Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers a top-tier performance profile in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The data places this combination at rank 170 out of 2939 tested combos, placing it in the top 6% of all configurations. This is a decisive result that signals the system is built for high-refresh-rate dominance, though the specific bottlenecks shift dramatically depending on the resolution and settings selected.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame field provides the most direct assessment: this pairing sits at rank 170 out of 2939 combos. That percentile placement indicates the system outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations, but it does not claim the absolute top spot. The data suggests that while the RTX 4090 is a flagship GPU, the Ryzen 5 5600F's mid-range positioning prevents this combo from reaching the very pinnacle of the leaderboard. The 2939 tested combos include a wide spectrum of hardware, so being in the top 6% is a strong showing.

To contextualize the CPU's contribution, the Ryzen 5 5600F achieves an average benchmark score of 36945, with a percentileVsAllCpus of 85. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36938 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018 (-0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093 (-0.4% delta). These sub-1% differences indicate that the CPU is performing exactly as expected for its class, neither exceeding nor lagging behind its direct competition. The Intel Core i9-12900T at 37112 (-0.5% delta) rounds out the group, confirming that the 5600F is in a performance tier where synthetic benchmarks are virtually indistinguishable.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4090 posts an average benchmark score of 60347 with a percentileVsAllGpus of 88. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc Pro A60 at 60326 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 at 60140 (0.3% delta), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 at 58657 (2.9% delta). The 4090's 2.9% advantage over the V710 is the largest spread in this group, but the overall picture is one of parity among high-end workstation and gaming GPUs in synthetic tests. The fact that this combo still only reaches rank 170 suggests that other tested configurations with similarly strong GPUs but faster CPUs achieve higher scores in Minimum's specific workload.

The measured FPS data reinforces this ranking. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 299 FPS average, which is exceptional but not the theoretical maximum. That ceiling is likely imposed by the CPU's single-thread throughput rather than the GPU's raw power. The rank of 170 out of 2939 is therefore a holistic measure that accounts for this CPU-GPU balance, placing it firmly in the enthusiast tier but below the absolute top configurations that pair the 4090 with a higher-end processor.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a high frame rate?

A: At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 193 on Ultra to 299 on Low. At 1440p, it ranges from 124 on Ultra to 254 on Low. At 4K, it ranges from 67 on Ultra to 137 on Low. The data shows that 1080p Low and 1440p Low both exceed 250 FPS, while 4K Low is the only 4K preset to break 100 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4090's memory bandwidth affect performance in this game?

A: The RTX 4090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. This is a substantial amount of memory bandwidth that ensures the GPU is never starved for data, even at 4K resolution where texture loads are highest.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600F a bottleneck at 1080p with this GPU?

A: The data suggests yes. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 299, while at 1080p High it drops to 253. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 106 FPS (from 299 to 193), which is a larger absolute change than at 4K, where the same settings transition yields 70 FPS (from 137 to 67). This indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads become the limiting factor.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Medium and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Medium averages 194 FPS with a minimum of 165 and maximum of 223, while Ultra averages 124 FPS. This represents a 70 FPS drop from Medium to Ultra, which is a 36% reduction in average frame rate.

*Q: Does this combo support ray tracing in Minimum?*

A: The RTX 4090 features 128 RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). However, the measured FPS data does not include any ray tracing specific benchmarks or settings, so the game's implementation and performance impact cannot be quantified from this data.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to other configurations?

A: The combo ranks 170 out of 2939 tested combos, placing it in the top 5.8% of all configurations. This is a strong rank, but the presence of 169 higher-ranked combos indicates that other CPU-GPU pairings achieve better results in this specific game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain why it excels in Minimum. The GPU is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 16,384 shading units, 512 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output units. It operates at a base clock of 2235 MHz and boosts to 2520 MHz, which are high frequencies for a flagship card. The 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus delivers 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, ensuring that even the most demanding 4K textures are loaded without issue.

