Overpower

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a playable but not overwhelming experience in Overpower, an Action title released on 2023-08-14. Benchmark results place this combo at rank 2146 out of 3713 tested combinations, indicating a mid-pack standing. The data shows a system that can handle 1080p and 1440p comfortably, while 4K requires careful settings management to stay smooth.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern: Overpower becomes progressively more demanding as resolution increases, and the RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts. At 1080p with Low settings, the system pushes 143 average FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 127 average FPS, a reduction of 16 frames. Jumping to 4K Low yields 108 average FPS, another 19-frame drop. This scaling suggests that at 1080p and even 1440p, the CPU has enough headroom, and the GPU is doing most of the work. The 5800XT’s 8 cores and 16 threads are not being saturated at these settings, as evidenced by the relatively modest FPS loss when moving from 1080p to 1440p.

However, the picture changes dramatically at 4K. At 4K High, the average FPS falls to 63, which is only 20 frames below the 1440p High result of 74. The gap between 1440p High and 4K High is 11 FPS, while the gap between 1080p High (83 FPS) and 1440p High is only 9 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor at 4K, as the pixel count nearly doubles from 1440p to 4K, and the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed heavily. The 4K Ultra setting confirms this, dropping to 52 average FPS, which is the lowest recorded result across all resolution and settings combinations.

The scaling behavior also shows that the CPU is not the primary constraint in this game. At 1080p Low, the system hits 143 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 69 FPS. This 74-FPS swing is entirely attributable to GPU workload, not CPU limitations. The 5800XT’s single-thread score of 959 in 3dmark_single_thread and multi-thread score of 7680 in 3dmark_max_threads suggest it has ample processing power for this title. The data indicates that Overpower is heavily GPU-bound, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. If you are targeting 4K, expect to use Medium or Low settings to maintain playable frame rates, as the 4K Medium result of 68 FPS is the only 4K setting above the 60 FPS threshold aside from Low.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU with a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications directly influence the measured results. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at all settings, but at 4K, the game’s texture and geometry demands may push against this limit. The 4K Ultra result of 52 FPS suggests that memory bandwidth and capacity are contributing to the performance drop, as the GPU’s 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs are also being fully utilized.

The RTX 2070 SUPER’s FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s are mid-range figures for its generation. In Overpower, these translate to 89 average FPS at 1080p Medium and 79 average FPS at 1440p Medium. The GPU’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures compatibility with modern rendering features, but the measured data shows no evidence that ray tracing or DLSS are being leveraged, as the game’s settings are categorized simply as Low, Medium, High, and Ultra.

Comparing the RTX 2070 SUPER to its nearest rivals, the benchmark average score of 20282 places it slightly below the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, -1% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, -1.2%), the Intel Arc B570 (20556, -1.3%), and the Intel Arc A750 (20582, -1.5%). These deltas are minimal, indicating that the RTX 2070 SUPER performs within a tight band of these competitors. In practical terms, the measured FPS in Overpower would likely be within a few frames of these alternatives at the same settings.

The GPU’s 215 W TDP and dual-slot design are irrelevant to the FPS numbers, but they do indicate that cooling and power delivery are adequate for sustained gaming. The 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin power connectors and suggested 550 W PSU are standard for this class. The 267 mm length and 35 mm width mean it fits in most mid-tower cases without issue. The 3x DisplayPort 1.4a and 1x HDMI 2.0 outputs support multi-monitor setups, though the measured data only covers single-display scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on your target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p, the data shows that High settings deliver 83 average FPS, which is smooth for most monitors. Ultra drops to 69 FPS, which is still playable but may not be worth the visual gain if you have a 144Hz panel. Low settings hit 143 FPS, which maximizes frame rate but sacrifices visual quality. The Medium preset at 1080p yields 89 FPS, a good middle ground that keeps the game looking decent while maintaining high frame rates. If you prioritize smoothness over fidelity, Medium is the best choice; if you want the best visuals and can tolerate 69 FPS, Ultra is acceptable.

For 1440p, High produces 74 FPS, which is adequate for 60Hz displays but not for high-refresh monitors. Medium delivers 79 FPS, a marginal improvement that also provides slightly lower visual quality. Low reaches 127 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play. Ultra drops to 61 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold, but the visual uplift may not justify the performance cost. The recommendation here is Medium for a balanced experience, as it offers the highest FPS above 60 while maintaining reasonable fidelity. If you have a 144Hz 1440p monitor, Low is the only setting that approaches that refresh rate.

At 4K, the options are limited. Low yields 108 FPS, which is surprisingly high and indicates that the game is not overly demanding at minimal settings. Medium produces 68 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. High drops to 63 FPS, still above 60 but with diminishing returns. Ultra falls to 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and may cause noticeable stutter. For 4K, the data strongly suggests using Low or Medium. Medium is the safer choice if you want some visual detail, but Low ensures you stay well above 60 FPS. The 4K Medium min FPS of 57 and max of 78 indicate some frame time variance, so a VRR display would help smooth out these fluctuations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best performance. Low settings produce an average of 143 FPS, the highest result in the entire dataset. Medium follows at 89 FPS, with a min of 76 and max of 102. High achieves 83 FPS, while Ultra drops to 69 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 74 FPS, showing that settings have a massive impact at 1080p. The Medium min of 76 FPS ensures that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays above 75, which is good for 75Hz or 144Hz monitors with adaptive sync.

