Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is an unusual combination—a mid-range 2021 APU harnessed to a flagship 2025 graphics card—but for Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter, the data shows this pairing produces overwhelming frame rates across every tested resolution and preset. The measured FPS figures, drawn from actual benchmarking, indicate that the RTX 5090 is so far ahead of the game’s demands that the Ryzen 7 5700G’s Zen 3 architecture becomes the limiting factor only at lower resolutions, where CPU overhead matters most. Below is a full breakdown of what this combo delivers, how it compares to nearby hardware, and which settings to use.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset provides average FPS for four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at three resolutions, with no minimum or maximum frame time data recorded. All figures are averages, and every one exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold by a significant margin.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers triple-digit averages across the board. Low settings hit 350.1 FPS, which is the highest average recorded for this pairing at any resolution. Medium drops slightly to 312.4 FPS, High comes in at 264.4 FPS, and Ultra still manages 201.9 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is roughly 148 FPS, indicating that the GPU has ample headroom and that the CPU’s single-thread performance—3dmark_single_thread score of 899 and PassMark single-thread score of 3283—becomes more relevant as frame rates climb. At 1080p, even Ultra stays well above 200 FPS, so there is no practical reason to lower settings for competitive play unless chasing maximum refresh rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain exceptionally high but show the expected scaling. Low settings produce 259.9 FPS, Medium yields 199.1 FPS, High reaches 168.4 FPS, and Ultra settles at 126.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to about 133 FPS, which is consistent with the GPU taking on more pixel-pushing work. The Ryzen 7 5700G’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5, is still sufficient to keep the RTX 5090 fed at this resolution, as evidenced by the fact that even the most demanding preset stays above 120 FPS.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are still impressive but show the GPU working harder. Low settings average 143.7 FPS, Medium drops to 109.4 FPS, High manages 92.5 FPS, and Ultra hits 69.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is about 74 FPS, a much tighter range than at lower resolutions. This indicates that at 4K, the RTX 5090’s raw compute—104.8 TFLOPS FP32 and 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth—becomes the primary driver, and the CPU’s role diminishes. Notably, the 4K Ultra average of 69.4 FPS is the only sub-100 FPS figure in the entire dataset, but it still clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably.

Across all resolutions, there are no recorded minimum or maximum FPS values, so the data cannot speak to frame time consistency or stutter behavior. However, the average FPS figures alone suggest that this combo will not struggle with Minimum under any tested condition.

Best Settings per Resolution

Since every preset at every resolution clears 60 FPS, the best settings are determined by the highest visual quality that maintains playable performance. The verdict data confirms this, listing Ultra as the optimal choice at all three resolutions.

At 1920x1080, Ultra runs at 201.9 FPS average. This is the clear recommendation—there is no reason to dial back to High (264.4 FPS) or Medium (312.4 FPS) unless targeting a 360 Hz display, but for standard 60-144 Hz monitors, Ultra is the obvious pick.

At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 126.7 FPS. This comfortably exceeds 60 FPS and even supports high-refresh-rate 1440p panels. High settings would give 168.4 FPS, but the visual fidelity gain from Ultra is worth the 42 FPS trade-off, especially since the game is from 2014 and likely not overly demanding on modern hardware.

At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 69.4 FPS. This is the only scenario where the margin over 60 FPS shrinks to under 10 FPS, but it still qualifies as playable. For users who prioritize frame rate over absolute visual quality at 4K, High settings at 92.5 FPS offer a safer buffer. However, the data explicitly labels Ultra as the best playable setting, and 69.4 FPS is sufficient for a third-person shooter that is not competitive in the same way as a fast-paced esports title. If you own a 4K 60 Hz display, Ultra is the way to go; if you have a 4K 120 Hz panel, consider High to stay closer to the refresh ceiling.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K Ultra with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 69.4, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. It is the tightest margin in the dataset, but it is still comfortably playable.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K for this combo?

A: At Low settings, 1080p averages 350.1 FPS versus 143.7 FPS at 4K, a difference of 206.4 FPS. At Ultra, 1080p hits 201.9 FPS while 4K manages 69.4 FPS, a gap of 132.5 FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700G bottlenecking the RTX 5090 in this game?

A: The data suggests some CPU limitation at lower resolutions, where frame rates are extremely high. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is about 148 FPS, indicating the CPU’s 3dmark single-thread score of 899 and PassMark single-thread score of 3283 are being pushed. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as the spread narrows to 74 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming with this setup?

