Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 presents a mid-range desktop combination that is tested against Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. The data shows a system that handles 1080p and 1440p playable framerates, but falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. The following analysis draws exclusively from the measured performance metrics and hardware specifications provided.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p that maintains 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 achieves an average of 76.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset that clears the threshold at this resolution.

Q: Is this combination capable of 4K gaming?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 52.1 on the Low preset, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. No settings preset at 4K reaches a playable framerate.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26324. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, scores 26274, which is a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26212, a 0.4% delta.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all GPUs?

A: The Radeon RX 6600 sits in the 63rd percentile when compared to all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 19036.

Q: Which component is more critical for performance at 1440p?

A: The data shows a significant drop in average FPS when moving from 1440p to 4K across all presets, indicating the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. For example, at High settings, the average FPS drops from 64.9 at 1440p to 36.8 at 4K.

Q: What is the performance delta between the RX 6600 and the NVIDIA Quadro K6000?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has an average score of 19030, which is a 0% delta from the RX 6600's average score of 19036. These two GPUs exhibit nearly identical benchmark performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates across resolutions reveal a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU for this game. At 1920x1080, the framerates are high across all presets, ranging from 76.6 FPS on Ultra to 156.7 FPS on Low. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 79.1 FPS difference, suggesting that the GPU is handling the increased graphical load, but the CPU is capable of feeding it enough data to maintain high output. The Ryzen 5 7600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears sufficient for this title at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the framerates remain playable on most presets, but the gap between settings narrows. The Low preset delivers 102.2 FPS, while Ultra drops to 47 FPS. This 55.2 FPS spread indicates a growing GPU bottleneck, as the rendering resolution demands more from the Radeon RX 6600. The CPU's role becomes less prominent, as the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are now the primary constraints.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant bottleneck. The average FPS across all presets falls below the 60 FPS threshold, with Low at 52.1 FPS and Ultra at 24.6 FPS. The scaling between presets is less pronounced in absolute terms (a 27.5 FPS difference between Low and Ultra), which is typical when the GPU is fully saturated. The RX 6600's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely insufficient for the pixel throughput required at 4K. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 7600 is not the limiting factor at any resolution; instead, the RX 6600 dictates the performance ceiling, especially as resolution increases.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (26274 score, 0.2% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (26402 score, -0.3% delta). These processors would deliver nearly identical performance in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i9-11900KF (26212 score, 0.4% delta) is also a close match. In practical terms, any of these alternatives would produce similar frame rates in Minimum when paired with the same GPU, since the game's CPU demands are likely met by all of them.

On the GPU side, the Radeon RX 6600's nearest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro K6000, with a 0% delta and a score of 19030. This is a workstation card, but its benchmark performance aligns closely. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile (19049 score, -0.1% delta) is also a near-identical performer, though it is a mobile part. The NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation (18954 score, 0.4% delta) and the NVIDIA Tesla K20m (19089 score, -0.3% delta) round out the list of comparable GPUs. For a desktop user, the Quadro K6000 would behave similarly to the RX 6600 in this game, but the RX 6600's newer architecture and features like DirectX 12 Ultimate might offer better long-term driver support.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 7600 and the RX 6600 ranks 2963 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the bottom 20% of all tested configurations, which is a surprising result given the individual component benchmarks. The CPU ranks in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU in the 63rd percentile, yet their combined performance in this specific game is relatively low. This suggests that Minimum may have specific engine characteristics that do not scale well with this hardware pairing, or that the game's optimization favors other combinations.

The rank implies that many other CPU-GPU pairings achieve higher average frame rates, even if their individual components score lower in synthetic benchmarks. This could be due to the game's reliance on certain GPU features or CPU instruction sets. For context, the combo's performance at 1080p Ultra (76.6 FPS) is solid, but the rank considers all tested resolutions and settings, which might pull the overall standing down due to the 4K results. The data indicates a capable mid-range setup that is outranked by many others, highlighting that raw component strength does not always translate to game-specific success.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K. According to the verdictByResolution data, all four settings presets at 1920x1080 are playable, with the best being Ultra at an average of 76.6 FPS. At 2560x1440, the High, Low, and Medium presets are playable, with High providing the best average at 64.9 FPS. The 4K resolution offers no playable settings, as the highest average FPS (52.1 on Low) falls short of the 60 FPS threshold.

For gamers targeting smooth gameplay, 1080p is the sweet spot, allowing for maximum visual fidelity at Ultra. At 1440p, High settings are the best choice for maintaining 60 FPS, while Low and Medium are viable alternatives if higher frame rates are desired. The system is not suitable for 4K gaming in this title, as even the lowest settings fail to reach the playable threshold. The verdict is clear: this combo is a solid 1080p performer and a decent 1440p option, but it lacks the headroom for 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS varies by resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 76.6 FPS, making it the best playable option. This is the highest quality setting that maintains fluid performance.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers an average of 64.9 FPS, which is the best playable setting. While Low (102.2 FPS) and Medium (74.9 FPS) offer higher frame rates, High provides a better balance of visual quality and performance, still clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls short at 47 FPS and is therefore not recommended for smooth play.

At 3840x2160, no settings preset reaches 60 FPS, so there is no "best" playable setting. The closest is Low at 52.1 FPS, but it remains below the threshold. Users with 4K displays would need to lower the resolution or upgrade the GPU to achieve playable frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across all combinations of resolution and settings.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 24.6 on Ultra to 52.1 on Low. The Medium preset averages 41.5 FPS, while High averages 36.8 FPS. All values are below the 60 FPS threshold, confirming the 4K limitation.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves an average of 102.2 FPS. Medium follows at 74.9 FPS, and High at 64.9 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 47 FPS, which is not playable. The spread between Low and Ultra is 55.2 FPS, showing a significant performance cost for higher settings.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 156.7 FPS, which is the highest recorded value in the entire dataset. Medium averages 118.5 FPS, High averages 97.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 76.6 FPS. Even the most demanding preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS threshold with a comfortable margin. The data shows that this resolution provides the most flexible experience, allowing users to prioritize frame rate or visual fidelity without compromising playability.