Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter from 2014. The measured data reveals a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings, with the GPU emerging as the primary bottleneck at higher loads. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across all resolutions and presets, examining the roles of the CPU and GPU in shaping the final performance picture.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and clearly isolates the GPU as the limiting component. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 119.7 FPS at 1920x1080 to 77.1 FPS at 2560x1440, a substantial reduction of 42.6 FPS. Pushing further to 3840x2160, the average collapses to 43.7 FPS, meaning the transition from 1080p to 4K costs 76 FPS, or roughly 63.5% of the initial performance.

This steep decline is a classic symptom of GPU-bound rendering. The RTX 2070 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, is being saturated by the increasing pixel count. The data shows a near-linear relationship between resolution and frame rate loss, suggesting that the CPU is not a constraining factor in this scaling. The Ryzen 5 5600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, has ample headroom at these resolutions, as evidenced by the fact that performance drops are entirely proportional to the GPU's workload.

The scaling pattern also reveals how settings interact with resolution. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 33.2 FPS (63.7 vs 30.5). At 1080p, that same settings gap is 94.4 FPS (184.7 vs 90.3). This indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU and GPU have more spare capacity to render additional effects, while at 4K, the GPU is already working near its limit, making each setting tier a more significant performance hit. The data implies that for a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K, the user must be willing to accept Medium settings or lower, as even High settings fall short of that target.

GPU Role

The RTX 2070 SUPER is the definitive performance driver in this configuration. Its Turing architecture, built on a 12 nm process, provides 2,560 shading units and a boost clock of 1770 MHz. The benchmark data shows that the GPU's capabilities are directly reflected in the measured FPS, particularly in the way settings affect performance. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this game, as there is no evidence of texture thrashing or sudden frame drops that would indicate memory capacity issues.

The relationship between clock speeds and FPS is evident in the scaling. The GPU's base clock of 1605 MHz and boost of 1770 MHz provide a stable foundation, but the real story is in the memory subsystem. With a 256-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, the card can feed its shading units efficiently. This is why the difference between Medium and High settings is relatively modest at 1440p (15 FPS, from 92.1 to 77.1), but more pronounced at 4K (9.3 FPS, from 53 to 43.7). The higher resolution demands more memory bandwidth, and the card's capacity to deliver that bandwidth determines the performance ceiling.

The GPU's passmark G3D score of 18,169 places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival is the NVIDIA RTX A400, which scores 22,307, a 0.5% difference. This positioning suggests that the 2070 SUPER is a solid mid-to-high-tier performer, but its age (released in 2019) means it struggles with the most demanding 4K presets. The data confirms that this GPU is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can maintain high frame rates even on Ultra settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy for optimal settings based on resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset offers the best balance, delivering 119.7 FPS. While Low settings push to 184.7 FPS, the visual fidelity loss is substantial, and Ultra drops to 90.3 FPS, which is still very playable but sacrifices 29.4 FPS for marginal visual gains. Medium at 1080p yields 142.1 FPS, a solid middle ground, but High is the sweet spot for a smooth, visually rich experience.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts. High settings produce 77.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays. Medium settings offer 92.1 FPS, providing a safer buffer for demanding scenes or high-refresh-rate monitors. Ultra at 1440p drops to 61.2 FPS, which is technically playable but leaves little headroom. For 1440p, Medium is the recommended preset, as it provides 15 FPS more than High while still maintaining good visual quality.

The 4K results are the most constrained. Ultra settings are not viably playable, with an average of 30.5 FPS. High is marginal at 43.7 FPS, and Medium hits 53 FPS. Low settings achieve 63.7 FPS, which is the only preset that clears the 60 FPS bar. For 4K, the data suggests that Low settings are the only way to achieve a consistently smooth experience with this combo, or the user must accept a lower frame rate on Medium.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Only on Low settings, where the average FPS is 63.7. Medium drops to 53 FPS, and High falls to 43.7 FPS, so 60 FPS at 4K requires the lowest preset.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Medium settings, which deliver 92.1 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while maintaining higher visual fidelity than Low (123.8 FPS) and better performance than High (77.1 FPS) or Ultra (61.2 FPS).

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 1440p on High settings?

A: The 1080p High preset averages 119.7 FPS, which is 42.6 FPS higher than the 1440p High result of 77.1 FPS. This represents a 55.3% performance increase.

Q: Does the CPU limit performance in this game?

A: The data does not indicate CPU limitation. The Ryzen 5 5600, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18,309, provides sufficient headroom, as FPS scales directly with resolution and settings, consistent with GPU-bound behavior.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Ultra and Low at 1080p?

A: The difference is 94.4 FPS, with Low averaging 184.7 FPS and Ultra averaging 90.3 FPS. This shows the significant performance cost of the Ultra preset.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 1066th out of 1733 tested combos, placing it in the top 61.5% of all configurations tested for this game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 plays a supporting but crucial role in this configuration. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 3 architecture, provide more than enough processing power for Minimum. The CPU's benchmark scores paint a picture of a capable mid-range processor: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,309 and a single-core score of 2,584, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs.

The absence of CPU bottlenecks is evident from the resolution scaling data. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see similar FPS across different resolutions, but the data shows a clear and consistent decline as resolution increases. This confirms that the CPU is not the primary constraint. The Ryzen 5 5600's boost clock of 4.40 GHz and 32 MB of shared L3 cache ensure that it can feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p.

The CPU's nearest rival is the Intel Xeon D-1746TER, with a deltaPct of 0.6, indicating the Ryzen 5 5600 is marginally faster. This performance headroom means that at 1080p Low settings, where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU can still push 184.7 FPS. The data suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this game, even at lower resolutions, making it a solid pairing for the RTX 2070 SUPER.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high across all settings. Low averages 184.7 FPS, Medium 142.1 FPS, High 119.7 FPS, and Ultra 90.3 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra (94.4 FPS) shows the full range of performance available. This resolution is clearly the sweet spot for this combo, with even the most demanding preset easily exceeding 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops but remains strong. Low averages 123.8 FPS, Medium 92.1 FPS, High 77.1 FPS, and Ultra 61.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 62.6 FPS, reflecting the increased GPU load. All presets remain above 60 FPS, making 1440p a viable option for high-refresh-rate gaming on Medium or High.

At 3840x2160, the limitations of the GPU become apparent. Low averages 63.7 FPS, Medium 53 FPS, High 43.7 FPS, and Ultra 30.5 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 33.2 FPS. Only the Low preset manages to clear 60 FPS, and even then, it is a marginal victory. This resolution is only suitable for users who prioritize resolution over visual fidelity or frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination ranks 1066th out of 1733 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the 61.5th percentile of all configurations, indicating a solidly mid-pack performer. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R20 score of 7,689) and the GPU's capable but aging architecture.

The GPU's performance relative to its peers is telling. The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22,206, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, scores 22,307, a difference of only 0.5%. This tight grouping suggests that the 2070 SUPER is well-positioned within its performance class, but it is not a top-tier card.

The combo's rank of 1066 indicates that while this is a competent pairing for Minimum, there are many more powerful configurations available. The data suggests that the CPU is a stronger performer relative to its peers (79th percentile) than the GPU (65th percentile). This implies that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing, and users seeking higher frame rates at 4K would benefit more from a GPU upgrade than a CPU upgrade. The overall rank of 1066 out of 1733 is a fair reflection of the combo's balanced, mid-range capabilities.