Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a measured performance profile that is heavily influenced by resolution and preset selection. The recorded data shows a clear hierarchy: at 1920x1080, the combination handles every tested preset above the 60 FPS playable threshold, while at 2560x1440, the Ultra preset drops below that line. At 3840x2160, no tested preset reaches 60 FPS, making the combination unsuitable for 4K play in this title. The benchmark results come from actual measurements, not synthetic estimates, and the combo ranks 2929 out of 3712 tested combinations in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Starting at 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combination shows its strongest performance. At Low settings, the average frame rate is 155 FPS, which is the highest recorded average across all resolutions and presets in this dataset. Medium settings produce an average of 119 FPS, with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS, indicating that even the worst-case frame times remain well above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings average 100 FPS, and Ultra settings still manage an average of 76 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p does not have recorded min or max values, but the average alone places it comfortably in playable territory.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are consistent but not catastrophic. Low settings average 100 FPS, which matches the 1080p High result exactly. Medium settings average 77 FPS, with a minimum of 65 FPS and a maximum of 88 FPS. The minimum of 65 FPS is notable because it stays above the 60 FPS playable threshold, but only by a margin of 5 FPS, meaning a demanding scene could push it closer to the boundary. High settings average 64 FPS, which is just above the playable threshold. Ultra settings drop to 49 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS line and therefore not considered playable according to the database's playableThresholdFps of 60.

At 3840x2160, the combination struggles across all presets. Low settings average 54 FPS, which is the best result at this resolution but still 6 FPS short of the playable threshold. Medium settings average 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS. High settings average 35 FPS, and Ultra settings average 26 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 28 FPS, which highlights how sensitive the RTX 2060 is to preset changes when the pixel count is high. None of these averages reach 60 FPS, so the verdict for 3840x2160 is that no settings are playable.

The data also shows that the difference between Low and Ultra settings shrinks as resolution increases. At 1080p, the gap is 79 FPS (155 minus 76). At 1440p, the gap is 51 FPS (100 minus 49). At 4K, the gap is 28 FPS (54 minus 26). This pattern indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor more uniformly, and preset adjustments have less impact on absolute frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU in this combination, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, has a benchmark profile that places it near several other processors. Its average benchmark score is 58386, which is within 0.7 percent of the nearest rivals. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323, a delta of 0.1 percent, meaning the Ryzen chip is essentially tied with it. The Intel Xeon w5-2545 scores 58504, which is 0.2 percent higher than the Ryzen, so the w5-2545 is marginally faster in synthetic tests. The Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115, putting it 0.5 percent behind the Ryzen chip. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 scores 58826, which is 0.7 percent ahead. For gaming performance in Minimum, these deltas are small enough that users would not notice a meaningful difference between the 9850X3D and any of these four processors. The Ryzen chip sits in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, so it is a high-end part, but its nearest rivals occupy the same performance band.

The GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, has an average benchmark score of 15290 and sits in the 58th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are clustered very closely. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15283, a delta of 0 percent, meaning the two cards are statistically identical in average score. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, just 0.1 percent lower than the RTX 2060. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, which is 0.6 percent lower. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, which is 0.8 percent lower. In practical terms, any of these four GPUs would deliver nearly the same frame rates in Minimum when paired with a CPU of similar performance. The RTX 2060 is not a standout card in its class; it sits in the middle of the pack, and the measured FPS data reflects that positioning.

For a user considering alternatives, the data suggests that swapping the RTX 2060 for a GTX 580, a Radeon 680M, an RTX 3050 OEM, or an RX 7600 would produce almost identical results in this game, assuming the CPU stays the same. Similarly, swapping the Ryzen 7 9850X3D for a Xeon Platinum 8260M, a Xeon w5-2545, a Core i9-14900, or a Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 would not change the measured FPS in a meaningful way. The bottleneck in this combination is clearly the GPU at higher resolutions, so CPU choices within this performance band are largely interchangeable for Minimum.

How This Combo Ranks

The database records this specific CPU and GPU combination as ranking 2929 out of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum. That places it in the lower third of all tested systems, around the 79th percentile from the bottom. A rank of 2929 means there are 783 combinations that perform worse, and 2928 combinations that perform better. The ranking reflects the RTX 2060's middling position in the GPU hierarchy, because the CPU is a top-tier part. The 9850X3D is in the 92nd percentile among CPUs, but the RTX 2060 is only in the 58th percentile among GPUs, so the combined system is dragged down by the graphics card.

The measured FPS data supports this ranking. At 1080p, the combination is strong, with all presets above 60 FPS and Low settings hitting 155 FPS. At 1440p, the combination is still playable on three out of four presets, but Ultra drops below the line. At 4K, no preset is playable. A system that cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K on Low settings will rank lower than systems with more capable GPUs, regardless of how fast the CPU is. The rank of 2929 out of 3712 is consistent with a GPU that is roughly average for its generation, paired with a CPU that is far above average. In games where CPU performance matters more, this combo would rank higher, but in Minimum, the GPU workload dominates.

