Overpower

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 pairing produces a configuration that is heavily skewed toward CPU capability in this Action title. The combination ranks 1437th out of 1744 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the lower tier of the database’s testing pool. The data shows a system where the processor’s multi-threaded strength is not matched by the graphics card’s rendering throughput, a dynamic that becomes increasingly apparent as resolution and settings scale upward.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, built on a 7 nm process with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 32 MB L3 cache. This is a desktop part on the AM4 socket, supporting DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Benchmark results place this CPU at the 86th percentile among all tested processors. Its average benchmark score of 29774 places it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals. The data shows a 0.1% advantage over the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (29740) and a 0.3% lead over the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (29682). Conversely, it trails the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS by 0.3% (29856) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H by the same margin (29868). These deltas are negligible, indicating that the 5800XT delivers performance statistically equivalent to its closest competitors in general compute workloads.

In synthetics, the processor demonstrates strong scaling from 2 to 16 threads. The 3DMark results show a single-thread score of 959, a 2-thread score of 1879, and a 4-thread score of 3603. The 8-thread score of 6141 nearly doubles the 4-thread result, and the 16-thread score of 7683 is only marginally higher than the 8-thread figure. This pattern suggests that the CPU’s performance gains flatten out beyond 8 threads in this workload, a characteristic that is relevant for gaming where thread utilization is often limited. Cinebench R23 results reinforce this: a multicore score of 23794 and a singlecore score of 3359. The Passmark multithread score of 27988, coupled with a single-thread score of 3538, indicates a processor that is far more capable in multi-threaded tasks than in lightly threaded ones.

For Overpower, this CPU profile matters. The game’s measured FPS at 1080p Low settings reaches 116.4 FPS, which is the highest result in the dataset. This figure is likely constrained by the graphics card rather than the processor, but the CPU’s strong 8-thread performance ensures it does not become a bottleneck at lower settings. The 5800XT’s 16 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks and game logic, even if the GPU cannot fully utilize that capacity. The processor’s 105 W TDP and unlocked multiplier suggest it is a flexible part for users who wish to tune performance, though the data does not include overclocked results.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a Turing-architecture GPU built on a 12 nm process, featuring 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. It includes 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate. The GPU’s base clock is 1365 MHz with a boost clock of 1680 MHz. It has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The memory clock is listed at 1750 MHz, with 14 Gbps effective data rate.

This GPU sits at the 58th percentile among all tested graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 16074. Its nearest rivals show a tight competitive field. The AMD Radeon RX 7600S scores 15996, which is 0.5% lower, meaning the RTX 2060 is slightly ahead. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and AMD Radeon Pro 5700 both score 16351, putting them 1.7% ahead of the RTX 2060. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15786, which is 1.8% behind. These margins are small, positioning the RTX 2060 as a mid-range performer that trades blows with its direct competitors.

In DirectX benchmarks, the GPU scores 110 in Passmark’s DirectX 11 test, 53 in DirectX 12, and 98 in DirectX 10. The DirectX 9 score is 190, which is notably higher than the newer API results. The Passmark G3D score of 14111 and GPU compute score of 5488 provide additional context. The GPU’s FP32 performance is listed at 6.451 TFLOPS, with a pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s.

In Overpower, the RTX 2060’s 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely the limiting factors at higher settings. At 1080p Ultra, the system drops to 54.7 FPS, which is a significant decrease from the 116.4 FPS seen at Low settings. This 61.7 FPS gap indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed by the game’s visual effects. The GPU’s 160 W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with a mid-range card, and its end-of-life production status suggests it is a mature design that has been superseded by newer generations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a system where the GPU is the primary constraint. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 116.4 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 103.9 FPS, a reduction of 12.5 FPS. At 4K Low, the average falls to 86.7 FPS, which is a 29.7 FPS drop from the 1080p figure. This scaling shows that even at low settings, the RTX 2060 struggles to maintain high frame rates at higher resolutions.

The High settings tell a similar story. At 1080p High, the system runs at 67.6 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 60 FPS, and at 4K High, it falls to 55.1 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 12.5 FPS, which is a smaller absolute decrease than seen at Low settings but still represents a 18.5% reduction. This suggests that at High settings, the system is more balanced, with the CPU providing enough headroom for the GPU to remain the limiting factor.

Ultra settings exacerbate the GPU bottleneck. The system achieves 54.7 FPS at 1080p Ultra, which is already below the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 50.1 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 45.4 FPS. The total reduction from 1080p to 4K is 9.3 FPS. This relatively small percentage drop (17%) compared to the Low settings (25.5%) indicates that at Ultra, the GPU is so saturated that resolution scaling has a diminished effect on FPS. The limiting component is clearly the RTX 2060, as the 5800XT’s strong multi-threaded performance is not the bottleneck at any resolution or setting combination tested.

FAQ

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

A: The combination ranks 1437th out of 1744 tested combos, placing it in the lower quarter of the database’s results for this game.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800XT compare to its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks?

A: The 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29774. It is 0.1% ahead of the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (29740) and 0.3% ahead of the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (29682). It trails the Ryzen 7 6800HS and Ryzen 7 7840H, both at 29856 and 29868 respectively, by 0.3%.

Q: What is the best FPS result recorded for this system, and at what settings?

A: The highest average FPS is 116.4, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only result above 100 FPS in the dataset.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 perform relative to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2060’s average benchmark score is 16074. It is 0.5% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (15996) and 1.8% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15786). It is 1.7% slower than both the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and AMD Radeon Pro 5700, which each score 16351.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: No. At 4K with Low settings, the average FPS is 86.7. At Medium settings, it drops to 55.9 FPS. At High settings, it is 55.1 FPS, and at Ultra settings, it falls to 45.4 FPS. Only the Low preset exceeds 60 FPS at 4K.

Q: What does the resolution scaling data indicate about the system’s bottleneck?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting component. For example, at Low settings, the FPS drops from 116.4 at 1080p to 86.7 at 4K, a 25.5% decrease. At Ultra settings, the drop from 54.7 to 45.4 FPS is only 17%, showing that the GPU is already saturated and resolution changes have a smaller relative impact.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1437 out of 1744 places it in the bottom 17.6% of tested configurations for Overpower. This is a low standing that reflects the GPU’s limitations rather than the CPU’s capabilities. The Ryzen 7 5800XT, with its 86th percentile CPU ranking, is a strong processor that outperforms its nearest rivals in synthetic tests. However, the RTX 2060, at the 58th GPU percentile, cannot translate that CPU strength into high frame rates.

The measured FPS data shows that the system is only able to exceed 100 FPS at 1080p Low settings. At more demanding presets, such as 1080p Ultra, the system drops below 60 FPS, which is a poor result for a desktop configuration. The 4K Ultra result of 45.4 FPS is particularly telling, as it indicates that the GPU’s 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the game’s highest visual demands.

The ranking relative to other combos suggests that this pairing is mismatched. The CPU is capable of driving higher frame rates, but the GPU holds the system back. The data shows that the RTX 2060’s performance is within 2% of its closest rivals, meaning that swapping to a comparable GPU would not significantly change the outcome. Instead, a more powerful graphics card would be required to improve the combo’s rank, as the CPU’s headroom is not the limiting factor. For this reason, the 5800XT and RTX 2060 combination is best suited for 1080p gaming at Medium or High settings, where it can maintain playable frame rates without hitting the GPU’s performance ceiling.