Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Minimum, a third-person shooter released on 2014-06-25. Measured data confirms that this combination exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested resolution and preset, with performance scaling from a 73 FPS average at 4K Ultra to a 347 FPS average at 1080p Low. The following analysis breaks down the benchmark results, compares nearby hardware, and provides specific settings guidance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each have close rivals based on average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600, which holds a 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 20468, is nearly matched by several alternatives. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V scores 20454, a mere 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G scores 20425, also 0.2% behind. Two AMD EPYC server chips, the 9454P and 7713, score 20422 and 20363 respectively, with deltaPct values of 0.2% and 0.5%. This indicates that any of these processors would produce virtually identical frame rates in Minimum, as the CPU is not the limiting factor at most settings.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D sits at the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77712. Its nearest rivals are a mix of mobile and professional parts. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76904, just 1.1% lower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, which is 1.6% higher than the RTX 5090 D. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 16 GB variants score 79396 and 79605, representing 2.1% and 2.4% advantages respectively. In practical terms for Minimum, swapping the RTX 5090 D for any of these rivals would change frame rates by only a few percent—well within the margin of perceivable difference at the high FPS levels measured here.

Because the RTX 5090 D's rivals are only about 1-2% apart in raw score, gamers with those GPUs should expect nearly identical performance in this title. Similarly, the CPU rivals differ by less than 0.5%, meaning the choice among them has no meaningful impact on the measured FPS results. The data suggests that any of these combinations would produce frame rates within a few FPS of the numbers reported for the Ryzen 5 5600 + RTX 5090 D setup.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes. The combination achieves playable frame rates at all tested 3840x2160 settings. The lowest result is 73 FPS average at Ultra, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Low settings produce 149 FPS, Medium produces 114 FPS, and High produces 96 FPS.

Q: What is the maximum preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 136 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Lower presets run even faster: High at 178 FPS, Medium at 212 FPS, and Low at 277 FPS.

*Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations for Minimum?*

A: This specific CPU+GPU pair ranks 54th out of 3712 tested combos. This places it in the top 1.5% of all tested systems for this game, indicating exceptionally strong performance.

Q: What is the fastest measured result for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate is 347 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Medium preset at 1080p delivers 315 FPS average with a minimum of 268 and maximum of 363.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D have any rivals that outperform it?

A: Yes. According to average benchmark scores, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (score 79605) is 2.4% faster, and the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (score 79396) is 2.1% faster. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (score 78940) is 1.6% faster. However, these differences are minor and unlikely to change the playable settings in Minimum.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded across all tests?

A: The only min/max data provided is for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum is 97 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 180 FPS. At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum is 268 FPS. All other presets report only average FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination ranks 54th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places the system in the 98.5th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms approximately 3658 other tested combinations. The rank reflects the GPU's dominant role in this title; the RTX 5090 D's 92nd percentile standing among all GPUs, combined with the CPU's 74th percentile standing, yields a system that sits far above typical gaming rigs.

The ranking is particularly strong given that the CPU is not top-tier by modern standards. The Ryzen 5 5600's average benchmark score of 20468 is respectable but modest compared to high-end processors. Yet the measured FPS data shows the GPU carries the workload effectively, especially at higher resolutions where the 4K Ultra preset still delivers 73 FPS. The gap between this combo's rank (54) and the CPU's percentile (74) suggests that many higher-ranked combos likely pair the same or similar GPUs with faster CPUs, though the practical FPS impact in Minimum appears minimal—the 1080p Ultra result of 210 FPS shows headroom even with this mid-range processor.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at every tested resolution with all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 73 FPS, which clears the threshold with margin. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 136 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 210 FPS. The verdictByResolution data lists all presets as playable at each resolution, with the best settings being Ultra everywhere.

The weakest result is 73 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is 21.7% above the 60 FPS threshold. For gamers targeting 60 FPS minimums, even the most demanding preset at the highest resolution provides a comfortable buffer. The system never dips below 60 FPS in any measured configuration, making it fully capable for smooth gameplay in Minimum.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the frame rates scale predictably with preset quality. Low settings produce 149 FPS average. Medium increases the load but still delivers 114 FPS average, with a minimum of 97 and maximum of 131. High settings reduce the average to 96 FPS. Ultra is the most demanding, yielding 73 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra is 76 FPS, showing that even at 4K, the GPU has substantial headroom.

At 2560x1440, performance improves notably. Low settings reach 277 FPS average. Medium delivers 212 FPS average, with a minimum of 180 and maximum of 244. High settings produce 178 FPS average. Ultra settings still maintain a high 136 FPS average. The scaling from 4K to 1440p is consistent: each resolution drop increases FPS by roughly 50-80% depending on the preset.

At 1920x1080, the results are extremely high. Low settings achieve 347 FPS average. Medium delivers 315 FPS average, with a minimum of 268 and maximum of 363. High settings produce 276 FPS average. Ultra settings remain above 200 FPS, averaging 210. These numbers indicate the system is largely GPU-bound at lower resolutions, with the CPU able to feed frames at rates exceeding 300 FPS in lighter settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, which runs at 73 FPS average. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. Since all presets are playable, Ultra is recommended for maximum visual quality. The next step down, High, offers 96 FPS average, but the 73 FPS average at Ultra already provides a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are also the best choice, producing 136 FPS average. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, leaving room for occasional dips without dropping below playability. The substantial gap between the 136 FPS at Ultra and the 60 FPS threshold means users could even enable additional graphical enhancements if available.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings average 210 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for 1080p users. The 210 FPS average provides exceptional smoothness, and the high minimums recorded at Medium (268 FPS) suggest that even worst-case frame times remain far above the threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that the GPU is the dominant component in Minimum, particularly at higher resolutions. The RTX 5090 D's 92nd percentile GPU ranking, combined with the Ryzen 5 5600's 74th percentile CPU ranking, results in a system where the GPU handles the majority of the rendering load. This is evident from the resolution scaling: moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 at Ultra drops the average from 210 to 73 FPS, a 65% reduction. This steep decline is characteristic of GPU-bound workloads, as the rendering resolution increases the pixel count fourfold.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 347 FPS, which approaches the CPU's ability to issue draw calls. The Ryzen 5 5600's single-thread score of 882 in 3DMark and 3256 in Passmark single-thread tests indicates adequate, but not exceptional, per-core performance. In Minimum, a 2014 title, the single-threaded workload is modest, allowing even this mid-range CPU to keep up with the GPU at high frame rates.

At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The RTX 5090 D's massive compute resources—104.8 TFLOPS FP32, 21760 shading units, and 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth—are engaged more fully as resolution increases. The scaling between presets at each resolution also points to GPU dominance: at 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 76 FPS (149 to 73), while at 1080p the difference is 137 FPS (347 to 210). This larger absolute gap at lower resolutions suggests that the CPU begins to limit performance in the highest-FPS scenarios, but the system still maintains playability everywhere.

For players using this combo, the practical takeaway is that the GPU is the primary driver of performance in Minimum. The CPU provides sufficient support to avoid bottlenecking at most settings, with the possible exception of 1080p Low where frame rates exceed 300 FPS. At 4K, the GPU is entirely responsible for the 73 FPS Ultra result, and the CPU's contribution is negligible. Upgrading the CPU would yield minimal gains at 4K, while upgrading the GPU (though difficult given its already top-tier standing) would improve the 4K Ultra result most directly.