Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a consistently high-refresh-rate experience in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. The measured data shows this combination ranks 313th out of 1733 tested combos in this specific game, placing it in the top quintile of all configurations. Across the tested resolutions of 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160, the combo demonstrates a clear scaling pattern, with average frame rates ranging from 282.5 FPS at the lowest settings to 52.9 FPS at the highest, indicating a system that can push well beyond standard 60 Hz displays at lower settings while remaining playable at 4K.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Minimum to exceed 144 FPS at Medium settings?*

A: The data shows 1920x1080 at Medium settings produces 235.6 FPS, and 2560x1440 at Medium produces 155.6 FPS, so both resolutions comfortably exceed the 144 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, Medium settings yield only 81.3 FPS.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from Low to Ultra at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 198.2 on Low to 155.6 on Medium, then to 130.3 on High, and finally to 98.0 on Ultra. This represents a 50.6% reduction in performance from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU present a bigger bottleneck at 3840x2160?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K. The frame rate at 3840x2160 Ultra (52.9 FPS) is less than half of the 1080p Ultra result (153.4 FPS), while the CPU's multi-threaded performance (13593 in Cinebench R23) remains constant regardless of resolution.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of the RTX 4070 SUPER among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is in the 84th percentile of all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 42576. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, scores 42653, a difference of only -0.2%.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G's single-thread performance sufficient for high frame rates?

A: Yes, the CPU's single-thread score of 1919 in Cinebench R23 and 726 in 3dmark single_thread is adequate. The measured FPS at 1920x1080 Low reaches 282.5, showing the CPU can feed the GPU enough data at lower resolutions.

*Q: How does the combo rank in Minimum relative to other tested systems?*

A: The combo ranks 313th out of 1733 tested configurations, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all tested combos. This indicates the system outperforms the vast majority of configurations tested in this game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G contributes 6 cores and 12 threads, operating at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boosting up to 4.20 GHz. The architecture is Zen 2 with a 7 nm process, featuring 8 MB of shared L3 cache. In the context of Minimum, the CPU's role is primarily to maintain a steady frame pipeline, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. The multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by a Passmark multi-thread score of 15992 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593, ensure that background tasks and game logic do not create stutters.

The single-thread performance is also critical for this genre. The CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1919 and a 3dmark single_thread score of 726. These figures place the processor in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17489. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, scores 17482 (0% delta), while the Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17636 (-0.8% delta). This indicates the 4600G is competitive with modern low-power chips in raw compute, but its performance in Minimum is more heavily influenced by the GPU pairing.

Benchmark results suggest the CPU is not a primary constraint at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, the frame rate differences between Low (105.9 FPS) and Ultra (52.9 FPS) are dramatic, pointing to a GPU-bound scenario. However, at 1920x1080, the jump from Ultra (153.4 FPS) to Low (282.5 FPS) shows the CPU can push high frame rates when the GPU allows it. The 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth of the dual-channel DDR4 support is sufficient to keep the 6 cores fed without becoming a bottleneck in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + RTX 4070 SUPER combination achieves a rank of 313 out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum. This places the system in the top 18% of all tested configurations, which is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank reflects the balanced nature of the pairing: the CPU's 75th percentile standing (avg score 17489) and the GPU's 84th percentile standing (avg score 42576) combine to produce a system that outperforms the majority of tested setups.

Within the GPU's nearest rivals, the RTX 4070 SUPER trails the NVIDIA RTX A6000 by only -0.2% in average score (42653 vs 42576) and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE by -0.3% (42723). It leads the AMD Radeon Pro 580X by 1.4% and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 by 1.6%. This proximity to the A6000, a much more expensive professional card, indicates the RTX 4070 SUPER provides exceptional compute density for its class. The combo rank of 313 suggests that in Minimum, the system is not limited by the CPU's position relative to its rivals; the CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-13100F, scores 17665 (-1% delta), which would likely not yield significantly different results in this GPU-bound title at higher settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 282.5 FPS, Medium yields 235.6 FPS, High reaches 198.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 153.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 45.7% reduction in performance. The gap between Medium and High is 37.1 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 45.1 FPS, showing a steepening performance cost at the highest preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results are still excellent for high-refresh-rate displays. Low settings produce 198.2 FPS, Medium delivers 155.6 FPS, High achieves 130.3 FPS, and Ultra settles at 98.0 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 42.6 FPS, and from Medium to High is 25.3 FPS. The performance penalty for Ultra at this resolution is significant, pushing the system below the 100 FPS mark.

At 3840x2160, the system approaches the limits of its GPU. Low settings yield 105.9 FPS, which is still above 100 FPS, but Medium drops to 81.3 FPS, High falls to 69.8 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 52.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 50% reduction in frame rate. The difference between 1440p and 4K at Ultra is notable: 98.0 FPS versus 52.9 FPS, a 46% decrease. This data suggests that 4K Ultra is only suitable for 60 Hz displays, while 4K Low can still drive a 100 Hz monitor.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, built on the AD104 chip with 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs. It operates at a base clock of 1980 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for the texture-heavy environments of Minimum at high resolutions.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial, with an FP32 throughput of 35.48 TFLOPS and a texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s. The pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s directly translates to fill rate, which the data suggests is sufficient to handle 4K rendering. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 29995 and 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 confirm its high-end positioning. The 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42576, places it just below the professional RTX A6000 (42653, -0.2% delta) and above the Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42723, -0.3% delta).

The measured FPS data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 3840x2160. The frame rate at 4K Ultra (52.9 FPS) is less than a third of the 1080p Low result (282.5 FPS). This scaling is consistent with a GPU that is fully utilized at higher resolutions, while the CPU has headroom. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is likely sufficient for Minimum's assets, as no min FPS data is provided to suggest memory paging issues. The GPU's support for DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 ensures modern rendering paths are available.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080, the data shows that Ultra settings at 153.4 FPS still exceed the refresh rate of most standard monitors (60 Hz, 144 Hz, or 165 Hz). Users with a 240 Hz display should consider High settings (198.5 FPS) to maximize frame rate while maintaining visual quality. Low settings at 282.5 FPS are only necessary for competitive play at the highest possible refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, High settings (130.3 FPS) provide an excellent balance, exceeding 120 Hz refresh rates. Medium settings (155.6 FPS) are recommended for 144 Hz displays, while Ultra (98.0 FPS) is acceptable for 100 Hz monitors but will not reach 144 Hz. Low settings (198.2 FPS) are unnecessary unless the user prioritizes frame rate over all visual fidelity.

For 3840x2160, the choice depends on the display's refresh rate. Low settings (105.9 FPS) are the only preset that exceeds 100 FPS, making it suitable for 100 Hz monitors. Medium settings (81.3 FPS) are viable for 60 Hz displays, providing better visuals without dropping below the 60 FPS threshold. High settings (69.8 FPS) offer a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, while Ultra (52.9 FPS) should only be used with VRR enabled on a 48-60 Hz range display, as it dips below the standard 60 FPS target.

The optimal experience per the measured rows is 2560x1440 at High settings, which delivers 130.3 FPS. This preset maintains high frame rates while leveraging the GPU's capabilities without the steep performance cost of Ultra. At 4K, High settings provide a playable 69.8 FPS, making it the best choice for those prioritizing resolution over refresh rate.