Overpower

Overpower is an action title that stresses both processor and graphics pipeline, and this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 produces a specific performance envelope across resolutions and presets. The measured FPS data shows that the 12-core, 24-thread Ryzen 9 7900X, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost up to 5.60 GHz, provides ample headroom for the Radeon RX 6600 in most scenarios. However, the benchmark results indicate that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and quality settings, as the CPU's strong multi-threaded and single-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core 43695, single-core 6168) are not fully utilized when the frame rate drops. The data suggests that at 1080p Low, the CPU's capability allows the RX 6600 to reach an average of 118.7 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, the score falls to 40.8 FPS, showing a clear shift in bottleneck.

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a TDP of 170 W. This processor features a large 64 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory via a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The benchmark data shows this CPU positions itself in the 93rd percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 50556. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, which scores slightly higher by 0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT, which is 0.4% ahead. The Ryzen 9 7900X is also 0.5% behind the Intel Core i7-13850HX and 0.8% behind the Intel Core i9-13980HX in average scores.

In Overpower, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings where the graphics card is less stressed. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combination achieves 118.7 FPS average, the highest measured frame rate in the entire dataset. This suggests that the CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with its high boost clock, are sufficient to feed the GPU effectively at this level. The single-thread performance, as measured by Geekbench single-core score of 2952 and Passmark single-thread score of 4238, is particularly relevant for game logic and frame pacing. As the resolution increases to 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, the average FPS drops significantly even at Low settings (107.1 and 88.8 respectively), indicating that the CPU is no longer the primary constraint. The processor's 170 W TDP and active production status suggest it is designed for sustained high performance, which aligns with the consistent results seen across the measured rows.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combined system of the Ryzen 9 7900X and Radeon RX 6600 ranks 1387 out of 1744 tested combinations in Overpower. This rank places it in the lower third of all tested combos, which is a critical observation given the CPU's high percentile ranking versus other processors. The data shows that while the CPU is in the 93rd percentile for all CPUs, the GPU's lower standing drags the overall combo down. The Radeon RX 6600 sits in the 69th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25235. Its nearest rival in GPU benchmarks is the AMD Radeon 890M with a delta of 0%, while the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP is 0.2% behind, and the AMD Radeon RX 6700M is 0.2% ahead. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is 0.5% ahead in average score.

The combo rank of 1387 indicates that many other CPU-GPU pairings outperform this specific configuration in Overpower. This is not a reflection of the CPU's inadequacy, but rather proof of the GPU being the weaker link in the chain. The benchmark results reveal that at 1080p Ultra, the system achieves 57.4 FPS, while at 1440p Ultra it drops to 53.4 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 40.8 FPS. These numbers suggest that the combo's rank is heavily influenced by the GPU's performance ceiling, especially since the CPU has been shown to handle high thread counts effectively in other benchmark tests like 3DMark max threads (12536) and Passmark multi-thread (51406). The rank is what it is—1387 out of 1744—and it reflects a system that is CPU-heavy but GPU-limited in this action title.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 118.7, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution across different settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 88.8 on Low settings down to 40.8 on Ultra. Medium settings yield 57.6 FPS and High settings yield 54 FPS.

Q: What is the rank of this CPU-GPU combo among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1387 out of 1744 tested combinations in Overpower.

Q: How does the Radeon RX 6600 compare to its nearest GPU rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Radeon RX 6600 has an average benchmark score of 25235, which is 0% different from the AMD Radeon 890M, its closest rival.

Q: Does lowering resolution from 1440p to 1080p significantly improve performance at High settings?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 High the average FPS is 63.3, and at 1920x1080 High it is 69, representing a gain of 5.7 FPS.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this system?

A: The lowest average FPS is 40.8, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

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

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this system scales across resolutions and quality presets. At 1920x1080, the average FPS starts at 118.7 on Low, then drops to 74.6 on Medium, 69 on High, and 57.4 on Ultra. This represents a 51.6% decrease from Low to Ultra, showing the GPU's sensitivity to settings at this resolution. At 2560x1440, the numbers are 107.1 on Low, 68.1 on Medium, 63.3 on High, and 53.4 on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra here is 50.2%, slightly less severe than at 1080p. At 3840x2160, the averages are 88.8 on Low, 57.6 on Medium, 54 on High, and 40.8 on Ultra, a 54.1% reduction from the lowest to highest settings.

The data shows that at each resolution, the biggest performance hit comes from moving from Low to Medium, not from Medium to High or High to Ultra. For example, at 1080p, the transition from Low to Medium costs 44.1 FPS, while Medium to High costs 5.6 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 11.6 FPS. This pattern is consistent at 1440p, where Low to Medium drops 39 FPS, Medium to High drops 4.8 FPS, and High to Ultra drops 9.9 FPS. At 4K, the differences are 31.2 FPS, 3.6 FPS, and 13.2 FPS respectively. The resolution scaling also shows that going from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings reduces FPS by 11.6% on Low, 8.7% on Medium, 8.3% on High, and 7% on Ultra. From 1440p to 4K, the reductions are 17.1% on Low, 15.4% on Medium, 14.7% on High, and 23.6% on Ultra. These numbers indicate that the system is most efficient at 1080p, with diminishing returns as resolution increases.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is the limiting factor in this configuration, as evidenced by the FPS data. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1626 MHz, a game clock of 2044 MHz, and a boost clock of 2491 MHz. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture using a 7 nm process, with 1792 shading units and 28 ray tracing cores. The GPU's TDP is 132 W, and it has a passmark G3D score of 15096, placing it in the 69th percentile versus all GPUs. The average benchmark score of 25235 puts it in close competition with the AMD Radeon 890M, which is exactly 0% different, and the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, which is 0.2% behind.

In Overpower, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth appear sufficient for the measured settings, as the FPS drops are consistent with GPU compute limitations rather than memory exhaustion. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the GPU can output 118.7 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to 40.8 FPS, a 65.6% reduction. This scaling is typical for a mid-range GPU like the RX 6600, which has a boost clock of 2491 MHz and an FP32 performance of 8.928 TFLOPS. The GPU's pixel rate of 159.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 279.0 GTexel/s also play a role, as higher resolutions and settings demand more pixel and texture throughput. The benchmark results suggest that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 1440p and 4K, as the CPU's capabilities are not fully taxed at these resolutions, given its high multi-core and single-core scores.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 118.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while the Medium preset at 74.6 FPS still offers a comfortable margin. High at 69 FPS is also playable, but Ultra at 57.4 FPS dips below 60, which may be noticeable in an action game. For players prioritizing maximum smoothness at 1080p, Medium offers the best balance, as it provides a 37.1% increase over High's 69 FPS while still maintaining a high frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset at 107.1 FPS is the only setting that clears 100 FPS, while Medium at 68.1 FPS and High at 63.3 FPS are close enough that visual quality gains from High may be worthwhile for those with 60 Hz displays. Ultra at 53.4 FPS is below 60 and should be avoided if frame pacing is critical. At 3840x2160, none of the presets achieve 60 FPS, with Low at 88.8 FPS being the only option above 60, though Medium at 57.6 FPS is just below. The data indicates that for 4K gaming, the Low preset is the only viable choice for consistent frame rates, while Medium and High are borderline, and Ultra at 40.8 FPS is not recommended for smooth play. Across all resolutions, the Low preset consistently provides the best frame rate, but Medium at 1080p (74.6 FPS) and Medium at 1440p (68.1 FPS) offer the best compromise between visual fidelity and performance, given the GPU's measured capabilities.