Minimum

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination shows a clear performance ceiling that varies dramatically by resolution. At 4K UHD (3840x2160), the combo struggles across every preset. High settings average 18 FPS, Medium averages 22 FPS with minimums of 19 and maximums of 25, Low averages 28 FPS, and Ultra drops to 14 FPS. None of these figures approach playable territory, and the gap between the best (Low at 28 FPS) and worst (Ultra at 14 FPS) presets represents a 100% performance swing.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains firmly below the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings deliver an average of 53 FPS, which is the strongest result at this resolution. Medium follows at 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 and maximum of 46. High settings average 34 FPS, while Ultra falls to 26 FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern: dropping from Low to Ultra costs roughly half the frame rate at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the combo finally reaches playable performance. Low settings produce an average of 82 FPS, which is the only preset with a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Medium settings average 63 FPS with a minimum of 53 and maximum of 72, putting it just barely over the playable threshold. High settings average 53 FPS, and Ultra drops to 40 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 42 FPS, indicating that preset selection has an outsized impact on this hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this combination at position 3542 out of 3712 tested configurations for Minimum. This places it in the lower 4.6% of all recorded combos, meaning the vast majority of systems tested outperform this pairing. The percentile data supports this: the CPU sits at the 75th percentile among all processors, while the GPU reaches the 74th percentile among all graphics cards. Despite both components being above-average individually, their combined performance in this game does not translate to a competitive ranking.

The low ranking stems primarily from the game's demanding nature at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that even the strongest preset at 1440p (Low at 53 FPS) falls short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 4K, every preset fails to reach even 30 FPS. Only at 1080p does the combo demonstrate adequate performance, and even then, only two of the four presets clear the playable bar. This pattern explains why the combo ranks so poorly despite respectable individual component percentiles.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS, so there is no recommended configuration. The highest average recorded is 28 FPS on Low settings, which is less than half of the playable threshold. Even the most demanding preset, Ultra at 14 FPS, is not viable. The data indicates that 4K gaming is entirely out of reach for this hardware combination in Minimum.

At 2560x1440, the same conclusion applies: no preset reaches 60 FPS. The best result is Low at 53 FPS, which falls 7 FPS short of the playable threshold. Medium at 40 FPS and High at 34 FPS are progressively worse, and Ultra at 26 FPS is the weakest option. Users targeting 1440p would need to accept sub-60 FPS performance regardless of settings.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 63 FPS. This is the highest quality setting that maintains playable performance. Low settings average 82 FPS, providing a 22 FPS buffer above the Medium preset. High and Ultra both fall below 60 FPS, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The verdict data confirms Medium as the best playable setting at this resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, which scores 21440 against the Ryzen 5 2600's 21484 average benchmark score, a delta of 0.2%. The Intel Core i9-11900H is 0.5% behind at 21367, while the AMD EPYC 9454 is 1.2% ahead at 21223 (the negative delta indicates the EPYC's score is higher). The Intel Xeon D-1746TER is 0.7% ahead with a score of 21635. These processors would produce nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum, meaning any of them paired with the RX 570 would yield similar frame rates.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 6800M scores 28874, which is 0.4% higher than the RX 570's 28766 average. The AMD Radeon R9 M295X is 0.7% behind at 28580, and the AMD Radeon RX 470 is 0.8% ahead at 28996. The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 is 1.2% ahead with 28421. All of these cards fall within a 2% performance band of the RX 570, so swapping to any of them would produce virtually indistinguishable results in this game. The RX 470, in particular, shares the same Polaris architecture family and would behave nearly identically.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 1080p?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 the combo achieves playable performance on Low and Medium settings. Low averages 82 FPS, and Medium averages 63 FPS with a minimum of 53 and maximum of 72. High and Ultra fall below the 60 FPS threshold at 53 FPS and 40 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 1440p?

A: There is no playable preset at 2560x1440. The highest average is 53 FPS on Low settings, which is 7 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra average 40, 34, and 26 FPS respectively, all well short of playable performance.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to the RX 470 in this context?

A: The RX 570 and RX 470 are extremely close in overall benchmark scores. The RX 470 scores 28996, which is 0.8% higher than the RX 570's 28766. In practice, this difference would result in nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, making the two cards effectively interchangeable for this game.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best average FPS is 28 on Low settings. Medium averages 22 FPS, High averages 18 FPS, and Ultra averages 14 FPS. Every preset fails to reach even half of the 60 FPS threshold, so 4K is not viable.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that stays above 60 FPS?

A: At 1920x1080, the Medium preset averages 63 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that maintains playable performance. Low averages 82 FPS but is a lower quality setting. High and Ultra both drop below 60 FPS at 53 FPS and 40 FPS respectively.

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

A: This combination ranks 3542 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the bottom 4.6% of all systems in the database. Despite the CPU and GPU each being near the 75th percentile individually, their combined performance in this game is below average.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Minimum at 1920x1080, but only on Low or Medium settings. The verdict by resolution confirms that 1080p is the sole playable resolution, with Medium being the best preset at 63 FPS average. Low settings provide additional headroom at 82 FPS, making it the safer choice for maintaining consistent frame rates during intense action sequences.

At 2560x1440, the system falls short of the playable threshold across all presets. The closest result is Low at 53 FPS, which is 7 FPS below the 60 FPS target. This means 1440p gaming requires either reducing resolution scaling or accepting sub-60 FPS performance. The 3840x2160 resolution is entirely out of reach, with even the lowest preset averaging only 28 FPS.

For users targeting smooth gameplay, the recommendation is clear: run the game at 1080p with Medium settings. This configuration provides an average of 63 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS, which should deliver a reasonably consistent experience. Those who prioritize frame rate stability over visual quality can switch to Low for an 82 FPS average, while those who want better visuals must accept the performance drop below 60 FPS on High. The combo's low ranking of 3542 out of 3712 reflects this limited capability, but within its 1080p Medium comfort zone, it delivers adequate performance for Minimum.