Minimum

# Minimum: AMD Ryzen 5 5600F + AMD Radeon RX 570

The benchmark results for Minimum with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination show a system that is decisively GPU-limited at higher resolutions, with the 4 GB RX 570 serving as the primary constraint. The data set spans three resolutions and four quality presets, revealing a performance curve that ranges from a playable 82 FPS at 1080p Low down to a slideshow-like 14 FPS at 4K Ultra. This pairing ranks 2814th out of 2939 tested combos, placing it in the lower quartile of all configurations in this game, which aligns with the GPU's age and the CPU's relatively modern architecture.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep performance cliff as resolution increases, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p Low, the system delivers 82 FPS, but this drops to 53 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 28 FPS at 4K Low. That represents a 66% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings, a drop that is far too large to be explained by CPU overhead alone. The scaling pattern across all presets is consistent: 4K performance is roughly one-third to one-half of 1080p performance, indicating that the Radeon RX 570's rendering throughput is the limiting factor.

When examining the Medium preset, which is the only tier with complete min/max data, the frame times tell a similar story. At 1080p Medium, the average is 63 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. Stepping up to 1440p Medium reduces the average to 40 FPS, with min/max of 34 and 46 FPS respectively. At 4K Medium, the average collapses to 22 FPS, with a minimum of 19 FPS and a maximum of 25 FPS. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37%, and from 1440p to 4K is another 45%, showing that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are being progressively saturated.

The High preset follows the same trajectory: 53 FPS at 1080p, 34 FPS at 1440p, and 18 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, starting at 40 FPS at 1080p and plummeting to 26 FPS at 1440p, then 14 FPS at 4K. These numbers indicate that the RX 570's 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are insufficient for 4K rendering in this title, regardless of quality settings. Even at Low settings, 4K only achieves 28 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The scaling suggests that the CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, has ample headroom even at 1080p, as the frame rate improvements from lowering resolution are substantial — a sign that the GPU is the bottleneck at every resolution tested.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the dominant performance influencer in this configuration, and its specifications explain the observed frame rates. The GPU features a 4 GB GDDR5 memory pool on a 256-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. It operates at a base clock of 1168 MHz and a boost clock of 1244 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective). The chip, codenamed Polaris 20, uses the GCN 4.0 architecture on a 14 nm process from GlobalFoundries, housing 5,700 million transistors on a 232 mm² die. With 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, the GPU achieves a pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 159.2 GTexel/s.

The 4 GB VRAM capacity is a critical limitation, especially at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the game demands more memory than the GPU can efficiently provide, resulting in a 14 FPS average. The drop from Medium to Ultra at 4K is 36% (from 22 to 14 FPS), which is more severe than the drop at 1080p (from 63 to 40 FPS, a 37% reduction — interestingly similar in percentage terms). This suggests that texture memory pressure and shading complexity scale together, but the absolute frame rates at 4K are so low that the experience is compromised regardless. The GPU's percentile ranking of 74th among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28766, places it slightly below the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (which scores 28874, a 0.4% difference) and above the AMD Radeon R9 M295X (28580, 0.7% difference). This mid-range standing is consistent with the measured FPS results, which show the card handling 1080p well but struggling beyond that.

The GPU's power characteristics — a 150 W TDP with a single 6-pin connector and a suggested 450 W PSU — are not directly reflected in the FPS data, but they frame the card as a mainstream part. In Minimum, the RX 570's performance at 1080p Low (82 FPS) and 1080p Medium (63 FPS) shows it can handle the game at standard HD resolutions with smooth frame rates. However, the 4K results, even at Low with 28 FPS, confirm that this GPU is not designed for ultra-high-resolution gaming in this title, likely due to both the 4 GB memory limit and the 5.095 TFLOPS compute ceiling.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F plays a supporting role in this combination, and the data indicates it does not bottleneck the GPU in Minimum. The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer) using a 7 nm process from TSMC. It runs at a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel mode with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

The CPU's benchmark scores show strong single-thread and multi-thread performance: a Passmark single-thread score of 2872 and a multithread score of 19236. Its average benchmark score is 36945, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5600F is essentially tied with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (which scores 36938, a 0% delta), slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, -0.2% delta), and within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 and Intel Core i9-12900T. This level of compute performance is more than sufficient for a game like Minimum, which is a 2014 third-person shooter with modest CPU demands.

The evidence for CPU headroom comes from the resolution scaling. When the resolution drops from 4K to 1080p at the same settings, the frame rate increases significantly — for example, from 18 to 53 FPS on High and from 28 to 82 FPS on Low. If the CPU were the limiting factor, these increases would be much smaller, as the CPU would cap the frame rate regardless of resolution. The fact that 1080p Low reaches 82 FPS while 4K Low only hits 28 FPS proves the GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, are likely idle or lightly loaded during these benchmarks. The CPU's Passmark physics score of 1043 and integer math score of 59339 suggest it can handle game logic and physics without issue, leaving the GPU as the sole determinant of the frame rates measured.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this pairing of the Ryzen 5 5600F and Radeon RX 570 holds the rank of 2814 out of 2939 total combos. That places it in the bottom 4.3% of all configurations, which is a low standing but not entirely unexpected given the GPU's age and mid-range positioning. The combo rank is driven almost entirely by the GPU, as the CPU ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 74th percentile among all GPUs. The discrepancy between these two percentile values highlights the imbalance: the CPU is a modern, capable part, but the RX 570 is a legacy GPU from 2017 that is now end-of-life.

