Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combination delivers a solid 1080p experience in Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. The data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, yet capable of excellent frame rates when settings and resolution are tuned appropriately. The combo ranks 1279 out of 1733 tested configurations, placing it in the lower-mid tier of the database, though its performance in this specific title tells a more nuanced story.

FAQ

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

A: The data indicates 1920x1080 is the sweet spot. At this resolution, the average frame rate ranges from 81.2 FPS on Ultra settings to 167.9 FPS on Low, ensuring smooth gameplay across all presets.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G’s average benchmark score of 19983 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. It is 0.2% faster than the Intel Core i7-11600H and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX, and 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i7-11800H and AMD EPYC 7713P.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The RX 6600 XT sits in the 71st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27985. This places it slightly ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (0.1%) and behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (-0.9%).

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 4K with High settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with High settings, the measured average FPS is 39.8. This is below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating a less fluid experience at this resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1440p?

A: The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p suggests a growing GPU bottleneck. For instance, at High settings, the average FPS falls from 109.3 at 1080p to 72.6 at 1440p, a reduction of over 33%.

Q: What is the CPU’s multithreaded performance score?

A: In Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 5 5600G scores 16758 points in the multicore test. Its single-core score is 2365 points.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 6600 XT is the primary driver of frame rates in Minimum, especially as resolution and settings increase. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. Its boost clock reaches 2589 MHz, with a game clock of 2359 MHz. These specifications translate into a measured pixel rate of 165.7 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 331.4 GTexel/s.

The GPU's FP32 performance is rated at 10.60 TFLOPS. This raw compute power is evident in the benchmark results, where the RX 6600 XT scores 16461 in the Passmark G3D test. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, scores 27956 on average, a mere 0.1% difference, showing the RX 6600 XT is a modern equivalent to that older flagship.

In Minimum, the GPU's role becomes dominant at 1440p and 4K. The frame rate differential between Low and Ultra settings is substantial at these resolutions. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 58.9 on Low to 28.8 on Ultra, a clear sign that the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth are being taxed heavily by the higher visual fidelity. The data suggests that for high-refresh-rate gaming, the GPU needs to be paired with lower settings to maintain fluid motion.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of CPU and GPU ranks 1279 out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the 26th percentile of all configurations, meaning roughly three-quarters of tested systems deliver higher average frame rates in this title. This ranking is a function of both components; the Ryzen 5 5600G is a capable processor, but the RX 6600 XT is a mid-range GPU that struggles with the most demanding settings at high resolutions.

However, the ranking does not tell the whole story. The data shows that this combo is perfectly capable of delivering a great experience at 1080p, which is likely the target resolution for a system with this hardware. The ranking is skewed by the fact that many high-end combos are tested at 4K Ultra, where this GPU cannot compete. The combo’s performance is more competitive at lower resolutions, where the CPU’s strong single-core performance and the GPU’s decent throughput can combine more effectively.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent results: 167.9 FPS on Low, 130 FPS on Medium, 109.3 FPS on High, and 81.2 FPS on Ultra. All these values are comfortably above 60 FPS, making 1080p the only resolution where Ultra settings are fully playable.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop significantly. The Low preset yields 106.8 FPS, Medium yields 84.4 FPS, and High yields 72.6 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 51.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overburdened. Low settings manage 58.9 FPS, while Medium drops to 45.4 FPS, High to 39.8 FPS, and Ultra to a stutter-prone 28.8 FPS.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in settings costs a significant number of frames, and each resolution increase amplifies that cost. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 86.7 FPS, which grows to 55.1 FPS at 1440p and 30.1 FPS at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s) provide a solid foundation for gaming.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 16758 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2365 in single-core. Its Passmark multithread score is 19717. The CPU's percentile rank of 78 indicates it outperforms the majority of CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i7-11600H and i7-11800H, have nearly identical average scores, showing this processor is well-matched against those mobile-class parts.

In Minimum, the CPU’s role is less critical than the GPU at higher resolutions, but it is still important for maintaining high frame rates at 1080p. The strong single-core performance (2365 in Cinebench R23) helps ensure the game logic and physics are processed without becoming a bottleneck. The data implies that at 1080p Low, where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU is able to feed frames quickly enough to achieve 167.9 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, the High preset at 1920x1080 is the recommended starting point, delivering 109.3 FPS. This provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium while still offering a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold. For players with 144Hz monitors, the Medium preset at 1080p, with 130 FPS, offers a good balance of visual quality and high refresh rate.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 72.6 FPS is the highest quality option that stays above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 84.4 FPS would be a better choice for those who prioritize a higher frame rate. For 4K, the Low preset at 58.9 FPS is the only viable option, but it approaches the 60 FPS limit and may not be consistent. The data suggests that 1080p High is the most balanced configuration, offering a 45.4% performance headroom over the 75 FPS needed for a very smooth experience.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals the GPU as the primary bottleneck. At the High preset, the average FPS falls from 109.3 at 1080p to 72.6 at 1440p, a 33.6% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops from 72.6 to 39.8, a further 45.2% decrease. This non-linear scaling is characteristic of a system where the GPU is running out of fillrate and memory bandwidth.

The scaling pattern is similar across all settings. On Low, the FPS drops from 167.9 at 1080p to 106.8 at 1440p (-36.4%), then to 58.9 at 4K (-44.9%). This indicates that even at the lowest settings, the RX 6600 XT cannot maintain playable frame rates at 4K. The data strongly implies that the CPU is not the limiting factor in these scenarios, as the frame rate drops align with the increased pixel count and shading load, which are GPU responsibilities. The 8 GB of VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are simply insufficient for 4K in this title.