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How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 achieves a combo rank of 847 out of 3712 tested processor and graphics card combinations in the database for Minimum. That places this pairing comfortably within the top quarter of all recorded systems, which is a strong result for a game that launched over a decade ago. The ranking reflects the substantial graphics horsepower of the RTX 4070, which sits at the 81st percentile among all GPUs in the database, while the Ryzen 5 4600G holds the 71st percentile among all CPUs.

What makes this ranking particularly interesting is that the CPU is not a natural match for the GPU in terms of tier. The Ryzen 5 4600G is a 4000-series desktop processor built on the Zen 2 architecture, while the RTX 4070 is a flagship-class Ada Lovelace graphics card. The database shows that this combination still lands in the upper echelon of tested combos, suggesting that Minimum is not especially demanding on the processor side. The benchmark results indicate that the GPU carries most of the workload, and the CPU has enough headroom to avoid becoming the limiting factor at most settings.

The percentile data reinforces this interpretation. With the GPU at the 81st percentile and the CPU at the 71st percentile, the combo ranking of 847 out of 3712 is roughly in line with what one would expect from a system where the graphics card is the dominant component. The recorded data does not show any scenario where the CPU drags the system down to a level below its GPU tier, which is a useful signal for anyone considering this pairing for Minimum.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Ryzen 5 4600G and the RTX 4070 becomes clearer when examining how frame rates scale across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the average frame rate ranges from 279.9 FPS on Low settings down to 135.3 FPS on Ultra. That is a massive spread, and it indicates that the graphics card is being pushed harder as settings increase, while the CPU is likely delivering frames as fast as the GPU can process them.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop to 179.4 FPS on Low and 86.8 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is not linear. At Low settings, the drop is roughly 36 percent, while at Ultra the drop is about 36 percent as well. This consistency suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck across both resolutions, because the frame rate reduction tracks closely with the pixel count increase. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the drop would be smaller at higher resolutions, since the GPU would take longer per frame and the CPU would have more time to prepare the next one.

At 3840x2160, the pattern continues. The average frame rate falls to 96.1 FPS on Low and 47.6 FPS on Ultra. The Low setting at 4K still clears 60 FPS by a wide margin, but the Ultra preset drops below the playable threshold. This is a classic sign that the GPU is running out of compute resources at the highest settings and highest resolution. The CPU, by contrast, has plenty of headroom, as evidenced by the fact that even at 4K Low the system manages nearly 100 FPS, which would require a reasonably capable processor to feed.

The data suggests that the RTX 4070 is the component that determines playability in Minimum. The Ryzen 5 4600G provides enough single-thread performance and cache bandwidth to keep up with the GPU at every resolution tested, and the frame rate scaling between resolutions points to a GPU-bound scenario in almost all cases. The only exception might be at 1080p Low, where the CPU could be closer to the limit, but even there the recorded average of 279.9 FPS suggests that the processor is not holding the system back in any meaningful way.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. On Low settings, the average is 279.9 FPS. Medium settings produce 214.3 FPS. High settings yield 180.1 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 135.3 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a factor of at least two, and the lowest recorded average, 135.3 FPS at Ultra, is still more than double the threshold. This resolution is clearly where this combo is most comfortable.

At 2560x1440, the averages are lower but still strong. Low settings produce 179.4 FPS, Medium settings deliver 136 FPS, High settings reach 117.7 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 86.8 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is about 92.6 FPS, which is a narrower gap than at 1080p, where the spread is 144.6 FPS. This narrowing suggests that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as the resolution increases, compressing the differences between presets.

At 3840x2160, the system starts to show its limits. Low settings average 96.1 FPS, which is still comfortably playable. Medium settings drop to 75.4 FPS, which remains above 60 FPS but with less headroom. High settings average 64.4 FPS, just barely clearing the playable threshold. Ultra settings fall to 47.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and would not be considered smooth for a fast-paced third-person shooter. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a drop of 48.5 FPS, and the gap between each preset is fairly consistent, indicating that the GPU is scaling predictably with the increased rendering load.

