Overpower

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a striking contrast in Overpower: a top-tier 8-core desktop processor driving an integrated-class GPU, yielding measurable but modest frame rates. Benchmark data shows the combo ranks 2638th out of 2980 tested combinations, placing it in the lower percentile of systems for this title. The CPU’s strong multi-threaded and single-threaded scores do not translate into high FPS because the Intel Arc B390, with its 1536 shading units and 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, acts as the primary bottleneck. Across all tested resolutions and settings, average FPS ranges from 26 at 4K Ultra to 72 at 1080p Low. This analysis breaks down the measured results, explains the roles of each component, and offers practical settings guidance based solely on the data provided.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Overpower?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 72, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is 64 at 2560x1440 Low, followed by 54 at 3840x2160 Low.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Overpower?*

A: The combo ranks 2638th out of 2980 tested combinations, meaning roughly 88.5% of tested systems perform better in this game based on measured data.

Q: Which settings preset provides the most balanced experience at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Medium settings deliver 45 average FPS with a minimum of 38 and maximum of 52. This is only 3 FPS higher than High (42) but offers a lower performance ceiling than Low (72), making Medium the middle ground with a playable frame rate.

Q: Does the Intel Arc B390 have dedicated VRAM?

A: No. The GPU’s memory size, type, and bus width are all listed as "System Shared," and its memory bandwidth is "System Dependent." This means it relies on the system’s main DDR5 memory rather than dedicated video memory.

Q: How close are the CPU’s nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has an average benchmark score of 58386. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M, scores 58323, a delta of 0.1%. The Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115, which is 0.5% lower, while the Intel Xeon w5-2545 scores 58504, which is 0.2% higher.

Q: What is the GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score, and how does it compare to rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, scores 1463, which is 1.3% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460 (1.5% lower), and the GT 625 OEM scores 1446 (2.5% lower).

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the decisive factor in Overpower’s frame rates, and the data makes its limitations clear. This GPU is built on Intel’s Xe3-LPG architecture, fabricated on a 3 nm process, and operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. It has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation pipelines. Its raw compute capacity is measured at 7.680 TFLOPS for FP32 and 15.36 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1). These specifications place it near the bottom of the GPU percentile rankings, at the 9th percentile versus all GPUs.

The most critical detail for gaming is its memory configuration. The Arc B390 uses "System Shared" memory, with no dedicated VRAM, no dedicated memory bus, and bandwidth listed as "System Dependent." This means the GPU borrows from the CPU’s DDR5 memory pool, which introduces latency and bandwidth contention. In practice, this limits performance severely. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 is telling; it sits just 1.3% above the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463) and 2.5% above the GT 625 OEM (1446). These rivals are legacy entry-level parts, and the Arc B390’s performance class is comparable. Its 9th percentile ranking confirms this is an integrated-class solution, not a discrete gaming GPU.

Looking at the measured FPS data, the GPU’s role is evident in how frame rates scale with resolution and settings. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops to 32 on High, 34 on Medium, and 26 on Ultra. Even at Low settings, 4K only reaches 54 average FPS. This is a pattern of GPU-bound behavior: higher resolutions increase pixel workload, and the shared memory bandwidth becomes a bottleneck. The difference between Low and Medium at 4K is just 2 FPS (54 vs 34), which suggests that even modest graphical increases overwhelm the GPU’s memory subsystem. At 1080p, the spread is wider, from 72 FPS on Low to 35 FPS on Ultra, indicating that lower resolutions reduce some memory pressure but still cap out at modest levels.

The GPU’s 12 ray tracing cores are present in the architecture, but no ray tracing performance is measured in the provided data. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) is listed, along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4, but these API capabilities do not translate into high raw performance. The pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s are theoretical limits that the shared memory system cannot sustain in real-world gaming. In Overpower, the Arc B390 consistently delivers playable frame rates only at lower settings, with the best result being 72 FPS at 1080p Low. For any user expecting smooth high-refresh gameplay, the data does not support that expectation with this GPU.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a high-end desktop processor that, in isolation, performs exceptionally well. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. Its TDP is 120 W, and it is built on TSMC’s 4 nm process with a Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge). The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache. Its memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes and has integrated Radeon Graphics.

Benchmark results for this CPU are strong across the board. In Cinebench R23, it scores 22807 in multicore and 2228 in single-core. In PassMark, its multithread score is 41318, single-thread is 4704, and integer math reaches 123140. Its floating point math score is 81998, and data compression hits 474501. The average benchmark score is 58386, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (58323, 0.1% lower), Intel Xeon w5-2545 (58504, 0.2% higher), Intel Core i9-14900 (58115, 0.5% lower), and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 (58826, 0.7% higher). These deltas are tiny, meaning the 9850X3D sits at the top of its class.

However, in Overpower, the CPU’s role is secondary because the GPU limits the system. The measured FPS does not scale with the CPU’s capabilities. For example, at 1920x1080, the average FPS only ranges from 72 (Low) to 35 (Ultra). If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect higher FPS at lower resolutions, but even at 1080p Low, 72 FPS is moderate. Compare this to the CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 4704, which indicates it can process instructions quickly, yet the frame rate is capped by the GPU’s rendering speed.

The CPU’s 96 MB of L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth are theoretically beneficial for gaming, but the GPU’s use of "System Shared" memory means both components compete for the same DDR5 bandwidth. This contention is likely why the CPU’s high scores do not translate into higher FPS. In multi-threaded tasks like data compression (474501) or encryption (22856), the CPU excels, but these are not the workload in Overpower. The game’s frame rate is determined by the GPU’s ability to rasterize, which is limited by its 24 ROPs and shared memory. The CPU’s 5.60 GHz boost clock and 8 cores are more than sufficient; the data shows no scenario where the CPU appears to be the limiting factor, as frame rates drop consistently with increased GPU load (higher settings or resolution) rather than with CPU-intensive tasks.