The percentile data for the components themselves tells a similar story. The CPU is in the 92nd percentile, meaning it outperforms 92 percent of all CPUs in the database. The GPU is in the 58th percentile, meaning it outperforms 58 percent of all GPUs. The combo rank of 2929 out of 3712 corresponds to roughly the 21st percentile from the top, which is far lower than either component's individual percentile. This discrepancy is expected in a GPU-bound game, but it also shows that pairing a high-end CPU with a mid-range GPU does not produce a high-ranking system for Minimum.

FAQ

Q: Can this combination run Minimum at 60 FPS on 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

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

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: High settings are the best playable option at 2560x1440, with an average FPS of 64. Medium settings average 77 FPS and Low settings average 100 FPS, but High is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 49 FPS, which is below the threshold.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable at any setting?

A: No. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 54 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium averages 41 FPS, High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 26 FPS. The verdict for 3840x2160 lists no playable settings.

Q: How close is the RTX 2060 to its nearest GPU rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15283, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, which is 0.1 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, 0.6 percent lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, 0.8 percent lower. These differences are negligible for gaming performance.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more in this game?

A: The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080, Low settings hit 155 FPS, which is very high, but at 3840x2160, even Low settings only reach 54 FPS. The CPU is in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 58th percentile, so the graphics card is the weaker component in this pairing.

Q: What is the combo rank for this CPU and GPU in Minimum?

A: The combination ranks 2929 out of 3712 tested combos. This places it below the majority of tested systems, consistent with a mid-range GPU paired with a high-end CPU.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS scaling across resolutions reveals which component matters more for Minimum. At 1920x1080, the combination achieves 155 FPS on Low settings and 76 FPS on Ultra settings. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 79 FPS, which is a 51 percent reduction. At 2560x1440, the same preset change goes from 100 FPS to 49 FPS, a 51 FPS drop. At 3840x2160, the drop is from 54 FPS to 26 FPS, a 28 FPS reduction. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra is similar across resolutions, but the absolute frame rates fall as resolution increases, which points to the GPU being the primary constraint.

The CPU's role can be inferred from the fact that the 9850X3D is a top-tier part with a 92nd percentile ranking, yet the combo rank is 2929 out of 3712. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect the combo to rank much higher, because the CPU is faster than 92 percent of all CPUs. Instead, the GPU's 58th percentile ranking aligns much more closely with the combo's overall position. The data shows that at 1080p, the GPU is capable of feeding the display with high frame rates, but at 4K, the pixel throughput demand exceeds what the RTX 2060 can deliver, regardless of the CPU's speed.

The scaling between resolutions is also informative. At 1080p Low, the average is 155 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 100 FPS, a 35 percent reduction. At 4K Low, it drops to 54 FPS, another 46 percent reduction. These drops are larger than what would be expected if the CPU were the bottleneck, because CPU performance does not change with resolution. The GPU, however, has to process four times as many pixels at 4K compared to 1080p, and the measured FPS at 4K Low is roughly one-third of the 1080p Low figure. This is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario.

For presets, the pattern is similar. At 1080p, Ultra averages 76 FPS, which is still above the playable threshold. At 1440p, Ultra averages 49 FPS, below the threshold. At 4K, Ultra averages 26 FPS. The RTX 2060 has 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster operation units, and the data shows that these resources are insufficient for Ultra settings at 1440p and above. The CPU, with 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 5 architecture, is not the limiting factor in any of these scenarios, because even at 4K Ultra with 26 FPS, the CPU is likely waiting on the GPU.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database provides a clear verdict for each resolution based on the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 76. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. Low settings average 155 FPS, Medium averages 119 FPS, and High averages 100 FPS, but Ultra is the highest preset that remains playable. The recorded data shows that Ultra at 1080p is the best visual quality option that still delivers a comfortable frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, with an average FPS of 64. This is just 4 FPS above the playable threshold, so it is a usable setting, but there is little headroom. Medium settings average 77 FPS, which provides more margin, and Low averages 100 FPS, but High is the most demanding setting that stays playable. Ultra drops to 49 FPS, which is not playable, so users at 1440p should stick to High or below.

At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The best average FPS is 54 on Low, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 41 FPS, High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 26 FPS. The verdict for 4K lists no playable settings, meaning users who want to run Minimum at 4K would need a more powerful GPU than the RTX 2060. For this combination, 1080p is the sweet spot, with all presets playable and Ultra offering the best balance of quality and performance. At 1440p, High is the ceiling, and at 4K, the system is not viable for this game.