Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination ranks 878th out of 1,733 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the 49.3rd percentile of all configurations. This means the pairing lands almost exactly in the middle of the database, which is a reasonable result for a system built around a 2020 CPU and a 2020 GPU. The data shows a balanced pairing rather than one where a single component dominates the frame rate, as the CPU and GPU are from the same generation and neither is dramatically ahead of the other in raw capability.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 878 out of 1,733 places it squarely in the midfield. With 855 combos ranked below it and 877 above, this is a configuration that will handle the game comfortably but will not top any leaderboards. The percentile positioning suggests that the system is roughly average for this title, which makes sense given the hardware’s age. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 17,489 puts it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU’s average score of 25,120 puts it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. When combined, the two components produce a system that is neither over- nor under-powered for the game’s demands, resulting in a mid-table finish.

The nearest CPU rivals illustrate how close the Ryzen 5 4600G is to its competition. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 17,482, a 0% delta, meaning the two are virtually identical in average benchmark performance. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17,475, just 0.1% behind, while the Intel Core i3-14100T is 0.8% ahead and the Intel Core i3-13100F is 1% ahead. These tiny deltas show that the 4600G sits in a very crowded performance tier, and any of these CPUs would likely produce similar results in Minimum.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3060 Ti is equally tightly grouped. The AMD Radeon RX 6700M scores 25,180, just 0.2% higher, while the Radeon RX 6600 is 0.5% higher and the Radeon 890M is 0.5% higher. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is 0.7% higher. These margins are within noise, meaning the 3060 Ti’s performance in this game is essentially interchangeable with those rivals. The combination’s mid-table rank reflects this parity — neither the CPU nor the GPU pushes the system into a higher tier.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the GA104 chip using Samsung’s 8 nm process, containing 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die. Its base clock runs at 1410 MHz, boosting to 1665 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory operates across a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth — a figure that proves sufficient for Minimum at all tested settings, as the game is from 2014 and does not heavily tax VRAM capacities.

The GPU’s compute resources include 4,864 shading units, 152 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation units. It also carries 38 ray tracing cores and 152 tensor cores, though these are not likely to be heavily utilized in this title given its age. The pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 253.1 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput needed to drive the frame rates seen in the measured data. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 16.20 TFLOPS indicates a solid mid-range part, and the measured results confirm it can push well over 200 FPS at 1080p Low.

The 3060 Ti’s position relative to its rivals is tight. With an average benchmark score of 25,120, it trails the RX 6700M by 0.2%, the RX 6600 by 0.5%, the Radeon 890M by 0.5%, and the RX 580 2048SP by 0.7%. This means that in Minimum, swapping the 3060 Ti for any of those cards would likely produce nearly identical average frame rates, with differences of less than 1% being imperceptible in practice. The GPU’s 69th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms it is a capable mid-tier part for this workload.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir. It operates at a base clock of 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, and its 65 W TDP makes it a modest power consumer. The CPU has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache — a configuration that is adequate for a 2014 title like Minimum, which does not require extensive cache hierarchies.

Memory support is DDR4 with a dual-channel bus, providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This is more than enough for the game, as the measured frame rates show no signs of memory bottlenecking. The CPU also includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics, though these are irrelevant when a discrete RTX 3060 Ti is present. The processor’s PCIe Gen 3 interface with 20 lanes is sufficient for the GPU, which uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface but is backward compatible.

Benchmark results show the 4600G’s strengths and weaknesses. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13,593 and single-core score of 1,919 indicate a balanced processor that can handle both multi-threaded and lightly-threaded workloads. The PassMark multi-thread score of 15,992 and single-thread score of 2,653 reinforce this picture. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 17,489 places it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, which is a strong showing for a processor from the 4000 series.

In Minimum, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration is more than sufficient for this task, as the game’s age means it does not heavily utilize many threads. The CPU’s single-core performance, reflected in its Geekbench single-core score of 1,575, is what matters most for frame pacing, and the measured results show no significant CPU bottleneck even at 1080p Low where the GPU is less stressed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates show a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the lowest tested resolution, the RTX 3060 Ti and Ryzen 5 4600G deliver excellent performance. At Low settings, the average frame rate is 211.7 FPS, which drops to 162.1 FPS at Medium, 132.6 FPS at High, and 103.1 FPS at Ultra. This represents a 51.5% performance difference between Low and Ultra, showing that the game’s Ultra preset is significantly more demanding but still playable at over 100 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected impact of higher resolution. Low settings yield 138 FPS, Medium produces 105.1 FPS, High delivers 88.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 69 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 50%, similar to the 1080p scaling. The game remains fully playable at all settings, with even the Ultra preset staying above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the highest tested resolution, the system begins to show its limits. Low settings still produce a playable 75.6 FPS, but Medium drops to 55.4 FPS, High to 47.9 FPS, and Ultra to 38.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 40 FPS, indicating that this resolution/settings combination is too demanding for the RTX 3060 Ti. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is 49.1%, consistent with the other resolutions.

The data shows that the system is most comfortable at 1080p and 1440p, where it exceeds 60 FPS at all settings. At 4K, only Low and Medium settings provide frame rates above 55 FPS, making those the only viable options for smooth gameplay at that resolution.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Minimum?*

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 provides a balanced experience, with all settings staying above 69 FPS. At 1920x1080, frame rates range from 103.1 to 211.7 FPS, while at 3840x2160, only Low and Medium settings exceed 55 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17,489, which is 0% different from the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-12450H, 0.8% lower than the Intel Core i3-14100T, and 1% lower than the Intel Core i3-13100F.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 25,120, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, 0.5% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6600, 0.5% lower than the AMD Radeon 890M, and 0.7% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP.

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K?*

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160, Low settings produce 75.6 FPS and Medium produces 55.4 FPS. High and Ultra settings fall to 47.9 FPS and 38.5 FPS respectively, which may be too low for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank?

A: The combo ranks 878th out of 1,733 tested combinations, placing it in the 49.3rd percentile of all tested systems for this game.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any settings?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 211.7 FPS, and the CPU’s 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz appears sufficient to keep pace with the GPU across all tested settings.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers 103.1 FPS average while providing the highest visual quality. The system has enough headroom that even the most demanding preset remains well above 100 FPS, so there is no reason to reduce settings at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is recommended, producing 88.5 FPS. While Ultra delivers 69 FPS, which is still playable, High offers a significant performance buffer with only a modest visual sacrifice. The Low preset at 138 FPS is unnecessary unless the user prioritizes maximum frame rates over visual fidelity.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the best option, yielding 55.4 FPS. Low offers better performance at 75.6 FPS but at a noticeable visual cost, while High and Ultra drop below 48 FPS, which is likely too low for a smooth experience. Medium provides the best balance between visual quality and playability at this resolution.

Overall, the Ryzen 5 4600G and RTX 3060 Ti combination is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Minimum, where it can handle any preset without issue. At 4K, users should stick to Medium or Low settings to maintain acceptable frame rates.