Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a strong performance profile for Minimum, a third-person shooter released on 2014-06-25. Benchmark data shows this combination handles the game with high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the primary limitation appearing only at the most demanding settings. The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this hardware scales with resolution and graphical load, and the overall ranking among 3,712 tested combos indicates a capable system for this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS varies significantly by resolution, reflecting the balance between the CPU's processing power and the GPU's rendering capabilities.

At 3840x2160, the system achieves playable frame rates at three of the four tested settings. The High preset is the most demanding that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 60.4 FPS. The Medium preset delivers a higher 72.2 FPS average, and Low reaches 95.2 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the playable threshold at 47.3 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the system has enough headroom to run the Ultra preset while staying above 60 FPS, with an average of 88 FPS. This is the best visual quality option that maintains playability. Lower presets offer progressively higher frame rates: High averages 118.2 FPS, Medium averages 136.1 FPS, and Low reaches 181.9 FPS.

At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, and the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that clears the 60 FPS threshold. It averages 135.1 FPS, which is more than double the playability threshold. The lower presets provide even higher performance, with High at 179.9 FPS, Medium at 215.8 FPS, and Low at 276.9 FPS.

The data indicates that 1080p and 1440p resolutions allow for maximum graphical fidelity without compromising playability, while 4K requires a reduction to High settings to maintain a 60 FPS average.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals distinct roles for the CPU and GPU in Minimum. At lower resolutions, the frame rates are exceptionally high, suggesting that the system is not heavily constrained by either component. The Ryzen 5 5600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides ample processing power for the game's logic and physics, which is evidenced by the high frame rates at 1920x1080.

As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the more significant factor. The RTX 4070's performance is taxed more heavily at 2560x1440 and especially at 3840x2160. The frame rate drop from 276.9 FPS at 1080p Low to 95.2 FPS at 4K Low shows a 65.6% reduction in performance, which is a direct consequence of the increased pixel count. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the CPU's workload remains relatively constant while the GPU must render more pixels.

The preset scaling also highlights this dynamic. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average FPS from 276.9 to 135.1, a 51.2% decrease. At 3840x2160, the same preset change reduces performance from 95.2 to 47.3, a 50.3% decrease. The consistent drop across resolutions suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor for both preset scaling and resolution scaling, as the CPU can maintain high frame rates even at lower settings.

The RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's demands at all tested settings, but the computational load at 4K Ultra exceeds what the GPU can deliver for a 60 FPS average. The Ryzen 5 5600X's single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 917, ensures it does not bottleneck the GPU at any tested resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 875th out of 3,712 tested combos for Minimum. This places the system in the top 23.6% of all tested configurations, indicating that it performs better than the majority of systems in the benchmark database.

This ranking is relatively strong for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The CPU's percentile rank of 75 among all CPUs and the GPU's percentile rank of 81 among all GPUs suggest that both components are above average in their respective categories. The combo's overall rank reflects the synergy between these two components, which together provide a smooth experience at most settings and resolutions.

The data shows that this combo is well-suited for Minimum, as it can achieve playable frame rates at all tested resolutions except 4K Ultra. The ranking of 875 out of 3,712 suggests there are many other combinations that perform similarly or better, but this system remains a solid choice for the game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals provide insight into what other processors would deliver similar performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 4800H has an average score of 21,749, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 5 5600X's average score of 21,771. This indicates that the mobile 8-core processor performs nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U scores 21,874, which is 0.5% higher, and the Intel Core i7-11700 scores 21,891, also 0.5% higher. The AMD EPYC 9554P scores 21,899, which is 0.6% higher. These delta values are minimal, meaning any of these CPUs would provide virtually identical frame rates in Minimum.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show similar performance parity. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 has an average score of 37,628, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4070's average score of 37,648. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37,507, which is 0.4% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38,135, which is 1.3% higher, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37,157, which is 1.3% lower. These small deltas suggest that swapping the RTX 4070 for any of these alternatives would result in very similar gameplay performance, with the RTX 4080 Mobile providing a slight edge and the Radeon PRO W6400 being marginally slower.

Users considering alternatives can expect nearly identical frame rates with these components, as the performance differences are within 1.3% for the GPU and 0.6% for the CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all tested configurations. The following breakdown details the average frame rates for each resolution and settings combination.

At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 60.4 FPS, the Low preset averages 95.2 FPS, the Medium preset averages 72.2 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 47.3 FPS. No minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded for any of these settings.

At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 118.2 FPS, the Low preset averages 181.9 FPS, the Medium preset averages 136.1 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 88 FPS. Again, no minimum or maximum values were recorded.

At 1920x1080, the High preset averages 179.9 FPS, the Low preset averages 276.9 FPS, the Medium preset averages 215.8 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 135.1 FPS. The lack of min/max data means the analysis relies solely on average frame rates, which are consistently high across all settings.

The progression from 1080p to 4K shows a clear performance scaling pattern. At 1080p Ultra, the system delivers 135.1 FPS, which drops to 88 FPS at 1440p Ultra and then to 47.3 FPS at 4K Ultra. This represents a 65% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is consistent with the GPU being the primary performance limiter.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, at 4K the system can run the High preset with an average of 60.4 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. It can also run Medium at 72.2 FPS and Low at 95.2 FPS, but the Ultra preset falls short at 47.3 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gameplay?

A: The Ultra preset is the best option at 2560x1440, as it delivers an average of 88 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This allows for maximum graphical quality while maintaining smooth performance.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to the RTX 4080 Mobile for this game?

A: The RTX 4080 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 38,135, which is 1.3% higher than the RTX 4070's score of 37,648. This indicates the RTX 4080 Mobile would provide marginally higher frame rates, but the difference is negligible in practice.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600X a bottleneck for the RTX 4070?

A: The benchmark data does not indicate a bottleneck. The system achieves very high frame rates at 1080p (up to 276.9 FPS on Low), suggesting the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output. The performance scaling with resolution indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system averages 179.9 FPS. This is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay on any monitor.

Q: Does this combo rank highly among tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 875th out of 3,712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 23.6% of all systems tested for Minimum. This indicates it performs better than the majority of configurations in the database.

The Verdict

Based on the verdict by resolution, this PC can run Minimum at all tested resolutions, but with some limitations. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with the best settings being High at 60.4 FPS. The Ultra preset is not playable at this resolution, falling short of the 60 FPS threshold at 47.3 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable, with Ultra being the best option at 88 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while maintaining comfortable frame rates. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, and Ultra delivers 135.1 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold.

The data confirms that this system is well-suited for Minimum at 1080p and 1440p, offering high frame rates even at maximum settings. At 4K, users will need to compromise on graphical quality, using the High preset rather than Ultra to maintain a 60 FPS average. The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600X and RTX 4070 provides a balanced performance profile, with the GPU being the primary limiter at high resolutions and the CPU providing sufficient throughput for the game's demands. Overall, this is a capable setup for the game, with no resolution exceeding the system's capabilities except for the most demanding 4K Ultra configuration.