Minimum

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Minimum reveals a clear, predictable scaling pattern tied to both resolution and preset selection. At 1920x1080, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers excellent performance across all presets, with the Low preset reaching an average of 203.4 FPS, Medium at 158.1 FPS, and High at 131.3 FPS. The most demanding preset at this resolution, Ultra, still holds an average of 96.7 FPS, which means there is substantial headroom above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but the gap between presets widens. Low settings produce an average of 131.2 FPS, Medium drops to 100.2 FPS, and High settles at 83.6 FPS. Ultra at this resolution manages 65.8 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold but notably closer to the boundary than at 1080p. The data indicates that 1440p Ultra is playable but leaves little margin for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. The Low preset is the only one that clears the 60 FPS bar, averaging 71.9 FPS. Medium falls to 54 FPS, High drops further to 44.6 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 31.7 FPS. This resolution shows a steep performance cliff, with each preset step costing roughly 9–12 FPS on average. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is a massive 40.2 FPS, which underscores how resolution-dependent this game is for this hardware pairing.

Notably, the measured data does not include min or max FPS values for any configuration. The averages alone suggest that frame pacing is generally stable, but the absence of minimum frame data means the worst-case dips cannot be quantified from this benchmark set. The spread between presets at each resolution, however, provides a reliable sense of the system’s capability envelope.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearby rivals that would produce nearly indistinguishable results in this game. For the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, the nearest competitor is the Intel Core i5-12600K, which shares the exact same average benchmark score of 27578, resulting in a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is marginally ahead at 27636, a delta of -0.2% from the 5700X’s perspective, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 trails by only 0.2% with a score of 27535. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is 0.3% behind at 27507. These deltas are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver essentially identical frame rates in Minimum, assuming the GPU remains the limiting factor.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060’s nearest rival is the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which scores 17666 compared to 17639, a delta of -0.2%. The AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% ahead at 17588, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and AMD Radeon Pro 460 trail by 0.5% and 0.7% respectively, with scores of 17551 and 17509. These are all very close scores, so swapping the RTX 4060 for any of these would produce similar average frame rates in Minimum. However, the percentile data shows the RTX 4060 sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, indicating the GPU is the weaker relative component in this pairing.

For a system builder, this means that if the RTX 4060 were replaced with a Radeon 780M or similar, the FPS numbers would shift only slightly — likely within a few frames of the values measured here. The same applies to swapping the 5700X for a Core i5-12600K or Ryzen 5 7600X; the benchmark scores are close enough that the game’s performance would be virtually unchanged at any resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the dominant factor in Minimum’s performance, particularly at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 71.9 at Low to 31.7 at Ultra, a 56% reduction in performance driven entirely by GPU workload — the CPU’s role stays constant regardless of preset. The CPU’s 16 threads and 8 cores, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, are likely sufficient to feed the GPU at all tested settings, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p even on Ultra.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this GPU-bound interpretation. At Low settings, the 1920x1080 average is 203.4 FPS, which falls to 131.2 at 2560x1440 and 71.9 at 3840x2160. This is a steep decline — roughly 35% from 1080p to 1440p, and another 45% from 1440p to 4K. Such large jumps are characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario, where the pixel throughput demand outpaces the graphics hardware’s fill rate capabilities. The RTX 4060’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely the constraining factors at 4K, where memory pressure and shader load escalate rapidly.

The CPU’s contribution becomes more apparent when comparing preset scaling at a fixed resolution. At 2560x1440, the delta between Low and Ultra is 65.4 FPS (131.2 down to 65.8), which is a larger absolute gap than the 106.7 FPS drop at 1080p (203.4 down to 96.7). This suggests that while the GPU handles the bulk of the rendering work, the CPU’s ability to maintain high instruction throughput at lower resolutions allows the GPU to stretch to its limits — a classic sign of a balanced pairing where neither component creates a severe bottleneck.

At 4K, the CPU’s role diminishes further. The fact that Ultra averages only 31.7 FPS while Low hits 71.9 implies the GPU is overwhelmed by the resolution’s pixel count, not by any CPU-side limitation. The 5700X’s benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 13184 and a single-core score of 1499, are more than adequate for this game’s demands, which is a third-person shooter from 2014 with modest threading requirements.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Minimum, but the answer depends heavily on the target resolution and preset. The verdict by resolution is clear from the measured data. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — exceed the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 96.7 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this hardware, offering both maximum visual quality and comfortable performance margin.

At 2560x1440, the system remains fully playable across the board. Low averages 131.2 FPS, Medium 100.2 FPS, High 83.6 FPS, and Ultra 65.8 FPS. The Ultra preset just clears the 60 FPS bar, so players prioritizing frame rate consistency over visual fidelity might prefer High at this resolution, which provides nearly 20 FPS more headroom.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more restrictive. Only the Low preset achieves playability, averaging 71.9 FPS. Medium falls short at 54 FPS, High at 44.6 FPS, and Ultra at 31.7 FPS. For 4K gaming, the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor; the data shows that higher presets are simply not viable without dropping below the 60 FPS threshold. The playable settings list for 4K contains only Low, making it the sole option for a smooth experience at this resolution.

The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, and the data is measured rather than estimated, lending confidence to these conclusions. For users with a 1080p or 1440p display, this combo is a strong performer; for 4K, it requires accepting Low settings to maintain playability.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader database of tested combinations, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 pairing ranks 1985 out of 3712 combos for Minimum. This places it roughly in the 47th percentile of all tested systems, meaning slightly below the median performance tier. The rank reflects the GPU’s modest standing — the RTX 4060 is at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU sits higher at the 79th percentile. The combination’s rank is dragged down by the GPU, which is the weaker link in this pairing.

This ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data. At 1080p, the combo delivers above-60 FPS on Ultra, which is a solid result, but the 4K performance falls short of what higher-tier GPUs would achieve. The rank of 1985 suggests that many other CPU-GPU combinations tested in this database produce better average frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions where the RTX 4060’s 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus become limiting. For a game like Minimum, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards, this combo is adequate but not exceptional, and the ranking reflects that middle-of-the-pack positioning.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS varies by resolution, and the data provides exact answers. At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, which averages 96.7 FPS — this is both the most visually demanding preset and comfortably above the playability threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra also qualifies, averaging 65.8 FPS, though the margin is slimmer; it still clears 60 FPS by a small but real amount.

At 3840x2160, the best setting is Low, averaging 71.9 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that stays above 60 FPS, and it does so with a reasonable buffer. Medium at 54 FPS and High at 44.6 FPS are both below the threshold, making them unsuitable for smooth play. The practical takeaway is that for 1080p and 1440p users, maxing out the settings is viable, while 4K users must drop to the lowest preset to maintain playability.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 capable of running Minimum at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 96.7, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest preset that achieves 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra is playable at 1440p, averaging 65.8 FPS. High also clears the threshold at 83.6 FPS, but Ultra is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K in Minimum?

A: Only at Low settings. The 3840x2160 Low preset averages 71.9 FPS, while Medium (54 FPS), High (44.6 FPS), and Ultra (31.7 FPS) all fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 27578, identical to the Intel Core i5-12600K (0% delta). The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is slightly ahead at 27636, a -0.2% delta.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has an average score of 17639, while the AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, a delta of -0.2%. The AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% ahead at 17588.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested systems for Minimum?

A: It ranks 1985 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it near the middle of the database’s performance distribution.