Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 pairing delivers a playable experience in Minimum, but its performance ceiling is clearly defined by the GPU at higher resolutions and by the CPU at lower ones. The data shows a combo that ranks in the 1446th position out of 1733 tested combinations, placing it in the lower half of the database. This is a configuration that excels at 1080p gaming but struggles to maintain smooth framerates at 4K, particularly on higher presets.

Resolution Scaling

The framerate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, indicating that the graphics card is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average framerate falls from 139.3 FPS at 1920x1080 to 46.9 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of roughly 66%. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU that is being pushed to its limits, as the pixel count quadruples while the processing power remains constant.

At Ultra settings, the drop is even more pronounced in relative terms, though the starting point is lower. The 67.3 FPS average at 1080p collapses to 27.0 FPS at 4K. The transition from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 is particularly punishing; for example, High settings go from 56.3 FPS to 32.4 FPS, a loss of over 42% just from that resolution jump. This indicates that the GTX 1070's 8 GB of VRAM and bandwidth are insufficient for the demands of 4K rendering in this title.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in resolution scaling. The framerate differences between 1080p and 1440p are large (e.g., 93.1 to 56.3 FPS on High), but the consistent degradation as resolution increases points squarely at the GPU as the component determining performance headroom. At 1080p, the framerates are high enough that the CPU’s role becomes more significant, but the scaling curve confirms the GPU is the dominant constraint.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is a Pascal-architecture card with a base clock of 1506 MHz and a boost clock of 1683 MHz. Its 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s, which is a crucial factor in this game's performance. The benchmark results show that the GPU's capabilities are best utilized at 1080p, where it can deliver over 90 FPS on High and Medium settings.

The card's compute power, measured at 6.463 TFLOPS FP32, is adequate for 1080p gaming but falls short at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 4K, even Low settings only produce 46.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The GPU's percentile ranking of 51 against all GPUs places it in the middle of the pack, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 and the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER, with score deltas of 0.7% and -1.4% respectively.

The memory clock of 2002 MHz (8 Gbps effective) is a defining characteristic. The performance drop from Medium to Ultra at 1440p (71.4 to 44.4 FPS) suggests that the card is sensitive to memory bandwidth demands as texture quality increases. The GTX 1070's 1920 shading units and 64 ROPs are sufficient for this title's geometry, but the 4K results indicate that the card is operating at the edge of its capabilities, with Ultra settings producing an unplayable 27.0 FPS average.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ranks 1446th out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the bottom 20% of all configurations in the database, a position that reflects the GPU's age rather than the CPU's capabilities. The rank is a composite measure, and the measured FPS data suggests that the CPU is holding up its end of the bargain while the GPU drags the overall score down.

The CPU alone performs much better in isolation. The Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20740, which puts it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival is the Intel Core i7-10700 with a score of 20746 (0% delta), and it slightly outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X by 0.3%. The GPU, in contrast, has an average benchmark score of 12331 and sits in the 51st percentile, with its nearest rival, the Quadro K4200, being 0.7% faster.

The discrepancy between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's mid-range percentile explains the combo's poor overall ranking. This is a pairing where the processor has significant headroom that the graphics card cannot utilize, particularly at higher resolutions. The data implies that swapping the GTX 1070 for a more powerful GPU would yield substantial framerate improvements without changing the CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers playable framerates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 139.3 FPS, Medium yields 106.4 FPS, and High reaches 93.1 FPS. Ultra settings are the only option that drops below 60 FPS, with an average of 67.3 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p is the sweet spot for this pairing, offering a smooth experience on most presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance degrades noticeably. Low settings maintain a respectable 90.7 FPS, but Medium falls to 71.4 FPS and High to 56.3 FPS. Ultra settings produce a barely playable 44.4 FPS average. The step from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 35-40% of the framerate on each preset, a significant loss that reflects the GPU's limited pixel throughput.

At 3840x2160, the configuration is largely out of its depth. Low settings are the only preset that approaches playability with 46.9 FPS, while Medium drops to 35.2 FPS, High to 32.4 FPS, and Ultra to 27.0 FPS. None of these averages meet the 60 FPS standard, and even the 30 FPS console-like baseline is only achievable on Low settings. The data clearly shows that 4K gaming is not a realistic option for this combo in Minimum.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its performance metrics are strong for a mid-range desktop chip, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17272 and a single-core score of 2438. The 3DMark single-thread score of 913 and the Passmark single-thread score of 3348 indicate solid per-core performance.

In this game, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p where the framerates are high enough to potentially become CPU-limited. The 139.3 FPS average at Low settings is a strong indicator that the 5600GT can feed frames quickly, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for the game's engine.

The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-10700, has a nearly identical average benchmark score, suggesting that the 5600GT is competitive with older high-end processors. However, the CPU's 78th percentile ranking is far above the GPU's 51st percentile, reinforcing the conclusion that the graphics card is the weak link in this pairing. The CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution tested; the evidence points to the GPU as the sole constraint.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience is achieved at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, which produces an average of 106.4 FPS. This preset offers a significant margin above the 60 FPS target while still delivering enhanced visual quality over Low settings. High settings at 1080p, with 93.1 FPS, are also an excellent choice for users who prioritize visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

For 2560x1440, the best compromise is Low settings at 90.7 FPS, as this is the only preset that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. Medium at 1440p (71.4 FPS) is playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. High and Ultra at this resolution are not recommended, as they fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the data suggests that this combo is not suitable for a smooth experience. Low settings at 46.9 FPS is the only option that approaches playability, but it still falls short of standard display refresh rates. Users targeting 4K should consider a different GPU, as the benchmark results show that no preset achieves even 50 FPS on this hardware.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 60 FPS on 1080p?*

A: Yes, on Low (139.3 FPS), Medium (106.4 FPS), and High (93.1 FPS) presets. Ultra settings also exceed 60 FPS with an average of 67.3 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Low settings provide the highest average at 90.7 FPS. Medium is the only other preset that breaks 60 FPS, averaging 71.4 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: No. The best 4K result is 46.9 FPS on Low settings, with all other presets falling below 36 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average score of 20740, matching the Intel Core i7-10700 (20746) within 0% and edging out the Ryzen 5 5600X (20680) by 0.3%.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The GTX 1070 ranks in the 51st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 12331.

Q: Which component is the primary bottleneck?

A: The GPU. The CPU ranks in the 78th percentile, while the GPU is in the 51st, and framerates drop consistently with resolution increases.