Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a performance profile that is heavily skewed toward the GPU, and the recorded frame rates in Minimum reflect that imbalance. Across all tested resolutions and presets, the combination produces playable results in most scenarios, with only the 4K Ultra preset dipping below the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows a system that can handle the game comfortably at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, while 4K requires a modest reduction to High for a stable experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this CPU and GPU combination spans three resolutions and four quality presets, with average frame rates recorded for each configuration. The absence of min and max FPS values means the analysis relies on averages, which still provide a clear picture of performance scaling.

At 1920x1080, the results are consistently high. Low settings produce an average of 236.7 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this combination. Medium settings follow at 213.4 FPS, and High settings deliver 181.4 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still maintains an average of 135.9 FPS. This resolution shows no signs of CPU limitation, as even the most graphics-intensive preset leaves substantial headroom above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected decline with increased pixel count. Low settings record an average of 177 FPS, while Medium settings reach 139.2 FPS. High settings drop to 118.1 FPS, and Ultra settings still manage 89.2 FPS. Every preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, indicating that the RTX 3080 Ti has ample compute capacity for this resolution, and the Ryzen 5 2600 does not bottleneck the GPU in this title.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve becomes more telling. Low settings deliver 95.1 FPS on average, which is still comfortably above 60 FPS. Medium settings drop to 72.2 FPS, and High settings come in at 61.2 FPS, just above the playable threshold. Ultra settings, however, fall to 47.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. This represents the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to meet the playability standard. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a reduction of approximately 47 FPS, which suggests that the GPU is operating near its limits at this resolution with maximum settings.

The pattern across resolutions indicates that the RTX 3080 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing. At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU has little influence on frame rates, as the GPU is able to push far beyond what most displays can refresh. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the Ryzen 5 2600's older architecture does not appear to impede performance in a meaningful way, as the frame rate drops are consistent with what would be expected from the GPU alone.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database records benchmark scores for both the CPU and GPU, and their nearest rivals provide context for how this combination compares to other hardware pairings.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 2600, the average benchmark score is 21484, placing it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V with an average score of 21440, which is 0.2% lower, meaning the Ryzen 5 2600 is effectively tied with that processor. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367, a 0.5% deficit, and the AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, a 1.2% deficit. On the other side, the Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635, which is 0.7% higher than the Ryzen 5 2600. These rivals are all within a narrow band of roughly 1.2% to 0.7% of the CPU's average score, indicating that any of these processors would produce very similar frame rates in Minimum when paired with the same GPU.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, the average benchmark score is 41187, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 with a score of 40870, which is 0.8% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with a score of 40377, which is 2% lower. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB scores 41707, which is 1.2% higher, and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 scores 41897, which is 1.7% higher. These rival GPUs bracket the RTX 3080 Ti's performance, with the M40 variants slightly ahead and the Radeon Pro 5300 and RTX 5070 slightly behind. In practical terms, a system with any of these GPUs paired with the Ryzen 5 2600 would produce frame rates within a small percentage of the recorded values, meaning the 4K Ultra result would remain below 60 FPS and the 1440p Ultra result would remain above it.

The combination of a CPU in the 75th percentile and a GPU in the 83rd percentile suggests that the overall system is well-balanced for this game, though the GPU carries most of the performance weight. Users considering a similar build could expect nearly identical behavior from any of the listed rival components.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but not at all quality presets. The recorded data shows playable frame rates at Low (95.1 FPS), Medium (72.2 FPS), and High (61.2 FPS). Ultra settings at 4K produce 47.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the highest quality preset that stays above 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 achieve an average of 89.2 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets at this resolution, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, exceed the threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 2600 compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 21484. Its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, scores 21440, a 0.2% difference. Other rivals include the Intel Core i9-11900H at 21367 (0.5% lower), the AMD EPYC 9454 at 21223 (1.2% lower), and the Intel Xeon D-1746TER at 21635 (0.7% higher). These differences are negligible for gaming performance.

Q: What is the performance gap between the RTX 3080 Ti and its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 41187. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870 (0.8% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 scores 40377 (2% lower), the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB scores 41707 (1.2% higher), and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 scores 41897 (1.7% higher). The recorded frame rates would shift by only a few FPS with these alternatives.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 2600 bottleneck the RTX 3080 Ti in this game?

