Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a strong performance profile for the third-person shooter Minimum, with benchmark data showing that this combination can handle the game at high frame rates across all tested resolutions. Measured performance indicates that the system is capable of exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution, with the most demanding preset proving playable at 1440p and 1080p, while 4K requires a slight reduction in settings for a consistent experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset achieves an average of 61.5 FPS, making it the most demanding playable option. The Medium preset runs at 73.1 FPS, and Low runs at 99 FPS, but the Ultra preset drops to 46.2 FPS, below the playable threshold.

Q: Can this combo run the game at Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 the Ultra preset produces an average of 90.3 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, and it is the best settings option at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 20468, placing it 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G, and 0.5% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7713.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 sits in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 37648 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA Tesla P4, which scores 37628, a difference of only 0.1%.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the system achieves an average of 216 FPS. This is significantly higher than the High preset's 180 FPS, showing a clear scaling pattern as settings are lowered.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 4K according to the data?

A: The verdict data identifies High as the best settings at 3840x2160, yielding an average FPS of 61.5. This is the highest quality preset that remains at or above the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data indicates that the GPU is the primary performance driver for Minimum, particularly as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, ranging from 136.3 FPS on Ultra to 279.1 FPS on Low, which suggests that the CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU at this resolution. The scaling between Low and Ultra at 1080p is a 1.6x difference (279.1 vs 136.3 FPS), indicating that the GPU workload scales significantly with visual fidelity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with a compression of frame rates. The Low preset drops to 178.3 FPS, while Ultra falls to 90.3 FPS. This represents a 2.0x difference between Low and Ultra, showing that the GPU is becoming more stressed as pixel count increases. The CPU's role appears less critical here, as the Ryzen 5 5600's 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz is sufficient to maintain high throughput, but the GPU's raw compute power is what ultimately limits the highest settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance becomes even more pronounced. The Low preset manages 99 FPS, but Ultra drops to 46.2 FPS, a 2.1x reduction. The RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are likely being taxed heavily at this resolution, while the CPU's performance remains adequate. The data shows that the gap between Low and Ultra widens with resolution: 1.6x at 1080p, 2.0x at 1440p, and 2.1x at 4K. This scaling confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck for high settings at higher resolutions, while the CPU's contribution is relatively constant.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 61.5 FPS. This is a narrow margin above the playable threshold, so while it is playable, there is little headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset offers a more comfortable 73.1 FPS, and Low reaches 99 FPS, but High is the highest quality option that stays in the playable range.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is fully playable, achieving an average of 90.3 FPS. This is the best settings choice at this resolution, as it provides a significant margin above 60 FPS. The High preset runs at 117.4 FPS, Medium at 136.7 FPS, and Low at 178.3 FPS, but Ultra delivers the maximum visual quality without sacrificing playability.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is also the best option, with an average of 136.3 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold, ensuring a very smooth experience. The High preset runs at 180 FPS, Medium at 216 FPS, and Low at 279.1 FPS, but the high frame rates at Ultra make it the clear choice for this resolution. In all cases, the recommendation is to prioritize higher settings at lower resolutions, as the system has ample performance headroom.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, AMD Ryzen 5 8500G, AMD EPYC 9454P, and AMD EPYC 7713. The Ryzen 5 5600 scores 20468, which is only 0.1% higher than the Core Ultra 7 258V and 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 5 8500G. This means that swapping to either of these processors would result in virtually identical frame rates in Minimum, as the performance delta is negligible. The EPYC 9454P and EPYC 7713 are also within 0.2% and 0.5% respectively, making them functionally equivalent for gaming purposes, though they are server-class parts.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P4, AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, and AMD Radeon PRO W6400. The RTX 4070's average score of 37648 is 0.1% higher than the Tesla P4 and 0.4% higher than the RX Vega 56. The RTX 4080 Mobile is actually 1.3% faster, while the Radeon PRO W6400 is 1.3% slower. In practical terms, the RTX 4070 and Tesla P4 would deliver nearly identical performance, while the RX Vega 56 would be marginally slower. The RTX 4080 Mobile would offer a slight edge, but the difference is unlikely to change the playability verdict at any resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 279.1 FPS, which is the fastest measured result across all configurations. Medium follows at 216 FPS, High at 180 FPS, and Ultra at 136.3 FPS. The progression between presets is roughly linear, with each step down in quality providing a substantial increase in frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high but show the expected reduction from 1080p. Low averages 178.3 FPS, Medium 136.7 FPS, High 117.4 FPS, and Ultra 90.3 FPS. The relative gaps between presets are similar to 1080p, but the absolute values are lower, confirming that resolution scaling is consistent.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops more significantly, especially at higher settings. Low averages 99 FPS, which is still well above 60 FPS. Medium averages 73.1 FPS, and High averages 61.5 FPS, which is just barely above the playable threshold. Ultra drops to 46.2 FPS, making it unplayable by the 60 FPS standard. The data shows a clear trend: the system is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K Ultra is the only configuration that fails to meet the playability criterion.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Minimum at all tested resolutions, but the settings must be adjusted for 4K. At 1920x1080, all presets including Ultra are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 136.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also playable, averaging 90.3 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced. The High, Medium, and Low presets are all playable, with High being the best setting at 61.5 FPS. The Ultra preset fails to reach the playable threshold, averaging only 46.2 FPS. Therefore, for a 4K display, users should select High settings for the best visual quality while maintaining playability. For 1440p and 1080p displays, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers excellent frame rates with the highest visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 845th out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the top 23% of all configurations. This is a strong result, reflecting the system's ability to deliver high frame rates at most settings and resolutions. The rank is influenced by the GPU's 81st percentile standing among all GPUs, while the CPU sits in the 74th percentile of all CPUs. The combination of a high-performing GPU with a capable mid-range CPU results in a system that excels in this title, particularly at 1080p and 1440p, where the GPU's power is fully utilized. The data confirms that this is a well-balanced pairing for Minimum, with the only notable limitation being 4K Ultra settings.