Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination delivers a wide spread of frame rates in Minimum, ranging from a sluggish 32 FPS at 4K Ultra to a blistering 187 FPS at 1080p Low. The data reveals a system that can comfortably handle high-refresh 1080p gaming and even solid 1440p play, but one that ultimately hits a hard wall at 4K, where only the lowest preset keeps the experience fluid. The measured results are consistent across the board, with the most demanding settings showing the largest performance deficit.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a clear picture of how this combo scales across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system is never challenged. Low settings produce an average of 187 FPS, while Medium drops to 143 FPS with a minimum of 122 FPS and a maximum of 165 FPS. High settings still deliver a very strong 120 FPS average, and even Ultra, the most demanding preset, maintains a 92 FPS average. This is a straightforward scenario: the CPU and GPU have ample headroom, and the frame rate is primarily dictated by the GPU’s rendering load.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance curve becomes more pronounced. Low settings yield a 121 FPS average, which is still exceptionally high. Medium averages 92 FPS, with a recorded range of 79 to 106 FPS. High settings manage a 78 FPS average, which remains above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The first sign of trouble appears at Ultra, where the average drops to 59 FPS, falling just one frame short of the playable threshold. The data suggests that 1440p is the effective ceiling for high-quality play, with only the absolute highest preset failing to clear the bar.

At 3840x2160, the system’s limitations are stark. Low settings are the only playable option, producing a 65 FPS average. Medium drops to 50 FPS with a minimum of 42 FPS and a maximum of 57 FPS, indicating noticeable stutter in demanding scenes. High settings fall to 42 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 32 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is a massive 33 FPS, showing that the RX 9060’s 8 GB memory buffer and 128-bit bus are overwhelmed by the pixel count. The data clearly shows that 4K is only viable for this combo when visual fidelity is sacrificed.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F are a mix of mobile and desktop processors that cluster tightly around its average benchmark score. The Intel Core i7-11850H is the closest match, scoring just 0.1% lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 0.2% higher, while the Intel Core i7-13620H and Intel Core 5 210H are 0.2% and 0.4% higher, respectively. These delta values are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame pacing in Minimum, provided the GPU is the same. The 7500F’s 6-core, 12-thread configuration is clearly sufficient for this title, as the game does not appear to be heavily CPU-bound.

On the GPU side, the RX 9060’s nearest rivals present an interesting comparison. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 0.7% higher, which is a marginal difference that would translate to a 1-2 FPS variance in most in-game scenarios. The AMD Radeon R9 370X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 both score 1% higher, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 2.1% higher. These are all older or workstation-oriented cards, yet they sit extremely close to the RX 9060 in raw benchmark terms. For Minimum, a system with an RTX 3060 Ti would behave almost identically to the tested combo, meaning it would also struggle at 4K Ultra and only barely miss the 60 FPS mark at 1440p Ultra. The data implies that the RX 9060 is a solid mid-range performer, but it does not offer a significant performance advantage over its immediate predecessors.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the recommended setting is the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the threshold, but the best choice is Ultra, which delivers a 92 FPS average. This is the optimal balance of visual quality and performance, as the system has enough headroom to run the game at its highest visual fidelity without dipping below the playable mark.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is High, which produces a 78 FPS average. Ultra at this resolution averages 59 FPS, just below the 60 FPS target, so High is the clear winner. The 19 FPS gap between High and Ultra highlights the significant performance cost of the additional effects and shadow quality at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. Only Low settings manage to stay above 60 FPS, with a 65 FPS average. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall short, with averages of 50, 42, and 32 FPS, respectively. The recommendation is to use Low settings at 4K to maintain playability, as any increase in visual quality will result in a noticeable drop in frame rate.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that this PC can run Minimum, but the experience is heavily dependent on the chosen resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with all presets, including Ultra, delivering an average above 60 FPS. The 92 FPS at Ultra is particularly impressive, suggesting that players can crank every setting without worrying about performance. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on High, Low, and Medium settings, with High being the best choice at 78 FPS. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as it falls just below the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the system is only playable on Low settings, with a 65 FPS average. Any higher preset will result in a sub-60 FPS experience, with Ultra being essentially unplayable at 32 FPS. Overall, the verdict is that this is a excellent 1080p machine, a very good 1440p machine, and a marginal 4K machine, with the caveat that 4K requires significant visual compromises.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run the game at 4K with High settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average frame rate is 42 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest quality preset that stays above 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: High settings, which produce an average of 78 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 59 FPS, just missing the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival in performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-11850H, making their performance nearly identical in benchmark tests.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The average frame rate is 143 FPS, with a minimum of 122 FPS and a maximum of 165 FPS.

Q: Is this combo better than one with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The RX 9060 scores 0.7% lower than the RTX 3060 Ti in average benchmarks, so the two would perform almost identically in Minimum.

Q: What is the lowest playable frame rate recorded in the data?

A: The lowest average frame rate that is still above the 60 FPS threshold is 65 FPS, seen at 4K with Low settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 2179th out of 3712 tested combinations in Minimum. This places it in the top 41% of all systems tested, which is a solid mid-pack result. The ranking reflects the system’s strong performance at 1080p and 1440p, but is pulled down by its inability to handle 4K with high visual quality. The data suggests that this combo is competitive with other mid-range systems, but it is not a top-tier performer. The 59th percentile ranking of the GPU versus all GPUs is a key factor, as it indicates the RX 9060 is a capable but not exceptional card. The CPU’s 77th percentile ranking is notably higher, showing that the processor has more headroom than the graphics card. This ranking indicates that the system is balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high across all presets, and the differences between settings are relatively modest. The 187 FPS at Low and 92 FPS at Ultra show that the system is not bottlenecked by the CPU, as even the most demanding preset produces a high frame rate. The CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with data, and the Ryzen 5 7500F is more than capable of doing so at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a larger role. The frame rates drop significantly at higher presets, with Ultra falling to 59 FPS. The CPU is still not the limiting factor, as the 121 FPS at Low settings demonstrates. The GPU is now working harder to render the additional pixels, and the 8 GB memory buffer and 128-bit bus become more critical. The 19 FPS drop between High and Ultra at this resolution is a strong indicator that the GPU’s memory bandwidth is a bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is definitively the dominant component. The frame rates are low across all presets, and the gap between Low and Ultra is a massive 33 FPS. The CPU is not the issue, as it would be capable of pushing higher frame rates if the GPU could keep up. The RX 9060 is simply overwhelmed by the 8.3 million pixels at 4K, and the 32 FPS at Ultra shows that the card is rendering at its absolute limit. The data indicates that for this game, the GPU is the primary determinant of performance, especially at higher resolutions, while the CPU is rarely a limiting factor. This is a classic case of a mid-range GPU being paired with a more than adequate CPU, resulting in a system that is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming but not for 4K.