Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 is a capable 1080p gaming combination, but the data shows it struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K in Minimum. This analysis draws exclusively from recorded benchmark results, focusing on the measured average FPS across resolutions and settings, with no speculation beyond the provided facts.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this specific CPU and GPU pairing at rank 2928 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. That percentile position, roughly in the lower half of all combinations, reflects a system that is far from the top of the charts but far from the bottom as well. The ranking is a composite measure, and when broken down by resolution, the picture becomes much more nuanced. The combo is clearly optimized for 1080p and, to a lesser extent, 1440p gaming. At 1920x1080, the system delivers strong performance across every preset, from a Low average of 155.1 FPS down to a still-smooth Ultra average of 74.9 FPS. The 2560x1440 results are also respectable, with three settings clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The ranking is dragged down significantly by the 4K results, where the system fails to reach 60 FPS on any setting. This is a classic example of a mid-range desktop combination that punches above its weight at mainstream resolutions but falls apart when pixel count is maximized. The CPU and GPU are well-matched for 1080p, but the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system?

A: The best overall experience is at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, which yields an average of 74.9 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the highest quality preset that remains comfortably above the threshold at 1080p.

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K resolution?*

A: No. The recorded data shows that at 3840x2160, neither High, Low, Medium, nor Ultra settings reach the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best 4K result is Low at 53.2 FPS, which is below the playable mark.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 21484. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900H, 0.7% behind the Intel Xeon D-1746TER, and 1.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9454. These deltas are all within 1.2%, indicating very similar overall CPU performance.

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

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 has an average benchmark score of 19036. It performs essentially identically to the NVIDIA Quadro K6000, which has a 0% delta. It is 0.1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile, 0.3% behind the NVIDIA Tesla K20m, and 0.4% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation.

Q: What is the playable threshold for this game, and how does the system fare?

A: The playable threshold is 60 FPS. The system clears this at 1920x1080 on all four settings, at 2560x1440 on High, Low, and Medium, but fails to clear it at 3840x2160 on any setting.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 62.6 FPS. While Low and Medium are also playable, High offers the highest visual quality within the playable window.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates which preset provides the highest visual quality while maintaining an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding playable preset is Ultra, with a recorded average of 74.9 FPS. This leaves a comfortable 14.9 FPS margin above the threshold, indicating the system is not overly stressed at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is High, with an average of 62.6 FPS. This is a much tighter margin of only 2.6 FPS above the threshold, suggesting that any additional background load could potentially push the frame rate below 60.

At 3840x2160, there is no playable preset. The highest average FPS recorded is 53.2 on Low settings, which falls 6.8 FPS short of the 60 FPS threshold. All other settings at 4K, including Medium at 39.1 FPS, High at 37.2 FPS, and Ultra at 23.9 FPS, are significantly below the playable mark.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database, based on average benchmark score, are the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, Intel Core i9-11900H, Intel Xeon D-1746TER, and AMD EPYC 9454. The recorded deltas are extremely small, ranging from -0.7% to 1.2%. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V and Intel Core i9-11900H are effectively tied with the Ryzen 5 2600, with deltas of 0.2% and 0.5% respectively. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER is slightly ahead at 0.7%, while the AMD EPYC 9454 is 1.2% behind. A system built with any of these CPUs would deliver near-identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 is matched by the NVIDIA Quadro K6000, which has an identical average score delta of 0%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile is 0.1% behind, the NVIDIA Tesla K20m is 0.3% behind, and the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation is 0.4% ahead. These four GPUs represent the closest performance equivalents in the database. Swapping the RX 6600 for any of these would yield essentially the same frame rates, assuming the rest of the system remains unchanged.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded average FPS across all tested settings and resolutions provides a complete picture of system performance.

At 3840x2160, the system delivers an average of 23.9 FPS on Ultra, 37.2 FPS on High, 39.1 FPS on Medium, and 53.2 FPS on Low. The progression is predictable, with lower settings yielding higher frame rates, but none of these results approach the 60 FPS threshold. The gap between Low and the next setting, Medium, is 14.1 FPS, which is substantial. The drop from Medium to High is only 1.9 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra is 13.3 FPS. This suggests the Ultra preset is particularly demanding, likely due to heavy effects or shadow rendering.

At 2560x1440, the results improve significantly. The average FPS is 48.4 on Ultra, 62.6 on High, 78.5 on Medium, and 99.8 on Low. The step from Ultra to High represents a 14.2 FPS gain, which is the largest jump between consecutive settings at this resolution. The difference between High and Medium is 15.9 FPS, and between Medium and Low is 21.3 FPS. All settings except Ultra clear the 60 FPS threshold, with High being the most demanding playable option.

At 1920x1080, the system performs at its best. The average FPS is 74.9 on Ultra, 101.6 on High, 121.9 on Medium, and 155.1 on Low. Every setting provides a frame rate well above 60 FPS. The largest performance gap is between Low and Medium, a difference of 33.2 FPS, which indicates that the Medium preset adds a significant amount of visual work. The gap between Medium and High is 20.3 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 26.7 FPS. The margin between the lowest playable setting, Ultra, and the 60 FPS threshold is 14.9 FPS, making 1080p Ultra a safe choice for consistent gameplay.

The Verdict

The recorded data answers the question of whether this PC can run Minimum with a clear, conditional yes. The verdict by resolution shows that at 1920x1080, the system is fully playable on all four presets, with Ultra being the best setting at an average of 74.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, it is playable on High, Low, and Medium, with High at 62.6 FPS being the best playable option. At 3840x2160, the system is not playable at any setting, as even the lowest preset falls short at 53.2 FPS.

The system is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it has substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold on the highest quality settings. At 1440p, it is still viable, but the margin for error is much smaller, and users would need to accept High settings rather than Ultra. At 4K, the combination of the Ryzen 5 2600 and RX 6600 is simply not sufficient for a smooth experience in Minimum. The CPU and GPU are well-balanced for mainstream resolutions, but the GPU's performance ceiling is reached at 4K. For a user with a 1080p monitor, this system provides an excellent experience across all settings. For a 1440p user, it is a good option with some compromises. For a 4K user, it is not recommended based on the measured data.