Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers a clear performance profile for Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The data shows that this pairing is highly capable at mainstream resolutions, but it cannot maintain a smooth experience at 4K. The following analysis breaks down the recorded measurements to help you decide if this system meets your needs.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 1080p with the highest settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the measured average frame rate is 75.8 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four tested presets at this resolution clear 60 FPS.

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

A: The High preset is the best playable option at 1440p, delivering an average of 66.3 FPS. The Low and Medium presets also clear the 60 FPS threshold, but High offers the highest visual quality while still maintaining playable performance.

Q: Is this combination capable of 4K gaming in Minimum?

A: No. At 3840x2160, none of the tested presets achieve an average of 60 FPS. The fastest setting, Low, produces an average of 56.1 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its closest rivals in general compute performance?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, scores 15283, which is a 0% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is also close, scoring 15171, putting the RTX 2060 0.8% ahead.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700G compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27051, which is 0.2% behind the Intel Core i9-9900K (score 27097). It is 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (score 26936) and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1370P (score 26900).

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combination for this game?

A: In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this pairing ranks 2855 out of 3712 total combos. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the performance spectrum for this specific title, despite achieving high frame rates at 1080p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data for Minimum reveals a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the system is largely GPU-bound, but the margins suggest that the CPU is also contributing significantly to the high frame rates. The jump from High to Low settings at 1080p is substantial, with the average frame rate increasing from 102.8 FPS to 155.2 FPS. This 52.4 FPS gain indicates that the visual preset has a major impact on the workload, which in a third-person shooter typically means the GPU is the primary constraint. The Ryzen 7 5700G, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is more than capable of feeding the RTX 2060 at this resolution, as evidenced by the fact that even the Ultra preset can reach 75.8 FPS.

When moving to 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. The average frame rate at High settings drops from 102.8 FPS at 1080p to 66.3 FPS, a reduction of 36.5 FPS. This is a 35.5% decrease in performance, which is consistent with the increased pixel count demanding more from the graphics card. The Low preset at 1440p still delivers 99 FPS, but the gap between Low and Ultra (46.9 FPS) widens compared to the same settings at 1080p. This suggests that the RTX 2060's resources are being taxed more heavily, and the CPU is no longer the limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the bottleneck. No preset can reach 60 FPS, with the best result being 56.1 FPS on Low settings. The Ultra preset falls to 29.1 FPS, which is a 48.1% reduction from the Low preset's result. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is severe: the High preset drops from 66.3 FPS to 37.8 FPS, a 43% performance loss. This data shows that while the Ryzen 7 5700G provides ample processing power for the game's logic and physics, the RTX 2060 with its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit memory bus is simply not sufficient for the pixel throughput required at 4K in this title.

The preset scaling also tells a story. At 1080p, the difference between Medium (120.9 FPS) and High (102.8 FPS) is 18.1 FPS, while the difference between High and Ultra (75.8 FPS) is 27.0 FPS. This indicates that the Ultra preset imposes a disproportionately heavy load, likely due to increased draw distances and effects, which the RTX 2060 can still handle at this resolution. At 1440p, the same pattern holds but with smaller absolute numbers, and at 4K, the system simply runs out of headroom. For users targeting 60 FPS, the data indicates that 1080p is the sweet spot for maximum visual fidelity, while 1440p requires a compromise on settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database's nearest rival data provides a useful context for understanding how this specific CPU and GPU pairing behaves relative to other hardware. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27051, which places it within a tight performance band around the 79th percentile of all CPUs. The closest competitor is the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27097, a difference of only 0.2%. In practical terms, a system with an i9-9900K would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, assuming the same GPU. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is 0.4% slower, and the Intel Core i5-14400T is 0.4% faster, with a score of 27166. These deltas are all within the margin of measurement error, meaning that users with any of these CPUs should expect equivalent gaming performance when paired with the RTX 2060.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, which has a nearly identical score of 15283 (a 0% delta). This is a notable comparison, as the GTX 580 is a much older architecture, yet the general compute benchmark suggests they perform similarly. However, the RTX 2060 has advantages in modern API support and features that may not be reflected in these averages. The AMD Radeon 680M integrated graphics is 0.1% behind, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is 0.6% behind with a score of 15199. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is 0.8% behind, scoring 15171. For Minimum specifically, any of these GPUs would likely produce very similar frame rates, as the game is not heavily dependent on the latest graphics features.

