Overpower

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B390 ranks 2638 out of 2980 tested combos in Overpower. This places the combination in the lower 12th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that this pairing is far from optimal for this specific title. The ranking reflects a significant mismatch between the components, as the CPU is a high-end desktop processor while the GPU is an integrated graphics solution with data suggesting it performs near the bottom of the GPU hierarchy.

Benchmark results indicate that the combo's position is heavily dragged down by the graphics card. The GPU's average benchmark score of 1482 places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, which is a very low standing. In contrast, the CPU's average benchmark score of 33079 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. This stark difference in component performance tiers explains the combo's poor overall rank; the system is effectively bottlenecked by its graphics solution in a game like Overpower, which relies on GPU rendering for its action sequences.

The data shows that the combo is not competitive with even entry-level dedicated GPUs from past generations. When examining the GPU's nearest rivals, the Intel Arc B390 scores 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce 800M, and 2.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM. These are all legacy, low-end mobile or OEM parts, which underscores how limited the graphics performance is. The CPU's nearest rivals, meanwhile, are all within 0.4% of its average score, but this is irrelevant to the gaming outcome because the GPU is the limiting factor.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) built on Intel's 3 nm process with the Xe3-LPG architecture, part of the Panther Lake generation. Its memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it has no dedicated VRAM and instead uses the system's main memory. The memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which means its performance is tied to the speed and configuration of the host system's RAM. The GPU's base clock is 300 MHz, and it boosts to 2500 MHz, but these clocks do not compensate for the lack of dedicated memory bandwidth.

The GPU's specifications reveal its modest compute capabilities. It features 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output pipelines. It also includes 12 ray tracing cores. The theoretical pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 7.680 TFLOPS, which is a low figure for modern gaming. In the context of Overpower, these numbers translate directly to the measured frames per second, which are consistently below the 60 FPS threshold across all tested settings and resolutions.

The GPU's percentile rank of 9 versus all GPUs is telling. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark, it scores 1482 points. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463 points), GeForce 800M (1460 points), GT 625 OEM (1446 points), and GT 710 (1443 points). The delta percentages are small, ranging from 1.3% to 2.7% faster than these older parts. This data confirms that the Arc B390 is not a gaming-oriented part; it is designed for basic display output and light workloads, not for the demands of an action game like Overpower.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a desktop processor from the 7000 series, based on the Zen 4 architecture and codenamed Raphael. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The processor is built on a 5 nm process by TSMC and fits into the AMD Socket AM5. It supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The CPU also includes 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a key feature for gaming performance.

In this pairing, the CPU is vastly overqualified for the GPU. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong: it achieves 16817 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1713 in single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 15610 multi-core and 2426 single-core. The 3DMark multi-thread test shows 7980 points, and the single-thread test shows 959 points. These figures place the CPU in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, Intel Core i7-13650HX, and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, all with identical average scores (within 0.0-0.1%), and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H, which is 0.4% higher.

