Minimum

AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a strong showing in Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. The benchmark data, measured across three resolutions and four quality presets, shows this combination is generally capable of exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold, though the demands of 4K require a significant settings compromise. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and actionable settings for each resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the highest preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Low, yielding an average of 75 FPS. The Medium preset drops to an average of 57 FPS, which falls short of the playable threshold, while High and Ultra average 48 FPS and 37 FPS, respectively. For a steady 60+ FPS experience at 4K, Low settings are the only viable option.

At 2560x1440, the situation is far more favorable. The data shows that Ultra settings are playable, averaging 68 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS bar, making it the recommended choice for maximum visual quality at this resolution. Lower presets offer progressively higher frame rates: High averages 89 FPS, Medium 106 FPS, and Low 139 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the RTX 5060 has ample headroom. The Ultra preset averages 105 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and the best visual setting available. The lower presets are even faster, with High at 138 FPS, Medium at 165 FPS, and Low at 215 FPS. For 1080p users, there is no reason to sacrifice visual fidelity, as even the most demanding preset delivers nearly double the playable frame rate.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals a clear division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060. At 1920x1080, the CPU's influence is most pronounced. The jump from Low to Ultra settings reduces the average frame rate from 215 FPS to 105 FPS, a drop of roughly 51%. This wide spread indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to reach very high frame rates, and the GPU is the primary limiter as settings increase.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU load intensifies. The average FPS at Ultra falls to 68, compared to 105 at 1080p Ultra, a reduction of about 35%. The Low preset also drops from 215 to 139 FPS. This consistent decline shows that the RTX 5060 is becoming the bottleneck, as the higher pixel count demands more from the graphics card. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, still provides sufficient throughput to avoid becoming the limiting factor at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance is absolute. The Ultra preset averages just 37 FPS, while even Low settings only reach 75 FPS. The scaling from Medium to High to Ultra shows a steep decline (57 → 48 → 37 FPS), which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The Ryzen 5 5600F's role here is to maintain a stable frame delivery, but the RTX 5060's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 128-bit bus are clearly the determining factors. The data indicates that for 4K gaming, the graphics card is the sole performance gate, with the CPU having minimal impact on the final frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average 75 FPS. No min/max values recorded, but this is the only preset above the 60 FPS threshold.
• Medium: Average 57 FPS, with a minimum of 49 FPS and a maximum of 66 FPS. The min frame rate dips below 60, indicating occasional stutter.
• High: Average 48 FPS. No min/max recorded, but the average falls well short of playable.
• Ultra: Average 37 FPS. The most demanding preset produces a slideshow-like experience at this resolution.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average 139 FPS. No min/max recorded.
• Medium: Average 106 FPS, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 122 FPS. The frame time variance is smooth, with no drops near the playable limit.
• High: Average 89 FPS. No min/max recorded.
• Ultra: Average 68 FPS. No min/max recorded, but the average is 8 FPS above the playable threshold.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average 215 FPS. No min/max recorded, representing the highest frame rate in the dataset.
• Medium: Average 165 FPS, with a minimum of 140 FPS and a maximum of 190 FPS. The min frame rate is more than double the playable threshold.
• High: Average 138 FPS. No min/max recorded.
• Ultra: Average 105 FPS. No min/max recorded, but the consistent average suggests a stable experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, offer nearly identical compute performance. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 matches the Ryzen 5 5600F with an average score of 36938 and a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is slightly ahead with a score of 37018 (delta -0.2%), while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (score 37093, delta -0.4%) and Intel Core i9-12900T (score 37112, delta -0.5%) are also within a fraction of a percent. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Minimum, as the game's CPU load is well within the capabilities of all four.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5060's nearest rivals show a wider spread. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT has an average score of 26011, which is 1.2% lower than the RTX 5060, making it a slightly slower but comparable alternative. The AMD Radeon 860M (score 26401, delta -0.3%) and NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (score 26421, delta -0.3%) are marginally faster in synthetic benchmarks, while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (score 26553, delta -0.8%) leads the group. For Minimum, these GPUs would produce very similar average FPS at each resolution, with differences likely within the margin of error. Users with any of these cards should expect the same general settings guidance: Low at 4K, Ultra at 1440p and 1080p.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum with playable performance at all three tested resolutions, provided the settings are adjusted appropriately. According to the verdictByResolution data, the system achieves playable status (averaging at least 60 FPS) at 3840x2160 only with Low settings, yielding 75 FPS on average. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra providing an average of 68 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are likewise playable, with Ultra averaging 105 FPS.

The overall picture is that the RTX 5060 is a capable 1080p and 1440p card for this title, but 4K requires a significant reduction in visual fidelity. The minimum frame rate data, where available, supports the verdict: the 1440p Medium preset shows a min of 90 FPS, and the 1080p Medium shows a min of 140 FPS, both well above the playable threshold. The only concerning data point is 4K Medium, where the min FPS of 49 falls below 60, reinforcing the recommendation to use Low at that resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 37 FPS, which is far below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable preset at 4K is Low, averaging 75 FPS.

Q: What is the highest quality preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 average 68 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS bar. All lower presets (High, Medium, Low) also exceed 60 FPS.

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

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 105 FPS. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, it drops to 37 FPS. This represents a difference of 68 FPS, highlighting the GPU's workload increase at 4K.

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

A: The data shows the GPU is the primary factor. At 1080p, scaling from Low to Ultra reduces the average from 215 FPS to 105 FPS, a decline of 51%. This indicates the graphics card is the bottleneck, as the CPU can deliver high frame rates but the GPU limits performance as settings increase.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest minimum frame rate in the dataset is 49 FPS, observed at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. All other recorded minimums are above 90 FPS.

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

A: This combination ranks 1651st out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the upper half of all systems benchmarked for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination holds a rank of 1651 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the 44th percentile of all configurations in the database, meaning roughly 56% of tested systems deliver higher average frame rates. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning; while the RTX 5060 is capable at 1080p and 1440p, it is not a top-tier performer for 4K gaming, which is where this combo loses ground to higher-end graphics cards. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking among all processors suggests it is not the limiting factor, as even the most demanding CPU workloads in this game are handled with ease. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p, this rank is indicative of a smooth, high-refresh experience; for 4K enthusiasts, the rank correctly signals that compromises are necessary.