Overpower

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 lands at rank 298 out of 3,713 tested combos in Overpower. That places this pairing in the top 8% of all configurations evaluated, a strong showing for a desktop CPU from the 5000 series combined with a GeForce 40-series GPU. The data suggests a machine that sits comfortably in the upper echelon of tested systems, though it is not at the very top. The gap between this combo and the number one spot reflects the presence of newer, higher-core-count CPUs and faster GPUs in the test pool. Still, ranking in the 200s out of thousands indicates that this pairing delivers a high level of performance for most gaming workloads.

What makes this rank notable is the composition of the pairing. The RTX 4080 is a high-end graphics card with an average benchmark score of 54,247 and a percentile ranking of 86 — it outperforms 86% of all GPUs in the database. The Ryzen 7 5800X, meanwhile, sits at the 81st percentile among CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29,123. Neither component is the absolute fastest in its class, but the combination produces a system that ranks far higher than the percentile of either individual part might suggest. This indicates that the two components are well balanced for the game Overpower, with neither creating a severe bottleneck for the other.

The ranking becomes even more meaningful when considering that the CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, both of which score within 0.6% of the Ryzen 7 5800X. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores just 0.1% higher. This means that the combo is effectively competing with systems using slightly newer or slightly different components, yet it still holds a rank in the top 8% of all tested combos. The measured FPS data reinforces this, showing that at 1080p Ultra, the system achieves 130 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it manages 99 FPS. These are solid numbers for a demanding action game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, built on a 7nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 105W TDP. This is a desktop CPU from the 5000 series, released in November 2020, and it supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. These specifications place it as a mainstream 8-core processor that was high-end at its release.

In the context of Overpower, the CPU's role is evident from the benchmark results. The multi-threaded performance of the Ryzen 7 5800X is strong, as seen in the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15,476 and the Geekbench multicore score of 11,036. The single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,574.5 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2,032. These numbers indicate that the CPU can handle the game's physics and simulation tasks effectively. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 228 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 130 FPS. This 98 FPS difference highlights that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with data at high frame rates, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher settings.

The CPU's memory bandwidth and cache hierarchy also play a role. With 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache, the Ryzen 7 5800X provides adequate data throughput for game logic and asset loading. The PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes allows for fast data transfer to the GPU and NVMe drives. In the benchmark results, the CPU's 3DMark scores are notable: 7586 in 16 threads and 7578 in max threads, which are nearly identical, indicating good scalability. This consistency is beneficial for games that use multiple threads, though Overpower's engine may not be heavily multi-threaded, given the slight performance difference between the 8-thread score of 6035 and the 16-thread score of 7578.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5800X is within 1% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and the Intel Xeon Phi 7210. This means that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 5800X performs similarly to those alternatives. However, the 5800X has the advantage of being a desktop part with a higher boost clock, which may give it a slight edge in bursty workloads. Overall, the CPU's role in this combo is to provide high single-thread performance for the game's logic and moderate multi-thread performance for background tasks, and the data shows it does this effectively.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, with a chip labeled AD103, built on a 5nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz, with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. The card features 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, 112 raster operation units, 76 ray tracing cores, and 304 tensor cores, delivering a compute performance of 48.74 TFLOPS in FP32. It supports PCIe 4.0 x16 and has a TDP of 320W, with a suggested power supply of 700W.

In the context of Overpower, the GPU's role is to handle the heavy lifting of rendering. The benchmark results show that the RTX 4080 is a very strong performer. Its Passmark G3D score is 34,457, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 6,567. These numbers place the GPU in the 86th percentile overall. Its average benchmark score of 54,247 is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER, and it is 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X. The card's memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s allows it to handle high-resolution textures and large data sets with ease.

The GPU's performance is directly reflected in the measured FPS. At 4K Ultra, the system achieves an average of 99 FPS, which is a playable rate for an action game. At 1440p Ultra, it achieves 116 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, it achieves 130 FPS. The card's raw processing power is evident in the scaling from Low to Ultra settings. At 4K Low, the system achieves 205 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 99 FPS, a decrease of 106 FPS. This shows that the GPU's performance is heavily influenced by graphical settings, which is expected for a game with high-quality effects.

The RTX 4080's ray tracing and tensor cores are also part of its architecture, though the measured FPS data does not specify whether ray tracing is enabled. The card's compute performance of 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 and its memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s are the key specifications that contribute to its performance in this game. The GPU's high average benchmark score and percentile rank indicate that it is one of the best cards available, and the measured FPS in Overpower supports this. However, the card is marked as end-of-life, meaning it has been discontinued, but its performance remains competitive in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at the system's performance across resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the system achieves an average of 228 FPS at Low settings, 169 FPS at Medium, 157 FPS at High, and 130 FPS at Ultra. The Medium settings show a minimum FPS of 144 and a maximum of 194, providing a range of performance. At 1440p, the average FPS is 220 at Low, 151 at Medium, 140 at High, and 116 at Ultra. The Medium settings at 1440p show a minimum of 128 and a maximum of 173. At 4K, the average FPS is 205 at Low, 128 at Medium, 119 at High, and 99 at Ultra. The Medium settings at 4K show a minimum of 109 and a maximum of 147.

