Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination delivers a wide spread of performance across Minimum, a 2014 Third-Person Shooter. The data shows this system is clearly capable of smooth play at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K remains a challenge except at the lowest settings. The measured frame rates, coupled with the hardware’s benchmark standings, paint a clear picture of what to expect.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, this combo produces consistently high frame rates across all settings. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 168.8. Medium settings drop that to 131.0, which is still far above the 60 FPS playability threshold. High settings yield an average of 110.6 FPS, and even Ultra settings, the most demanding preset, maintains an average of 81.3 FPS. Every 1080p preset clears the 60 FPS mark by a substantial margin, with the gap between Low and Ultra representing a 87.5 FPS difference.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down but remains strong for most presets. Low settings average 111.6 FPS, making it the fastest option at this resolution. Medium settings produce 81.5 FPS, and High settings deliver 70.2 FPS. Ultra settings, however, fall to an average of 55.9 FPS, which sits just below the 60 FPS threshold. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 55.7 FPS, showing that the GPU’s workload increases significantly with each step up in quality.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings average 58.9 FPS, which is marginally under the 60 FPS target. Medium settings average 45.7 FPS, High settings average 36.8 FPS, and Ultra settings average just 27.6 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is severe, with a 31.3 FPS reduction. None of the 4K presets reach the playable threshold, though Low settings come within 1.1 FPS of it.

The absence of min and max FPS values in the data means the analysis relies solely on averages. Still, the trends are clear: 1080p is effortless for this hardware, 1440p is playable up to High, and 4K is only approachable at Low with a small shortfall.

CPU and GPU Roles

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on Zen 3 architecture, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz and a 65 W TDP. Its benchmark scores are respectable, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655 and a single-core score of 2916. The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, uses the GA104 chip with 4864 shading units, 152 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation units. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Minimum, the GPU is the dominant factor for frame rates, especially as resolution increases. The evidence lies in the FPS scaling across resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 87.5 FPS, which is a large swing. At 1440p, that difference narrows to 55.7 FPS, and at 4K, it shrinks to 31.3 FPS. This pattern indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU, so the graphics card’s workload changes with settings have a bigger relative impact. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and even lowering settings does not produce the same proportional gains.

The CPU’s role is more apparent at 1080p, where the Ryzen 7 5700’s single-thread performance (a 3DMark single-thread score of 901) is sufficient to avoid limiting the frame rates. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the average FPS of 168.8 is likely near the engine’s ceiling for this hardware, since the GPU is still capable of more work. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth become the limiting factors. The RTX 3060 Ti’s pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 253.1 GTexel/s are fixed, so pushing more pixels at higher resolutions directly reduces frame rates.

The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by a PassMark multithread score of 24303, are ample for a 2014 title. Minimum’s age means it likely does not leverage many cores, so the Ryzen 7 5700’s single-core performance matters more. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent drop across all settings, roughly 30-40%, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU’s benchmark percentile of 78 versus all CPUs indicates it is a strong processor, but the GPU’s percentile of 59 versus all GPUs is lower, reinforcing that the RTX 3060 Ti is the limiting component.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25530, a delta of -0.1%, meaning it performs within a fraction of a percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485, a delta of 0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25550, a delta of -0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446, a delta of 0.3%. These four processors are effectively identical in average synthetic performance, so any of them would produce nearly the same CPU-side behavior in Minimum. The Ryzen 7 5700’s 8 cores and 16 threads are matched by these rivals, though the 7640U and 6600H are mobile parts with different power characteristics. For this game, the CPU is not the bottleneck, so swapping to any of these would likely change FPS by less than a single frame.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 16129. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, a delta of 0.7%, meaning it is slightly slower. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 16351, a delta of -1.4%, making it slightly faster. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16361, a delta of -1.4%, also slightly faster. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, a delta of 1.7%, making it the slowest of the group. These deltas are small, within 3% of each other. In practical terms, the Radeon RX 5700 XT would deliver around 1-2 FPS more than the RTX 3060 Ti at the tested settings, while the R9 370X would deliver around 2-3 FPS less. The RX 9060 and Pro 5600M sit in between. None of these alternatives would change the verdict at any resolution; they would all struggle at 4K and comfortably handle 1080p.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Minimum? The answer depends on the resolution. At 1920x1080, the system runs the game exceptionally well. Every preset, from Low to Ultra, averages above 60 FPS. The lowest average is 81.3 FPS at Ultra, which is 21.3 FPS above the playable threshold. This means a 1080p monitor can be driven with maximum settings without any concern for frame rate drops below playability.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable for most settings. Low, Medium, and High all clear 60 FPS, with averages of 111.6, 81.5, and 70.2 FPS respectively. High settings are the most demanding of these, but the 70.2 FPS average provides a comfortable margin. Ultra settings at 1440p fall short at 55.9 FPS, which is 4.1 FPS below the threshold. If you want to play at 1440p, you should stick to High or lower to maintain 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot reach 60 FPS on any preset. Low settings come closest with an average of 58.9 FPS, which is 1.1 FPS under the target. Medium, High, and Ultra are progressively worse, with averages of 45.7, 36.8, and 27.6 FPS. For 4K gaming, this hardware is insufficient for a smooth experience, even at the lowest quality settings.

