Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination produces a wide spread of frame rates across the three tested resolutions in Minimum, ranging from a playable 37.8 FPS at 4K High to a fluid 159 FPS at 1080p Low. The data reveals a system where the graphics card is the primary driver of performance, but the CPU’s capabilities set the ceiling for the highest refresh rates.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep, indicating that the Radeon RX 6600 is the limiting component at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 159 at 1920x1080 to 97.3 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 61.7 FPS, and then further down to 53.7 at 3840x2160. This pattern shows that as pixel count increases, the GPU’s rendering workload grows, and the frame rate scales accordingly. The drop from 1440p to 4K at Low settings is 43.6 FPS, which is a larger absolute decline than the 61.7 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p. This suggests that the GPU is being pushed progressively harder, and the performance loss accelerates as resolution increases.

At High settings, the same trend holds. The average FPS goes from 99.5 at 1080p to 66.6 at 1440p, and then to 37.8 at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 28.8 FPS, which is a 43.2% decrease from the 1440p score. This indicates that the RX 6600’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU’s compute units are overwhelmed. The data implies that for a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K, the user would need to rely on Low settings, and even then, the 53.7 FPS average is below that threshold.

The scaling pattern also reveals that the CPU is not the bottleneck at higher resolutions. If the Ryzen 5 4600G were the limiting factor, the frame rates would plateau regardless of resolution. Instead, the consistent decline in FPS with increasing resolution confirms that the Radeon RX 6600 is the primary performance limiter in this pairing.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its benchmark scores show a strong multi-threaded capability, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 6093. The single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1919 and a Passmark single-thread score of 2653. These numbers indicate that the CPU can handle the game’s logic and physics without becoming a major constraint.

In this game, the CPU’s role is evident at 1080p with Low settings, where the average FPS reaches 159. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain a high output. However, the data also shows that the CPU’s influence wanes as resolution increases. At 4K Low, the frame rate drops to 53.7, which is a 66.2% reduction from the 1080p Low score. This is not a CPU limitation but rather the GPU’s inability to keep up with the pixel count.

The Ryzen 5 4600G’s 8 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for this title. The processor’s 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node make it an efficient choice, but the benchmark results suggest that it is not the star of the show. When compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 4600G’s average benchmark score of 17489 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482) and the Intel Core i5-12450H (17475), with deltaPct values of 0 and 0.1 respectively. This places it in a tight performance band, where the differences are negligible.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 23 chip, featuring 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. It has a base clock of 1626 MHz, a game clock of 2044 MHz, and a boost clock of 2491 MHz. The GPU is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. These specifications are tailored for 1080p gaming, and the measured FPS data confirms this.

At 1080p, the RX 6600 delivers exceptional performance. The Low preset achieves 159 FPS, Medium reaches 119.4 FPS, High hits 99.5 FPS, and Ultra manages 75.2 FPS. All of these are above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p the sweet spot for this GPU. At 2560x1440, the performance drops but remains playable. The Low preset yields 97.3 FPS, Medium produces 78 FPS, High gives 66.6 FPS, and Ultra dips to 46.5 FPS. The 1440p High result is just above 60 FPS, indicating that the GPU is nearing its limits.

At 4K, the RX 6600 struggles. The Ultra preset averages only 23.6 FPS, which is not a playable experience. The High preset at 37.8 FPS is also below the 60 FPS target, and even the Low preset at 53.7 FPS falls short. This aligns with the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM capacity, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but can be strained at 4K with high-resolution textures. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 15096 and its percentile rank of 69 among all GPUs indicate it is a mid-range performer. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 890M, has an average score of 25246, which is nearly identical to the RX 6600’s 25235, with a deltaPct of 0. This shows that the RX 6600 sits in a crowded performance segment.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a consistent 60 FPS?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080, all four presets exceed 60 FPS, with the lowest being Ultra at 75.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Low (97.3 FPS), Medium (78 FPS), and High (66.6 FPS) presets are above 60 FPS, but Ultra falls to 46.5 FPS. Therefore, 1080p is the safest bet for a locked 60 FPS, while 1440p is viable with lower settings.

Q: How does the RX 6600 compare to its closest rival in terms of raw performance?

A: The RX 6600 has an average benchmark score of 25235, which is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon 890M (25246). The deltaPct is 0, indicating no measurable difference in synthetic benchmarks. In this game, the frame rates are the same as any other GPU in that performance tier.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G a bottleneck for the RX 6600?

A: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1919 and multi-core score of 13593 are strong. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 159 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not holding back the GPU. At higher resolutions, the frame rate drops are due to GPU limitations, not CPU constraints.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 97.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 46.5 FPS. This is a difference of 50.8 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset demands significantly more from the GPU, reducing the frame rate by over half.

Q: Does the game run better at 4K with Low or High settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 53.7 FPS, while the High preset achieves 37.8 FPS. The Low preset is faster by 15.9 FPS, but neither reaches the 60 FPS target, indicating that 4K is not a practical resolution for this combo.

Q: How does the CPU’s multi-threaded performance influence this game?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G’s multi-threaded score of 13593 in Cinebench R23 suggests it can handle concurrent tasks. In Minimum, the 6-core, 12-thread configuration likely provides enough headroom for background processes, but the frame rates are primarily dictated by the GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination is ranked 1406 out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the lower half of all systems tested, indicating that while it is capable of running the game, it is not a high-end configuration. The rank is a reflection of the GPU’s mid-range performance and the CPU’s older architecture. The RX 6600’s percentile rank of 69 among all GPUs shows that it outperforms a majority of graphics cards, but the CPU’s percentile rank of 75 among all CPUs is slightly better.

The combo’s rank is likely influenced by the fact that the Ryzen 5 4600G is a 2020 release, while the RX 6600 is from 2021. This pairing is not optimized for maximum performance, but it is a balanced setup for 1080p gaming. The data shows that at 1080p, the combo delivers a very playable experience across all settings, which is a positive sign for its target audience. However, at 4K, the rank would be much lower, as the frame rates fall below acceptable levels. The rank of 1406 out of 1733 suggests that there are 327 better-performing combos, but also 327 worse ones, making this a middle-of-the-pack option.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with the High preset. This setting delivers an average of 99.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target and provides a smooth, detailed visual experience. The Ultra preset at 1080p offers 75.2 FPS, which is still playable, but the 24.3 FPS difference between High and Ultra may not be worth the visual gain for all users. For those seeking maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p provides 159 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it averages 78 FPS, offering a good balance between visual quality and performance. The High preset at 66.6 FPS is also acceptable, but it is closer to the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset at 97.3 FPS is the best for competitive play, but it sacrifices visual fidelity. At 4K, no preset provides a consistently smooth experience, so it is not recommended to play at this resolution. The Low preset at 53.7 FPS is the only option that comes close to playable, but it is still below 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 6600 in Minimum is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 159 FPS, the Medium preset averages 119.4 FPS, the High preset averages 99.5 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 75.2 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 83.8 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset is significantly more demanding.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 97.3 FPS, the Medium preset averages 78 FPS, the High preset averages 66.6 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 46.5 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 50.8 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 53.7 FPS, the Medium preset averages 40.8 FPS, the High preset averages 37.8 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 23.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 30.1 FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern where the Ultra preset is the most demanding, and the performance gap between settings narrows as resolution increases, indicating that the GPU becomes the sole limiting factor at 4K.