Minimum

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this AMD Ryzen 5 5600F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combo in Minimum?

A: The combo ranks 2,142 out of 3,712 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field for this game.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600F compare to its closest CPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36,945 on average, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36,938 (0% delta). It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D by 0.2% (37,018) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 by 0.4% (37,093), and sits 0.5% behind the Intel Core i9-12900T (37,112).

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,282. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, scores 20,480, which is 1% higher.

Q: What frame rate does the combo achieve at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average of 92 FPS. This is the lowest average among the four settings at this resolution, with Low hitting 188 FPS, Medium 144 FPS, and High 121 FPS.

Q: Is there a resolution where the combo fails to maintain 60 FPS on High settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS drops to 42, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440 with High settings, it averages 78 FPS, so 4K is the only resolution where High settings fall short.

Q: How does the GPU's DirectX 12 performance compare to its DirectX 11 performance in synthetic tests?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER scores 67 in the Passmark DirectX 12 test, which is notably lower than its DirectX 11 score of 151. This suggests the card's DX12 path may be less optimized in certain workloads, though real-game results can differ.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary driver of frame rates in Minimum, particularly at higher resolutions. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for a 2019-era card. The GPU's base clock is 1605 MHz, boosting to 1770 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The card's 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs handle the game's geometry and pixel work, while 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present but likely underutilized in a third-person shooter from 2014.

The GPU's synthetic benchmark scores paint a mixed picture. Its Passmark G3D score of 18,169 places it in the 65th percentile, but its DirectX 12 score of 67 is weak compared to DirectX 11's 151. This suggests that Minimum, released in 2014, likely runs on a DirectX 11 or earlier path, meaning the card's older API strengths matter more. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,651 is low, but again, this game's engine predates that test. The GPU's compute performance, at 7,557 in Passmark GPU Compute, indicates headroom for physics or particle effects, though the game may not exploit this heavily.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is worth examining. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 32, and while VRAM may not be the sole culprit, the combination of high resolution and maxed textures could pressure the memory pool. The pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra result shows the card's limits. The FP32 throughput of 9.062 TFLOPS is respectable, yet the data suggests the card is more comfortable at lower resolutions where fill-rate demands are less punishing.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 188 FPS, which drops to 121 FPS at 1440p Low (a 36% reduction) and then to 65 FPS at 4K Low (a 46% reduction from 1440p). This scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario at lower settings, where the CPU has less impact and the RTX 2070 SUPER's raw throughput becomes the bottleneck.

For High settings, the progression is 121 FPS at 1080p, 78 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 46%, which is steeper than the 36% drop from 1080p to 1440p. This suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth and pixel rate are increasingly taxed as resolution climbs. At 4K High, the card is clearly stretched thin, as the 42 FPS average indicates it cannot maintain a smooth experience.

The Medium settings show a similar trend: 144 FPS at 1080p, 93 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K. The min FPS values at Medium (122 at 1080p, 79 at 1440p, 42 at 4K) show that even the lower bounds degrade proportionally, meaning there is no sudden frame-time spike — the card is consistently slower at higher resolutions. Ultra settings follow the same curve but at lower absolute numbers: 92 FPS at 1080p, 59 FPS at 1440p, and 32 FPS at 4K.

