Overpower

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers a robust performance profile in Overpower, characterized by high frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions. The data indicates a system that is exceptionally capable of handling the game’s demands, with the GPU emerging as the primary performance driver at higher resolutions.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. This high-core-count processor, built on a 7 nm process, provides substantial computational headroom. In the context of Overpower, an Action title, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data and handle game logic, physics, and AI calculations. The processor’s 64 MB of L3 cache is a significant asset, reducing memory latency and improving performance in scenarios that demand rapid data access.

Benchmark scores for the Ryzen 9 5950X show strong multi-threaded capability. For instance, its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 26017, and its Geekbench multicore score is 15233. These figures suggest that the processor can handle heavily threaded workloads without becoming a bottleneck. However, the game’s performance data reveals that the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. The measured FPS at 1080p with Low settings is 230, which is only slightly lower than the 221 FPS at 1440p Low and the 204 FPS at 4K Low. This relative consistency across resolutions indicates that the CPU is capable of maintaining high frame rates, but the GPU begins to take over as the resolution increases.

The processor’s single-thread performance, as indicated by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1614, is also sufficient for the game's primary thread. The 3dmark single-thread score of 944 and 2-thread score of 1856 further support this. The CPU's percentile ranking of 91 vs all CPUs places it in the upper echelon of processors, and its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (avgScore 52073, deltaPct -0.2) and the Intel Core i9-13900F (avgScore 51730, deltaPct 0.4), show that it performs on par with modern high-end chips. The data suggests that in Overpower, the Ryzen 9 5950X’s 16 cores are more than adequate, and its performance is stable and consistent, allowing the GPU to operate at its full potential.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, featuring a 16 GB GDDR6X memory buffer on a 256-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. Its boost clock of 2550 MHz and base clock of 2295 MHz underpin the raw compute power. The GPU’s 10240 shading units and 80 RT cores are well-suited for modern game rendering. The 16 GB VRAM is particularly relevant for Overpower at high resolutions, as it prevents memory-related performance drops, allowing the GPU to maintain high frame rates even at 4K.

The RTX 4080 SUPER’s benchmark scores reflect its high-end positioning. Its Passmark G3D score is 34245, and its 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 6600. Its percentile ranking of 86 vs all GPUs places it in the top tier. The nearest rival data shows it is closely matched with the standard RTX 4080 (avgScore 54247, deltaPct -0.1) and slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (avgScore 54828, deltaPct -1.1). This indicates that the card is a top-tier performer, and its role in the system is to push frame rates to their limits.

In the measured FPS data, the GPU's influence is clear. At 4K Ultra, the system achieves 98 FPS, while at 4K Medium it reaches 127 FPS. At 1080p Ultra, the frame rate is 130 FPS. The GPU is clearly the primary driver of performance, as the CPU is powerful enough to keep up. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s 16 GB VRAM is a key differentiator, ensuring that texture-heavy scenes at 4K do not cause stuttering or frame drops. The data shows that the GPU is consistently the limiting component, especially as resolution increases, but its high performance ensures that even the most demanding settings remain playable.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

Resolution scaling in Overpower reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound behavior. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 230 at 1080p to 204 at 4K, a decrease of only 11.3%. This small drop indicates that at Low settings, the CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU enough data, and the GPU has enough headroom to handle the increased pixel count. However, at Ultra settings, the drop is more pronounced. The average FPS falls from 130 at 1080p to 98 at 4K, a reduction of 24.6%. This larger drop at Ultra settings demonstrates that the GPU is working harder to render the higher detail levels, and the increased resolution places a greater load on the graphics processor.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. At 1080p, the difference between Low (230 FPS) and Ultra (130 FPS) is 100 FPS, which is a substantial gap, indicating that the GPU is heavily involved in determining performance even at lower resolutions. At 4K, the difference between Low (204 FPS) and Ultra (98 FPS) is 106 FPS, showing that the GPU’s workload scales significantly with settings. The fact that the FPS at 4K Low (204) is only slightly lower than at 1080p Ultra (130) is notable. It suggests that the GPU is the primary constraint, as reducing settings at 4K yields a much higher frame rate than increasing settings at 1080p.

