Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a broad range of performance in Minimum, a third-person shooter released on 2014-06-25. Benchmark data shows this combination handles the game comfortably across most resolutions, with the 1920x1080 Ultra preset producing an average of 102.5 FPS. The 2560x1440 Ultra setting also clears the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 69.9 FPS, while 3840x2160 requires a drop to Low settings to maintain playable frame rates. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component scaling, and practical recommendations for each resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which delivers an average of 74.7 FPS. The Medium preset falls short of the playable threshold at 58.4 FPS, and High drops further to 47.9 FPS. Ultra is the least viable option at this resolution, producing only 34.4 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming requires significant graphical compromises, as even High settings cannot maintain a consistent 60 FPS experience.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves considerably. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 69.9 FPS, making it the best settings choice while still clearing the 60 FPS bar. High settings run at 87.1 FPS, Medium at 104.4 FPS, and Low at 136 FPS. This resolution offers a sweet spot where players can enable the highest quality options without sacrificing smooth gameplay. The 69.9 FPS average at Ultra provides a small but sufficient margin above the playable threshold, though demanding scenes may occasionally dip closer to the limit.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset produces an average of 102.5 FPS, which is the best settings option that maintains at least 60 FPS. High settings run at 136.8 FPS, Medium at 165 FPS, and Low reaches 215.6 FPS. The 1080p resolution gives this combo substantial headroom, allowing players to max out every graphical option while still enjoying frame rates well above the playable threshold. The gap between Ultra and High is notable, with the latter offering about 34% more performance, but both remain comfortably playable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU split responsibilities in Minimum. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings, with Low hitting 215.6 FPS and Ultra at 102.5 FPS. This wide spread suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at lower settings, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames. The Ryzen 5 5600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, demonstrates strong single-thread performance with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 882 and a passmark_single_thread score of 3256, which helps maintain high frame rates even in CPU-bound scenarios.

When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop across all presets, but the proportional decrease varies. Low settings fall from 215.6 FPS to 136 FPS, a reduction of about 37%, while Ultra drops from 102.5 FPS to 69.9 FPS, a decrease of roughly 32%. This pattern indicates that the GPU becomes more influential at higher resolutions, as the increased pixel count places greater demand on the Radeon RX 6750 XT’s 2560 shading units and 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The GPU’s 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 13.31 TFLOPS FP32 performance are taxed more heavily as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s role becomes dominant. The frame rates compress significantly, with Low at 74.7 FPS, Medium at 58.4 FPS, High at 47.9 FPS, and Ultra at 34.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is about 54%, whereas at 1080p the same settings spread is roughly 53%. This consistency suggests the GPU is the limiting factor across all resolutions, but the CPU’s contribution becomes less critical as the pixel count rises. The Ryzen 5 5600’s cinebench_r23_multicore score of 18309 and passmark_multithread score of 21541 indicate strong multi-threaded capability, yet in Minimum, the GPU workload dominates at higher resolutions.

The data shows that at 1920x1080, the CPU and GPU are both active contributors, with the GPU becoming the clear bottleneck at 2560x1440 and especially at 3840x2160. Players with this combo should prioritize GPU settings at higher resolutions, while at 1080p, the CPU’s performance allows for maximum frame rates even with lower graphical presets.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 1920x1080 with the highest settings?*

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 produces an average of 102.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets (Low at 215.6 FPS, Medium at 165 FPS, High at 136.8 FPS, Ultra at 102.5 FPS) clear this requirement.

Q: What is the best settings option for 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 69.9 FPS. This stays above the 60 FPS threshold, while lower presets offer even higher frame rates: High at 87.1 FPS, Medium at 104.4 FPS, and Low at 136 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combination?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low preset maintains playable performance with an average of 74.7 FPS. Medium falls below 60 FPS at 58.4 FPS, and High (47.9 FPS) and Ultra (34.4 FPS) are not suitable for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 20468, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (20454), 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (20425) and AMD EPYC 9454P (20422), and 0.5% higher than the AMD EPYC 7713 (20363).

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

A: The Radeon RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score of 26011. It is 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (25891), 0.6% ahead of the AMD FirePro W7100 (25856), 0.7% ahead of the AMD FirePro D700 (25842), and 1.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (25740).

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 produces an average of 87.1 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience with high visual quality.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination can run Minimum effectively across most resolutions, but the playable settings vary significantly. At 1920x1080, all presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra achieving 102.5 FPS and Low reaching 215.6 FPS. This makes 1080p the most versatile resolution for this combo, allowing players to choose between maximum visual fidelity and extreme frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 69.9 FPS, which is above the playable threshold. This resolution offers a good balance between image quality and performance, with High at 87.1 FPS and Medium at 104.4 FPS providing additional headroom for those who prefer higher frame rates. The verdict is clear: 1440p Ultra is playable, and lower presets offer even more performance.

The situation at 3840x2160 is more constrained. Only the Low preset achieves playable performance with 74.7 FPS. Medium falls to 58.4 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, and High (47.9 FPS) and Ultra (34.4 FPS) are not viable for smooth gameplay. Players targeting 4K must accept Low settings or consider reducing the resolution to 1440p for better visual quality.

Overall, this combo is well-suited for Minimum, with the ability to run the game at high settings on 1440p and max settings on 1080p. The verdictByResolution data confirms that 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 offer complete playability across all settings, while 3840x2160 requires a low preset to stay above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across all resolution and settings combinations. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high. Low settings produce an average of 215.6 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this combo. Medium settings yield 165 FPS, High settings achieve 136.8 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 102.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a progressive decrease, with each step up in quality reducing performance by roughly 20-25%.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but drops as expected. Low settings run at 136 FPS, Medium at 104.4 FPS, High at 87.1 FPS, and Ultra at 69.9 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by about 30-40% depending on the settings preset. For example, Ultra drops from 102.5 FPS to 69.9 FPS, a 31.8% reduction, while Low drops from 215.6 FPS to 136 FPS, a 36.9% reduction.

At 3840x2160, the performance decreases substantially. Low settings produce an average of 74.7 FPS, which is the only preset above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings achieve 58.4 FPS, High settings run at 47.9 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 34.4 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is significant, with Ultra falling from 69.9 FPS to 34.4 FPS, a 50.8% reduction. Low settings see a smaller proportional drop, from 136 FPS to 74.7 FPS, a 45.1% reduction.

The data shows a clear pattern: performance scales predictably with resolution and settings, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The absence of min and max FPS values in the pack means only average frame rates are available, but the consistent scaling suggests stable performance across the tested configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 1800 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the upper half of all configurations tested, indicating that it performs above the median for this game. The rank of 1800 with 3712 total combos means approximately 48.5% of tested systems perform better, while 51.5% perform worse.

The CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus of 74 and the GPU’s percentileVsAllGpus of 71 both indicate above-average performance relative to their respective component pools. The Ryzen 5 5600’s avgBenchmarkScore of 20468 places it just ahead of its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, by a slim 0.1% margin. The Radeon RX 6750 XT’s avgBenchmarkScore of 26011 gives it a 0.5% advantage over the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, its closest competitor.

The combination’s rank of 1800 out of 3712 suggests that while this system is capable of running Minimum well, there are many other configurations that achieve higher frame rates. The high percentile scores for both components indicate they are individually strong, but the overall rank reflects the specific demands of this game and how this pairing performs in practice. For players seeking a smooth experience at 1080p or 1440p, this combo delivers, though those targeting 4K at high settings may need to look at more powerful hardware.