Overpower

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread desktop processor built on the Zen 5 architecture (codename Granite Ridge) using TSMC's 4 nm process node. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, drawing a 120 W TDP. The chip features 64 MB of L3 cache, with 80 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 per core, and supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also includes Radeon integrated graphics, though the presence of a discrete GPU in this test makes that secondary.

The CPU's benchmark profile shows strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities. In Cinebench R23, it scores 32,172 multi-core and 2,253 single-core; in Geekbench, it records 22,174 multi-core and 3,010 single-core. Its 3DMark thread scaling is particularly telling: 12,552 for 16 threads, 9,114 for 8 threads, and 4,886 for 4 threads, with a single-thread score of 1,286. This scaling pattern indicates that the Ryzen 9 9900X delivers substantial performance even when a game only utilizes a few cores, as is common in action titles like Overpower.

The percentileVsAllCpus score of 92 places this CPU in the top 8% of all processors. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD EPYC 9015 (average score 57,555, delta -0.1%), the AMD EPYC 7313 (57,399, delta +0.2%), the Intel Core i9-14900 (58,115, delta -1.1%), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (58,323, delta -1.4%). The Ryzen 9 9900X's average benchmark score of 57,498 sits almost exactly between the two EPYC parts, with effectively a negligible 0.1-0.2% difference from them, while trailing the Intel i9-14900 by 1.1% and the Xeon by 1.4%. This means that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 9900X is statistically tied with those EPYC server chips and only marginally behind the high-end Intel desktop part.

For Overpower, the measured FPS data suggests the CPU has ample headroom. At 1080p Low settings, the combo reaches 226 FPS average, which is likely near the upper limit of what the engine can produce. The CPU's high single-thread score (1,286 in 3DMark) ensures that frame pacing remains consistent. The 24 threads also provide redundancy for background tasks or any game logic that scales beyond 8 cores. The L3 cache of 64 MB is generous and helps with the asset streaming typical of a fast-paced action game, reducing potential stutter. The 4 nm process node and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth provide a solid foundation for feeding the GPU, though the data shows that in this specific title, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher settings.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture (chip GB205) using a 5 nm process node from TSMC. It packs 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs, alongside 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2,325 MHz and boosts to 2,512 MHz, with memory running at 1,750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). It is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. The card's pixel rate is 201.0 GPixel/s, texture rate is 482.3 GTexel/s, and it delivers 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 compute.

The RTX 5070's benchmark results show a strong overall profile. It scores 5,077 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 178,923 in Geekbench Vulkan, and 172,660 in Geekbench OpenCL. In Passmark, it achieves 29,137 in G3D and 15,787 in GPU Compute. Its percentileVsAllGpus score of 82 places it in the top 18% of all GPUs. The nearest rivals listed are professional workstation cards: the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (average score 40,318, delta +0.1%), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40,063, delta +0.8%), the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (40,870, delta -1.2%), and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (39,568, delta +2%). The RTX 5070's average benchmark score of 40,377 is nearly identical to the Radeon Pro 580, with a mere 0.1% difference, and only 0.8% ahead of the WX 7100. This indicates that in raw synthetic terms, the 5070 is comparable to these professional-grade cards, though its gaming-specific features like RT cores and high-bandwidth GDDR7 memory are more relevant for Overpower.

In the measured FPS data, the GPU's role is clear. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for all tested resolutions up to 4K, as the game never drops below the 82 FPS average seen at 4K Ultra. The memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s is critical for 4K rendering, where the 99 FPS average at High settings shows the card is not starved for data. The 192-bit bus width, while narrower than some higher-end cards, is compensated by the GDDR7 speed. The boost clock of 2,512 MHz ensures that the GPU sustains high throughput during intense action sequences. The 5 nm process node and 31,100 million transistors allow for efficient power delivery, though the 250 W TDP means the 600 W suggested PSU is a reasonable pairing. The RTX 5070's 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 is more than adequate for a 2023 action title; the data shows the card is the limiting factor only at the highest settings and resolutions, where the 4K Ultra frame rate drops to 82 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 226, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the same resolution, Medium and High settings yield 141 and 131 FPS, respectively.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 9900X compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X has an average benchmark score of 57,498, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD EPYC 7313 (57,399) and 0.1% lower than the AMD EPYC 9015 (57,555). It trails the Intel Core i9-14900 by 1.1%.

Q: Is 12 GB of VRAM enough for 4K gaming in this title?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the combo maintains 99 FPS average on High settings and 82 FPS on Ultra, indicating the 12 GB GDDR7 memory does not become a limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 201 FPS average, while Ultra produces 97 FPS average. This represents a drop of 104 FPS when moving from Low to Ultra.

Q: How does the RTX 5070's synthetic benchmark score compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40,377, which is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (40,318) and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40,063).

