Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 presents a classic mid-range combination tested against the 2014 third-person shooter Minimum. The recorded data shows a system that is highly dependent on resolution and graphical presets, with a clear ceiling for demanding settings at higher resolutions. The benchmark results indicate that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with limited but functional capability at 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains average FPS measurements for four settings presets across three resolutions: 3840x2160 (4K), 2560x1440 (1440p), and 1920x1080 (1080p). Minimum and maximum FPS values were not recorded for any configuration; only average FPS is available.

At 3840x2160, the results are consistently below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The Low preset delivers an average of 31.4 FPS, which is the highest score at this resolution. Medium follows at 26.8 FPS, High drops to 22.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 17.4 FPS. The spread between presets is significant, with Ultra producing roughly 45% lower performance than Low. No setting at 4K approaches a smooth experience; even the least demanding preset struggles to maintain half the target frame rate.

At 2560x1440, performance improves substantially but remains limited. The Low preset reaches an average of 61.9 FPS, the only setting at this resolution to clear the 60 FPS mark. Medium produces 47.6 FPS, High yields 40.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 30.9 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium costs about 23% of the frame rate, while moving from Medium to High costs another 15%. The gap between Low and Ultra is roughly 50%, confirming that the RX 580 is heavily taxed by higher quality settings at 1440p.

At 1920x1080, the combination shows its strongest performance. Low averages 91.8 FPS, Medium reaches 69.3 FPS, and High achieves 62.0 FPS. Ultra falls below the playable threshold at 43.1 FPS. The progression from Low to Medium represents a 24% drop, Medium to High an additional 11% drop, and High to Ultra a further 30% drop. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor when moving from High to Ultra, as the gap is disproportionately large.

Across all resolutions, the data shows a consistent pattern: Low settings provide the highest frame rates, and each step up in quality reduces performance by a noticeable margin. The average FPS values at 1080p Low are nearly triple those at 4K Ultra, illustrating the extreme scaling of this game's rendering demands.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database defines playable performance as an average of at least 60 FPS. Based on the recorded measurements:

At 3840x2160, no settings preset reaches the playable threshold. The best available option is Low, which averages 31.4 FPS, but this is far below the required 60 FPS. The verdict data confirms that 4K is not viable with this combo, as the playable settings list is empty.

At 2560x1440, only the Low preset qualifies as playable. It averages 61.9 FPS, which just barely clears the 60 FPS line. The database lists Low as the best settings for this resolution, with an average FPS of 61.9. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall short, with averages of 47.6, 40.6, and 30.9 FPS respectively. This means users at 1440p must accept the lowest visual quality to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 1920x1080, three presets are playable: Low at 91.8 FPS, Medium at 69.3 FPS, and High at 62.0 FPS. The best settings for 1080p is High, which delivers an average of 62.0 FPS. This is the highest quality preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. Ultra, at 43.1 FPS, is not playable. The data suggests that High at 1080p is the optimal balance of visual fidelity and performance for this hardware combination.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded FPS data across resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU share the workload in Minimum. The game's performance scaling is primarily driven by the GPU, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom at lower resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are uniformly low (17.4 to 31.4 FPS) regardless of preset. This indicates that the RX 580 is the bottleneck; the GPU cannot render enough frames even at Low settings. The CPU, an 8-core Zen 3 part with 16 threads, is not the limiting factor at this resolution, as reducing the preset does not yield playable performance.

At 2560x1440, the GPU remains the dominant constraint. The difference between Low (61.9 FPS) and Ultra (30.9 FPS) is 31 FPS, a 50% reduction. This large preset sensitivity is characteristic of GPU-bound rendering. The CPU's role is less visible here, but the fact that Low reaches 61.9 FPS suggests the Ryzen 7 5700 can feed the GPU enough data at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the CPU begins to show its influence. The jump from 1440p Low (61.9 FPS) to 1080p Low (91.8 FPS) is a 48% increase, which is larger than the pixel count reduction alone would suggest. This indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is no longer the primary bottleneck, and the GPU can stretch its legs. The 1080p results range from 43.1 to 91.8 FPS, a wide spread that shows the GPU is still the main driver of preset scaling. However, the fact that High (62.0 FPS) and Medium (69.3 FPS) both clear 60 FPS at 1080p, while only Low does at 1440p, confirms that the resolution reduction relieves pressure on the GPU more than the CPU.

