Minimum

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 sits in the 75th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 21484. Its nearest rivals in aggregate performance are tightly clustered. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V scores 21440, a delta of just 0.2% from the Ryzen 5 2600, which means in purely CPU-bound scenarios, these two processors should deliver nearly identical frame pacing. The Intel Core i9-11900H comes in at 21367, trailing by 0.5%, while the AMD EPYC 9454 posts 21223, a 1.2% gap. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER is the only rival ahead, with 21635 and a delta of -0.7% (meaning it outperforms the Ryzen by that margin). For a gaming context, this tells us the Ryzen 5 2600 is not a bottleneck in any meaningful way relative to these alternatives; all four rivals fall within a 1.9% spread, so swapping between them would produce imperceptible differences in frame rates for this title.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 holds the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rivals are surprisingly modest in name but statistically close. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, a delta of -0.2% (slightly ahead of the RTX 4060), while the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3% behind), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (0.5% behind), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509 (0.7% behind). These deltas are all under one percentage point, meaning the RTX 4060's raw compute performance is essentially interchangeable with these four rivals in synthetic workloads. However, that does not guarantee identical gaming behavior; the RTX 4060's architecture, driver optimization, and feature set may shift real-world results, but based on the recorded data, any of these GPUs would produce similar baseline frame rates in this game at the same settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the GPU is not the limiting factor; the CPU must keep up with high frame rates. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop from 200.2 FPS to 101.4 FPS, a 49% reduction, which is purely GPU-side scaling as resolution and settings increase. But the fact that Low at 1080p hits 200.2 FPS suggests the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond the 60 FPS threshold. Moving to 2560x1440, the same preset progression yields 131.4 FPS at Low and 65.5 FPS at Ultra, a 50% drop. At 3840x2160, the spread tightens: 68.9 FPS at Low down to 36.7 FPS at Ultra, a 47% decline. These consistent percentage drops indicate that across all resolutions, the GPU is the dominant scaling factor when changing presets.

What the data implies about CPU versus GPU roles: at 1080p, the CPU has headroom, since even the most demanding preset (Ultra) maintains 101.4 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, the CPU still holds, as Ultra delivers 65.5 FPS. It is only at 4K that the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, with Ultra dropping to 36.7 FPS and High at 43.7 FPS. The CPU's role is consistent: it does not appear to throttle the GPU at any resolution, given that the GPU-side scaling from Low to Ultra is nearly identical across all three resolutions. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the gap between Low and Ultra would shrink at higher resolutions as the GPU became more stressed, but the data shows a stable 47-50% reduction across the board. Therefore, the RTX 4060 is the primary determinant of playability, while the Ryzen 5 2600 provides sufficient throughput to avoid starving the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the lowest recorded average is 101.4 FPS on Ultra, which is still 41.4 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold. High settings produce 132.5 FPS, Medium yields 157.1 FPS, and Low reaches 200.2 FPS. These numbers indicate a smooth scaling curve with no sudden cliffs; each preset step down adds roughly 25-43 FPS. The min and max FPS are not recorded in the data, so only averages are available, but the averages alone suggest a highly playable experience at every preset for 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the results remain strong but with more variation. Ultra averages 65.5 FPS, which clears the threshold by only 5.5 FPS, making it playable but less comfortable. High averages 83.5 FPS, a 18 FPS improvement over Ultra. Medium jumps to 99.4 FPS, and Low reaches 131.4 FPS. The gap between Ultra and High is 18 FPS, while the gap between Medium and Low is 32 FPS, so the preset tiers are not evenly spaced. Ultra and High both stay above 60 FPS, so 1440p is fully playable at all settings.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Low averages 68.9 FPS, barely clearing the threshold. Medium drops to 53.4 FPS, below 60. High falls to 43.7 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 36.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 15.5 FPS, and between Medium and High is 9.7 FPS. This demonstrates that 4K requires Low settings to maintain playability; any higher preset fails the 60 FPS criterion. The data shows a clear inflection point: at 4K, the GPU's performance ceiling is reached, and even Low settings leave only 8.9 FPS of headroom above the threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1979 out of 3712 tested combos in this game. That places it in the 53rd percentile of all combinations, meaning roughly half of the tested systems perform better and half perform worse. For a mid-range CPU from 2018 paired with a current-generation GPU, this rank is logical: the CPU is not the fastest, but the GPU is capable, and the combination lands in the upper-middle of the distribution.