Q: Does the combo maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes. The 3840x2160 Ultra setting yields an average of 82 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold typically considered playable for action games.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for the Ryzen 9 9900X + RTX 5070 combo in Overpower shows a clear scaling pattern across three resolutions and four settings tiers.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 226 FPS average, which is the peak performance recorded. Medium settings yield 141 FPS average (with a min of 120 and max of 162), while High settings produce 131 FPS average. Ultra settings at 1080p drop to 109 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra is 117 FPS, indicating that the GPU is heavily utilized even at this lower resolution, but the CPU is not a bottleneck, as the 226 FPS Low result demonstrates.

Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates remain strong but decline from the 1080p results. Low settings achieve 201 FPS average, a drop of 25 FPS from 1080p Low. Medium settings produce 126 FPS average (min 107, max 145), which is 15 FPS lower than the 1080p Medium result. High settings yield 117 FPS average, down 14 FPS from 1080p. Ultra settings at 1440p produce 97 FPS average, which is 12 FPS lower than 1080p Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p shows a 104 FPS difference, similar in magnitude to 1080p, suggesting the GPU is the primary limiter.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop further, but the combo still delivers playable results. Low settings achieve 171 FPS average, representing an 85 FPS drop from 1080p Low and a 30 FPS drop from 1440p Low. Medium settings produce 107 FPS average (min 91, max 123), which is 34 FPS lower than 1440p Medium. High settings yield 99 FPS average, down 18 FPS from 1440p High. Ultra settings at 4K produce 82 FPS average, which is 15 FPS lower than 1440p Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 89 FPS, narrower than at lower resolutions, indicating that the GPU is approaching its limits at this resolution.

The Medium settings rows are the only ones that include min and max FPS values, providing frame time variance data. At 1080p, the range is 42 FPS (120 to 162); at 1440p, the range is 38 FPS (107 to 145); and at 4K, the range is 32 FPS (91 to 123). This tightening of the frame time variance at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is working more consistently, albeit at lower overall FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 9 9900X + RTX 5070 combo ranks 732nd out of 3,713 tested combos in Overpower. This places it in the top 19.7% of all tested combinations, which is a strong showing for a system pairing a high-end desktop CPU with a mid-to-high-end consumer GPU.

The rank of 732 is influenced by the CPU's percentileVsAllCpus score of 92 and the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus score of 82. The CPU's high percentile means that it is not the limiting factor in the combo's ranking; most of the 731 combos ranked above this one likely feature more powerful GPUs, such as the RTX 5080 or 5090, or the RTX 4090. The GPU's percentile of 82 is solid but not top-tier, which is the primary reason this combo does not rank higher. The data shows that the CPU is overqualified for the GPU in this pairing, as the 9900X sits in the 92nd percentile of CPUs while the 5070 sits in the 82nd percentile of GPUs.

The 3,713 total combos include a wide range of hardware, from budget CPUs paired with integrated graphics to flagship CPUs with top-end GPUs. A rank of 732 means this combo outperforms approximately 2,981 other combinations, which is a significant majority. The nearest CPU rivals (EPYC 9015, EPYC 7313, i9-14900) and GPU rivals (Radeon Pro 580, WX 7100) would likely produce similar rankings if paired together, given the small deltaPct values in their benchmark scores.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's target resolution and frame rate preference. The data provides four settings tiers (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) across three resolutions, and the recommendations below are derived from the measured averages.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset gives 109 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. If the user prefers higher frame rates for competitive play, the High preset at 131 FPS is a strong choice, offering a 22 FPS improvement over Ultra. The Medium preset at 141 FPS is also viable, with a 32 FPS improvement over Ultra. The Low preset at 226 FPS is excessive for most displays, as it exceeds the refresh rate of typical 144Hz monitors. The data suggests that High or Medium are the sweet spots at 1080p, balancing visual fidelity with frame rate headroom.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset yields 97 FPS average, which is playable but close to the 60 FPS floor. The High preset at 117 FPS provides a 20 FPS improvement over Ultra while maintaining high visual quality. The Medium preset at 126 FPS is also a strong option, offering a 29 FPS improvement over Ultra. The Low preset at 201 FPS is again excessive for most displays. The recommendation here is High, as it provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while preserving visual detail. The Medium preset is a better choice if the user prioritizes frame rate over visual quality, as it adds 9 FPS over High.

For 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields 82 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but with less headroom. The High preset at 99 FPS provides a 17 FPS improvement over Ultra, making it the recommended setting for 4K gaming. The Medium preset at 107 FPS adds 8 FPS over High, but the visual quality reduction may be noticeable. The Low preset at 171 FPS is a viable option for users with high-refresh-rate 4K displays, though it sacrifices significant visual fidelity. For most 4K users, the High preset is the best balance, as it delivers near-100 FPS while maintaining high graphical detail.

Overall, the data shows that the High preset is the most consistent recommendation across all three resolutions. At 1080p, it provides 131 FPS; at 1440p, it provides 117 FPS; and at 4K, it provides 99 FPS. This makes High the "best experience" preset, as it never drops below 99 FPS average, even at 4K. Users with 144Hz or 165Hz displays at 1080p or 1440p may prefer Medium for the additional frame rate, but High offers the best visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.