Overpower

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination in Overpower reveals a clear pattern of scaling from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo delivers 226 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings drops that to 201 FPS, and at 3840x2160 it falls further to 171 FPS. This represents a 24% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings — a relatively modest decline that suggests the CPU is still playing a significant role at the lower resolution.

The picture changes dramatically when looking at the Ultra preset. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 109 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 97 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it lands at 82 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is steeper — roughly 25% lower — but the absolute numbers remain playable throughout. The medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 141 FPS at 1080p, 126 FPS at 1440p, and 107 FPS at 4K. The min FPS values at Medium settings also scale predictably: 120 at 1080p, 107 at 1440p, and 91 at 4K.

What does this imply about the limiting component? The fact that FPS drops by only about 20-25% when pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K is telling. If the GPU were the sole bottleneck, the 4K frame rate would typically be far lower relative to 1080p. Instead, the relatively gentle scaling curve suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is constraining performance — the Ryzen 9 9900X3D's 12 cores and 24 threads are working hard, but the RTX 5070 still delivers 226 FPS at Low settings. At 4K, the GPU load increases substantially, yet the frame rate remains respectable, indicating that the RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Overpower's demands.

The High preset tells a similar story: 131 FPS at 1080p, 117 FPS at 1440p, and 99 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 11%, while 1440p to 4K is 15%. This non-linear scaling hints that the GPU becomes progressively more dominant as resolution rises, but the CPU remains a meaningful contributor even at 4K. The data suggests that Overpower is not an extremely GPU-heavy title at lower resolutions, but it does lean on the graphics card as resolution increases.

# How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 538th out of 2980 tested combos in Overpower. That places it in the top 18% of all combinations tested, which is a strong showing for this pairing. The rank reflects the combined capability of both components in this specific game, and the data indicates that this combo outperforms the vast majority of alternatives.

Looking at the CPU's standalone position, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D sits in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54762. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF at 55093 average score (0.6% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K at 54053 (1.3% lower), the Intel Xeon 6505P at 53701 (2% lower), and the Intel Core i7-14700F at 53620 (2.1% lower). This puts the AMD chip in a tight cluster at the top, where the performance differences between these CPUs are minimal — under 3% across the board.

The GPU's ranking is less impressive in isolation. The RTX 5070 sits in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 40377. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon Pro 580 at 40318 (0.1% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 at 40063 (0.8% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at 40870 (1.2% lower), and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile at 39568 (2% lower). These are all professional or mobile workstation cards, which suggests that the RTX 5070's raw compute performance is competitive with those segments, though the comparison is somewhat apples-to-oranges given the different market positioning.

The combo's rank of 538 out of 2980 suggests that while neither component is at the absolute top of its class, the pairing works well together in Overpower. The CPU's 91st percentile standing likely compensates for the GPU's comparatively lower 82nd percentile, and the result is a combo that lands comfortably in the upper quintile of all tested configurations.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 brings 12 GB of GDDR7 memory across a 192-bit bus, yielding 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective), while the GPU core operates at a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz. These specifications translate into measured performance that includes a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 172660, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 178923. In Passmark tests, the GPU achieves 29137 in G3D and 15787 in GPU compute.

How do these specs relate to Overpower's results? The 12 GB frame buffer appears sufficient for all tested resolutions and settings — the game never runs out of memory, even at 4K Ultra where the frame rate drops to 82 FPS. The 672.0 GB/s bandwidth is likely a contributing factor to the smooth scaling observed across resolutions; at 4K, the higher memory pressure does not cause a catastrophic frame rate collapse, which would be expected if bandwidth were a severe constraint.

The boost clock of 2512 MHz is modest by current standards, but the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with 6144 shading units and 192 tensor cores provides substantial compute throughput. The FP32 performance of 30.87 TFLOPS is consistent with the frame rates observed in Overpower. The 48 RT cores and 80 ROPs handle the game's rendering demands without obvious bottlenecks, as evidenced by the 4K High preset delivering 99 FPS.

The GPU's pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s are relevant to Overpower's visual complexity. At 4K, the pixel throughput requirements are high, and the RTX 5070 manages to sustain 82-171 FPS depending on settings. The texture rate becomes more critical at higher settings where more detailed surfaces are rendered; the fact that Ultra settings only reduce frame rates by 15-20% relative to High suggests the texture units are not overwhelmed.

# Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 226 FPS, Medium hits 141 FPS, High reaches 131 FPS, and Ultra drops to 109 FPS. For competitive play or high refresh rate displays, Low at 1080p offers the highest frame rates by a wide margin — 85 FPS more than Medium. However, for most users, Medium at 1080p provides a strong balance at 141 FPS, especially given that the minimum FPS at Medium is 120, which is still very smooth.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low produces 201 FPS, Medium delivers 126 FPS, High achieves 117 FPS, and Ultra manages 97 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at 1440p is only 9 FPS, making High a reasonable choice if visual quality is prioritized. However, the 126 FPS at Medium with a 107 FPS minimum represents the sweet spot for most users — it maintains high frame rates while providing better visuals than Low. The Ultra preset at 97 FPS is still playable, but the 29 FPS drop from Medium to Ultra may not justify the visual gains.

At 3840x2160, the choices narrow. Low yields 171 FPS, Medium produces 107 FPS, High achieves 99 FPS, and Ultra drops to 82 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium is a substantial 64 FPS loss, while the drop from Medium to High is only 8 FPS, and High to Ultra is 17 FPS. For 4K gaming, Medium at 107 FPS is the recommended starting point — it offers a significant visual upgrade over Low while maintaining frame rates above 100. The 91 FPS minimum at Medium ensures consistent performance without noticeable stutter. High at 99 FPS is nearly identical in performance and may be preferable if the visual differences are important. Ultra at 82 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but may not be ideal for fast action.

