Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a wide spread of frame rates in Minimum, ranging from a playable but demanding 36.7 FPS at 4K Ultra to a fluid 200.2 FPS at 1080p Low. The data reveals a system where the GPU is the primary driver of performance, while the older six-core CPU provides a stable but not unlimited foundation. This combination ranks 975th out of 1733 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database, yet the measured results show it is more than capable of handling this 2014 third-person shooter at modern resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, indicating that the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor as pixel count rises. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 132.5 at 1920x1080 to 83.5 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 49 frames, and then to 43.7 at 3840x2160, which is roughly half of the 1440p figure. This pattern shows a classic GPU-bound scenario: the rendering load increases dramatically with resolution, and the RTX 4060’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus are tasked with moving increasingly large frames.

The scaling from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution further confirms this. At 1080p, the difference between Low (200.2 FPS) and Ultra (101.4 FPS) is 98.8 FPS, showing that the GPU has headroom to spare at lower pixel counts. However, at 4K, the spread narrows to just 32.2 FPS between Low (68.9 FPS) and Ultra (36.7 FPS). This compression at 4K suggests that even the Low preset is pushing the GPU close to its limits, and the additional work required by Ultra settings cannot be fully compensated for by the hardware.

The data implies that for 4K gaming, the user is firmly GPU-limited. The RTX 4060’s 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 272.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth are simply not enough to maintain high frame rates at that resolution with this game’s engine. In contrast, at 1080p, the system exhibits a more balanced profile, where the CPU’s capabilities can keep pace with the GPU’s output, allowing for higher settings without a proportional collapse in performance.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 2600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides a solid base for this title. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 3.90 GHz, combined with a 16 MB shared L3 cache, are sufficient to feed the RTX 4060 at 1080p, as evidenced by the 200.2 FPS result on Low settings. The processor’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11186 and single-core score of 1579 indicate a balanced workload capability, which is relevant for a game that likely uses multiple threads for physics and AI.

The CPU’s role becomes less critical as resolution increases. At 4K, the CPU is unlikely to be the bottleneck, as the GPU’s rendering time dominates the frame budget. The fact that the 2600 scores a 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 19616, places it as a mid-range part. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-1345U, which is 0.4% faster, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, which is 0.6% slower, showing that the 2600 sits in a crowded performance band.

For a game released in 2014, the 2600’s architecture is more than adequate. The data does not show any signs of CPU-induced stuttering or frame pacing issues, as the minimum FPS values are not recorded, but the high average FPS at lower resolutions suggests the processor is keeping up. The 12 threads are likely an advantage for background tasks and game logic, ensuring that the GPU is not starved of data. The 46.9 GB/s memory bandwidth is a potential limitation, but it does not appear to be a critical factor in the measured results.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the star of this combination, and its performance characteristics define the experience. With a boost clock of 2460 MHz and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, the card delivers a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. This is a modest amount of memory bandwidth for a modern GPU, which explains the significant FPS drops at 4K where large textures and high resolutions demand more data throughput. The card’s 3072 shading units and 48 ROPs are responsible for the raw pixel-pushing power, which is evident in the 1080p results.

The RTX 4060’s 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181, places it as a competent mid-range performer. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (0.6% faster) and the Intel Arc B580 (0.7% slower), indicating that the 4060 is competitively positioned. In Minimum, the GPU’s strengths are clear: at 1080p Medium, it achieves 157.1 FPS, and at 1440p High, it manages 83.5 FPS, both of which are smooth experiences for a third-person shooter.

The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for this game, as the measured data shows no signs of memory-related performance cliffs. However, the 4K Ultra result of 36.7 FPS suggests that the card is running at its absolute limit, likely due to a combination of compute load and memory bandwidth constraints. The 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate and 236.2 GTexel/s texture rate are high for the card’s class, but they are overwhelmed at 4K. The card’s 115 W TDP and dual-slot design make it an efficient unit, but efficiency does not translate to raw 4K performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings to choose for the best experience. At 1920x1080, the High preset at 132.5 FPS is an excellent sweet spot, offering a significant visual upgrade over Medium (157.1 FPS) while maintaining a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the Low preset at 200.2 FPS is the only option that can fully utilize a 144Hz display, but the visual trade-off may not be worth it for a game like this.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 83.5 FPS is the recommended choice, as it balances visual fidelity with smoothness. The Medium preset at 99.4 FPS is also viable for those who prefer higher frame rates, but the drop to Ultra at 65.5 FPS is noticeable and may not be justified by the visual gains. The Low preset at 131.4 FPS is for competitive play, but it sacrifices too much for a single-player experience.

