Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Benchmark data confirms that this pairing is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay at high settings, though 4K Ultra remains out of reach. The measured results show a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K, with frame rates dropping predictably as resolution increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a complete picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 204.2 FPS, which represents the highest performance ceiling for this combination. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 154.9 FPS, while High delivers 131.1 FPS. The most demanding preset at 1080p, Ultra, still maintains a robust 98.6 FPS average. These numbers indicate that the RTX 4060 is not a limiting factor at this resolution, as even the heaviest settings produce frame rates well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected impact of increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 128.6 FPS, which is still remarkably high. Medium follows at 102.3 FPS, and High delivers 84.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces a 62.8 FPS average, which just clears the 60 FPS threshold. This suggests that 1440p Ultra is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a 65.8 FPS drop, indicating that the GPU is becoming more stressed as settings increase.

The 3840x2160 results reveal the limits of this combination. At 4K, the Low preset averages 68.4 FPS, which is playable but noticeably lower than lower resolutions. Medium drops to 51.5 FPS, High falls to 43.7 FPS, and Ultra manages only 35.6 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 32.8 FPS, demonstrating that the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus are significant constraints at this resolution. The data shows a clear pattern: this combo excels at 1080p, handles 1440p well with the right settings, and struggles at 4K beyond the Low preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, which maintains an average of 98.6 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, leaving substantial headroom for consistent frame delivery. Given the significant margin, players could even consider additional graphical enhancements or higher refresh rate displays, as the combo is clearly not stressed at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also qualifies as the best playable option, with an average of 62.8 FPS. While this clears the 60 FPS threshold, the margin is slim—only 2.8 FPS above the cutoff. This means that Ultra at 1440p is technically playable but may experience occasional dips below 60 FPS in intense sequences. The High preset at 84.4 FPS offers a more comfortable buffer for those prioritizing consistent frame times.

For 3840x2160, the only playable preset is Low, which averages 68.4 FPS. This is the sole 4K option that maintains an average above 60 FPS. The Medium preset falls short at 51.5 FPS, and High and Ultra are not viable at 43.7 FPS and 35.6 FPS respectively. The verdict data confirms that 4K gaming with this combo requires significant graphical compromises, limiting users to the Low preset for a smooth experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 with RTX 4060 ranks 2028 out of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum. This places it in the 54.6th percentile of all tested combos, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of systems tested with this game. The rank reflects the fact that Minimum is an older title with relatively modest hardware demands, so even mid-range modern components achieve high frame rates.

The combo's ranking is influenced by both the CPU and GPU performance characteristics. The Ryzen 5 5500 sits in the 73rd percentile among all tested CPUs, while the RTX 4060 ranks in the 61st percentile among GPUs. The combination of these two components produces a system that is well-balanced for gaming, with neither component acting as a severe bottleneck at the tested resolutions. The rank of 2028 indicates that while many higher-end systems exist, this combo still outperforms a majority of alternatives tested with this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 provide context for CPU performance. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has an average score of 19617, which is 0.1 percent lower than the Ryzen 5 5500's 19593 average. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668, 0.4 percent higher. The Intel Core i7-10700F achieves 19499, 0.5 percent lower, while the Intel Core i5-11600KF leads this group with 19723, 0.7 percent higher. These deltaPct values are minimal, indicating that all four CPUs deliver nearly identical performance for this game.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show similar clustering. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, 0.2 percent higher than the RTX 4060's 17639 average. The AMD Radeon 780M achieves 17588, 0.3 percent lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, 0.5 percent lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 manages 17509, 0.7 percent lower. These small deltas suggest that users with any of these GPUs would experience nearly identical frame rates in Minimum.

The practical implication is that swapping the Ryzen 5 5500 for any of its nearest CPU rivals would produce imperceptible performance changes, as the deltas are all under 1 percent. Similarly, the GPU alternatives would yield frame rates within a fraction of a percent of the RTX 4060. This demonstrates that the tested combo's performance is representative of a broader range of mid-range hardware from the same era.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 98.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The verdict data confirms that all four presets are playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: Only the Low preset is playable at 4K, with an average of 68.4 FPS. Medium drops to 51.5 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500 compare to the Intel Core i5-12500 for this game?

A: The Intel Core i5-12500 has an average score of 19668, which is 0.4 percent higher than the Ryzen 5 5500's 19593. This difference is negligible for gaming performance.

Q: Does the RTX 4060 outperform the AMD Radeon 780M in this game?

A: Yes, but by a very small margin. The RTX 4060 scores 17639 on average, which is 0.3 percent higher than the Radeon 780M's 17588.

Q: Is 1440p Ultra playable with this combination?

A: Yes, but marginally. The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 62.8 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by only 2.8 FPS.

Q: What average FPS does the Low preset achieve at 1080p?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 averages 204.2 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate across all resolution and settings combinations.

The Verdict

This system can definitively run Minimum, with the answer varying by resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the combo is fully capable of running the game at Ultra settings with an average of 98.6 FPS, providing a highly smooth experience. The 1080p Low preset reaches 204.2 FPS, making this an excellent setup for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the system also clears the 60 FPS threshold on all presets, with Ultra averaging 62.8 FPS. This makes 1440p Ultra playable, though the slim margin suggests that High at 84.4 FPS might be preferable for those seeking more consistent frame pacing. The verdict data lists all four presets as playable at this resolution, confirming the system's versatility.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes significantly. Only the Low preset achieves playable performance at 68.4 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the 60 FPS threshold, with averages of 51.5 FPS, 43.7 FPS, and 35.6 FPS respectively. This means 4K gaming requires substantial settings reduction, and users prioritizing resolution over visual fidelity should stick to Low. Overall, the system is excellent for 1080p, very good for 1440p, and limited for 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals which component matters more for this game at each setting. At 1920x1080, the CPU likely plays a larger role, as the GPU is not heavily stressed at this resolution. The 204.2 FPS average at Low settings suggests the Ryzen 5 5500 can feed frames quickly enough to keep the RTX 4060 busy. The fact that Ultra still achieves 98.6 FPS indicates that even at the highest settings, the GPU has sufficient headroom.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on more importance. The frame rate drops from 128.6 FPS at Low to 62.8 FPS at Ultra, a reduction of 65.8 FPS. This 51.2 percent decrease shows that the RTX 4060 is becoming the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking among all processors suggests it remains capable of keeping up, but the GPU's workload grows substantially.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the performance equation. The frame rate falls from 68.4 FPS at Low to 35.6 FPS at Ultra, demonstrating that the RTX 4060's memory bandwidth and compute capabilities are the binding constraints. The CPU's influence diminishes at this resolution, as the GPU cannot generate enough frames to stress the processor. The data shows that for 1080p and 1440p, the balance between CPU and GPU is well-matched, but at 4K, the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck.