Minimum

The data for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination in Minimum shows a system with significant headroom at standard resolutions, but one that is firmly constrained by the GPU at 4K. The recorded measurements provide a clear picture of performance scaling across three resolutions and four quality presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers consistently high frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 168.5 FPS, while Medium drops to 127.8 FPS, and High sits at 111.8 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still maintains an average of 84.8 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold used by the database.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but the scaling is steeper. The Low preset averages 110.3 FPS, which is a 34.5% reduction from the 1080p Low result. Medium averages 83.5 FPS, High averages 68.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 55.7 FPS, just below the playable threshold. The gap between High and Ultra at this resolution is 12.7 FPS, indicating that Ultra settings carry a substantial penalty.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The Low preset averages 61.3 FPS, barely clearing the 60 FPS mark. Medium drops to 47 FPS, High falls to 36.5 FPS, and Ultra averages only 30.7 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is severe: Low drops from 110.3 FPS to 61.3 FPS, a 44.4% reduction. High drops from 68.4 FPS to 36.5 FPS, a 46.6% reduction. The data indicates that 4K gaming with this combo is only viable on the lowest settings.

The recorded data does not include min or max FPS values, so the analysis relies entirely on average frame rates. The consistency of the scaling pattern across resolutions suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the dominant component in determining frame rates, particularly as resolution increases.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database defines the best settings as the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear this threshold. The Ultra preset, with an average of 84.8 FPS, is the best choice. This leaves 24.8 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold, which should accommodate frame time variance in typical gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 68.4 FPS, making it the best playable option. Ultra drops to 55.7 FPS, which fails to meet the 60 FPS requirement. The gap between High and Medium is 15.1 FPS, so High provides a meaningful visual upgrade while maintaining playable performance. The 8.4 FPS of headroom above the threshold is acceptable but not generous.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset averages above 60 FPS, at 61.3 FPS. This is the best and only playable setting at this resolution. The headroom is minimal, at just 1.3 FPS, which means any demanding scene could push the average below the threshold. Medium at 47 FPS is not playable, and the higher presets are progressively worse.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Minimum. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high enough that the GPU is likely the primary constraint, but the CPU has enough headroom to avoid bottlenecking. The Ryzen 5 5600G, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides sufficient processing power for the game's third-person shooter mechanics at this resolution.

The scaling between resolutions reveals the GPU's dominance. From 1080p to 1440p, the Low preset drops from 168.5 FPS to 110.3 FPS, a 34.5% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, the same preset drops to 61.3 FPS, a further 44.4% reduction. This is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the RTX 2060 SUPER's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth become the limiting factors as resolution increases.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and higher presets. At 1080p Ultra, the average of 84.8 FPS is higher than the 1440p High average of 68.4 FPS, despite the increased settings at 1080p. This suggests that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at 1080p, but the GPU's workload at higher resolutions outpaces the CPU's ability to compensate. The Ryzen 5 5600G's single-thread performance, as reflected in its 3DMark single-thread score of 872, is sufficient for the game's engine at these frame rates.

The preset scaling also points to GPU limitation. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average from 168.5 FPS to 84.8 FPS, a 49.7% drop. At 1440p, the same preset change reduces performance from 110.3 FPS to 55.7 FPS, a 49.5% drop. The near-identical percentage reductions across resolutions indicate that the GPU's shader and texture processing units are the bottleneck, not the CPU.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Ryzen 5 5600G's average benchmark score at 21088, with a percentile ranking of 74 among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-1220P, which scores 21066, a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V scores 21112, which is 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scores 21133, 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U scores 21174, 0.4% higher. These CPUs would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum, meaning the frame rates at 1080p and 1440p would be largely unchanged.

The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093, ranking in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are closely matched: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18159, 0.4% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, which is 1.5% higher, and the Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, 1.6% higher. These GPUs would produce frame rates within a few percent of the RTX 2060 SUPER across all resolutions and presets. At 4K, where the GPU is the primary constraint, the differences would be minimal, keeping the Low preset near the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combination run Minimum at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The measured average at 1080p Ultra is 84.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset, averaging 68.4 FPS, is the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS. Ultra drops to 55.7 FPS and is not playable.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this CPU and GPU combo?

A: Only at Low settings, which average 61.3 FPS. Medium drops to 47 FPS, and High to 36.5 FPS, making those presets unplayable.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At Low settings, the average drops from 168.5 FPS to 110.3 FPS, a 34.5% reduction. At High settings, the drop is from 111.8 FPS to 68.4 FPS, a 38.8% reduction.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 3840x2160?

A: The GPU. The RTX 2060 SUPER cannot maintain playable frame rates at 4K except on Low settings, while the CPU's performance is sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 3060 Mobile scores 0.4% higher, the Radeon Pro 5700 scores 0.5% higher, and the Radeon RX 460 scores 1.5% higher. These differences would translate to negligible frame rate changes in Minimum.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this combination at 2547 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems, primarily due to the GPU's limitations at 4K. The rank reflects the overall performance across all resolutions and presets, not just the playable ones. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 62nd percentile ranking among GPUs and the Ryzen 5 5600G's 74th percentile ranking among CPUs contribute to this mid-tier position.

The rank is somewhat misleading for users targeting 1080p or 1440p gaming. At those resolutions, the combo performs well above the playable threshold on most presets. The ranking is dragged down by the 4K results, where only the Low preset is playable. Users with 1080p or 1440p displays would experience a much better performance profile than the overall rank suggests.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at 1920x1080 with all presets playable, including Ultra at 84.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, the High preset is playable at 68.4 FPS, but Ultra falls short at 55.7 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, with a marginal 61.3 FPS average.

For 1080p gaming, this combination provides a smooth experience with significant headroom. For 1440p, it is a capable setup for High settings, but users should avoid Ultra. For 4K, the system is only suitable for Low settings, and even then, the 1.3 FPS of headroom above the threshold leaves little room for demanding scenes. The RTX 2060 SUPER is the clear limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 5 5600G provides ample CPU performance for the game's requirements.