Minimum

Minimum, the 2014 third-person shooter from the FACT PACK, is thoroughly playable on the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination. The measured frame rates indicate that this pairing offers a significant performance headroom at standard resolutions, with the primary limitation emerging only at 4K with the highest presets. The data shows a clear scaling pattern where the GPU becomes the defining factor as resolution increases, while the CPU's strong multi-threaded throughput keeps lower resolutions firmly in high-refresh territory.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Medium, which delivers an average of 61.6 FPS. This is a narrow margin above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that while the RX 7700 XT can handle 4K, there is little room for additional graphical overhead. The High preset at this resolution drops to 49.4 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold, and the Ultra preset further declines to 39.1 FPS, making both unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The Low preset at 4K, however, provides a comfortable 78.6 FPS average, suggesting that players prioritizing frame rate above visual fidelity have a viable option.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), the entire range of presets clears the 60 FPS bar, allowing players to select the Ultra preset as the best visual option while still achieving an average of 74.4 FPS. This is a substantial performance buffer, as the next tier down, High, produces an average of 95.7 FPS. The Medium and Low presets at this resolution are even more fluid, with averages of 117.6 FPS and 151.3 FPS respectively, demonstrating that the hardware is not heavily stressed at 1440p.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset is the best choice, yielding an average of 116.9 FPS. This resolution is where the combo excels, with every preset delivering well above 60 FPS. The High preset reaches 150.2 FPS, Medium reaches 179.5 FPS, and Low peaks at 230.1 FPS. These figures indicate that the primary bottleneck at 1080p is no longer the GPU but rather the CPU's ability to feed frames, though the Ryzen 5 5500 handles this task admirably. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the Low preset at 1080p provides enough headroom to approach the 240 Hz mark.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT shifts predictably across resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU plays a more prominent role, as evidenced by the relatively small frame rate delta between the Medium and High presets. The data shows a progression from 179.5 FPS at Medium to 150.2 FPS at High, a drop of roughly 16%, which is primarily attributable to increased GPU load. However, the jump from Low (230.1 FPS) to Medium (179.5 FPS) is a 22% reduction, indicating that the GPU is starting to become a limiting factor even at this resolution. The CPU's capability is sufficient to keep the frame rate high, as its multi-threaded score of 16429 in Cinebench R23 suggests.

At 1440p, the GPU's influence becomes more pronounced. The frame rate scaling from Low (151.3 FPS) to Medium (117.6 FPS) shows a 22% decline, and from Medium to High (95.7 FPS) another 19% decline. The Ultra preset (74.4 FPS) represents a 22% drop from High, showing that the RX 7700 XT is being pushed harder at this resolution. The CPU still provides enough throughput to avoid becoming the primary bottleneck, but the GPU's workload is clearly the dominant factor in determining the final frame rate.

The 4K results definitively establish the GPU as the limiting component. The progression from Low (78.6 FPS) to Medium (61.6 FPS) is a 22% decline, and the transition to High (49.4 FPS) is another 20% drop. The Ultra preset (39.1 FPS) is 21% slower than High. This consistent ~20% penalty per preset tier indicates that the RX 7700 XT's memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s and its 3456 shading units are being saturated. The CPU's role diminishes significantly at this resolution, as the frame rate is constrained by the GPU's pixel throughput of 244.2 GPixel/s. The data suggests that for this game, a stronger GPU would yield more benefit at 4K, while the Ryzen 5 5500 provides ample performance for the lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K with the High preset?

A: No. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with High settings is 49.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable preset at this resolution is Medium, which averages 61.6 FPS.

Q: What is the highest quality setting that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 74.4 FPS, making it the most demanding settings option that clears the playable threshold. All other presets at this resolution also exceed 60 FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5500 or the RX 7700 XT more important for performance at 1080p?

A: The CPU is more influential at 1080p due to lower GPU load. The frame rates range from 116.9 FPS at Ultra to 230.1 FPS at Low, with the GPU still managing to keep up. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16429 indicates sufficient headroom for this resolution.

