Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a study in imbalance for Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. The CPU is a capable desktop part, but the GPU, an integrated graphics solution, severely limits the experience. The recorded data shows a combination that can handle the game only at specific, lower-end configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the most common gaming resolution, the data shows a wide performance spread depending on the preset. With Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 85 FPS. This is the highest average recorded across all tested configurations. Moving up to Medium settings, the average drops to 65 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 75 FPS. The High preset yields an average of 55 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset is the most demanding at this resolution, producing an average of 42 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance takes a significant step down. The Low preset delivers an average of 55 FPS. The High preset averages 35 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 42 FPS, with a minimum of 36 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. The Ultra preset manages only 27 FPS on average. None of these averages reach the 60 FPS target.

The 3840x2160 resolution results are the most demanding. Here, the Low preset averages 30 FPS. The Medium preset averages 23 FPS, with a minimum of 19 FPS and a maximum of 26 FPS. High settings produce an average of 19 FPS. The Ultra preset yields just 15 FPS. These figures show a consistent, steep performance decline as resolution increases, with the gap between Low and Ultra presets widening at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates that 60 FPS is only achievable at 1920x1080. At this resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Medium. The recorded average for this configuration is 65 FPS. The Low preset also clears the threshold with an 85 FPS average, but Medium provides a higher visual quality while still staying above the 60 FPS line.

For 2560x1440, the results are clear: no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The best average recorded at this resolution is 55 FPS on Low settings, which falls short of the playable threshold. Similarly, at 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS; the highest average is 30 FPS on Low settings. The database does not list a "best settings" option for these resolutions because the playable threshold is not met under any tested configuration.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database provides nearest rival comparisons for both components, which helps contextualize their performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has an average benchmark score of 21771. Its nearest rivals are extremely close in performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 4800H scores 21749, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U scores 21874, which is 0.5% higher. The Intel Core i7-11700 scores 21891, also 0.5% higher. The AMD EPYC 9554P scores 21899, 0.6% higher. Any of these CPUs would exhibit nearly identical behavior in this game when paired with the same GPU, as the processor is not the primary bottleneck.

The Intel Arc B370 presents a different story. Its average benchmark score is 1184, and it sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are similarly low-powered. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, a 0.2% difference. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, a 0.5% difference. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, a 0.7% difference. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% lower. These figures suggest that a system with any of these GPUs would produce a very similar frame rate in Minimum, confirming that the graphics component is the dominant limiting factor.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 1080p with Ultra settings?*

A: No. The recorded data shows an average of 42 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best visual preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: The Medium preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS. The recorded average FPS for this setting is 65.

Q: Is the game playable at 2560x1440 with this hardware?

A: No. The best result at this resolution is an average of 55 FPS on Low settings, which does not meet the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1920x1080?

A: The Low preset averages 85 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 42 FPS. This represents a difference of 43 FPS in favor of the Low settings.

Q: Which component, the CPU or GPU, is more similar to the nearest rivals in terms of performance?

A: The CPU is very closely matched to its rivals, with performance differences of less than 1% compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U, Intel Core i7-11700, and AMD EPYC 9554P. The GPU also has close rivals, but its overall performance is much lower, sitting in the 5th percentile.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 3840x2160 on Medium settings?

A: The recorded average FPS at this resolution and preset is 23, with a minimum of 19 and a maximum of 26.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear division of labor. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs. Its benchmark scores, such as 11838 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1541 in single-core, indicate substantial processing power. The GPU, an Intel Arc B370, is an integrated solution with a 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs. Its single recorded benchmark, a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, places it in a very low performance tier.

The frame rate data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra presets is 43 FPS. At 2560x1440, this difference is 28 FPS. At 3840x2160, the difference is 15 FPS. This pattern indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows, and the frame rates collapse, regardless of the CPU's capabilities. The CPU has more than enough power to handle the game's logic and physics at all tested settings; the GPU simply cannot render the frames fast enough.

The scaling between resolutions on the same preset further confirms this. For example, on Low settings, the average FPS drops from 85 at 1080p to 55 at 1440p, and then to 30 at 4K. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario. A CPU-limited scenario would show less dramatic frame rate changes across resolutions. The data implies that upgrading the CPU would yield no noticeable improvement in this game, while a more powerful GPU would directly increase frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and Intel Arc B370 at 3425 out of 3712 total tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This low ranking is consistent with the measured frame rates, which only meet the playable threshold at one resolution and preset combination. The ranking reflects the significant drag created by the GPU, which counteracts the CPU's relatively strong performance. The combination's standing in the database suggests that most other tested systems are capable of higher frame rates in this game.

The Verdict

The question is whether this PC can run Minimum, and the answer is conditional. At 1920x1080, the system can run the game with Low and Medium presets, both of which clear the 60 FPS threshold. The best settings for this resolution are Medium, with an average of 65 FPS. This is a playable configuration. For 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, the system cannot maintain a playable frame rate on any preset. The recorded data shows no playable settings at these resolutions. The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p is playable with adjusted settings, while higher resolutions are not. The system is functional for this game, but only at its lowest resolution and with reduced graphical demands.