The interpretation is straightforward: the limiting component shifts from CPU to GPU as resolution increases. At 1080p, the Ryzen 5 5600F's six cores and 12 threads can feed frames fast enough, as evidenced by the 188 FPS Low result. By 4K, the GPU's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 113.3 GPixel/s pixel rate are the constraining factors, with the CPU having ample headroom. The data shows no signs of CPU limitation at any resolution, as even the lowest GPU-bound result (32 FPS at 4K Ultra) is far below what the CPU could theoretically generate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a wide spread of results. Low settings produce an average of 188 FPS, which is exceptionally high and suggests the game is not demanding on the CPU at this resolution. Medium settings yield 144 FPS with a min of 122 and max of 165, showing smooth performance with minimal frame-time variance. High settings average 121 FPS, which is still well above 60 FPS and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. Ultra settings drop to 92 FPS, which remains playable but indicates a significant cost for the highest visual quality. The 1080p data points to the GPU being the primary limiter even at Low settings, as the 188 FPS figure is likely near the card's maximum output for this scene.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down predictably. Low settings average 121 FPS, which is a 36% drop from 1080p Low. Medium settings hit 93 FPS (min 79, max 106), still smooth but with a slightly wider range. High settings average 78 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold and should feel fluid on most displays. Ultra settings fall to 59 FPS, which is technically below 60 FPS but very close — this is the first settings level where the combo struggles to maintain a locked 60 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that High is the sweet spot for this resolution, offering a 32% improvement over Ultra while maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the card's limitations become apparent. Low settings average 65 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. Medium settings average 50 FPS (min 42, max 57), showing that the card is now clearly GPU-bound with noticeable frame dips. High settings drop to 42 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard and may feel stuttery on fast-moving scenes. Ultra settings bottom out at 32 FPS, which is only suitable for turn-based or slow-paced gameplay. The 4K data reveals that the RTX 2070 SUPER cannot handle this game at maximum quality at this resolution, and even Low settings barely clear 60 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F plays a supporting role in this combo, as the game's frame rates at lower resolutions suggest the CPU is not the bottleneck. The processor has 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer), with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and boost clock of 4.00 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB per-core L2 cache provide ample memory for game data, while the 7 nm process node from TSMC keeps power draw at 65 W TDP. The CPU's benchmark scores indicate strong single-thread performance: a Passmark single-thread score of 2,872 and a Passmark physics score of 1,043.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are solid but not exceptional. Its Passmark multi-thread score of 19,236 and integer math score of 59,339 show that it can handle multiple tasks, but Minimum, being a 2014 game, likely relies more on single-core performance. The floating-point math score of 34,548 and extended instructions score of 16,266 suggest the CPU can process complex calculations if needed, but the game's engine probably doesn't stress these heavily. The data compression score of 232,836 and random string sorting score of 23,422 are high, but these are synthetic workloads that don't map directly to gaming.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 85th among all CPUs, with an average score of 36,945, places it in a strong position. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.5% of its score, indicating that the Ryzen 5 5600F is competitively positioned. However, the measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p Low (188 FPS), the GPU is still the limiting factor, as the CPU could theoretically push higher frame rates if the GPU allowed it. The 65 W TDP and AM4 socket make it an efficient choice, but the game's performance is dictated by the GPU's throughput rather than the CPU's compute capacity.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's resolution and performance priorities. At 1920x1080, the High preset (121 FPS) offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, delivering nearly double the frame rate of Ultra (92 FPS) while still maintaining a high level of detail. For users with 144 Hz monitors, the Medium preset (144 FPS) is the better choice, as it provides a 19% improvement over High and stays within a narrow frame-time range (min 122, max 165). Low settings (188 FPS) are only necessary for competitive play or for users with 240 Hz displays, as the visual compromise is significant.

At 2560x1440, the High preset (78 FPS) is the recommended choice, as it delivers a smooth experience above 60 FPS while offering better visuals than Medium (93 FPS). The Ultra preset (59 FPS) is just below 60 FPS, which may cause noticeable stutter on some displays, so it's best avoided unless the user prioritizes image quality over smoothness. Medium settings (93 FPS) are a viable alternative for users who want higher frame rates, but the difference between Medium and High is likely less noticeable than the difference between High and Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation is more nuanced. Low settings (65 FPS) are the only preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS, but the visual quality may be too compromised for some users. Medium settings (50 FPS) offer a better visual experience but require a variable refresh rate monitor to smooth out the frame dips (min 42, max 57). High (42 FPS) and Ultra (32 FPS) are not recommended for any gameplay scenario, as they fall below playable thresholds. For 4K users, the data suggests that Low or Medium is the only viable path, and even then, the experience will be marginal.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combo ranks 2,142 out of 3,712 tested combinations in Minimum, placing it in the 57.7th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking is relatively low, which is surprising given the CPU's strong 85th percentile ranking and the GPU's 65th percentile standing. The discrepancy suggests that the combo's performance in this specific game is held back by the GPU, particularly at higher resolutions where the card's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for maxed-out settings.

The GPU's nearest rivals provide context for its performance. The Quadro M4000M scores 1% higher, while the RTX 3070 Mobile and Intel Arc B570 are 1.2% and 1.3% higher, respectively. These are all close margins, indicating that the RTX 2070 SUPER is not dramatically outperformed or underperformed by its peers. However, the combo's rank of 2,142 suggests that many other combinations with similar GPUs or CPUs achieve better frame rates in Minimum, possibly due to better CPU-GPU balance or more favorable system configurations.

The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.5% of its average score, showing that the Ryzen 5 5600F is well-positioned among its peers. Yet the combo's overall rank is not as high as the CPU's percentile would suggest. This implies that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing, and that a stronger GPU (or a less demanding game) would yield a higher rank. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 188 FPS, which is excellent, but this is not enough to boost the overall rank, as the game's performance at higher resolutions drags down the average.