The data indicates that Overpower scales well with settings, and the RTX 5070 has enough headroom to run Medium or High at all resolutions without dropping below 90 FPS. The minimum FPS values at Medium — 120 at 1080p, 107 at 1440p, and 91 at 4K — all remain comfortably above common vsync thresholds.

# FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Overpower?

A: The data shows solid frame rates at all resolutions. At 1080p, the system delivers 109-226 FPS depending on settings. At 1440p, it ranges from 97-201 FPS. At 4K, it achieves 82-171 FPS. The choice depends on display capability and preference, but 1440p Medium at 126 FPS offers an excellent balance of visual quality and performance.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average benchmark score of 54762, placing it 91st percentile among all CPUs. It trails the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF by 0.6% but leads the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K by 1.3%, the Intel Xeon 6505P by 2%, and the Intel Core i7-14700F by 2.1%.

Q: Is the RTX 5070's 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Overpower?

A: Based on the measured results, yes. The game runs at up to 4K Ultra with 82 FPS average, and no memory-related issues are indicated in the data. The 672.0 GB/s bandwidth and 12 GB GDDR7 capacity appear adequate for all tested configurations.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 4K with High settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with High settings, the combo averages 99 FPS. This is a playable frame rate for most games, though it is lower than the 107 FPS at Medium and 171 FPS at Low at the same resolution.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: This pairing ranks 538th out of 2980 total combos tested in Overpower, placing it in the top 18% of all configurations. The CPU's 91st percentile standing contributes significantly to this strong ranking.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: The measured minimum FPS at Medium settings is 120 at 1920x1080, 107 at 2560x1440, and 91 at 3840x2160. These minimums indicate consistent performance without major frame time spikes.

# CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It operates at a base clock of 4.40 GHz and boosts to 5.50 GHz, with a 120 W TDP. The CPU features 128 MB of L3 cache, 1 MB L2 cache per core, and 80 KB L1 cache per core. Its benchmark scores include a Cinebench R23 multicore result of 47737 and single-core of 6739, a Geekbench multicore of 22884 and single-core of 3041, and a 3DMark max threads score of 13795.

How do these specifications translate to Overpower performance? The 12 cores and 24 threads provide substantial multi-threaded capacity, which is reflected in the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 47737. In Overpower, this translates to the ability to maintain high frame rates even at lower resolutions where CPU load is more significant. The 1080p Low result of 226 FPS demonstrates that the CPU can feed the GPU at very high frame rates without bottlenecking.

The 128 MB L3 cache is a notable feature of the 9900X3D. Large caches can improve gaming performance by reducing memory latency and increasing data locality. The CPU's 5.50 GHz boost clock ensures strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6739 and the 3DMark single-thread score of 1269. Overpower, being an Action game, likely benefits from both high single-thread and multi-thread performance depending on the scene complexity.

The CPU's 91st percentile ranking among all processors indicates that it outperforms the vast majority of alternatives. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, scores only 0.6% higher on average, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is 1.3% lower. This places the 9900X3D in a performance tier where differences are minimal — the data suggests that for Overpower specifically, the CPU choice matters less than GPU selection, given the frame rates observed across resolutions.

The combination of 12 cores, 24 threads, and the 128 MB L3 cache likely contributes to the system's ability to maintain high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, where CPU-bound scenarios are more common. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, but the CPU still has enough headroom to avoid limiting performance, as evidenced by the 171 FPS at Low settings and 82 FPS at Ultra.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Overpower covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive picture of performance.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 226 FPS. The Medium preset averages 141 FPS with a minimum of 120 FPS and maximum of 162 FPS. High settings produce 131 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 109 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 117 FPS difference, representing a 52% reduction in frame rate when going from minimum to maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, Low settings achieve 201 FPS average. Medium averages 126 FPS, with a minimum of 107 FPS and maximum of 145 FPS. High settings deliver 117 FPS, and Ultra reaches 97 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 104 FPS, a 52% reduction that mirrors the 1080p scaling pattern.

At 3840x2160, Low settings produce 171 FPS average. Medium averages 107 FPS, with a minimum of 91 FPS and maximum of 123 FPS. High settings achieve 99 FPS, and Ultra delivers 82 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 89 FPS, a 52% reduction consistent with the other resolutions.

The Medium preset is the only setting with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values across all resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 120-162 FPS. At 1440p, the range is 107-145 FPS. At 4K, the range is 91-123 FPS. These ranges indicate consistent frame pacing with no severe drops, suggesting that the combination handles Overpower's workload smoothly.

Comparing settings across resolutions, the Low preset shows the highest frame rates at every resolution, with 226 FPS at 1080p, 201 FPS at 1440p, and 171 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the lowest, with 109 FPS at 1080p, 97 FPS at 1440p, and 82 FPS at 4K. The Medium and High presets fall in between, with Medium consistently outperforming High by 10-15 FPS depending on resolution.

The resolution scaling at each preset is also informative. At Low settings, the drop from 1080p to 4K is 55 FPS (24%). At Medium, the drop is 34 FPS (24%). At High, the drop is 32 FPS (24%). At Ultra, the drop is 27 FPS (25%). This consistent percentage reduction across all presets suggests that the performance scaling is primarily resolution-driven rather than settings-driven, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K while the CPU plays a larger role at 1080p.