Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination delivers a wide spread of performance in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter that remains demanding at higher settings. The measured data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, revealing a system that can comfortably handle 1080p and 1440p gaming while struggling at 4K. The following analysis breaks down the exact frame rates, comparative standing, and component roles based entirely on the benchmark results.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Low, with a measured average of 61.7 FPS. The jump to Medium drops the average to 42.7 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold. High yields 37.3 FPS, and Ultra averages 28.2 FPS. This pattern indicates the GPU is heavily taxed at 4K, and only the lowest settings allow the system to stay above the 60 FPS line.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, achieving an average of 69.1 FPS. Low runs at 110.2 FPS, and Medium sits at 83.9 FPS, both well above 60 FPS. Ultra, however, drops to 56.4 FPS, just missing the playable threshold. This means 1440p users can enjoy high visual quality while retaining smooth performance, but maxing out every setting requires a frame rate sacrifice.

At 1920x1080, the system reaches its most impressive results. The best playable preset is Ultra, with an average of 83.7 FPS. High runs at 106.7 FPS, Medium at 131.4 FPS, and Low at 169 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS line with significant headroom, making this resolution the sweet spot for this hardware combo. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: as resolution increases, the playable settings tier drops from Ultra to High to Low, reflecting the GPU’s diminishing capacity at higher pixel counts.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, show that the Ryzen 5 5600 sits within a tight performance cluster. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V scores 20454, just 0.1% higher than the Ryzen’s 20468 average. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G scores 20425, a 0.2% deficit, while the AMD EPYC 9454P matches at 20422, also 0.2% lower. The AMD EPYC 7713 trails slightly at 20363, a 0.5% difference. These deltas are minuscule, meaning any of these processors would produce virtually identical frame rates in Minimum, given the same GPU. The Ryzen 5 5600’s percentile rank of 74 among all CPUs further underscores its standing as a solid mid-range performer, but the rival scores confirm that swapping to any of these four chips would not alter gameplay outcomes in a meaningful way.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3060 Ti’s nearest rivals present a similar story. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, which is 0.7% lower than the RTX 3060 Ti’s 16129 average. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 16351, a 1.4% advantage, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16361, also 1.4% higher. The AMD Radeon R9 370X sits at 15862, a 1.7% deficit. These percentage differences are small enough that frame rates in Minimum would be nearly indistinguishable across these cards. The RTX 3060 Ti ranks at the 59th percentile among all GPUs, placing it in the lower half of the performance distribution, but its rivals show that it is not an outlier—several cards deliver essentially equivalent performance. For users considering alternatives, the RX 5700 XT or R9 370X would behave similarly in terms of average FPS, though the exact settings and resolution outcomes would likely align closely with the measured data.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, but only on Low settings. The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Low is 61.7, just above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 42.7, High to 37.3, and Ultra to 28.2, all unplayable.

Q: What is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: High settings, with an average of 69.1 FPS. Medium runs at 83.9 and Low at 110.2, but Ultra falls to 56.4, below the playable line.

Q: Does the system handle 1080p Ultra?

A: Yes, with an average of 83.7 FPS. Every preset at 1920x1080 exceeds 60 FPS, including High at 106.7, Medium at 131.4, and Low at 169.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested hardware combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2673 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-mid portion of the database. This rank reflects the system’s ability to run Minimum smoothly at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K beyond Low settings.

Q: Which component is more critical for this game at higher resolutions?

A: The GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. At 4K, the frame rate drops sharply from 61.7 on Low to 28.2 on Ultra, a 33.5 FPS decline, indicating that the RTX 3060 Ti cannot keep up with the pixel count. At 1080p, the CPU has more headroom, allowing even Ultra to stay above 60 FPS.

Q: Are there any presets where the frame rate exceeds 100 FPS?

A: Yes. At 1080p, Low averages 169 FPS and Medium averages 131.4 FPS. At 1440p, Low averages 110.2 FPS. These are the only settings where the system crosses the triple-digit mark.

The Verdict

The benchmark data confirms that this PC can run Minimum effectively, but the answer depends heavily on the chosen resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with all four presets exceeding 60 FPS. The best playable setting is Ultra, averaging 83.7 FPS, which leaves considerable headroom for dips in intense scenes. High runs at 106.7 FPS, Medium at 131.4 FPS, and Low at 169 FPS, so even the most demanding preset is comfortably playable.

