Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a robust experience in Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. The data shows that this pairing is capable of high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the primary limitation appearing only at the most demanding settings in 4K. The benchmark results indicate that the RTX 4070 provides substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays, particularly at 1440p and 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates reveal a clear performance hierarchy across the three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally fast. The Low preset delivers an average of 276.9 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset. Moving up to Medium yields 212 FPS, while High produces 179.3 FPS. The Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still maintains an impressive 133.3 FPS average. This demonstrates that at 1080p, the system is rarely constrained by either the CPU or GPU, offering a smooth experience even at the highest settings.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high, though the scaling shows predictable drops as resolution increases. The Low preset averages 178.3 FPS, a significant but expected reduction from the 1080p result. Medium settings produce 137.3 FPS, and High settings reach 113.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most graphically intensive, still manages an average of 88.6 FPS. These numbers suggest that the RTX 4070 is well-suited for 1440p gaming, as even the heaviest workload clears the 60 FPS threshold with considerable margin.

The 3840x2160 results show the first signs of strain on the system. At 4K, the Low preset maintains a strong 97.4 FPS, and Medium settings drop to 74.6 FPS. However, the High preset falls to 59.7 FPS, just below the 60 FPS benchmark threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to reach playable frame rates, averaging only 47.9 FPS. This indicates that the GPU, while powerful, hits its limits when combining 4K resolution with the highest quality settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

For a stable experience at or above 60 FPS, the optimal settings vary by resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that still easily clears the threshold, delivering an average of 133.3 FPS. This makes Ultra the clear recommendation for 1080p users seeking maximum visual quality without compromising smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the best choice, with an average of 88.6 FPS. This provides a significant buffer above the 60 FPS minimum, ensuring consistent performance even in demanding scenes. The data shows that 1440p Ultra is a fully playable configuration for this hardware combination.

The situation changes at 3840x2160. Here, the High preset falls short of the target at 59.7 FPS, making it technically unplayable by the 60 FPS standard. The Medium preset, however, achieves a comfortable 74.6 FPS. Therefore, the best settings for 4K are Medium, as it is the highest quality preset that maintains a playable frame rate, offering a balance between visual fidelity and performance.

FAQ

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

A: No. The benchmark data shows an average of 47.9 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest quality preset that stays above 60 FPS at 4K?

A: The Medium preset is the most demanding option that remains playable, with an average of 74.6 FPS at 3840x2160.

Q: How does the performance scale from 1080p to 1440p?

A: The frame rate drops are consistent but moderate. For example, at Ultra settings, the average falls from 133.3 FPS at 1920x1080 to 88.6 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of approximately 33%.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 powerful enough for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p?

A: Yes. The data indicates that even at Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 88.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for 144Hz displays in less demanding scenarios.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The average frame rate drops from 276.9 FPS on Low to 133.3 FPS on Ultra, showing that the Ultra preset is roughly half the speed but still delivers a very high frame rate.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate is exactly at or just below 60 FPS?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with High settings, the average is 59.7 FPS, which is just below the playable threshold. This is the only configuration in the dataset that misses the target.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Minimum is answered decisively by the data. At 1920x1080, the system can run the game at Ultra settings with an average of 133.3 FPS, providing a flawless high-frame-rate experience. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably, achieving 88.6 FPS. This makes 1440p a strong option for users who want high visual quality with high refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the system remains capable but with caveats. The Medium preset is the recommended maximum, delivering 74.6 FPS. The High preset is marginally below the playable threshold at 59.7 FPS, and Ultra is not playable at 47.9 FPS. Therefore, for 4K gaming, users should stick to Medium settings to ensure a smooth experience. Overall, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and RTX 4070 combination is more than sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, and it can handle 4K with adjusted settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions highlights the GPU's dominant role in this game. The most significant frame rate drops occur when moving from 1440p to 4K, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound rendering. For instance, at High settings, the average falls from 113.7 FPS at 2560x1440 to 59.7 FPS at 3840x2160, a 47.5% reduction. This steep decline shows that the RTX 4070 is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Conversely, the CPU's influence appears less critical, as the frame rates at 1080p are exceptionally high across all presets. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1920x1080 is 143.6 FPS (276.9 vs 133.3), which suggests that while the GPU workload increases with quality, the Ryzen 5 5600GT's processing power is sufficient to keep up. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17272 and a passmark multithread score of 20325, indicate a capable processor that does not bottleneck the GPU in this title.

The data shows that the game becomes progressively more GPU-bound as resolution increases. At 4K, the gap between Medium and Ultra is 26.7 FPS (74.6 vs 47.9), demonstrating the GPU's struggle with the highest settings. At 1080p, the same gap is 78.7 FPS (212 vs 133.3), showing that the GPU still has headroom and the frame rate is more sensitive to preset changes than resolution changes. This pattern confirms that the RTX 4070's performance is the primary determinant of playability, while the CPU provides a solid foundation without becoming a major bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database for Minimum, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 991 out of 3712 tested combos. This places the system in the top 26.7% of all configurations tested, indicating a strong overall performance level.

Looking at the individual components, the CPU's average benchmark score is 20733, which puts it in the 74th percentile of all CPUs tested. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12490F, scores 20802, a negligible 0.3% difference. This shows the Ryzen 5 5600GT is a very competitive mid-range processor. The GPU, meanwhile, has an average benchmark score of 37648, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its closest competitor, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, scores 37628, a mere 0.1% difference, while the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, putting the RTX 4070 just 0.4% ahead.

The combo's rank of 991 out of 3712 suggests that while the individual parts are strong, the pairing is not at the very top of the leaderboard for this specific game. This is likely due to the game's age and the fact that it may not fully utilize the RTX 4070's advanced features. Nevertheless, the measured FPS data confirms that this combination provides an excellent gaming experience in Minimum, with the only notable weakness being 4K Ultra settings. The high percentile rankings of both the CPU and GPU indicate that this is a well-balanced system capable of handling demanding modern titles, and its performance in this 2014 game is exceptional.