Minimum

AMD Ryzen 5 5600F + AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a robust performance profile for Minimum, a third-person shooter that scales cleanly across resolutions and presets. The measured data, captured across three resolutions and four settings levels, shows a configuration that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold in most scenarios, with only the most demanding 4K Ultra preset falling short. This analysis breaks down the exact frame rates, the division of labor between CPU and GPU, and how this combo compares to other tested hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this combination are comprehensive, covering 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 at Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings. At 1920x1080, the performance headroom is substantial. The Low preset delivers an average of 262 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate in the entire dataset. Medium follows at 201 FPS average, with a minimum of 171 FPS and a maximum of 231 FPS, indicating tight frame pacing. High settings still produce an average of 169 FPS, while the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 128 FPS. None of the 1080p results dip near the 60 FPS threshold, showing that this resolution is essentially trivial for the hardware.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but scale down predictably. The Low preset averages 169 FPS, matching the 1080p High result. Medium achieves 130 FPS average, with a minimum of 110 FPS and a maximum of 149 FPS. High settings deliver 109 FPS average, and Ultra still manages a strong 83 FPS average. The 1440p Ultra result is particularly noteworthy, as it stays well above the playable threshold while representing the maximum visual fidelity in the test suite.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens. Low settings produce an average of 91 FPS, which is still comfortably playable. Medium drops to a 70 FPS average, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS. This is the first setting where the minimum frame rate falls below 60 FPS, indicating occasional dips below the playable threshold. High settings average 59 FPS, which is borderline, and Ultra drops to 45 FPS average. The 4K results show a clear division: Low and Medium are playable, High sits right at the edge, and Ultra is not viable.

The data shows a consistent pattern of diminishing returns at higher resolutions. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 134 FPS (262 vs 128), while at 4K the same gap is only 46 FPS (91 vs 45). This suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU is the limiting factor, while at 4K, the GPU workload dominates the frame time budget.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 changes significantly across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU's role is more pronounced. The 262 FPS Low preset result and the 201 FPS Medium average indicate that the Ryzen 5 5600F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, is capable of feeding the GPU with enough draw calls to sustain very high frame rates. The single-thread score of 2872 in Passmark and the 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs support this, showing strong per-core performance for a 2025 release.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The frame rates scale down by roughly 35-40% compared to 1080p across all presets. For example, Ultra drops from 128 FPS to 83 FPS, and High drops from 169 FPS to 109 FPS. This scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the RX 9070's rendering throughput becomes the primary constraint. The Radeon RX 9070, based on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with 3584 shading units and a 644.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, handles the increased pixel count but cannot maintain the same frame rates as at lower resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The 4K Low preset (91 FPS) is only 54% of the 1080p Low result (262 FPS), showing that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are being heavily taxed. The RX 9070's 128 ROPs and 322.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are sufficient for 4K at lower presets but struggle at Ultra. The CPU's influence diminishes at this resolution, as the frame rate becomes primarily a function of GPU compute and memory throughput.

The scaling between presets also reveals the CPU-GPU balance. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Medium is 61 FPS (262 to 201), and between Medium and High is 32 FPS (201 to 169). This suggests that the CPU has headroom to handle increased draw calls and physics calculations as settings rise. At 4K, the same preset steps show smaller absolute differences (21 FPS between Low and Medium, 11 FPS between Medium and High), reinforcing that GPU rendering time dominates the frame budget.

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdict data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the answer is Ultra, which delivers an average of 128 FPS. This is the maximum quality setting in the test suite, and the hardware handles it with more than double the playable threshold. The 1080p Low preset at 262 FPS is available for competitive play, but Ultra is the recommended choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best setting, with an average of 83 FPS. This provides a 23 FPS margin over the 60 FPS threshold, making it a safe choice for high-refresh-rate displays. The 1440p Medium preset at 130 FPS is an option for players who prioritize frame rate over visual quality, but the data shows that Ultra is viable.

At 3840x2160, the best setting is Medium, with an average of 70 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that clears the 60 FPS threshold by a meaningful margin. The Medium preset has a minimum of 59 FPS, which means occasional drops below 60 FPS are possible, but the average is solid. Low settings at 91 FPS provide more headroom for players who want to ensure consistent frame pacing, but Medium offers the best balance of visual quality and performance.