This data suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700G and RTX 2060 combination is a balanced pairing, with both components sitting at similar performance tiers relative to their respective markets. Users upgrading from a GTX 580 or a lower-tier 20-series card would see comparable performance, while those with a faster CPU like the i9-9900K would not gain a meaningful advantage in this game due to the GPU being the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The Verdict

The recorded data answers the question directly: this system can run Minimum, but the answer depends entirely on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is fully playable across all settings. The verdict data confirms that High, Low, Medium, and Ultra presets all clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra being the best playable setting at an average of 75.8 FPS. This is the resolution where users should maximize their visual experience without worrying about performance drops.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on three of the four tested presets. The High preset is the best playable option, averaging 66.3 FPS, but the Low (99 FPS) and Medium (75.3 FPS) presets also provide smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset, however, falls below the threshold at 46.9 FPS, so users should avoid it at this resolution if they require a solid 60 FPS. For those with 1440p monitors, the data indicates that a moderate settings reduction is necessary to maintain playability.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is clear: this system cannot run the game at a playable frame rate. No settings preset achieves 60 FPS, with the Low preset being the fastest at 56.1 FPS, which is still 3.9 FPS short of the threshold. The Ultra preset drops to 29.1 FPS, which is not a smooth experience. For 4K gaming, a more powerful GPU would be required. The overall ranking of this combo in the database is 2855 out of 3712, which reflects its mid-range standing for this specific game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following measurements were recorded for this combination in Minimum. All values are average frames per second; minimum and maximum frame times were not captured in the data.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 56.1 FPS
• Medium: 42.3 FPS
• High: 37.8 FPS
• Ultra: 29.1 FPS

At 4K, the system is clearly overburdened. The difference between Low and Ultra is 27.0 FPS, and even the most demanding preset fails to reach the 60 FPS target. The scaling here is steep, with each step up in settings costing roughly 5 to 8 FPS on average.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 99.0 FPS
• Medium: 75.3 FPS
• High: 66.3 FPS
• Ultra: 46.9 FPS

At 1440p, the system shows its capabilities. The Low preset is highly playable, and the Medium and High presets also maintain frame rates above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that fails, dropping to 46.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 52.1 FPS, indicating that the visual settings have a significant impact on performance at this resolution.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 155.2 FPS
• Medium: 120.9 FPS
• High: 102.8 FPS
• Ultra: 75.8 FPS

At 1080p, the system performs exceptionally well. All presets deliver frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold, with the Low preset reaching 155.2 FPS. The Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still averages 75.8 FPS, which is a smooth experience for this genre. The data shows a consistent step-down from Low to Ultra, with a total reduction of 79.4 FPS, but every step remains playable.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's comprehensive testing of Minimum, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2855 out of 3712 tested combinations. This places it in the 23rd percentile of all tested systems, meaning that roughly 77% of the tested combinations deliver higher average performance in this game. It is important to note that this ranking does not necessarily reflect a poor experience, as the absolute frame rates at 1080p and 1440p are quite good. Instead, it suggests that many other hardware pairings, likely those with more powerful GPUs, can achieve higher frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions.

The ranking is heavily influenced by the 4K results, where the system fails to hit 60 FPS on any preset. If the ranking were calculated only on 1080p performance, this combo would likely sit much higher. The CPU's percentile ranking of 79 indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700G is a strong processor, but the GPU's 58th percentile ranking is the limiting factor for this game's higher resolution demands. For users building a system specifically for Minimum, this data suggests that the RTX 2060 is the component to upgrade first if higher resolutions are the goal, while the CPU can be retained for future GPU upgrades without becoming a bottleneck. The measured frame rates confirm that the system is well-balanced for 1080p gaming, with the CPU providing enough headroom to keep the GPU fully utilized.