Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a solid performance profile for Minimum, a 2014 Third-Person Shooter. The combination of an 8-core Zen 3 processor and a modern RDNA 4.0 graphics card produces frame rates that range from highly playable at 1080p to merely playable at 4K, with a clear ceiling on the highest settings. Benchmark results indicate that the system is well-balanced, though the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions and presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of how this combo handles Minimum across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly capable. The Low preset delivers an average of 187 FPS, while High reaches 120 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 122 FPS and a maximum of 165 FPS, with an average of 143 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains a strong 92 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system has significant headroom and will not struggle to maintain smooth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains robust but shows the expected scaling cost. Low yields 121 FPS average, High drops to 78 FPS, and Medium posts a 92 FPS average with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 59 FPS average, which is just one frame below the 60 FPS playability threshold. This suggests that at 1440p, the system is still fast, but the highest settings begin to tax the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. The Low preset is the only setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold, producing a 65 FPS average. Medium averages 50 FPS with a minimum of 42 FPS and a maximum of 57 FPS. High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra is nearly unplayable at 32 FPS average. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is severe; for example, High drops from 78 FPS to 42 FPS, a reduction of 36 FPS. This indicates that the RX 9060’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for high-fidelity 4K rendering in this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that still maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the answer is Ultra, which achieves a 92 FPS average. This is the ideal configuration for users with 1080p displays, as it offers the maximum visual quality without sacrificing the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is High, delivering a 78 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 59 FPS is technically unplayable by the 60 FPS standard, so High is the optimal choice for visual fidelity while staying above the threshold. Users who prefer smoother motion could drop to Medium (92 FPS) or Low (121 FPS), but High provides the best balance.

At 3840x2160, the only playable option is Low, which yields a 65 FPS average. This is a marginal pass over the 60 FPS threshold, and users should expect occasional dips when scenes get busy, though the average remains above the line. The Medium preset’s 50 FPS average and 42 FPS minimum make it unsuitable for consistent playability.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of tested combinations for Minimum, this specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 2179 out of 3712 tested combos. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all systems evaluated, indicating that it is a competent but not exceptional performer for this game. The percentile position reflects the system’s ability to handle 1080p and 1440p well, while falling behind more powerful configurations at 4K.

The rank is influenced by both components. The CPU’s percentile versus all CPUs is 78, meaning it outperforms 78% of processors in the database. The GPU’s percentile versus all GPUs is 59, which is notably lower. This discrepancy suggests that the graphics card is the limiting factor in the overall ranking; a stronger GPU would likely push this combo significantly higher in the rankings, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU workload dominates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517. Its closest competitors include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25530, -0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25485, +0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (25550, -0.1%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (25446, +0.3%). These processors all fall within a 0.3% performance band, meaning any of them would produce nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The Xeon D-2752TER and Ryzen 5 6600H are effectively interchangeable with the Ryzen 7 5700 for this game.

For the AMD Radeon RX 9060, the average benchmark score is 16014. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129, -0.7% delta), the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, +1.0%), the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852, +1.0%), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679, +2.1%). The RTX 3060 Ti is the closest match, scoring 0.7% higher, which translates to a negligible frame rate difference in practice. The R9 370X and RX 7700 are also within 1% of the RX 9060’s performance. This means a system with a Ryzen 7 5700 and an RTX 3060 Ti would deliver almost identical results in Minimum, as would a combo with the R9 370X or RX 7700.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU at different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high (187 FPS on Low, 120 FPS on High), which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU efficiently. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 187 to 92 FPS, a reduction of 95 FPS. This large drop indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck when settings are increased, as the visual workload grows significantly.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with less headroom. Low yields 121 FPS, and Ultra drops to 59 FPS. The difference between Low and High is 43 FPS (121 to 78), which is substantial. The CPU’s role remains secondary here, as the GPU is clearly struggling to maintain high frame rates at higher presets. The fact that Ultra falls below 60 FPS while High stays above it shows a sharp GPU performance cliff.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting factor. The Low preset at 65 FPS is the only playable option, and the drop from Low to Medium is 15 FPS (65 to 50). The High and Ultra presets are far below the threshold at 42 and 32 FPS, respectively. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for this game; the data shows that even at 4K Low, the system only manages 65 FPS, which is a GPU limitation. The scaling between resolutions is also telling: at High settings, the average FPS drops from 120 at 1080p to 78 at 1440p to 42 at 4K. This consistent reduction of roughly 35-40% per resolution step confirms that the GPU’s rendering capacity, not the CPU, dictates performance.

FAQ

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 1920x1080 with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 delivers an average of 92 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: High is the best playable setting at 2560x1440, with an average of 78 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 59 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combo?

A: Only at Low settings. The 3840x2160 Low preset averages 65 FPS, which is playable but not by a large margin. Medium (50 FPS), High (42 FPS), and Ultra (32 FPS) are all below 60 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested systems for Minimum?

A: It ranks 2179 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of performance.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at higher resolutions?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The frame rates drop significantly from 1080p to 4K, while the CPU’s performance relative to other processors is higher (78th percentile) than the GPU’s (59th percentile).

Q: Would an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti perform similarly?

A: Yes. The RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 16129, which is only 0.7% higher than the RX 9060’s 16014. This difference would result in nearly identical frame rates in Minimum.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum effectively, but the experience varies significantly by resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, clearing 60 FPS on every preset including Ultra, which averages 92 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this combo, offering high frame rates and the ability to max out settings. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on High (78 FPS) and Medium (92 FPS) presets, but Ultra falls just short at 59 FPS. Users with 1440p monitors should stick to High for a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system is only playable on Low settings, with a 65 FPS average. The data shows that the RX 9060’s 8 GB memory buffer and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are not enough for high-fidelity 4K rendering in this title. The verdict by resolution is clear: 1920x1080 Ultra is fully playable, 2560x1440 High is playable, and 3840x2160 Low is playable but with no headroom. For users targeting 4K, this combo is not recommended for anything above Low settings. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, this is a very competent system that will provide smooth, high-quality gameplay.