Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a playable experience in Minimum at all tested resolutions, but the margin of comfort varies sharply. At 1080p and 1440p, the combo has ample headroom, allowing Ultra settings with average frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, however, the hardware is constrained, and only the Low preset maintains a playable average frame rate. The data positions this pairing in the middle of the tested field, with a percentile rank that reflects its balanced but not top-tier standing.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average determines the best playable settings. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 100.1 FPS, making it the clear choice for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset runs at 131.3 FPS, Medium at 154.7 FPS, and Low at 199.9 FPS, but Ultra is the optimal balance since it remains far above the playable threshold while offering the richest graphics.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still holds above the 60 FPS line with an average of 64.8 FPS. This is a tighter margin than at 1080p, but it is sufficient for a consistent experience. The High preset averages 83.5 FPS, Medium 98.1 FPS, and Low 128.8 FPS, so Ultra is the recommended setting for 1440p, provided the user accepts the reduced headroom compared to lower resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. Ultra falls to 32.8 FPS, High to 47.3 FPS, and Medium to 54.8 FPS — all below the 60 FPS threshold. Only the Low preset, with an average of 67.9 FPS, meets the playability criterion. Therefore, the best settings at 4K are Low, as it is the only preset that keeps the average frame rate at or above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this pairing ranks 2042 out of 3712 total combos. This places it in the 55th percentile of tested systems, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of other configurations but is not near the top tier. The rank reflects a balanced system: the CPU and GPU are well-matched for this title, but they do not push into the upper echelon of performance that would be required for very high refresh rate gaming at maximum settings across all resolutions.

The ranking is consistent with the measured frame rates. At 1080p, the combo is strong, but at 4K it struggles with higher presets, which pulls its overall standing down relative to systems with more powerful GPUs. The percentile position suggests that users with this combo will have a good experience at mainstream resolutions, but those seeking 4K Ultra performance would need to look at higher-tier hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are as follows: Low 199.9 FPS, Medium 154.7 FPS, High 131.3 FPS, and Ultra 100.1 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is roughly 50%, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiter at this resolution, but the CPU still provides enough headroom to keep frame rates high.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 128.8 FPS, Medium 98.1 FPS, High 83.5 FPS, and Ultra 64.8 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a reduction of about 50% as well, but the absolute numbers are lower than at 1080p, demonstrating the increased load on the GPU as pixel count rises.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low 67.9 FPS, Medium 54.8 FPS, High 47.3 FPS, and Ultra 32.8 FPS. Here, the Ultra preset is less than half the frame rate of Low, and all presets except Low fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The gap between Medium and High is smaller than between High and Ultra, suggesting that the Ultra preset introduces a significant additional rendering cost.

No minimum or maximum frame rate data is available in the measured results, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. The lack of min/max data means variance cannot be assessed, but the averages indicate consistent performance at lower resolutions and a clear performance cliff at 4K with higher presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24709. The closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D with an average score of 24728, a delta of -0.1%, meaning it is virtually identical in performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX scores 24822, which is 0.5% higher, while the Intel Core i5-12450HX scores 24576, 0.5% lower, and the Intel Core i5-11600 scores 24563, 0.6% lower. For gaming, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Minimum, as the differences are within 1%.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639. The nearest rival is the AMD Radeon HD 7790 with a score of 17666, a delta of -0.2%, which is essentially equivalent. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, 0.3% lower, the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, 0.5% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, 0.7% lower. These GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in Minimum, so users with any of these parts can expect comparable performance.

The combination of a CPU and GPU that are both closely matched to their respective rivals means that swapping to any of these nearby components would result in a nearly identical experience in Minimum. The differences are so small that they would be imperceptible in real-world gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions. This is evident from the scaling between 1080p and 4K. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are very high, with the Low preset reaching 199.9 FPS. This suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain these high frame rates, and the GPU is not fully saturated. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 99.8 FPS, which is a large absolute reduction, but the GPU is still the limiting factor since the CPU is not the bottleneck at these frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are lower across all presets, with Low at 128.8 FPS and Ultra at 64.8 FPS. The relative drop from Low to Ultra is similar to 1080p, but the absolute numbers are lower, indicating that the GPU is working harder. The CPU still has enough headroom, as the difference between resolutions is primarily due to pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The Low preset only reaches 67.9 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 32.8 FPS. The CPU, with its 3D V-Cache and 8-core/16-thread configuration, is not the limiting factor here; the GPU simply cannot handle the rendering load at 4K with higher presets. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a reduction of about 47% at Low settings (128.8 to 67.9 FPS), which is consistent with the increase in pixel count.

In summary, the CPU is sufficient for this game at all tested resolutions, and the GPU determines the playable settings. At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU has enough power to run Ultra, but at 4K, only Low is viable. The data suggests that upgrading the GPU would improve 4K performance, while the CPU would not need to be changed for this title.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 32.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is Low, which averages 67.9 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this hardware?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 64.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the highest quality preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639. The closest rival is the AMD Radeon HD 7790 with a score of 17666, which is 0.2% higher. Other rivals, such as the Radeon 780M, are within 0.7% lower.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary factor, as frame rates are high enough (199.9 FPS at Low) that the CPU is not the bottleneck. The CPU provides sufficient headroom, but the GPU limits the maximum settings.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems for Minimum?

A: This combo ranks 2042 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the middle of the field. It outperforms a slight majority of systems but is not in the top tier.

Q: Are there any settings at 4K that achieve 60 FPS besides Low?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 54.8 FPS, High averages 47.3 FPS, and Ultra averages 32.8 FPS — all below the 60 FPS threshold. Only Low, at 67.9 FPS, meets the requirement.