Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Across all tested resolutions and presets, the combination never falls below 67.1 FPS, making it far more than sufficient for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that this pairing is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while at 1080p the CPU's single-thread strength becomes more relevant, though the overall performance remains overwhelmingly strong.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across three resolutions and four quality presets. All figures represent average FPS, as no minimum or maximum frame time data was recorded in the benchmark results.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the RTX 4090 maintains high frame rates across the board. The Low preset averages 138.9 FPS, which is a strong baseline. Moving to Medium yields 104.8 FPS, a substantial but expected drop of roughly 25% from Low. High comes in at 88.4 FPS, and the most demanding Ultra preset still averages 67.1 FPS. This progression shows that even the heaviest 4K settings remain comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with a 71.8 FPS gap between Low and Ultra.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance headroom expands significantly. The Low preset averages 256 FPS, which is nearly double the 4K Low result. Medium reaches 191.4 FPS, High sits at 160.9 FPS, and Ultra delivers 125.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 130.8 FPS reduction, but every preset remains far above any playability concern. The jump from 4K to 1440p at the same settings shows gains of 117.1 FPS for Low, 86.6 FPS for Medium, 72.5 FPS for High, and 58.1 FPS for Ultra.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combination produces some of the highest numbers seen in the dataset. The Low preset reaches 362 FPS, Medium achieves 303.3 FPS, and High hits 252.4 FPS. The Ultra preset still produces 191.5 FPS, which is higher than the 4K Low result. From 1440p to 1080p, the gains are 106 FPS for Low, 111.9 FPS for Medium, 91.5 FPS for High, and 66.3 FPS for Ultra. These results indicate that at 1080p, the system is likely hitting engine-level or driver-level limits rather than being constrained by hardware.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component importance as resolution changes. At 4K, the GPU is the dominant factor. The RTX 4090's raw compute and memory bandwidth are what keep Ultra settings at 67.1 FPS, and the Ryzen 5 5600X has ample headroom to feed frames at this resolution. The 71.8 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is primarily a GPU workload, as the CPU's 6-core/12-thread architecture is not stressed by the lower pixel count.

At 1440p, the balance begins to tip slightly toward the CPU, but the GPU still carries most of the load. The jump from 4K to 1440p at Ultra — from 67.1 FPS to 125.2 FPS — shows that the RTX 4090 scales well when pixel count drops, but the Ryzen 5 5600X is now able to feed frames more quickly. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p (130.8 FPS) is larger than at 4K, suggesting that the CPU can more easily keep up with the GPU's output at this resolution.

At 1080p, the CPU's role becomes more pronounced. The 362 FPS Low preset and 303.3 FPS Medium preset are likely approaching the point where the Ryzen 5 5600X's single-thread performance and cache architecture (32 MB L3) become limiting factors. The benchmark scores for the CPU support this: its 3dmark single-thread score of 917 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1541 are strong, but not unlimited. The GPU, meanwhile, is essentially idle in relative terms, as its Passmark G3D score of 38194 indicates massive compute capability that is not fully utilized at 1080p.

The overall trend is that the RTX 4090 is the primary performance driver at 4K and 1440p, while the Ryzen 5 5600X becomes more relevant at 1080p. Even in the CPU-leaning scenario, the system never dips below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that neither component is a bottleneck severe enough to impact playability.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the combination averages 67.1 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it remains playable.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: The Low preset averages 256 FPS, while Ultra averages 125.2 FPS. This represents a 130.8 FPS reduction, but both are far above the playable threshold.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 overkill for this game at 1080p?

A: The data suggests yes for most presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset reaches 362 FPS and Ultra hits 191.5 FPS. These numbers are exceptionally high, indicating that the GPU is not fully stressed at this resolution.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600X perform in synthetic benchmarks relative to its rivals?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 21771, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U. It also sits 0.5% behind the Intel Core i7-11700 and 0.6% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9554P.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 160.9 FPS and Ultra averages 125.2 FPS. Both provide high visual fidelity while maintaining frame rates well above 60 FPS, making 1440p a strong choice.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS in any tested configuration?

