Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination delivers a playable experience in Minimum at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K demands a significant settings reduction. The data indicates that the RTX 5050 is the primary performance limiter at higher resolutions, with the CPU providing ample headroom.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at each resolution is as follows:

• 3840x2160 (4K): The only playable setting is Low, which yields an average of 62 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 48 FPS average, falling below the 60 FPS threshold. High (40 FPS) and Ultra (30 FPS) are not viable.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): The High preset is the highest playable option, achieving an average of 74 FPS. While Low (116 FPS) and Medium (88 FPS) also clear the threshold, High offers the best visual fidelity while staying above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset average of 57 FPS is just below the playable mark.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): The Ultra preset is fully playable, with an average of 88 FPS. This allows for maximum visual settings at the most common resolution. Lower presets all exceed 115 FPS average, providing headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: No. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages only 30 FPS, and the High preset averages 40 FPS. Both are well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only the Low preset, at 62 FPS average, achieves playable performance at 4K.

Q: What is the best visual quality setting for 1440p gaming?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 provides an average of 74 FPS, making it the highest quality option that remains above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 57 FPS, which is not considered playable by the benchmark standards.

Q: How much performance is gained by lowering settings from Ultra to Low at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 88 FPS, while the Low preset averages 179 FPS. This represents a substantial performance increase of over double the frame rate, useful for competitive play or high refresh rate monitors.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum frame rates observed at Medium settings?

A: The data provides min/max figures for Medium settings at all three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average is 137 FPS with a minimum of 117 FPS and a maximum of 158 FPS. At 2560x1440, the average is 88 FPS with a range of 75 to 102 FPS. At 3840x2160, the average is 48 FPS with a range of 41 to 55 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck in this game?

A: The scaling between resolutions strongly implicates the GPU as the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the average is 179 FPS, but at 4K Low, it drops to 62 FPS. This significant frame rate reduction with increasing resolution is typical of GPU-bound scenarios. The CPU's high benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32172, suggest it is not the limiting factor.

Q: Does the game support high refresh rate displays at 1080p?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset averages 88 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS standard. The Low and Medium presets average 179 FPS and 137 FPS respectively, indicating the hardware can support monitors with refresh rates up to 144Hz or beyond at lower settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals in the benchmark database, other hardware combinations would produce similar results.

For the CPU (AMD Ryzen 9 9900X): The closest performance matches include the AMD EPYC 9015 (with an average score 0.1% lower) and the AMD EPYC 7313 (with an average score 0.2% higher). The Intel Core i9-14900 is also comparable, scoring 1.1% higher on average. These processors would offer nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum, meaning the frame rates would be governed by the GPU in most scenarios.

For the GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050): The nearest rivals by average benchmark score include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (scoring 0.6% lower) and the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (scoring 1% lower). The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT scores 1.6% higher, while the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile scores 1.6% lower. Substituting the RTX 5050 with any of these GPUs would yield very similar frame rates in Minimum, with differences of only a few percentage points. For instance, a system with an RX 5600 XT might see an average FPS roughly 1-2 frames higher at the same settings.

The Verdict

The benchmark data confirms that this PC can run Minimum successfully at all three tested resolutions, provided the settings are adjusted appropriately.

• At 3840x2160, the system is playable with the Low preset, averaging 62 FPS. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fail to meet the 60 FPS threshold.
• At 2560x1440, the system is playable with High, Medium, and Low presets. The High preset is the recommended choice, averaging 74 FPS. The Ultra preset is not playable, averaging 57 FPS.
• At 1920x1080, the system is playable with all presets, including Ultra, which averages 88 FPS. This provides the best experience with maximum graphical fidelity.

The verdict is clear: this hardware combination is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Minimum with high settings, while 4K requires a significant compromise in visual quality to maintain playable frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average, minimum, and maximum frame rates recorded for each resolution and settings combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 40 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 62 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 48 | 41 | 55 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 30 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 74 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 116 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 88 | 75 | 102 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 57 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 115 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 179 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 137 | 117 | 158 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 88 | - | - |

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 ranks 2274 out of 3712 tested configurations in Minimum. This places it in the lower half of all tested combos, indicating that while it can run the game, there are many other hardware pairings that achieve higher performance. The rank reflects the mid-tier standing of the RTX 5050 GPU, which is the primary determinant of frame rate in this title. The high-end CPU does not boost the combo's ranking significantly because the game is not CPU-intensive at these settings, as evidenced by the GPU-bound scaling.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Minimum.

At 1920x1080: The CPU has sufficient headroom to feed the GPU. The frame rate scales dramatically with GPU load. The Low preset averages 179 FPS, while the Ultra preset still manages 88 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra (91 FPS) is entirely attributable to the GPU's workload. The CPU's performance, with a Passmark multi-thread score of 54643, is not a limiting factor, as even the highest frame rates are well within the CPU's capability.

At 2560x1440: The GPU becomes more stressed as the pixel count increases. The frame rate drops across all settings compared to 1080p. The High preset goes from 115 FPS at 1080p to 74 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 41 FPS. This is a classic sign of GPU-bound operation. The CPU is still not the bottleneck, as the performance loss is consistent across all settings.

At 3840x2160: The GPU is severely taxed. The Ultra preset drops to 30 FPS, and even the Low preset only achieves 62 FPS. This 4K resolution places an enormous load on the RTX 5050's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 2560 shading units. The CPU's role is minimal; upgrading it would yield no tangible benefit in Minimum at 4K, as the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The data suggests that for this game, the GPU is the dominant component at every resolution, with its importance increasing as resolution scales.