Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers a decisive performance envelope for Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. Measured data from the benchmark database indicates that this combination is capable of running the game at maximum settings across all tested resolutions, with average frame rates ranging from 67 FPS at 4K Ultra to 193 FPS at 1080p Ultra. The following analysis breaks down how this hardware duo behaves, where the performance ceiling lies, and which components drive the experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X sits in a tight cluster of comparable processors. The nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE, which scores 27,712 in the average benchmark, putting it a marginal 0.3% ahead of the 7600X's 27,636 average. This places the 7600X and 8500GE in effectively the same performance tier for computational workloads. Two other close competitors are the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and the Intel Core i5-12600K, both with an average score of 27,578. The delta here is a mere 0.2%, meaning all four processors deliver nearly identical throughput in synthetic tests. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 trails slightly with a 27,535 average, a 0.4% gap from the 7600X. In practical terms, swapping the 7600X for any of these rivals would yield imperceptible differences in Minimum's frame pacing, especially given that the game leans heavily on GPU throughput at higher resolutions.

On the GPU front, the RTX 4090's average benchmark score of 60,347 is shadowed by the Intel Arc Pro A60 at 60,326, a 0% delta that suggests near-identical raw compute performance. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 sits 0.3% ahead with a 60,140 score, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M pulls 2.5% ahead at 61,896. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 lags by 2.9% with 58,657. For Minimum, any of these GPUs would produce similar frame rates, though the RTX 4090's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth give it an edge in texture-heavy scenes that these rivals may not match—a qualitative advantage not fully captured by the average score.

The percentile rankings reinforce this picture. The 7600X sits in the 79th percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 4090 ranks in the 88th percentile among all GPUs. This means the GPU is comparatively stronger in its respective pool than the CPU is in its own, hinting that for Minimum, the graphics card will dominate the performance conversation.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 5 7600X and the RTX 4090 as resolution scales. At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes the primary constraint. Moving from Low to Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 394 to 193, a 201-frame swing that reflects the GPU's headroom being limited by the processor's ability to feed it draw calls. The 1080p Low result of 394 FPS is the highest measured number in the entire dataset, suggesting the 7600X can push the engine to its absolute limits when the GPU is barely taxed. At 1080p Medium, the average falls to 301 FPS, and at High it drops to 253 FPS. These numbers indicate that the CPU is working hard to sustain such high frame rates, but the RTX 4090 still has spare capacity.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a larger role. The Low preset produces 254 FPS, down 140 from the 1080p Low result—a 35.5% reduction that shows the GPU's workload growing. Medium at 1440p yields 194 FPS, High gives 163 FPS, and Ultra drops to 124 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra is 193 FPS down to 124 FPS, a 69-frame decrease that demonstrates the RTX 4090's rendering cost climbing with pixel count. At 3840x2160, the GPU is unmistakably the bottleneck. Low settings deliver 137 FPS, Medium 105 FPS, High 88 FPS, and Ultra falls to 67 FPS. The gap between 1440p Ultra (124 FPS) and 4K Ultra (67 FPS) is 57 FPS, a 46% reduction that underscores how resolution scaling taxes the GPU far more than the CPU.

The pattern is consistent: at 1080p, the CPU limits the maximum achievable frame rate, but the RTX 4090 still produces over 190 FPS at Ultra. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU's workload dominates, and the 7600X's 6 cores and 12 threads, boosting up to 5.30 GHz, easily keep pace with the game's demands. No settings combination in the dataset shows a CPU-bound stall below 60 FPS, meaning the processor is never the weak link.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4090 and Ryzen 5 7600X produce their highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 394 FPS, the fastest result recorded across all resolutions and settings. Medium settings yield an average of 301 FPS, with a minimum of 256 FPS and a maximum of 347 FPS—the only 1080p configuration with full min/max data. High settings drop to a 253 FPS average, while Ultra still maintains a robust 193 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 201 FPS, indicating that visual quality settings have a substantial impact even at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 254 FPS. Medium delivers 194 FPS, with a minimum of 165 FPS and a maximum of 223 FPS. High settings produce 163 FPS, and Ultra falls to 124 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 30-40% of the frame rate at each preset, with Ultra seeing the smallest relative drop (193 to 124 FPS) and Low seeing the largest (394 to 254 FPS).

