Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination delivers a strong performance profile in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. The measured data shows that this pairing is capable of high frame rates across most settings, with the primary trade-off occurring at 4K resolution where the GPU becomes the limiting factor. This analysis breaks down the measured results to determine the optimal settings, the role of each component, and how this specific combo ranks against others in the database.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data presents a clear hierarchy of performance across the four available presets. For players targeting the smoothest experience at high refresh rates, the Low preset provides the best headroom. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 201.6 FPS, which is 42.2 FPS higher than the next best preset, Medium, which hits 159.4 FPS. This gap narrows at higher resolutions but remains significant; at 2560x1440, Low averages 130.8 FPS compared to Medium's 99.4 FPS.

However, the data indicates that the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience for most users. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 159.4 FPS, which is an excellent frame rate that exceeds the refresh rate of most standard monitors. The jump from Medium to High at 1080p costs 31 FPS (from 159.4 to 128.4), while the jump from Low to Medium costs 42.2 FPS. The visual fidelity gains from Medium are typically substantial, and the performance penalty is acceptable given the high baseline. At 2560x1440, Medium maintains 99.4 FPS, which is still very playable and only 31.4 FPS below the Low preset's 130.8 FPS.

The Ultra preset is the most demanding, and the data shows it is only recommended for 1080p gaming. At this resolution, Ultra averages 100.7 FPS, which is still a solid frame rate. However, at 2560x1440, Ultra drops to 67 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it falls to 35.8 FPS, which is below the threshold for a consistently smooth experience. The High preset provides a middle ground, but its performance at 4K (45.9 FPS) is still suboptimal. The data suggests that Medium is the best overall choice for this combo, as it provides a high frame rate at both 1080p and 1440p without sacrificing the visual quality that comes with the Low preset.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, especially at higher resolutions. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s. The memory clock is listed at 2000 MHz, with an effective speed of 16 Gbps. The GPU's boost clock is 2581 MHz, with a game clock of 2424 MHz and a base clock of 2321 MHz.

The data shows that the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution. At 1920x1080 with the High preset, the combo achieves 128.4 FPS. When resolution increases to 2560x1440, the frame rate drops to 85 FPS, a decrease of 43.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, the High preset only manages 45.9 FPS. This scaling indicates that the GPU is heavily utilized at 4K, and its 12 GB VRAM buffer is sufficient for the game's demands, as there are no min FPS drops reported in the data.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial, with an FP32 performance of 13.21 TFLOPS and a texture rate of 413.0 GTexel/s. These specifications support the high frame rates observed at lower resolutions. The GPU ranks in the 77th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33721. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6800, has an average score of 33493, a deltaPct of 0.7, indicating the RX 6700 XT is slightly ahead. The data suggests that the GPU is not a bottleneck at 1080p or 1440p, but it becomes the limiting factor at 4K, where even the Low preset (70.3 FPS) cannot reach the 144 FPS target that is achievable at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 provides a solid foundation for this gaming combo, ensuring that the GPU is not starved of data. This CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. It is built on the Zen 2 architecture with a 7 nm process node, and it features a 32 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU's memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s, which is adequate for feeding the GPU's 384.0 GB/s bandwidth.

The CPU's benchmark scores indicate it is a capable partner. In Cinebench R23, it scores 15045 in multi-core and 2124 in single-core. In 3DMark's 16-thread test, it scores 4605, which is close to its max-thread score of 4603, indicating good scaling across all 12 threads. The CPU ranks in the 76th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18129. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11400, has an average score of 18150, a deltaPct of -0.1, showing they are nearly identical in performance.

In the context of Minimum, the CPU's single-thread performance is likely more critical than its multi-thread capabilities. The 3DMark single-thread score of 696 is modest, but it is sufficient for this game, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p. The data shows that at 1920x1080, the frame rate scales from 100.7 FPS (Ultra) to 201.6 FPS (Low), which suggests that the CPU is not limiting the frame rate at these settings. The CPU's 65 W TDP is low, making it an efficient choice for a gaming system. The combo's performance at 1080p Low (201.6 FPS) demonstrates that the CPU can handle high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck, allowing the GPU to work at its full potential.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined performance of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT places this combo in the 965th position out of 1733 tested combinations in Minimum. This rank of 965 out of 1733 puts it in the middle of the pack, which is a notable result given the hardware's specifications. The combo is ranked in the 55.7th percentile of all tested combos, meaning that 55.7% of all tested systems perform worse than this configuration.

This ranking is influenced by the GPU's strong performance relative to the CPU. While the CPU is only in the 76th percentile of all CPUs, the GPU is in the 77th percentile of all GPUs. The data suggests that the GPU's high memory bandwidth and boost clock are the primary drivers of this combo's position. The rank of 965 indicates that there are many more powerful combinations available, but this pairing still offers a competitive experience for a game released in 2014. The measured FPS data shows that this combo can achieve high frame rates, particularly at 1080p, which reflects the balance between the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities and the GPU's raw power.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve over 100 FPS?

A: The data shows that the combo can achieve over 100 FPS at 1920x1080 on all presets. The Low preset averages 201.6 FPS, Medium averages 159.4 FPS, High averages 128.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 100.7 FPS. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset (130.8 FPS) and Medium preset (99.4 FPS) are close to or exceed 100 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance affect the game?

A: The CPU has a 3DMark single-thread score of 696 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2124. These scores are sufficient to support high frame rates, as the data shows the combo reaches 201.6 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating the CPU is not a bottleneck at that setting.

Q: Is the GPU's 12 GB VRAM sufficient for this game at 4K?

A: The data shows that the GPU with 12 GB of VRAM can run the game at 3840x2160, achieving an average of 45.9 FPS on High and 70.3 FPS on Low. There are no reported min FPS drops, suggesting the VRAM is sufficient for the game's requirements.

Q: How does this combo compare to the CPU's nearest rival in terms of overall score?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 18129, while its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11400, has an average score of 18150. The deltaPct is -0.1, meaning the Ryzen 5 3600 is 0.1% slower than the Intel Core i5-11400 in overall CPU benchmarks.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 130.8 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 67 FPS. This represents a difference of 63.8 FPS, showing a significant performance cost for the highest visual settings.

Q: Does the combo's rank in the database change based on the game?

A: The combo ranks 965th out of 1733 combos specifically for Minimum. This rank is specific to this game's benchmark results and may differ for other titles, as the data is only measured for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern across all resolutions, with the Low preset always delivering the highest average frame rate, followed by Medium, High, and finally Ultra.

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its highest performance. The Low preset averages 201.6 FPS, which is the fastest result in the entire dataset. The Medium preset follows with 159.4 FPS, a drop of 42.2 FPS. The High preset averages 128.4 FPS, which is 31 FPS lower than Medium. The Ultra preset is the slowest at 1080p, with an average of 100.7 FPS. This resolution offers the most flexibility, allowing players to choose between maximum frame rates or maximum visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down accordingly. The Low preset averages 130.8 FPS, which is still a very high frame rate. The Medium preset averages 99.4 FPS, which is just under the 100 FPS mark. The High preset drops to 85 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 67 FPS. This resolution is well-suited for the Medium preset, as it provides a good balance between visual quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The Low preset averages 70.3 FPS, which is the only preset that remains above 60 FPS. The Medium preset averages 53.2 FPS, the High preset averages 45.9 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 35.8 FPS. The data shows that 4K gaming is only viable with the Low preset for a smooth experience, while higher presets will result in sub-60 FPS performance. The difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K is 34.5 FPS, which is a substantial penalty for the highest settings.