Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a wide spread of frame rates in Minimum, depending heavily on the resolution and the graphics preset. The recorded data shows that this combination is highly capable at 1080p, with all four presets clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold, while 1440p remains mostly playable but with a notable exception at the highest settings. At 4K, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates across all tested presets, making it unsuitable for that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the recorded average frame rates are consistently below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Low preset produced an average of 59 FPS, which is just one frame short of being considered playable. The Medium preset averaged 45.6 FPS, while High dropped further to 37.3 FPS. The Ultra preset was the most demanding, yielding an average of only 27.6 FPS. None of these settings at 4K reach the playable mark, and the margin between Low and Ultra is substantial, a 31.4 FPS difference between the best and worst performing presets.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the situation improves considerably. The Low preset delivered an average of 109.5 FPS, providing a very smooth experience. Medium averaged 86.8 FPS, and High averaged 72.1 FPS, which still clears the 60 FPS threshold with a reasonable buffer. The Ultra preset, however, fell short with an average of 56.3 FPS, missing the playable mark by 3.7 FPS. The scaling between Low and Ultra at this resolution shows a drop of 53.2 FPS, indicating that the higher preset demands significantly more from the hardware.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combo performs at its best. The Low preset produced an average of 167.3 FPS, which is exceptionally high. Medium averaged 132.9 FPS, and High averaged 107.7 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset managed an average of 86.2 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 81.1 FPS, showcasing the large performance cost of the Ultra preset while still maintaining playability across the board.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run the game at 4K resolution?

A: No. The recorded data shows that at 3840x2160, none of the four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) reach the 60 FPS playable threshold. The closest is Low with an average of 59 FPS, which is still below the mark.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p that stays above 60 FPS?

A: The High preset is the most demanding option at 2560x1440 that remains playable, with an average of 72.1 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the threshold at this resolution.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 86.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. It is the most demanding preset that can be used at this resolution while maintaining playability.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K on the Ultra preset?

A: The average frame rate drops from 86.2 FPS at 1920x1080 to 27.6 FPS at 3840x2160, a decrease of 58.6 FPS when using the Ultra preset.

Q: Which preset at 1440p is closest to the 60 FPS threshold?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 averages 72.1 FPS, which is 12.1 FPS above the threshold. The Ultra preset averages 56.3 FPS, which is 3.7 FPS below the threshold, making it the only unplayable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and High at 1080p?

A: The Low preset averages 167.3 FPS, while the High preset averages 107.7 FPS. This represents a difference of 59.6 FPS between the two presets at 1920x1080.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data indicates that the performance scaling in Minimum is strongly tied to resolution, which points to the GPU being the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are very high across all presets, ranging from 86.2 FPS on Ultra to 167.3 FPS on Low. When moving to 2560x1440, the same presets see significant drops: Ultra falls from 86.2 to 56.3 FPS, and Low falls from 167.3 to 109.5 FPS. This reduction of roughly 30 to 60 FPS when increasing resolution suggests that the graphics card is being pushed harder as the pixel count rises.

At 3840x2160, the trend becomes even more pronounced. The Low preset drops to 59 FPS, which is a substantial decrease from the 109.5 FPS at 1440p. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 27.6 FPS, a severe reduction from its 1080p performance. The consistent pattern across all presets, where higher resolutions lead to proportionally lower frame rates, indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining performance at these settings. The CPU, while important for maintaining high frame rates, is not the bottleneck here, as even the lowest preset at 1080p does not show signs of being limited by the processor.

The data also shows that the preset selection has a larger impact at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 81.1 FPS, while at 1440p it narrows to 53.2 FPS, and at 4K it shrinks to 31.4 FPS. This suggests that at lower resolutions, where the GPU has more headroom, the settings have a greater influence on the final frame rate. At higher resolutions, the GPU is already saturated, so the relative impact of each preset diminishes. The Ryzen 5 2600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides sufficient processing power to keep up with the RTX 2060 SUPER, but the measurements show that the graphics card is the key component for this game.

The Verdict

The recorded data provides a clear answer on whether this PC can run Minimum. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with all four presets exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset, the most demanding option, averages 86.2 FPS, meaning the game can be played with maximum settings at this resolution without issue. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable for most settings. The High preset averages 72.1 FPS, Low averages 109.5 FPS, and Medium averages 86.8 FPS, all above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, is not playable at this resolution, averaging 56.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system cannot maintain playable frame rates on any preset. The best result is the Low preset at 59 FPS, which falls just short of the threshold. The verdict is that this combo is suitable for 1080p gaming at any preset and for 1440p gaming up to the High preset, but it is not suitable for 4K gaming.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for both components provides context for what other hardware might deliver similar results. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 21484. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V is the closest match, with an average score of 21440, a negligible 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367, which is 0.5% lower, while the Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635, a 0.7% advantage. The AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, which is 1.2% lower. These CPUs are all within a small performance band, so any of them would likely produce very similar frame rates in Minimum when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is the nearest rival, scoring 18159, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, a 0.5% advantage, while the AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, which is 1.5% higher. The Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, a 1.6% advantage. These GPUs are all within a close performance range, so swapping the RTX 2060 SUPER for any of these would yield similar measured FPS in this game, subject to the same resolution and preset constraints.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured data, the recommended settings for each resolution are determined by the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it averages 86.2 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold. This allows for maximum visual quality at the most common gaming resolution. At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best option, averaging 72.1 FPS. While it is not the highest visual preset, it is the most demanding one that maintains playability, as the Ultra preset falls to 56.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, there is no playable preset. The Low preset comes closest with an average of 59 FPS, but it still misses the 60 FPS threshold, so no recommended settings exist for this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2533 out of 3712 total combos for Minimum. This places the system in the lower portion of the rankings, roughly in the 32nd percentile of all tested configurations. The rank reflects the overall capability of the combo across all tested resolutions and settings, and it is consistent with the measured performance data, which shows strong results at 1080p and 1440p but a clear failure to reach playable frame rates at 4K. The relatively high rank number indicates that many other combinations perform better, but the data also shows that this specific combo is more than sufficient for 1080p gaming and can handle 1440p with adjusted settings.