The CPU's role in Overpower is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations, but with the Arc B390, the CPU is rarely the bottleneck. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p Low settings, the average FPS is 72, which is a modest figure for a CPU of this caliber. The CPU is likely idling much of the time, waiting for the GPU to render frames. The 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for Overpower, and the 3D V-Cache (96 MB L3) is designed to improve gaming performance, but this advantage is nullified by the GPU's limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the combo's performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the average FPS ranges from 72 at Low settings down to 35 at Ultra settings. Specifically, 1080p High yields 42 FPS, 1080p Medium yields 45 FPS (with a minimum of 38 and maximum of 52), and 1080p Low yields 72 FPS. The 1080p Ultra setting produces 35 FPS. These numbers show that even at the most forgiving resolution, the combo cannot maintain a smooth 60 FPS experience at higher quality presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops further. The average FPS at 1440p Low is 64, at High is 37, at Medium is 40 (with a minimum of 34 and maximum of 46), and at Ultra is 31. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable but not catastrophic, indicating some scaling headroom. The data shows that 1440p Low is the only setting at this resolution that achieves an average above 60 FPS, barely doing so at 64 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the performance becomes marginal. The average FPS at 4K Low is 54, at High is 32, at Medium is 34 (with a minimum of 29 and maximum of 39), and at Ultra is 26. None of the 4K settings reach 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset dips to an average of 26 FPS, which is barely playable for an action game. The data indicates that the combo is not suitable for 4K gaming in Overpower, as even the lowest settings fail to provide a consistently smooth frame rate.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling analysis shows how FPS drops as pixel count increases, revealing the limiting component. From 1080p Low to 1440p Low, the average FPS drops from 72 to 64, a reduction of 8 FPS or approximately 11%. From 1440p Low to 4K Low, the average FPS drops from 64 to 54, a reduction of 10 FPS or approximately 16%. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K Low is about 25%, which is a relatively modest scaling curve for a GPU that is already struggling at the baseline.

For the High and Ultra settings, the scaling is more pronounced. From 1080p High (42 FPS) to 1440p High (37 FPS), the drop is 5 FPS (12%), and from 1440p High to 4K High (32 FPS), the drop is another 5 FPS (14%). The total drop from 1080p High to 4K High is about 24%. For Ultra, from 1080p (35 FPS) to 1440p (31 FPS) is a 4 FPS drop (11%), and from 1440p to 4K (26 FPS) is another 5 FPS drop (16%), totaling a 26% reduction.

The data suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the FPS does not scale dramatically with resolution. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect a much larger drop at higher resolutions where GPU load increases. Instead, the FPS remains low across all resolutions, indicating that the GPU is saturated even at 1080p. The CPU's strong performance (83rd percentile) is not being utilized, as the GPU's 9th percentile standing caps the frame rate. The scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where the integrated graphics solution cannot handle the rendering workload, regardless of resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this combo in Overpower?

A: The combo ranks 2638 out of 2980 tested combinations, placing it in the lower 12th percentile of all systems tested for this game.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% higher than the GeForce 800M, and 2.5% higher than the GT 625 OEM. Its GPU percentile rank is 9.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 72, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The next highest is 64 FPS at 2560x1440 Low.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this configuration?

A: No, the data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 83rd percentile, while the GPU ranks in the 9th percentile, so the GPU caps performance.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded?

A: The lowest average FPS is 26, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. The Medium setting at 4K also shows a minimum FPS of 29.

Q: Is this combo suitable for 4K gaming in Overpower?

A: No, the data shows that at 4K, the average FPS ranges from 26 (Ultra) to 54 (Low), none of which reach the 60 FPS target. The 4K Medium setting averages 34 FPS with a minimum of 29.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's priority for frame rate versus visual quality. The data shows that the only setting achieving an average above 60 FPS is 1080p Low at 72 FPS. This is the recommended preset for the smoothest experience, as it is the only configuration that approaches a fluid frame rate for an action game. However, the visual fidelity at Low settings will be reduced.

For users willing to accept a lower frame rate for better visuals, the 1080p Medium preset offers an average of 45 FPS with a minimum of 38 and maximum of 52. This provides a more balanced visual experience while remaining somewhat playable. The 1080p High preset (42 FPS) and 1440p Low preset (64 FPS) are also viable, but the 1440p Low is the only higher-resolution option that exceeds 60 FPS.

The data suggests avoiding Ultra settings at any resolution, as the average FPS drops to 35 at 1080p, 31 at 1440p, and 26 at 4K. These frame rates are likely to be too low for smooth gameplay in a fast-paced action title. Similarly, 4K Medium (34 FPS average, 29 minimum) and 4K High (32 FPS) are not recommended due to the sub-35 FPS averages. The best experience per the measured rows is at 1080p Low, with 1440p Low as a secondary option if resolution is prioritized over the highest frame rate.