Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. Benchmark data shows the pairing is well-balanced, with the CPU providing strong multi-threaded throughput and the GPU offering substantial rasterization power. The measured frame rates indicate that this combo excels at high refresh rate gaming at 1440p, while 4K remains a challenge at higher presets.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. At High settings, the combo achieves 79.8 FPS, and at Low settings it reaches 120.4 FPS, making it ideal for smooth, high-refresh-rate gameplay.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 95.2 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play, indicating the combination has ample headroom for maximum graphical detail at this resolution.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: 4K gaming is only viable at lower settings. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields 33.6 FPS, which is below playable standards. Dropping to Low settings raises the average to 64.4 FPS, which is playable but requires significant visual compromises.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500's multi-threaded performance compare to its rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 20875 is effectively tied with the Intel Core i5-12500 (20897, -0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (20900, -0.1%). It is also just 0.1% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7J13 (20845) and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i5-12600T (20917).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all other graphics cards?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER is in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. This indicates it performs better than the majority of graphics cards, but it is not a top-tier part, which aligns with its 4K limitations.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This is a significant resource for handling textures and geometry at high resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows a clear progression of performance across presets and resolutions. For the best overall experience, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. It delivers 91.9 FPS, which is a substantial improvement over the High preset's 79.8 FPS while maintaining a higher level of visual quality than Low. The jump from Medium to High at 1440p costs 12.1 FPS, while the jump from Low to Medium costs 28.5 FPS, suggesting that Medium offers the most efficient use of GPU resources.

At 1920x1080, the High preset is the optimal choice for high-refresh-rate displays, hitting 119 FPS. Ultra at 1080p still provides a very playable 95.2 FPS, so users with 60Hz monitors can comfortably max out the game's settings. For those seeking the absolute highest frame rates at 1080p, the Low preset achieves 186.8 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play.

The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 is not recommended, as the 33.6 FPS average falls below the standard for a smooth experience. At 4K, users should use the Low preset (64.4 FPS) to achieve playability, as the Medium preset (52.6 FPS) and High preset (40.6 FPS) both dip into ranges that may cause noticeable stutter. The data suggests that this combination is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and support for DDR4 memory with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth provide a solid foundation for gaming. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates strong scaling from 2 threads (1645 in 3DMark) to 8 threads (4593), with a max thread score of 5411, indicating that the additional cores are effectively utilized.

This multi-threaded capability is relevant for Minimum, a third-person shooter that can leverage multiple cores for game logic and physics. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16429 and single-core score of 2319 show a balanced profile that can handle both heavily threaded workloads and the primary game thread. The PassMark multithread score of 19330 and single-thread score of 3058 reinforce this, showing that the processor is not a bottleneck in this pairing.

The CPU's performance is closely matched with its nearest rivals. It sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core i5-12500, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE, AMD EPYC 7J13, and Intel Core i5-12600T in average benchmark scores. This suggests that the Ryzen 5 5500 provides a level of processing power that is competitive with modern mid-range options, ensuring that the GPU is not starved of data in Minimum.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER holds a rank of 1058 out of 1733 combos. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the rankings, which is a reflection of the GPU's age and performance tier rather than any significant CPU limitation. The data indicates that while this combo is not a top-tier performer, it is far from the bottom, offering a competent gaming experience.

The rank of 1058 suggests that many other, more modern combinations will outperform this one, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU is the primary limiting factor. However, the measured FPS data shows that this rank is not indicative of a poor experience at 1080p and 1440p. The fact that the combo achieves over 60 FPS at High settings in 1440p demonstrates that it holds its own against a significant portion of the tested hardware.

The CPU's position in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, combined with the GPU's 65th percentile, explains the overall ranking. The GPU is the weaker link in this pairing, and its performance cap prevents the combo from climbing higher in the rankings. This is a classic example of a balanced mid-range system that is well-suited for its intended resolution targets.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the dominant factor in this combination's gaming performance. Built on the Turing architecture with a 12 nm process, it features 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Its base clock of 1605 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz are supplemented by 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, which provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is crucial for handling the textures and assets in Minimum at higher resolutions.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial, with an FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS and a pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s. The data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rate differences across settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low (186.8 FPS) and Ultra (95.2 FPS) is 91.6 FPS, showcasing the GPU's headroom at lower resolutions. At 4K, the same settings difference is only 30.8 FPS (64.4 vs 33.6), indicating that the GPU is becoming fully saturated.

The RTX 2070 SUPER's performance is closely matched with several rivals. It is 0.5% slower than the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22307), 0.9% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (22006), 2.3% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (22729), and 2.5% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (21670). This places the GPU in a competitive mid-range segment. The 65th percentile ranking confirms that it is a capable card, but its end-of-life production status and the demands of 4K resolution ultimately limit its performance ceiling in this game.