Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a highly playable experience in Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. Benchmark data shows this pairing handles 1080p and 1440p with ease, while 4K requires a significant settings compromise. The data indicates the RTX 4060 is the primary performance driver, with the Ryzen 5 5600F providing ample headroom. Below is a detailed breakdown of measured performance, alternative hardware, and optimal settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, with average FPS recorded for all configurations and min/max FPS available for Medium settings. The playable threshold is 60 FPS.

1920x1080 (Full HD):

• Low: The average frame rate is 202 FPS. This is the highest performance configuration measured, providing a massive cushion above the 60 FPS threshold.
• Medium: Average FPS is 155, with a minimum of 131 and a maximum of 178. The minimum frame rate stays well above the playable threshold, indicating smooth performance even in demanding scenes.
• High: The average frame rate is 130 FPS. This setting still provides more than double the required frame rate for smooth gameplay.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 99. This is the most demanding preset at 1080p, yet it remains comfortably above 60 FPS with a 39 FPS margin.

2560x1440 (Quad HD):

• Low: Average FPS is 130. Performance is nearly identical to the 1080p High preset, showing the GPU's strength at this resolution with reduced graphical load.
• Medium: Average FPS is 100, with a minimum of 85 and a maximum of 115. The minimum frame rate is 25 FPS above the playable threshold, ensuring consistent gameplay.
• High: Average FPS is 84. This preset maintains a solid 24 FPS buffer over the 60 FPS target.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 64. This is the most demanding configuration at 1440p, and it narrowly clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD):

• Low: Average FPS is 70. This is the only playable preset at 4K, providing a 10 FPS margin above the threshold.
• Medium: Average FPS is 54, with a minimum of 46 and a maximum of 62. The average and minimum both fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating a suboptimal experience.
• High: Average FPS is 45. This preset falls significantly short of the 60 FPS target.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 34. This is the lowest measured performance, rendering the game nearly unplayable at this configuration.

The data reveals a clear scaling pattern: dropping from Ultra to Low at 1080p increases average FPS from 99 to 202, a substantial performance gain. At 1440p, the same settings change yields an increase from 64 to 130 FPS. At 4K, the jump from Ultra to Low raises performance from 34 to 70 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 1080p with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 produces an average of 99 FPS, which is 39 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets at this resolution are playable.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gameplay?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 64 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most demanding playable configuration at this resolution. All other presets (High, Medium, Low) also exceed the threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only with significant compromises. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 70 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 54 FPS average with a 46 FPS minimum, which falls below the playable threshold. High and Ultra presets are not playable, averaging 45 and 34 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 17639, placing it at the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, has an average score of 17666, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, 0.3% lower. These differences are minimal, indicating near-identical raw performance.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 36945, placing it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36938, a 0% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, 0.2% higher. These are effectively equivalent in performance.

Q: What frame rates can be expected with Medium settings at various resolutions?

A: At 1080p Medium, the average is 155 FPS with a minimum of 131. At 1440p Medium, the average is 100 FPS with a minimum of 85. At 4K Medium, the average is 54 FPS with a minimum of 46. Only the 1080p and 1440p Medium presets remain above the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for this CPU and GPU provide a clear picture of equivalent hardware performance. The data shows that several alternative components would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum.

CPU Alternatives (AMD Ryzen 5 5600F):

The Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945. Its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, scores 36938, a 0% difference. 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) and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112 (0.5% higher). These differences are negligible for gaming performance. Any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical results in Minimum, as the game's frame rates are primarily determined by the GPU.

GPU Alternatives (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060):

The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (0.5% lower) and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509 (0.7% lower). These GPUs would deliver frame rates within a narrow margin of the RTX 4060. For Minimum, the Radeon HD 7790 would be the closest match, potentially offering 1-2 FPS difference at most settings. The Radeon 780M, being an integrated solution, would also perform similarly but may have different thermal characteristics.

