Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is an extreme pairing for Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The benchmark data shows a system that utterly overwhelms the game's requirements, delivering frame rates that rival high-refresh-rate displays even at demanding 4K resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, optimal settings, and how this specific combination ranks against other tested hardware configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination covers three resolutions and four quality presets. Notably, the data provides only average frame rates; minimum and maximum FPS values are not recorded in the benchmark results. This means the analysis focuses on sustained average performance, which is consistently excellent across the board.

1920x1080 (1080p): At the most common resolution, the RTX 5090 paired with the Ryzen 5 5600X produces staggering results. The Low preset averages 359.5 FPS. Moving to Medium drops this to 314.8 FPS, while the High preset averages 263.9 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset remains well above any playability threshold, with an average of 201.1 FPS. The scaling between presets is roughly linear, with Ultra representing a 44% reduction in average FPS compared to Low.

2560x1440 (1440p): Stepping up to 1440p shows the expected performance hit, but the frame rates remain exceptionally high. The Low preset averages 262.1 FPS, which is still a massive figure. Medium drops to 200.9 FPS, and High settles at 166.6 FPS. The Ultra preset maintains an average of 131 FPS, demonstrating that even the highest quality settings at this resolution are far from taxing for this hardware.

3840x2160 (4K): At 4K, the GPU begins to show its capabilities, but the results are still impressive. The Low preset hits 144.2 FPS, while Medium averages 105.6 FPS. High produces 92.7 FPS, and Ultra stays comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold at 71.6 FPS. The data indicates a clear pattern: this combo can handle Minimum at maximum settings in 4K, though the margin for error is smaller than at lower resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 71.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets at 4K are playable.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 1440p for maximum quality without sacrificing performance?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 2560x1440, as it averages 131 FPS. This is far above the 60 FPS threshold, leaving significant headroom for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 perform at 1080p compared to 4K?

A: The difference is substantial. At 1080p, the Ultra preset averages 201.1 FPS, whereas at 4K the same preset averages 71.6 FPS. This represents a 64% reduction in average frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600X a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a bottleneck. At 1080p, the average FPS of 359.5 on Low suggests the CPU and GPU are working effectively together. The CPU's multi-threaded benchmark score of 11838 in Cinebench R23 indicates strong performance, but no direct bottleneck analysis is provided in the data.

Q: What is the least demanding preset at 4K, and what FPS does it produce?

A: The Low preset is the least demanding, averaging 144.2 FPS at 3840x2160. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. Across all resolutions tested (1080p, 1440p, and 4K) and all presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), the average frame rate never falls below 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 71.6 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is the Ultra preset. This is the highest quality option available in the data.

• 3840x2160: Ultra preset averages 71.6 FPS. This is the optimal choice for 4K, providing the best visual fidelity while remaining above the playable threshold. The 11.6 FPS of headroom above 60 FPS is sufficient for stable gameplay, though users with VRR displays will have a comfortable experience.

• 2560x1440: Ultra preset averages 131 FPS. At 1440p, there is substantial headroom with the highest settings. This configuration is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, as the average frame rate is more than double the 60 FPS baseline.

• 1920x1080: Ultra preset averages 201.1 FPS. At 1080p, the Ultra preset provides an exceptionally smooth experience, making this the best choice for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays. The frame rate is over three times the playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The combined performance of this CPU and GPU places it near several other hardware configurations in the benchmark database. The data from `nearestRivals` provides context for how the Ryzen 5 5600X and RTX 5090 compare to other components individually.

CPU Rivals: The Ryzen 5 5600X has an average benchmark score of 21771. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, which scores 21749, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U and Intel Core i7-11700 both outperform it slightly by 0.5%, with scores of 21874 and 21891 respectively. The AMD EPYC 9554P is also within 0.6%, scoring 21899. For gaming purposes, these differences are imperceptible; any of these CPUs would provide nearly identical performance in Minimum.

GPU Rivals: The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 79842. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, which scores 79605, a 0.3% difference. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, just 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.1% slower with a score of 78940, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X is 1.4% faster at 80959. In practice, a system with any of these GPUs would deliver frame rates within a few percent of the RTX 5090's results in Minimum, though the RTX 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory is a distinguishing feature not reflected in these scores.

The Verdict

The question "Can this PC run Minimum?" has a definitive yes, and then some. The `verdictByResolution` data confirms that all tested settings at all resolutions are playable.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the best setting, averaging 71.6 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold with a modest margin. For 4K gaming, this is the recommended configuration, offering the highest visual quality without dropping below playable frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 131 FPS. This is an excellent result, providing high-quality visuals and a frame rate that suits 144Hz monitors. The performance headroom is substantial, making this a very comfortable gaming scenario.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 201.1 FPS. This is an exceptional result, ideal for esports titles or high-refresh-rate displays. The hardware is clearly not stressed at this resolution, and the frame rate is more than sufficient for any gameplay scenario.

The data shows no configuration where the average FPS falls below 60. This system is overqualified for Minimum, even at 4K with maximum settings. The only caveat is that the data does not include minimum or maximum FPS values, so frame time consistency cannot be assessed. However, given the high averages, any dips are likely to remain well above the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 99th out of 3712 tested configurations in Minimum. This places it in the top 2.7% of all recorded systems for this game. The ranking reflects the extreme performance of the RTX 5090, which sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, paired with a capable CPU that is in the 75th percentile of all CPUs.

The high rank is primarily driven by the GPU's raw power. The RTX 5090's average benchmark score of 79842 is over three times that of a typical mid-range GPU. The Ryzen 5 5600X, while not the fastest CPU available, provides sufficient single-thread performance (917 in 3DMark single-thread) to avoid holding back the GPU in this title.

Given that Minimum is a 2014 release, the top-ranked combinations likely include newer, higher-end CPUs, but the RTX 5090's dominance ensures this combo remains near the top. The 99th rank out of 3712 is a strong result, and the data indicates that users can expect maximum settings at high frame rates across all standard resolutions. This is a system built for future-proofing, and it handles this older game with exceptional ease.