Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a decidedly strong performance profile in Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. Benchmark data indicates that this pairing is capable of exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold across nearly all tested configurations, with the most demanding settings at 4K being the only exception. The measured results show a system that scales predictably with resolution and preset changes, offering a wide range of playable options for users targeting high refresh rates or maximum visual fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo span three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a comprehensive view of its capabilities. At 1920x1080, the system produces exceptional frame rates that begin at an average of 299 FPS on Low settings. The Medium preset at this resolution yields an average of 237 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 202 FPS and a maximum of 273 FPS, indicating consistent performance even during intense scenes. High settings at 1080p produce an average of 199 FPS, while the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still maintains an average of 152 FPS. These numbers demonstrate that at 1080p, the RTX 4070 SUPER is rarely the limiting factor, as even the heaviest settings leave substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust but shows the expected impact of increased pixel count. The Low preset at 1440p delivers an average of 200 FPS, while Medium produces 153 FPS, with a minimum of 130 FPS and a maximum of 176 FPS. High settings at this resolution average 128 FPS, and Ultra still clears the playability bar decisively with an average of 98 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a performance reduction of roughly 33% to 36% across presets, which is consistent with the additional rendering workload of a higher resolution. The data indicates that 1440p Ultra is fully playable, with the average FPS sitting well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance characteristics change more dramatically. The Low preset at 4K produces an average of 108 FPS, and Medium averages 82 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS. High settings at 4K yield an average of 69 FPS, which remains above the 60 FPS playability threshold but with less margin than lower resolutions. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to an average of 53 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS line. This is the only tested configuration where the combo fails to maintain playable frame rates. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a reduction of approximately 46% to 48% in average FPS for comparable settings, highlighting the significant demands of 4K rendering. The min and max data points available for Medium presets at each resolution show tighter variance at lower resolutions, suggesting that frame pacing becomes slightly less consistent as resolution increases.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for both components provides context for where this hardware sits in the broader performance landscape. For the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, which has an average benchmark score of 36945 and ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, the closest alternatives are tightly clustered. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 posts an average score of 36938, showing a delta of 0%, indicating effectively identical performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, which is a 0.2% delta, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 achieves 37093, a 0.4% difference. The Intel Core i9-12900T rounds out the group with a score of 37112, a 0.5% delta. These sub-1% differences imply that in CPU-bound scenarios, users would observe virtually indistinguishable frame rates when swapping between these processors.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223 and resides in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are similarly matched. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262, a delta of -0.1%, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile also scores 43268, another -0.1% delta. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 posts 43301, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile leads the group with 43667, representing a 1% delta. The performance parity among these GPUs means that, in GPU-bound scenarios within Minimum, the RTX 4070 SUPER would produce frame rates within a narrow margin of these alternatives. For a user considering this system, swapping to any of these rival components would likely shift measured FPS by only a few frames, not enough to change the playability verdict at any resolution or preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU at different resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extraordinarily high, with the Low preset hitting 299 FPS. Such numbers suggest that the system is heavily CPU-limited at this resolution, as the GPU has ample capacity to render frames quickly but is constrained by the processor's ability to feed it draw calls and game logic. The Ryzen 5 5600F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, provides strong single-threaded performance, but even it cannot push frame rates beyond the 300 FPS mark at low settings. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a reduction of approximately 49%, from 299 FPS to 152 FPS, which indicates that as GPU load increases, the system gradually shifts toward GPU-bound territory.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts. The FPS drops from 200 at Low to 98 at Ultra, a 51% reduction, but the absolute numbers remain high enough that neither component is severely stressed. The GPU begins to play a more significant role as the pixel count increases, but the CPU still contributes meaningfully to the high frame rates observed. The 1440p results show less CPU bottlenecking than at 1080p, evidenced by the fact that the Ultra preset still achieves 98 FPS, which is more than 60% of the Low preset figure.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The FPS at Low (108) is less than half of the 1080p Low figure (299), illustrating that the rendering workload at 4K is primarily a GPU concern. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 53 FPS, which is below the playability threshold, confirming that the RTX 4070 SUPER's capabilities are exhausted at this resolution with maximum settings. The scaling between resolutions shows a roughly 36% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 46% drop from 1440p to 4K for the Medium preset, demonstrating the exponential cost of 4K rendering. The data indicates that for this game, the CPU matters most at 1080p where frame rates are exceptionally high, while the GPU becomes the primary determinant of performance at 4K.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Minimum is answered affirmatively for the vast majority of configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold with substantial margins. The lowest average FPS at this resolution is 152 on Ultra, which is more than double the playability threshold. At 2560x1440, the situation is equally favorable, with all presets exceeding 60 FPS, including Ultra at 98 FPS. Users playing at these resolutions can choose any settings without concern for playability.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The High preset achieves an average of 69 FPS, which clears the threshold, as do Low at 108 FPS and Medium at 82 FPS. However, the Ultra preset falls short at 53 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS line. The data shows that the playable settings at 4K are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best-performing preset that maintains playability. For users who prioritize maximum visual quality at 4K, this combo would require a reduction to High settings to maintain smooth gameplay. The verdictByResolution data confirms that High is the best setting at 4K with an average FPS of 69, while at both 1440p and 1080p, Ultra is the best setting with averages of 98 and 152 FPS respectively.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of all tested hardware combinations for Minimum, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER holds a rank of 682 out of 3712 combos. This places the system in the top 18.4% of all tested configurations. The rank reflects the balanced nature of the components, where the CPU's 85th percentile standing and the GPU's 83rd percentile standing combine to produce consistently high frame rates across most resolutions. The rank is likely influenced by the fact that at 1080p, the system is CPU-limited, preventing it from reaching the absolute top tier where more powerful processors would push even higher frame rates. However, the overall standing is strong, and the system outperforms the majority of tested combos, particularly in GPU-bound scenarios at higher resolutions where the RTX 4070 SUPER demonstrates its capability.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 53, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The highest playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 69 FPS.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is playable with an average FPS of 98, making it the best choice for visual quality while staying well above the 60 FPS line.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36938, showing a delta of 0%. Other rivals like the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D are within 0.2% to 0.5% performance.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important for 1080p performance in this game?

A: At 1920x1080, the data indicates the CPU is the limiting factor. The Low preset reaches 299 FPS, and even Ultra achieves 152 FPS, suggesting the processor constrains frame rates more than the GPU at this resolution.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 153, with a minimum of 130 FPS and a maximum of 176 FPS, providing smooth and consistent performance.

Q: Does the system rank highly among all tested combos?

A: The combination ranks 682 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 18.4% of all configurations tested for Minimum.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above 60 is identified. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 152 FPS, making it the best choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing playability. At 2560x1440, Ultra remains the optimal preset with an average of 98 FPS, offering a significant improvement in visual fidelity over lower presets while still providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the High preset is the best option, achieving an average of 69 FPS. While this clears the playability bar, it does so with less headroom than lower resolutions, so users who prioritize frame rate stability may consider the Medium preset at 82 FPS or the Low preset at 108 FPS for additional safety margin. The data across all resolutions shows that this combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, and for high-quality 4K gaming with adjusted settings.