A: No. The lowest recorded average FPS is 67.1 FPS at 4K Ultra. Every other resolution and preset combination exceeds this, with the next lowest being 88.4 FPS at 4K High.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination ranks 161st out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the top 4.3% of all tested configurations, which is a strong showing for a pairing of a mid-range 2020 CPU with a flagship 2022 GPU.

The ranking reflects the GPU's dominance in this title. The RTX 4090's Passmark G3D score of 38194 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9223 are among the highest in the database, and the CPU's percentile of 75 against all CPUs indicates it is not a weak link. The 161st rank out of 3712 combos suggests that only a handful of systems with even more powerful CPUs (such as newer Ryzen 9 or Core i9 parts) or equally strong GPUs can outperform this pairing in Minimum.

The high ranking is also consistent with the measured FPS data. Since the system clears 60 FPS at every tested setting, the rank is determined more by absolute frame rates than by playability. Systems with faster CPUs might edge ahead at 1080p, but the GPU-heavy nature of Minimum at higher resolutions keeps this combo competitive.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data, several CPUs and GPUs would deliver similar performance to this pairing in Minimum.

On the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H has an average score of 21749, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 5 5600X. This is a negligible difference, so a system with the Ryzen 7 4800H would likely produce nearly identical FPS in Minimum. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U scores 21874, 0.5% higher, and the Intel Core i7-11700 scores 21891, also 0.5% higher. The AMD EPYC 9554P scores 21899, 0.6% higher. All four rivals are within a 0.6% margin of the Ryzen 5 5600X, meaning that swapping to any of them would not meaningfully change the measured FPS in this game.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc Pro A60 has an average score of 60326, which is 0% different from the RTX 4090's 60347. This is a statistically identical match, so the Arc Pro A60 would produce the same FPS in Minimum as the RTX 4090, assuming the CPU remains the same. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, 0.3% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, 2.5% higher. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, 2.9% lower. The closest match is the Intel Arc Pro A60, while the Radeon Pro W6600M would deliver slightly higher frame rates.

For a user looking to replicate this combo's performance, the Intel Arc Pro A60 GPU paired with any of the listed rival CPUs would be the closest match, with all differences falling within a 2.9% margin.

The Verdict

The verdict data is unambiguous: this PC can run Minimum at every tested resolution and preset. The verdictByResolution field lists all four settings (High, Low, Medium, Ultra) as playable at each resolution, with the playable threshold set at 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average FPS of 67.1. This means the system not only runs the game at 4K but does so with the highest visual quality preset available in the test.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best setting, with an average FPS of 125.2. This is nearly double the 4K Ultra result, providing a massive performance cushion.

At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 191.5 FPS, which is more than triple the 60 FPS threshold. The system is clearly not stressed at this resolution.

The only caveat is that the minimum FPS data is not provided in the measuredFps array, so the average FPS figures do not account for potential frame dips. However, given that the lowest average is 67.1 FPS, even a significant drop below average would likely keep the system above 60 FPS in most scenarios.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above 60 FPS. Based on the measured data, the following configurations are optimal:

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the best choice, with an average FPS of 67.1. This is the highest quality setting and it clears the threshold by 7.1 FPS. The High preset (88.4 FPS) and Medium preset (104.8 FPS) are also viable, but Ultra provides the best visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again wins, with an average FPS of 125.2. This is a 65.2 FPS margin over the 60 FPS threshold, leaving substantial headroom for complex scenes. The High preset (160.9 FPS) is an alternative for users prioritizing higher frame rates over maximum quality.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the recommended setting, with an average FPS of 191.5. This is 131.5 FPS above the threshold, making it the clear choice for any user with a 1080p display. The Low preset (362 FPS) is available for competitive play, but Ultra offers a far superior visual experience without any playability concerns.

For all resolutions, the data supports selecting Ultra as the default setting. The system's performance headroom is so large that even the most demanding preset leaves the frame rate far above 60 FPS, making manual optimization unnecessary for this title.