Minimum

# Minimum with AMD Ryzen 5 5600F + AMD Radeon RX 7700

The data for Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014, shows this combo landing at rank 1298 out of 2939 tested combinations. That places the pairing in the upper-middle portion of the database, with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F providing 6 cores and 12 threads from the Zen 3 architecture, while the AMD Radeon RX 7700 brings 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and RDNA 3.0 architecture. The measured results reveal a system that handles 1080p with ease, remains competitive at 1440p, but begins to show strain at 4K, particularly under the Ultra preset.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lives. At Medium settings, the average frame rate falls from 164 FPS at 1920x1080 to 106 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 57 FPS at 3840x2160. That is a 35% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and another 46% drop from 1440p to 4K. The pattern in the data indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor as resolution climbs. The RX 7700's 16 GB frame buffer and 256-bit memory bus are sufficient for the lower resolutions, but the pixel throughput demands of 4K expose the card's limits.

Looking at High settings, the scaling is similar: 137 FPS at 1080p, 89 FPS at 1440p, and 48 FPS at 4K. The 4K result drops below the 60 FPS threshold, which is notable for a game from 2014 that is not particularly demanding by modern standards. The Low preset tells the same story with higher absolute numbers: 214 FPS at 1080p, 138 FPS at 1440p, and 74 FPS at 4K. Even at Low, 4K cannot maintain a locked 60 FPS, suggesting the RX 7700's raw rasterization power is the ceiling.

The Ultra preset shows the most severe scaling. From 105 FPS at 1080p, the frame rate drops to 68 FPS at 1440p, and then to 36 FPS at 4K. That final number is nearly unplayable for a shooter, where response time matters. The data implies that the RX 7700, despite its 16 GB of VRAM, is not a 4K-class card for this game when maxed out. The 48 FPS at 4K High is telling — it suggests that even moderate settings cannot overcome the pixel fill rate limitations at that resolution.

The relationship between resolution and FPS is not linear. The 1080p to 1440p transition costs roughly 35-40% of performance across all settings, while the 1440p to 4K transition costs another 45-50%. This quadratic-like scaling is typical of GPU-bound scenarios, where the number of pixels quadruples from 1080p to 4K. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears to have ample headroom at the lower resolutions, as evidenced by the 214 FPS result at 1080p Low.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the Navi 32 chip with RDNA 3.0 architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units. The memory subsystem is a defining feature: 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus delivers 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. For Minimum, a game from 2014, this memory configuration is overkill in capacity but appropriate for bandwidth demands at high resolutions.

The clock speeds are worth examining. The base clock is 1900 MHz, the game clock is 2041 MHz, and the boost clock reaches 2459 MHz. The memory runs at 2438 MHz with an effective 19.5 Gbps. These clocks, combined with the 25.18 TFLOPS FP32 compute throughput, explain the strong 1080p performance. The GPU's pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s are the specifications that determine how well it handles increasing resolution and texture detail.

At 4K Ultra, the 36 FPS average suggests the GPU is overwhelmed by the combination of high pixel count and maximum settings. The 16 GB VRAM is not the issue — a 2014 game is unlikely to exceed even 8 GB at 4K. Instead, the limiting factor is the raw shading and rasterization throughput. The 96 ROPs must fill 8.3 million pixels per frame at 4K, and at 36 FPS that represents roughly 300 million pixels per second, which is within the card's theoretical pixel rate but leaves no room for other effects.

The benchmark scores for the GPU support this interpretation. The PassMark G3D score of 20974 places it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 9060, which scores 16014 (1% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129 (1.7% higher). These rivals are comparable in raw compute but may have different memory configurations or architectures, which could affect results in specific games. For Minimum, the RX 7700's 16 GB buffer and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth appear to be fully utilized only at 4K, where the game's older engine may not efficiently use the available VRAM.

Settings Recommendations

The data supports a clear hierarchy of settings for this combo. At 1920x1080, even Ultra settings deliver 105 FPS, which is smooth for a third-person shooter. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 164 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play if the game has multiplayer elements. The Low preset reaches 214 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors and suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS, which is a solid experience for most players. High settings at 1440p drop to 89 FPS, still playable but with less headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra at 1440p produces 68 FPS, which is acceptable but may feel inconsistent in fast-paced combat. The Low preset at 1440p reaches 138 FPS, making it the best choice if frame rate is the priority.

The 4K resolution is where compromises become necessary. Medium settings at 3840x2160 yield 57 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS, which is borderline for a shooter. High settings drop to 48 FPS, and Ultra falls to 36 FPS, both of which are below the 60 FPS target most players expect. Low settings at 4K produce 74 FPS, which is the only preset that maintains playable frame rates at this resolution. For 4K, the recommendation is clear: Low settings if you must play at native resolution, or drop to 1440p for a better experience.

