Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a starkly lopsided combination for Minimum, where the GPU clearly dominates the performance envelope. The data shows this combo ranks 62nd out of 1733 tested configurations, placing it in the top 3.6% of all systems, a position driven almost entirely by the graphics card’s immense compute power. While the Ryzen 5 5600G holds the system back at lower resolutions, the sheer muscle of the RTX 4090 ensures that even a mid-range 2021 processor can deliver playable frame rates at 4K.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and 7 nm process node are standard for the 5000 series, but its performance class is distinctly mid-range. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 16,758 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,365 points in single-core, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i7-11600H (0.2% faster) and the AMD EPYC 7713P (0.2% slower), indicating that its raw compute throughput is competitive with mobile and server parts from a similar era, but it is far from a flagship desktop chip.

In Minimum, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p, where the frame rates are high enough to expose processor limitations. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo hits 337.2 FPS, but the scaling from Low to Ultra shows a drop to 193.7 FPS, a 43% reduction that is a mix of CPU and GPU load. The CPU’s single-thread performance, reflected in its 3DMark single-thread score of 872, is sufficient to feed the GPU at lower settings, but it cannot sustain the same headroom as faster processors would. The 12 threads help with the game’s multi-threaded tasks, as evidenced by the 3DMark 16-thread score of 5,451, but the 5600G’s 65W TDP suggests it is designed for balanced workloads, not extreme gaming throughput. At 4K, the CPU bottleneck fades, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the processor’s influence on the final FPS numbers diminishes significantly.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the undisputed primary driver of performance in this pairing. With 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus and a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s, it has ample resources for any resolution or setting. Its boost clock of 2520 MHz and 16,384 shading units deliver a theoretical FP32 performance of 82.58 TFLOPS. The GPU’s 91st percentile ranking among all GPUs is reflected in its benchmark scores, including a PassMark G3D score of 38,194 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 317,684. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla T4, is 0.4% behind, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 is 0.9% behind, showing the 4090’s dominance in the database’s metrics.

In Minimum, the RTX 4090’s power is most visible at 4K. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves 67.6 FPS, which is still smooth, but the scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 50% drop (137.1 to 67.6 FPS). This indicates that the GPU is being pushed hard by the game’s visual effects at higher presets. The 24 GB VRAM is more than sufficient, so the bottleneck is purely computational. The GPU’s 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores suggest it is overbuilt for a 2014 title like Minimum, which does not leverage ray tracing or DLSS, but the raw rasterization power ensures consistent high frame rates across all tested scenarios.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium yields 302.5 FPS, a 10% drop from Low (337.2 FPS) but a 20% improvement over High (256.1 FPS) and a 56% improvement over Ultra (193.7 FPS). The jump from Medium to High costs 46.4 FPS (15%), while the jump from High to Ultra costs 62.4 FPS (24%), making Medium the sweet spot for high refresh-rate monitors. At 2560x1440, Medium delivers 192.1 FPS, which is still far above the 144Hz threshold, and it is 35% faster than High (161.6 FPS) and 54% faster than Ultra (124.9 FPS). The data strongly suggests that Medium provides a smooth experience without the diminishing returns of higher presets.

At 4K, Medium drops to 102.4 FPS, which is still playable, but High at 89.3 FPS is marginal for a 90Hz display. For 4K, the Low preset at 137.1 FPS is the only way to exceed 120 FPS, but the visual compromise may not be worth it for a game like Minimum. The recommendation is to use Medium for 1080p and 1440p, and to accept High at 4K if visual fidelity is a priority, as the 89.3 FPS average is still smooth. Ultra is not recommended at any resolution, as the 67.6 FPS at 4K and 124.9 FPS at 1440p do not justify the performance cost over Medium.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo’s rank of 62nd out of 1733 tested configurations puts it in the 96.4th percentile of all systems, meaning it outperforms 96% of tested combos. This rank is remarkable given the CPU’s modest standing; the Ryzen 5 5600G only sits in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, while the RTX 4090 sits in the 91st percentile of all GPUs. The gap between the two components’ percentiles highlights the GPU’s outsized contribution to the final result. The data shows that this pairing is not optimal for maximizing the CPU’s potential, but it is excellent for achieving high frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios.

