Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers overwhelming performance in Minimum, a third-person shooter released on 2014-06-25. The measured data, drawn from direct benchmarking, shows this combination never dips below the 60 FPS playable threshold at any resolution or preset tested. The RTX 4080, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, is the dominant force here, while the 6-core, 12-thread Ryzen 5 5600GT (Zen 3, Cezanne) provides ample headroom for the game's CPU demands. Below is a detailed breakdown of the measured performance, component roles, and how this combo ranks against the broader test pool.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent pattern: higher resolutions and higher settings reduce frame rates, but even the most demanding configuration clears the 60 FPS threshold with room to spare. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally fast. The Low preset produces an average of 356 FPS. The Medium preset averages 273 FPS, with a minimum of 232 FPS and a maximum of 313 FPS. High averages 229 FPS, while Ultra, the most demanding preset, still averages 174 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is almost entirely GPU-bound at lower settings, with the CPU never becoming a limiting factor.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains extremely high. The Low preset averages 230 FPS. Medium averages 176 FPS, with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 202 FPS. High averages 148 FPS, and Ultra averages 112 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable drop of roughly 35-40% across presets, which is consistent with the increased pixel count taxing the GPU more heavily. The minimum FPS at Medium (149 FPS) still vastly exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating stable frame pacing.

At 3840x2160 (4K), performance remains playable across all presets, but the frame rates finally begin to show the strain of the higher resolution. The Low preset averages 124 FPS. Medium averages 95 FPS, with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 109 FPS. High averages 79 FPS. Ultra, the most demanding setting, averages 61 FPS, which is just 1 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The minimum FPS data for Ultra is not provided, but given the average of 61 FPS, it is reasonable to infer that occasional dips below 60 FPS are possible, though the average remains technically playable. This is the only configuration where the combo approaches its limit.

The pattern across all resolutions is that the RTX 4080's raw power ensures high frame rates, but the gap between Low and Ultra presets widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 182 FPS (356 vs 174). At 1440p, the difference is 118 FPS (230 vs 112). At 4K, the difference narrows to 63 FPS (124 vs 61). This narrowing suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the primary constraint, reducing the relative impact of preset changes.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU plays the dominant role in determining performance across all tested resolutions, but the CPU's contribution becomes slightly more relevant at lower resolutions and higher frame rates. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high (up to 356 FPS at Low) that the Ryzen 5 5600GT's single-thread performance becomes a factor. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2438 and multi-core score of 17272 suggest it can handle the game's logic and draw calls without bottlenecking, but at 356 FPS, any CPU limitation would manifest. The fact that the average FPS scales well from Low to Medium (356 to 273) and then to High (229) suggests the GPU is still the limiting factor, as the CPU would likely cap performance at a more consistent level if it were the bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. The frame rates drop to a range where the RTX 4080's compute and memory bandwidth (716.8 GB/s) are clearly the primary drivers. The scaling from Low (230 FPS) to Ultra (112 FPS) shows a 51% reduction, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where higher settings increase shading and texture work. The Ryzen 5 5600GT, with its 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, is sufficient to feed the GPU at these frame rates, but its role is secondary.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is almost entirely responsible for the performance. The 4K resolution demands massive pixel throughput, and the RTX 4080's 280.6 GPixel/s pixel rate is the key metric. The CPU's role diminishes further, as the frame rates (61-124 FPS) are well within the range where a slower CPU could still keep up. The data shows that the ratio of frame rates between resolutions is not linear: 1080p Ultra (174 FPS) to 4K Ultra (61 FPS) is a 65% reduction, which is less than the 4x pixel count increase (from 2.07 million pixels to 8.29 million). This sub-linear scaling suggests that the GPU is not purely pixel-bound; memory bandwidth and cache efficiency also play roles, but the CPU is not the limiting factor.

The presets also reveal the CPU's role. At Low settings, the CPU has less graphics work to wait for, so it can push higher frame rates. The fact that 1080p Low (356 FPS) is significantly higher than 1440p Low (230 FPS) and 4K Low (124 FPS) shows that the GPU's rendering load scales with resolution, while the CPU's game logic load remains relatively constant. This means the Ryzen 5 5600GT is not a bottleneck at any resolution, but its headroom is most visible at 1080p.

Best Settings per Resolution

Given the 60 FPS playable threshold, the data shows that the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra at all three resolutions. The verdict by resolution confirms this, listing all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 174. This is far above the threshold, providing a smooth experience with maximum visual fidelity. The minimum FPS is not provided for Ultra, but the average of 174 FPS suggests that dips below 60 FPS are highly unlikely.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 112. This represents a 35% drop from 1080p Ultra, but the margin above the 60 FPS threshold is still substantial. The Medium preset at 1440p has a minimum of 149 FPS, which is higher than the Ultra average, but Ultra is still the recommended choice for maximum quality.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 61. This is the only configuration where the combo is near the threshold. The 61 FPS average is just 1 FPS above the playable limit, meaning that while it is technically playable, there is minimal headroom for frame time spikes. The High preset at 4K averages 79 FPS, providing a more comfortable margin, but Ultra remains the best settings per the data.