The measured minimum FPS values are only available for Medium settings: 48 FPS at 4K, 90 FPS at 1440p, and 139 FPS at 1080p. These minimums suggest that even the average frame rates do not tell the full story. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 48 FPS is close to the average of 57 FPS, indicating relatively consistent frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 139 FPS versus the average of 164 FPS shows more variance, possibly due to CPU-related hitches in certain scenes.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1298 out of 2939 tested combinations places this pairing in the 56th percentile of all tested combos. This is a mid-pack result, which is surprising given the individual components' specifications. The CPU ranks in the 85th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 36945, while the GPU ranks in the 58th percentile with an average score of 15852. The combination of a high-percentile CPU with a mid-percentile GPU results in an overall rank that reflects the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database are interesting. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36938 (0% difference), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018 (0.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093 (0.4% higher). The Ryzen 5 5600F's score of 36945 is essentially tied with these processors, suggesting that its 6 cores and 12 threads at 3.00 GHz base and 4.00 GHz boost are competitive with newer designs. The L3 cache of 32 MB shared is a notable feature for gaming workloads.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a different picture. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862 (0.1% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014 (1% higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679 (1.1% lower). The RX 7700's score of 15852 places it in a tight cluster with these cards, despite the architectural differences. The R9 370X is a much older card, while the RX 9060 is a newer RDNA generation, yet their average scores are nearly identical. This suggests that for this game, the GPU's performance is more dependent on driver optimization and game-specific factors than raw specifications.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates at a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and a theoretical bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. It has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor is built on TSMC's 7 nm process with 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die.

In Minimum, the CPU's role is evident in the 1080p results. At Low settings, the combo achieves 214 FPS, which is far above what the GPU alone would likely deliver at that resolution. This suggests the CPU has significant headroom and is not the limiting factor at 1080p. The PassMark single-thread score of 2872 and multithread score of 19236 indicate strong performance for a 6-core part. The integer math score of 59339 and floating point math score of 34548 are relevant for game physics and logic.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database are all within 0.5% of its average score. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225, AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, and Intel Core i9-12900T all fall within a narrow band of 36938 to 37112. This indicates that the Ryzen 5 5600F is well-positioned among modern processors, despite being a 5000-series part that was released in 2025. The 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that this is a capable processor for gaming.

The data suggests that the CPU becomes less relevant as resolution increases. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as the frame rates are 48-74 FPS depending on settings, which are well below what the CPU can support. The 12 threads may help with background tasks or streaming while gaming, but for pure frame rate, the 6 cores are sufficient for a game from 2014. The PassMark physics score of 1043 and data compression score of 232836 indicate the CPU handles computational workloads well, which could reduce stutter in complex scenes.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the sweet spot, with all presets exceeding 100 FPS. At 2560x1440, Medium and High presets remain playable at 106 FPS and 89 FPS respectively, while 3840x2160 struggles to maintain 60 FPS except at Low settings.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600F a bottleneck for the RX 7700 in this game?

A: No. The 1080p Low result of 214 FPS indicates the CPU has headroom. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking and single-thread score of 2872 suggest it can keep pace with the GPU at all tested resolutions.

Q: How much VRAM does this game need at 4K?

A: The RX 7700 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, which is more than sufficient for a 2014 game. The 4K performance limitations are due to the GPU's compute throughput, not memory capacity or bandwidth.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Medium averages 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS, while Ultra averages 68 FPS. The drop of 38 FPS represents a 36% reduction, suggesting Ultra settings add significant GPU load without proportional visual benefits.

Q: How does this combo compare to the RX 7700's nearest rivals in terms of average GPU score?

A: The RX 7700's PassMark G3D score of 20974 is within 1.7% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129) and 1% of the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014). The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, which is 0.1% higher than the RX 7700's average benchmark score of 15852.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset playable with this hardware?

A: The measured 36 FPS average at 3840x2160 Ultra is not recommended for a third-person shooter. Even 4K High at 48 FPS is below the 60 FPS target. For 4K, Low settings at 74 FPS is the only playable option.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear progression across presets. Low settings deliver 214 FPS average, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 164 FPS average with a minimum of 139 FPS and maximum of 188 FPS. High settings yield 137 FPS average, while Ultra settings drop to 105 FPS average. The spread from Low to Ultra is 109 FPS, representing a 51% reduction from the lowest to highest preset.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are more moderate. Low settings achieve 138 FPS average, Medium delivers 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS and maximum of 121 FPS, High produces 89 FPS, and Ultra drops to 68 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 70 FPS, a 51% reduction, which matches the 1080p scaling pattern. The Medium preset's minimum of 90 FPS suggests that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate remains above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the results show the GPU's limitations. Low settings produce 74 FPS average, Medium delivers 57 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS and maximum of 65 FPS, High yields 48 FPS, and Ultra drops to 36 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 38 FPS, a 51% reduction, consistent with the other resolutions. The Medium preset's minimum of 48 FPS is below the 60 FPS target, indicating that even Medium settings at 4K can experience noticeable frame drops in heavy scenes.

The measured data includes minimum and maximum FPS only for Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p, the range is 139 to 188 FPS, a variance of 49 FPS. At 1440p, the range is 90 to 121 FPS, a variance of 31 FPS. At 4K, the range is 48 to 65 FPS, a variance of 17 FPS. The decreasing variance at higher resolutions suggests that as the GPU becomes more fully utilized, frame times become more consistent. The 1080p Medium variance may be due to CPU-related frame pacing issues or driver overhead, while the 4K Medium variance reflects the GPU's consistent workload saturation.