Minimum

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a capable combination for Minimum, but the data reveals a clear resolution ceiling. At 4K, the combo struggles to maintain 60 FPS on most presets, while at 1440p and 1080p it delivers smooth performance across the board. The benchmark results indicate that 1440p Ultra is the sweet spot, offering a near-60 FPS experience, while 1080p Ultra provides a substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo in Minimum shows a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases. All figures represent average FPS, as minimum and maximum FPS values were not recorded in the dataset.

3840x2160 (4K): At the highest resolution, the combo is pushed to its limits. The Low preset delivers an average of 67.9 FPS, which is the only playable option at this resolution. The Medium preset drops to 55.5 FPS, just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings average 42.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 32.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, a 35.4 FPS difference, indicating that the GPU's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus are significant bottlenecks at 4K.

2560x1440 (1440p): The situation improves dramatically at 1440p. The Low preset averages 129.7 FPS, more than double the 60 FPS threshold. Medium delivers 102.4 FPS, and High reaches 82.8 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still maintains an average of 66.8 FPS, which is above the playable threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 62.9 FPS drop, but all settings remain viable. This resolution appears to be where the RTX 4060's 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is well-matched to the game's demands.

1920x1080 (1080p): At 1080p, the combo is clearly overqualified. The Low preset achieves an average of 201.5 FPS, while Medium averages 153.2 FPS and High reaches 129.4 FPS. The Ultra preset still delivers a robust 99.5 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 102 FPS drop, but even the most demanding settings provide more than 1.6 times the 60 FPS threshold. This resolution is where the Ryzen 9 5950X's 16-core, 32-thread configuration can fully stretch its legs, as the GPU is not the limiting factor.

The data shows that the RTX 4060 is the primary constraint at 4K, while at 1080p the CPU's single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 944) and multi-thread capabilities (cinebench_r23_multicore score of 26017) are more than sufficient to feed the GPU.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 in Minimum shifts significantly depending on resolution. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The drop from 67.9 FPS at Low to 32.5 FPS at Ultra represents a 52% performance loss, which is almost entirely attributable to the GPU's limited memory bandwidth (272.0 GB/s) and 128-bit bus. The CPU's 64 MB of L3 cache and high boost clock of 4.90 GHz cannot compensate for the pixel throughput demands at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts. The RTX 4060's 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate and 236.2 GTexel/s texture rate are better suited to this resolution. The scaling from Low (129.7 FPS) to Ultra (66.8 FPS) shows a 48.5% reduction, but the fact that Ultra remains above 60 FPS indicates that neither component is a hard bottleneck. The CPU's 3dmark_16_threads score of 10810 suggests it has ample headroom to handle the game's physics and AI workloads while the GPU renders frames.

At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes more relevant. The Ryzen 9 5950X's passmark_single_thread score of 3470 and geekbench_singlecore score of 2083 ensure that frame pacing remains consistent even at high frame rates. The GPU's performance at this resolution, with the Ultra preset at 99.5 FPS, shows that the RTX 4060 is not saturated. The 201.5 FPS at Low settings indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far more frames than it can render at lower settings, suggesting that the combo is CPU-limited in this scenario.

The verdict data confirms this split: at 4K, only the Low preset is playable, while at 1440p and 1080p, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable. This indicates that the GPU's compute capabilities are the deciding factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU's robust multi-threaded performance (passmark_multithread score of 45424) ensures consistent frame delivery at lower resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

The playable threshold for Minimum is set at 60 FPS. Based on the measured data, here are the optimal settings for each resolution:

3840x2160: Low is the only playable preset, averaging 67.9 FPS. Medium at 55.5 FPS and High at 42.6 FPS fall below the threshold, and Ultra at 32.5 FPS is unplayable. For a 4K display, the Low preset is the only viable option, offering 7.9 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS minimum.

