Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 presents a modern mid-range combination tested against Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The benchmark data reveals a system that is heavily capable at standard resolutions, yet shows clear limits when pushed to 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and how this combo compares to other tested hardware.

FAQ

Q: What is the best playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: The only setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold at 4K is Low, which delivers an average of 70 FPS. Medium falls short at 54 FPS, High at 45 FPS, and Ultra at 34 FPS.

Q: Can this combo run the game at Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: Yes. The data shows Ultra at 1440p produces an average of 64 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the highest preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded across all tests?

A: The maximum average frame rate observed is 202 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Medium preset at 1080p also breaks 150 FPS, hitting 155 FPS on average.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24,964 in its average benchmark. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, scores 25,005, putting the 7500F just 0.2% behind. The Intel Core i7-11850H is essentially tied, with a 0.1% advantage.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4060 sits in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 17,639, which places it very close to the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which scores 17,666 and is just 0.2% faster.

Q: At which resolution does the frame rate drop below 60 FPS on Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the Medium preset yields an average of 54 FPS, failing to meet the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum frame rate at this setting is 46 FPS, with a maximum of 62 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The interaction between the Ryzen 5 7500F and the RTX 4060 shifts depending on resolution. The data from the measured FPS shows a classic pattern where the CPU's influence dominates at lower resolutions, and the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

At 1920x1080, the performance ceiling is remarkably high. The Low preset achieves 202 FPS, and even Ultra hits 99 FPS. These numbers suggest that the RTX 4060 is not the primary constraint; the Ryzen 5 7500F's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 974, is likely enabling these high frame rates. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a drop of 103 FPS, which is a significant hit, but the absolute numbers remain high enough that the system is never CPU-bound to the point of causing stutter.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain robust but begin to show more GPU influence. The Low preset drops from 202 FPS to 130 FPS, a 36% reduction. This is a substantial decrease that points to the GPU working harder to fill the additional pixels. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 66 FPS (from 130 to 64), which is a similar proportional drop to 1080p. The fact that Ultra still holds at 64 FPS indicates a balanced pairing at this resolution, where both components are contributing effectively.

The 3840x2160 results clearly identify the GPU as the bottleneck. The Low preset falls to 70 FPS, while Medium drops to 54 FPS. The scaling here is steep, with a 36 FPS difference between Low and Ultra (70 to 34). This steep drop-off suggests that the RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and its 128-bit memory bus are insufficient for the demands of 4K rendering, even for a game from 2014. The CPU's role diminishes at this resolution, as the frame rate is now dictated by the GPU's pixel throughput and texture processing capabilities.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data identifies a clear "best" setting for each resolution, defined as the most demanding preset that still maintains an average of at least 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the only playable option is Low, which produces an average of 70 FPS. While this clears the threshold, it does so with a margin of only 10 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 54, 45, and 34 FPS respectively. For a smoother experience at 4K, the player would need to accept the visual compromises of Low settings.

The 2560x1440 resolution is the sweet spot for this combo. The most demanding playable preset is Ultra, which averages 64 FPS. This leaves a small buffer above the 60 FPS threshold. The other presets all perform well above the mark: High at 84 FPS, Medium at 100 FPS, and Low at 130 FPS. This resolution allows for maximum visual quality without sacrificing playability.

At 1920x1080, the system has ample headroom. The best setting is Ultra, delivering an average of 99 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a comfortable margin for demanding scenes. The High preset hits 130 FPS, Medium at 155 FPS, and Low at 202 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Minimum? The benchmark data says yes, with conditions. According to the verdictByResolution data, the system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at all three tested resolutions, but only at specific settings.

At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the Ultra preset achieving 99 FPS. This is a definitive yes for standard Full HD. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra hitting 64 FPS. This is a playable experience with high visual fidelity.

The challenge comes at 3840x2160. Here, only the Low preset is playable, with an average of 70 FPS. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fail to reach 60 FPS. Therefore, the answer at 4K is a qualified yes: the game is playable, but only at the lowest visual settings. The system is capable, but the GPU's limitations at 4K are evident. For those seeking a 4K experience, the RTX 4060 will require significant graphical compromises in Minimum.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the exact measured average, minimum, and maximum frame rates for each resolution and settings combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | :------ | :------ | :------ |

| 3840x2160 | High | 45 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 70 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 54 | 46 | 62 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 34 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | High | 84 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 130 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 100 | 85 | 115 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 64 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | High | 130 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 202 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 155 | 131 | 178 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 99 | N/A | N/A |

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Minimum, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 holds a rank of 2000 out of 3712 combos. This places it in the 54th percentile, meaning it outperforms slightly more than half of all other tested systems.

This middle-of-the-pack ranking is somewhat surprising given the high frame rates seen at 1080p and 1440p. The rank is likely dragged down by the poor 4K performance, where the combo falls behind many others that may feature more powerful GPUs. The data suggests that while this is a solid 1080p and 1440p machine, it is not a top-tier performer overall when all resolutions are weighted equally. The RTX 4060's 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs, coupled with the CPU's 77th percentile, indicates that the CPU is the stronger component in this pairing, but the GPU's limits at higher resolutions cap the overall system potential.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For those considering this build, the nearest rivals for each component provide a reference point for expected performance. The data shows that these alternatives would likely produce very similar frame rates in Minimum.

On the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is closely matched by several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average score 0.2% higher, making it a near-identical performer. The Intel Core i7-11850H is 0.1% faster, and the Intel Core i7-13620H is 0.2% faster. The Intel Core 5 210H is 0.4% faster. All of these chips are within a half-percent of each other, meaning that swapping the 7500F for any of these would result in no noticeable difference in game performance.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is bracketed by some unexpected names. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 has a 0.2% higher average score, while the AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% slower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 and AMD Radeon Pro 460 are 0.5% and 0.7% slower, respectively. These deltaPct values are all within 1% of the RTX 4060, indicating that these very different cards (in terms of architecture and era) produce nearly identical results in the benchmark suite used. In practical terms, a system with the RTX 4060 and a system with the Radeon HD 7790 would be expected to perform almost identically in Minimum, despite the generational gap between them.