Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination ranks 2957th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the lower half of the database. This percentile ranking reflects a pairing where the processor is exceptionally strong, but the graphics card holds the system back in this third-person shooter. The recorded data indicates this combo is positioned for 1080p and 1440p play, with 4K resolution proving too demanding for consistent performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2957th out of 3712 tested combinations, which places it in the 20th percentile among all tested systems. This is a modest ranking that reflects the significant imbalance between the CPU and GPU. The processor is a top-tier part, but the graphics card is a mid-range model from an earlier generation, and for Minimum, the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The CPU alone sits in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 58th percentile among all GPUs. This gap explains the overall combo ranking: the system performs well below what the processor alone would suggest. The data shows a clear ceiling imposed by the graphics card, particularly as resolution increases.

In the database, this combo sits near systems with more balanced pairings. The CPU rivals include the Intel Core i9-13900F with a delta of 0.4 percent, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX at -0.2 percent, and the AMD EPYC 8124P at -0.3 percent. The GPU rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 at 0 percent delta, the AMD Radeon 680M at 0.1 percent, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM at 0.6 percent. These close benchmark scores indicate that the combo's performance is tightly grouped with other systems that pair similar-class components.

CPU and GPU Roles

For Minimum, the division of labor between the CPU and GPU shifts dramatically across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 156.8 FPS on Low settings, which suggests the CPU has ample headroom and the GPU is not yet saturated. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p reduces average FPS from 156.8 to 116.6, a drop of 40.2 FPS. Moving from Medium to High brings the average down to 98.2, and Ultra drops it further to 75. This scaling pattern indicates that even at 1080p, the GPU is becoming the primary constraint as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. Low settings produce 99.6 FPS, Medium drops to 77.1, High to 62.5, and Ultra to 47.9. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 51.7 FPS, compared to 81.8 FPS at 1080p. This smaller spread at higher resolution indicates that the GPU is approaching its limits, and the CPU has less influence on the final frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is fully saturated. Low settings produce only 56.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium drops to 42.3, High to 36.8, and Ultra to 25.6. The data shows that no settings combination at 4K reaches 60 FPS, confirming that the GPU is the sole bottleneck at this resolution. The CPU, despite its high benchmark scores, cannot compensate for the GPU's inability to render Minimum at 4K.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this analysis. At Low settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS from 156.8 to 99.6, a 36 percent decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K reduces FPS from 99.6 to 56.5, a 43 percent decrease. This accelerating drop-off as resolution climbs is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded data shows a strong performance profile across all settings. Low settings deliver 156.8 FPS average, Medium delivers 116.6, High delivers 98.2, and Ultra delivers 75. All four settings clear the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin. The spread from Low to Ultra is 81.8 FPS, indicating that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution and the user can choose between maximum visual quality and very high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the performance profile narrows. Low settings deliver 99.6 FPS, Medium delivers 77.1, High delivers 62.5, and Ultra drops to 47.9. Three of the four settings clear the 60 FPS threshold: Low, Medium, and High. Ultra falls 12.1 FPS short of playable. The spread from Low to Ultra is 51.7 FPS, showing that the GPU has less headroom at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the performance profile falls below the playable threshold across all settings. Low delivers 56.5 FPS, Medium delivers 42.3, High delivers 36.8, and Ultra delivers 25.6. The spread from Low to Ultra is 30.9 FPS, the narrowest of the three resolutions. No setting at 4K reaches the 60 FPS threshold, and even Low settings fall 3.5 FPS short.

The data shows no minimum or maximum FPS values recorded for any resolution or settings combination. Only average FPS values are available in the database. This limits the analysis to average performance, but the averages are consistent and follow a predictable pattern across resolutions and settings.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum, but the playable envelope is limited to 1080p and 1440p. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. The best settings at 1080p are Ultra, which delivers 75 FPS average. This is the clear recommendation for 1080p users who want maximum visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, three settings presets clear the 60 FPS threshold: Low at 99.6 FPS, Medium at 77.1 FPS, and High at 62.5 FPS. Ultra falls short at 47.9 FPS. The best settings at 1440p are High, which delivers 62.5 FPS average. This is a narrow margin of only 2.5 FPS above the threshold, so users who prefer more headroom should consider Medium at 77.1 FPS.

At 3840x2160, no settings preset clears the 60 FPS threshold. The closest is Low at 56.5 FPS, which is 3.5 FPS short. The verdict for 4K is clear: this combo cannot run Minimum at 60 FPS at any settings level. Users with 4K displays should either lower their resolution or accept frame rates below the playable threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Minimum at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 75, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by 15 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: High is the best settings preset at 1440p, delivering 62.5 FPS average. Ultra falls below the playable threshold at 47.9 FPS.

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

A: No. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 56.5 on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. No settings preset at 4K is playable.

Q: How much performance drops when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At Low settings, average FPS drops from 156.8 at 1080p to 99.6 at 1440p, a decrease of 57.2 FPS. At Ultra settings, average FPS drops from 75 at 1080p to 47.9 at 1440p, a decrease of 27.1 FPS.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck for this game?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The CPU ranks in the 91st percentile, while the GPU ranks in the 58th percentile. At 4K, even Low settings fail to reach 60 FPS, indicating the GPU is fully saturated.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Low and Ultra at each resolution?

A: At 1080p, the difference is 81.8 FPS (156.8 vs 75). At 1440p, the difference is 51.7 FPS (99.6 vs 47.9). At 4K, the difference is 30.9 FPS (56.5 vs 25.6).

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 75 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality available at this resolution while maintaining a 15 FPS margin above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 62.5 FPS. This is a narrow margin of only 2.5 FPS, so users who experience any frame rate variance should consider dropping to Medium at 77.1 FPS for additional headroom.

At 3840x2160, no preset stays at or above 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 56.5 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. The recommendation for 4K is to lower the resolution to 1440p or 1080p, where playable settings presets are available.