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens considerably. Low settings average 137 FPS. Medium achieves 105 FPS, with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS—the only 4K configuration with min/max data. High settings yield 88 FPS, and Ultra drops to a 67 FPS average. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that approaches the 60 FPS playability threshold, though it stays comfortably above it. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 70 FPS, showing that settings scaling has a pronounced effect at this resolution.

The minimum FPS values provided for Medium settings are notable. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 256 FPS is still far above the playable threshold. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 165 FPS remains smooth. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 89 FPS is still well above 60 FPS, indicating no significant frame dips in the measured data.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Minimum at every resolution and preset tested. The verdictByResolution field lists all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—as playable at every resolution, with the playable threshold set at 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, which averages 67 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS bar by a margin of 7 FPS, making 4K Ultra playable but not with much headroom. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 124 FPS, more than double the threshold, so players have substantial room to spare. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 193 FPS, which is over three times the playable threshold.

The only configuration that warrants caution is 4K Ultra, where the 67 FPS average leaves a narrow buffer. For a third-person shooter, this level of performance is acceptable, but players seeking a more consistent experience might prefer 4K High at 88 FPS or 4K Medium at 105 FPS, both of which provide larger safety margins. At 1440p and below, there is no reason to compromise on settings—the RTX 4090 handles the game with ease, and the Ryzen 5 7600X never bottlenecks the frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3,712 tested CPU and GPU combinations in the Minimum benchmark database, this pairing ranks 126th. That places it in the top 3.4% of all tested systems, reflecting the RTX 4090's position in the 88th percentile of GPUs and the 7600X's 79th percentile standing among CPUs. The rank of 126 suggests that while this is a high-end configuration, there are 125 other combos that deliver higher performance in this specific game. The gap between this combo and the top performers likely comes down to CPU choice—a faster processor could push the 1080p frame rates even higher, though the 4K results are already GPU-bound and would not improve.

The rank also implies that the RTX 4090 is somewhat overkill for Minimum. Given that the game's most demanding preset (4K Ultra) averages 67 FPS, a less powerful GPU could achieve similar results at lower settings. However, the combination's strength lies in its consistency: every resolution and preset clears 60 FPS, which is not guaranteed for lower-ranked combos.

FAQ

*Q: Can the RTX 4090 handle 4K Ultra in Minimum?*

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 67 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. It is the tightest margin of any configuration tested, so players may see occasional dips near the threshold.

Q: What is the highest frame rate this combo can achieve?

A: The maximum measured average is 394 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The highest recorded maximum FPS is 347, observed at 1080p Medium.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The CPU is the primary constraint at 1080p. The 394 FPS Low result and 301 FPS Medium result suggest the Ryzen 5 7600X is pushing the engine's draw call limits, while the RTX 4090 has spare capacity at these lower resolutions.

Q: Are there any settings that drop below 60 FPS?

A: No. All 12 measured configurations—four resolutions and three settings each—average above 60 FPS. The lowest average is 67 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the lowest recorded minimum is 89 FPS at 4K Medium.

Q: How does this combo compare to the nearest rival GPU?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60 has a nearly identical average benchmark score (60,326 vs. 60,347, a 0% delta), meaning raw compute performance is indistinguishable. The RTX 4090's advantage lies in its memory bandwidth and capacity, which are not reflected in the average score.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: 2560x1440 Ultra provides the best balance, averaging 124 FPS with a large margin above the 60 FPS threshold. 4K Ultra is playable at 67 FPS but leaves less headroom.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 67 FPS. This is the only resolution where the best settings approach the playability threshold, so players should be aware that frame rates may fluctuate.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best settings choice, averaging 124 FPS. This provides over twice the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for smooth gameplay with no need to compromise on visual quality.

At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 193 FPS, making it the clear best choice. The high frame rate ensures minimal input latency and a fluid experience, with plenty of headroom above the playable threshold.