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Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination shows a wide spread of performance across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT deliver 273.2 FPS on Low, 233.1 FPS on Medium, 193.1 FPS on High, and 144.8 FPS on Ultra. Every preset at this resolution clears the playable threshold of 60 FPS by a massive margin, with the lowest average still more than double the threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high. Low settings produce 194.9 FPS, Medium drops to 148.8 FPS, High sits at 123.9 FPS, and Ultra still manages 93.3 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent: each preset loses roughly 25-30% of its frame rate, which is typical for a resolution increase that adds about 78% more pixels. The GPU load scales predictably, and the CPU does not become a limiting factor at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the 4K results show the first real strain on the system. Low settings hold 107 FPS, Medium drops to 77.4 FPS, High comes in at 69.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 50.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial, a 56.3 FPS difference, which indicates that the GPU is being pushed hard at this resolution. The data shows that High is the most demanding preset that remains playable at 4K, with 69.4 FPS average.

The measured data does not include min or max FPS values for any configuration, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. This means the consistency of frame pacing cannot be assessed, but the average scores are high enough across most settings that occasional dips would likely still land within acceptable ranges.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT becomes clear when examining the scaling between resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the GPU has headroom to spare. The difference between Low and Ultra is 128.4 FPS, showing that the graphics card is the primary driver of performance. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 2 architecture, provides enough throughput to keep the GPU fed at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the pattern holds. The GPU still dominates the performance curve, with a 101.6 FPS spread between Low and Ultra. The CPU does not appear to bottleneck the system here, as the frame rates remain exceptionally high. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a proportional drop across all presets, which indicates that neither component is hitting a hard ceiling.

The 3840x2160 results tell a different story. The spread between Low and Ultra is 56.3 FPS, which is narrower than at lower resolutions. This compression suggests the GPU is becoming the limiting factor, as the pixel throughput demands more from the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The CPU's role diminishes at 4K, since the frame rates drop below the point where processor speed would constrain the graphics card. The Ryzen 5 3600's single-thread score of 696 in 3DMark and its 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs are sufficient for this game at every resolution tested.

The preset scaling also reveals the GPU's character. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium costs 40.1 FPS, Medium to High costs 40 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 48.3 FPS. The cost of each preset step is relatively even, which means the GPU has balanced shader and memory resources. The 20 GB GDDR6 memory with 800.0 GB/s bandwidth is clearly not a constraint at any resolution, as even the 4K Ultra preset only requires a fraction of that capacity.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this combination at rank 807 out of 3712 tested combos. This puts it in the top 21.7% of all systems tested for this game. The ranking reflects the strong GPU performance paired with a mid-range CPU that is not holding the system back significantly.

The GPU itself sits at the 55th percentile among all GPUs, which is a modest percentile for a card with this level of raw performance. The average benchmark score of 13745 for the RX 7900 XT is notable, but its nearest rivals in the database include some unexpected entries. The AMD Radeon 660M scores 13812, which is 0.5% higher, and the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile scores 13821, also 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 570X scores 13871, 0.9% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT scores 13543, which is 1.5% lower. These delta percentages are small, indicating that the database's aggregate GPU scores place this card in a tight cluster with other hardware that would behave differently in real gaming workloads.

The CPU ranks at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17035. Its nearest rivals are all within a 0.2% delta: the Intel Core i7-1260P scores 17007, the Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, the AMD EPYC 7573X scores 17070, and the AMD EPYC 7742 scores 16998. This tight grouping means the Ryzen 5 3600 is statistically indistinguishable from these processors in aggregate benchmarks, though their different core configurations would matter in other workloads.

The combination's rank of 807 suggests that while the individual components are not top-tier in their respective percentile rankings, the pairing works well for this game. The RX 7900 XT's raw power compensates for the CPU's mid-range standing, and the game's engine does not appear to demand excessive multi-threading.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For builders looking at the CPU side, the nearest rivals to the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 offer similar aggregate performance. The Intel Core i5-11400 is within 0.2% of the same average benchmark score, making it a direct alternative for this game. The Intel Core i7-1260P, despite being a mobile processor, also lands within 0.2%, which suggests that laptop users with that chip could expect similar CPU-bound behavior. The server-class AMD EPYC 7573X and AMD EPYC 7742 also fall within the same 0.2% delta, but their platform requirements make them impractical for gaming builds.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals present a more complex picture. The AMD Radeon 660M and NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile both score within 0.5% of the RX 7900 XT in aggregate benchmarks, but these are mobile or integrated-class parts. Their real-world gaming performance would differ substantially from the desktop RX 7900 XT, despite similar average scores. The AMD Radeon RX 570X is 0.9% higher in aggregate score, which is a much older architecture. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT scores 1.5% lower, making it the closest modern desktop alternative in the database.

For this specific game, the data suggests that swapping the CPU to an Intel Core i5-11400 would produce nearly identical results, as the game is not heavily CPU-bound at the tested resolutions. Swapping the GPU to an AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT would likely yield slightly lower frame rates, given its 1.5% lower aggregate score, but the difference would be small. The other GPU rivals are not practical recommendations for a desktop gaming system.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the system can run every preset above 60 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, delivers 144.8 FPS average. This is the recommended setting for 1080p, as there is no reason to compromise visual quality when the frame rate is still more than double the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the same conclusion applies. Ultra settings produce 93.3 FPS average, which is comfortably above 60 FPS. The system has enough headroom that even the most demanding preset keeps the experience smooth. High settings at 123.9 FPS would be an option for players prioritizing higher refresh rates, but Ultra is viable.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. Ultra settings drop to 50.7 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold. The best playable setting is High, with an average of 69.4 FPS. Medium settings at 77.4 FPS offer additional headroom, and Low at 107 FPS would be the choice for maximum frame rates. The database's verdict confirms High as the best setting at 4K, balancing visual fidelity with a playable frame rate.

The playable settings list for 4K includes High, Low, and Medium, with Ultra excluded. For 1440p and 1080p, all four presets are playable.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K with the highest settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 50.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The most demanding playable setting at 4K is High, with an average of 69.4 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra settings are fully playable at 2560x1440, with an average of 93.3 FPS. This is the recommended preset, as it stays well above the 60 FPS threshold while providing the highest visual quality.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Ultra settings, the system delivers 144.8 FPS at 1080p, 93.3 FPS at 1440p, and 50.7 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 42.6 FPS, which is larger than the 51.5 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p, reflecting the increasing GPU load at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor?

A: At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU is the primary driver of performance, with large frame rate differences between presets. At 4K, the GPU becomes even more dominant, as the narrower spread between presets indicates the graphics card is the bottleneck. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking among all processors is sufficient for this game.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 807th out of 3712 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top 21.7% of all systems. The GPU's aggregate score is in the 55th percentile, while the CPU's is in the 71st percentile.

Q: What frame rate can I expect with Low settings at 1080p?

A: Low settings at 1920x1080 produce an average of 273.2 FPS. This is the highest frame rate recorded for this combination across all tested resolutions and settings.