Minimum

# FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti combo in Minimum?

A: This combo ranks 1501 out of 1733 tested combinations in the game, placing it in the lower portion of the database. This rank reflects the hardware's measured capability for this specific third-person shooter, which launched on 2014-06-25.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20740, which puts it essentially level with the Intel Core i7-10700 (20746, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (20680, +0.3% delta). It trails the Intel Core i5-12490F by 0.3% (20794) and leads the AMD EPYC 7J13 by 0.5% (20845).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it stack against its closest competitors?

A: The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti sits in the 55th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13925. It is 0.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 570X (13871), 0.8% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile (13821) and the GeForce GTX 680 (13812), while being 0.7% behind the NVIDIA Tesla K10 (14029).

Q: What memory configuration does the GPU use, and what is its bandwidth?

A: The GTX 1660 Ti features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock operates at 1500 MHz, which translates to 12 Gbps effective.

Q: What are the CPU's core, thread, and clock specifications?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne) on a 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP and 16 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Minimum?

A: The highest average FPS comes at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the combo achieves 135.4 FPS. This is the only measured configuration to exceed 120 FPS, with the next closest being 100.2 FPS at 1080p Medium.

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti produces a combination that ranks 1501st out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum. This places the pairing in the bottom 14% of all configurations in the database for this game, which is a meaningful indicator given the game's release in 2014 and its relatively modest hardware demands.

The rank is heavily influenced by the GPU's position within the broader hardware landscape. The GTX 1660 Ti sits at the 55th percentile of all GPUs, meaning it outperforms slightly more than half of all tested graphics cards. However, the CPU is notably stronger in relative terms, achieving the 78th percentile among all CPUs. This asymmetry suggests the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios, particularly at higher resolutions and settings where the graphics card's 6 GB VRAM and 192-bit memory interface become constraints.

The combo's rank reflects a system that can handle the game comfortably at mainstream resolutions but falls short of high-refresh or high-resolution dominance. The CPU's average benchmark score of 20740 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-10700 (20746), indicating that the Ryzen 5 5600GT delivers comparable processing capability for this workload. This CPU strength means the system is unlikely to encounter CPU bottlenecks in Minimum, leaving the GPU as the primary determinant of frame rates.

Given the GPU's 55th-percentile standing and the CPU's 78th-percentile position, the overall combo rank of 1501/1733 is somewhat lower than what the individual components might suggest. This is because the game's engine appears to scale more with GPU capability than CPU headroom, and the GTX 1660 Ti's mid-range positioning limits the system's ceiling in more demanding configurations.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the dominant component in determining Minimum's performance, and its specifications explain the measured FPS patterns. The GPU is built on the Turing architecture (TU116 chip) using a 12 nm process, with 1536 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs. It operates at a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz.

The 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for this game but becomes a limiting factor at 4K resolution. The memory clock runs at 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective), and the GPU's pixel rate is 84.96 GPixel/s with a texture rate of 169.9 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 5.437 TFLOPS places the card firmly in the mid-range segment, and its 55th-percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms this positioning.

In Minimum, the GPU's role varies significantly by resolution. At 1920x1080, the card delivers playable to smooth frame rates across all settings, with the gap between Low (135.4 FPS) and Ultra (67.3 FPS) showing a 2x performance spread. At 2560x1440, the card still manages respectable numbers, but the Ultra setting drops to 44.7 FPS, indicating the GPU is being pushed closer to its limits. At 3840x2160, the GTX 1660 Ti struggles, with even Low settings only producing 45.5 FPS and Ultra falling to 19.7 FPS.

The 6 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Minimum's textures at the tested settings, but the 288.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a constraint at higher resolutions where memory throughput demands increase. The GPU's DirectX 12 (12_1) support and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility are also relevant, as the game can utilize modern API features when available.

# Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for this combo in Minimum. The primary consideration is whether to prioritize frame rate smoothness or visual fidelity, and the data shows a consistent trade-off across all three resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the recommended setting is High, which delivers 86.8 FPS. This provides a substantial improvement over Ultra's 67.3 FPS while maintaining much of the visual quality. The 19.5 FPS difference between High and Ultra is not justified by the marginal visual gains, especially when High already exceeds the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Low settings at 135.4 FPS are available for competitive play, but the visual downgrade is significant.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings at 65.4 FPS offer the best balance, as they stay above 60 FPS while providing more detail than Low (84.5 FPS) or High (53.2 FPS). High settings drop below the 60 FPS mark, which may introduce perceptible stutter on standard 60 Hz displays. Ultra at 44.7 FPS is only suitable for slower-paced sections or for players who prioritize image quality over responsiveness.

At 3840x2160, the situation becomes more constrained. Low settings at 45.5 FPS are the only configuration that approaches playability, but even this falls short of the 60 FPS target. Medium (32.7 FPS) and High (29.7 FPS) are borderline, while Ultra at 19.7 FPS is effectively unplayable. For 4K, the recommendation is to use Low settings with the understanding that frame rates will be suboptimal, or to consider lowering the resolution.

The overall best experience is achieved at 1920x1080 with High settings, which combines the game's visual strengths with smooth performance. This configuration represents the sweet spot where the GTX 1660 Ti's capabilities are fully utilized without exceeding its limits.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti combo in Minimum shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 135.4 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings follow at 100.2 FPS, High at 86.8 FPS, and Ultra at 67.3 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 68.1 FPS, representing a 2.0x difference in performance. All settings at this resolution exceed the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p the most versatile option.

At 2560x1440, performance drops but remains largely playable. Low settings yield 84.5 FPS, Medium produces 65.4 FPS, and High falls to 53.2 FPS. Ultra is the weakest at 44.7 FPS. The transition from Low to Ultra results in a 39.8 FPS reduction. Medium is the only setting that stays above 60 FPS, while High and Ultra fall below this mark, indicating that 1440p requires compromises for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings produce 45.5 FPS, which is the only configuration above 40 FPS. Medium drops to 32.7 FPS, High to 29.7 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 19.7 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra is 25.8 FPS, but even the best case at this resolution falls well short of the 60 FPS target. The GTX 1660 Ti's 6 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for demanding 4K workloads in this game, particularly at higher settings where memory pressure increases.

Across all resolutions, the scaling pattern is consistent: Low settings provide roughly 1.5x the frame rate of High settings, while Medium sits approximately halfway between Low and High. The data shows that the CPU's strong performance (78th percentile) ensures that frame rates are not CPU-limited, as the GPU's 55th-percentile ranking is the more significant constraint. This is evident in the relatively smooth scaling between settings, which indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at all tested configurations.

The overall picture is one of a mid-range system that handles Minimum well at 1080p, adequately at 1440p with reduced settings, and poorly at 4K. The measured FPS values confirm that the GTX 1660 Ti is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates across most settings, while the Ryzen 5 5600GT provides ample CPU headroom for the game's physics and AI workloads.