Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 pairs with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. This combination holds a rank of 1241 out of 3712 tested combos in this game, placing it in the upper third of all systems. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a configuration that scales predictably, with the CPU providing a solid foundation and the GPU becoming the primary driver of performance at higher graphical loads.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates on the AMD Socket AM4 platform with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This 7 nm part, fabricated by TSMC, features a 32 MB shared L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core. Its memory bandwidth is rated at 51.2 GB/s via dual-channel DDR4 support.

In synthetic benchmarks, the processor demonstrates balanced scaling from single-threaded to multi-threaded workloads. Its 3dmark scores progress from 882 in the single-thread test to 1737 for 2 threads, 3313 for 4 threads, 4798 for 8 threads, and peak at 5659 for max threads. This near-linear scaling through 8 threads indicates that the chip efficiently utilizes its physical cores, with diminishing returns only appearing when the 12 threads are fully engaged. Cinebench R23 results show 2584 points single-core and 18309 points multi-core, while Geekbench reports 1936 single-core and 9158 multi-core.

The CPU's percentile ranking against all processors is 74, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 20468. Among its nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V scores 20454 (0.1% slower), the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G scores 20425 (0.2% slower), and the AMD EPYC 9454P scores 20422 (0.2% slower). The closest competitor, the AMD EPYC 7713, trails by 0.5% with a score of 20363.

For Minimum, the 6-core/12-thread configuration is more than sufficient. The game, being from 2014, does not heavily tax multi-threaded performance. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 252 FPS average, a figure that suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck even at high frame rates. The single-thread performance, as indicated by the 3dmark single-thread score of 882 and Cinebench R15 single-core score of 260, is strong enough to feed the GPU efficiently. The data shows that at 1440p High, the frame rate drops to 104 FPS, and at 4K High it falls to 56 FPS, indicating that the CPU can maintain high throughput without becoming the limiting factor in these scenarios.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, codenamed Wheat Nas. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1295 MHz, a game clock of 2124 MHz, and a boost clock of 2430 MHz. Memory runs at 2438 MHz, effective 19.5 Gbps. The card has 3840 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, along with 60 RT cores. Its texture rate is 583.2 GTexel/s and pixel rate is 233.3 GPixel/s, with FP32 performance of 37.32 TFLOPS.

In GPU benchmarks, the card scores 4157 in 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12, 54228 in Geekbench Vulkan, and 18290 in Geekbench OpenCL. Passmark results show 24176 in G3D and 13473 in GPU compute. The GPU's percentile ranking is 51, placing it near the median of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 11627. Interestingly, its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (score 11680, 0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro 5500M (score 11528, 0.9% lower), and the NVIDIA Tesla K20c (score 11479, 1.3% lower). The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT scores 11842, 1.8% higher.

The 16 GB VRAM allocation is generous for Minimum, a game from 2014 that would not require such capacity. The memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and high-resolution rendering are not constrained by memory throughput. The GPU's role becomes evident in the measured FPS: at 4K Ultra, the system drops to 43 FPS average, while at 1080p Ultra it maintains 123 FPS. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions and settings, where the RX 7800 XT's raw compute and memory bandwidth dictate performance. The card's 96 ROPs and 583.2 GTexel/s fillrate are sufficient to handle the pixel and texture workloads at 1440p, where it delivers 79 FPS on Ultra settings.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured data shows a clear and consistent pattern of frame rate reduction as resolution increases. Starting at 1920x1080 with High settings, the system achieves 162 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 High, the frame rate drops to 104 FPS, a 35.8% reduction. At 3840x2160 High, the average falls to 56 FPS, which is a 65.4% reduction from the 1080p figure.

The Low settings preset shows a similar trend. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 252 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 162 FPS (35.7% reduction). At 4K Low, the average is 87 FPS, a 65.5% reduction from 1080p. This proportional scaling across resolutions for both Low and High presets indicates that the GPU is the limiting component in both cases. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a smaller performance gap between 1080p and 1440p, as the resolution increase would place more load on the GPU while the CPU workload remains relatively constant.

The Medium preset provides additional insight with its min and max FPS data. At 1080p Medium, the average is 193 FPS with a minimum of 164 and maximum of 222. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 124 FPS (min 106, max 143). At 4K Medium, the average is 67 FPS (min 57, max 77). The consistent percentage drops—35.8% from 1080p to 1440p and 45.9% from 1440p to 4K—reinforce that the GPU's rendering capabilities are the primary constraint. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output at all tested resolutions, as evidenced by the smooth scaling without any anomalous plateaus.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved with this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 252, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system averages 43 FPS, which is the lowest measured performance in the dataset.

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

A: At 2560x1440, High settings produce 104 FPS average, while Ultra settings produce 79 FPS average, a difference of 25 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance at 1080p?

A: Benchmark results indicate the GPU is the limiting factor, as frame rates scale proportionally with resolution changes, and the CPU's multi-threaded performance is sufficient for this game.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values recorded at Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at Medium settings are 164 at 1080p, 106 at 1440p, and 57 at 4K.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in this game?

A: This combo ranks 1241 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the upper third of all systems tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT achieves a rank of 1241 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places the system in the 66.6th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the systems tested. The rank is influenced by both the CPU and GPU components, but given that the game is from 2014 and the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher settings, the RX 7800 XT's capabilities are the dominant factor in this ranking.

The CPU's percentile of 74 and the GPU's percentile of 51 indicate that the processor is relatively stronger compared to its peers than the graphics card is. However, the combo rank of 1241 out of 3712 reflects a balanced pairing that performs well in this specific title. The measured frame rates show that the system is capable of delivering smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p across most settings, with 4K being the only resolution where performance dips below 60 FPS on High and Ultra presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 252 FPS. Medium settings average 193 FPS, with a minimum of 164 and maximum of 222. High settings average 162 FPS. Ultra settings average 123 FPS. This represents a range of 129 FPS between Low and Ultra, showing that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings average 162 FPS. Medium settings average 124 FPS, with a minimum of 106 and maximum of 143. High settings average 104 FPS. Ultra settings average 79 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 83 FPS, indicating that the GPU is still capable of maintaining high frame rates but is becoming more taxed.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily utilized. Low settings average 87 FPS. Medium settings average 67 FPS, with a minimum of 57 and maximum of 77. High settings average 56 FPS. Ultra settings average 43 FPS. The range between Low and Ultra narrows to 44 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is approaching its limits at this resolution, particularly with the more demanding presets.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 162 FPS average is the recommended choice for most users. It provides a substantial improvement in visual quality over Low (252 FPS) and Medium (193 FPS) while still delivering frame rates well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors. The Ultra preset at 123 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing visual fidelity, as it remains above 120 FPS.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 124 FPS average offers the best balance between visual quality and performance. The High preset at 104 FPS is acceptable for 100 Hz displays, while the Ultra preset at 79 FPS may be preferable for those with 75 Hz monitors. The Low preset at 162 FPS is excessive for most displays and sacrifices too much visual quality for the frame rate gain.

For 4K gaming, the Low preset at 87 FPS is the only option that consistently exceeds 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 67 FPS is playable but may experience drops to 57 FPS in demanding scenes. High settings at 56 FPS and Ultra at 43 FPS are below the 60 FPS threshold and would result in noticeable stuttering on standard 60 Hz displays. Users targeting 4K should opt for Low or Medium settings to maintain smooth gameplay, with the understanding that the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution.