Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers a wide range of frame rates in Minimum, depending entirely on the resolution and quality preset selected. The recorded data shows that this pairing can handle the game comfortably at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a significant reduction in visual fidelity to maintain playable performance. Across all tested settings, the average frame rates range from a low of 34.4 FPS at 4K Ultra to a high of 210.4 FPS at 1080p Low, illustrating the substantial performance spread available to users who adjust their graphics options.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces excellent results across every preset tested. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 210.4 FPS, making it the fastest configuration recorded in the entire dataset for this hardware pairing. Moving up to Medium settings, the average drops to 163.3 FPS, which still represents a very fluid experience. High settings yield an average of 138.6 FPS, and the most demanding preset, Ultra, still maintains a strong 106.3 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU combination is never the limiting factor, and users can select any quality level without falling below the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust but shows a clear scaling pattern as the resolution increases the GPU load. Low settings produce an average of 138.8 FPS, which is a modest reduction from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings deliver 105.3 FPS, while High settings achieve 87.1 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p still clears the 60 FPS mark with an average of 66.4 FPS, making it the highest quality setting that remains fully playable at this resolution. The data suggests that 1440p Ultra is the boundary for this combination, as it sits just above the playable threshold with some headroom.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes dramatically. The RTX 5060’s 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, are pushed harder by the pixel count of 4K. Low settings return an average of 76.7 FPS, which is the only preset at this resolution that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings fall to 56 FPS, which is below the playable line, while High settings average 45.2 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K produce just 34.4 FPS, a result that would be noticeably stuttery in a fast-paced third-person shooter. The frame rate drop from Low to Ultra at 4K represents a loss of over 42 FPS, showing how sensitive this resolution is to quality preset changes with this hardware.

The absence of min and max frame rate data in the measurements means the analysis relies solely on average scores. However, the averages themselves clearly indicate that the system scales predictably across resolutions. For competitive play or high refresh rate monitors, the 1080p Low setting at 210.4 FPS stands out as the standout option. For visual quality enthusiasts, 1440p Ultra at 66.4 FPS offers a balance between fidelity and smoothness that the 4K Ultra preset cannot match.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU side of this combination, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X sits in a tight cluster of processors with nearly identical average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 records an average score of 34222, which is only 0.1% behind the Ryzen 7 3700X. The AMD EPYC 4244P achieves 34220, also 0.1% lower. On the other side, the Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 7 3700X, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083, 0.5% lower. These deltas are minuscule, meaning any of these processors would deliver virtually identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum. The Ryzen 7 3700X’s 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with its 32 MB of L3 cache, place it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs tested in the database, and users moving from any of these nearby chips would notice no practical difference in frame rates.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060’s nearest rivals show a similarly tight grouping. The AMD Radeon 860M scores 26401, which is 0.3% higher than the RTX 5060’s average of 26331. The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26421, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553, 0.8% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011, which is 1.2% lower than the RTX 5060. These differences are small enough that gamers moving between these graphics cards would see nearly identical frame rates in Minimum at the same settings. The RTX 5060’s 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, along with its 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores, place it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, and the data shows that its performance envelope is well understood relative to these alternatives.

For a user considering a full system swap, pairing any of these rival CPUs with any of these rival GPUs would produce results within roughly 1% of the tested combination. The measured FPS at any given resolution and preset would be effectively indistinguishable, so purchasing decisions between these parts should hinge on other factors like platform features or power requirements rather than raw gaming performance in Minimum.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only with Low settings. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Low settings is 76.7 FPS, which exceeds the playable threshold of 60 FPS. Medium settings at 4K drop to 56 FPS, which is below the threshold, so 4K gaming requires the Low preset for a smooth experience.

Q: What is the highest quality preset that maintains over 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 66.4 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS line at this resolution. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable at 1440p according to the recorded data.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT in this game?

A: The RTX 5060 has a higher average benchmark score of 26331, while the RX 6750 XT scores 26011. This puts the RTX 5060 1.2% ahead of the RX 6750 XT, meaning frame rates in Minimum would be slightly higher on the RTX 5060, though the difference would be minor in practice.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 3700X still competitive for this game?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-13450HX, scores only 0.2% higher on average, so the processor is more than sufficient for Minimum, especially given that the game’s frame rates at 1080p and 1440p are clearly GPU-limited.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 138.6 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This is well above the playable threshold and provides a very smooth experience on most displays, including those with refresh rates up to 120 Hz or higher.

Q: Which preset should be avoided entirely on this hardware?

A: The 3840x2160 Ultra preset should be avoided, as it averages only 34.4 FPS. Similarly, 4K High at 45.2 FPS and 4K Medium at 56 FPS fall below the 60 FPS threshold. For 4K, only Low settings are recommended based on the measured data.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 can absolutely run Minimum, and the verdict depends entirely on the user’s resolution preference. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering 106.3 FPS on average. This makes 1080p the most forgiving resolution for this hardware, allowing users to max out the game’s visual options without concern. At 2560x1440, the system also clears 60 FPS on every preset, with Ultra averaging 66.4 FPS. This is the highest resolution at which the Ultra preset remains playable.

At 3840x2160, the verdict becomes more restrictive. The only playable setting is Low, which averages 76.7 FPS. Medium settings at 4K drop below the 60 FPS line at 56 FPS, High settings fall to 45.2 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 34.4 FPS. The database’s verdictByResolution data confirms that 4K users must accept Low settings to maintain smooth gameplay. For the vast majority of players, the ideal experience will be at 1440p Ultra, which provides the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate that stays safely above the playable threshold. The RTX 5060’s 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for this game at all tested settings, and the Ryzen 7 3700X does not appear to bottleneck the GPU at any resolution based on the performance scaling observed.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 76.7 FPS. This is the only setting at 4K that provides a playable experience, and it offers enough headroom above the 60 FPS threshold to absorb minor scene complexity spikes. Users who prefer higher visual quality at 4K will need to accept frame rates below 60 FPS, as Medium, High, and Ultra all fall short.

At 2560x1440, the best preset is Ultra, which averages 66.4 FPS. This is the most demanding quality level available in the game, and the fact that it clears 60 FPS at 1440p highlights the GPU’s capability at this resolution. The 6 FPS of headroom above the threshold is modest, so users who are sensitive to frame drops might prefer High settings at 87.1 FPS for a larger buffer.

At 1920x1080, the best preset is also Ultra, with an average of 106.3 FPS. This provides a substantial margin above the playable threshold, making 1080p Ultra the most visually rich experience that still maintains excellent smoothness. The far larger headroom at 1080p means that even the most demanding scenes in the game are unlikely to push the frame rate below 60 FPS, making this the safest high-fidelity option.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1812 out of 3712 tested combinations in Minimum. This places the pairing in the middle of the database’s tested hardware pool, which is a reasonable position for a system that uses a 2019-era CPU with a 2025-era GPU. The CPU’s 84th percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU’s 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs suggest that the system is solidly above average, though not at the top tier of performance.

The ranking reflects the fact that the RTX 5060, while modern, is positioned as a mainstream graphics card rather than a flagship. Its 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth are respectable but not class-leading. The Ryzen 7 3700X, with its Zen 2 architecture and 7 nm process, is several generations old, though its 8-core, 16-thread configuration still holds up well in gaming workloads. The combination’s rank of 1812 out of 3712 means that roughly half of the tested systems perform better, but the measured FPS data shows that this hardware is more than sufficient for Minimum at mainstream resolutions. The recorded performance at 1080p and 1440p is strong enough that the rank is more a reflection of the sheer number of high-end systems in the database than a criticism of this pairing’s real-world gaming capability.