Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 presents a clear picture for running Minimum: this is a 1080p and 1440p capable combination, but 4K is out of reach. The data indicates a strong processor paired with a mid-range graphics card, resulting in performance that is primarily dictated by the GPU at higher resolutions. Benchmark results show this combo ranks 2885 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the 78th percentile of all tested systems.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 76 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440 that maintains 60 FPS?

A: The High preset is the most demanding playable option at 1440p, delivering an average of 65 FPS. The Low and Medium presets also clear the 60 FPS threshold, with average scores of 100 and 77 FPS, respectively.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No. The verdict data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The highest average FPS at 4K is 54 FPS on the Low preset, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X. It is effectively tied with the Intel Core i7-14700KF, which scores 70163, a delta of -0.2%.

Q: Where does the GPU stand relative to its direct competitors?

A: The Radeon RX 6600 has an average benchmark score of 19036, placing it within 0.4% of its nearest rivals. It is essentially tied with the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile, with deltas of 0% and -0.1%, respectively.

Q: What is the FPS range for 1080p Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 119, with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS. This provides a stable experience well above the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario at higher settings. The Ryzen 7 9700F is a high-end desktop processor, with a PassMark single-thread score of 4691 and a multithread score of 36470, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. This indicates it is more than capable of feeding frames to the RX 6600, a GPU that sits in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs.

At 1920x1080, the CPU and GPU work in balance. Moving from Low to Ultra settings drops the average FPS from 156 to 76, a reduction of 80 FPS. This shows that while the CPU can push very high frame rates at lower settings, the GPU's workload increases substantially with preset complexity. The GPU becomes the limiting factor as settings rise.

The GPU's role becomes even more dominant at 2560x1440. The average FPS on Low is 100, but this falls to 49 on Ultra. The scaling from 1080p Low (156 FPS) to 1440p Low (100 FPS) shows a 35% performance drop, indicating the GPU is struggling with the increased pixel count. The CPU's role diminishes further, as it is likely not the bottleneck in this scenario.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overburdened. Even on the Low preset, the average FPS is only 54, which is below the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset yields a mere 26 FPS. The data suggests that the Ryzen 7 9700F's capabilities are largely irrelevant at this resolution, as the RX 6600's 8 GB of memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the demands of 4K rendering in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080

Benchmark results show this resolution is where the combo shines. On the Low preset, the game runs at an average of 156 FPS, offering a highly responsive experience. The Medium preset provides a stable 119 FPS average, with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS. High settings yield an average of 100 FPS, still comfortably above the playable threshold. The Ultra preset, the most demanding, achieves an average of 76 FPS, confirming that the system can handle maximum settings at this resolution.

2560x1440

Performance at 1440p remains solid, though not as high as 1080p. The Low preset delivers an average of 100 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 77 FPS, with a minimum of 65 FPS and a maximum of 88 FPS, which is a playable and smooth experience. The High preset averages 65 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset falls below the playable line with an average of 49 FPS, indicating that this setting is not viable.

3840x2160

At 4K, the system cannot maintain playable frame rates. The Low preset manages an average of 54 FPS, which is close but still below the 60 FPS target. Medium settings drop to an average of 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. High settings average 35 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages only 26 FPS. None of these presets meet the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined performance of the Ryzen 7 9700F and Radeon RX 6600 places this system at rank 2885 out of 3712 tested combos. This means that roughly 78% of other CPU/GPU pairings in the database perform better in this specific game. This is a mid-pack ranking, which aligns with the GPU's 63rd percentile standing, while the CPU's 94th percentile ranking shows it has headroom for a more powerful graphics card.

The RX 6600's benchmark score of 15096 in Passmark G3D is the primary driver of this ranking. Its nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 and the RTX 4050 Mobile, have nearly identical average scores, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's high performance, evidenced by its 0.2% advantage over the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, is not the bottleneck. If a user were to upgrade the GPU, the overall rank would likely improve significantly, as the CPU is not the constraint.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Minimum effectively at 1080p and 1440p. The verdict by resolution shows that at 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the best setting being Ultra at 76 FPS. At 2560x1440, the High preset is the most demanding playable option, offering 65 FPS. The Low and Medium presets also clear the 60 FPS threshold. However, at 3840x2160, the system fails to reach the playable threshold on any setting, making 4K gaming impractical with this hardware.

In practical terms, the system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming or smooth 1440p gaming at high settings. For users with a 1440p monitor, the High preset is the recommended target. For those with a 1080p display, the Ultra preset provides a superior visual experience without sacrificing frame rate.

Best Settings per Resolution

1920x1080

The Ultra preset is the most demanding playable setting, achieving an average of 76 FPS. This is the optimal choice for maximum visual quality while maintaining a frame rate above the 60 FPS threshold.

2560x1440

The High preset is the best playable option at this resolution, delivering an average of 65 FPS. It provides a balanced experience between visual fidelity and performance. While the Medium preset offers a higher frame rate of 77 FPS, the High preset is the better choice if you prioritize image quality and still stay above 60 FPS.

3840x2160

There is no playable setting at this resolution. The Low preset comes closest with an average of 54 FPS, but it still falls below the 60 FPS requirement, so no recommendation can be made for 4K gaming.