Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a robust experience in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. The benchmark data, measured across three resolutions and four quality presets, reveals a system capable of high frame rates, with the performance scaling patterns offering clear insight into which component governs output at various settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates demonstrate a classic scaling curve from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080, the combination produces an average of 327 FPS on Low settings, which is exceptionally high. Moving to 2560x1440, that same Low preset average drops to 213.9 FPS, a reduction of 113.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Low preset yields 116.2 FPS, showing a further decline. This pattern indicates that at lower resolutions, the system has ample headroom, and the limiting factor shifts dramatically as pixel count increases.

The High preset shows similar behavior. At 1080p, the average is 211.6 FPS. At 1440p, it falls to 136.7 FPS, and at 4K, it reaches 74.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, shows the steepest decline: 162.6 FPS at 1080p, 104.8 FPS at 1440p, and 55.3 FPS at 4K. The data suggests that the GPU begins to become the primary constraint at 4K, as the frame rate differential between Low and Ultra narrows at higher resolutions. Specifically, at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 164.4 FPS, while at 4K, that gap shrinks to 60.9 FPS, indicating the graphics card is working closer to its limit.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly telling. For the Medium preset, the average drops from 159.9 FPS at 1440p to 86.2 FPS at 4K, a 46.1% reduction. This significant drop suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, while powerful, faces a substantial workload increase when rendering four times the pixels of 1080p. The benchmark results indicate that for the smoothest 4K experience, the High preset at 74.7 FPS is the boundary for maintaining a high refresh rate, while 1440p offers a far more comfortable margin for all settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process node. It features 8448 shading units and 264 texture mapping units, with a boost clock of 2610 MHz. The card is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s. These specifications are directly reflected in the benchmark outcomes. The card's capability to handle high pixel counts is evident in the 4K Ultra result of 55.3 FPS, which, while playable, is the lowest average recorded in this data set.

The GPU's memory configuration appears sufficient for this title. With 16 GB of VRAM, there is no indication from the FPS data that memory capacity is a bottleneck, even at 4K Ultra settings. The card's compute power, measured at 44.10 TFLOPS FP32, drives the high frame rates seen at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 327 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU is not the limiting factor in that scenario; the frame rate is more likely constrained by the CPU or game engine's draw call limits.

Comparing the GPU to its nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER sits close to the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, with a deltaPct of -0.7, meaning it is slightly behind that card's average score. It is ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A2000 by 1.6% and the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile by 2.0%, while trailing the Intel Arc A550M by -2.1%. This data positions the GPU in a competitive mid-to-high tier, and the in-game FPS results align with expectations for a card of this caliber in a 2014 title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER achieves a combo rank of 183 out of 1733 tested combinations in Minimum. This places the pairing in the top 10.5% of all configurations tested for this game. The high ranking is consistent with the measured FPS, which shows the system delivering well over 60 FPS at 4K High and over 100 FPS at 1440p Ultra.

This rank of 183 indicates that the system outperforms the vast majority of other pairings in the database. The deltaPct between the CPU and its nearest rivals is minimal, showing the Ryzen 5 5600's average benchmark score of 21765 is nearly identical to the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (21635, +0.6%) and the AMD EPYC 9554P (21899, -0.6%). This suggests the CPU is not introducing a significant performance variance compared to its direct competitors. The overall combo rank is therefore heavily influenced by the GPU's strong showing, which sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The data shows a balanced system, but the GPU's high percentile is the primary driver for this excellent ranking.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER at 1920x1080 with High settings is 211.6 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming smoothly?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160, the system averages 74.7 FPS on High settings and 86.2 FPS on Medium settings. The Ultra preset drops to 55.3 FPS, which is still playable but below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER compare to the NVIDIA CMP 50HX?

A: Based on the average benchmark scores, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is 0.7% behind the NVIDIA CMP 50HX. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has an average score of 48704, while the CMP 50HX has a score of 49071.

Q: What is the combo rank for this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 183rd out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K. The frame rate differential between Low and Ultra presets narrows significantly from 1080p (164.4 FPS difference) to 4K (60.9 FPS difference), showing the graphics card is more heavily utilized.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between 1080p and 1440p on the Low preset?

A: The average FPS at 1080p Low is 327, while at 1440p Low it is 213.9. This represents a drop of 113.1 FPS when moving from 1080p to 1440p.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset is recommended, as it delivers an average of 162.6 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. The system has significant headroom at this resolution, and the visual fidelity of Ultra is worthwhile given the performance margin.

At 2560x1440, the High preset provides an excellent balance, with an average of 136.7 FPS. This allows for smooth gameplay on 144Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 1440p still achieves 104.8 FPS, making it a viable option for those prioritizing visual quality over maximum frame rate. The Medium preset at 159.9 FPS is also a strong choice for competitive play where higher frame rates are preferred.

For 3840x2160, the High preset is the best recommendation, producing an average of 74.7 FPS. This provides a smooth experience for most players. The Medium preset at 86.2 FPS offers a higher frame rate with a slight reduction in visual quality. The Ultra preset at 55.3 FPS is not recommended for those seeking a consistent 60 FPS experience, but it is usable for slower-paced gameplay. The Low preset at 4K (116.2 FPS) is not necessary given the High preset's performance, as the visual trade-off is significant.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support contribute to its overall performance. In the context of Minimum, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is not fully stressed.

At 1080p Low, the system achieves 327 FPS, a frame rate that is likely limited by the CPU's single-thread performance. The CPU's single-thread score in 3dmark is 882, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 2584, indicating strong per-core capabilities that are essential for high frame rates in older game engines. The CPU's 12 threads are sufficient to handle the game's workload without becoming a bottleneck, as evidenced by the high FPS at 1080p.

As resolution increases, the CPU's influence diminishes. The data shows that the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, confirming that the GPU takes over as the primary limiter. The Ryzen 5 5600's average benchmark score of 21765 places it in the 79th percentile among all CPUs, and its performance is within 0.9% of the Intel Core i7-11700F. This indicates that the CPU is well-matched with the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, providing enough processing power to feed the GPU at lower resolutions while not holding it back at higher ones.