Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks 2853 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the lower-mid portion of the database for this specific title. Given that the playable threshold is 60 FPS, this combo sits in a position where it can handle the game comfortably at standard resolutions, though it falls short at the highest 4K settings. The rank reflects a configuration that is more than capable for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the data shows a clear ceiling at 2160p, where even the lowest settings fail to reach the 60 FPS target.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2853 out of 3712 tested combinations places it in the 23rd percentile of all tested systems for Minimum. This is not a top-tier ranking, but it is important to interpret this within the context of the game’s age and modest hardware demands. The CPU component alone holds an 81st percentile ranking against all CPUs, indicating that the Ryzen 7 5800XT is a strong processor in general compute tasks. The GPU, however, holds a 63rd percentile ranking against all GPUs, which drags the overall combo ranking down. This disparity suggests that the RX 6600 is the limiting factor in this pairing, which is consistent with the measured FPS data showing significant drops at higher resolutions and presets.

When compared to other tested combos, this system is clearly not designed for 4K gaming in Minimum, but it is far from a weak performer. The rank indicates that roughly 76% of tested configurations outperform it, yet the FPS data shows that this is more than sufficient for the vast majority of gamers using 1080p or 1440p displays. The 2853rd position is heavily influenced by the GPU’s mid-range standing, while the CPU’s high percentile ensures that there is no bottleneck at lower resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component importance depending on the resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s strength is evident, as the combo achieves 155.3 FPS on Low settings and 100 FPS on High settings. These numbers suggest that the Ryzen 7 5800XT is providing ample headroom, and the RX 6600 is operating near its limits. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop from 155.3 FPS to 77.2 FPS, a reduction of approximately 50%, which is typical for GPU-bound scenarios at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced. The FPS drops from 102.5 on Low to 65.1 on High, with Ultra falling to 47.7 FPS. The gap between Low and High at 1440p is 37.4 FPS, which is a larger absolute difference than at 1080p. This indicates that the RX 6600 is increasingly stressed as pixel count rises, while the CPU remains capable of feeding the GPU without issue. At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting factor. The FPS ranges from 55.5 on Low down to 27.6 on Ultra, showing that the RX 6600 simply cannot maintain playable frame rates at this resolution, regardless of settings. The CPU’s 16 threads and high single-core performance are irrelevant when the GPU is saturated.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H has an average score of 29868, which is effectively identical to the 5800XT’s 29879 average, with a delta of 0%. This means that swapping to the 7840H would yield virtually the same gaming performance in Minimum. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and 7840HS both score 29955, which is 0.3% higher, a negligible difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29713, which is 0.6% lower, again a margin that would not be perceptible in real-world gameplay. For the GPU, the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has an average score of 19030, just 0.1% lower than the RX 6600’s 19036, making it a direct match. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile scores 19049, 0.1% higher, while the NVIDIA Tesla K20m scores 19089, 0.3% higher. The NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation scores 18954, 0.4% lower. These rivals indicate that any of these components would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, meaning users upgrading from any of these would see no meaningful change.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear from the data. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves playable frame rates at all four tested presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. The Ultra preset delivers 77.2 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the system is playable on Low, Medium, and High, with High yielding 65.1 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 47.7 FPS, which is below the threshold. At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings, as even Low only reaches 55.5 FPS. This means the system can run Minimum at 60 FPS or higher at 1080p on any preset, and at 1440p on High settings or lower, but it cannot achieve 60 FPS at 4K under any tested settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 27.6 on Ultra to 55.5 on Low, with Medium at 38.7 and High at 38.2. Notably, High and Medium are almost identical in performance, differing by only 0.5 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is the bottleneck and the visual differences between these presets do not translate to significant frame rate changes. At 2560x1440, the FPS ranges from 47.7 on Ultra to 102.5 on Low, with Medium at 79.7 and High at 65.1. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with each preset step costing roughly 18-19 FPS on average. At 1920x1080, the FPS ranges from 77.2 on Ultra to 155.3 on Low, with Medium at 121.1 and High at exactly 100 FPS. The 1080p data shows a more linear scaling, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 78.1 FPS, indicating that the CPU has more room to push higher frame rates when the GPU is less stressed.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 77.2 FPS. This is the optimal choice for users seeking the highest visual quality at this resolution, as it provides a 17.2 FPS margin above the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, which averages 65.1 FPS. This provides a 5.1 FPS margin above 60 FPS, making it a viable option, though users may prefer Medium or Low for additional headroom—Medium delivers 79.7 FPS and Low delivers 102.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, there is no preset that achieves 60 FPS, so the best settings cannot be recommended for playable performance. The closest is Low at 55.5 FPS, which is 4.5 FPS short of the target.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K resolution?*

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 55.5 on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. All other presets (Medium, High, Ultra) fall between 27.6 and 38.7 FPS.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 deliver 65.1 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS target. Ultra settings drop to 47.7 FPS and are not playable.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H scores 29868, a 0% difference. The 8845HS and 7840HS are 0.3% higher, and the 9600X is 0.6% lower.

Q: Which component is more important for this game at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the FPS ranges from 155.3 on Low to 77.2 on Ultra, showing a 78.1 FPS spread. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance (3359 in Cinebench R23) supports high frame rates, while the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 224 GB/s bandwidth handle the rendering load.

Q: Is the GPU a bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: Yes. The RX 6600’s benchmark percentile is 63, and at 3840x2160, the FPS drops to 27.6 on Ultra. The low FPS across all 4K presets indicates the GPU cannot process the pixel count fast enough, regardless of CPU headroom.

Q: What FPS can be expected at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 121.1, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. This preset is well within the system’s capabilities.