Overpower

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics processor. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average frame rate drops from 38 FPS to 34 FPS, a modest 10.5% reduction. However, the jump from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at the same High preset shows a more pronounced decline, falling from 34 FPS to 28 FPS, representing an additional 17.6% loss. This pattern indicates that the rendering load scales significantly with pixel count, and the Intel Arc B370's compute resources are the primary bottleneck.

At Low settings, the scaling behavior is similar but with higher absolute values. The system delivers 65 FPS at 1080p, drops to 58 FPS at 1440p (a 10.8% decrease), and then falls to 49 FPS at 4K (a 15.5% decrease from 1440p). The consistent double-digit percentage drops between each resolution step suggest that the GPU's fillrate and shading capacity are being saturated. The gap between Low and High settings widens as resolution increases: at 1080p, the difference is 27 FPS (65 vs 38), while at 4K, it narrows to 21 FPS (49 vs 28). This narrowing indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU is so overloaded that even reducing graphical complexity cannot fully compensate for the pixel throughput demands.

The Ultra preset data reinforces the GPU-limited conclusion. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 31 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 28 FPS; and at 4K Ultra, it bottoms out at 24 FPS. The relatively small absolute differences between these resolutions—7 FPS from 1080p to 4K—suggest that the GPU is already near its ceiling even at the lowest tested resolution. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 9 9900X with 12 cores and 24 threads, is far more capable than what this workload requires, as evidenced by its high multi-threaded benchmark scores. The data shows that the limiting component is unambiguously the Intel Arc B370, which ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The maximum measured average FPS is 65, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the measured data that exceeds 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. This places it within 0.2% of the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186), 0.5% behind the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190), and 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192). The AMD FirePro M2000 is 1.4% slower with a score of 1168.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Overpower?

A: This combination of AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2742 out of 2980 tested combos in Overpower. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations.

Q: Does the CPU's performance justify its pairing with this GPU?

A: Benchmark results indicate the CPU is not the limiting factor. The Ryzen 9 9900X scores 32,172 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,253 in single-core, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. The GPU's 5th percentile ranking shows a severe mismatch in capability.

Q: Which resolution provides the most playable experience?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 with Low settings (65 FPS average) is the only configuration that approaches smooth gameplay. Medium settings at 1080p yields 41 FPS, while High drops to 38 FPS. At higher resolutions, no settings combination reaches 40 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, the drop from Low to Ultra is 34 FPS (65 to 31), a 52.3% reduction. At 1440p, the drop is 30 FPS (58 to 28), a 51.7% reduction. At 4K, the drop is 25 FPS (49 to 24), a 51.0% reduction. The percentage loss is remarkably consistent across resolutions.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3nm process. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The memory configuration is entirely system-shared, meaning the GPU relies on the host system's DDR5 RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. This architecture has a significant impact on Overpower's performance, as the measured frame rates indicate severe bandwidth and compute limitations.

The GPU's 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 render output units provide a theoretical pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute throughput is 6.144 TFLOPS. These specifications place the Arc B370 in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184. The nearest rivals in synthetic testing are all older discrete mobile and desktop parts: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, AMD Radeon HD 7650M, and AMD FirePro M2000. None of these modern alternatives are present in the measured Overpower data, but the synthetic scores suggest the Arc B370 is operating in a performance class roughly equivalent to a mid-range GPU from over a decade ago.

The system-shared memory design means that bandwidth is "System Dependent," which is a critical weakness for a game like Overpower. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 24, which is barely above a slideshow. The 25W TDP and IGP slot width indicate this is designed for power efficiency rather than gaming performance. The boost clock of 2400 MHz is respectable, but the low base clock of 300 MHz and the lack of dedicated memory bandwidth create a situation where the GPU struggles to maintain consistent frame delivery. The measured FPS ranges at Medium settings illustrate this: at 4K, the range is 26 to 35 FPS (average 31), at 1440p it is 31 to 42 FPS (average 36), and at 1080p it is 34 to 47 FPS (average 41). These ranges show that frame pacing is inconsistent, likely due to memory bandwidth contention with the CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear progression from Low to Ultra. Low settings deliver an average of 65 FPS, which is the only measured configuration that clears 60 FPS. Medium settings drop to 41 FPS, with a minimum of 34 and maximum of 47. High settings produce 38 FPS average. Ultra settings yield 31 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 24 FPS, while the difference between Medium and Ultra is 10 FPS, indicating diminishing returns as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the pattern repeats with lower absolute values. Low settings achieve 58 FPS average, which is a 10.8% reduction from 1080p. Medium settings average 36 FPS with a range of 31 to 42. High settings average 34 FPS. Ultra settings average 28 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium widens to 22 FPS, while Medium to Ultra narrows to 8 FPS. This suggests that the GPU's texture and shading units become the bottleneck when pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the performance degrades further. Low settings average 49 FPS, which is a 15.5% drop from 1440p. Medium settings average 31 FPS with a range of 26 to 35. High settings average 28 FPS. Ultra settings average 24 FPS. The Low to Medium gap is 18 FPS, and the Medium to Ultra gap is 7 FPS. The 4K data shows that even the lowest settings cannot maintain playable frame rates, as the GPU's fillrate is overwhelmed by the 8.3 million pixel workload.