A: Ultra at 2560x1440 averages 126.7 FPS, which is the recommended preset. It provides maximum visual quality while still leaving enough headroom for a high-refresh-rate monitor.

Q: Does the RTX 5090’s 32 GB of VRAM matter for this game?

A: Minimum is a 2014 title, and the data does not include VRAM usage figures. The RTX 5090’s 32 GB GDDR7 memory is far beyond any likely requirement, but the measured FPS figures do not indicate any memory-related performance dips.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested PC configurations for this game?

A: It ranks 103rd out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 2.8% of all configurations in the database for Minimum.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for both the CPU and GPU provides context for how other hardware would behave in this same scenario.

For the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, the closest comparable processors are the Intel Core i9-9900K, AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, Intel Core i5-14400T, and Intel Core i7-1370P. The i9-9900K scores an average of 27097, which is 0.2% higher than the 5700G’s 27051 average. The Ryzen AI 7 445 is 0.4% lower at 26936, the i5-14400T is 0.4% higher at 27166, and the i7-1370P is 0.6% lower at 26900. These deltas are all within 1%, meaning that swapping the 5700G for any of these chips would yield nearly identical performance in Minimum, assuming the GPU stays the same. The 5700G’s 8 cores and 16 threads, with a max-thread 3dmark score of 6627, are sufficient to avoid being a meaningful bottleneck at the frame rates observed.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB, AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X. The Tesla P100 16 GB scores 79605, just 0.3% below the RTX 5090’s 79842 average. The 12 GB version is 0.6% lower at 79396, the RX 6850M XT is 1.1% lower at 78940, and the Pro Vega 64X is 1.4% higher at 80959. These are all within 1.5% of the RTX 5090’s average benchmark score, but it is important to note that these rivals are not direct consumer gaming equivalents—the Tesla P100 is a data center GPU, and the RX 6850M XT is a mobile part. In practice, the RTX 5090’s 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs means it is near the top of the stack, and any of these substitutes would produce similarly overwhelming frame rates in Minimum.

The practical takeaway is that this CPU+GPU combo is not uniquely positioned. If you already own a Ryzen 7 5700G and are considering an RTX 5090, the data shows the CPU will not hold back the GPU in this game at 4K, and only marginally at 1080p. Conversely, if you have an RTX 5090 and are looking at CPUs, any of the four listed rivals would perform within 1% of the 5700G.

The Verdict

Based on the measured data and the verdictByResolution field, this PC can absolutely run Minimum, and it does so with exceptional headroom at every resolution and preset combination tested.

At 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra achieving 201.9 FPS. This is far beyond playable and suitable for competitive play on high-refresh-rate monitors. At 2560x1440, Ultra runs at 126.7 FPS, which is again well above the 60 FPS threshold and ideal for 1440p 120 Hz displays. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 69.4 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS bar but leaves less room for frame drops. If you prefer a safety margin at 4K, High at 92.5 FPS is the prudent alternative.

The data lists all settings as playable at all resolutions, meaning there is no configuration in this test that falls below 60 FPS. The weakest performance point is 4K Ultra at 69.4 FPS, which is still a solid result for a game from 2014 running on a 2025 flagship GPU. The Ryzen 7 5700G’s 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the RTX 5090’s 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs combine to form a system that is overkill for this title, but that overkill translates to effortless performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations for Minimum, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 103rd out of 3712 combos. That places it in the top 2.8% of all tested systems, which is an excellent result given that the CPU is not a top-tier part.

The ranking reflects that the RTX 5090 is doing most of the heavy lifting, as its 92nd percentile GPU score and 79842 average benchmark score are far above the CPU’s 79th percentile and 27051 average. The gap between the two components’ relative standings suggests that a stronger CPU, such as one from the nearest rivals list, could push this combo slightly higher, but the delta would be minimal—all four rival CPUs are within 0.6% of the 5700G’s average score.

For context, a rank of 103 out of 3712 means there are 102 other configurations that produce higher average FPS in Minimum, likely featuring newer or higher-clocked CPUs paired with the same or similar GPUs. However, the practical difference between rank 103 and, say, rank 50 is unlikely to be visible to the user, as the frame rates are already so high that the game runs flawlessly. The data shows that this combo is not just playable—it is among the most performant 2.8% of all systems tested, which is a strong endorsement for anyone considering this pairing.