The data is measured, not estimated, which adds confidence to these conclusions. The playable threshold is set at 60 FPS, and the verdict by resolution confirms the analysis: 1080p is fully playable, 1440p is playable up to High, and 4K is not playable.

Best Settings per Resolution

For the best visual quality while maintaining 60 FPS, the most demanding preset that stays at or above the threshold is the answer.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings are the best choice. The average FPS at Ultra is 81.3, which is 21.3 FPS above the playable threshold. This gives you the highest graphical fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. There is no need to drop to High or Medium because Ultra already provides a generous buffer.

At 2560x1440, High settings are the optimal balance. The average FPS at High is 70.2, which is 10.2 FPS above the threshold. Ultra settings would drop to 55.9 FPS, which is below playable, so High is the highest preset that works. This means you can enjoy detailed textures and effects at 1440p with a comfortable frame rate margin.

At 3840x2160, there is no preset that meets the 60 FPS requirement. Low settings average 58.9 FPS, which is below the threshold. Since none of the settings are playable, there is no best setting to recommend. If you must play at 4K, Low would be the closest to playable, but the data shows a 1.1 FPS shortfall, which may result in visible stutter or frame pacing issues.

The scaling between settings is consistent: each step from Low to Ultra reduces FPS by roughly 10-20% at a given resolution. The 1080p Ultra setting at 81.3 FPS is the most demanding preset that remains fully playable, while 1440p High at 70.2 FPS is the best you can achieve at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Minimum, this specific pairing of AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks 2677 out of 3712 total combos. That places it in the 72nd percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly 72% of configurations while being beaten by the top 28%. The rank of 2677 is not a top-tier position, but it is above the median, which is expected given the GPU’s mid-range standing.

The CPU’s percentile of 78 versus all CPUs is higher than the GPU’s percentile of 59 versus all GPUs. This suggests the processor is relatively stronger than the graphics card when compared to other components in the database. However, for Minimum, the GPU matters more for FPS, so the combo’s overall rank is pulled down by the RTX 3060 Ti’s position. The combo rank of 2677 out of 3712 indicates that many systems with faster GPUs, such as higher-end RTX 30-series or Radeon RX 6000 cards, would achieve better frame rates, especially at 1440p and 4K.

The nearest GPU rivals, particularly the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT with a delta of -1.4%, would score nearly identically in Minimum. That means a system with a Ryzen 7 5700 and an RX 5700 XT would likely land at a similar combo rank, perhaps a few positions higher or lower. The RTX 3060 Ti’s average benchmark score of 16129 is close to the RX 5700 XT’s 16361, so the difference in game FPS is minimal. The combo’s rank is thus representative of a mid-pack performer: capable at 1080p, adequate at 1440p with settings reduced, and inadequate at 4K.

For a 2014 title like Minimum, this rank is acceptable. The game’s age means that even mid-range hardware from 2020 can push high frame rates at mainstream resolutions. The 2677th position out of 3712 combos reflects that this system is not a top performer, but it is far from the bottom. The data shows that around 1035 combos are slower, and the vast majority of those likely use older or weaker GPUs. If you are aiming for 1080p gaming, this combo ranks well enough to deliver a smooth experience at maximum settings. If you want 4K, you would need to move to a much higher-ranked combination, likely with a GPU in the top percentile.