Minimum

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 273.9 FPS, Medium reaches 238.3 FPS, High produces 198.3 FPS, and Ultra still maintains 151.2 FPS. These figures indicate that at Full HD, the hardware is nowhere near its limit; even the most demanding preset leaves substantial headroom above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain well above playable levels. Low settings produce 199.7 FPS, Medium drops to 150.4 FPS, High yields 130.3 FPS, and Ultra settles at 98.5 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable reduction in frame rate, roughly 27% lower at Ultra (151.2 to 98.5 FPS), but the absolute numbers remain strong. Every preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS bar by a wide margin, with the lowest recorded average being 98.5 FPS at Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes more dramatically. Low settings still deliver 106.9 FPS, which is comfortably playable. Medium drops to 80.3 FPS, and High falls to 69.9 FPS. However, Ultra at 4K dips to 52.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset where the system fails to maintain smooth gameplay. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is notable: 69.9 FPS versus 52.4 FPS, a difference of 17.5 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset imposes a significant additional load at this resolution.

The min and max FPS fields are not recorded in the database for any resolution or setting, so the analysis relies entirely on average frame rates. The absence of min/max data means we cannot assess frame time consistency or stuttering behavior, but the average figures alone provide a clear picture of overall performance capability.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 in the database's CPU benchmarks include the Intel Core i7-1260P, which scores 17007 with a delta of 0.2% relative to the Ryzen's average benchmark score of 17035. The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, a delta of -0.2%, meaning it is effectively identical in performance. Two AMD EPYC server chips, the EPYC 7573X at 17070 (-0.2%) and the EPYC 7742 at 16998 (0.2%), also fall within the same performance band. These four processors are all within a fraction of a percent of the Ryzen 5 3600's aggregate score, so any of them would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in this game.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's nearest rivals are all within a narrow margin. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262, a delta of -0.1% against the RTX 4070 SUPER's 43223. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268 (-0.1%), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301 (-0.2%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667 (-1%). These delta values indicate that all four alternatives are within 1% of the RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score, meaning a user swapping to any of these GPUs would see virtually indistinguishable frame rates in Minimum.

The practical implication is that this CPU-GPU pairing behaves like a tightly clustered group of hardware. If a user already owns any of the rival CPUs listed, the gaming experience would be essentially the same. Similarly, the GPU alternatives would not meaningfully change the measured FPS at any resolution or preset, given their near-identical aggregate scores.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the balance shifts between CPU and GPU influence as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extraordinarily high, with Low hitting 273.9 FPS and Ultra still at 151.2 FPS. Such numbers suggest the game is heavily GPU-limited even at the lower settings, because the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames. The Ryzen 5 3600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, records a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15045 and a Passmark multithread score of 17700, indicating strong throughput for a 2019 processor. At 1080p, the GPU is the primary constraint at all presets, since raising settings from Low to Ultra reduces FPS by roughly 45% (273.9 to 151.2), a pattern consistent with GPU-bound rendering.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. The spread between Low (199.7 FPS) and Ultra (98.5 FPS) widens to a 51% reduction. This larger relative drop compared to 1080p (45%) indicates that the GPU is working harder as pixel count rises, while the CPU's contribution remains relatively constant. The CPU does not become a bottleneck at 1440p, as evidenced by the fact that even the highest preset maintains nearly 100 FPS, which is well above what a CPU-limited scenario would produce for a 2019 mid-range processor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates entirely. The difference between Low (106.9 FPS) and Ultra (52.4 FPS) is a 51% reduction, similar to 1440p in relative terms, but the absolute numbers are lower across the board. The fact that Ultra drops below 60 FPS while High stays at 69.9 FPS shows that the GPU's rendering load at 4K is the deciding factor. The CPU's role here is minimal; even if the Ryzen 5 3600 were swapped for a faster chip, the frame rates would not improve meaningfully because the RTX 4070 SUPER is saturated at 4K Ultra.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this interpretation. From 1080p Ultra (151.2 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (98.5 FPS), the drop is 35%. From 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra (52.4 FPS), the drop is 47%. The increasingly steep decline with resolution indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher pixel counts, while the CPU maintains sufficient performance to avoid becoming a bottleneck even at 1080p with extremely high frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this specific combination at rank 688 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This means the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER outperforms roughly 81.5% of all recorded system configurations in this game. The percentile ranking for the CPU alone is 71 (meaning it beats 71% of all CPUs in the database), while the GPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. The combination of a slightly-above-average CPU with a significantly-above-average GPU yields a composite ranking that is strong but not elite.

