Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a robust experience in Minimum, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and presets. Benchmark data confirms that this combo is capable of exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold at 1080p and 1440p across all tested settings, while 4K requires a reduction in visual fidelity to remain fluid. The measured FPS data, based on actual testing, shows a clear performance hierarchy that favors lower resolutions and lower presets, with the system demonstrating significant headroom at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces its highest frame rates, beginning with an average of 203.5 FPS on Low settings. This figure drops to 156.3 FPS on Medium, then to 130.2 FPS on High, and finally to 102 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 101.5 FPS reduction, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes roughly double the rendering load of the Low preset at this resolution. The jump from Medium to High is the smallest incremental drop at 26.1 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs 28.2 FPS, showing that the most demanding preset still leaves substantial performance on the table for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but reflect the increased pixel count. Low settings yield an average of 130.5 FPS, which is a 73 FPS drop compared to the same settings at 1080p. Medium produces 97.8 FPS, High follows at 82.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 64.3 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 66.2 FPS, a smaller absolute difference than at 1080p but a larger relative one, as the Ultra preset here operates closer to the 60 FPS threshold. The transition from Medium to High at 1440p costs 15.4 FPS, while the High to Ultra step costs 18.1 FPS, indicating that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the system's limits become apparent. Low settings average 68.5 FPS, which dips to 54.1 FPS on Medium and further to 45.9 FPS on High. Ultra is the most demanding, producing an average of only 35.2 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 14.4 FPS, from Medium to High is 8.2 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 10.7 FPS. Notably, the 4K Low preset is the only configuration at this resolution that clears the 60 FPS threshold, with a 8.5 FPS margin, while all other settings fall short, making 4K gaming a choice between playable Low or sub-60 FPS at higher presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have distinct nearest rivals based on aggregate benchmark scores, indicating that other hardware combinations would produce broadly similar frame rates in Minimum. For the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT, the closest alternatives are the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H with an average score of 29868 and a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, both scoring 29955 with a -0.3 percent delta, and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X at 29713 with a 0.6 percent delta. These processors sit within a narrow performance band, meaning that swapping the 5800XT for any of these would result in negligible changes to CPU-bound scenarios in Minimum, which is minimal given the game's age and the GPU's dominance in most settings.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060's nearest rivals are all AMD products: the AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666 with a -0.2 percent delta, the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 with a 0.3 percent delta, the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 with a 0.5 percent delta, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509 with a 0.7 percent delta. These deltas are all under 1 percent, indicating that the RTX 4060's raw compute performance is nearly identical to these older or integrated parts. In practical terms, a system with the RTX 4060 and any of these rival GPUs would produce nearly identical FPS in Minimum, though the RTX 4060's modern feature set and power efficiency are not reflected in these raw scores. The data suggests that for this specific game, the RTX 4060 performs on par with much older hardware, highlighting that Minimum is not a demanding title for modern GPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of all tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1992 out of 3712 total combos for Minimum. This places the system in the 46th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 54 percent of tested combos are faster. The rank reflects the RTX 4060's middling position in the GPU hierarchy, as its 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs is dragged down by the CPU's stronger 81st percentile standing. The combination's performance is balanced, but the GPU's relative weakness compared to the CPU means that the system is not near the top of the rankings for this game. A faster GPU would improve this rank significantly, while a faster CPU would yield diminishing returns given that the RTX 4060 is likely the bottleneck at most settings.

The rank of 1992 indicates that this combo sits in the middle of the pack, which aligns with the measured FPS data showing that it can handle 1080p and 1440p well but struggles at 4K Ultra. The system is neither a low-end outlier nor a high-end performer; it is a solid mid-range configuration that delivers playable frame rates in the majority of scenarios tested. The gap between the 1992nd and the top-ranked combos is substantial, but for a game like Minimum, the practical difference is only visible at 4K Ultra, where higher-end GPUs would hold higher average FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum confidently at 1080p and 1440p, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every preset tested. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 102 FPS, providing a 42 FPS margin over the playable threshold, while even the most demanding settings never dip below 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 64.3 FPS, which is just 4.3 FPS above the threshold, making it technically playable but with less headroom for demanding scenes. The High preset at 1440p is a safer choice, averaging 82.4 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The Low preset averages 68.5 FPS, clearing the threshold by 8.5 FPS, making it the only playable option at 4K. Medium drops to 54.1 FPS, High to 45.9 FPS, and Ultra to 35.2 FPS, all of which fall below the 60 FPS threshold. For 4K gaming, the user must choose between playable Low settings or sacrificing frame rate for higher visual quality. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it delivers a smooth experience at all presets, with 4K reserved for those willing to lower settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals that the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates in Minimum, with the CPU playing a secondary role. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high across all presets, ranging from 102 to 203.5 FPS, which suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately at this resolution. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 73 FPS, and from 1080p Low to 4K Low is 135 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU's workload scales sharply with resolution.

At 1440p, the GPU begins to show its limits, particularly at Ultra where the average is 64.3 FPS, close to the threshold. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at the same preset is even more pronounced: Low drops from 130.5 to 68.5 FPS, Medium from 97.8 to 54.1 FPS, High from 82.4 to 45.9 FPS, and Ultra from 64.3 to 35.2 FPS. These reductions of roughly 45 to 50 percent at each preset indicate that the GPU is the bottleneck, as the CPU's workload does not change with resolution. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for this game, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p even on Ultra, where the GPU is fully utilized.

The preset scaling further confirms the GPU's dominance. At each resolution, moving from Low to Ultra increases the rendering load, and the frame rate drops accordingly. At 1080p, the Ultra preset is 50 percent slower than Low, while at 4K, Ultra is 48.6 percent slower than Low. This consistent proportional drop indicates that the GPU is handling the increased shader and texture work, while the CPU maintains a steady frame delivery. For users looking to improve performance, upgrading the GPU would yield the largest gains, particularly at 1440p Ultra and 4K resolutions, where the RTX 4060 is clearly the limiting factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers an average of 102 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This preset provides the highest visual quality without any playability concerns, making it the recommended configuration for 1080p. Lower presets are unnecessary, as they offer diminishing returns in visual fidelity for marginal performance gains that are already sufficient.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 64.3 FPS, which clears the threshold by just 4.3 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable, but the margin is slim. For users who prioritize smoothness over visual detail, the High preset at 82.4 FPS offers a more comfortable buffer, but the data supports Ultra as the best settings for this resolution, provided the user accepts the close margin. The Medium preset at 97.8 FPS is also viable, but Ultra is the highest preset that stays at or above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only playable option, averaging 68.5 FPS. This is the best settings choice for 4K, as the Medium preset at 54.1 FPS and higher presets all fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset sacrifices visual quality but delivers a smooth experience, making it the recommended configuration for 4K users. The 8.5 FPS margin over the threshold provides some headroom, but users should be prepared for occasional drops in demanding scenes. No other preset at 4K is recommended, as all fail to meet the minimum playability standard.