Overpower

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers a compelling high-refresh-rate experience in Overpower, an Action title released on 2023-08-14. Benchmark results show the pairing ranks 344th out of 3713 tested combos in this game, placing it in the top tier of systems measured. The data reveals a configuration that scales predictably across resolutions, with the GPU acting as the primary performance driver at higher settings while the CPU’s 3D V-Cache architecture provides a strong foundation at lower presets.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear downward trend as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound title at high settings. At 1080p with Low settings, the system posts an average of 214 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 206 FPS, a modest 3.7% reduction, while 4K Low yields 195 FPS, an additional 5.3% decline. This relatively shallow scaling curve at Low settings suggests the RTX 4080’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are not being stressed, and the frame rate is likely limited by the CPU’s single-thread performance.

The picture changes dramatically at Ultra settings. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 130 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 116 FPS, a 10.8% drop. At 4K Ultra, the average plummets to 99 FPS, a 14.7% decline from 1440p. This steeper scaling indicates the GPU is becoming the limiting component at higher resolutions and quality presets, as the increasing pixel count and shader load saturate the RTX 4080’s 9728 shading units. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is dramatic: 195 FPS versus 99 FPS, a 49.2% reduction, underscoring how much headroom the GPU has at lower settings versus how fully it is utilized at maximum quality.

The 1080p to 4K transition at Medium settings shows a similar pattern. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 169 FPS, dropping to 151 FPS at 1440p (10.7% reduction) and then to 128 FPS at 4K (15.2% reduction). The min FPS values at Medium settings reveal additional insight: at 1080p, the minimum is 144 FPS, at 1440p it is 128 FPS, and at 4K it is 109 FPS. These minimums track closely with the averages, indicating consistent frame pacing without severe dips, which is a sign of both the CPU’s 96 MB shared L3 cache and the GPU’s robust memory subsystem working well together.

The resolution scaling data suggests that at Low settings, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D with its 8 cores and 16 threads is the more significant contributor, as the FPS delta from 1080p to 4K is only 8.9%. At Ultra settings, the RTX 4080 becomes the bottleneck, with a 23.8% FPS loss from 1080p to 4K. This bifurcation indicates that players targeting 4K should favor Ultra presets to maximize GPU utilization, while those at 1080p can push higher frame rates with lower settings without severe CPU limitations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and uses the AD103 chip fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory operates across a 256-bit bus, providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output pipelines, with 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores. Base clock is 2205 MHz, boosting to 2505 MHz, and the memory runs at 1400 MHz with 22.4 Gbps effective speed. The card’s FP32 performance is rated at 48.74 TFLOPS, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

In Overpower, the RTX 4080’s performance percentile ranks at 86, meaning it outperforms 86% of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 54247, with the nearest rival being the RTX 4080 SUPER at a 0.1% higher score (54209), effectively a statistical tie. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 1.1%, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% behind, while the AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.7% slower. These margins are small, indicating the RTX 4080 sits in a tightly contested performance tier.

The measured FPS in Overpower aligns with the GPU’s strong benchmark standing. At 4K Ultra, the system achieves 99 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and close to high-refresh-rate territory. At 1440p Ultra, the 116 FPS average comfortably exceeds 100 FPS, making it suitable for 120 Hz displays. The 1080p Ultra result of 130 FPS further confirms the GPU’s capability, though the CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower settings where 214 FPS at 1080p Low suggests the RTX 4080 is not fully taxed.

The GPU’s memory configuration plays a notable role in the 4K results. The 16 GB capacity and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth prevent texture thrashing at Ultra settings, as evidenced by the 128 FPS average at 4K Medium with a 109 FPS minimum. The RTX 4080’s boost clock of 2505 MHz, combined with its 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, provides ample compute headroom for the game’s action sequences. The 76 RT cores, while not directly measured in this dataset, contribute to the overall architectural efficiency that allows 4K Ultra to remain playable.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Overpower?*

A: The highest average FPS is 214, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 0.1% higher (54209 vs 54247), making the two effectively identical in average benchmark performance.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded across all tested settings?

A: The lowest average is 99 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 5800X3D have a higher multi-thread benchmark score than the Intel Core i9-10900K?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 27896, which is 0.1% higher than the Core i9-10900K’s 27872, indicating a negligible performance difference.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 1440p Medium is 128, with a maximum of 173 and an average of 151.

