Minimum

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra settings for this combo in Minimum?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers an average of 121.6 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, placing it comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay in this third-person shooter.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Low compared to 1080p Ultra?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 251.2 FPS average, which is 129.6 FPS higher than the Ultra preset's 121.6 FPS. This represents a performance gain of roughly 107% when dropping from Ultra to Low.

Q: Does this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 43.5 on Ultra to 85.2 on Low. Only the Low and Medium presets (85.2 and 69.1 FPS respectively) exceed 60 FPS, while High (56.7) and Ultra (43.5) fall below that threshold.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested CPU-GPU combinations?

A: In Minimum, this pairing ranks 638th out of 1733 tested combos, placing it in the top 37% of all configurations in the database for this specific game.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G scores 19,983 in average benchmark score, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i7-11600H (19,949) and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (19,928), while trailing the Intel Core i7-11800H by 0.2% (20,024).

Q: What GPU memory configuration does the RX 7800 XT use, and how does it matter?

A: The RX 7800 XT features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 624.1 GB/s bandwidth. This large frame buffer is particularly relevant for 4K gaming, where the higher VRAM demands of Ultra settings can impact performance.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is the dominant component in this pairing for Minimum, given the game's age and the GPU's modern architecture. Built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip on a 5 nm process, the GPU packs 3,840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation pipelines. Its boost clock reaches 2430 MHz with a game clock of 2124 MHz, while the base clock sits at 1295 MHz.

The memory subsystem is a key strength: 16 GB of GDDR6 across a 256-bit bus delivers 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. This becomes increasingly important as resolution scales upward. At 4K Ultra, the game demands enough memory bandwidth and capacity to maintain playable frame rates, and the data shows the GPU's limits clearly when settings push toward maximum.

The GPU's raw compute throughput is substantial, with FP32 performance rated at 37.32 TFLOPS and a pixel rate of 233.3 GPixel/s. These specifications translate directly into the measured frame rates. At 1080p, the GPU is rarely the bottleneck, producing 251.2 FPS on Low settings. However, as resolution increases to 1440p and 2160p, the pixel throughput requirements grow, and the GPU's workload becomes more demanding.

The RX 7800 XT's benchmark position reinforces its capabilities. It holds a percentile rank of 76 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32,619. Its nearest rivals include the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (0.2% higher), NVIDIA P104-100 (0.4% higher), and NVIDIA T600 Mobile (0.7% higher), showing it sits in a tightly contested performance band.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G contributes 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne codename) on a 7 nm process. Its base clock of 3.90 GHz boosts to 4.40 GHz, and it carries 16 MB of L3 cache alongside 512 KB L2 per core. The CPU's integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are irrelevant here since the discrete RX 7800 XT handles all rendering, but the processor's compute capabilities still matter for game logic and draw call processing.

In Minimum, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU can produce very high frame rates. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 251.2 FPS, which suggests the CPU is keeping pace with the GPU's output. The 5600G's single-thread performance, measured at 872 in 3dmark_single_thread and 2,365 in Cinebench R23 single-core, is sufficient to avoid major bottlenecks in this title.

The CPU's multi-threaded performance shows solid results: 16,758 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 19,717 in Passmark multithread. Its average benchmark score of 19,983 places it at the 78th percentile among all CPUs. The nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core i7-11600H scores 19,949 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core i7-11800H scores 20,024 (0.2% higher), and the AMD EPYC 7713P matches the i7-11800H at 20,024 (0.2% higher).

The 5600G's 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are modest, but for a game from 2014, the CPU's 6-core/12-thread configuration provides ample headroom. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU can feed the GPU enough frames to exceed 200 FPS on lower presets, indicating this pairing is well balanced for high-refresh-rate gaming at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers consistently high frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 251.2 FPS, Medium drops to 189.4 FPS, High yields 161.7 FPS, and Ultra manages 121.6 FPS. Even the most demanding preset at this resolution exceeds 120 FPS, making 1080p gaming exceptionally smooth.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but scales down noticeably. Low settings average 163.7 FPS, Medium achieves 124.7 FPS, High reaches 104.2 FPS, and Ultra settles at 81.4 FPS. All presets at 1440p still clear the 60 FPS mark, with Ultra maintaining a comfortable margin above it.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. Low settings average 85.2 FPS, Medium drops to 69.1 FPS, High falls to 56.7 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 43.5 FPS. The transition from High to Ultra at 4K represents a 13.2 FPS drop, highlighting the GPU's struggle with the most demanding settings at this resolution.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each preset step down yields a substantial FPS increase. At 1080p, the difference between Ultra and High is 40.1 FPS, between High and Medium is 27.7 FPS, and between Medium and Low is 61.8 FPS. At 4K, the gaps compress to 13.2 FPS between Ultra and High, 12.4 FPS between High and Medium, and 16.1 FPS between Medium and Low.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 1440p produces a predictable performance drop across all presets. At Ultra, FPS falls from 121.6 to 81.4, a reduction of 33%. Low settings drop from 251.2 to 163.7, also a 35% decrease. This consistent scaling suggests the GPU is becoming more load-bound as pixel count increases, but the CPU still has enough headroom to avoid becoming the primary limiter.

