Minimum

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G brings six cores and twelve threads to the table, built on the Zen 3 architecture with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This is a 65 W part on the AMD Socket AM4 platform, using a 7 nm process from TSMC with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 pool. Memory support is DDR4 through a dual-channel bus, yielding 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU carries a Radeon Vega 7 integrated GPU, but in this configuration it is paired with a discrete graphics card.

Benchmark results place this processor in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19983. Its nearest rivals show how tightly grouped this segment is: the Intel Core i7-11600H scores 19949, a delta of 0.2 percent behind; the Intel Core i7-11800H scores 20024, 0.2 percent ahead; the AMD EPYC 7713P also scores 20024, 0.2 percent ahead; and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 19928, 0.3 percent behind. In multi-threaded workloads, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16758 and the Geekbench multicore score of 7693 indicate solid sustained throughput for a six-core part. Single-thread performance is respectable as well, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2365 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1933.

For a game like Minimum, a third-person shooter with a 2014 release date, the CPU's job is to feed frames without becoming the bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the measured average FPS reaches 261.2, which suggests that at this resolution and settings level, the CPU is doing its part to keep the pipeline full. The 3DMark single-thread score of 872 and the 2-thread score of 1705 show that the processor handles lightly threaded workloads competently. The 16-thread score of 5451 and max-thread score of 5455 indicate that scaling beyond eight threads yields diminishing returns, but that is not unusual for a game from this era. The PassMark single-thread score of 3177 and multithread score of 19717 reinforce the picture of a balanced desktop CPU that can keep up with modern GPU demands at high frame rates.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is a RDNA 4.0 architecture part built on TSMC's 4 nm process, with 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is listed at 2518 MHz, which translates to 20.1 Gbps effective. The GPU has a base clock of 1330 MHz, a boost clock of 2520 MHz, and a game clock of 2070 MHz. The compute configuration includes 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, 128 ROPs, and 56 ray tracing cores. Pixel rate is 322.6 GPixel/s, texture rate is 564.5 GTexel/s, and FP32 throughput is 36.13 TFLOPS. The card draws 220 W, uses dual-slot cooling, and requires a 550 W power supply.

The GPU sits in the 79th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34780. Its nearest rivals are interesting: the NVIDIA A2 scores 34866, a delta of 0.2 percent behind; the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 scores 34677, 0.3 percent ahead; the AMD Radeon HD 7970 scores 34541, 0.7 percent ahead; and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 34511, 0.8 percent ahead. The PassMark G3D score of 25381 and the Geekbench OpenCL score of 133741 show strong compute capability. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6290 indicates modern API performance is solid.

For Minimum, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM is far more than the game needs, but the bandwidth and clock speeds drive the high frame rates seen in the data. At 1080p Ultra, the measured average FPS is 129.4; at 1440p Ultra it drops to 80.4; and at 4K Ultra it falls to 43.6. This scaling shows that the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolution and settings, while the CPU becomes relatively more important at lower resolutions and settings. The GPU's boost clock of 2520 MHz and game clock of 2070 MHz are high enough to push Minimum to 261.2 FPS at 1080p Low, which is the highest measured result in the dataset.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 261.2 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, it drops to 171.5 FPS, a reduction of 89.7 FPS or roughly 34 percent. At 4K Low, the average is 90 FPS, which is 171.2 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result — a drop of about 66 percent. The High preset shows a similar trend: 166.5 FPS at 1080p, 111.4 FPS at 1440p, and 61 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result is 105.5 FPS lower than 1080p High.

The Medium preset follows the same pattern, with 200.1 FPS at 1080p, 130 FPS at 1440p, and 69.9 FPS at 4K. Ultra is the most demanding: 129.4 FPS at 1080p, 80.4 FPS at 1440p, and 43.6 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra is 85.8 FPS, which is about 66 percent lower. Across all settings, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 25-35 percent, while the scaling from 1440p to 4K is roughly 45-50 percent.

This pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The fact that the FPS drops significantly when going from 1080p to 4K, regardless of preset, shows that the RX 9070 is being pushed harder at higher pixel counts. At 1080p Low, the CPU is likely the limiting factor, since the frame rate is extremely high and the GPU has plenty of headroom. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as the frame rate drops to 43.6 FPS. The CPU's six cores and twelve threads are sufficient to keep up with the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU's workload scales with resolution while the CPU's does not.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 579th out of 1733 tested combos for Minimum. That places it in the top third of all combinations tested, which is a strong showing given that the CPU is a mid-range part from 2021 and the GPU is a high-end part from 2025. The rank reflects the measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings, and the combo's performance is consistent with the GPU's 79th percentile standing among all GPUs and the CPU's 78th percentile among all CPUs.

The rank of 579 out of 1733 means that 579 combos perform better and 1154 perform worse. This is a solid result for a pairing that mixes a six-core CPU with a 16 GB GPU. The rank is likely driven by the GPU's strong performance at 1080p and 1440p, where the combo delivers high frame rates even at Ultra settings. At 4K, the combo still holds playable frame rates at High settings, but Ultra drops below 60 FPS, which pulls the overall rank down slightly. The CPU's performance is adequate for this game, but it does not push the combo into the top 500.

The data shows that this combo is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the GPU providing most of the performance headroom. The CPU's 3DMark scores and PassMark scores indicate it can handle the game's CPU demands without being a major bottleneck. The rank of 579 out of 1733 is a useful reference point for builders who want to know where this pairing stands relative to other tested combinations.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Looking at the measured FPS data, the best experience depends on the resolution target. At 1080p, all presets are playable, but the High preset at 166.5 FPS offers a strong balance between visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 129.4 FPS is also excellent, and the difference between High and Ultra is only 37.1 FPS. For competitive play, the Low preset at 261.2 FPS is the clear choice, but that sacrifices visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 200.1 FPS is a good middle ground for players who want high frame rates with some visual improvements.

At 1440p, the High preset at 111.4 FPS is the recommended choice, as it stays well above 100 FPS. The Medium preset at 130 FPS is even better for frame rate purists, but the visual difference between Medium and High may be noticeable. The Ultra preset at 80.4 FPS is still playable, but it drops below the 100 FPS threshold that many players prefer. The Low preset at 171.5 FPS is unnecessary unless chasing maximum frame rates.

At 4K, the High preset at 61 FPS is the best option for a smooth experience, since it stays just above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 69.9 FPS is also viable and offers a slight frame rate advantage. The Ultra preset at 43.6 FPS is not recommended for 4K, as it falls below 60 FPS and may feel sluggish. The Low preset at 90 FPS is the best for high frame rates at 4K, but it sacrifices visual quality significantly. For most players, the High preset at 4K provides the best balance, while 1080p and 1440p players should consider High or Ultra depending on their preference for visual fidelity versus frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low settings produce 261.2 FPS, Medium settings produce 200.1 FPS, High settings produce 166.5 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 129.4 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 131.8 FPS, which shows that the GPU has substantial headroom at this resolution. The difference between Medium and High is 33.6 FPS, while the difference between High and Ultra is 37.1 FPS. This resolution is the sweet spot for this combo, with all presets delivering well above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the measured average FPS values are: Low at 171.5 FPS, Medium at 130 FPS, High at 111.4 FPS, and Ultra at 80.4 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 91.1 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant, with the Low preset falling from 261.2 to 171.5 FPS, a reduction of 89.7 FPS. The Medium preset drops from 200.1 to 130 FPS, a reduction of 70.1 FPS. The High preset drops from 166.5 to 111.4 FPS, a reduction of 55.1 FPS. The Ultra preset drops from 129.4 to 80.4 FPS, a reduction of 49 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the measured average FPS values are: Low at 90 FPS, Medium at 69.9 FPS, High at 61 FPS, and Ultra at 43.6 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 46.4 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is substantial, with the Low preset falling from 171.5 to 90 FPS, a reduction of 81.5 FPS. The Medium preset drops from 130 to 69.9 FPS, a reduction of 60.1 FPS. The High preset drops from 111.4 to 61 FPS, a reduction of 50.4 FPS. The Ultra preset drops from 80.4 to 43.6 FPS, a reduction of 36.8 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured value below 60 FPS across the entire dataset, making it the single point where this combo falls short of smooth gameplay.