Overpower

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers exceptional performance in Overpower, a 2023 Action title. The benchmark data shows this combination achieving a rank of 38 out of 2980 tested combos, placing it in the top 1.3% of all systems. The measured frames per second (FPS) range from a low of 112 at 4K Ultra to a high of 306 at 1080p Low, indicating that this system is designed to obliterate any obstacle the game presents, with the data suggesting the CPU and GPU work in concert to provide a premium experience across all settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Overpower, and at what resolution and settings?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 306, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is followed by 273 FPS at 2560x1440 Low and 232 FPS at 3840x2160 Low, showing that even at lower graphical presets, the frame rates are extremely high.

Q: How does the system perform at the most demanding setting of 4K Ultra?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo maintains an average of 112 FPS. This is still a very playable frame rate for a fast-paced action game, indicating that the RTX 5090 has enough headroom to handle the maximum graphical load at 4K without dropping below a smooth threshold.

Q: What is the performance delta between the Ryzen 9 9900X3D and its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF?

A: In the overall CPU benchmark average, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 54,762, which is 0.6% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF's average score of 55,093. This places the two processors in a virtual tie for overall CPU performance.

Q: What is the performance delta between the RTX 5090 and its closest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB?

A: In the overall GPU benchmark average, the RTX 5090 scores 79,842, which is 0.3% higher than the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB's score of 79,605. The data shows the RTX 5090 is slightly ahead of this rival in average benchmark scores.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between the Medium and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers an average of 171 FPS, while the Ultra preset delivers an average of 131 FPS. This represents a 40 FPS drop (approximately 23%) when moving from Medium to Ultra, which is a significant but expected trade-off for higher visual fidelity.

Q: Does the system provide a consistent frame rate, or are there noticeable dips?

A: The data includes minimum and maximum FPS figures for the Medium preset. At 1080p Medium, the frame rate ranges from 163 to 220 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it ranges from 145 to 196 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it ranges from 123 to 167 FPS. These ranges show a consistent frame pacing without severe dips, given that the minimums are still well above playable thresholds.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the undisputed powerhouse in this configuration, with its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus providing a massive 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This memory subsystem is crucial for Overpower, a game that can consume large amounts of VRAM at high resolutions and texture settings. The benchmark results show that the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution, with the 4K Ultra average of 112 FPS indicating that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at this demanding preset.

The RTX 5090's clock speeds are also a factor, with a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz. These clocks, combined with the 21,760 shading units and 170 RT cores, allow the card to process the complex geometry and lighting effects found in Overpower's action sequences. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the card pushes 306 FPS, which suggests that the GPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions, and it is the CPU that begins to take on a more significant role.

The GPU's benchmark scores further solidify its position. Its Passmark G3D score of 39,650 and its Geekbench OpenCL score of 334,370 are indicative of a top-tier graphics processor. Its percentileVsAllGpus of 92 means it outperforms 92% of all GPUs in the database. While its nearest rivals show a very tight grouping (the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB is only 0.3% behind, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X is 1.4% ahead), the Overpower in-game results, particularly the ability to maintain 112 FPS at 4K Ultra, demonstrate the real-world strength of this specific card.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 achieves a combo rank of 38 out of 2,980 tested combos in Overpower. This top 1.3% placement is a strong indicator of the system's overall capability. The data implies that this pairing is exceptionally well-balanced for this title, as it sits at the very apex of the performance pyramid. While the individual components are each powerful in their own right, their synergy is what pushes the combo rank so high.