For users seeking the highest frame rates, the Low preset at each resolution offers the best performance: 356 FPS at 1080p, 230 FPS at 1440p, and 124 FPS at 4K. However, for a game like Minimum, the visual quality improvements from Ultra are likely worth the frame rate trade-off, especially since even 4K Ultra clears the threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank in game is 246 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 6.6% of all tested systems. This is a strong showing, but it is not at the very top, which suggests that there are other combinations with higher raw performance. Given that the RTX 4080 is a high-end GPU (86th percentile vs all GPUs) and the Ryzen 5 5600GT is a mid-range CPU (74th percentile vs all CPUs), the rank of 246 indicates that the CPU is the limiting factor in the overall ranking.

The CPU's percentile of 74 means it is better than 74% of all CPUs, but it is not a top-tier processor. The RTX 4080's percentile of 86 is higher, indicating it is a stronger component relative to its peers. The combination of a strong GPU and a solid, but not exceptional, CPU results in a ranking that is high but not elite. In comparison, a system with a higher-end CPU (e.g., a flagship Ryzen 9 or Intel Core i9) would likely rank higher, as the GPU would be less constrained.

The rank of 246 out of 3712 also reflects the game's age. Minimum was released in 2014, so modern hardware easily exceeds its requirements. The combo's performance is so far above the threshold that the ranking is more about raw benchmark scores than playability. The data shows that this combo is in the top tier, but there is still a significant gap to the very best systems.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide insight into what other hardware would behave similarly. For the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, the closest competitors by average benchmark score are the Intel Core i5-12490F (avg score 20802, delta -0.3%), the Intel Xeon 6325P (avg score 20821, delta -0.4%), the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (avg score 20826, delta -0.4%), and the AMD EPYC 7J13 (avg score 20845, delta -0.5%). These CPUs all have average scores within 0.5% of the Ryzen 5 5600GT, meaning they would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum when paired with the same RTX 4080. The Intel Core i5-12490F is the closest, with a delta of -0.3%, so swapping the Ryzen for this Intel chip would result in virtually no performance change.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER (avg score 54209, delta 0.1%), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (avg score 54828, delta -1.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (avg score 55698, delta -2.6%), and the AMD Radeon 8060S (avg score 55757, delta -2.7%). The RTX 4080 SUPER is nearly identical, with a delta of just 0.1%, so it would perform the same in Minimum. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% slower, which would translate to a negligible FPS difference (e.g., 61 FPS vs 60.3 FPS at 4K Ultra). The RX 6750 GRE and Radeon 8060S are 2.6-2.7% slower, which would still be well above the 60 FPS threshold at most settings.

In practical terms, any of these CPU or GPU alternatives would produce a similar experience in Minimum. The RTX 4080 SUPER is the most direct swap, as it is the same GPU with a slightly higher score. The CPU alternatives are all within 0.5% of the Ryzen 5 5600GT, so the choice would have no meaningful impact on the measured FPS.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 61 FPS, which is 1 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict by resolution lists Ultra as the best playable settings at 4K.

Q: What is the highest frame rate this combo can achieve?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 356, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the fastest configuration in the data.

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

A: The GPU is the dominant factor at all resolutions. The RTX 4080's performance scales with resolution, while the Ryzen 5 5600GT provides sufficient headroom. At 1080p with Low settings (356 FPS), the CPU's role is more visible, but it never becomes a bottleneck.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems?

A: It ranks 246 out of 3712 combinations, placing it in the top 6.6% of all tested systems. This is a high ranking, driven primarily by the RTX 4080's strong performance.

Q: What happens if I drop from Ultra to High at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, High averages 79 FPS, which is 18 FPS higher than Ultra's 61 FPS. This provides a more comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Are there any configurations that fall below 60 FPS?

A: No. All measured configurations—across three resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K) and four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)—average at or above 60 FPS. The lowest average is 61 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The Verdict

The data is unequivocal: this PC can run Minimum at all tested resolutions and presets. The verdict by resolution confirms that 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080 all have playable settings that clear the 60 FPS threshold. At 1080p, the combo is overwhelmingly fast, averaging 174 FPS at Ultra and 356 FPS at Low. At 1440p, performance remains excellent, with 112 FPS at Ultra. At 4K, the combo just clears the threshold with 61 FPS at Ultra, making it the only configuration with limited headroom.

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, Ultra at 1440p (112 FPS) is the sweet spot, offering a 46% margin above the threshold while delivering maximum settings. At 4K, players should consider High (79 FPS) if they want a more stable frame rate, but Ultra is technically playable. The RTX 4080 is the clear workhorse, and the Ryzen 5 5600GT supports it without issue. This is a highly capable system for Minimum, with performance that far exceeds the game's demands from its 2014 release.