The GPU's compute capabilities are staggering: 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s. For a 2014 game like Minimum, this GPU is vastly overprovisioned, which is why the measured FPS numbers are so high across all resolutions. The pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s means the GPU can fill frames extremely quickly, which is critical for high refresh rate gaming.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU's scaling behavior. At 1080p, the GPU is not the primary constraint. The average FPS at 1080p Low is 299, which is near the 300 FPS mark. As settings increase to Ultra, the FPS drops to 193, showing that the GPU begins to take on more work but still has headroom. At 1440p, the GPU starts to show its strength more clearly: Low hits 254 FPS, while Ultra still manages 124 FPS. At 4K, the GPU is fully engaged: Low averages 137 FPS, and Ultra drops to 67 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 67 FPS is the first time the GPU appears to be the sole limiting factor, as the CPU has less influence at higher resolutions.

The RTX 4090's launch MSRP is 1,599 USD, and it is marked as end-of-life in production status. It uses a 450 W TDP and requires an 850 W suggested power supply, with a triple-slot cooler. The GPU's nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks is the Intel Arc Pro A60, which scores 60326 (0% delta), indicating that the 4090 is performing at the expected level for its class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers the highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 299 FPS, which is the highest recorded value in the entire dataset. Medium settings average 271 FPS, with a minimum of 231 and maximum of 312. High settings average 253 FPS, and Ultra settings average 193 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 106 FPS, showing that the GPU can handle the additional workload but the CPU limits the absolute ceiling.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but begin to show more variation. Low settings average 254 FPS, Medium averages 194 FPS with a minimum of 165 and maximum of 223, High averages 163 FPS, and Ultra averages 124 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 130 FPS, which is larger than at 1080p. This indicates that the GPU is starting to become more involved, but the CPU still provides enough throughput to keep frame rates above 120 FPS on Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the GPU takes center stage. Low settings average 137 FPS, Medium averages 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 and maximum of 120, High averages 88 FPS, and Ultra averages 67 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 70 FPS, which is smaller in absolute terms than at lower resolutions but represents a larger percentage decrease (from 137 to 67, or a 51% reduction). This is consistent with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck at 4K.

The data shows a clear trend: at 1080p, the CPU limits performance; at 1440p, the balance shifts; at 4K, the GPU is fully saturated. The Medium preset at each resolution provides the only minimum and maximum FPS readings in the dataset, with 1080p Medium showing 231-312 FPS, 1440p Medium showing 165-223 FPS, and 4K Medium showing 89-120 FPS. These ranges indicate consistent frame pacing, with no significant stuttering or frame drops.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling analysis reveals how the system's performance degrades as pixel count increases. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by approximately 15-20% across all settings. For example, Low settings go from 299 FPS at 1080p to 254 FPS at 1440p, a drop of 45 FPS or 15%. Medium settings go from 271 FPS to 194 FPS, a drop of 77 FPS or 28%. High settings go from 253 FPS to 163 FPS, a drop of 90 FPS or 36%. Ultra settings go from 193 FPS to 124 FPS, a drop of 69 FPS or 36%.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is more pronounced. Low settings drop from 254 FPS to 137 FPS, a reduction of 117 FPS or 46%. Medium settings drop from 194 FPS to 105 FPS, a reduction of 89 FPS or 46%. High settings drop from 163 FPS to 88 FPS, a reduction of 75 FPS or 46%. Ultra settings drop from 124 FPS to 67 FPS, a reduction of 57 FPS or 46%. The consistency of the 46% reduction from 1440p to 4K across all settings suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor at these resolutions.

The full 1080p to 4K scaling shows the overall impact. Low settings drop from 299 FPS to 137 FPS, a 54% reduction. Medium settings drop from 271 FPS to 105 FPS, a 61% reduction. High settings drop from 253 FPS to 88 FPS, a 65% reduction. Ultra settings drop from 193 FPS to 67 FPS, a 65% reduction. The larger percentage drops at higher settings indicate that the GPU's workload increases disproportionately with resolution when more graphical features are enabled.

