Overpower

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER pairing delivers a high-refresh-rate 1440p experience and a very capable 4K showing in Overpower, with the data showing the GPU as the primary scaling factor as resolution increases. This combination lands in the top 7% of all tested configurations for this title, making it a strong, balanced choice for players who want to max out high-refresh monitors without turning down settings.

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X brings 12 cores and 24 threads from the Zen 5 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM5 platform. Its base clock of 4.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz give it substantial single-thread headroom, which is reflected in benchmark scores like a 3dmark_single_thread result of 1286 and a geekbench_singlecore score of 3010. For a game like Overpower, which is an Action title, this matters because the CPU must feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates; the data suggests this CPU is more than up to the task.

Looking at multi-threaded performance, the 9900X scores 32172 in cinebench_r23_multicore and 54643 in passmark_multithread. These numbers place the CPU in the 92nd percentile of all processors tested, with an average benchmark score of 57498. Compared to its nearest rivals, it trades blows with server-class parts: it is 0.1% slower than the AMD EPYC 9015, 0.2% faster than the AMD EPYC 7313, 1.1% slower than the Intel Core i9-14900, and 1.4% slower than the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M. In practical terms for Overpower, this CPU's 24 threads ensure that background tasks and any game engine threading are handled without bottlenecking the RTX 4080 SUPER.

The CPU's cache hierarchy—80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and a 64 MB L3—provides ample on-die storage for game assets that are frequently accessed. With dual-channel DDR5 memory support and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, the data flow to the GPU is not a limiting factor. The 120 W TDP and 4 nm process node (TSMC) mean this chip runs efficiently under sustained loads, and the fact that it is multiplier-unlocked gives enthusiasts headroom, though the stock data here already shows no CPU-related frame rate caps.

In Overpower, the evidence of CPU sufficiency is clear when looking at the FPS scaling. At 1080p Low, the system hits 269 FPS average, which is a very high number that would likely be CPU-bound on lesser processors. The fact that this combination can exceed 240 FPS at 1440p Low (240 FPS average) indicates the CPU is not holding back performance even at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work to do. The Ryzen 9 9900X's strong single-core performance, as evidenced by its 3dmark_2_threads score of 2519, ensures that game logic and physics calculations are processed swiftly, leaving the GPU to handle rendering.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER in this game?

A: Benchmark results indicate no significant CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 269 FPS average, and at 1440p Low it reaches 240 FPS average. These high frame rates at lower resolutions, where CPU load is relatively higher, demonstrate that the 12-core, 24-thread processor with a 5.60 GHz boost clock keeps pace with the GPU.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 9900X compare to its closest rivals in overall CPU performance?

A: The CPU sits in the 92nd percentile of all processors. Its average benchmark score of 57498 is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 9015 (57555, 0.1% slower) and slightly ahead of the AMD EPYC 7313 (57399, 0.2% faster). It trails the Intel Core i9-14900 by 1.1% and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M by 1.4%, but these differences are minor for gaming workloads.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve over 144 FPS in Overpower?

A: The data shows that at 1440p with High settings, the average FPS is 139, which is just shy of 144. To reliably exceed 144 FPS, you would use Low settings at 1440p (240 FPS average) or Medium at 1080p (168 FPS average). At 4K, High settings yield 118 FPS, which is below the 144 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of VRAM cause any issues at 4K in this game?

A: The measured data shows no VRAM-related performance drops. At 4K Ultra, the system averages 98 FPS, and at 4K High it averages 118 FPS. The 16 GB GDDR6X memory with a 256-bit bus and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for the highest settings tested, as no min FPS anomalies are reported for those rows.

Q: How much performance gain is there from moving from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 156 at 1080p to 139 at 1440p, a decrease of 17 FPS (about 11%). At Ultra settings, it drops from 130 to 115, a 15 FPS decrease (about 12%). This indicates a moderate scaling penalty that is typical for a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: Is this combo ranked highly among all tested configurations for Overpower?

A: Yes. The combo rank is 240 out of 3713 tested combos, placing it in the top 6.5% of all configurations. This means it outperforms the vast majority of systems tested for this specific title.

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

The measured FPS data across resolutions tells a clear story about which component is driving performance in Overpower. Starting at 1080p, the system is capable of very high frame rates: 269 FPS at Low, 168 FPS at Medium, 156 FPS at High, and 130 FPS at Ultra. Moving to 1440p, these numbers drop to 240 FPS at Low, 150 FPS at Medium, 139 FPS at High, and 115 FPS at Ultra. At 4K, the averages fall further to 204 FPS at Low, 127 FPS at Medium, 118 FPS at High, and 98 FPS at Ultra.

The pattern of scaling is consistent: as resolution increases, the frame rate drops, but the percentage drop is not uniform. From 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the FPS drops from 156 to 139, a reduction of about 11%. From 1440p to 4K at High, it drops from 139 to 118, a reduction of about 15%. This non-linear scaling suggests that the RTX 4080 SUPER is becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth demands increase.

