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Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and AMD Radeon RX 580 combination produces unplayable results across every preset. The highest average frame rate recorded at this resolution is 28.9 FPS on Low settings, which falls far below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium settings yield 22.9 FPS, High settings drop to 17.9 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 17.5 FPS. The data shows a clear pattern: even the least demanding preset at 4K cannot approach playable frame rates, and the gap between Low and Ultra is a narrow 11.4 FPS, indicating that resolution, not settings, is the dominant bottleneck.

Stepping down to 2560x1440, the picture improves substantially, though only one preset crosses the 60 FPS line. Low settings deliver 61.4 FPS on average, which is just barely above the playability threshold. Medium settings fall to 43 FPS, High settings drop further to 39 FPS, and Ultra settings sink to 27.7 FPS. The delta between Low and Medium is 18.4 FPS, a steep penalty for modest visual gains. Between Medium and High, the difference is only 4 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns in that range. The gap from High to Ultra is 11.3 FPS, another significant drop.

At 1920x1080, this combo finally shows its strength. Low settings produce 89.2 FPS on average, a robust result with considerable headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings deliver 70 FPS, still comfortably playable. High settings reach 56.5 FPS, just shy of the playability line, while Ultra settings fall to 43.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium costs 19.2 FPS, from Medium to High costs 13.5 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 13.1 FPS. Notably, the step from Low to Medium is the largest single drop, indicating that Medium preset introduces substantial rendering load.

No min or max FPS values were recorded in the database for any resolution or settings combination, so the analysis relies on average frame rates alone. This is relevant because average FPS can mask frame-time spikes or stutter, particularly on older graphics architectures. The RX 580's GCN 4.0 design, with its 14 nm process and 5,700 million transistors, may exhibit frame pacing quirks that the averages do not capture.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU-GPU pairing at 3424 out of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum. That places it in the bottom 7.8 percent of all tested combos, a low standing driven almost entirely by the GPU's age. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 5 7600, performs in the 78th percentile among all processors tested, with an average benchmark score of 26324. The GPU, an AMD Radeon RX 580, sits in the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 12928.

The imbalance is stark. This is a modern 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 processor paired with a 2017-era Polaris GPU. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12735 and a single-core score of 1852, plus a Geekbench multi-core score of 13413. The GPU's numbers tell a different story: a Passmark G3D score of 8813 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1005. The CPU is clearly not the limiting factor in this pairing.

The rank of 3424 out of 3712 means that 288 tested combos perform worse, while the vast majority of tested pairings outperform it. For a game released in 2014, the low rank is somewhat surprising given the game's age, but it reflects the GPU's limited compute resources rather than any CPU deficiency. The RX 580's 2304 shading units and 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are modest by modern standards, and the 256-bit memory bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, while respectable for its era, cannot keep pace with the CPU's capabilities.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals in the database, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 performs within a narrow band of comparable processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX has an average score of 26274, a 0.2 percent delta from the 7600's 26324. The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 26402, which is 0.3 percent higher. The Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26212, 0.4 percent lower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187, 0.5 percent lower. All four rivals sit within less than 1 percent of the 7600's average benchmark score, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum when paired with the same GPU.

The GPU's nearest rivals are equally close. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile has an average score of 12940, just 0.1 percent below the RX 580's 12928. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12986, 0.4 percent higher. The AMD Radeon 740M scores 12870, 0.5 percent lower, and the AMD FirePro W5100 scores 12847, 0.6 percent lower. These deltas are small enough that swapping any of these GPUs in place of the RX 580 would yield nearly indistinguishable frame rates in this game.

For practical purposes, a system with the Ryzen 5 7600 paired with any of the four rival GPUs would behave essentially the same as this combo. The GTX 1660 SUPER is the closest competitor and would likely produce slightly higher frame rates at 1080p Medium and Low, while the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile would be nearly identical. The integrated Radeon 740M is interesting because it suggests that modern iGPUs can match the RX 580's performance in this title, at least based on aggregate benchmark scores.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Minimum at 60 FPS? The answer depends entirely on resolution and settings. At 3840x2160, no preset achieves playable performance. The best result is 28.9 FPS on Low, which is less than half of the 60 FPS threshold. The database records no playable settings at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, exactly one preset crosses the line. Low settings average 61.4 FPS, which clears the threshold by a slim 1.4 FPS margin. This is technically playable, but the lack of headroom means any demanding scene could push it below 60 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall short at 43, 39, and 27.7 FPS respectively.

At 1920x1080, two presets are playable. Low settings average 89.2 FPS, and Medium settings average 70 FPS. Both provide comfortable margins above 60 FPS. High settings at 56.5 FPS and Ultra at 43.4 FPS fall short. The verdict is clear: this combo is a 1080p machine for Minimum, with 1440p possible only on the lowest preset and 4K effectively out of reach.

The playability threshold in the database is defined as 60 FPS, and the recorded data shows that this threshold is met only at 1080p Low and Medium, plus 1440p Low. The combination of a high-end modern CPU and an aging mid-range GPU creates a situation where the CPU has substantial headroom, but the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 185 W TDP limit what the system can achieve at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination in Minimum?

A: 1920x1080 is the best resolution, as it offers two playable presets: Low at 89.2 FPS and Medium at 70 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low is playable at 61.4 FPS, and 3840x2160 has no playable settings.

Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average frame rate recorded is 28.9 FPS on Low settings. Medium achieves 22.9 FPS, High achieves 17.9 FPS, and Ultra achieves 17.5 FPS. None approach the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7600 compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 scores 26324 on average, which is 0.2 percent higher than the Ryzen 9 6900HX, 0.3 percent lower than the Ryzen 7 7435HS, 0.4 percent higher than the Intel Core i9-11900KF, and 0.5 percent higher than the Ryzen 5 8540U. All are within 1 percent of each other.

Q: Which GPU is the closest competitor to the RX 580 in this game?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the closest rival with an average score of 12986, 0.4 percent higher than the RX 580's 12928. The RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is 0.1 percent lower, and the Radeon 740M is 0.5 percent lower.

Q: What settings should be avoided at 1080p?

A: High settings at 56.5 FPS and Ultra at 43.4 FPS both fall below 60 FPS and should be avoided if the goal is consistent playability. Medium at 70 FPS is the highest preset that clears the threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor for this combo?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 78th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 53rd percentile. The GPU's 6.175 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 8 GB GDDR5 memory create the bottleneck, not the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS, so there is no recommended setting. The best recorded average is 28.9 FPS on Low, which is not playable.

At 2560x1440, the only playable preset is Low, which averages 61.4 FPS. This is the recommended setting for this resolution, though the margin above 60 FPS is only 1.4 FPS. Medium at 43 FPS, High at 39 FPS, and Ultra at 27.7 FPS are all below the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the highest playable preset is Medium, averaging 70 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for 1080p, as it provides a 10 FPS margin above the playability threshold while offering better visual fidelity than Low. Low settings at 89.2 FPS remain available for users who prioritize maximum frame rates or want additional headroom. High at 56.5 FPS and Ultra at 43.4 FPS should be avoided for consistent 60 FPS gameplay.

The overall recommendation is 1920x1080 with Medium settings, delivering 70 FPS average. This represents the best balance between visual quality and performance for this hardware combination in Minimum.