2560x1440: Ultra is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS, averaging 66.8 FPS. This provides 6.8 FPS of headroom. High at 82.8 FPS and Medium at 102.4 FPS offer more comfort, but Ultra is the best visual quality that maintains playability. The data shows that all presets at 1440p are playable, with Ultra being the recommended choice for maximum fidelity.

1920x1080: Ultra is the best setting, averaging 99.5 FPS. This is 39.5 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, providing substantial headroom for demanding scenes. High at 129.4 FPS and Medium at 153.2 FPS are also excellent choices, but Ultra's 99.5 FPS average makes it the clear recommendation for 1080p displays. The 201.5 FPS at Low settings shows that this combo is overkill for lower presets at this resolution.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, but only on the Low preset, which averages 67.9 FPS. Medium drops to 55.5 FPS, below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High and Ultra are not playable at 4K, averaging 42.6 FPS and 32.5 FPS respectively.

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Minimum?*

A: 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. At this resolution, the Ultra preset averages 66.8 FPS, providing both high visual quality and playable performance. 1080p is also excellent, with Ultra averaging 99.5 FPS, but 1440p offers better image clarity without sacrificing playability.

Q: How does the RTX 4060's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score is 17639. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, 0.5% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, 0.7% lower. These deltas are negligible, meaning the RTX 4060's performance is nearly identical to these rivals.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 5950X a bottleneck for the RTX 4060 in this game?

A: At 1080p, the CPU can be the limiting factor at lower presets, as the GPU renders 201.5 FPS at Low settings while the CPU's single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 944) may not keep pace. However, at 1440p and 4K, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, and the CPU's 32 threads (cinebench_r23_multicore score of 26017) provide ample headroom.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 82.8 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings. This is 22.8 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold, providing a comfortable margin for gameplay.

Q: Does the combo's 4K performance improve with lower settings?

A: Yes, but only marginally. The Low preset at 4K averages 67.9 FPS, while Medium averages 55.5 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium is a 12.4 FPS drop, and High to Ultra shows a 10.1 FPS drop. No preset other than Low reaches the 60 FPS threshold at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data provides context for how other hardware stacks up against this combo's CPU and GPU components.

For the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, the average benchmark score is 51947. The closest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX, with an average score of 52073, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD EPYC 8124P scores 52121, 0.3% higher. The Intel Core i9-13900F scores 51730, 0.4% lower. The Intel Core i7-14700 scores 52301, 0.7% higher. These CPUs would deliver near-identical performance in Minimum at 1080p and 1440p, where the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, the average benchmark score is 17639. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, 0.5% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, 0.7% lower. These GPUs would produce nearly identical FPS in Minimum at all resolutions and presets. The RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are the key specs, and the rivals' similar scores suggest comparable memory performance.

The practical implication is that swapping the 5950X for any of its four rivals would change frame rates by less than 1% in CPU-bound scenarios. Similarly, swapping the RTX 4060 for its rivals would result in negligible FPS differences, making the choice between these components purely a matter of platform availability or other game titles.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination is ranked 2043 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the 55th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning 55% of tested combos perform better, while 45% perform worse.

This mid-pack ranking is primarily driven by the GPU's limitations at 4K. The RTX 4060's 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs (percentileVsAllGpus: 61) and the CPU's 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs (percentileVsAllCpus: 91) create an imbalance. The CPU is a top-tier performer, but the GPU holds the combo back in the most demanding scenarios.

The ranking suggests that this combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it outperforms many combinations with weaker CPUs but stronger GPUs. At 4K, however, the combo falls behind systems with more powerful GPUs, even if those systems have slower CPUs. The 2043rd rank reflects this mixed profile: excellent CPU performance (cinebench_r23_multicore score of 26017) paired with mid-range GPU performance (passmark_g3d score of 19545).

For Minimum specifically, the combo's rank is acceptable given the game's 2014 release date and modest requirements. The measured FPS data shows that the combo handles the game well at 1440p and 1080p, and the 4K Low preset at 67.9 FPS is playable. The rank of 2043 out of 3712 indicates that while many combos are faster, this one remains fully functional for the game's intended resolutions and settings.