Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a wide spread of performance in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Across the three tested resolutions and four quality presets, the combination ranges from a demanding 4K Ultra scenario that dips below 60 FPS to a 1080p Low setting that approaches 300 FPS. The measured data indicates that this system is broadly capable, but the highest visual fidelity at 4K requires a compromise.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4070 and Ryzen 5 5600G produce exceptional frame rates at every preset. The Low setting yields an average of 276.2 FPS, making it the fastest configuration tested. Moving to Medium drops the average to 214.5 FPS, while High remains highly fluid at 181.4 FPS. The most demanding 1080p preset, Ultra, still maintains an average of 133.4 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a reduction of roughly 143 FPS, yet even the lowest figure is exceptionally smooth.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably but remains well above playable levels. The Low preset averages 178.6 FPS, while Medium delivers 138.4 FPS. High is still very fast at 115.9 FPS, and Ultra produces 88.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is about 90 FPS, indicating a moderate performance cost for higher visual quality. Every preset here clears the 60 FPS mark with significant headroom, suggesting the GPU is not heavily taxed at this resolution.

The 3840x2160 results show a more pronounced separation between presets. Low averages 96.4 FPS, which is still comfortably above 60 FPS. Medium follows at 76.6 FPS, and High maintains 64.6 FPS, just barely crossing the playability threshold. However, Ultra drops to an average of 44.9 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS line. This is the only tested configuration that fails to meet the playable standard, indicating that 4K Ultra demands more from the hardware than this combo can provide. The performance delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is approximately 51 FPS, the largest absolute spread across all resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the extremely high frame rates — especially the 276.2 FPS Low result — suggest that the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G with 6 cores and 12 threads, is keeping pace with the GPU’s output. The RTX 4070 is capable of rendering frames faster than the CPU can feed it in some scenarios, but the measured averages indicate the pairing is balanced enough to avoid severe stalling.

When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by roughly 35% across most presets (e.g., from 181.4 to 115.9 FPS at High). This scaling indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor. The RTX 4070’s rendering workload increases with pixel count, and the CPU’s role diminishes relative to the overall frame time. The 1440p results still show strong performance, but the trend toward GPU-bound behavior is evident.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The 4K Ultra result of 44.9 FPS versus the 1080p Ultra result of 133.4 FPS represents a 66% reduction, which is far larger than the resolution’s pixel count increase would suggest if the CPU were a factor. This confirms that the RTX 4070’s memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s and its 5888 shading units are being fully utilized, while the Ryzen 5 5600G has ample headroom. The CPU’s single-thread and multi-thread scores (Cinebench R23 single-core 1409, multi-core 10551) are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking even at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 200 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 133.4 FPS. This is the highest quality option available and provides a substantial margin above the playability threshold, making it the clear choice for 1080p gaming.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is also Ultra, averaging 88.7 FPS. This preset delivers full visual fidelity while keeping the frame rate nearly 30 FPS above the 60 FPS line, so there is no need to reduce quality for a smoother experience.

For 3840x2160, the situation differs. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 64.6 FPS. While this clears the threshold, the margin is slim. The data shows that Medium (76.6 FPS) and Low (96.4 FPS) also qualify, but High is the best visual option that remains playable. Ultra at 44.9 FPS is not recommended for a consistent 60 FPS experience.

FAQ

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

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 44.9 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict lists only High, Low, and Medium as playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra is the best playable setting at 1440p, with an average of 88.7 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are listed as playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648, placing it slightly above the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628, +0.1%) and AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507, +0.4%). It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38135, -1.3%) and leads the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (37157, +1.3%).

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1920x1080?

A: At 1080p, Low averages 276.2 FPS while Ultra averages 133.4 FPS, a difference of 142.8 FPS. The scaling is not linear, with Medium (214.5 FPS) and High (181.4 FPS) filling the gap.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600G a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 at 1080p?

A: The data shows very high frame rates at 1080p (up to 276.2 FPS on Low), indicating the CPU keeps up with the GPU. The Ryzen 5 5600G’s passmark multi-thread score of 19717 and single-thread score of 3177 suggest it can handle the workload, and the FPS scaling between presets is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: Which resolution provides the best balance of quality and performance?

A: 2560x1440 with Ultra settings yields 88.7 FPS, which is both visually demanding and well above the 60 FPS threshold. This offers a significant quality improvement over 1080p while maintaining a smooth frame rate, unlike 4K Ultra which fails to hit 60 FPS.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Minimum effectively at most settings. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on all presets, with Ultra averaging 133.4 FPS — a strong result for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 2560x1440, every preset also stays above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 88.7 FPS, making this the sweet spot for visual fidelity and smoothness. At 3840x2160, the verdict lists High, Low, and Medium as playable, with High at 64.6 FPS being the best option. However, Ultra at 44.9 FPS fails the 60 FPS test. The overall verdict by resolution is that 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at maximum settings, while 4K requires dropping to High to maintain playability.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 859th out of 3712 tested combos. This places it in the top 23% of all configurations tested, indicating a solidly above-average performer. The CPU itself sits in the 74th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21088, while the GPU is in the 81st percentile against all GPUs, with an average score of 37648. The GPU’s higher relative standing suggests it contributes more to the overall ranking than the CPU. The combo’s rank reflects a system that can handle high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming easily, with 4K requiring preset adjustments. The nearest CPU rivals — Intel Core i3-1220P (0.1% higher score), Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (-0.1%), AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (-0.2%), and Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (-0.4%) — all fall within a narrow performance band, meaning the CPU choice has minimal impact on the final ranking.