Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers remarkably high frame rates in Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. Across all tested resolutions and presets, the system never falls below 50.9 FPS average, with most configurations exceeding 60 FPS by a wide margin. The data reveals a setup that is heavily GPU-bound at 4K but becomes increasingly CPU-sensitive at lower resolutions, where frame rates scale dramatically.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4070 SUPER handles the resolution with ease. The Low preset produces an average of 109.7 FPS, while Medium reaches 79.9 FPS and High hits 68.9 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only configuration that dips below the 60 FPS playability threshold, averaging 50.9 FPS. This 4K data shows a clear progression: each step up in settings from Low to Ultra reduces performance by roughly 20-30 FPS, with the largest single drop occurring between Medium (79.9) and Ultra (50.9), a 29 FPS decline.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance headroom expands considerably. Low settings average 201.4 FPS, Medium reaches 154.3 FPS, High achieves 126.3 FPS, and Ultra still maintains a strong 97.5 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is substantial — 103.9 FPS — but all presets remain far above the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from 4K to 1440p at the same settings shows dramatic gains: Low improves by 91.7 FPS (109.7 to 201.4), while Ultra nearly doubles from 50.9 to 97.5.

At 1920x1080, the system operates at exceptionally high frame rates. The Low preset averages 313.1 FPS, Medium runs at 235.9 FPS, High delivers 199.8 FPS, and Ultra sustains 150.1 FPS. Notably, even the most demanding preset at 1080p runs more than twice as fast as the same preset at 4K. The relative ordering of presets remains consistent across all resolutions: Low > Medium > High > Ultra, with the delta between Low and Ultra widening from 58.8 FPS at 4K to 163 FPS at 1080p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data indicates a shifting balance between CPU and GPU influence depending on resolution. At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant constraint. The Ryzen 5 5600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides ample processing power to feed the RTX 4070 SUPER, but the 4K pixel workload caps performance at 109.7 FPS even on Low settings. The steep drop to 50.9 FPS at Ultra suggests the GPU's rendering load increases substantially with each preset tier, while the CPU maintains headroom.

At 2560x1440, both components contribute more evenly. The 201.4 FPS result on Low indicates the CPU can push beyond 200 FPS, but the GPU still has significant work to do. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution (201.4 to 97.5) shows a 51.6% reduction, which is less severe than the 53.6% reduction at 4K (109.7 to 50.9). This suggests the CPU begins to matter more as the resolution drops, though the GPU remains the primary bottleneck.

At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes the limiting factor at lower presets. The 313.1 FPS Low result approaches the practical ceiling for this Ryzen 5 5600 configuration. The Ryzen's single-thread score of 2584 in Cinebench R23 and PassMark single-thread of 3256 indicate strong per-core performance, but the 12-thread workload at 1080p Low may saturate the CPU's capabilities. The Ultra preset at 150.1 FPS shows the GPU still influences performance, but the CPU's role grows increasingly prominent at this resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

According to the benchmark database, the Ryzen 5 5600's closest CPU rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (0.1% faster), AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (0.2% faster), AMD EPYC 9454P (0.2% faster), and AMD EPYC 7713 (0.5% faster). These processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, with the EPYC server chips being notable outliers given their enterprise positioning but similar average scores.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 SUPER sits near the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (0.1% slower), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (0.1% slower), NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (0.2% slower), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (1% slower). The mobile RTX 4090's slightly lower score is interesting — it suggests the desktop RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth provide competitive performance against a higher-tier mobile part. For Minimum specifically, any of these GPU alternatives would produce frame rates within 1% of the measured results.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates this PC can run Minimum at playable frame rates across all tested resolutions. According to the verdict by resolution, 3840x2160 supports High, Low, and Medium presets above 60 FPS, with High being the best playable option at 68.9 FPS average. The 2560x1440 resolution allows Ultra settings at 97.5 FPS average, making it the sweet spot for maximum visual quality. At 1920x1080, the system runs Ultra at 150.1 FPS average, providing substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

The only configuration that fails to clear the 60 FPS threshold is 4K Ultra at 50.9 FPS average. This is a single data point among twelve measured combinations, and it remains playable for many users despite falling below the standard playability threshold. For competitive play, the 1080p Ultra result of 150.1 FPS offers excellent responsiveness, while 1440p Ultra at 97.5 FPS balances visual fidelity with smoothness.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 4K resolution?

A: The High preset at 3840x2160 averages 68.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra at 4K drops to 50.9 FPS average.

Q: Can this system run 1080p at maximum settings?

A: Yes, 1920x1080 Ultra averages 150.1 FPS, well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best quality setting at 1440p?

A: Ultra at 2560x1440 averages 97.5 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that maintains playable performance.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Low compared to 4K Ultra?

A: 1080p Low averages 313.1 FPS, while 4K Ultra averages 50.9 FPS — a difference of 262.2 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low (313.1 FPS), the CPU likely becomes the constraint, as the Ryzen 5 5600's processing power caps performance before the GPU reaches its limit.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance of quality and speed?

A: 2560x1440 Ultra at 97.5 FPS provides both high visual settings and smooth frame rates, with 1080p Ultra at 150.1 FPS as the alternative for faster gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 669th out of 3,712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the top 18% of all configurations tested, which is notable given the game's 2014 release date. The high ranking reflects the modern hardware's ability to push this older title far beyond typical performance expectations. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs contributes significantly to this result, while the Ryzen 5 5600's 74th percentile CPU ranking provides solid foundation. The combination's 669th position suggests that most of the 3,712 tested setups are either newer or higher-end, but this pairing still outperforms the majority of systems.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 68.9 FPS. The Low preset (109.7 FPS) and Medium (79.9 FPS) also qualify, but High offers the best visual quality while remaining playable.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 97.5 FPS average, making it the clear choice for maximum quality. All four presets exceed 60 FPS at this resolution, but Ultra provides the highest settings without sacrificing playability.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 150.1 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. This setting offers the full visual experience while maintaining frame rates suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. The Low preset at 313.1 FPS is available for competitive play, but Ultra provides the best combination of quality and performance for most users.