The rank suggests that many other tested combos with faster CPUs but slower GPUs fall behind in Minimum, reinforcing that this game is heavily GPU-dependent. The 0.2% difference between the Ryzen 5 5600G and its nearest CPU rival, the Intel Core i7-11600H, is negligible in this context, as the GPU masks CPU differences at higher resolutions. However, at 1080p, a stronger CPU would likely push the combo higher in the rankings, as the 337.2 FPS Low result is likely limited by the processor’s single-thread performance rather than the GPU’s capabilities.

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

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the classic signature of a GPU-bound system, but with a CPU caveat at lower resolutions. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 337.2 (1080p) to 255.6 (1440p) to 137.1 (4K). The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 24%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 46%. This steep decline at 4K indicates that the GPU is being fully utilized, as the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K, and the FPS drops by 59%, which is close to the theoretical limit for a purely GPU-bound workload. The RTX 4090 is the limiting factor at 4K, as it simply cannot render the higher pixel count fast enough to match the CPU’s output.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 193.7 FPS at 1080p, 124.9 FPS at 1440p, and 67.6 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 36%, and from 1440p to 4K is 46%. This shows that at higher settings, the GPU is even more constrained, as the added visual effects increase the per-pixel workload. The CPU’s influence is only visible at 1080p with Low settings, where the 337.2 FPS result is below what a top-tier CPU could deliver with the same GPU, but the effect is minor. Overall, the data confirms that the RTX 4090 is the primary bottleneck at all resolutions above 1080p, and even at 1080p, the CPU only becomes a limiting factor at the lowest settings.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G a significant bottleneck for the RTX 4090 in this game?

A: The data shows the CPU limits performance only at 1080p with Low settings (337.2 FPS), where its single-thread score of 872 in 3DMark prevents higher frame rates. At 1440p and above, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU’s influence diminishes.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maximize FPS?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the combo achieves 302.5 FPS, which is the highest average FPS that still maintains visual quality. At 4K, the maximum FPS is 137.1 with Low settings, but Medium at 102.4 FPS is more practical.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 62nd out of 1733 tested combos, placing it in the top 3.6% of all systems. This rank is driven by the GPU’s 91st percentile performance, as the CPU only sits in the 78th percentile.

Q: Should I use Ultra settings with this hardware?

A: The data suggests no. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 67.6, and at 1440p Ultra it is 124.9. Medium settings offer a 52% improvement over Ultra at 4K (102.4 FPS) and a 54% improvement at 1440p (192.1 FPS), making it the better choice.

Q: Does the RTX 4090 have enough VRAM for this game?

A: Yes, the 24 GB GDDR6X memory is far more than necessary for Minimum, which is a 2014 title. The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s ensures no memory-related bottlenecks at any tested setting.

Q: How does the CPU’s benchmark score compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 19,983, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i7-11600H and 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-11800H. These differences are negligible in gaming performance.

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

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 337.2 FPS, Medium yields 302.5 FPS, High drops to 256.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 193.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 143.5 FPS (43%), showing a significant performance cost for maximum visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the averages are lower but still exceptionally high. Low settings reach 255.6 FPS, Medium produces 192.1 FPS, High hits 161.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 124.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 130.7 FPS (51%), indicating that the GPU’s workload scales heavily with settings.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are the lowest but remain playable. Low settings average 137.1 FPS, Medium produces 102.4 FPS, High drops to 89.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 67.6 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 69.5 FPS (51%), consistent with the 1440p scaling. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured scenario below 70 FPS, confirming that this setting is too demanding for a stable 60 FPS on this hardware.