The 4K High preset at 59 FPS average is technically below the 60 FPS threshold, making it a non-recommended setting. The Ultra preset at 45 FPS is clearly not playable for smooth gameplay. For 4K users, the choice is between Low for maximum frame rate and Medium for better visuals, with Medium being the highest playable setting.

The Verdict

This PC combination can run Minimum at all tested resolutions, but the playable settings vary. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, from the 262 FPS Low result to the 128 FPS Ultra average. This is a fully playable configuration at 1080p, with enough headroom for high refresh rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra at 83 FPS being the most demanding option. This resolution is fully playable at maximum settings, making it the sweet spot for this hardware combination. The 1440p results show that the RX 9070 has sufficient compute and memory bandwidth for high-fidelity gaming at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. Low and Medium presets are playable, with averages of 91 FPS and 70 FPS respectively. High settings are borderline at 59 FPS average, and Ultra is not playable at 45 FPS. The data shows that 4K gaming is possible with this combo, but users must dial back to Medium settings to maintain a consistent 60+ FPS experience. The minimum frame rate of 59 FPS at Medium means there will be occasional dips, but the overall experience is acceptable.

The playable thresholds from the verdict data confirm this: 4K has two playable settings (Low and Medium), while both 1440p and 1080p have all four settings playable. For users targeting 4K, the recommendation is to use Medium settings for the best visual quality while staying above 60 FPS on average.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F provide context for its performance. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has an average score of 36938, which is essentially identical to the Ryzen 5 5600F's 36945, with a delta of 0%. This means the two CPUs would behave nearly identically in Minimum at the same GPU configuration. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, which is 0.2% higher, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, 0.4% higher. The Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, 0.5% higher. All four rivals are within 0.5% of the Ryzen 5 5600F's average score, meaning they would produce similar CPU-bound frame rates in this game.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 9070's nearest rivals show a wider spread. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z has an average score of 23736, which is 0.6% lower than the RX 9070's 23877. The AMD Radeon RX 6800S scores 24063, 0.8% higher, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile scores 23628, 1.1% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170, 1.2% higher. These deltas are all within 1.2%, meaning any of these GPUs would deliver similar frame rates in Minimum when paired with the same CPU. The RX 9070 sits in the middle of this group, with the RTX 2080 SUPER and RX 6800S being marginally faster, and the RTX 3080 Mobile and GTX TITAN Z being slightly slower.

For a user considering this combo, swapping the CPU to any of the listed rivals would change performance by less than 1%, and swapping the GPU to any of its rivals would change performance by at most 1.2%. This means the overall experience in Minimum would be nearly identical across these alternative configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra settings deliver an average of 128 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays well above the 60 FPS playable threshold at this resolution.

Q: Can this combo run the game at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Low and Medium presets. Low averages 91 FPS, and Medium averages 70 FPS, while High drops to 59 FPS and Ultra to 45 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate at 2560x1440 Medium?

A: The minimum observed frame rate at 1440p Medium is 110 FPS, with a maximum of 149 FPS and an average of 130 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600F compare to its nearest rival in terms of overall CPU score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has a delta of 0% compared to the Ryzen 5 5600F, meaning their average benchmark scores are effectively identical.

Q: Which component is more important at 1920x1080?

A: The CPU plays a larger role at 1080p, as evidenced by the 262 FPS Low preset result, which indicates the Ryzen 5 5600F can feed the GPU at very high frame rates.

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: The 4K Ultra preset averages 45 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold and not recommended for smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F + AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination ranks 1119 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the top 30% of all configurations tested for this game. The rank reflects a strong balance between CPU and GPU performance, with the combo being capable of high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, and playable performance at 4K with settings adjustments.

The ranking indicates that this is a mid-to-upper-tier configuration for Minimum. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 69th percentile among all GPUs contribute to this overall position. The combo outperforms the majority of tested systems, likely due to the RX 9070's modern RDNA 4.0 architecture and the Ryzen 5 5600F's strong single-threaded performance. However, it is not at the very top of the rankings, as higher-end CPUs and GPUs would push the combo further down the list. For the specific resolution and settings tested, this rank reflects a system that can handle the game well at mainstream resolutions, with the caveat that 4K Ultra is beyond its capabilities.