At 2560x1440, the same settings hierarchy applies but with lower absolute numbers. Low hits 127 FPS, still a strong result for 1440p. Medium averages 79 FPS with a min of 67 and max of 91. High reaches 74 FPS, and Ultra drops to 61 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 66 FPS, slightly less than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is beginning to saturate. The Medium min of 67 FPS is just above the 60 FPS threshold, so you may experience occasional dips below 60 in heavy scenes, but the average remains solid.

At 3840x2160, performance takes a significant hit. Low is the standout at 108 FPS, which is remarkable for 4K. Medium averages 68 FPS with a min of 57 and max of 78. High falls to 63 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 52 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 56 FPS, narrower than at lower resolutions, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor. The Medium min of 57 FPS is below 60, so you will notice frame drops, but the average is acceptable. High at 63 FPS is borderline, while Ultra is not recommended for serious play.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently provides the best balance of average FPS and stability, with the only sub-60 min occurring at 4K. The Low preset is the only one that exceeds 100 FPS at every resolution, making it the choice for maximum frame rates. High and Ultra are viable only at 1080p and 1440p, where they stay above 60 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Overpower at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, but only at Low or Medium settings. The measured data shows 4K Low at 108 average FPS and 4K Medium at 68 average FPS. High drops to 63 FPS, and Ultra falls to 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for a 144Hz 1080p monitor?

A: Low settings produce 143 average FPS at 1080p, which is the only preset that comes close to 144Hz. Medium achieves 89 FPS, High 83 FPS, and Ultra 69 FPS, none of which fully utilize a 144Hz display.

*Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals in Overpower?*

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282, which is 1% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480), 1.2% lower than the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), 1.3% lower than the Intel Arc B570 (20556), and 1.5% lower than the Intel Arc A750 (20582). These differences are negligible, so performance in Overpower would be nearly identical.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system hits 143 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 69 FPS, a 74 FPS swing caused entirely by GPU workload. The 5800XT’s 8 cores and 16 threads, plus its 3dmark_max_threads score of 7680, suggest it is not the limiting factor.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium?

A: The 1440p Medium preset shows a min FPS of 67, with an average of 79 and a max of 91. This means the frame rate stays above 60 FPS even in the most demanding moments.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM on the RTX 2070 SUPER cause issues at 4K?

A: The 4K Ultra result of 52 average FPS and the 4K High result of 63 FPS suggest that VRAM capacity and bandwidth are being taxed, but the game remains playable. The 4K Medium result of 68 FPS indicates that lowering settings reduces the memory pressure, allowing for smoother performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a Zen 3 (Vermeer) architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, base clock of 3.80 GHz, and boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its 32 MB shared L3 cache and 7 nm process node from TSMC contribute to strong single-thread and multi-thread performance. In Overpower, the CPU’s role is secondary to the GPU, as evidenced by the FPS scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 143 FPS, which is near the practical limit for many games and indicates that the 5800XT can feed the GPU adequately. The 3dmark_single_thread score of 959 and 3dmark_2_threads score of 1879 show solid per-core performance, which is important for game logic and physics that are often single-threaded.

The 5800XT’s multi-threaded capabilities, reflected in the cinebench_r23_multicore score of 23794 and passmark_multithread score of 28053, are more than sufficient for Overpower’s demands. The game does not appear to scale beyond 8 threads, as the 3dmark_16_threads score of 7683 and 3dmark_max_threads score of 7680 are nearly identical, suggesting that additional threads beyond 16 provide no benefit. The passmark_find_prime_numbers score of 119 is low, but this is a synthetic test that does not correlate with gaming performance.

Comparing the 5800XT to its nearest CPU rivals, the average benchmark score of 29879 places it virtually tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868, 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (29955, -0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS (29955, -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (29713, 0.6%). These deltas are within 0.6%, meaning the 5800XT offers nearly identical processing power to these alternatives. In Overpower, this translates to no perceptible difference in FPS, as the GPU is the limiting factor at all settings above Low.

The CPU’s 105 W TDP and AMD Socket AM4 compatibility make it an easy upgrade for existing AM4 motherboards, though the DDR4 memory support and dual-channel bus are older standards. The 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is sufficient for this game, as the data shows no memory-related stutters or frame drops that would indicate a bottleneck. The 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die are proof of the efficiency of the 7 nm process, but again, these specs do not directly impact the measured FPS.

In scenarios where the GPU is not fully utilized, such as at 1080p Low, the 5800XT’s single-thread performance becomes more relevant. The 3dmark_4_threads score of 3603 and 3dmark_8_threads score of 6141 demonstrate that the CPU can handle up to 8 threads effectively, which is typical for modern games. The passmark_single_thread score of 3535 is robust, ensuring that the CPU does not hold back the GPU in CPU-bound scenes. However, the measured FPS data shows that Overpower is not CPU-bound, as the frame rate scales directly with GPU load across resolutions and settings.

For overclockers, the 5800XT has an unlocked multiplier, allowing for manual tuning. The boost clock of 4.80 GHz is already high, but additional headroom may exist. The cinebench_r20_singlecore score of 1410 and cinebench_r15_singlecore score of 338 provide baseline performance, but overclocking results are not included in the FACT PACK, so no claims can be made about potential gains. The data shows that the stock configuration is more than adequate for this game.

Ultimately, the CPU’s role in Overpower is to keep the GPU fed without becoming a bottleneck. The 5800XT accomplishes this at all tested resolutions and settings, as evidenced by the consistent FPS scaling. If you are building a system for this game, the 5800XT is a capable choice, but the RTX 2070 SUPER will determine your frame rates, especially at 1440p and 4K. The combo rank of 2146 out of 3713 reflects a mid-tier standing, but the measured results show that with the right settings, this system can deliver a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p, and a playable one at 4K.