Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT pairing holds rank 1799 out of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum, a third-person shooter released in June 2014. Both components land in the 71st percentile of their respective pools, and the recorded measurements show a clear path to playable frame rates. With a playable threshold of 60 FPS, this combo delivers 60+ FPS at 1080p and 1440p across all four presets, while 4K requires dropping to Low settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1799 out of 3712 places it in the upper-middle range of the database. This is not a top-tier pairing, but it sits comfortably ahead of the median tested combination. The CPU's average benchmark score is 17035, and the GPU's average is 26011. Both components hold a 71st percentile position against all tested CPUs and GPUs, meaning they outperform roughly 71% of components in their respective categories.

In the context of Minimum, a title from 2014, this ranking translates into significant headroom. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15045 and single-core score of 2124 indicate a balanced processor that can handle both threaded and single-threaded workloads. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 20700 confirms strong rasterization capability, which is the primary requirement for this genre. Compared to the entire database, this combo is neither a performance outlier nor a weak link; it is a dependable mid-range solution that clears the 60 FPS threshold in most scenarios. The rank reflects the combined performance in this specific game, and the data shows that the pairing does not encounter any hard bottlenecks until 4K Ultra settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded FPS data across resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 211.7 FPS, which drops to 135 FPS at 1440p Low and 73.5 FPS at 4K Low. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter as resolution increases. The CPU, with 12 threads and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, has ample headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. The single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2124, is strong enough to avoid bottlenecking in a 2014 title that likely does not scale well beyond a few cores.

At 1080p Ultra, the combo still achieves 105.9 FPS, showing that even at maximum settings, the CPU is not the constraint. Moving to 1440p Ultra, the frame rate drops to 68 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 35.6 FPS. The steep decline from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra (105.9 to 35.6) is a classic GPU-bound pattern. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra preset demands more than the 2560 shading units can deliver. In contrast, the CPU's role remains consistent: it sustains high frame rates at low resolutions, but once the GPU saturates, additional CPU headroom does not recover the frame rate. The data shows that for this game, the GPU dictates playability at 4K, while the CPU is largely irrelevant above 1080p. At 1080p, the CPU's 12 threads and high single-core score keep the GPU fed, allowing the 211.7 FPS peak at Low settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database records average FPS for 12 configurations, spanning three resolutions and four presets. At 3840x2160 (4K), the High preset yields 48.9 FPS, Low yields 73.5 FPS, Medium yields 56.5 FPS, and Ultra yields 35.6 FPS. Only the Low preset exceeds the 60 FPS threshold at 4K, and even that margin is just 13.5 FPS. The Medium preset falls short at 56.5 FPS, while High and Ultra are well below playable levels.

At 2560x1440, all presets clear 60 FPS. High delivers 87.9 FPS, Low delivers 135 FPS, Medium delivers 108.1 FPS, and Ultra delivers 68 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is the most demanding playable option, with a margin of 8 FPS over the threshold. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1440p is substantial, showing that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the resolution even at maximum settings.

At 1920x1080, the combo is decisively playable across the board. High delivers 136.2 FPS, Low delivers 211.7 FPS, Medium delivers 165.7 FPS, and Ultra delivers 105.9 FPS. The 1080p Low result of 211.7 FPS represents the peak output of this pairing, while the 4K Ultra result of 35.6 FPS is the lowest recorded. These numbers illustrate a clear hierarchy: 1080p offers massive headroom, 1440p offers comfortable playability, and 4K is limited to Low settings for a 60 FPS experience. The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra narrows as resolution increases, confirming that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Ryzen 5 3600 within 0.2% of several other processors. The Intel Core i7-1260P has an average score of 17007, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen's 17035. The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, also 0.2% away. The AMD EPYC 7573X and EPYC 7742 score 17070 and 16998 respectively, each within 0.2% of the Ryzen. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum when paired with the same GPU. The differences are negligible, so a user swapping between these processors would not notice any change in the recorded FPS.

For the GPU, the Radeon RX 6750 XT's average score of 26011 is closely matched by several alternatives. The AMD Radeon R9 M395X scores 25891, which is 0.5% lower. The AMD FirePro W7100 scores 25856, 0.6% lower. The AMD FirePro D700 scores 25842, 0.7% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile scores 25740, 1.1% lower. These GPUs would produce similar FPS in the game, though the RX 6750 XT holds a slight edge. The delta values are all within 1.1%, so the overall performance envelope is nearly identical. For a user seeking a comparable experience, swapping in any of these components would not meaningfully change the measured results. The data indicates that the combo's performance is robust enough that minor component variations do not push it below the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p or 1440p.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K with 60 FPS?

A: Only at Low settings. The recorded 4K Low average is 73.5 FPS. At Medium, it drops to 56.5 FPS, and at High and Ultra it falls to 48.9 and 35.6 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: The verdict data shows all four presets are playable at 1440p. The best setting is Ultra, which averages 68 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold. Low, Medium, and High also clear 60 FPS with averages of 135, 108.1, and 87.9 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: It ranks 1799 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. Both the CPU and GPU sit in the 71st percentile of their respective categories, meaning they outperform roughly 71% of tested components.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU's launch MSRP is $199, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 549 USD. These are the only pricing figures recorded in the database.

Q: Which component limits performance at 4K?

A: The GPU. The frame rate drops from 105.9 FPS at 1080p Ultra to 35.6 FPS at 4K Ultra, while the CPU's single-thread score of 2124 and multicore score of 15045 suggest it is not the bottleneck. The GPU's 12 GB of memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the 4K Ultra preset.

Q: Is the game playable at 1080p on Ultra?

A: Yes. The 1080p Ultra preset averages 105.9 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold. All other 1080p presets exceed 136 FPS, with Low reaching 211.7 FPS.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Minimum with a 60 FPS experience in most configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the threshold, with Ultra averaging 105.9 FPS and Low reaching 211.7 FPS. At 2560x1440, every preset is playable, including Ultra at 68 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve playability, averaging 73.5 FPS. The verdict data explicitly lists Low as the only playable setting at 4K, while 1440p and 1080p have all settings marked playable. For users with a 1080p or 1440p monitor, this combo offers a smooth experience with no compromises. For 4K users, the Low preset is the only viable option, and even then the margin over 60 FPS is 13.5 FPS. The combo's rank of 1799 out of 3712 reflects its balanced nature, and the measured FPS confirms it is a capable pairing for this 2014 title, provided the resolution and settings are chosen appropriately. In short, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and Radeon RX 6750 XT deliver a solid 60 FPS experience at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K limited to Low settings.