At 2560x1440, the system remains capable but with limits. High settings average 69.1 FPS, Medium hits 83.9 FPS, and Low reaches 110.2 FPS, all clearing the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra, however, averages 56.4 FPS, which falls just short of playable. Users who prioritize visual fidelity at 1440p must settle for High, which still delivers a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. Only Low settings achieve a playable average of 61.7 FPS. Medium drops to 42.7 FPS, High to 37.3 FPS, and Ultra to 28.2 FPS. The verdict is clear: this combo is not designed for 4K gaming in Minimum beyond the lowest quality preset. For most players, 1080p or 1440p with High settings offers the best balance of visual quality and performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals a distinct shift in component responsibility as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the CPU and GPU work in concert, but the high frame rates—169 FPS on Low, 131.4 FPS on Medium, 106.7 FPS on High, and 83.7 FPS on Ultra—suggest that neither component is fully saturated. The Ryzen 5 5600’s six cores and twelve threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, provide ample processing power to feed the RTX 3060 Ti at lower pixel counts. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 85.3 FPS, indicating that the GPU handles the increased graphical load without the CPU becoming a bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced. The frame rate drops from 110.2 FPS on Low to 56.4 FPS on Ultra, a 53.8 FPS reduction. This scaling shows that the RTX 3060 Ti’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus are taxed more heavily as pixel count rises. The CPU still has headroom, as evidenced by the playable High preset at 69.1 FPS, but the GPU is clearly the limiting factor for Ultra settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the performance equation. The frame rate collapses from 61.7 FPS on Low to 28.2 FPS on Ultra, a 33.5 FPS swing. The CPU’s contribution is minimal at this resolution because the GPU’s raw throughput—16.20 TFLOPS FP32 and 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth—cannot sustain high settings. The data indicates that for Minimum, the GPU matters more at 4K, while the CPU’s influence is greatest at 1080p where frame rates are higher. Users looking to improve 4K performance would need a more powerful GPU, while those at 1080p might benefit from a CPU with higher single-thread performance, though the Ryzen 5 5600 already delivers strong results.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks 2673 out of 3712 combos for Minimum. This places it in the lower-middle tier, indicating that while it can run the game, many other systems achieve higher frame rates. The rank reflects the GPU’s 59th percentile standing among all GPUs, which drags down the overall position despite the CPU’s stronger 74th percentile rank. The combo’s performance is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results are weak, pulling the rank down relative to systems with more powerful graphics cards.

The nearest CPU rivals—Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, AMD Ryzen 5 8500G, AMD EPYC 9454P, and AMD EPYC 7713—all score within 0.5% of the Ryzen 5 5600, so swapping the processor would not change the combo’s ranking significantly. Similarly, the GPU rivals—AMD Radeon RX 9060, Radeon Pro 5600M, Radeon RX 5700 XT, and Radeon R9 370X—are within 1.7%, meaning alternative graphics cards would produce comparable frame rates. The rank of 2673 is a function of the RTX 3060 Ti’s mid-level performance, which caps the system’s ability to handle Minimum at higher resolutions and presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average frame rates for every resolution and setting combination, with no minimum or maximum values recorded in the data.

At 3840x2160, the system averages 37.3 FPS on High, 61.7 FPS on Low, 42.7 FPS on Medium, and 28.2 FPS on Ultra. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline of roughly 11 FPS per tier, with the largest single drop occurring between Low and Medium, a 19 FPS difference.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 69.1 FPS on High, 110.2 FPS on Low, 83.9 FPS on Medium, and 56.4 FPS on Ultra. The spread is wider here, with Low outperforming Ultra by 53.8 FPS. The step from High to Ultra is 12.7 FPS, while the step from Low to Medium is 26.3 FPS, showing that the GPU handles the jump from Low to Medium better than the jump from High to Ultra.

At 1920x1080, the averages are 106.7 FPS on High, 169 FPS on Low, 131.4 FPS on Medium, and 83.7 FPS on Ultra. This resolution shows the highest overall performance, with Low nearly doubling the frame rate of Ultra. The difference between High and Ultra is 23 FPS, while the difference between Low and Medium is 37.6 FPS. The data reveals that the system is most responsive to settings changes at 1080p, where the GPU’s capabilities are not fully stressed.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low settings always produce the highest frame rates, and Ultra always produces the lowest. The ratio of Ultra to Low frame rates varies by resolution—at 1080p, Ultra achieves 49.5% of Low’s performance, at 1440p it achieves 51.2%, and at 4K it achieves 45.7%. This indicates that the GPU’s efficiency drops at 4K, making the gap between settings more pronounced. For this combo, the playable range is firmly established: 1080p allows all settings, 1440p allows up to High, and 4K allows only Low. The benchmark results provide a clear picture of the system’s capabilities, and users can use these numbers to set their expectations accordingly.