Minimum

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination can run Minimum at Ultra settings with an average of 76 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold, and it clears that mark comfortably. High settings deliver 100 FPS, Medium produces 119 FPS, and Low reaches 155 FPS, but Ultra is the highest quality option that still maintains smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, which delivers an average of 64 FPS. That is just above the 60 FPS threshold, so it works, but there is not a lot of headroom. Medium runs at 77 FPS and Low at 100 FPS, both also above the threshold, but High is the most demanding preset that stays playable. Ultra drops to 49 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS line, so it is not recommended at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, no settings preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. Low runs at 54 FPS, Medium at 41 FPS, High at 35 FPS, and Ultra at 26 FPS. The database records no playable settings for 4K, meaning this combo cannot maintain 60 FPS at any quality level there. The best option at 4K would be Low, since it comes closest, but it still misses the target.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases, while the CPU has more influence at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is significant: Low runs at 155 FPS while Ultra drops to 76 FPS. That is a 79 FPS difference, roughly a 51% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest preset. This scaling indicates that the RTX 2060 is being pushed harder at Ultra, but the Ryzen 7 5800X has enough headroom to feed the GPU at these frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same settings comparison shows Low at 100 FPS and Ultra at 49 FPS, a 51 FPS difference. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 55 FPS, while the drop from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra is 27 FPS. The smaller absolute drop at Ultra suggests that the GPU is already near its limit at 1440p Ultra, so the CPU is less relevant there. The CPU is still capable, as shown by the 1080p Low result of 155 FPS, which indicates the Ryzen 7 5800X can handle high frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the situation is clearly GPU-bound. Low runs at 54 FPS, Medium at 41 FPS, High at 35 FPS, and Ultra at 26 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 28 FPS drop, and even the best preset fails to hit 60 FPS. The CPU is unlikely to be the constraint here, as the frame rates are low enough that the GPU is saturated. The Ryzen 7 5800X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, has ample processing power for this game, but it cannot compensate for the RTX 2060's limits at 4K.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences between presets, but the CPU is strong enough to avoid holding back the system. At 1440p, the GPU starts to become the dominant factor, especially at Ultra. At 4K, the GPU is entirely responsible for the shortfall, and the CPU's performance is largely irrelevant to the outcome.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: average 54 FPS, no min or max recorded.
• Medium: average 41 FPS, min 35 FPS, max 47 FPS.
• High: average 35 FPS, no min or max recorded.
• Ultra: average 26 FPS, no min or max recorded.

At 4K, the Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, showing a range from 35 to 47 FPS. The average of 41 FPS sits near the lower end of that range, indicating some frame pacing inconsistency. Low and High averages are close to each other, at 54 and 35 FPS respectively, but both are well below the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra is the weakest option, averaging only 26 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: average 100 FPS, no min or max recorded.
• Medium: average 77 FPS, min 65 FPS, max 88 FPS.
• High: average 64 FPS, no min or max recorded.
• Ultra: average 49 FPS, no min or max recorded.

At 1440p, Low delivers a strong 100 FPS average, which is more than enough for smooth play. Medium averages 77 FPS, with a recorded range of 65 to 88 FPS, so even the minimum stays above 60 FPS. High averages 64 FPS, which is playable but leaves little margin for demanding scenes. Ultra falls to 49 FPS, which is below the threshold and not recommended.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: average 155 FPS, no min or max recorded.
• Medium: average 119 FPS, min 101 FPS, max 137 FPS.
• High: average 100 FPS, no min or max recorded.
• Ultra: average 76 FPS, no min or max recorded.

At 1080p, the combo performs strongly across all presets. Low reaches 155 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play. Medium averages 119 FPS, with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS, so even the lowest recorded frame rate is far above the threshold. High averages 100 FPS, and Ultra averages 76 FPS. All presets clear 60 FPS, and the minimum recorded value at Medium is 101 FPS, which suggests the system rarely dips below that level.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The recorded data shows an average of 76 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p for this combo?

A: High is the most demanding preset that stays playable at 2560x1440, with an average of 64 FPS. Medium and Low also work, at 77 and 100 FPS respectively, but Ultra drops to 49 FPS.

Q: Is 4K playable with this CPU and GPU combination?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best average FPS is 54 on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all run slower, at 41, 35, and 26 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. It is essentially tied with the GeForce GTX 580, which scores 15283 with a delta of 0%. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270 with a 0.1% delta, the RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199 with a 0.6% delta, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171 with a 0.8% delta. All of these are within 1% of each other.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The recorded average is 119 FPS, with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS. This preset provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800X rank among all CPUs in the database?

A: The CPU sits in the 81st percentile versus all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 29123. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H at 29093 (0.1% delta), the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 at 29245 (-0.4% delta), the Intel Core i5-13500HX at 29270 (-0.5% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT at 28940 (0.6% delta).

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 can run Minimum at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the best being Ultra at 76 FPS average. This is a solid result, giving the user full freedom to choose quality levels without worrying about dropping below 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium. High is the best option, averaging 64 FPS, which is just above the threshold. Medium offers more headroom at 77 FPS, and Low is the safest at 100 FPS, but High is the recommended choice for visual quality. Ultra is not playable at this resolution, averaging 49 FPS.

At 3840x2160, no settings are playable. The best average is 54 FPS on Low, which falls short of the 60 FPS target. This means the user should avoid 4K on this combo unless they are willing to accept frame rates in the 30 to 50 range. The data clearly indicates that the RTX 2060 is the limiting factor at 4K, and no CPU upgrade would change that outcome.

Overall, this system is well suited for 1080p gaming at any preset, and it can handle 1440p with some quality compromises. For 4K, it is not viable for Minimum if the goal is maintaining 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2929 out of 3712 total combos. That places it in the lower portion of the rankings, which makes sense given that the RTX 2060 is an older, end-of-life GPU with an average benchmark score of 15290 and a percentile rank of 58 among all GPUs.

The CPU, however, is a strong component. The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29123 and ranks in the 81st percentile among all CPUs. This mismatch between a high-performing CPU and a mid-range GPU explains the overall rank: the system is held back by the graphics card in this game, especially at higher resolutions.

Compared to other tested combos, this pairing is in the 79th percentile of the worst performing combinations, meaning about 21% of tested combos perform worse. The rank of 2929 out of 3712 indicates that most other combinations in the database achieve better results in Minimum, likely due to more powerful GPUs. The RTX 2060's nearest rivals, such as the GTX 580 and Radeon 680M, all have nearly identical average scores, which suggests that this GPU tier is clustered together in performance. The CPU's strength does not boost the combo much in this game because Minimum is not particularly demanding on the processor side, as evidenced by the 155 FPS result at 1080p Low, which is likely GPU-limited rather than CPU-limited.