The rank suggests that only 37 other combinations in the entire benchmark database are capable of producing higher average frame rates in this game. This is a significant achievement, as it means the system is not just good, but it is at the absolute advanced of what is possible. The percentileVsAllCpus of 91 for the processor and percentileVsAllGpus of 92 for the graphics card both contribute to this high ranking, but the combo rank of 38 shows that their combined performance in a real-world gaming scenario is even greater than the sum of its parts. This system is for users who demand the absolute best Overpower experience with no compromises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at the system's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system is clearly CPU-bound at lower settings, with an average of 306 FPS on Low, 191 FPS on Medium, 178 FPS on High, and 147 FPS on Ultra. The jump from Low to Medium is substantial, but the difference between High and Ultra is smaller, suggesting diminishing returns from the GPU at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the data shows a similar trend, with the GPU beginning to flex its muscles. The average FPS is 273 on Low, 171 on Medium, 158 on High, and 131 on Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is still large, but the system remains exceptionally fast. The 1440p Medium and High presets are the sweet spots for high-refresh-rate monitors, as they both deliver well over 150 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU takes center stage as the primary bottleneck. The average FPS drops to 232 on Low, 145 on Medium, 135 on High, and 112 on Ultra. Even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains a very playable average of 112 FPS, which is impressive for a modern action game. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy: the system is more than capable of handling any settings at 1080p and 1440p, and it remains very strong at 4K. The Medium preset at 4K is particularly notable, with a minimum FPS of 123, ensuring a smooth experience even in the most intense scenes.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is a clear indicator of where the bottleneck lies. Moving from 1920x1080 Low (306 FPS) to 3840x2160 Low (232 FPS) represents a 24% decrease in performance. However, moving from 1920x1080 Ultra (147 FPS) to 3840x2160 Ultra (112 FPS) shows a smaller 24% decrease as well, which is interesting because the absolute frame rates are much lower in the latter case.

This pattern suggests that at lower settings, the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU has plenty of headroom to render frames quickly, and the increase in resolution does not proportionally increase the load on the CPU. At higher settings, the GPU becomes more heavily utilized, but the RTX 5090 has enough raw power to minimize the performance hit. The data implies that the system is extremely well-balanced, with neither component being a severe bottleneck at any resolution. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is efficient, and while the frame rates do drop, they remain at extremely high levels. The relatively modest drop in FPS when moving to 4K Ultra (from 147 to 112) points to the immense bandwidth and compute power of the RTX 5090.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture. It has a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, along with a massive 128 MB of L3 cache. This cache is critical for gaming, as it allows the CPU to store and quickly access frequently used game data. In Overpower, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings, where the frame rates are exceptionally high.

The benchmark data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 306 FPS, a number that is likely limited by the CPU's ability to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The CPU's single-thread performance, as measured by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1269 and Geekbench single-core score of 3041, is top-tier and helps ensure high frame rates even in scenarios that are not heavily multi-threaded. Its 3dmark_16_threads score of 12490 indicates that it can also handle the multi-threaded aspects of the game engine.

The CPU's overall average benchmark score is 54,762, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. While its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, is only 0.6% ahead in average score, the 9900X3D's large L3 cache and high boost clock give it a specific advantage in gaming workloads like Overpower. The data suggests that this processor is not just a workstation powerhouse but also a dedicated gaming champion, capable of keeping up with the fastest GPU on the market.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display and priorities. For users with a 1080p high-refresh-rate monitor (240Hz+), the Low preset is the only way to fully utilize the display's potential, with an average of 306 FPS. However, for a more balanced experience with better visuals, the Medium preset at 191 FPS is a strong recommendation, as it provides a significant visual upgrade while still maintaining a frame rate well above 144Hz.

For 1440p, the High preset is the recommended choice for competitive play. It delivers an average of 158 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate gaming, and the minimum FPS data for the Medium preset (145) suggests that High will also be consistent. If a user prefers maximum visual quality at 1440p, the Ultra preset at 131 FPS is still very smooth, but the High preset offers the best balance between image quality and speed.

For 4K, the High preset is the sweet spot, with an average of 135 FPS. This is a fantastic result for 4K gaming. The Ultra preset at 112 FPS is also viable, but the data shows that the Medium preset at 145 FPS provides a more comfortable margin above the 120Hz threshold, with a minimum FPS of 123. The Medium preset is the best overall choice for a flawless 4K experience, as it offers a high average FPS and a high minimum FPS, ensuring no noticeable stutters. The Low preset at 4K (232 FPS) is unnecessary for most users, as the visual compromise is too great for the performance gain.