How This Combo Ranks

In Overpower, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2638th out of 2980 tested combos. This places it in the bottom 11.5% of all systems tested for this game. The rank is a composite measure that reflects the measured FPS across all resolution and settings combinations. The CPU’s 92nd percentile performance is effectively nullified by the GPU’s 9th percentile performance, resulting in a system that underperforms most others in this title.

To contextualize, the GPU’s nearest rivals in 3DMark Steel Nomad are the GT 520MX (1463), 800M (1460), GT 625 OEM (1446), and GT 710 (1443). All of these are ancient entry-level parts, and the Arc B390’s 1482 score is only 1.3% above the lowest of them. This means the GPU is performing at a level comparable to hardware from over a decade ago. Meanwhile, the CPU’s rivals are modern processors like the Core i9-14900 and Xeon w5-2545, which are high-end parts. The mismatch is stark: a 92nd percentile CPU paired with a 9th percentile GPU.

The measured FPS data supports this ranking. At no resolution or setting does this combo exceed 72 average FPS. The best case is 1080p Low (72 FPS), followed by 1440p Low (64 FPS), and 4K Low (54 FPS). At higher settings, the frame rates drop to 42-45 FPS at 1080p, 37-40 FPS at 1440p, and 32-34 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings are worst, with 35 FPS at 1080p, 31 FPS at 1440p, and 26 FPS at 4K. These numbers are consistent with an integrated GPU, not a discrete one. For comparison, a system ranked in the top 50% would likely achieve over 60 FPS at 1080p High or better, but this combo cannot reach that mark. The rank of 2638 out of 2980 is therefore expected, given the GPU’s limitations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the best experience for playability is at Low settings, regardless of resolution. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo achieves 72 average FPS, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. At 2560x1440 Low, it drops to 64 average FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low, it reaches 54 average FPS. These are the only settings where the average FPS exceeds 50. If the goal is to maintain a stable frame rate, Low is the only preset that offers headroom above 60 FPS, and only at 1080p.

Medium settings provide a marginal improvement in visual quality but a significant performance cost. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 45, with a minimum of 38 and maximum of 52. This is a 27 FPS drop from Low. At 1440p Medium, the average is 40 (min 34, max 46), and at 4K Medium, it is 34 (min 29, max 39). The minimum FPS at Medium settings are all below 40, which indicates potential stuttering in action scenes. For a smooth experience, Medium is less desirable than Low, but it is playable if visual fidelity is prioritized.

High and Ultra settings are not recommended for this combo. At 1080p High, the average is 42 FPS; at 1440p High, it is 37; and at 4K High, it is 32. Ultra settings are worse: 35 FPS at 1080p, 31 at 1440p, and 26 at 4K. These are below the 30 FPS threshold at 4K Ultra, making the game nearly unplayable at that setting. The data suggests that Low settings at 1080p or 1440p offer the best balance, with 1440p Low (64 FPS) being a good option for users with higher-resolution monitors who still want playable frame rates. 4K Low (54 FPS) is acceptable for less demanding play, but the frame rate is not ideal for fast-paced action.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (3840x2160, 2560x1440, 1920x1080) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). Here is the complete breakdown:

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 54 average FPS
• Medium: 34 average FPS, with a minimum of 29 and maximum of 39
• High: 32 average FPS
• Ultra: 26 average FPS

At 4K, the frame rate drops sharply as settings increase. The difference between Low and Medium is 20 FPS (54 vs 34), which is a 37% reduction. High and Ultra are nearly identical in cost, with only 6 FPS separating Low and Ultra. The minimum FPS at Medium is 29, which is just below the 30 FPS playability threshold, suggesting occasional dips.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 64 average FPS
• Medium: 40 average FPS, with a minimum of 34 and maximum of 46
• High: 37 average FPS
• Ultra: 31 average FPS

At 1440p, Low settings provide the best result at 64 FPS, which is above 60. Medium drops to 40, High to 37, and Ultra to 31. The gap between Low and Medium is 24 FPS, and the minimum FPS at Medium is 34, which is more stable than at 4K. Ultra is on the edge of playability at 31 FPS.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 72 average FPS
• Medium: 45 average FPS, with a minimum of 38 and maximum of 52
• High: 42 average FPS
• Ultra: 35 average FPS

At 1080p, Low is the only setting that exceeds 60 FPS (72). Medium (45), High (42), and Ultra (35) all fall below 50. The minimum FPS at Medium is 38, which is the highest minimum across all resolutions at Medium settings. The maximum FPS at Medium is 52, indicating that the system can sometimes push higher but averages in the mid-40s.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low settings yield the highest FPS, with 1080p Low being the best (72), followed by 1440p Low (64), and 4K Low (54). Medium settings are roughly 37-45% slower than Low at each resolution. High settings are slightly slower than Medium but within 2-5 FPS. Ultra settings are the slowest, with 1080p Ultra (35) being only 3 FPS faster than 4K Low (54). The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming at Low settings, with 4K playable only at Low. No setting combination achieves 60 FPS at 4K, and only 1080p Low hits 72 FPS. The minimum FPS values are only provided for Medium settings, and they range from 29 (4K) to 38 (1080p), which suggests that other settings may have more variable frame times.