Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a clear picture of performance in Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. The recorded data shows a system that is highly capable at mainstream resolutions, with a sharp drop-off when pushing to 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured frames per second (FPS), the combination’s standing against other tested hardware, and the optimal settings for each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured average FPS for three resolutions and four quality presets. Min and max FPS values were not recorded for this title, so the analysis relies on average frame rates.

1920x1080 (Full HD):

At the most common gaming resolution, the combination delivers very strong performance. With the Low preset, the average FPS is 153.6. Moving to Medium drops the average to 116.4 FPS. The High preset still produces an excellent 101.9 FPS average. Even the most demanding Ultra preset stays well above the 60 FPS threshold, with an average of 77.7 FPS.

2560x1440 (Quad HD):

At 1440p, the performance remains solid. The Low preset averages 99.9 FPS. The Medium preset yields 78 FPS. The High preset maintains a playable 64.4 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, falls below the playable threshold, averaging 46.8 FPS.

3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD):

The 4K results show a significant performance ceiling. The Low preset averages 55.1 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS playable mark. The Medium preset drops to 39.8 FPS. The High preset averages 36.6 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, producing only 27.4 FPS.

The data indicates a consistent scaling pattern. Moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by roughly 35-40% across presets. The jump from 1440p to 4K incurs an even larger penalty, with frame rates nearly halving again. This is typical for a GPU-bound title at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of tested combinations for Minimum, this specific CPU and GPU pairing holds the rank of 2919 out of 3712 tested combos. This places it in the 21st percentile, meaning roughly 79% of tested systems deliver higher average frame rates in this game.

This ranking is influenced by both components. The CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G, has an average benchmark score of 21088 and sits in the 74th percentile against all CPUs. This indicates the processor is a strong performer. The GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, has an average benchmark score of 15290 and sits in the 58th percentile against all GPUs. The GPU is the weaker link in this pairing, and its performance ceiling directly limits the combo’s overall rank, especially at higher resolutions.

The rank reflects the system’s ability to run the game, but the FPS data shows that the rank is more indicative of high-resolution performance than 1080p performance, where the combo is far more competitive.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database defines the playable threshold as 60 FPS. The best settings are the most demanding preset that stays at or above this threshold.

1920x1080: The best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 77.7. This is the highest quality preset, and it still clears the 60 FPS mark with a comfortable margin.

2560x1440: The best settings are High, with an average FPS of 64.4. While the Medium preset also clears the threshold, High is the most demanding preset that remains playable. The Ultra preset fails to meet the threshold.

3840x2160: No settings are playable. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS does not exist. The closest is the Low preset, but its average of 55.1 FPS falls short of the playable threshold.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. Benchmarks show the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 produces an average frame rate of 77.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is 1440p gaming viable with this setup?

A: Yes, but with limitations. The High preset at 2560x1440 averages 64.4 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 78 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, drops to 46.8 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: What is the performance at 4K with this combination?

A: The system does not maintain playable frame rates at 3840x2160. The Low preset averages 55.1 FPS, which is just under the 60 FPS threshold. Higher presets like High and Ultra drop significantly to 36.6 FPS and 27.4 FPS, respectively.

Q: How does the CPU compare to other processors in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 21088, placing it in the 74th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i3-1220P, which has an average score of 21066, a difference of only 0.1%.

Q: How does the GPU compare to other graphics cards in the database?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, which has an average score of 15283, a difference of 0%.

Q: What is the system’s overall rank in the game’s database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination is ranked 2919 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals which component is the limiting factor.

At 1920x1080, the CPU and GPU are both engaged, but the GPU is the primary driver of performance. The delta between the Low preset (153.6 FPS) and the Ultra preset (77.7 FPS) is substantial, showing that graphical load significantly impacts output. The CPU, which ranks in the 74th percentile, is powerful enough to feed the GPU at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the GPU’s role becomes more dominant. The gap between presets narrows in percentage terms compared to 1080p, but the overall frame rates drop. The High preset at 64.4 FPS and the Medium preset at 78 FPS show that the GPU’s pixel-pushing capabilities are starting to become the bottleneck. The CPU’s workload relative to the GPU decreases as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the definitive bottleneck. The frame rates across all presets, ranging from 55.1 FPS on Low to 27.4 FPS on Ultra, are entirely constrained by the RTX 2060’s rendering capacity. The CPU’s performance is largely irrelevant at this resolution, as the GPU cannot maintain a high output regardless of the graphical settings. The scaling between resolutions shows a classic GPU-bound scenario: as the pixel count increases, the GPU’s fill rate and shading capabilities become the sole limiting factor.

The Verdict

The verdict for this PC is conditional on the target resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable of running Minimum. The verdict data confirms that all four presets, including Ultra, are playable. The best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 77.7.

At 2560x1440, the system is capable but not at the highest settings. The verdict data lists High, Low, and Medium as playable. The best settings are High, with an average FPS of 64.4. The Ultra preset is not playable.

At 3840x2160, the system is not capable of maintaining playable frame rates. The verdict data lists no playable settings. The system will fall below the 60 FPS threshold on all presets, with the Low preset being the closest at 55.1 FPS.

In summary, this is a solid 1080p gaming system and a good 1440p system for this title, provided the user is willing to lower settings from Ultra. It is not a 4K system for this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Hardware in the same performance class will deliver similar results. Based on the nearest rivals in the database, the following components would behave comparably.

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G’s closest rivals are the Intel Core i3-1220P, which has an average score of 21066 (a 0.1% difference), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, with an average score of 21112 (a -0.1% difference). Systems using these processors would likely see similar frame rates in Minimum, assuming the same GPU is used.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060’s closest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, with an average score of 15283 (a 0% difference), and the AMD Radeon 680M, with an average score of 15270 (a 0.1% difference). These GPUs would provide nearly identical performance in this game.

The data also shows the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (average score 15199, 0.6% slower) and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (average score 15171, 0.8% slower) as close alternatives. Users with these cards should expect the same experience: excellent 1080p performance and playable 1440p at High settings.