The recorded data includes only average frame rates, with no minimum or maximum values provided. This means the analysis relies on averages, but the consistency of the scaling across resolutions and presets gives confidence that the averages are representative of the system's typical performance.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Minimum? Yes, but with caveats at the highest resolution and settings. The database verdict for 1920x1080 lists all four presets as playable, with Ultra settings averaging 135.3 FPS. That is far beyond the 60 FPS threshold, and even the most demanding preset leaves substantial headroom for frame time spikes or background tasks.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is equally positive. All four presets are playable, and the best settings, Ultra, still average 86.8 FPS. This means a user can run the game at maximum quality at 1440p and remain well above the playable threshold. The headroom is not as large as at 1080p, but it is more than sufficient.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with Ultra falling short. The best playable setting is High, which averages 64.4 FPS. That is above 60 FPS, but the margin is thin, and any demanding scene could push the average lower. Medium settings offer more comfort at 75.4 FPS, and Low settings provide the smoothest experience at 96.1 FPS, but users who want the full visual experience at 4K will need to accept the Ultra preset's 47.6 FPS average, which is not recommended for a game that demands quick reactions.

The verdict is clear: this system is overkill for 1080p, excellent for 1440p, and adequate for 4K only if the user is willing to dial settings down to High or lower.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 4600G are a mix of AMD and Intel processors with similar average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 17482, which is 0.1 percent lower than the 4600G's 17507 average. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17614, which is 0.6 percent higher. The Intel Core 7 150U scores 17395, which is 0.6 percent lower. The Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17648, which is 0.8 percent higher. These four processors are all within a single percentage point of the 4600G in the database's CPU benchmark, meaning that swapping the CPU for any of them would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, assuming the GPU remains the same.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4, which scores 37628, just 0.1 percent below the 4070's 37648 average. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, which is 0.4 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3 percent higher. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, which is 1.3 percent lower. These GPUs are all within about one and a half percent of the RTX 4070 in the database's GPU benchmark, so any of them would deliver essentially the same performance in Minimum when paired with the same CPU.

For a user considering a similar build, the data suggests that the CPU choice is flexible. Any of the four rival processors would pair just as well with the RTX 4070, since the performance difference is negligible. Likewise, the GPU alternatives would produce frame rates within a few percent of the RTX 4070, which would not change the playability verdict at any resolution or preset.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G strong enough for the RTX 4070 in Minimum?

A: Yes. The CPU sits at the 71st percentile among all processors in the database, and the frame rate scaling across resolutions shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system averages 279.9 FPS, which indicates the CPU is not holding the GPU back.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: 2560x1440 offers the best balance, with all four presets playable and Ultra settings averaging 86.8 FPS. At 1080p, the system exceeds 135 FPS on every preset, but the visual fidelity is lower. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to 47.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K?

A: It can run at 4K with High settings, which average 64.4 FPS, or Medium at 75.4 FPS, or Low at 96.1 FPS. Ultra at 4K is not playable, as the average falls to 47.6 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4070's average benchmark score is 37648. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 is 0.1 percent lower, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is 0.4 percent lower, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3 percent higher, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 is 1.3 percent lower. All of these would produce similar frame rates in Minimum.

Q: Does the CPU need to be upgraded for better performance in Minimum?

A: The data does not show a CPU bottleneck. The nearest CPU rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and the Intel Core i3-14100T, are all within 0.8 percent of the 4600G's benchmark score. Upgrading the CPU would not meaningfully change frame rates.

Q: What is the playable threshold used in this analysis?

A: The database uses 60 FPS as the playable threshold. Any preset with an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS is considered playable.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 135.3 FPS. This is the best choice for users who want maximum visual quality at the lowest resolution, and the frame rate headroom is substantial.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is also Ultra, averaging 86.8 FPS. This delivers full visual quality with a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is High, averaging 64.4 FPS. This is the only 4K preset that clears 60 FPS while offering higher than medium quality. Medium settings average 75.4 FPS and Low settings average 96.1 FPS, but High is the best balance of visual fidelity and playability at this resolution.