Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination delivers a playable experience for “Minimum,” a 2014 Third-Person Shooter, primarily at 1080p with lower settings. The data shows a clear performance ceiling dictated by the GPU, with frame rates scaling predictably as resolution and graphical fidelity increase. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and settings, contextualizes the combo’s standing among 1,733 tested configurations, and provides actionable settings guidance based strictly on the provided benchmark data.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in “Minimum”?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 85, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only measurement that clears the 60 FPS threshold by a significant margin.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, performance is not playable. The average FPS ranges from 14.1 on Ultra to 27.5 on Low, with Medium and High yielding 22.1 and 18.1 FPS respectively. All 4K results fall below the 30 FPS playability line.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 4600G has 6 cores and 12 threads, and its benchmarks (e.g., Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13593) are strong. The RX 570’s performance, however, drops sharply with resolution increases, from 85 FPS at 1080p Low to 27.5 FPS at 4K Low, a pattern characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 52.3 on Low to 25.5 on Ultra. This represents a 26.8 FPS difference, showing that the Ultra preset demands significantly more from the GPU.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1641 out of 1733 tested combinations. This places it in the lower percentile of systems, indicating that while it can run the game, most other tested hardware configurations deliver higher performance.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded?

A: The lowest average FPS is 14.1, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The dataset does not include minimum or maximum FPS values, only averages.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the decisive component in this pairing. With 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, it provides 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1168 MHz with a boost clock of 1244 MHz. The GPU’s 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is sufficient for a 2014 title, but the measured frame rates show it struggles as workload increases.

The GPU’s role is most evident when comparing the 1080p and 4K results. At 1080p High, the combo produces 54.3 FPS, but at 4K High, it drops to 18.1 FPS. This 36.2 FPS decline is directly attributable to the RX 570’s inability to handle the pixel fill rate demands of 3840x2160. The GPU’s pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s is simply overwhelmed at that resolution. The memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s also becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the 4 GB frame buffer is forced to manage larger textures and higher memory pressure. The 7 Gbps effective memory speed is adequate for 1080p but insufficient for the data throughput required at 4K.

The CPU’s role is secondary. The Ryzen 5 4600G’s Zen 2 architecture with 8 MB of shared L3 cache and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz provides ample processing headroom. Its Cinebench R20 single-core score of 805 and multicore score of 5709 suggest it is not the bottleneck in a game like “Minimum.” The data supports this: if the CPU were the limit, we would see similar FPS across resolutions. Instead, we see a consistent halving of frame rates from 1080p to 4K, which is a classic GPU-bound signature.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, confirming the GPU as the limiting component. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 85 at 1920x1080 to 52.3 at 2560x1440, then to 27.5 at 3840x2160. This represents a 67.6% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K.

The scaling pattern is similar across all settings. At Medium, FPS goes from 64.7 (1080p) to 42.8 (1440p) to 22.1 (4K). At High, it goes from 54.3 to 32.1 to 18.1. At Ultra, it goes from 40.8 to 25.5 to 14.1. The relative drop is most dramatic between 1440p and 4K. For example, on High settings, the drop from 1440p to 4K is 14 FPS (32.1 to 18.1), while the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 22.2 FPS (54.3 to 32.1). The fact that 4K performance is nearly half of 1440p performance at every preset indicates that the RX 570’s memory subsystem and shading units are saturated at the highest resolution.

This scaling suggests that 1080p is the intended resolution for this hardware. The jump from 1080p to 1440p yields a playable range (25.5 to 52.3 FPS depending on settings), but 4K is uniformly unplayable. The data shows that for every 2x increase in pixel count (from 1080p to 4K), the average FPS roughly halves, which is a textbook GPU-limited behavior. The CPU’s performance, as measured by its 3DMark single-thread score of 726, does not exhibit this scaling, reinforcing that the Radeon RX 570 is the component that determines the resolution ceiling.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + AMD Radeon RX 570 combination ranks 1641 out of 1733 tested combos for “Minimum.” This places it in the bottom 5% of all configurations, indicating that while it is functional, it is far from competitive in terms of raw frame rates.

This ranking is not surprising given the hardware’s individual performance percentiles. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 17489 places it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, which is respectable. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (avg score 17482, deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core i5-12450H (avg score 17475, deltaPct 0.1). These are closely matched in synthetic tests.

The GPU, however, tells a different story. Its average benchmark score of 30158 places it in the 74th percentile of all GPUs, but its nearest rivals are significantly newer and more powerful parts. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (avg score 30109, deltaPct 0.2) and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (avg score 30097, deltaPct 0.2) are listed as rivals, which is misleading given that those GPUs are several generations newer. The RX 570’s end-of-life status and Polaris 20 chip are the reasons for its low in-game rank.

The gap between the CPU’s respectable percentile and the combo’s poor rank (1641/1733) underscores that the GPU is severely limiting the system. A CPU in the 75th percentile does not compensate for a GPU that cannot sustain playable frame rates at higher resolutions. The combo’s rank is a direct consequence of the RX 570’s measured FPS, which maxes out at 85 FPS only at the lowest settings and resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across twelve configurations. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

• Low: 85.0 FPS
• Medium: 64.7 FPS
• High: 54.3 FPS
• Ultra: 40.8 FPS

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 52.3 FPS
• Medium: 42.8 FPS
• High: 32.1 FPS
• Ultra: 25.5 FPS

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 27.5 FPS
• Medium: 22.1 FPS
• High: 18.1 FPS
• Ultra: 14.1 FPS

The 1080p results show a clear progression. Low settings yield 85 FPS, which is excellent for a smooth experience. Medium drops to 64.7 FPS, still above 60. High falls to 54.3 FPS, which is playable but not consistently smooth. Ultra drops to 40.8 FPS, which is on the edge of playability for a fast-paced third-person shooter.

At 1440p, only Low (52.3 FPS) and Medium (42.8 FPS) approach playable territory. High (32.1 FPS) and Ultra (25.5 FPS) are below the 30 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for acceptable gameplay.

The 4K results are uniformly poor. Even Low settings only achieve 27.5 FPS, which is below 30. The other settings (Medium 22.1, High 18.1, Ultra 14.1) are all in the single-digit to low-20s range, making the game feel like a slideshow. The data shows a drop of 57.5 FPS from 1080p Low to 4K Low, illustrating the massive performance cost of 4K rendering on this GPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1080p, the best experience is achieved with Low settings, which produce 85 FPS. This is the only configuration that provides a high refresh rate experience, giving significant headroom above 60 FPS. If a user prioritizes visual quality over frame rate, Medium at 64.7 FPS is a viable alternative that remains above 60 FPS. High at 54.3 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced play, but the 10.4 FPS drop from Medium to High suggests diminishing returns. Ultra at 40.8 FPS is not recommended for this title, as the visual upgrade does not justify the 23.9 FPS loss compared to Low.

For 1440p, Low settings (52.3 FPS) are the only reliable option for smooth gameplay. Medium (42.8 FPS) is playable but may feel less responsive. High (32.1 FPS) and Ultra (25.5 FPS) are not recommended due to the risk of frame pacing issues and the overall lack of fluidity.

For 4K, no setting is recommended. Even Low at 27.5 FPS is below the 30 FPS playability threshold. Users with a 4K display should either lower the resolution to 1440p or accept that this hardware cannot effectively run “Minimum” at native 4K.

The data indicates that the 1080p Low preset is the clear winner. It delivers the highest frame rate (85 FPS) and provides the most consistent experience, which is critical for a third-person shooter where aiming and reaction time matter. If visual fidelity is a concern, 1080p Medium is the highest setting that maintains a 60+ FPS average.