Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 delivers a playable experience in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. This combination ranks at 1191 out of 1733 tested combos in this specific title, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The measured frame rates show a configuration that is clearly capable at standard resolutions but begins to strain under the load of 4K, particularly with higher graphical presets.

Resolution Scaling

The most instructive data from this benchmark set comes from observing how average frame rates behave as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combo demonstrates its peak performance, posting an average of 173.7 FPS on Low settings. This drops to 110.8 FPS on High, a reduction that shows the GPU is being tasked more heavily but still has ample headroom. Moving to 1440p, the same settings show 108.4 FPS on Low and 71.5 FPS on High. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p on Low settings is a 37.6% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the GPU is the primary scaling component.

The jump to 4K, however, tells a more complex story. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS falls to 56.6, and with High settings, it drops to 39.6. The scaling from 1440p Low to 4K Low represents a 47.8% performance loss, which is a steep decline that suggests the 8 GB of VRAM and the 128-bit memory bus are becoming limiting factors. The data indicates that the GPU is the clear bottleneck at 4K, as the frame rate drops are disproportionate to the pixel count increase. This is a GPU-bound scenario; the CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not the limiting factor at these resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware?

A: The data shows that 1080p with Medium settings yields 134.1 FPS, which is a strong balance. For a smoother experience, Low settings at 1080p produce 173.7 FPS. At 1440p, High settings still deliver 71.5 FPS, making it viable for higher refresh rate monitors.

*Q: Is this combo able to handle 4K gaming in Minimum?*

A: The benchmark results indicate that 4K is playable but not ideal. With Low settings, the average FPS is 56.6, which is acceptable. However, Ultra settings bring the average down to 30.4 FPS, which is below the threshold for a smooth experience.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 19983. This is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i7-11600H and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX, but 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-11800H and the AMD EPYC 7713P.

Q: What is the GPU’s synthetic benchmark standing relative to other cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 20258. This places it 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT and 0.8% behind the AMD Radeon RX 460, while being 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and 1.5% ahead of the Intel Arc B570.

Q: Does the CPU's integrated graphics affect the dedicated GPU performance?

A: The CPU includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics, but the system is using the discrete AMD Radeon RX 7600. The benchmark data reflects the performance of the dedicated GPU, and the integrated graphics do not contribute to the measured FPS in this configuration.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS on Low settings is 173.7, while on Ultra settings it is 85.4. This represents a 50.8% performance reduction when moving to the highest quality preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and AMD Radeon RX 7600 ranks 1191 out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the 31st percentile of all tested systems, meaning that roughly 68.7% of the tested configurations perform better in this specific game. This ranking is influenced by the game's age and its reliance on raw GPU throughput. The CPU’s performance, while solid, is not a differentiator here. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 19983 places it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, showing it is a competent processor. However, the combo rank in-game is lower, which suggests that the GPU is the primary factor holding the system back in this title. The nearest rivals for the CPU, such as the Intel Core i7-11800H, have similar scores (20024), which means the CPU is not the source of variance. The GPU’s percentile rank of 63 places it in the mid-range, which aligns with the overall combo ranking. The data shows that this is a mid-pack performer, capable of handling most scenarios in Minimum but not a top-tier contender.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's capabilities across various settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the performance is strong across the board. The average FPS starts at 173.7 on Low, drops to 134.1 on Medium, 110.8 on High, and bottoms out at 85.4 on Ultra. These numbers indicate a smooth experience even at the highest settings, with the frame rate remaining well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains respectable but shows the GPU working harder. The average FPS on Low is 108.4, which is still very playable. Medium settings yield 82.5 FPS, and High settings produce 71.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p brings the average down to 52.1 FPS, which is on the edge of playability for some users.

At 3840x2160, the limitations of the hardware become apparent. The average FPS on Low is 56.6, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. Medium settings drop the average to 44.4 FPS, and High settings reduce it further to 39.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding scenario, yielding only 30.4 FPS on average. This data suggests that 4K gaming is only viable with Low settings, and even then, it is not a smooth experience.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is the dominant component in this pairing for Minimum. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a key factor in the 4K performance drop. The 8 GB capacity is sufficient for this older title, but the 128-bit bus width limits memory bandwidth, which is critical at higher resolutions. The GPU’s clocks are 1720 MHz base and 2655 MHz boost, with a game clock of 2250 MHz.

The benchmark results clearly show the GPU's influence. The synthetic benchmark score for the GPU is 20258, which is 0.6% lower than the RX 7600 XT and 0.8% lower than the RX 460, but higher than the RTX 3070 Mobile and Intel Arc B570. In-game, the GPU’s role is evident in the scaling from 1080p to 4K. The frame rate drop from 173.7 FPS at 1080p Low to 56.6 FPS at 4K Low is primarily due to the GPU's rendering load. The GPU is also responsible for the difference between settings presets; at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 88.3 FPS, which is a direct result of the GPU's ability to handle increased shading and texture work. The GPU has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, which contribute to its pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G serves as a capable foundation for this system. It features 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The CPU has 16 MB of L3 cache, which is standard for this class. Its synthetic benchmark scores are solid, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16758 and a single-core score of 2365.

In Minimum, the CPU’s role is secondary to the GPU. The game’s rendering load is primarily on the graphics card, so the CPU’s 6 cores are sufficient to feed the GPU with draw calls. The CPU’s performance metrics do not show any signs of bottlenecking at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 173.7 FPS, which indicates that the CPU is capable of handling the game’s logic and physics at high frame rates. However, the CPU's performance is not the limiting factor at higher resolutions; the GPU is. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-11800H, have similar average scores (20024), but the in-game performance is dictated by the GPU. The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s is adequate for this game, and the dual-channel DDR4 support is not a constraint here. The data indicates that the CPU provides a stable platform that allows the GPU to perform to its full potential, but it does not contribute to the frame rate differences seen across resolutions or settings.