Minimum

Best Settings per Resolution

The recorded data shows that this configuration, AMD Ryzen 5 5500 with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, cannot sustain 60 FPS at 4K or 1440p in Minimum under any tested preset. At 3840x2160, even the Low preset averages only 29.5 FPS, which falls far short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. The situation is similar at 2560x1440, where the Low preset reaches 53.3 FPS, still below 60. The only resolution where a playable setting exists is 1920x1080, and the best setting there is Medium.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers an average of 62.4 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold with a small margin. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at this resolution. The Low preset at 1080p is also playable with an average of 78.9 FPS, but Medium is the higher quality option that remains above the threshold. The High preset at 1080p averages 51.2 FPS, which is below 60, and Ultra averages 41.1 FPS, so neither is recommended for smooth gameplay.

For 2560x1440, there is no preset that reaches 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 53.3 FPS, but the verdict data confirms that no settings are playable at this resolution. The same applies to 3840x2160, where even the best preset, Low at 29.5 FPS, is less than half of the required frame rate. Users targeting 1440p or 4K would need to lower expectations significantly or consider different hardware.

CPU and GPU Roles

Benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the dominant constraint for this game, particularly as resolution increases. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 5000 series, based on Zen 3 architecture, and its benchmark scores place it in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, however, sits in the 40th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 7472. This disparity suggests the graphics card is the limiting factor.

The scaling between resolutions supports this conclusion. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Medium is 16.5 FPS (from 78.9 to 62.4), while the drop from Medium to High is 11.2 FPS (from 62.4 to 51.2). At 2560x1440, the same settings progression shows a narrower gap: Low at 53.3, Medium at 43, and High at 33.1. The reduction in frame rates as resolution climbs indicates that pixel throughput, a GPU-bound task, is the primary bottleneck. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16429 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 7976, is unlikely to be the constraining factor at these settings.

The data also shows that the GTX 1650's memory configuration, 4 GB of GDDR5 with a 128-bit bus and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth, becomes more strained at higher resolutions. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to 13.4 FPS, which is a severe degradation from the Low preset's 29.5 FPS. This pattern is consistent with a GPU that struggles with fill rate and memory bandwidth demands. The CPU's role is more prominent at lower resolutions and lower presets, where the GPU can keep up better, but even then, the GTX 1650's raw compute power, 2.984 TFLOPS FP32, limits overall performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates are recorded across three resolutions and four settings. All min and max FPS values are null in the data, so only averages are available for analysis.

At 3840x2160, the results are consistently low. The Low preset averages 29.5 FPS, which is the best outcome at this resolution. Medium averages 25.1 FPS, High averages 17.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 13.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 16.1 FPS, showing a steep decline as quality increases. None of these values approach the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the numbers improve but remain below playable. Low averages 53.3 FPS, which is the closest any setting gets to 60. Medium averages 43 FPS, High averages 33.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 27.8 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 25.5 FPS drop, indicating that each quality level costs a significant amount of performance.

At 1920x1080, the results are more varied. Low averages 78.9 FPS, which is the highest recorded value across all resolutions and settings. Medium averages 62.4 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS threshold. High averages 51.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 41.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 37.8 FPS, the largest spread in the data, which suggests that this resolution allows the GPU to show a wider range of performance scaling.

The Verdict

The question is whether this PC can run Minimum, and the answer depends entirely on the target resolution. The verdict data is clear: at 1920x1080, the configuration is playable on Low and Medium settings. The best playable setting is Medium with an average of 62.4 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, so users can expect smooth gameplay with this preset.

At 2560x1440, the answer is no. The verdict lists no playable settings at this resolution, and the best average, 53.3 FPS on Low, falls short. Users who attempt 1440p will experience frame rates below 60, which may result in noticeable stutter or reduced responsiveness.

At 3840x2160, the situation is worse. No settings are playable, and the best average is 29.5 FPS on Low. This is less than half of the target frame rate, making 4K gameplay impractical with this hardware.

The overall combo rank in the game database is 3529 out of 3712, which places this configuration near the bottom of tested combos. This ranking reflects the GPU's modest position in the 40th percentile of all GPUs. For users seeking a stable 60 FPS experience, 1080p with Medium settings is the only viable path. Higher resolutions require either a reduction in quality below the tested presets or a hardware upgrade.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what similar hardware would behave like. For the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, the closest alternatives are all within a narrow performance band. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has an average score of 19617, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 5 5500's average benchmark score of 19593. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668, 0.4% lower, while the Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19723, 0.7% lower. The Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499, which is 0.5% higher. These differences are negligible, so any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum when paired with the same GPU.

For the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, the nearest rivals are similarly close. The AMD Radeon HD 8850M has an average score of 7447, which is 0.3% higher than the GTX 1650's 7472. The Intel UHD Graphics 750 scores 7441, 0.4% higher, and the AMD Radeon R7 350 scores 7425, 0.6% higher. The Intel Arc A310 scores 7550, which is 1% lower. These delta percentages are small, meaning that swapping the GTX 1650 for any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical performance in Minimum. Users with these alternatives can expect the same playability profile: 1080p Medium at around 62 FPS, with no playable options at higher resolutions.

The combination of a Ryzen 5 5500-class CPU with a GTX 1650-class GPU is the defining factor. Any system using one of these rival CPUs or GPUs would land in the same performance tier, with the GPU remaining the primary bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K resolution?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best recorded average FPS is 29.5 on the Low preset. The veredict data lists no playable settings at this resolution, and the Ultra preset drops to 13.4 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1080p gameplay?

A: The best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 62.4 FPS. The Low preset also works at 78.9 FPS, but Medium provides higher quality while remaining playable.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 19593. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, scores 19617, which is 0.1% lower. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668 (0.4% lower), and the Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19723 (0.7% lower). Performance differences are minimal.

Q: Is the GPU the limiting factor in this system?

A: Yes. The GTX 1650 sits in the 40th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 5500 is in the 73rd percentile among CPUs. The frame rate drops significantly as resolution increases, from 78.9 FPS at 1080p Low to 29.5 FPS at 4K Low, indicating GPU-bound performance.

Q: What happens if I use a GPU similar to the GTX 1650?

A: The closest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon HD 8850M (0.3% higher score) or the Intel Arc A310 (1% lower score), would produce nearly identical results. The playable profile remains the same: 1080p Medium at around 62 FPS is the best option.

Q: Are there any playable settings at 1440p?

A: No. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 53.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict data confirms that no settings are playable at this resolution.