Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 pairing delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. The data shows this combo ranks 1007th out of 1733 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. The measured frames per second reveal a system that is clearly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but the CPU's six cores and twelve threads provide enough headroom to keep frame rates high at 1080p.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a six-core, twelve-thread processor from the 3000 series, built on the Zen 2 architecture with a 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, pulling a 65 W TDP. This processor features a 32 MB shared L3 cache, which is substantial for a 2019 release. In the broader benchmark landscape, the CPU sits at the 76th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 18129. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11400, scores 18150, a negligible 0.1% difference, indicating these two chips trade blows in synthetic workloads.

For Minimum, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p, where the frame rates are high enough to potentially expose a CPU bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system averages 201.2 FPS, which is the highest measured result across the entire dataset. This high frame rate suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately even in less demanding scenes. However, the measured frame rates at 1080p do not show a significant gap between Low and Medium settings, which would be expected if the CPU were the sole limiting factor. The single-thread performance, as indicated by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 696, is adequate for a 2014 title. The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, reflected in a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 15045, are more than sufficient for a game of this era, which typically uses fewer than eight threads. In practice, the Ryzen 5 3600 provides a stable foundation, and the data indicates it is not the primary constraint on performance in most configurations.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the graphics workhorse in this combo, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1830 MHz, with a boost clock of 2460 MHz. The RTX 4060 has 3072 shading units and 48 ROPs, which are key for fill-rate dependent tasks. The GPU sits at the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, scores 23321, a 0.6% difference, showing the 4060 is closely matched with that mobile part in synthetic tests.

In Minimum, the GPU's influence becomes dominant as resolution increases. The 8 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor here, as the game's demands are modest even at 4K. The clock speeds are more relevant; the boost clock of 2460 MHz helps maintain frame rates when the GPU is fully engaged. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 32.5, indicating the GPU is struggling to maintain playable frame rates at the highest fidelity. This is a clear sign of a GPU bottleneck, as the CPU should have plenty of headroom at this resolution. The RTX 4060's performance in this game is consistent with its position relative to rivals, such as the Intel Arc B580, which is only 0.7% behind in average score. For a title from 2014, this GPU offers more than enough raw power for high-refresh 1080p gaming, but its limits are exposed at 4K with maximum settings.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 130.3 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the average drops to 86.8 FPS, a reduction of approximately 33%. At 3840x2160, the average falls further to 42.7 FPS, which is a 67% drop from the 1080p figure. This scaling behavior is typical of a GPU-bound scenario; the frame rate decreases sharply as the pixel count increases, putting more strain on the graphics card.

The Low settings preset shows a similar trend. At 1080p, the system hits 201.2 FPS, but this falls to 133 FPS at 1440p and 67.6 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are consistent, indicating the GPU is the limiting component across all resolutions. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the frame rates to plateau at 1080p, but instead they scale linearly with resolution, confirming the GPU is the primary constraint. The Ultra settings preset shows the steepest decline, from 98.7 FPS at 1080p to 61.5 FPS at 1440p and 32.5 FPS at 4K. This pattern suggests that for the best experience, users should prioritize resolution over settings, as the GPU has limited headroom at 4K. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates, but 4K gaming requires lowering settings significantly.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS rows provide a clear picture of which settings preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 130.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset yields 154.7 FPS, a 19% improvement over High, while the Low preset pushes to 201.2 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 98.7 FPS, which is still playable but shows a noticeable performance cost for the extra visual fidelity. For most users, the High preset at 1080p is the sweet spot, as it provides a high frame rate without sacrificing much visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 86.8 FPS, which is still smooth for a third-person shooter. The Medium preset offers 97.7 FPS, providing a slight edge for competitive play. The Low preset reaches 133 FPS, ideal for high-refresh monitors, while the Ultra preset drops to 61.5 FPS, barely hitting the 60 FPS target. At 1440p, the Medium or High presets are recommended, as they offer a good balance between image quality and frame rate. At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The High preset averages only 42.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset hits 52.1 FPS, still not ideal, while the Low preset reaches 67.6 FPS, which is playable. The Ultra preset is not viable at 4K, with an average of 32.5 FPS. For 4K, the Low preset is the only option that provides a consistently playable experience, sacrificing visual quality for frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1007th out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the 58th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms more than half of the combinations in the database. Given the game's 2014 release date, this rank is respectable, as many newer, more powerful components will naturally score higher. The rank suggests that while this combo is not a top-tier performer, it is far from being a weak system.

The combo's rank is influenced by both the CPU and GPU performance. The CPU's percentile of 76 indicates it is a strong processor relative to all CPUs, while the GPU's percentile of 66 shows it is a capable mid-range graphics card. The combination of these two components results in a balanced system that performs well in this game. The rank of 1007 out of 1733 indicates that there are 726 combos that perform better, likely featuring higher-end CPUs or GPUs. However, the data confirms that this pairing is a reliable choice for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Minimum, offering frame rates that are competitive with many other systems. For users looking for a no-nonsense setup, this combo delivers consistent performance, as evidenced by its measured FPS across all resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system achieves the following average frame rates: Low settings at 201.2 FPS, Medium settings at 154.7 FPS, High settings at 130.3 FPS, and Ultra settings at 98.7 FPS. This resolution offers the highest frame rates, with even the Ultra preset remaining above 90 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 46.5 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 24.4 FPS, showing diminishing returns as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are: Low settings at 133 FPS, Medium settings at 97.7 FPS, High settings at 86.8 FPS, and Ultra settings at 61.5 FPS. The 1440p results show a significant drop from 1080p, with the Low preset losing 68.2 FPS. The High preset at 1440p is still above 80 FPS, making it a viable option for high refresh rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls just below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating a need for settings adjustment for consistent smoothness. At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low settings at 67.6 FPS, Medium settings at 52.1 FPS, High settings at 42.7 FPS, and Ultra settings at 32.5 FPS. The 4K results show a steep decline, with only the Low preset achieving a playable frame rate above 60 FPS. The High preset is nearly 30% slower than the Low preset, and the Ultra preset is less than half the speed of the Low preset. These numbers confirm that 4K gaming requires significant compromises, and the combo is best utilized at 1440p or 1080p for the optimal balance of visual quality and performance.