Overpower

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks in the 30th percentile for Overpower, placing 1216th out of 1744 tested combos. This is a pairing where the GPU is the definitive bottleneck; the CPU’s massive multi-threading lead is largely irrelevant at higher resolutions, but the combo still delivers playable frame rates at 1440p and 1080p with adjusted settings. The data suggests this is a 1080p-focused machine that can stretch into 1440p if visual fidelity is sacrificed.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1216 out of 1744 tested combinations places it in the lower-middle tier of performance for Overpower. This ranking is not surprising given the hardware pairing: the Ryzen 9 9900X is a top-tier 12-core processor (94th percentile among all CPUs), while the RTX 2060 SUPER is a mid-range GPU from a previous generation (63rd percentile among all GPUs). The substantial gap in their relative standing means the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios, dragging the overall combo rank well below what the CPU alone would suggest.

Benchmark results indicate the CPU’s average benchmark score of 54450 puts it in a statistical dead heat with its nearest rivals: it is 0.4% behind the Ryzen 9 9900X3D, 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700F, 1.5% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K, and 1.8% behind the 245KF. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming. Conversely, the GPU’s average benchmark score of 19774 sits just 0.3% above the GTX TITAN, 0.5% above the RTX 2070, 0.8% above the Quadro K5200, and 1.3% above the Tesla K40m. This confirms the GPU is performing exactly as expected for its class, with no headroom to spare.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming in Overpower?

A: The data shows 1080p is the stronger choice. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 129.2 FPS, which drops to 115.2 FPS at 1440p Low. At High settings, the gap narrows: 77 FPS at 1080p versus 65.8 FPS at 1440p.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X scores 54450 on average, which is 0.4% lower than the 9900X3D’s 54681. This difference is within noise and has no meaningful impact on Overpower’s frame rates.

Q: What frame rate can a user expect at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured average is 50.2 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra. This is barely above the 50 FPS threshold and may feel inconsistent in action-heavy scenes.

Q: Does the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM cause issues at any tested resolution?

A: The measured data does not indicate VRAM-related stutters or failures. The GPU’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory with a 448.0 GB/s bandwidth delivers consistent averages, though the 50.2 FPS at 4K Ultra suggests the GPU is at its computational limit rather than a memory limit.

Q: Is the CPU holding back the GPU at 1080p Low settings?

A: No. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 129.2 FPS, which is the highest score in the dataset. The CPU’s 12 cores and 24 threads, with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, are more than sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the RTX 2070 in raw compute?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 19774 is 0.5% higher than the RTX 2070’s 19680. In Overpower, this translates to a negligible performance difference, confirming they are effectively peers.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 77 at 1080p to 65.8 at 1440p (a 14.5% reduction), and then to 54.8 at 4K (a further 16.7% reduction from 1440p). At Low settings, the drop is sharper: from 129.2 at 1080p to 115.2 at 1440p (a 10.8% drop), and then to 98 at 4K (a 14.9% drop from 1440p). The scaling pattern shows that the GPU’s pixel throughput, rated at 105.6 GPixel/s, becomes the primary constraint as resolution climbs.

The CPU’s influence diminishes with resolution. At 1080p Low, the 12-core processor can push the GPU to 129.2 FPS, but at 4K Low, the CPU’s advantage is wasted because the GPU can only manage 98 FPS. This suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting component at every resolution above 1080p, and even at 1080p, the GPU is the more critical factor for high-refresh-rate play. The data shows no scenario where the Ryzen 9 9900X becomes the bottleneck, as its 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and dual-channel DDR5 support are far ahead of the GPU’s needs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce 129.2 FPS, Medium yields 80.8 FPS, High drops to 77 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 63.6 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium is a 37.5% reduction in frame rate, while the difference between Medium and High is a modest 4.7%. Ultra is 17.4% slower than High, indicating a steep cost for the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, the pattern holds but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings achieve 115.2 FPS, Medium drops to 71.8 FPS, High reaches 65.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 57.6 FPS. The delta between Medium and High narrows to 8.4%, while Ultra is 12.5% below High. The 1440p results are consistently 10-15% lower than their 1080p counterparts, confirming the GPU’s pixel rate is the binding constraint.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain high refresh rates. Low settings hit 98 FPS, Medium drops to 63.2 FPS, High falls to 54.8 FPS, and Ultra reaches just 50.2 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 13.3%, while Ultra is 8.4% below High. Only the Low preset at 4K exceeds 60 FPS, making it the sole viable option for smooth 4K play.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 SUPER is the definitive performance limiter in this combo. Its 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for Overpower’s textures at all tested settings, but its compute throughput is limited. The GPU’s 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs deliver a peak FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS, which translates to the observed frame rates: 129.2 FPS at 1080p Low, but only 50.2 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The GPU’s boost clock of 1650 MHz is modest by modern standards, and its 34 RT cores do not appear to provide any benefit in this action game, as the measured results show no ray tracing-specific gains. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 19774 places it 0.3% above the GTX TITAN and 0.5% above the RTX 2070, indicating it is performing at its expected level. The data shows that at 4K, the GPU is overwhelmed: even Low settings yield only 98 FPS, which is a 24.2% drop from 1080p Low. This is a clear sign that the GPU’s pixel fill rate is the primary constraint.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 9 9900X is a high-end processor that is vastly overqualified for this GPU pairing. With 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, it has a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. Its average benchmark score of 54450 places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with a 0.7% lead over the Intel Core i7-14700F and a 1.5% deficit against the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K.

In Overpower, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU without bottlenecking. The data shows it does so flawlessly: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 129.2 FPS, which is the highest measured score. The CPU’s 64 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support provide ample bandwidth for game logic and asset streaming. However, the CPU’s potential is untapped at higher resolutions; at 4K Ultra, the frame rate of 50.2 FPS is determined entirely by the GPU’s 7.181 TFLOPS compute, not by the CPU’s ability to process the game world. The CPU’s single-thread score of 1286 in 3DMark and 6555 in Cinebench R23 are far beyond what this game requires.

Settings Recommendations

For the best measured experience, the data points to 1080p Medium as the sweet spot. At 80.8 FPS, it offers a 17.4% improvement over High (77 FPS) while maintaining a 37.5% reduction from Low (129.2 FPS). The visual jump from Low to Medium is significant in most games, and the frame rate remains well above the 60 FPS target. At 1440p, Medium is the recommended preset, delivering 71.8 FPS, which is 8.4% higher than High (65.8 FPS) and 19.8% higher than Ultra (57.6 FPS). This provides a smooth experience without entering the sub-60 FPS territory.

At 4K, only Low settings are advisable, yielding 98 FPS. Medium drops to 63.2 FPS, which is playable, but the 35.5% penalty from Low is steep. High (54.8 FPS) and Ultra (50.2 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided for competitive play. In summary, users should target 1080p Medium for the best balance of visual quality and performance, or 1440p Medium if they prioritize resolution over detail. The Ultra preset is only recommended at 1080p, where it delivers 63.6 FPS, but even then, High offers a 17.4% boost for minimal visual loss.