Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER demonstrates a compelling performance profile in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. This combination of a modern 6-core Zen 3 processor and an Ada Lovelace GPU delivers exceptional frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, positioning it well within the top tier of the database's recorded configurations. The data reveals a system that is primarily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, yet shows remarkable headroom at 1080p, making it a versatile option for high-refresh-rate displays.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset is the clear recommendation at both 1440p and 4K resolutions. At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves an average of 128 FPS, which is an excellent result for a third-person shooter. While the Ultra preset offers marginally improved visuals, it comes with a significant performance cost, dropping the average to 98 FPS at the same resolution. The data suggests the jump from High to Ultra is not worth the 30 FPS sacrifice for most gameplay scenarios.

At 4K (3840x2160), the High preset is the most viable option for a smooth experience, delivering an average of 69 FPS. This is just above the 60 FPS threshold for comfortable play. The Medium preset runs at 82 FPS, which is smoother but requires a noticeable reduction in visual quality. The Ultra preset at 4K falls to 53 FPS, which can feel less responsive for a fast-paced shooter. The Low preset at this resolution yields 108 FPS, but the visual downgrade is substantial.

For competitive play at 1080p, the Medium preset provides the best combination of high frame rate and visual clarity. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers a 237 FPS average with a recorded minimum of 202 FPS, ensuring fluid motion even in demanding scenes. The High preset reaches 199 FPS, which is also excellent, but the Medium's higher minimum frame rate suggests more consistent performance. The Low preset at 1080p hits 299 FPS, which is only beneficial for those with extreme refresh rate monitors, and the graphical sacrifices are likely too severe for most users.

Ultimately, the most balanced experience across the board is the High preset. It provides a robust 128 FPS at 1440p and a playable 69 FPS at 4K, making it the most flexible setting for users who may switch between resolutions or simply want a great-looking game without worrying about performance dips.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, and its 12 GB of GDDR6X VRAM provides ample memory capacity for Minimum at all tested settings. The GPU's performance, characterized by its 1980 MHz base and 2475 MHz boost clocks, scales predictably with resolution. The benchmark results show a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the average FPS decreases, which is the hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario in this title.

The RTX 4070 SUPER's 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 192-bit bus interface are more than sufficient for the demands of this game. The data shows that even at the highest settings, the GPU is able to maintain playable frame rates, with the 4K Ultra preset at 53 FPS being the only result that dips below the 60 FPS threshold. This indicates that the GPU's raw compute power, rated at 35.48 TFLOPS, is the primary driver of performance, especially at higher resolutions where the rasterization workload increases.

The 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores suggest the GPU is well-prepared for more modern titles with ray tracing and DLSS, but their impact on Minimum is likely minimal given the game's age and the lack of such features in the benchmark data. The performance here is a direct measure of the GPU's traditional rendering capabilities, and it excels, placing in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs in the database. The GPU's 220 W TDP and 267 mm length indicate it is a substantial component, but its efficiency in this title is evident from the high frame rates achieved across the board.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this specific configuration of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER holds a rank of 465 out of 2939 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the top 16% of all recorded system configurations, which is a strong showing. The data suggests that this combo is significantly more powerful than the majority of systems that have been benchmarked for this game, likely due to the balance between the capable CPU and the high-end GPU.

The rank implies that there are 464 other combinations that deliver higher average frame rates. Given the GPU's percentile of 83 and the CPU's percentile of 85, this ranking is consistent with a high-performing system. The fact that it is not ranked higher is likely due to the presence of systems with more powerful, top-tier GPUs or CPUs that are better suited for maximizing frame rates in this specific title. However, for the vast majority of users, a top-16% ranking indicates that this system will provide an excellent gaming experience.