The complete dataset reveals that the Arc B370's performance scales almost linearly with resolution. At High settings, the averages are 38, 34, and 28 FPS for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively. At Low settings, they are 65, 58, and 49 FPS. The consistency of these drops—roughly 10-15% per resolution step—indicates a pure GPU-bound scenario. The Ryzen 9 9900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, is never the limiting factor; its benchmark scores (32,172 in Cinebench R23 multi-core) are more than sufficient for a game that appears to be primarily GPU-limited.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2742 out of 2980 tested combos in Overpower. This places the configuration in the bottom 8% of all tested systems. The ranking reflects the severe imbalance between the CPU and GPU components. The Ryzen 9 9900X sits in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 57,498. Its nearest rivals in synthetic CPU benchmarks include the AMD EPYC 9015 (57,555, 0.1% faster), AMD EPYC 7313 (57,399, 0.2% slower), Intel Core i9-14900 (58,115, 1.1% faster), and Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (58,323, 1.4% faster). These are all high-end server or desktop parts, confirming the CPU's position as a top-tier processor.

In contrast, the GPU ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1,184. The nearest rivals in GPU synthetic benchmarks are all older parts: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1,186, 0.2% faster), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1,190, 0.5% faster), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1,192, 0.7% faster), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1,168, 1.4% slower). The delta percentages among these rivals are all within 2%, indicating that the Arc B370 is firmly in a performance tier that is roughly a decade old.

The combo rank of 2742 out of 2980 is a direct consequence of this mismatch. The CPU's high percentile ranking cannot compensate for the GPU's low percentile ranking. In a game like Overpower, which appears to be GPU-bound at all tested resolutions and settings, the CPU's capabilities are effectively wasted. The data shows that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed, the average FPS is only 65—a figure that a more balanced pairing could likely exceed with a mid-range discrete GPU.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge), manufactured on TSMC's 4nm process. It has a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a 120W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. Memory support is dual-channel DDR5 with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes and includes integrated Radeon Graphics.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 9 9900X demonstrates exceptional performance. It scores 32,172 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,253 in single-core. In Geekbench, it achieves 22,174 multi-core and 3,010 single-core. The 3DMark results show scaling from 1,286 (single-thread) to 13,929 (max threads). PassMark results are equally strong: 54,643 multi-thread, 4,672 single-thread, and 181,056 integer math. These scores place the CPU in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs.

In Overpower, however, the CPU's role is minimal. The measured FPS data shows no evidence of CPU bottlenecking at any resolution or settings level. The 12 cores and 24 threads are far more than what this game requires, as evidenced by the fact that the GPU is the limiting factor at even the lowest tested configuration (1080p Low produces 65 FPS, which is likely near the GPU's maximum capability). The CPU's high single-thread score of 2,253 in Cinebench R23 ensures that even if the game is lightly threaded, the Arc B370 would still be the performance ceiling. The dual-channel memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s is shared with the GPU's system-shared memory, which could contribute to the frame pacing issues observed at Medium settings, but the CPU itself is never the constraint.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the only configuration that provides a consistently playable experience is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which delivers an average of 65 FPS. This is the sole preset that exceeds 60 FPS, and it is the recommended choice for users who prioritize smooth gameplay over visual fidelity. At this setting, the frame rate is sufficient for most action-oriented play, though it is not ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

For users who cannot tolerate Low settings, the next best option is 1920x1080 with Medium settings, which averages 41 FPS with a range of 34 to 47. This provides a more visually polished experience but introduces noticeable frame drops during intense scenes. High settings at 1080p average 38 FPS, which is only 3 FPS lower than Medium but with no minimum FPS data. Ultra settings at 1080p average 31 FPS, which is borderline playable but likely to feel stuttery.

At 2560x1440, no setting is recommended for serious gameplay. Low settings average 58 FPS, which is close to playable but still below 60. Medium settings average 36 FPS, and High/Ultra average 34/28 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, all settings are below 50 FPS, with Low at 49, Medium at 31, High at 28, and Ultra at 24. These are not viable for action gameplay.

The data suggests that the best experience for this combo is 1080p Low, as it is the only configuration that achieves a frame rate high enough to avoid noticeable input lag. Users who are willing to accept lower frame rates may opt for 1080p Medium for improved visuals, but the 24 FPS drop from Low to Medium (65 to 41) is substantial. The measured FPS ranges at Medium settings (34-47 at 1080p) indicate that frame times will be inconsistent, which can be more distracting than a lower but stable frame rate. For this reason, the recommendation is to prioritize Low settings at 1080p, with Medium as a compromise for users who value visual quality over frame rate consistency.