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Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination shows a clear progression of performance as resolution and settings change. At 1920x1080, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 deliver an average of 156.6 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 120.3 FPS on Medium, 98.1 FPS on High, and 76.4 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, a difference of 80.2 FPS, indicating that the GPU workload scales heavily with the quality preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 100.5 FPS on Low, 76.3 FPS on Medium, 62.3 FPS on High, and 47.5 FPS on Ultra. The step from Medium to High costs 14.0 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs another 14.8 FPS. At 4K (3840x2160), the numbers compress further: 55.6 FPS on Low, 41.1 FPS on Medium, 36.2 FPS on High, and 27.1 FPS on Ultra. None of the 4K presets reach the 60 FPS threshold, and the Ultra preset at this resolution is less than half of what the same preset achieves at 1080p.

The data does not include min or max frame time values, so the analysis relies entirely on average FPS. Still, the pattern is consistent: each resolution increase reduces the headroom, and each settings increase costs a predictable amount of performance. For example, the difference between Low and Medium at 1080p is 36.3 FPS, while at 1440p it is 24.2 FPS, and at 4K it is 14.5 FPS. This suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, making the relative cost of each settings tier smaller in absolute terms but more impactful in percentage terms.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this CPU and GPU pairing ranks 2885 out of 3712 tested combinations for this game. That places it in the lower-middle portion of the field, at roughly the 22nd percentile of all combos tested. The rank reflects the RTX 2060's age and tier more than the CPU, since the Ryzen 5 7500F is a modern desktop part with a 77th percentile standing among all CPUs. The GPU, by contrast, sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 15290 is the weaker link.

The combo rank matters because Minimum is a game from 2014, and the data shows that even a mid-range GPU from 2019 can handle it at 1080p Ultra. The rank is low relative to modern hardware, but the absolute performance is sufficient for the game's demands at lower resolutions. In practical terms, this combo outperforms many older or lower-tier pairings, but it is far from the top of the chart. The database records 3712 combinations, and being at 2885 means there are 827 combos that are slower, but more than 2800 that are faster. For a game this old, the positioning is less about raw power and more about the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth, which are 6 GB GDDR6 and 336.0 GB/s respectively.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a shifting balance between CPU and GPU responsibilities as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more influence because the GPU can render frames quickly, and the Ryzen 5 7500F's strong single-thread performance (a PassMark single-thread score of 3841 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218) helps maintain high frame rates. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p costs 80.2 FPS, but the CPU still keeps the average above 76 FPS even at Ultra, indicating that the GPU is not yet the sole bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the GPU starts to dominate. The same settings transition costs 53.0 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 47.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The CPU's role diminishes because the GPU must process more pixels per frame. The RTX 2060's 1920 shading units and 48 ROPs are working harder, and the 6 GB VRAM is handling larger frame buffers. The CPU, which has a 3.70 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost clock, is not the limiting factor here; even a weaker CPU would likely produce similar frame rates at 1440p Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. The highest average is 55.6 FPS on Low, and the Ultra preset drops to 27.1 FPS. The CPU's capabilities are largely irrelevant at this resolution because the GPU cannot keep up with the pixel count. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K shows that the RTX 2060's bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s and its 6 GB memory size are the primary limits. The Ryzen 5 7500F, with its 12 threads and 32 MB L3 cache, is far more capable than the game needs at 4K, but the GPU holds the combination back.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 1920x1080 with the highest settings?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 76.4 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset averages 62.3 FPS, making it the highest settings tier that stays above 60 FPS. Low and Medium also work (100.5 and 76.3 FPS respectively), but Ultra drops to 47.5 FPS, which is not playable by the 60 FPS standard.

Q: Is 4K playable with this combo?

A: No. The best 4K result is 55.6 FPS on Low, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium (41.1 FPS), High (36.2 FPS), and Ultra (27.1 FPS) are all well below playable levels.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 3050 OEM?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, while the RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, a delta of 0.6% in favor of the RTX 2060. The two are effectively equivalent in performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the CPU has a measurable impact, as the Ryzen 5 7500F's single-thread performance helps achieve 156.6 FPS on Low. However, the GPU still matters, since dropping to Ultra reduces the average to 76.4 FPS, showing that both components are engaged.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 2885 out of 3712 combinations, meaning it is slower than roughly 78% of tested systems, but it still meets the 60 FPS target at 1080p and 1440p for most presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the CPU and GPU each have close counterparts that would produce similar results. For the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, the Intel Core i7-11850H has an average score of 24935, just 0.1% lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25005, which is 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911, 0.2% lower. The Intel Core 5 210H is 0.4% behind at 24872. These chips would all behave nearly identically in Minimum, as the game is not CPU-bound at the resolutions where this combo is playable.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, the closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 with a score of 15283, a delta of 0%. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, 0.1% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, 0.8% lower. In practice, swapping in any of these GPUs would yield frame rates within a few percentage points of the RTX 2060. The GTX 580 is a much older card, but its score is so close that the gameplay experience would be similar, assuming driver support and feature compatibility.

The implication is that this combo sits in a dense performance cluster. A user with a Ryzen 5 8400F or an RTX 3050 OEM would see nearly identical FPS numbers in Minimum. The delta values are all under 1%, so the differences are within noise for most benchmarks. This means the choice between these parts is not about raw performance but about other factors like power consumption, features, or platform support.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS, averaging 76.4 FPS. This is the recommended setting for this resolution, as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. The High preset at 98.1 FPS and Medium at 120.3 FPS also work, but Ultra is the best choice for image quality.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best playable option, averaging 62.3 FPS. This is just above the 60 FPS line, so it is the maximum quality setting that remains playable. Low (100.5 FPS) and Medium (76.3 FPS) are also playable, but Ultra at 47.5 FPS is not. Users seeking higher frame rates could drop to Medium for a 14.0 FPS gain, but High offers the best balance.

At 3840x2160, there is no playable preset. The Low setting at 55.6 FPS is the closest, but it falls short of the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict data confirms that no settings at 4K are listed as playable. Users who want to run at 4K would need to reduce resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance, which is not recommended for a third-person shooter where smoothness matters.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Minimum, but only at 1080p and 1440p, and with specific settings limits. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS bar, with the Ultra average at 76.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, High, Medium, and Low are all playable, with High peaking at 62.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS; the best is Low at 55.6 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

The Ryzen 5 7500F is not the bottleneck in any scenario; its 77th percentile CPU ranking and strong single-thread scores ensure that the GPU is the limiting factor, especially as resolution increases. The RTX 2060, with its 58th percentile GPU ranking and 6 GB of VRAM, is sufficient for a 2014 title at 1080p Ultra and 1440p High, but not for 4K. The database's verdict confirms this: playable settings are listed for 2560x1440 (High, Low, Medium) and 1920x1080 (all four presets), but none for 3840x2160.

For a game of this age, the combination is more than adequate for mainstream 1080p and 1440p gaming. The 4K failure is not surprising given the GPU's tier, and the overall rank of 2885 out of 3712 reflects the hardware's position relative to modern systems. Users with a 1080p or 1440p monitor will have a smooth experience, while those expecting 4K performance would need a more powerful GPU.