A: The data suggests no significant bottleneck. At 1080p, even Ultra settings reach 135.9 FPS, which is far beyond the playable threshold. At 1440p, Ultra reaches 89.2 FPS. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as frame rates drop below 60 FPS only at Ultra settings. The CPU's benchmark percentile (75th) is lower than the GPU's (83rd), but the measured FPS shows the GPU is still able to perform to its expected level.

Q: What is the lowest recorded average FPS for this system?

A: The lowest average FPS is 47.9, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is the only configuration in the dataset that falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Minimum is answered clearly by the verdict data. At 1920x1080, all four presets achieve frame rates well above 60 FPS, with Ultra delivering 135.9 FPS and Low reaching 236.7 FPS. This resolution is fully playable at any setting, with no concerns about smoothness or responsiveness. At 2560x1440, the same holds true, as Ultra settings maintain 89.2 FPS and even the most demanding preset stays comfortably above the threshold. Both of these resolutions can be played at maximum quality without compromise.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, each of which clears 60 FPS. High settings produce 61.2 FPS, which is just above the threshold, while Medium and Low provide more headroom at 72.2 FPS and 95.1 FPS respectively. Ultra settings at 4K are not playable, as the 47.9 FPS average falls below the threshold. This means the system can run the game at 4K, but users must accept High as the maximum preset for a stable experience. Given that High settings still deliver 61.2 FPS, the system is capable of 4K gaming with a minor visual compromise.

The overall verdict is that this PC is more than sufficient for Minimum at 1080p and 1440p, and it remains viable at 4K with a single preset level reduction. The RTX 3080 Ti's high memory bandwidth and compute throughput drive these results, while the Ryzen 5 2600 provides enough processing power to avoid becoming a limiting factor. For users with a 1080p or 1440p display, this system will run the game at maximum settings with frame rates far beyond what is needed. For 4K users, High settings are the recommended ceiling.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings for each resolution are defined as the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS, based on the recorded averages.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, which achieves an average of 61.2 FPS. This is the highest quality preset that stays above the playable threshold. Medium settings also exceed 60 FPS at 72.2 FPS, but High is preferred because it offers better visual fidelity while still clearing the threshold. Low settings at 95.1 FPS are available but provide no advantage over High in terms of playability. Ultra settings at 47.9 FPS are not playable and should be avoided at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, which delivers an average of 89.2 FPS. Every preset at this resolution exceeds 60 FPS, so the most demanding option is also the most playable option. Low settings reach 177 FPS, Medium settings reach 139.2 FPS, and High settings reach 118.1 FPS, but Ultra provides the best visual experience without sacrificing frame rate. This configuration offers substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, making it ideal for high refresh rate displays.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 135.9 FPS. The performance at this resolution is so strong that even the most demanding preset leaves more than double the playable threshold. Low settings record 236.7 FPS, Medium settings record 213.4 FPS, and High settings record 181.4 FPS, but Ultra is the clear choice for maximum quality. The frame rate at Ultra is high enough to support 144Hz displays without issue.

The data indicates that users should prioritize Ultra settings at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K users should choose High settings to maintain a stable 60 FPS experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination against all other tested combinations for Minimum. The combo rank is 1035 out of 3712 total combinations, placing it in the upper third of all systems tested. This rank reflects the overall performance of the pairing, which is dominated by the RTX 3080 Ti's strong benchmark results.

The 1035th position out of 3712 means that roughly 72% of tested combinations perform better, while approximately 28% perform worse. This is a solid result for a system built around a 2018 CPU and a 2021 GPU. The Ryzen 5 2600's 75th percentile CPU score and the RTX 3080 Ti's 83rd percentile GPU score contribute to this ranking, though the GPU's higher percentile suggests it is the primary driver of the system's position.

In the context of the measured FPS data, this rank is consistent with the observed performance. The system clears 60 FPS at 4K High but fails at 4K Ultra, which places it above many older or lower-end combinations that cannot handle 4K at all. At 1080p and 1440p, the frame rates are high enough to rank well against systems with newer CPUs, as the GPU does most of the heavy lifting in this title.

The proximity of the CPU and GPU rivals, with deltas of less than 2% in either direction, means that swapping in any of those components would shift the rank by only a small margin. The 1035th position is therefore a stable representation of this combination's capability. For users seeking a system that runs Minimum well at high resolutions, this pairing delivers a strong balance of CPU and GPU performance, with the main limitation appearing only at 4K Ultra.