Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions, with the combination only struggling to maintain playable frame rates at 4K. Below is a breakdown of the measured performance, focusing on which settings to use and where the hardware's limits lie.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the system has ample headroom. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 83.6 FPS. This is the optimal choice for visual fidelity, as the hardware comfortably exceeds the playable threshold while running the game at its highest settings.

For 2560x1440, the best preset is High, delivering an average of 72.5 FPS. This keeps the game above 60 FPS while sacrificing some visual quality compared to Ultra. The Ultra preset at this resolution falls to 54.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold, so High is the recommended ceiling for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The data shows that no settings preset at this resolution stays at or above 60 FPS. The best option, Low, yields an average of 56.7 FPS, which is still below the playable threshold. Consequently, there is no recommended best setting for 4K; the hardware is not capable of maintaining smooth performance at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate a clear shift in component importance as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, but the CPU still plays a significant role. The frame rate drops from 174.1 FPS at Low settings to 83.6 FPS at Ultra, a reduction of roughly 52% as the graphical load increases. This scaling shows that the RX 7600 is being pushed harder at higher presets, while the Ryzen 5 5600's six cores and twelve threads are sufficient to keep up with the lower-resolution demands.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU's dominance becomes more pronounced. The frame rate at Low settings is 112.1 FPS, which drops to 72.5 FPS at High and 54.1 FPS at Ultra. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra is about 52%, similar to 1080p, but the absolute numbers are lower across the board. This suggests the GPU is now the limiting factor more consistently, as the CPU has less overhead to feed frames at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is almost entirely the bottleneck. The frame rate ranges from 56.7 FPS at Low to 29.9 FPS at Ultra, a drop of over 47% from the lowest to the highest preset. The CPU's role diminishes further, as the RX 7600's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus struggle to maintain throughput at this demanding resolution. The scaling between resolutions—comparing 1080p Ultra at 83.6 FPS to 4K Ultra at 29.9 FPS—shows a 64% reduction in performance, highlighting that the GPU is the dominant factor in 4K. In short, the Ryzen 5 5600 is sufficient for this game at all resolutions, but the RX 7600 dictates the playable presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all settings and resolutions.

3840x2160:

• Ultra: Average 29.9 FPS
• High: Average 39.5 FPS
• Medium: Average 45.1 FPS
• Low: Average 56.7 FPS

At 4K, even the lowest settings fail to reach 60 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 26.8 FPS, indicating a steep performance cost for higher presets. This resolution is only suitable for players who tolerate sub-60 FPS gameplay or are willing to drop to lower settings.

2560x1440:

• Ultra: Average 54.1 FPS
• High: Average 72.5 FPS
• Medium: Average 84 FPS
• Low: Average 112.1 FPS

1440p shows a healthier range. The jump from Ultra to High is 18.4 FPS, which is significant for crossing the 60 FPS threshold. Medium and Low provide substantial headroom, with Low nearly doubling the frame rate of Ultra. This resolution offers a good balance between visual quality and performance, with High being the sweet spot.

1920x1080:

• Ultra: Average 83.6 FPS
• High: Average 110.3 FPS
• Medium: Average 134.1 FPS
• Low: Average 174.1 FPS

At 1080p, the system excels. Even Ultra stays well above 60 FPS, and Low reaches 174.1 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 90.5 FPS drop, but every preset is playable, making this the resolution where the hardware truly shines.

The Verdict

The verdict is clear: this AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination can run Minimum well, but only at certain resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, including Ultra at 83.6 FPS. This makes it fully capable of a high-quality 1080p experience.

At 2560x1440, the system passes the 60 FPS threshold on High, Low, and Medium settings, with High delivering 72.5 FPS. Ultra falls short at 54.1 FPS, so players seeking 1440p should stick to High or lower for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system fails to reach 60 FPS on any preset. The best result is Low at 56.7 FPS, which is just below the playable threshold. Therefore, 4K is not viable for this game with this hardware, and players should avoid it unless they accept reduced frame rates.

In summary, the system is a strong 1080p performer and a capable 1440p machine, but it is not suitable for 4K gaming in Minimum.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600's nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores include the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, which scores 20454 (a 0.1% difference), and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G, scoring 20425 (0.2% difference). Additionally, the AMD EPYC 9454P and AMD EPYC 7713 score 20422 and 20363, respectively, both within 0.2% and 0.5% of the 5600's score. These processors would deliver nearly identical performance in Minimum, so swapping to any of them would yield similar frame rates.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, which is 0.2% lower than the RX 7600's average. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, 0.7% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro 560X scores 15082, 0.6% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti also scores 15063, 0.7% lower. These alternatives would produce comparable results in Minimum, meaning the same resolution and settings guidance applies. Note that the GTX 660 Ti is a much older card, but its benchmark score places it in the same performance tier for this title.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 60 FPS on 1080p?*

A: Yes. The data shows all presets at 1920x1080 exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 83.6 FPS and Low reaching 174.1 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p to stay above 60 FPS?

A: High is the best preset at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 72.5 FPS. Ultra drops to 54.1 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only reach 56.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. No preset is playable at 4K.

Q: How much does the GPU matter compared to the CPU?

A: The GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 4K, the frame rate drops from 56.7 FPS at Low to 29.9 FPS at Ultra, showing the GPU's dominance. The CPU's role is more significant at 1080p, where frame rates are higher.

Q: What if I have a CPU like the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V scores 20454, which is only 0.1% different from the Ryzen 5 5600's average score. You would see nearly identical performance in Minimum.

Q: Are there GPUs that perform similarly to the RX 7600 for this game?

A: Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199 (0.2% lower), and the AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270 (0.7% higher). These would deliver comparable frame rates, so the same settings recommendations apply.