Minimum

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 running Minimum shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers playable frame rates at every settings level. The Low preset produces an average of 156 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Medium settings lower the average to 117.4 FPS, while High drops further to 97.4 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still holds an average of 76.4 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale downward as expected. Low settings average 98 FPS, Medium averages 78.3 FPS, and High averages 65.7 FPS. Ultra at this resolution falls to 48.1 FPS, which sits below the playable threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is roughly 50 FPS, indicating that the preset selection has a substantial impact on performance at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 53.4 FPS, which is the closest to the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution. Medium yields 39.9 FPS, High yields 36.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 27.3 FPS. None of the 4K presets clear the playable threshold, making this resolution unsuitable for smooth gameplay with this hardware combination.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in resolution costs roughly 40 to 60 percent of the frame rate at equivalent settings. The min and max FPS values were not recorded in the database, so the analysis relies on average frame rates alone. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 79.6 FPS, at 1440p it is 49.9 FPS, and at 4K it is 26.1 FPS, showing that preset selection matters less as resolution increases.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this system each have nearby rivals according to the database's benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 posts an average benchmark score of 20468, placing it in the 74th percentile among all tested CPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, which scores 20454, a delta of just 0.1 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G scores 20425 with a 0.2 percent delta, and the AMD EPYC 9454P also scores 20422 with a 0.2 percent delta. The AMD EPYC 7713 trails at 20363, a 0.5 percent delta. These differences are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum when paired with the same GPU.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 achieves an average benchmark score of 15290, placing it in the 58th percentile among all GPUs. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 with a score of 15283 and a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270 with a 0.1 percent delta, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199 with a 0.6 percent delta, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171 with a 0.8 percent delta. These margins are small enough that users swapping between these GPUs would see virtually indistinguishable performance in this game.

For a user considering alternatives, the data indicates that the RTX 2060 sits in a crowded performance band. The GTX 580 matching it within 0 percent suggests that even older hardware can deliver similar frame rates in Minimum, at least at lower resolutions. The RTX 3050 OEM and RX 7600 being within 0.8 percent means that these cards would not meaningfully change the gaming experience with the Ryzen 5 5600. On the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 8500G is a particularly close match, and the EPYC server chips, despite their enterprise positioning, score within half a percent of the 5600 in the database's aggregate benchmarks.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU remains capable of feeding the graphics card at all tested settings. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 156 FPS on Low and 76.4 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 51 percent reduction in frame rate, driven primarily by the GPU's workload at higher presets. The Ryzen 5 5600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not the limiting factor at this resolution, as even the Ultra preset maintains frame rates well above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. High settings deliver 65.7 FPS, while Ultra drops to 48.1 FPS, a 26.8 percent reduction. The CPU's contribution remains constant across these settings, so the frame rate decline is attributable to the RTX 2060's rendering workload. The 1440p results show a smaller absolute gap between presets compared to 1080p, which is consistent with the GPU being increasingly saturated at higher pixel counts.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. All four presets fall below 60 FPS, with even Low settings only reaching 53.4 FPS. The CPU's performance headroom is irrelevant at this resolution because the RTX 2060 cannot process frames fast enough to utilize it. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 26.1 FPS, the smallest spread across all resolutions, confirming that the GPU is operating at its ceiling regardless of the preset selected.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this analysis. At High settings, the system moves from 97.4 FPS at 1080p to 65.7 FPS at 1440p to 36.4 FPS at 4K. That represents a 32.5 percent drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 44.6 percent drop from 1440p to 4K. The CPU's single-thread and multi-thread scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 18309 and a single-core result of 2584, indicate that it has ample processing power for this game, which released in 2014 and does not demand modern multi-core scaling.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Minimum depends entirely on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the answer is a definitive yes. All four presets, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, clear the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 76.4 FPS, providing headroom above the playable mark. Even the most demanding settings at 1080p deliver a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable for three of the four presets. High settings achieve 65.7 FPS, which clears the threshold with a small margin. Medium averages 78.3 FPS, and Low averages 98 FPS. Ultra at 1440p falls short at 48.1 FPS, so users who want maximum visual quality at this resolution will need to accept a frame rate below 60 FPS. The database's verdict lists High as the best playable setting at 1440p, with 65.7 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot reach the 60 FPS threshold at any preset. Low settings average 53.4 FPS, which is the closest attempt but still 6.6 FPS short. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall further behind, with averages of 39.9, 36.4, and 27.3 FPS respectively. The verdict for 4K is that no playable settings exist for this combination.

The data shows that this PC is a capable 1080p machine for Minimum, a solid 1440p machine with settings reduced, and not suitable for 4K gaming. The playable threshold of 60 FPS is met at 1080p across the board, and at 1440p for High, Medium, and Low presets. Users targeting 4K would need a more powerful GPU to achieve playable frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's ranking of tested combinations for Minimum, this system places 2962 out of 3712 total combos. That puts it in the lower third of all tested systems, which is consistent with the hardware's mid-range positioning. The RTX 2060 is in the 58th percentile among GPUs, and the Ryzen 5 5600 is in the 74th percentile among CPUs. However, the combo ranking suggests that many other pairings deliver better performance in this specific game.

The rank of 2962 out of 3712 means that roughly 750 tested combinations performed worse. This is not a top-tier result, but it is also far from the bottom of the list. The system's 1080p performance, with Ultra averaging 76.4 FPS, is respectable for a mid-range setup. The 4K results, which fall below 60 FPS at all presets, are the primary reason the combo ranks where it does. Many higher-ranked combinations likely include more powerful GPUs that can handle 1440p Ultra or 4K gaming.

The percentile standings of the individual components provide context. The CPU's 74th percentile ranking is stronger than the GPU's 58th percentile, suggesting that the graphics card is the limiting factor in this pairing. Users looking to improve this system's ranking in Minimum would benefit more from a GPU upgrade than a CPU upgrade, based on the recorded data.

Best Settings per Resolution

For users seeking the highest visual quality while maintaining at least 60 FPS, the database provides clear guidance at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice. It averages 76.4 FPS, which clears the playable threshold by 16.4 FPS. This delivers the maximum visual fidelity available in the game while keeping frame rates smooth. Users could also consider High at 97.4 FPS or Medium at 117.4 FPS if they prefer higher refresh rates, but Ultra offers the best quality within the playable envelope.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best option that stays above 60 FPS. It averages 65.7 FPS, providing a 5.7 FPS margin over the threshold. Medium averages 78.3 FPS and Low averages 98 FPS, but High offers better visual quality while still remaining playable. Ultra at 1440p drops to 48.1 FPS, which is not recommended for users who require 60 FPS or higher.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold. The database records no playable settings at this resolution, so users cannot select a preset that meets the minimum frame rate target. The closest option is Low at 53.4 FPS, but it still falls short. Users who insist on 4K would need to accept a frame rate below 60 FPS or reduce the resolution. For this hardware combination, the practical ceiling is 1440p High, which delivers 65.7 FPS with the best visual quality available within the playable range.