What does this rank imply for real use? It suggests that this combo is adequate but not exceptional for Minimum. The 3712 combos include both weaker and stronger pairings; being at 1979 means there are 1733 combos that outperform it and 1732 that underperform. The rank is not a verdict on playability, since the measured FPS data shows many playable scenarios, but it reflects relative standing among all hardware pairings in the database. For context, the CPU's 75th percentile and GPU's 61st percentile would suggest a combined rank higher than 53rd, but the game's specific workload may favor different hardware balances. This discrepancy invites investigation: the GPU is relatively stronger than the CPU in the overall distribution, yet the combo rank is lower than either component's individual percentile, hinting that Minimum may be more CPU-sensitive than the FPS breakdown alone suggests, or that other combos with slightly weaker GPUs but much stronger CPUs push ahead.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Minimum at 1920x1080 with the highest settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 101.4, which is 41.4 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Every preset at this resolution clears 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440 for this combo?

A: Ultra settings are playable at 2560x1440 with an average of 65.5 FPS, so it is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. High, Medium, and Low also clear the threshold, with averages of 83.5, 99.4, and 131.4 FPS respectively.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings. The 3840x2160 Low preset averages 68.9 FPS, which is above 60. Medium (53.4 FPS), High (43.7 FPS), and Ultra (36.7 FPS) all fall below the playability threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score is 17639. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon 780M trails by 0.3%, and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and Pro 460 trail by 0.5% and 0.7% respectively. All are within 0.7% of each other.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: This CPU and GPU combination ranks 1979 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the middle of the distribution. There are 1733 combos ranked higher and 1732 ranked lower.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more at 1080p?

A: The data shows the GPU is the primary scaling factor. At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 200.2 at Low to 101.4 at Ultra, a 49% reduction. The CPU does not appear to bottleneck, as even the highest settings maintain over 100 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with a measured average of 101.4 FPS. This provides the best visual quality while leaving 41.4 FPS of headroom above the threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra also qualifies, averaging 65.5 FPS, which is only 5.5 FPS above the threshold, so it is playable but with less margin. At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is Low, averaging 68.9 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS at 4K, so Low is the only option that maintains playability.

These recommendations prioritize the highest visual fidelity while respecting the 60 FPS floor. For users who prefer higher frame rates over visual fidelity, dropping to Medium or Low at 1440p or 1080p would provide substantial FPS increases, but the data confirms that the maximum playable preset at each resolution is Ultra for 1080p and 1440p, and Low for 4K.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Minimum, but the playable range is resolution-dependent. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 101.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 65.5 FPS and High at 83.5 FPS, providing comfortable margins. At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, averaging 68.9 FPS; Medium (53.4 FPS), High (43.7 FPS), and Ultra (36.7 FPS) all fail the 60 FPS criterion.

The verdict by resolution is clear: for 1080p and 1440p gaming, this combo delivers a fully playable experience at maximum settings. For 4K, the system is playable only at Low settings, with a modest 8.9 FPS buffer above the threshold. The data suggests that users targeting 4K should either accept Low presets or consider a stronger GPU, while those on 1080p or 1440p monitors can enjoy the game at its highest visual quality without concern. The Ryzen 5 2600 does not appear to hold back the RTX 4060 in this title, as evidenced by the consistent GPU-side scaling across resolutions. Overall, this is a capable pairing for Minimum, with the caveat that 4K requires significant settings compromises.