Q: How many cores and threads does the CPU in this combo have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 3 architecture.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings based on resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates, with Low hitting 214 FPS, Medium at 169 FPS, High at 157 FPS, and Ultra at 130 FPS. For competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, Low settings offer the highest headroom, but High provides a good balance with 157 FPS average, which is still above the 144 Hz threshold. The jump from Medium to High costs 12 FPS (169 to 157), while High to Ultra costs 27 FPS (157 to 130), suggesting High is the sweet spot for visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the data shows Low at 206 FPS, Medium at 151 FPS, High at 140 FPS, and Ultra at 116 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result of 116 FPS is still above 100 FPS, making it viable for 120 Hz displays, but High at 140 FPS offers a more comfortable margin. The drop from Medium to High is 11 FPS, while High to Ultra is 24 FPS, indicating diminishing returns beyond High. For most users, High at 1440p provides the best experience, balancing visual fidelity with frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the presets range from Low at 195 FPS to Medium at 128 FPS, High at 119 FPS, and Ultra at 99 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 99 FPS is just shy of the 100 FPS mark, but it remains fully playable on a 60 Hz or 120 Hz display. The step from High to Ultra is 20 FPS (119 to 99), which is significant, while Medium to High is only 9 FPS (128 to 119). Given that 4K Ultra still maintains a 99 FPS average, players with 4K displays should consider Ultra for maximum quality, as the frame rate remains high. However, High at 119 FPS provides a safer margin above 100 FPS and is recommended for those prioritizing consistent frame delivery.

Across all resolutions, Medium settings offer the most balanced performance with the only recorded min FPS values in the dataset: 144 FPS at 1080p, 128 FPS at 1440p, and 109 FPS at 4K. These minimums indicate stable frame pacing, making Medium a reliable choice for users who want consistent performance without the visual compromises of Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 214 FPS on Low settings, 169 FPS on Medium, 157 FPS on High, and 130 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset records a minimum of 144 FPS and a maximum of 194 FPS, showing a 50 FPS range. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 39.3% reduction in average FPS, with the largest single-step drop occurring between High and Ultra at 27 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 206 FPS on Low, 151 FPS on Medium, 140 FPS on High, and 116 FPS on Ultra. Medium settings show a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS, a 45 FPS range. The Low to Ultra reduction is 43.7%, reflecting the increased pixel load at 1440p. The step from Medium to High costs 11 FPS, while High to Ultra costs 24 FPS, making the Ultra preset notably more demanding.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 195 FPS on Low, 128 FPS on Medium, 119 FPS on High, and 99 FPS on Ultra. Medium settings record a minimum of 109 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS, a 38 FPS range. The Low to Ultra reduction is 49.2%, the steepest scaling of any resolution, confirming the GPU’s dominance at 4K. The High to Ultra drop of 20 FPS is the second-largest step, while Medium to High is just 9 FPS.

The data shows that at every resolution, the Low preset yields frame rates above 190 FPS, making it suitable for extreme refresh rate displays. Medium and High presets provide a balanced experience, with 4K High still achieving 119 FPS. Ultra is the most demanding, but even at 4K it stays above 90 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay across all tested configurations.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, manufactured on TSMC’s 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, with a 105 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and it provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. Its standout feature is the 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is unusually large for a consumer desktop chip.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5800X3D scores 14317 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1452 in single-core, while Geekbench shows 11765 multi-core and 2017 single-core. Its 3DMark results include 7299 for 16 threads and 884 for single-thread. The PassMark multi-thread score is 28309, with a single-thread score of 3234. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 27896, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs.

In Overpower, the CPU’s impact is most visible at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system hits 214 FPS, which is 9.7% higher than the 4K Low result of 195 FPS. This relatively small gap at Low settings indicates the GPU is not the sole bottleneck; the CPU’s 3.40 GHz base clock and 4.50 GHz boost clock, combined with its large cache, are sufficient to feed the RTX 4080 at these frame rates. The 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample parallelism for the game’s action sequences, and the 96 MB L3 cache likely reduces memory latency in scenarios with repeated asset access.

The CPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U with an average score of 27887 (0% delta), the Intel Core i9-10900K at 27872 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 at 27932 (0.1% lower), and the Intel Core i5-12600KF at 27799 (0.3% higher). These sub-1% differences indicate the 5800X3D is competitive with these processors in general benchmarks. In Overpower, the measured FPS data suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the frame rate drops are more closely tied to GPU load.

At 1080p Ultra, the 130 FPS average is 39.3% lower than the 1080p Low result, a reduction that is primarily attributable to GPU workload rather than CPU limitations. The CPU’s single-thread performance, reflected in its 1452 Cinebench R23 single-core score and 884 3DMark single-thread score, is sufficient to sustain frame rates above 130 FPS even at Ultra settings. The 16 threads ensure that background processes and game logic do not starve the render thread, though the exact frame pacing data is only available for Medium settings, where minimums of 144 FPS at 1080p and 128 FPS at 1440p demonstrate the CPU’s consistency.

The 5800X3D’s memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s is modest by modern standards, but the 96 MB L3 cache compensates by reducing reliance on system memory. This is particularly relevant in Overpower, where the combination of a large cache and high GPU bandwidth allows the system to maintain high minimum FPS values. The CPU’s 7 nm process node and 8,850 million transistors contribute to its efficiency, enabling sustained performance without thermal throttling in the tested configurations.