The scaling between presets at each resolution is consistent: higher presets always reduce FPS, and the reductions are proportionally similar across resolutions. This uniformity points to a GPU-bound workload. The CPU, with its high multi-threaded scores (20,655 in Cinebench R23 multicore), does not appear to bottleneck the RX 580 in this game. The bottleneck shifts with resolution: at 4K, the GPU is overwhelmed; at 1440p, the GPU is still the limit; at 1080p, the GPU has enough headroom to deliver playable frame rates on most presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination against all other tested combos for Minimum. The combo ranks 3362 out of 3712 total combinations, placing it in the lower 10% of tested systems. This rank reflects the age and performance tier of the RX 580 (released in 2017, end-of-life status) rather than the CPU, which is a modern 5000-series part.

The CPU alone sits at the 78th percentile among all tested CPUs, indicating it is a strong performer. The GPU, however, sits at the 53rd percentile among all tested GPUs, which is below average. The combination of a high-percentile CPU with a mid-tier GPU results in a system that is clearly GPU-limited in this game. The rank of 3362 out of 3712 suggests that most tested combos outperform this pairing, primarily due to more powerful graphics cards.

The discrepancy between the CPU's percentile (78) and the combo's rank (3362 of 3712) highlights the GPU's role as the limiting factor. Users with this CPU could achieve significantly higher rankings by pairing it with a stronger GPU, but as configured, the RX 580 holds the system back.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database provides nearest rivals for both the CPU and GPU based on their average benchmark scores. These alternatives help identify what other hardware would behave similarly in this system.

For the AMD Ryzen 7 5700, the closest rivals are:

• Intel Xeon D-2752TER with an average score of 25530, a delta of -0.1%
• AMD Ryzen 5 7640U with an average score of 25485, a delta of +0.1%
• AMD Ryzen 5 6600H with an average score of 25550, a delta of -0.1%
• AMD Ryzen 7 5825U with an average score of 25446, a delta of +0.3%

All four rivals are within 0.3% of the Ryzen 7 5700's average benchmark score of 25517. This means swapping the CPU for any of these would result in virtually identical performance in Minimum. The Ryzen 5 7640U and Ryzen 7 5825U are laptop-class parts, yet they match the desktop Ryzen 7 5700 closely. The Xeon D-2752TER is a server chip, but its score is essentially the same. None of these CPU changes would meaningfully alter the FPS results.

For the AMD Radeon RX 580, the closest rivals are:

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile with an average score of 12940, a delta of -0.1%
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER with an average score of 12986, a delta of -0.4%
• AMD Radeon 740M with an average score of 12870, a delta of +0.5%
• AMD FirePro W5100 with an average score of 12847, a delta of +0.6%

These GPU alternatives are all within 0.6% of the RX 580's average benchmark score of 12928. The GTX 1660 SUPER is a desktop card that would perform nearly identically in Minimum. The RTX 3050 Ti Mobile and Radeon 740M are mobile or integrated parts that also match the RX 580's performance level. The FirePro W5100 is a professional workstation card with similar gaming capability. Users considering a GPU swap among these options would see negligible differences in frame rates.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 1080p with High settings?*

A: Yes, the recorded average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 62.0 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Only Low settings are playable at 1440p, with an average FPS of 61.9. Medium averages 47.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this CPU and GPU combination?

A: No, the highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 31.4 FPS on Low settings. The verdict data lists no playable settings at this resolution.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to the GTX 1660 SUPER?

A: The RX 580 has an average benchmark score of 12928, while the GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12986, a difference of -0.4%. They perform nearly identically in this game.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU ranks at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 53rd percentile. The combo's rank of 3362 out of 3712 in this game reflects the GPU's limitations.

Q: What settings should I use for the best experience at 1080p?

A: High settings provide the best balance, averaging 62.0 FPS. Medium averages 69.3 FPS and Low averages 91.8 FPS, but High offers the most visual quality while staying above 60 FPS.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 with AMD Radeon RX 580 can run Minimum, but only under specific conditions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers playable performance on Low (91.8 FPS), Medium (69.3 FPS), and High (62.0 FPS) presets. Ultra at 1080p falls short at 43.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low is playable with an average of 61.9 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS, with the best option being Low at 31.4 FPS.

The verdict by resolution confirms: 1080p is fully viable up to High settings, 1440p is marginally viable only on Low, and 4K is not viable. Users with this combo should target 1080p with High settings for the best visual experience while maintaining smooth frame rates. Those willing to lower quality can play at 1440p, but the experience is limited to the lowest preset. The system's overall rank of 3362 out of 3712 combos in this game indicates it is a modest performer, but for 1080p gaming, it meets the playable threshold on most settings.