The Verdict

The benchmark data provides a definitive answer on playability. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the verdict is clear for each resolution.

3840x2160 (4K): The only playable setting is Low, which achieves an average of 70 FPS. The Medium preset fails with a 54 FPS average and a 46 FPS minimum. High and Ultra presets are not viable, averaging 45 and 34 FPS respectively. This system can run Minimum at 4K, but only at the lowest graphical quality.

2560x1440 (1440p): All four presets are playable. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 64 FPS, clearing the threshold. High averages 84 FPS, Medium averages 100 FPS, and Low averages 130 FPS. This resolution offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with Ultra being the recommended choice.

1920x1080 (1080p): All four presets are playable with substantial margins. The Ultra preset averages 99 FPS, High averages 130 FPS, Medium averages 155 FPS, and Low averages 202 FPS. This resolution provides the smoothest experience with no concerns about frame rate dips.

The data indicates that this PC can run Minimum at all tested resolutions, but 4K players must accept Low settings. For the best visual experience, 1440p Ultra is the optimal configuration, as it maintains 60+ FPS while offering high graphical fidelity.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component dominates performance in Minimum. The data shows a clear pattern of GPU-bound behavior.

Resolution Scaling: Moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces average FPS by approximately 35-40% across most presets. For example, the Ultra preset drops from 99 FPS at 1080p to 64 FPS at 1440p, a 35 FPS reduction. At 4K, the Ultra preset falls to 34 FPS, a further 30 FPS drop. This scaling is characteristic of GPU-bound workloads, where increasing pixel count directly impacts frame rate.

Settings Scaling: The impact of preset changes is also significant. At 1080p, going from Low to Ultra reduces FPS from 202 to 99, a 51% decrease. At 1440p, the same settings change drops performance from 130 to 64 FPS. At 4K, Low to Ultra goes from 70 to 34 FPS. This sensitivity to graphical settings further confirms the GPU as the limiting factor.

CPU Contribution: The Ryzen 5 5600F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides robust single-threaded performance (PassMark single-thread score of 2872) and strong multi-threaded capability (PassMark multi-thread score of 19236). Given that Minimum is a 2014 title, it is unlikely to leverage more than a few cores. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is far from a bottleneck. The fact that frame rates scale so dramatically with resolution and settings, rather than remaining CPU-limited, proves the GPU is the primary performance driver.

GPU Contribution: The RTX 4060, with its 3072 shading units and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, is the component that determines playability. At 4K, the GPU's memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s and 128-bit bus become limiting factors, as evidenced by the steep performance drop. At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU has ample resources, allowing for high frame rates. The GPU's 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs puts it in the mid-range tier, which aligns with its measured performance.

In summary, the GPU is the dominant component for Minimum at all resolutions. The CPU provides sufficient headroom and is not a limiting factor. Players should focus on GPU settings to achieve target frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is the recommended configuration for each resolution.

1920x1080: The Ultra preset achieves an average of 99 FPS. This is the highest quality setting that clears the threshold with a 39 FPS margin. For maximum visual fidelity, Ultra is the clear choice. If higher frame rates are desired, the High preset offers 130 FPS and the Medium preset offers 155 FPS, but Ultra provides the best balance.

2560x1440: The Ultra preset achieves an average of 64 FPS. This narrowly clears the 60 FPS threshold. While playable, the 4 FPS margin is slim. For a more comfortable buffer, the High preset averages 84 FPS, and Medium averages 100 FPS. However, for players prioritizing visual quality, Ultra remains viable.

3840x2160: The Low preset achieves an average of 70 FPS. This is the only setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. The Medium preset fails with a 54 FPS average. Players at this resolution must use Low settings for playable performance, sacrificing graphical detail for a 10 FPS margin.

For players seeking the best experience, 1440p Ultra is the recommended configuration, offering high visual quality with a 64 FPS average. At 1080p, Ultra provides a superior 99 FPS average. At 4K, Low is the only viable option.