Minimum

This analysis examines the measured frame rates for the game Minimum using the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 processor paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 graphics card. The data comes from direct benchmarking of this specific combination. The playable threshold for this analysis is defined as a sustained 60 FPS average. The benchmark results indicate a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions and presets, with the system demonstrating its strengths at 1080p and 1440p, while falling short of the 60 FPS target at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data for this CPU and GPU combination spans three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 156 FPS. Moving to Medium settings, the average is 119 FPS, with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS. High settings yield an average of 100 FPS. At the most demanding Ultra preset, the average remains well above the playable threshold at 76 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows a noticeable step down from 1080p. The Low preset produces an average of 100 FPS. Medium settings deliver 77 FPS on average, with a minimum of 65 FPS and a maximum of 88 FPS. High settings achieve an average of 65 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset, however, drops to an average of 49 FPS, which is below the target.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates across all tested presets. The Low preset averages 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. High settings average 35 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of just 26 FPS. None of these 4K configurations achieve the 60 FPS target.

The data shows a consistent and predictable scaling pattern. Dropping from Ultra to Low settings at 1080p results in a performance increase from 76 FPS to 156 FPS, which is more than double the frame rate. At 1440p, the same preset change scales from 49 FPS to 100 FPS, also more than doubling performance. At 4K, the scaling from Ultra to Low goes from 26 FPS to 54 FPS, which is an improvement but still insufficient for smooth gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average. At 1920x1080, the system can handle the maximum load without issue. The Ultra preset maintains an average of 76 FPS, making it the best playable setting at this resolution. This allows the user to experience the full visual fidelity the game offers while still maintaining comfortable frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, which achieves an average of 65 FPS. This configuration provides a good balance between visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at this resolution falls to 49 FPS, which is below the threshold and therefore not considered playable. The Medium preset also clears the bar at 77 FPS, but High is the more demanding setting that still qualifies.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS target. The closest is the Low preset with an average of 54 FPS. This means the system cannot deliver playable performance at 4K resolution for this game, regardless of the quality settings chosen. The data shows that even at the lowest settings, the hardware is not sufficient to reach the playable threshold at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to the overall frame rate. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a moderate performance drop across all presets, which is typical of increasing GPU load. At 1080p Low, the system produces 156 FPS, which drops to 100 FPS at 1440p Low. This indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as resolution increases.

The jump from 1440p to 4K produces a more severe performance collapse. At 1440p Medium, the average is 77 FPS, but at 4K Medium, it falls to 41 FPS. This substantial drop suggests that the GPU is heavily taxed at 4K resolution. The RX 6600, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus, appears to be the primary bottleneck at this high resolution.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU has more headroom. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 156 FPS, and the Ryzen 5 5600 with its 6 cores and 12 threads is likely keeping up with the GPU's output. The processor's Zen 3 architecture and 32 MB of shared L3 cache are sufficient to feed the GPU at these frame rates. The data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor for this game at all resolutions, with the CPU playing a supporting role that becomes less relevant as resolution increases and frame rates drop.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 provide context for its CPU-level performance. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V has an average score of 20454, which is just 0.1 percent different from the Ryzen 5 5600's average of 20468. This indicates practically identical CPU performance for gaming workloads. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G scores 20425, a 0.2 percent difference, and the AMD EPYC 9454P scores 20422, also a 0.2 percent difference. The AMD EPYC 7713 completes the group with a score of 20363, a 0.5 percent difference. These rivals would deliver essentially the same frame rates in this game when paired with the same GPU.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 has an average benchmark score of 19036. The NVIDIA Quadro K6000 scores 19030, a 0 percent difference, meaning it would perform nearly identically in this game. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile scores 19049, which is 0.1 percent higher, indicating marginally better performance. The NVIDIA Tesla K20m scores 19089, a 0.3 percent difference, and the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation scores 18954, a 0.4 percent difference. These GPUs would produce very similar frame rates to the RX 6600 in this title, with the RTX 4050 Mobile being the closest match in terms of performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 76 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 3840x2160 resolution?

A: No. The highest average frame rate at 3840x2160 is 54 FPS with Low settings. Medium, High, and Ultra settings produce averages of 41 FPS, 35 FPS, and 26 FPS respectively.

Q: What are the best playable settings at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS at 2560x1440, with an average of 65 FPS.

Q: Which CPU rival is closest in performance to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V has an average benchmark score of 20454, which is 0.1 percent different from the Ryzen 5 5600's 20468. This makes it the closest match.

Q: How does the GPU perform at 1920x1080 with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 119 FPS, with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS.

Q: Is the 2560x1440 Ultra preset playable on this hardware?

A: No. The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 produces an average of 49 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination can run Minimum at playable frame rates, but only at certain resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at all tested presets, including the most demanding Ultra setting with an average of 76 FPS. This resolution offers the most flexibility, allowing users to choose any preset without worrying about performance.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable at High, Medium, and Low settings. The best playable setting is High with an average of 65 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 49 FPS, so users at this resolution will need to compromise on visual quality to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot achieve playable frame rates at any setting. The best result is 54 FPS on Low, which is below the 60 FPS target. This combination is not suitable for 4K gaming in this title. The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p and 1440p are viable, while 4K is not.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 2885 out of 3712 total tested combinations for this game. This places the system in the lower middle portion of the database. The ranking reflects the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, despite the CPU's solid performance relative to its peers. The Ryzen 5 5600 sits in the 74th percentile among all CPUs, while the RX 6600 is in the 63rd percentile among all GPUs. These percentiles suggest a balanced pairing, but the game's demands push the GPU to its limits at 4K, which drags down the overall combination ranking. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p gameplay, this system performs well. For those expecting 4K performance, the data clearly shows this combination is not sufficient for this game.