Minimum

FAQ

Q: What is the playable threshold for this game?

A: The database uses a playable threshold of 60 FPS. Any preset that maintains an average at or above 60 FPS is considered playable.

Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The recorded average at 3840x2160 Low is 65 FPS. Higher presets at 4K fall below 60 FPS: Medium averages 50 FPS, High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra averages 32 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p for this system?

A: High settings deliver the best playable experience at 2560x1440, with an average of 78 FPS. Ultra drops to 59 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Which preset offers the highest FPS at 1080p?

A: Low settings at 1920x1080 produce the highest recorded average at 187 FPS. Ultra still clears the threshold comfortably at 92 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, which is 0.7% higher. The AMD Radeon R9 370X and RX 7700 score 15862 and 15852 respectively, both about 1% lower.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all tested processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 sits in the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 17035, placing it within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-1260P and AMD EPYC 7742.

CPU and GPU Roles

Benchmark results across resolutions reveal how the balance shifts between the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and the AMD Radeon RX 9060 in Minimum. At 1920x1080, the system is heavily GPU-bound at lower presets. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a decline from 187 FPS to 92 FPS, a 95 FPS drop. This scaling indicates the GPU is the primary limiter when the resolution is low and the CPU can feed frames quickly.

At 2560x1440, the pattern changes. Low settings average 121 FPS, while High drops to 78 FPS and Ultra to 59 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 62 FPS, narrower than at 1080p. This suggests the CPU begins to matter more as resolution increases, but the GPU still dominates the performance curve. The medium preset at 1440p records a minimum of 79 FPS, confirming that the system remains fluid through mid-tier settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the overwhelming bottleneck. Low averages 65 FPS, Medium 50 FPS, High 42 FPS, and Ultra 32 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is just 33 FPS, meaning even the lowest preset is constrained by the Radeon RX 9060's pixel throughput. The CPU's role at 4K is minimal; the data shows that resolution scaling punishes the GPU far more than the processor.

The recorded FPS deltas between resolutions reinforce this. At Low settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces average FPS from 187 to 121, a 35% drop. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Low reduces it from 121 to 65, a 46% drop. At High settings, 1080p to 1440p goes from 120 to 78 (35% lower), and 1440p to 4K goes from 78 to 42 (46% lower). The consistent scaling pattern indicates the GPU is the dominant factor across all resolutions, with the CPU contributing only at the highest frame rates on 1080p Low.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 provide context for CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i7-1260P scores 17007, just 0.2% below the Ryzen 5 3600's 17035. The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, 0.2% higher. Both would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum if the game were CPU-limited, which the data shows it rarely is. The AMD EPYC 7573X and EPYC 7742 also fall within 0.2% of the Ryzen 5 3600, though these server chips are unlikely pairings for a gaming rig.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 9060's nearest rivals offer a clear picture of its performance class. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti averages 16129, 0.7% higher, meaning it would produce slightly better FPS in GPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Radeon R9 370X and RX 7700 both score about 1% lower, so they would land within a few frames of the RX 9060 at each preset. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 trails by 2.1%, making it a slightly weaker alternative.

In practical terms for Minimum, swapping the RX 9060 for an RTX 3060 Ti would yield roughly 1-2 FPS higher averages at 4K Ultra, while moving to an RX 7700 would cost a similar margin. The CPU alternatives would show no measurable difference in this title, as even the 1080p Low preset at 187 FPS does not appear to strain the Ryzen 5 3600's six cores and twelve threads.

The Verdict

This combination can run Minimum, and at most resolutions it clears the 60 FPS threshold with room to spare. The verdict by resolution is clear. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, including Ultra at 92 FPS. At 2560x1440, High, Medium, and Low all stay above 60 FPS, with High delivering the best visual quality at 78 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, averaging 65 FPS.

The 1440p Ultra preset is the only borderline case, averaging 59 FPS, one frame short of the threshold. This is not a failure, but it means players seeking Ultra at 1440p would need to accept a near-60 experience or drop to High for a comfortable margin.

For 4K users, the system is functional but limited. Low settings at 4K are playable, but Medium and above fall below the threshold. The data indicates the RX 9060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus are sufficient for Low at 2160p, but not for higher presets. The CPU is never the limiting factor in this game; every playable result is constrained by the GPU.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 65 FPS. Medium falls to 50 FPS and is not recommended for sustained play. High and Ultra are progressively worse, at 42 and 32 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, the best preset that maintains 60 FPS or higher is High, averaging 78 FPS. Medium is also playable at 92 FPS, but High offers better visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. Ultra misses the mark at 59 FPS, just below the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the best preset is Ultra, averaging 92 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and it still clears the threshold by a wide margin. Medium averages 143 FPS, High 120 FPS, and Low 187 FPS, but Ultra is the clear choice for maximum fidelity.

The minimum FPS data reinforces these choices. At 4K Medium, the recorded minimum is 42 FPS, confirming that dips below the threshold occur. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 79 FPS, safely above 60. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 122 FPS, proving the system has ample headroom at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 2179 out of 3712 combos. That places it in the lower half of all tested systems, which is consistent with the GPU's 59th percentile ranking among all graphics cards. The CPU ranks higher, in the 71st percentile, but the GPU is the limiting factor.

The rank reflects the overall performance envelope. Many combos in the database will exceed the 4K Medium threshold that this system cannot reach, and a significant number will also surpass the 1440p Ultra mark. However, the combo's ability to handle 1080p Ultra at 92 FPS and 1440p High at 78 FPS ensures it remains relevant for mainstream gaming.

The delta between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's mid-tier percentile explains the imbalance. A stronger GPU would move this combo up the rankings substantially, while a weaker CPU would have little effect given the game's reliance on the graphics card. For Minimum specifically, the recorded data shows that this system is a solid 1080p performer, a capable 1440p machine, and a limited 4K option.