The rank of 688 out of 3712 is driven primarily by the GPU's high standing. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 83rd percentile and its average benchmark score of 43223 place it well above the median GPU, while the Ryzen 5 3600's 71st percentile and average score of 17035 are respectable but not exceptional. In a game like Minimum, which responds strongly to GPU rendering power, the GPU's contribution dominates the overall ranking. A system with a faster CPU but the same GPU would likely rank higher, but the delta would be modest given the game's GPU-centric nature.

The data indicates that this combo sits in the upper quintile of all tested systems, which is consistent with the measured FPS results. At 1080p and 1440p, the system delivers frame rates that would satisfy even high-refresh-rate displays. At 4K, it handles most presets but falls short at Ultra. The ranking reflects this nuanced performance profile: strong overall, with a clear limitation at the most demanding configuration.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Minimum? The answer depends on resolution and settings, and the verdict by resolution is unambiguous. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the best setting being Ultra at 151.2 FPS average. This is far above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p Ultra a comfortable choice for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable. The best setting is Ultra at 98.5 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS bar by 38.5 FPS. Even the most demanding preset at this resolution provides a fluid experience, and users can confidently enable Ultra without concern.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced. Three of four presets are playable: Low (106.9 FPS), Medium (80.3 FPS), and High (69.9 FPS). The High preset is the best playable option, delivering nearly 70 FPS average. However, Ultra at 4K drops to 52.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and therefore not considered playable according to the database's standard. Users who want 4K Ultra must accept a frame rate that falls short of smoothness, or they must step down to High settings.

Overall, this system can run Minimum at all resolutions with the caveat that 4K Ultra is the single configuration that fails to meet the playable threshold. For most users, 1440p Ultra or 1080p Ultra will be the sweet spot, offering high visual fidelity with ample frame rate headroom.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset at 1920x1080 that stays above 60 FPS?

A: Ultra is the best setting at 1080p, with an average of 151.2 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this system handle 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 52.4, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings at 4K do reach 69.9 FPS and are playable.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 3600 compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 17035. The Intel Core i7-1260P scores 17007 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067 (0.2% higher), the AMD EPYC 7573X scores 17070 (0.2% higher), and the AMD EPYC 7742 scores 16998 (0.2% lower). All are within a fraction of a percent.

Q: What GPU alternatives perform similarly to the RTX 4070 SUPER?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262 score, -0.1%), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268, -0.1%), NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43301, -0.2%), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (43667, -1%) are all within 1% of the RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 43223.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1440p Ultra and 1080p Ultra?

A: At 2560x1440 Ultra, the average is 98.5 FPS. At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average is 151.2 FPS. The 1440p setting produces 52.7 FPS fewer on average, a 35% reduction.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important at 4K?

A: The GPU is the dominant factor at 3840x2160. The frame rate drops from 106.9 FPS at Low to 52.4 FPS at Ultra, a 51% reduction, which is consistent with GPU-bound rendering. The CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking at this resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 151.2 FPS. This is the maximum visual quality available at this resolution while maintaining a substantial margin above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is also Ultra, with an average of 98.5 FPS. This provides a 38.5 FPS buffer over the threshold, making it a safe choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that clears 60 FPS is High, with an average of 69.9 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for 4K users who prioritize both visual fidelity and smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at this resolution falls to 52.4 FPS and is therefore not recommended, as it fails the playability criterion. Users seeking the highest quality at 4K must accept either the High preset or compromise on frame rate.