At Low settings, the scaling is more dramatic: 269 FPS at 1080p drops to 240 FPS at 1440p (11% drop) and then to 204 FPS at 4K (15% drop from 1440p). This is interesting because Low settings typically reduce GPU load, but the frame rates are still very high, indicating that even at 4K Low, the GPU has enough headroom to push over 200 FPS. The fact that the CPU can deliver 269 FPS at 1080p Low without bottlenecking is a strong indicator that the Ryzen 9 9900X is not the limiting component in this system.

The data also shows diminishing returns on resolution scaling at the extreme end. From 1080p Ultra (130 FPS) to 4K Ultra (98 FPS), the total drop is 32 FPS, or about 25%. This is a moderate penalty for a 4x increase in pixel count, which speaks to the efficiency of the Ada Lovelace architecture in the RTX 4080 SUPER. The GPU's 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 816.0 GTexel/s texture rate are clearly being utilized effectively in this title.

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

The dataset provides a complete matrix of average FPS for three resolutions and four settings tiers, with min and max FPS available for Medium settings at each resolution.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are as follows:

• Low: 204 FPS average
• Medium: 127 FPS average, with a min of 108 FPS and a max of 147 FPS
• High: 118 FPS average
• Ultra: 98 FPS average

The Medium setting at 4K shows a variance of 39 FPS between minimum and maximum, which indicates some scene complexity swings. The 98 FPS average at Ultra is still well above 60 FPS, making this a smooth 4K experience for most displays.

At 2560x1440, the performance is higher:

• Low: 240 FPS average
• Medium: 150 FPS average, with a min of 127 FPS and a max of 172 FPS
• High: 139 FPS average
• Ultra: 115 FPS average

The 1440p results are notable because they show that High settings (139 FPS) are very close to the 144 Hz refresh rate target, and Medium settings (150 FPS) exceed it. The min FPS at Medium (127 FPS) is still comfortably above 60 FPS, ensuring a consistent experience.

At 1920x1080, the system reaches its highest frame rates:

• Low: 269 FPS average
• Medium: 168 FPS average, with a min of 143 FPS and a max of 193 FPS
• High: 156 FPS average
• Ultra: 130 FPS average

At 1080p, the Low setting pushes past 240 Hz, which is ideal for esports-level monitors. The Medium setting's min FPS of 143 FPS means that even in the most demanding scenes, the frame rate stays above 140 FPS, which is excellent for a 144 Hz display.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the Overpower benchmark database, this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is ranked 240th out of 3713 tested configurations. This puts it in the top 6.5% of all combos tested for this game, which is a strong result given the breadth of hardware that has been benchmarked.

The rank of 240 out of 3713 means that there are 239 other combinations that achieve higher average FPS in Overpower. Given the components involved, those higher-ranked combos likely include faster GPUs like the RTX 4090 or possibly newer generation cards, but the data does not specify which. What is clear is that this combo outperforms the vast majority of systems, placing it in the upper echelon of gaming performance.

Looking at the individual component benchmarks, the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 34245 in passmark_g3d and 6600 in 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 54209 is nearly identical to the RTX 4080 (54247, 0.1% slower), and it is 1.1% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X. The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking complements this well, creating a balanced system that does not have a weak link.

The rank in Overpower is likely influenced by the game's specific engine and its ability to utilize the RTX 4080 SUPER's features. With 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, the GPU has hardware acceleration for ray tracing and DLSS, though the measured FPS data does not specify whether these features were enabled. The fact that the combo ranks in the top 7% suggests that the hardware is well-suited to the game's rendering requirements.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on your target resolution and refresh rate. For players with a 1080p 240 Hz monitor, the Low preset at 269 FPS average is the only setting that fully saturates that refresh rate, but the Medium preset at 168 FPS is also viable if you prefer better visual quality over maximum frame rate. The High preset at 156 FPS is a good compromise for 144 Hz displays, as it stays above the refresh rate threshold.

For 1440p users, which is likely the sweet spot for this combo, the Medium preset at 150 FPS average is the best choice for 144 Hz monitors. It provides a 12 FPS margin over the refresh rate, and the min FPS of 127 FPS ensures that you rarely drop below 120 FPS. The High preset at 139 FPS is also acceptable for 144 Hz, but it is right at the edge and may occasionally dip below the refresh rate in heavy scenes. If you have a 165 Hz or 180 Hz monitor, the Low preset at 240 FPS is the only option that fully utilizes it.

For 4K gaming, the High preset at 118 FPS average is the recommended choice if you have a 120 Hz display, as it nearly hits that target. The Medium preset at 127 FPS is even better, with a min FPS of 108 FPS that keeps the experience smooth. The Ultra preset at 98 FPS is playable on a 100 Hz display, but it is the only setting that drops below 100 FPS, so it is best reserved for players who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate.

Overall, the data suggests that this combo is best utilized at 1440p with Medium or High settings, where it delivers a high-refresh-rate experience without sacrificing too much visual quality. At 4K, High settings are the practical maximum for a smooth experience, while 1080p is best for extreme frame rates. The min FPS data for Medium settings across all resolutions shows that the system maintains consistent performance, making it a reliable choice for competitive and immersive play alike.