These numbers reveal a clear pattern. At 1080p, the system is capable of exceeding 200 FPS at Low settings, but at Ultra settings, it stays above 130 FPS. At 1440p, the system stays above 116 FPS even at Ultra, which is a very high frame rate. At 4K, the system drops to 99 FPS at Ultra, which is still playable but indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The difference between Low and Ultra at each resolution is significant: at 1080p, the difference is 98 FPS (228 vs 130), at 1440p, the difference is 104 FPS (220 vs 116), and at 4K, the difference is 106 FPS (205 vs 99). This consistent difference suggests that the graphical settings have a similar impact across resolutions.

The Medium settings offer a good balance with minimum FPS that are not too far from the average. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 144 FPS, at 1440p, the minimum is 128 FPS, and at 4K, the minimum is 109 FPS. This shows that even in the most demanding scenes, the system maintains a high FPS. The High settings at 4K achieve 119 FPS, which is close to the 120 FPS target that many monitors have. The Ultra settings are the most demanding, but they still provide a playable experience at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K provides insight into the system's bottleneck. At Low settings, the system achieves 228 FPS at 1080p, 220 FPS at 1440p, and 205 FPS at 4K. This is a reduction of 23 FPS from 1080p to 4K, which is a relatively small drop of about 10%. This indicates that at Low settings, the system is not GPU-bound, as the GPU has enough headroom to handle the increased resolution. At Medium settings, the system drops from 169 FPS at 1080p to 151 FPS at 1440p and 128 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 41 FPS, or about 24%. At High settings, the system drops from 157 FPS at 1080p to 140 FPS at 1440p and 119 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 38 FPS, or 24%. At Ultra settings, the system drops from 130 FPS at 1080p to 116 FPS at 1440p and 99 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 31 FPS, or about 24%.

The consistent reduction of about 24% from 1080p to 4K at Medium, High, and Ultra settings suggests that the GPU is the limiting component at those settings. The 4K resolution has 4 times as many pixels as 1080p, so the GPU must do more work. The fact that the FPS drops by about 24% indicates that the GPU is being pushed to its limits at 4K, but it is still able to maintain a playable frame rate. At Low settings, the GPU is not the bottleneck, as the FPS drop is only 10%, which could indicate that the CPU is the limiting factor at Low settings. However, the CPU is still capable of high frame rates, so the system is well-balanced for this game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best settings for the best experience depends on the resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, the Ultra settings deliver 130 FPS, which is high enough for smooth gameplay. The Medium settings deliver 169 FPS, which is even smoother, and the High settings deliver 157 FPS. For players with a 1080p 144Hz or 165Hz monitor, the Ultra settings are recommended, as they provide the best visual quality while still exceeding the refresh rate. For those with a 240Hz monitor, the Medium settings at 169 FPS provide a good balance between visual quality and frame rate, while Low settings at 228 FPS are the best for competitive play, though they sacrifice visual fidelity.

For 1440p, the Ultra settings deliver 116 FPS, which is playable but may not be optimal for 144Hz monitors. The High settings deliver 140 FPS, which is a solid frame rate for most players. The Medium settings deliver 151 FPS, which is ideal for 144Hz monitors. The Low settings deliver 220 FPS, which is overkill for most monitors. For the best experience at 1440p, the Medium or High settings are recommended, as they provide a balance between visual quality and frame rate. The Ultra settings are also viable, but the 116 FPS average is close to the 120 FPS threshold.

For 4K, the Ultra settings deliver 99 FPS, which is below the 100 FPS mark but still playable. The High settings deliver 119 FPS, which is a strong frame rate for 4K. The Medium settings deliver 128 FPS, which is even better. The Low settings deliver 205 FPS, but that is not necessary. For a 4K monitor with a 120Hz refresh rate, the High settings are the best, as they achieve 119 FPS, which is close to the refresh rate. For a 60Hz monitor, the Ultra settings at 99 FPS are sufficient. The Medium settings at 128 FPS are the best for 4K, as they provide a high frame rate and good visual quality.

Overall, the data shows that the RTX 4080 is capable of handling this game at high resolutions with high settings. The optimal settings are Medium at 4K for a great balance, High at 1440p for a high frame rate, and Ultra at 1080p for the best visual quality.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU's memory size and type?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 256-bit bus and a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s.

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 4K Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 99 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank in the game?

A: The combo ranks 298th out of 3,713 tested combinations in Overpower.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile compared to all GPUs?

A: The GPU is in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,247.

Q: What is the CPU's closest rival in performance?

A: The CPU's nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, with an average score of 29,093, which is a delta of 0.1% from the Ryzen 7 5800X's average score of 30,123.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 4K Medium settings is 109 FPS, with an average of 128 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance in Geekbench?

A: The CPU's Geekbench single-core score is 2,032, and its multicore score is 11,036.

Q: What is the GPU's boost clock speed?

A: The GPU has a boost clock of 2505 MHz and a base clock of 2205 MHz.

Q: What is the CPU's score in the Cinebench R23 multicore test?

A: The CPU scores 15,476 in the Cinebench R23 multicore test and 1,574.5 in the single-core test.