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# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER lands at rank 1545 out of 1733 tested combos for Minimum. This places the configuration in the lower 11th percentile of all recorded combinations, which is a striking result for a pairing that includes a relatively recent CPU. The rank suggests that while the individual components are capable in their own right, the combination does not translate into top-tier performance for this third-person shooter. The data implies that the GTX 1660 SUPER, despite being a dedicated graphics card, holds this combo back significantly in a game that appears to favor GPU throughput heavily.

What makes this ranking notable is the contrast between the CPU's standing and the combo's overall position. The Ryzen 5 5600GT sits in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms the majority of processors in synthetic benchmarks. Yet the combo rank drags far below that level. This discrepancy points directly at the GPU as the bottleneck. The GTX 1660 SUPER, which sits in the 55th percentile among all GPUs, is a mid-tier card from the GeForce 16 series. When paired with a CPU that ranks much higher, the result is a system where the processor's potential is largely untapped in gaming workloads. The benchmark results indicate that Minimum is not CPU-bound at most settings, leaving the graphics card to dictate the experience.

# CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT brings 6 cores and 12 threads to the table, based on the Zen 3 architecture with a Cezanne codename. Its base clock runs at 3.60 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.60 GHz, which are solid figures for a desktop processor. The 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide a strong foundation for gaming. In synthetic tests, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17272 and a single-core score of 2438, indicating robust multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. The Geekbench multicore score of 7986 and single-core score of 2035 further confirm its capability.

However, in the context of Minimum, the CPU's role appears secondary. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 129.7 FPS, but this drops to 63.4 FPS at 1080p Ultra. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect less variation across settings, as resolution changes typically affect GPU load more than CPU load. The fact that FPS scales heavily with settings suggests the GPU is the primary constraint. The CPU's 3DMark scores, including a single-thread score of 913 and a max-thread score of 5554, show it can handle the game's logic and physics without breaking a sweat. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5600GT is essentially on par with the Intel Core i7-10700 (0% delta) and just 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, which confirms its position as a strong mid-range processor that is not the weak link here.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the clear determinant of this combo's gaming performance. It packs 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU runs at a base clock of 1530 MHz with a boost up to 1785 MHz, and its memory operates at 14 Gbps effective. With 1408 shading units, 88 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units, the card is built for 1080p gaming from an earlier era. Its FP32 performance of 5.027 TFLOPS places it as a modest performer by modern standards, and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1278 reflects its limited headroom in newer workloads.

In Minimum, the GPU's VRAM capacity and bandwidth become critical. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 20.1 FPS, which is barely playable and indicates the card is overwhelmed by the resolution and settings combination. The GTX 1660 SUPER's passmark G3D score of 12699 and its 55th percentile ranking among GPUs show it is an average card. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11, is only 0.2% behind in average score, which is surprising given that the Vega 11 is an integrated graphics solution. This proximity suggests that the GTX 1660 SUPER's discrete advantage is marginal in synthetic tests, though in real gaming, the dedicated memory and bandwidth likely help more. The GPU's 12 nm process node and 6,600 million transistors highlight its age, as it was released in 2019 and is now end-of-life.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates tell a clear story of GPU-bound performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, the combo delivers 129.7 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 99.8 FPS on Medium, 85.6 FPS on High, and 63.4 FPS on Ultra. This scaling shows that each step up in quality costs a significant chunk of performance, with the gap between Low and Ultra being over half the Low score. The 1080p Low result is the only configuration that approaches high-refresh-rate territory, while Ultra falls short of the 60 FPS mark.

Moving to 1440p, the numbers decline predictably. Low settings yield 82.8 FPS, Medium produces 67.2 FPS, High drops to 51.3 FPS, and Ultra slides to 42.5 FPS. The pattern here is consistent: the GPU is struggling to maintain playable framerates at higher quality presets, with only Low and Medium crossing the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, the situation becomes dire. High settings average 31.1 FPS, Medium hits 35.8 FPS, Low reaches 43.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 20.1 FPS. None of these 4K results are smooth, and even the best case at Low is below the 45 FPS comfort zone for most players. The data shows that the GTX 1660 SUPER is simply not equipped for 4K gaming in Minimum, regardless of the preset.

# Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals how sharply the GPU becomes the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 129.7 FPS. Dropping to 1440p Low reduces this to 82.8 FPS, a 36% decrease, and further down to 4K Low at 43.6 FPS, a 66% decrease from the 1080p figure. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario, where the pixel count directly impacts the render load. The CPU's performance does not change with resolution, so the entire drop is attributable to the graphics card.

The pattern holds across other settings. At High, 1080p produces 85.6 FPS, 1440p yields 51.3 FPS, and 4K drops to 31.1 FPS. The scaling factor from 1080p to 4K is roughly 2.75x, which is close to the 4x pixel count difference, indicating that the GPU is working at near its full capacity. If the CPU were the limit, we would see less severe drops, as the render load would not affect the processor as much. Instead, the data implies that even at 1080p Ultra, the GTX 1660 SUPER is near its limit, and the CPU has ample headroom. For players seeking higher framerates, the 1080p Low preset is the only viable option, while 1440p and 4K require accepting lower quality or framerates.

# FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Minimum?*

A: The data shows 1080p is the only resolution where the combo consistently exceeds 60 FPS, with Low at 129.7 FPS, Medium at 99.8 FPS, and High at 85.6 FPS. At 1440p, only Low and Medium stay above 60 FPS, while 4K never reaches 60 FPS.

Q: Why does the combo rank so low despite a decent CPU?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT ranks in the 78th percentile among CPUs, but the GTX 1660 SUPER sits in the 55th percentile among GPUs. The benchmark results indicate the GPU limits performance, dragging the combo to rank 1545 out of 1733.

Q: Is this system playable at 4K?

A: No. At 4K, the highest average FPS is 43.6 on Low settings, and Ultra drops to 20.1 FPS. These results are below the 60 FPS target and even below 30 FPS at Ultra, making 4K unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20740, which is 0% different from the Intel Core i7-10700 and 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X. It is slightly ahead of the Intel Core i5-12490F by 0.3%.

Q: What setting provides the best balance of quality and performance at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, High settings deliver 85.6 FPS, which is above 60 FPS and only 20.1 FPS lower than Low. Medium offers 99.8 FPS, but High provides a noticeably better visual experience with a still-playable framerate.

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for this game?

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory with 336.0 GB/s bandwidth. The measured FPS drops at higher settings suggest the GPU is compute-bound rather than VRAM-limited, as even 1080p Ultra only reaches 63.4 FPS.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience for this combo depends on the resolution target. At 1080p, the High preset stands out as the best choice because it delivers 85.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold, while offering a significant visual upgrade over Low's 129.7 FPS. The jump from Medium at 99.8 FPS to High at 85.6 FPS costs 14.2 FPS but likely provides a more polished image. Ultra at 63.4 FPS is still playable, but the margin above 60 FPS is thin, and the visual gains over High may not justify the 22.2 FPS loss.

For 1440p, the recommendation shifts to the Medium preset, which averages 67.2 FPS. This is the only 1440p setting that stays comfortably above 60 FPS while maintaining reasonable quality. Low at 82.8 FPS is smoother but sacrifices visual fidelity, while High at 51.3 FPS and Ultra at 42.5 FPS dip below the playable threshold for many users. At 4K, no setting is ideal, but Low at 43.6 FPS is the most viable, as it nearly reaches 45 FPS and avoids the sub-30 FPS slides of High and Ultra. Players on 4K displays should consider lowering the resolution or accepting the Low preset for the least stutter. Overall, the data implies that 1080p High is the sweet spot for this combo, balancing framerate and quality without pushing the GPU to its breaking point.