To contextualize the GPU's contribution, the RX 570's average benchmark score of 28766 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (28874, a -0.4% delta), which is surprising given the generational gap, but the scores are what they are. The RX 570 is slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M295X (28580, 0.7% delta) and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 (28421, 1.2% delta), but behind the AMD Radeon RX 470 (28996, -0.8% delta). These rival comparisons show that the GPU is a borderline performer, and in Minimum, the measured FPS reflects this: the system is only truly playable at 1080p with Low or Medium settings, with 82 and 63 FPS respectively.

The low combo rank of 2814 out of 2939 means that most other tested configurations outperform this one in Minimum. This is a clear signal that the RX 570 is the weak link, and the Ryzen 5 5600F's high percentile ranking cannot compensate. For a user with this combo, the data suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield dramatic improvements, while upgrading the CPU would provide minimal gains in this specific game. The rank also implies that at 1440p and 4K, the combo is among the worst performers, which is consistent with the measured FPS figures that fall below 60 FPS at 1440p for all settings except Low (53 FPS).

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the system is capable of smooth gameplay across multiple presets. The Low preset delivers 82 FPS, Medium delivers 63 FPS, and High delivers 53 FPS — all above the 60 FPS threshold for playability, with Low and Medium being the best choices for a fluid experience. Ultra at 1080p drops to 40 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced third-person shooter action. The Medium preset at 1080p, with its min/max of 53/72 FPS, offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the minimum frame rate stays above 50 FPS, avoiding noticeable stutter.

At 1440p, the options narrow considerably. Low is the only preset that maintains an average above 50 FPS, hitting 53 FPS. Medium drops to 40 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS ideal but still playable for a slower-paced game. High at 34 FPS and Ultra at 26 FPS are marginal, with the latter likely causing noticeable frame pacing issues. For 1440p users, the recommendation is to use Low settings for a consistent experience, or Medium if visual fidelity is prioritized over frame rate smoothness. The measured Medium data at 1440p shows a minimum of 34 FPS, which is below the 40 FPS average, indicating potential dips during intense scenes.

At 4K, the data shows this combo is not viable for any preset. Even Low settings only achieve 28 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable gameplay in a third-person shooter. Medium (22 FPS), High (18 FPS), and Ultra (14 FPS) are all unplayable. The recommendation for 4K is to avoid it entirely with this hardware, as the 4 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient. The best overall experience, per the measured rows, is 1080p Low or Medium, with Low offering the highest frame rate (82 FPS) and Medium providing a better visual experience at 63 FPS while maintaining a 53 FPS minimum. For users with a 1440p monitor, dropping to Low settings is the only way to stay above 50 FPS average.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the system consistently exceeds 50 FPS across multiple presets. At 1080p Low, the average is 82 FPS; at Medium, it is 63 FPS; at High, it is 53 FPS. At 1440p, only Low reaches 53 FPS, and at 4K, all presets fall below 30 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The frame rate scales dramatically with resolution — from 82 FPS at 1080p Low to 28 FPS at 4K Low — which indicates the Radeon RX 570 is the limiting component. The Ryzen 5 5600F, with its 85th percentile CPU ranking, has sufficient headroom, as lowering resolution consistently increases FPS.

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at Ultra settings?*

A: At 1080p Ultra, the system achieves 40 FPS, which is playable but not smooth. At 1440p Ultra, the average drops to 26 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 14 FPS. The data suggests Ultra is only viable at 1080p, and even then, the frame rate is below the 60 FPS ideal.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to others?

A: This combination ranks 2814th out of 2939 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the bottom 4.3% of all configurations, reflecting the GPU's modest performance despite the CPU's high percentile standing.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 40 FPS at 1440p Medium, with a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 46 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS target but may be acceptable for some players, though frame dips could be noticeable.

Q: Is the 4 GB VRAM on the RX 570 sufficient for this game?

A: At 1080p, the 4 GB memory is adequate, as seen in the 82 FPS Low result. However, at 4K, the frame rates collapse (14-28 FPS across all presets), indicating that the memory capacity and bandwidth are insufficient for high-resolution rendering in Minimum.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combo is as follows, organized by resolution and settings:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 82 FPS average
• Medium: 63 FPS average, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS
• High: 53 FPS average
• Ultra: 40 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 53 FPS average
• Medium: 40 FPS average, with a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 46 FPS
• High: 34 FPS average
• Ultra: 26 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 28 FPS average
• Medium: 22 FPS average, with a minimum of 19 FPS and a maximum of 25 FPS
• High: 18 FPS average
• Ultra: 14 FPS average

These numbers show a clear progression: at 1080p, the system delivers playable frame rates for Low through High presets, with Ultra being borderline. At 1440p, only Low remains above 50 FPS, and at 4K, every preset is below 30 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data across all resolutions, providing insight into frame consistency: the gap between min and max is 19 FPS at 1080p, 12 FPS at 1440p, and 6 FPS at 4K. This narrowing gap at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is consistently saturated, leaving little variance in frame times. The data confirms that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can leverage the CPU's 6-core, 12-thread architecture to push the RX 570 to its limits, achieving a 63 FPS average at Medium settings with a 53 FPS minimum.