Overpower

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Overpower, with performance scaling predictably as resolution and settings increase. The data indicates this pairing is well-balanced for its class, though it faces clear limitations at 4K Ultra. This analysis breaks down the measured performance metrics, the role of each component, and how this specific configuration stacks up against other tested combinations.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested configurations in Overpower?*

A: This combo ranks 1125th out of 1744 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

Q: What is the best average FPS achieved by this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 136.6 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the same resolution with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 62.8.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700's average benchmark score is 40,468. This is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (40,431) and 0.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40,262), but 0.6% lower than the Intel Core i9-13905H (40,712).

Q: What is the GPU's average DirectX 12 benchmark score?

A: The Radeon RX 6650 XT scores 62 in the Passmark DirectX 12 test. Its overall average benchmark score is 29,024.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the GPU and the CPU?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 280.3 GB/s, while the CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

Q: What is the GPU's boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT has a boost clock of 2635 MHz, with a game clock of 2410 MHz.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is the primary driver of frame rates in Overpower, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus providing 280.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's architecture is RDNA 2.0, built on a 7 nm process, and it features 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Its clock speeds are substantial, with a base of 2055 MHz, a game clock of 2410 MHz, and a boost clock of 2635 MHz. This configuration yields a pixel rate of 168.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 337.3 GTexel/s.

In practical terms, the GPU's performance ceiling is evident in the benchmark results. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. The difference between the CPU's strong multi-threaded capability (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29,302) and the GPU's more modest Passmark G3D score of 17,166 indicates that the graphics card will be the bottleneck in most gaming scenarios. The GPU's DirectX 12 score of 62 and DirectX 11 score of 169 suggest it is more optimized for older APIs, but it still supports DirectX 12 Ultimate. While the CPU has integrated Radeon Graphics, the dedicated RX 6650 XT is clearly the component responsible for the frame rates seen in the measured FPS data, especially given the CPU's 65W TDP and the GPU's 176W TDP.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a mid-range GPU. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 136.6 FPS. This drops to 119.8 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 99.9 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 12.3% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 26.9% drop from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is similar at Medium settings, with 86.8 FPS at 1080p dropping to 72.7 FPS at 1440p and 66.4 FPS at 4K.

The scaling pattern changes with Ultra settings, where the frame rate drops from 62.8 FPS at 1080p to 61.1 FPS at 1440p, and then plummets to 46.6 FPS at 4K. The relatively small drop from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra suggests that the CPU is providing adequate headroom, but the significant drop at 4K points to the GPU hitting its memory bandwidth or compute limits. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is likely a contributing factor at 4K with High or Ultra settings, as the GPU struggles to maintain performance. Overall, this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can maintain playable frame rates even at higher quality settings. The 4K results are playable at Low and Medium settings, but the GPU's limitations become apparent at High and Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows a wide range of performance depending on settings. With Low settings, the average FPS is 136.6, which is the highest recorded for this configuration. Medium settings yield 86.8 FPS, while High settings produce 79.6 FPS. Ultra settings bring the average down to 62.8 FPS. This represents a 54% performance drop from Low to Ultra at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates are still respectable but show the expected decline. Low settings average 119.8 FPS, which is a 12.3% decrease from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 72.7 FPS, High settings average 69.2 FPS, and Ultra settings average 61.1 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at 1440p is only 3.5 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 8.1 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle. Low settings average 99.9 FPS, which is still smooth, but Medium drops to 66.4 FPS. High settings average 57.3 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 46.6 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steepest at Ultra settings, with a 23.7% drop. The data shows that at 4K, the combo can handle Low settings easily, Medium settings adequately, but High and Ultra settings will result in frame rates that are below the 60 FPS target. The 57.3 FPS at 4K High is close to playable but not consistently smooth, while the 46.6 FPS at 4K Ultra is noticeably less fluid.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Overpower, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT ranks 1125th out of 1744 total combos. This places it in the 35th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly two-thirds of the combos tested perform better in this game. The rank reflects a balance between the CPU's high percentile ranking and the GPU's more moderate standing.

The CPU itself performs well relative to other processors, with a percentile rank of 91 among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 40,468 puts it in close competition with its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H scores 40,431, which is 0.1% lower, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40,262, which is 0.5% lower. The Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40,712, which is 0.6% higher than the Ryzen 7 7700. This indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this configuration.

The GPU, however, has a lower percentile rank of 72 among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 29,024 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (29,011, 0% difference) and the AMD Radeon RX 470 (28,996, 0.1% difference). It is 0.5% higher than the Intel Arc A370M (29,175) and 0.6% higher than the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH (29,197). This puts the RX 6650 XT in a competitive but not dominant position within its own performance class. The combo's overall rank of 1125 suggests that while the CPU is a strong performer, the GPU's capabilities are the limiting factor in Overpower, preventing this combo from ranking higher among the 1744 tested configurations.