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CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data for this combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and an AMD Radeon RX 9060 in Minimum shows a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance at lower resolutions, shifting toward a more balanced load as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings, with the Low preset reaching 187 FPS average and Ultra still holding 92 FPS average. This suggests the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution, and the CPU is managing the game logic without becoming a limiting factor. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 95 FPS drop (from 187 to 92), a 50.8% reduction, which is typical for a game where pixel throughput and shading complexity drive the frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS at Low is 121, which is 35.3% lower than the 1080p Low result. This is a substantial reduction, indicating that the GPU's rendering load is increasing significantly. The High preset at 1440p delivers 78 FPS average, which is still comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At this resolution, the gap between Low and Ultra narrows compared to 1080p: the drop from Low to Ultra is 62 FPS (from 121 to 59), a 51.2% reduction. This pattern suggests that while the GPU is becoming more stressed, the CPU is still providing enough throughput to avoid major frame pacing issues.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The Low preset delivers 65 FPS average, just above the 60 FPS threshold, while Medium drops to 50 FPS average, High falls to 42 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 32 FPS. The scaling from 1440p Low to 4K Low is a 46.3% reduction (from 121 to 65 FPS), which is a steeper decline than the 1080p to 1440p step. This indicates that at 4K, the RX 9060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus are being pushed hard, and the CPU's role diminishes relative to the GPU's pixel processing workload.

The data shows no min or max FPS values for the Low, High, and Ultra presets at most resolutions, which suggests the benchmark recorded stable frame delivery without significant spikes or dips in those configurations. The Medium presets at all three resolutions include min and max values: at 1080p Medium, the range is 122 to 165 FPS (a 43 FPS spread), at 1440p Medium it is 79 to 106 FPS (a 27 FPS spread), and at 4K Medium it is 42 to 57 FPS (a 15 FPS spread). This tightening range with increasing resolution further confirms that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts, as the frame time variation compresses when the GPU is saturated.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Comparing the CPU and GPU to their nearest rivals in the database provides context for what other hardware might behave similarly. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 21484, placing it in the 75th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, which scores 21440 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core i9-11900H at 21367 (0.5% lower), the Intel Xeon D-1746TER at 21635 (0.7% higher), and the AMD EPYC 9454 at 21223 (1.2% lower). These deltas are all within 1.2%, meaning that a system built with any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum when paired with the same GPU, assuming the game's CPU demands are modest relative to these processors' capabilities.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, placing it in the 59th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at 16129 (0.7% higher), the AMD Radeon R9 370X at 15862 (1.0% lower), the AMD Radeon RX 7700 at 15852 (1.0% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 at 15679 (2.1% lower). The RX 9060 and RTX 3060 Ti are effectively tied in raw benchmark performance, so swapping between them would likely produce nearly identical FPS results in Minimum at all resolutions and settings. The R9 370X and RX 7700 are also within 1% of the RX 9060, suggesting that those cards would fall within a few frames of the measured averages. The Pro W5500 trails by 2.1%, which could translate to a 1 to 2 FPS difference at 4K Ultra, but the overall playability verdict would remain unchanged.

It is important to note that the nearest rival comparisons are based on aggregate benchmark scores, not game-specific measurements. The actual in-game performance could vary based on driver optimizations and architecture-specific behavior, but the data indicates that any of these alternatives would be a close substitute for this combo.

The Verdict

The recorded data clearly answers the question of whether this PC can run Minimum at playable frame rates. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS average. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets clear this bar: Low at 187 FPS, Medium at 143 FPS, High at 120 FPS, and Ultra at 92 FPS. This means the system is not just playable at 1080p, it is exceptionally smooth, with the worst-case Ultra preset still delivering 92 FPS average, which is 53.3% above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, three of the four presets clear 60 FPS. Low delivers 121 FPS, Medium delivers 92 FPS, and High delivers 78 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 59 FPS average, which is just 1 FPS below the threshold. This is a borderline result: the average is technically below 60, but a single frame difference means that in practice, some users might perceive it as playable. The database classifies Ultra at 1440p as not playable, so the recommended maximum settings at this resolution are High.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset clears 60 FPS, delivering 65 FPS average. Medium drops to 50 FPS, High to 42 FPS, and Ultra to 32 FPS. The verdict is straightforward: at 4K, the system can run the game at Low settings with a playable frame rate, but any higher preset will result in noticeable stutter and reduced smoothness. Overall, this combination is fully capable of running Minimum at 1080p and 1440p with high visual quality, and at 4K only with reduced settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 2179 out of 3712 total combos. This places it in the 58.7th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly 58.7% of the combinations in the database. The rank reflects the overall balance of CPU and GPU performance, and given that the GPU is in the 59th percentile and the CPU is in the 75th percentile, the combo's ranking is slightly below the CPU's individual standing but above the GPU's standing. This suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor for this game, as the CPU has more headroom than the GPU relative to their respective pools.

The rank of 2179 indicates that this is a mid-to-upper tier system for Minimum. It is not a top-tier combination, but it is far from underpowered. The measured FPS numbers confirm this: the system delivers 187 FPS at 1080p Low, which is a very high frame rate, but the 4K Ultra result of 32 FPS shows that it cannot handle maximum settings at the highest resolution. The combo's rank would likely improve at lower resolutions, where the CPU's strong relative performance (75th percentile) becomes more impactful, but the database only provides a single overall rank for the game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table summarizes all recorded FPS measurements for this combination in Minimum:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 42 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 65 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 50 | 42 | 57 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 32 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | High | 78 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 121 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 92 | 79 | 106 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 59 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | High | 120 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 187 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 143 | 122 | 165 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 92 | N/A | N/A |

At 1080p, the progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent degradation: 187 to 143 to 120 to 92. Each step down in settings costs roughly 25 to 30 FPS, with the largest single drop being from Low to Medium (44 FPS). At 1440p, the same progression yields 121 to 92 to 78 to 59, with the Low to Medium drop being 29 FPS and the Medium to High drop being 14 FPS. At 4K, the progression is 65 to 50 to 42 to 32, with the Low to Medium drop being 15 FPS and the High to Ultra drop being 10 FPS. The diminishing returns of each setting step at higher resolutions confirm the GPU-bound nature of the workload.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 60 FPS in 1920x1080?*

A: Yes, all four settings presets at 1920x1080 exceed 60 FPS. The lowest average is 92 FPS at Ultra, and the highest is 187 FPS at Low.

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

A: The High preset is the most demanding setting that maintains 60 FPS, delivering 78 FPS average. Ultra falls to 59 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, which delivers 65 FPS average. Medium (50 FPS), High (42 FPS), and Ultra (32 FPS) all fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, while the RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129. The RTX 3060 Ti is 0.7% higher, which is a negligible difference in real-world gaming.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 2600 compare to the Core Ultra 5 228V?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 scores 21484, while the Core Ultra 5 228V scores 21440. The Ryzen 5 2600 is 0.2% higher, indicating virtually identical CPU performance.

Q: What is the frame range for the Medium preset at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 has an average of 92 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average at each resolution is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is playable, delivering 92 FPS average. This is the highest visual quality available, and the frame rate is 53.3% above the 60 FPS threshold, providing ample headroom for demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best playable option, with 78 FPS average. This is 30% above the threshold, offering a smooth experience. The Ultra preset at 59 FPS is just below the threshold, so High is the recommended maximum.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only playable option, delivering 65 FPS average. This is 8.3% above the threshold, leaving minimal room for fluctuation. Medium at 50 FPS is not playable, so users at 4K must accept reduced visual fidelity to maintain smooth gameplay.