Q: How does the combo perform relative to other tested configurations in this game?

A: This specific pairing ranks 1482 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of all configurations tested for Minimum.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 4K with Low settings?

A: The Low preset at 3840x2160 yields an average of 78.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience for players who prioritize frame rate over visual quality.

Q: Is the RX 7700 XT comparable to any other GPUs in terms of raw benchmark score?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 22549. The closest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile (score 22435, delta 0.5%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (score 22729, delta -0.8%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (score 22895, delta -1.5%), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (score 22170, delta 1.7%).

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 sits within a tight performance cluster. Its average benchmark score of 19593 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, which scores 19617 (a delta of -0.1%). The Intel Core i5-12500 is also a close match with a score of 19668 (-0.4% vs the Ryzen 5 5500). The Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499 (0.5% higher), and the Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19723 (-0.7%). In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver almost indistinguishable frame rates in Minimum, as the differences are within a single percentage point. The Ryzen 5 5500's 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz is sufficient for this title, and these rivals would behave similarly in both 1080p and 1440p scenarios.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has an average benchmark score of 22549. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile scores 22435 (0.5% lower), while the RTX 4060 Mobile scores 22729 (-0.8% higher). The desktop RTX 2080 scores 22895 (-1.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 scores 22170 (1.7% lower). These deltas mean that in Minimum, the frame rates would be virtually identical across all four alternatives. For instance, at 1440p Ultra, where the RX 7700 XT achieves 74.4 FPS, the RTX 2080 might deliver roughly 75.5 FPS based on the score delta, while the RX 5700 would be closer to 73.2 FPS. None of these small differences would be perceptible in actual gameplay, so any of these GPUs would be a suitable substitute.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Minimum well across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra maintains an average above 116.9 FPS, with the Ultra preset providing the best visual experience while staying well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also playable, averaging 74.4 FPS, and all lower presets exceed 90 FPS. The only limitation appears at 3840x2160, where the High (49.4 FPS) and Ultra (39.1 FPS) presets fall below 60 FPS. However, the Medium preset at 4K averages 61.6 FPS, which is just above the playable threshold, and the Low preset averages 78.6 FPS. For users with a 4K display, selecting Medium or Low settings will provide a smooth experience, while those at 1440p or 1080p can enjoy the highest visual quality without compromise. The combination clears the 60 FPS bar in the majority of scenarios, with the only exceptions being the two most demanding presets at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3712 tested combinations for Minimum, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT ranks 1482nd. This places it in the top 40% of all configurations, indicating a solid mid-to-high tier performance level. The ranking reflects that while this hardware is not at the extreme high end, it significantly outperforms the majority of tested systems. The CPU's percentile rank of 73 (meaning it beats 73% of all CPUs) and the GPU's percentile rank of 67 (beating 67% of all GPUs) both contribute to this favorable position. In practical terms, this rank suggests that the combo is well above average for running Minimum, and the measured frame rates align with that assessment, offering playable performance at 4K and excellent performance at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: 39.1 average FPS
• High: 49.4 average FPS
• Medium: 61.6 average FPS
• Low: 78.6 average FPS

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: 74.4 average FPS
• High: 95.7 average FPS
• Medium: 117.6 average FPS
• Low: 151.3 average FPS

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: 116.9 average FPS
• High: 150.2 average FPS
• Medium: 179.5 average FPS
• Low: 230.1 average FPS

The data shows no minimum or maximum frame rate values are available for any resolution or preset, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: each step down in preset quality yields roughly a 20% increase in frame rate, with the exception of the 1080p Low preset, which jumps to 230.1 FPS, suggesting a point where the CPU becomes the limiting factor rather than the GPU. These measurements provide a complete picture of the combo's capabilities, confirming that it is a strong performer for Minimum at 1080p and 1440p, with acceptable performance at 4K when using Medium or lower presets.