Going from 1440p to 4K shows a steeper decline. Ultra falls from 81.4 to 43.5 FPS, a 46% reduction. High drops from 104.2 to 56.7 FPS (46% lower), while Medium decreases from 124.7 to 69.1 FPS (45% lower). Low settings show the smallest relative drop, from 163.7 to 85.2 FPS (48% lower), indicating that even at the least demanding preset, the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor at 4K.

The scaling pattern reveals that Minimum becomes increasingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU can push frame rates above 250 FPS on Low, proving it is not the bottleneck. At 4K, the GPU's rendering workload dominates, as evidenced by the dramatic FPS reduction regardless of settings. The RX 7800 XT's 16 GB VRAM and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's demands, but the raw pixel rate of 233.3 GPixel/s caps performance at higher resolutions.

The data indicates that for this game, the sweet spot for resolution scaling is 1440p, where all presets remain above 60 FPS. At 4K, only Low and Medium presets achieve playable frame rates, suggesting that players prioritizing 4K should accept lower visual fidelity.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset at 121.6 FPS is the clear choice. It delivers a fully smooth experience while maximizing visual quality. Even if a player prefers higher refresh rates, the gap to High (161.7 FPS) is substantial, but Ultra still exceeds 120 FPS, making it the best balance of fidelity and performance.

At 1440p, Ultra at 81.4 FPS remains playable and visually impressive. High at 104.2 FPS offers a significant FPS boost with only a modest visual trade-off. For players with 144 Hz displays, High is the recommended preset, as it gets closer to the refresh rate ceiling while retaining strong image quality. Medium at 124.7 FPS is an option for those prioritizing maximum smoothness, but the visual downgrade from High is noticeable.

At 4K, the recommendation depends on the player's refresh rate and visual priorities. Medium at 69.1 FPS is the highest quality preset that maintains 60+ FPS, making it the optimal choice for a standard 60 Hz display. Low at 85.2 FPS is better suited for higher refresh rate 4K monitors, though it sacrifices considerable visual detail. Ultra at 43.5 FPS and High at 56.7 FPS are not recommended for consistent gameplay, as they fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Overall, the best experience per the measured rows is 1440p High at 104.2 FPS, which balances resolution, visual quality, and frame rate. For players who prioritize smoothness above all, 1080p Ultra at 121.6 FPS is the most sensible choice, as it maintains high fidelity while exceeding 120 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In Minimum, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G + AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT combination ranks 638th out of 1,733 tested combos, placing it in the top 36.8% of all configurations. This rank reflects the pairing's overall performance across the measured resolutions and settings, weighted toward the game's typical usage scenarios.

The rank is respectable but not exceptional, which aligns with the component profiles. The CPU sits at the 78th percentile among all processors, while the GPU holds the 76th percentile among all graphics cards. The combo's rank of 638 out of 1,733 (63rd percentile) is slightly lower than either component's individual percentile, suggesting that the pairing may have some inefficiency in this specific game.

The data shows that the bottleneck characteristics shift across settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 251.2 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU effectively. At 4K Ultra, the 43.5 FPS result shows the GPU is heavily taxed. The combo's rank is likely held back by the 4K Ultra result, where the GPU's performance relative to other high-end configurations becomes more apparent.

Compared to the nearest rival combos, this pairing's position in the middle of the pack is consistent with the component benchmarks. The CPU's average score (19,983) is nearly identical to its closest competitors, all within 0.3% of each other. The GPU's score (32,619) similarly sits within 0.7% of its nearest rivals. This tight clustering suggests that many configurations in the database produce similar overall results in Minimum, and the 638th rank reflects a competitive but not dominant position.