At 3840x2160, the data suggests that Ultra is not a viable option, with only 36.7 FPS. The High preset at 43.7 FPS is borderline, but the Medium preset at 53.4 FPS is the minimum acceptable for a playable experience. The Low preset at 68.9 FPS is the only setting that provides a comfortable frame rate at 4K, indicating that users should prioritize frame rate over visual quality at this resolution. The RTX 4060 is simply not a 4K Ultra card for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 2600 and RTX 4060 ranks 975th out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the 56th percentile of all configurations in the database. This is a surprisingly low rank for a system that can achieve 200 FPS at 1080p Low, but it reflects the fact that many other combos in the database feature newer, more powerful CPUs and GPUs. The rank is likely dragged down by the CPU, which is from the 2018 era, while the GPU is from 2023.

The rank suggests that this combo is not at the high-end of performance, but it is far from the bottom. The data shows that the system can handle the game at high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, which is likely the target resolution for most users with this hardware. The 975th rank out of 1733 is a middle-of-the-pack result, and it implies that there are many faster combos, but also many slower ones. For a game released in 2014, this combo is more than adequate, and the rank should not be interpreted as a poor result.

The percentile rankings of the individual components support this view. The CPU’s 77th percentile and the GPU’s 66th percentile are both above the median, yet the combo rank is lower than either, suggesting that the pairing is not perfectly optimized. This could be due to the CPU bottlenecking the GPU at lower resolutions, preventing the system from reaching its full potential. The data indicates that a newer CPU would likely push this combo higher in the ranks.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full dataset provides a comprehensive view of the system’s performance across all resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 200.2 on Low to 101.4 on Ultra. The Medium preset delivers 157.1 FPS, and High achieves 132.5 FPS. This shows a linear decline as settings increase, with a total drop of 98.8 FPS from Low to Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 131.4 on Low to 65.5 on Ultra. The Medium preset delivers 99.4 FPS, and High achieves 83.5 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 65.9 FPS, which is less steep than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 68.9 on Low to 36.7 on Ultra. The Medium preset delivers 53.4 FPS, and High achieves 43.7 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 32.2 FPS, the smallest spread, confirming that the GPU is severely limited at this resolution. The data shows that no setting at 4K can consistently maintain 60 FPS, with only the Low preset coming close at 68.9 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Minimum?*

A: The data shows that at 4K, the average FPS ranges from 36.7 on Ultra to 68.9 on Low. The only preset that exceeds 60 FPS is Low, while High and Medium are playable but below 60 FPS. For a smooth 4K experience, Low settings are required.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system?

A: At 1920x1080, all settings deliver above 100 FPS, with High at 132.5 FPS being a strong choice. At 2560x1440, High at 83.5 FPS is also excellent. The 1080p resolution offers the most headroom for high settings and frame rates.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance in this game?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 provides 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. At 1080p, it is sufficient to allow the GPU to reach 200.2 FPS on Low. At higher resolutions, the CPU’s role diminishes as the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

Q: How does the GPU's memory bandwidth impact results?

A: The RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. This is a limiting factor at 4K, where the frame rate drops significantly compared to 1440p, indicating that the memory bus cannot keep up with the data demands of high resolutions.

Q: What is the system's overall rank among tested combos?

A: The combo ranks 975th out of 1733 tested configurations in Minimum. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, reflecting the older CPU and mid-range GPU.

Q: Should I use Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The data shows that Ultra at 2560x1440 delivers 65.5 FPS, which is above 60 FPS but not by a large margin. High at 83.5 FPS offers a more comfortable frame rate with likely minimal visual difference, making it the better choice.