This data reveals that at 1080p, the system is CPU-limited, as the frame rates are extremely high and the GPU has plenty of headroom. The transition to 1440p begins to shift the balance, and by 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The RTX 4090's 1.01 TB/s of memory bandwidth and 82.58 TFLOPS of compute power are sufficient to maintain playable frame rates at 4K, but the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads at a 4.00 GHz boost clock cannot push frame rates higher at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and frame rate goal. For 1080p gaming, the Low preset delivers 299 FPS average, which is ideal for competitive play on a high-refresh-rate monitor. The Medium preset at 271 FPS with a minimum of 231 FPS offers a good balance between visual quality and performance, as the minimum frame rate stays above 230 FPS. Ultra at 1080p drops to 193 FPS, which is still smooth but sacrifices over 100 FPS compared to Low.

For 1440p, the Low preset at 254 FPS is the best choice for maximum frame rates, but the Medium preset at 194 FPS with a minimum of 165 FPS provides a more visually appealing experience while staying well above 144 Hz. The High preset at 163 FPS is also viable for 144 Hz displays, while Ultra at 124 FPS is borderline for 120 Hz panels but acceptable for 60 Hz. The data suggests that 1440p Medium is the sweet spot for this resolution, as it maintains a minimum frame rate of 165 FPS, which is above the 144 Hz threshold.

For 4K gaming, the Low preset at 137 FPS is the only option that exceeds 120 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate 4K displays. The Medium preset at 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS is the best balance for 4K, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Low while staying above 90 FPS. The High preset at 88 FPS is acceptable for 60 Hz displays, but the Ultra preset at 67 FPS is only marginal for 60 Hz and will show occasional dips below 60 FPS in demanding scenes.

The overall recommendation is to use the Medium preset at 1440p for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as it delivers 194 FPS average with a 165 FPS minimum. For 4K, Medium is the preferred choice, as it maintains a 89 FPS minimum, which is sufficient for smooth gameplay on most displays. The Ultra preset should only be used at 1080p, where it still achieves 193 FPS, but it is not recommended at higher resolutions due to the significant frame rate penalty.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 5000 series, based on the Zen 3 architecture. It features a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU has 32 MB of shared L3 cache and operates on the AMD Socket AM4 platform with PCIe Gen 4 support. Its benchmark scores show a single-thread score of 2872 and a multithread score of 19236, which are respectable for a mid-range processor.

In Minimum, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 193 on Ultra to 299 on Low, but the CPU's single-thread performance is likely the limiting factor that prevents frame rates from exceeding 300 FPS. The 4.00 GHz boost clock is not exceptionally high, and the 6 cores may not be fully utilized by a 2014 game that was designed for older multi-core CPUs.

The CPU's nearest rivals, as shown in the benchmark data, are all within 0.5% of its average score. This indicates that the Ryzen 5 5600F is performing exactly as expected for its class, with no anomalies. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36938 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 (-0.2% delta) are virtually identical in synthetic performance, suggesting that any frame rate differences in Minimum would be minimal.

The data shows that the CPU's impact diminishes as resolution increases. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, and the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to keep up with the GPU's frame output. However, at 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance is the limiting factor, as the GPU could theoretically produce higher frame rates if the CPU could feed it faster.

The Ryzen 5 5600F's 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node make it an efficient processor, but its 4.00 GHz boost clock is modest compared to higher-end CPUs. The benchmark data shows a passmark_find_prime_numbers score of 120, which is a lower score for this specific test, but the overall multithread score of 19236 and single-thread score of 2872 are consistent with its mid-range positioning. In Minimum, the CPU provides adequate performance for 4K gaming but is the bottleneck at 1080p, which is a typical trade-off for this class of processor when paired with a flagship GPU.