Overpower

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B370 ranks 3427th out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This is a significant finding because the CPU itself is a high-end part from the 5000 series, but the integrated graphics solution severely limits the overall gaming experience, dragging the combo down to a percentile that suggests only the most modest playable settings are achievable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 3427 out of 3713 combos indicates that the overwhelming majority of systems tested for Overpower deliver higher average frame rates. The data shows a configuration that is heavily imbalanced: the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a desktop-class processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Arc B370 is an integrated GPU with a 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs. When combined, the system’s performance is dictated almost entirely by the graphics component, resulting in a bottom-tier placement for the game.

To contextualize, this CPU sits at the 80th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27896. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (average score 27887, 0% delta), the Intel Core i9-10900K (average score 27872, 0.1% faster), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (average score 27932, 0.1% slower). These are capable processors, yet the GPU’s 5th percentile ranking, with an average score of just 1184, makes the CPU’s strength irrelevant in this specific game context. The rank of 3427 is a direct consequence of the GPU’s inability to translate CPU potential into frame rate, as the measured FPS data confirms that even at the lowest settings, the system struggles to maintain high refresh rates.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process. Its performance profile is defined by a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The memory configuration is entirely system-shared, meaning it relies on the host system’s DDR4 memory rather than dedicated VRAM, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." This is a critical limitation for Overpower, an action game that benefits from consistent memory bandwidth and dedicated graphics resources.

In benchmark tests, the GPU scores 1184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, placing it just below the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2% delta) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5% delta). These comparisons highlight that the Arc B370’s performance is on par with graphics solutions from over a decade ago. With 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units, the GPU’s raw compute capability is limited to 6.144 TFLOPS for FP32 operations. The data shows this results in a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s, figures that are simply insufficient for demanding modern titles like Overpower at high resolutions.

The measured FPS illustrates this directly. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo averages 65 FPS, but this drops to 38 FPS at High settings. At 4K, the situation worsens dramatically, with the average falling to 28 FPS on High and a mere 24 FPS on Ultra. The boost clock of 2400 MHz cannot compensate for the lack of dedicated memory and the low shader count, making the GPU the definitive bottleneck in this configuration.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Overpower?

A: The combo ranks 3427th out of 3713 tested configurations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems for this game.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals in GPU benchmarks?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. It is 0.2% slower than the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186) and 0.5% slower than the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190), but it is 1.4% faster than the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168).

Q: What is the best average FPS achieved by this combo, and at what settings?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 65, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This drops to 58 FPS at 2560x1440 and 49 FPS at 3840x2160 on the same Low preset.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS on Low settings is 58, while on Ultra settings it drops to 28 FPS, representing a significant performance penalty of 30 FPS for the highest visual quality.

Q: Does the CPU’s performance have any impact on the frame rate in this game?

A: The CPU’s impact is negligible due to the GPU bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an 80th percentile ranking among CPUs, but the Arc B370’s 5th percentile ranking means the GPU limits frame rates, as evidenced by the low FPS even at 1080p.

Q: Is the measured FPS data available for all resolution and settings combinations?

A: No, only the Medium settings at each resolution include minimum and maximum FPS values. For example, at 1080p Medium, the average is 41 FPS with a minimum of 34 and a maximum of 47. Other settings only provide average FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves an average of 65 FPS on Low, 41 FPS on Medium (with a min of 34 and max of 47), 38 FPS on High, and 31 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset is the only one at this resolution with variance data, showing a 13 FPS spread between minimum and maximum.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS decreases across the board: 58 FPS on Low, 36 FPS on Medium (min 31, max 42), 34 FPS on High, and 28 FPS on Ultra. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a loss of 7 FPS on Low settings and 4 FPS on High settings, indicating a moderate resolution scaling penalty.

At 3840x2160, performance degrades further. The average FPS is 49 on Low, 31 on Medium (min 26, max 35), 28 on High, and 24 on Ultra. This is the most demanding resolution, and the data shows the combo falls below 30 FPS on every preset except Low. The Medium settings at 4K show a minimum of 26 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay, and the 9 FPS variance (min 26, max 35) suggests inconsistent frame pacing under load.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component clearly. At Low settings, the average FPS scales from 65 at 1080p, to 58 at 1440p, and finally to 49 at 4K. This is a total reduction of 24.6% from 1080p to 4K, which is relatively modest for a resolution change that quadruples the pixel count. This indicates that the system is not purely pixel-bound; instead, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU, but the GPU’s low fill rate and shared memory configuration create a bottleneck that limits the potential improvement at lower resolutions.

For the Medium preset, the averages are 41 FPS at 1080p, 36 FPS at 1440p, and 31 FPS at 4K, a drop of 24.4%. On High settings, the figures are 38 FPS, 34 FPS, and 28 FPS respectively, a decrease of 26.3%. The Ultra preset shows 31 FPS at 1080p, 28 FPS at 1440p, and 24 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 22.6%. The consistent ~25% drop across settings suggests that the GPU’s compute resources, specifically the 20 ROPs and 40 TMUs, are the limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the scaling from 1080p to 4K would show a much larger percentage drop, as the GPU would be overwhelmed by the pixel count. Instead, the relatively flat scaling indicates that the GPU is maxed out even at 1080p, and increasing resolution only adds a modest additional load.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a Zen 3 architecture processor codenamed Vermeer, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The CPU has a 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is substantial for gaming workloads, and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Its benchmark scores are strong: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14317 and a single-core score of 1452, along with a Geekbench multicore score of 11765.

Despite these capabilities, the CPU’s role in Overpower is secondary. The combo’s rank of 3427 is almost entirely due to the GPU, as the CPU’s 80th percentile ranking indicates it is not the weak link. In fact, the nearest rival CPUs all have similar average scores, with the Intel Core i9-10900K being just 0.1% faster and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U being 0% different. This suggests that swapping the CPU would have no meaningful impact on the game’s frame rate, as the Intel Arc B370’s 5th percentile GPU ranking is the definitive constraint. The CPU’s high single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 3234) and multithread capability (PassMark multithread score of 28309) are simply underutilized because the GPU cannot render frames fast enough to require more CPU input.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user’s priority for frame rate versus visual quality. For a playable experience, the Low preset is the only reliable option. At 1080p, it delivers an average of 65 FPS, which is smooth for action gameplay. At 1440p, the Low preset averages 58 FPS, still acceptable for most players. Even at 4K, Low produces 49 FPS, which is borderline but may be tolerable for slower-paced sections.

The Medium preset offers a modest visual improvement but at a significant FPS cost. At 1080p, it averages 41 FPS, which is a 37% reduction from Low. The minimum FPS of 34 at this setting could result in noticeable stutters during intense combat. At 1440p and 4K, Medium averages 36 FPS and 31 FPS respectively, with the 4K minimum dropping to 26 FPS, making it unsuitable for consistent gameplay.

High and Ultra presets are not recommended for this combo. High settings yield 38 FPS at 1080p, 34 FPS at 1440p, and 28 FPS at 4K, all below the 60 FPS target for smooth action. Ultra settings are the worst, with 31 FPS at 1080p and just 24 FPS at 4K, rendering the game nearly unplayable. The data suggests that players should stick to Low settings for the best balance, accepting lower visual fidelity for a playable frame rate. If visual quality is paramount, Medium at 1080p is the maximum viable option, but the frame rate variance (min 34, max 47) indicates an inconsistent experience.