Overpower

The data shows the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination delivers a dominant performance profile in Overpower, consistently producing high frame rates that scale predictably with resolution and graphics settings. This pairing places the 8-core Zen 3 processor with the flagship Ada Lovelace GPU in a position where the GPU typically dictates the performance ceiling, though the CPU’s capabilities become more apparent at lower resolutions and higher frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is the expected behavior for a system operating near the top of the hardware stack. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 234 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 225 FPS, a reduction of 9 FPS. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 213 FPS, representing a total decrease of 21 FPS from the 1080p baseline. This relatively modest drop across such a large resolution increase indicates that the RTX 4090 is not being fully saturated at lower resolutions, leaving headroom that suggests the CPU or other system components are limiting the absolute frame rate ceiling.

The scaling pattern shifts when examining the higher graphics presets. With High settings, the transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a decrease from 173 FPS to 155 FPS, an 18 FPS difference. The jump from 1440p to 4K High shows a further reduction to 131 FPS, a 24 FPS drop. This steeper decline at higher resolutions and settings points to the GPU becoming the primary limiting component, as the increased pixel and shading workload begins to outweigh the CPU's contribution. The Ultra preset exhibits the most pronounced scaling, with averages of 144 FPS at 1080p, 128 FPS at 1440p, and 109 FPS at 4K.

The Medium preset provides the most detailed picture of the performance curve, as it is the only setting tier with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the combo produces an average of 187 FPS with a minimum of 159 and a maximum of 215. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 167 FPS, with the range tightening to 142-192. The 4K Medium result shows an average of 142 FPS, with a minimum of 120 and a maximum of 163. The narrowing of the FPS range at higher resolutions suggests that frame time consistency improves as the GPU workload increases, reducing the influence of CPU-related frame pacing hiccups.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark database places this specific CPU-GPU combination at rank 153 out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower. This position places the pairing in the top 4.1 percent of all configurations tested for this game, a strong showing that reflects the high-end nature of both components. The rank is determined by the measured FPS performance across the tested resolution and settings matrix, and the data shows this combo outpaces the vast majority of alternatives.

The ranking context is further illuminated by the individual component percentiles. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT sits at the 81st percentile among all CPUs tested, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks at the 88th percentile among all GPUs. The GPU's higher percentile ranking relative to the CPU suggests that the graphics card is the stronger contributor to this combo's overall game rank. The combo's 153rd place out of 3713 represents a synthesis of these two component strengths, with the GPU's elite status partially compensating for the CPU's slightly lower relative standing.

When examining the nearest rivals for each component, the performance parity becomes apparent. The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879, which is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H at 29868, showing a delta of 0 percent. The Ryzen 7 8845HS and Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29955, placing them 0.3 percent ahead of the 5800XT. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X trails with a score of 29713, a 0.6 percent deficit. These small deltas indicate that the 5800XT is competitive with modern mobile and desktop parts within its performance class.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is built on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, and manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process with 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. It features 8 physical cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. This configuration supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it connects to the system via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes.

In Overpower, the CPU's role is evident in the scaling behavior at lower resolutions. The 1080p Low result of 234 FPS is the highest average recorded across the entire test matrix, yet the RTX 4090 is theoretically capable of far higher frame rates in less demanding scenarios. The fact that the 4K Low result still achieves 213 FPS, a mere 9 percent reduction from the 1080p figure, suggests that the CPU is beginning to constrain the system at lower resolutions where the GPU workload is lighter. The 8-core, 16-thread design provides ample parallelism for the game's action-oriented workloads, preventing CPU bottlenecks from emerging except in the most extreme frame rate scenarios.

The benchmark scores for the 5800XT reinforce its capability profile. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794 and single-core score of 3359 indicate strong multi-threaded throughput and respectable single-thread performance. The 3DMark results show a progression from 959 in single-thread testing to 7683 in 16-thread testing, with the max-thread score of 7680 nearly matching the 16-thread result, confirming that the processor scales effectively when all cores are engaged. The PassMark multi-thread score of 28053 and single-thread score of 3535 place the processor in a competitive position relative to its nearest rivals.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings tiers. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers the highest average at 234 FPS, followed by Medium at 187 FPS, High at 173 FPS, and Ultra at 144 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 159 FPS and a maximum of 215 FPS, indicating a 56 FPS spread between the lowest and highest recorded frame rates. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p reveals a 90 FPS drop, demonstrating the significant impact of graphics settings on performance at this resolution.

At 1440p, the averages shift downward across all presets. Low remains the fastest at 225 FPS, while Medium produces 167 FPS, High delivers 155 FPS, and Ultra drops to 128 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a minimum of 142 FPS and a maximum of 192 FPS, a 50 FPS spread that is slightly tighter than the 1080p range. The total spread from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 97 FPS, wider than the 1080p spread due to the increased GPU workload amplifying the differences between settings tiers.

At 4K, the performance curve flattens considerably. The Low preset still leads with 213 FPS, but Medium drops to 142 FPS, High follows at 131 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 109 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K shows the tightest range of the entire test matrix, with a minimum of 120 FPS and a maximum of 163 FPS, a 43 FPS spread. The Low-to-Ultra spread at 4K is 104 FPS, the largest of any resolution, reflecting the GPU becoming the dominant factor in determining performance at this demanding resolution.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 234, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 153rd out of 3713 tested combos, placing it in the top percentile of all configurations.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded across the test matrix?

A: The lowest average FPS is 109, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: How much does the average FPS drop when moving from 1080p Low to 4K Low?

A: The average FPS drops from 234 at 1080p Low to 213 at 4K Low, a difference of 21 FPS.

Q: Which resolution and settings combo shows the smallest range between minimum and maximum FPS?

A: The 4K Medium preset shows the smallest range, with a minimum of 120 FPS and a maximum of 163 FPS, a spread of 43 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its closest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879, which is exactly 0 percent different from the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H's score of 29868.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data supports a clear recommendation for the Ultra preset at 1080p as the optimal configuration for this combo, as it delivers an average of 144 FPS while providing the maximum visual fidelity the game offers. This frame rate remains well above the threshold for smooth action gameplay, and the absence of recorded minimum FPS values for this preset suggests the combo maintains consistent performance. The 144 FPS average at Ultra represents the highest visual quality tier that still comfortably exceeds the 100 FPS mark at this resolution.

For users prioritizing higher refresh rates, the High preset at 1080p offers a substantial performance uplift to 173 FPS, a 29 FPS improvement over Ultra. The Medium preset provides an even larger boost to 187 FPS, though the recorded minimum of 159 FPS indicates that frame rate dips can occur during intense scenes. The Low preset at 1080p reaches 234 FPS, which is the maximum measured performance for this combo, but the visual compromise may not be justified for most players.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset delivers 128 FPS, which remains playable but shows a significant 16 FPS drop from the 1080p Ultra result. The High preset at 1440p is a strong alternative at 155 FPS, offering a 27 FPS improvement over Ultra while maintaining high visual quality. The Medium preset at 1440p produces 167 FPS with a documented minimum of 142 FPS, making it a reliable choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to 109 FPS, which is still playable but represents the lowest measured performance. The High preset at 4K provides 131 FPS, a 22 FPS improvement, and the Medium preset offers 142 FPS with the tightest frame time consistency of any tested configuration. For 4K gaming, the High preset represents the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, while the Medium preset is recommended for players who prioritize frame rate stability over maximum detail.