The frametime data for Medium settings provides further insight. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 168, with a minimum of 143 and a maximum of 193. At 1440p Medium, the average is 150, with a minimum of 127 and a maximum of 172. At 4K Medium, the average is 127, with a minimum of 108 and a maximum of 147. The spread between minimum and maximum FPS is relatively consistent across resolutions, which indicates that the frame pacing is stable. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings shows an FPS drop of 41, which is a 24.4% reduction. This aligns with the Ultra settings pattern, reinforcing that the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU’s performance is sufficient to maintain frame rates even as the resolution increases.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 98 FPS.

Q: How much faster is the system at 1080p Low compared to 4K Low?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 230, while at 3840x2160 with Low settings, it is 204. This represents a 26 FPS difference, or an 11.3% drop in performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting component. At 4K Ultra, the FPS is 98, while at 4K Low, it is 204. The CPU is powerful enough to maintain high frame rates, as the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is minimal (from 230 to 204), highlighting that the GPU is the primary driver of performance.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 127 and the maximum is 172, with an average of 150.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its closest rival, the RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while its nearest rival, the RTX 4080, has an average score of 54247, resulting in a deltaPct of -0.1%. This indicates that the two GPUs perform nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 156.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the system's performance across all tested configurations.

1920x1080:

At 1080p, the system performs exceptionally well. With Low settings, the average FPS is 230. Moving to Medium settings, the average FPS is 168, with a minimum of 143 and a maximum of 193. High settings yield an average of 156 FPS. The most demanding setting, Ultra, produces an average of 130 FPS.

2560x1440:

At 1440p, performance remains high. Low settings produce an average of 221 FPS. Medium settings result in an average of 150 FPS, with a minimum of 127 and a maximum of 172. High settings lower the average to 139 FPS. At Ultra settings, the average FPS is 115.

3840x2160:

At 4K, the system still delivers playable frame rates. Low settings achieve an average of 204 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 127 FPS, with a minimum of 108 and a maximum of 147. High settings result in an average of 118 FPS. Ultra settings yield an average of 98 FPS.

The data shows a consistent trend: performance decreases as resolution and settings increase. The gap between Low and Ultra settings is most pronounced at 1080p (a 100 FPS difference), while at 4K, the gap is 106 FPS. This suggests that the GPU is heavily utilized across all resolutions, and its performance is the primary determinant of the final frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience depends on the user’s display and preference for visual fidelity versus frame rate.

For users with a 1080p display, the Ultra preset offers an average of 130 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience. The High preset at 156 FPS is also excellent, and it offers a significant frame rate increase over Ultra with a modest reduction in visual quality. Given the high frame rates at this resolution, the Ultra preset is recommended for the best visual experience, as the performance is still very high.

For 1440p displays, the Ultra preset provides an average of 115 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 139 FPS offers a substantial boost and is also a strong choice. The data suggests that the Medium preset at 150 FPS is a good compromise, but the High preset is recommended as it delivers a better visual experience while maintaining frame rates above 130 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play.

At 4K, the Ultra preset yields an average of 98 FPS, which is playable but may not be optimal for competitive action games. The High preset at 118 FPS provides a better balance, offering a 20 FPS improvement over Ultra. The Medium preset at 127 FPS is the best recommendation for 4K, as it provides a high frame rate while still offering good visual quality. The data shows that dropping from Ultra to Medium at 4K results in a 29 FPS increase, making it the most effective way to enhance performance without a major change in visual fidelity. The Low preset at 204 FPS is an option for maximum frame rate, but the Medium preset is the recommended choice for balancing performance and image quality on 4K displays.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks at position 303 out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower. This places it in the top 8.2% of all tested configurations, indicating that it is a high-performing setup. The rank reflects the system’s ability to deliver high frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions.

The CPU’s performance, with a percentile rank of 91 vs all CPUs, and the GPU’s percentile rank of 86 vs all GPUs, collectively contribute to this strong showing. The system’s rank is slightly below the top 1% of configurations, but it is still an excellent performer. The data shows that the RTX 4080 SUPER is a major contributor to this ranking, as its performance is close to that of the standard RTX 4080, and its 16 GB VRAM ensures it can handle the game’s most demanding scenarios. The Ryzen 9 5950X, while not the newest processor, is still a powerful contender, and its 16 cores provide enough throughput to avoid bottlenecking the GPU. This combination is well-balanced, and its rank of 303 demonstrates that it is a top-tier choice for playing Overpower at high settings and resolutions.