This placement also suggests that the combo is well-matched. The CPU does not appear to be a bottleneck that would severely limit the GPU's potential, as the performance scales well with resolution. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see a smaller performance gap between 1080p and 4K results. The data points to a system that is balanced, with the GPU taking on more responsibility as the resolution increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at the system's performance across three resolutions and four quality presets.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 299 FPS average.
• Medium: 237 FPS average, with a minimum of 202 FPS and a maximum of 273 FPS.
• High: 199 FPS average.
• Ultra: 152 FPS average.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 200 FPS average.
• Medium: 153 FPS average, with a minimum of 130 FPS and a maximum of 176 FPS.
• High: 128 FPS average.
• Ultra: 98 FPS average.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 108 FPS average.
• Medium: 82 FPS average, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS.
• High: 69 FPS average.
• Ultra: 53 FPS average.

The data shows a clear progression. At 1080p, the system is capable of delivering extremely high frame rates, even on the Ultra preset, which maintains an average of 152 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the Ultra preset drops below the 100 FPS mark, but High still provides a very smooth 128 FPS. At 4K, the performance becomes more demanding, with only the Low and Medium presets exceeding 100 FPS, and the High preset barely staying above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at each resolution shows a consistent frame time, with the minimum and maximum values indicating a stable experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for a smooth 4K experience?

A: Based on the data, the High preset at 3840x2160 is the recommended choice, delivering an average of 69 FPS. The Medium preset is also viable at 82 FPS, but the Ultra preset drops to 53 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the system is capable of very high frame rates at 1080p, with the Low preset achieving 299 FPS. While this could indicate some CPU limitation at the absolute highest frame rates, the consistent scaling across presets suggests the CPU is not a significant bottleneck, as the GPU is still the primary driver of performance differences.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there from 1440p High to 4K High?

A: The average frame rate drops from 128 FPS at 2560x1440 to 69 FPS at 3840x2160 on the High preset. This is a substantial 46% decrease, which is expected given the significant increase in pixel count at 4K.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 299, achieved at the 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: Yes, the data indicates no performance issues related to memory capacity. The game runs smoothly across all tested settings and resolutions, suggesting that 12 GB is more than enough for Minimum's requirements.

Q: How does this system compare to others in the database?

A: The combo ranks 465th out of 2939 tested configurations, placing it in the top 16% of all results. This indicates it outperforms the vast majority of systems tested for this game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, plays a supporting but crucial role in this configuration. Its base clock of 3.00 GHz and boost clock of 4.00 GHz provide ample processing power for game logic and physics in Minimum. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache is beneficial for gaming workloads, as it reduces latency when accessing frequently used data.

In the benchmark results, the CPU's influence is most apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, and the gap between the Low (299 FPS) and Ultra (152 FPS) presets shows that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to maintain high performance. The CPU's passmark single-thread score of 2872 and multi-thread score of 19236 indicate it is a solid performer, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. This strong single-thread performance is critical for games like Minimum, which often rely on a few main threads for most of the work.

However, as the resolution increases, the CPU's role diminishes relative to the GPU. The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is more pronounced, which is a classic sign of the GPU becoming the limiting factor. This is not a weakness of the CPU, but rather a reflection of the increased rendering workload placed on the GPU at higher resolutions. The data shows a well-balanced system where the CPU is powerful enough to avoid being a bottleneck at any of the tested settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K provides clear insight into the system's performance dynamics. At the High preset, the average FPS drops from 199 at 1080p to 128 at 1440p, a 36% decrease, and then to 69 at 4K, a further 46% decrease from the 1440p figure. This scaling pattern is a strong indicator that the system is GPU-limited at these higher resolutions.

If the CPU were the primary bottleneck, we would expect the frame rate to remain relatively flat as resolution increases, since the CPU's workload (game logic, draw calls) would stay constant. Instead, the significant drop in FPS as resolution climbs points directly to the GPU's rendering capabilities being the limiting factor. The RTX 4070 SUPER is a powerful card, but the sheer number of pixels at 4K (over 8 million) is a massive workload that even high-end GPUs struggle with in demanding titles.

The scaling also shows that the system has excellent headroom at 1080p. The 299 FPS at Low settings suggests that for competitive play at lower resolutions, the CPU and GPU can work in tandem to produce incredibly high frame rates. This makes the combo an excellent choice for gamers who prioritize high refresh rates over absolute visual fidelity. The data demonstrates that the performance is scalable and predictable, with the GPU being the dominant force in determining the final frame rate as resolution increases.