Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a robust experience in Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. The data set shows this combination is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s six cores and 12 threads provide ample headroom for high refresh-rate gaming at 1080p. The measured FPS figures indicate a system that can push past 200 frames per second at lower settings, but the RTX 4070’s 12 GB of VRAM and Ada Lovelace architecture are the defining factors for visual fidelity at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average frame rate at 1920x1080 is 276.9 FPS, achieved with Low settings. This drops to 133.3 FPS at Ultra settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600GT compare to the Intel Core i7-10700 in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT’s average benchmark score is 20740, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-10700’s 20746, showing a negligible delta of 0%. The data indicates they are performance peers in these tests.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 capable of handling 4K gaming in this title?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 3840x2160, the system achieves 59.7 FPS on High settings and 47.9 FPS on Ultra. To maintain higher frame rates at 4K, Low settings deliver 97.4 FPS, but Medium settings offer a balanced 74.6 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RTX 4070 and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56?

A: According to the nearest rivals data, the RTX 4070’s average benchmark score is 37283, while the RX Vega 56 scores 37507. This indicates the RX Vega 56 is 0.6% faster in these synthetic tests, making them statistically similar.

Q: Does the CPU’s benchmark score place it in the top tier of all processors?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT has a percentile rank of 78, meaning it performs better than 78% of all CPUs in the benchmark database. Its multi-threaded score of 17272 in Cinebench R23 shows strong performance for its class.

Q: What is the average frame rate on Medium settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the system averages 137.3 FPS. This is a significant jump from the 88.6 FPS seen on Ultra at the same resolution, suggesting that Medium is the sweet spot for high refresh rate 1440p play.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. For 1920x1080, the jump from High to Low is substantial, moving from 179.3 FPS to 276.9 FPS. However, the cost of Ultra is high, as it drops performance to 133.3 FPS. For competitive play on a high refresh rate monitor, Medium settings at 1080p provide a strong 212 FPS, which is a balanced middle ground between visual quality and speed. Pushing to Low yields a massive 44% increase over Medium, but the visual downgrade is often not worth it unless chasing maximum refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, the story shifts. High settings produce 113.7 FPS, which is excellent for most displays. Medium settings offer 137.3 FPS, which is the best choice for 1440p if you prioritize fluidity over maxed-out visuals. Ultra at 1440p falls to 88.6 FPS, which is playable but not optimal for fast-paced shooters. The data suggests that High is the recommended preset for 1440p, as it delivers a nearly 25 FPS advantage over Ultra while maintaining a high level of graphical detail.

For 3840x2160, the RTX 4070 begins to show its limits. High settings yield 59.7 FPS, which is marginal for a smooth experience. Ultra drops to 47.9 FPS, which is not ideal. The data indicates that Medium settings at 74.6 FPS or Low at 97.4 FPS are the practical choices for 4K. Given the game’s age, Medium at 4K is likely to look significantly better than Low and still provide a playable frame rate. The best experience overall is arguably High at 1440p, balancing the 113.7 FPS average with the visual fidelity of higher graphical presets.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the dominant component in this configuration, especially at higher resolutions. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for handling the texture loads at 4K. The GPU’s boost clock of 2475 MHz and 5888 shading units drive the raw compute power. The data shows that the RTX 4070’s performance scales predictably with resolution, but the frame rate drops are more pronounced at 4K, indicating that memory bandwidth and fill rate are key constraints.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4070 scores 26927 in Passmark G3D and 168006 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, has a slightly higher average score of 37507, a 0.6% difference that is negligible in real-world gaming. The GPU’s architecture, Ada Lovelace, supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is relevant for modern titles, but for Minimum, the raw rasterization performance is what matters most. The data shows that the RTX 4070 is more than sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, it requires lowering settings to maintain high frame rates.

The shift from High to Ultra settings at 4K results in a 19.8% drop in frame rate (59.7 to 47.9 FPS), while the same change at 1080p results in a 25.6% drop (179.3 to 133.3 FPS). This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is starting to become a factor, while at 4K, the GPU is fully saturated. The 200 W TDP of the RTX 4070 is well-managed, and the card’s 240 mm length makes it suitable for most mid-tower cases.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Ryzen 5 5600GT and RTX 4070 ranks 488th out of 1733 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the top 28% of all system configurations. The rank reflects a balance between the CPU’s mid-range performance and the GPU’s high-end capabilities. The data indicates that this combo is not bottlenecked by the CPU at lower resolutions, as the high frame rates suggest, but the CPU’s 78th percentile ranking in synthetic tests does limit the absolute maximum performance in CPU-bound scenarios.

The combo rank of 488 is a strong result, considering the CPU is not a top-tier model. The RTX 4070’s 81st percentile ranking compensates for the CPU’s limitations. In game, the results show that the system can achieve high frame rates, which is the key metric for a third-person shooter. The rank suggests that while there are more powerful combos, this one offers a well-rounded experience for the resolution and settings tested. The data shows that the system is more capable at 1080p and 1440p, where the combo rank would likely be higher in a resolution-specific ranking, as the 4K results are limited by the GPU.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. In synthetic benchmarks, its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 17272, and its single-core score is 2438. This shows a strong multi-threaded capability for a 65 W part. Its performance is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-10700, with a 0% delta in average benchmark scores, and it is 0.3% faster than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X in the same metric.

For Minimum, the CPU’s role is critical at 1080p. The data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the frame rate reaches 276.9 FPS, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to exceed 200 FPS. The L3 cache of 16 MB and DDR4 support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for this game. However, the CPU’s 3dmark single-thread score of 913 and Cinebench R15 single-core score of 245 indicate it is not the fastest for single-threaded workloads, but it is sufficient for Minimum’s engine.

The 5600GT’s performance is a limiting factor when trying to achieve the absolute highest frame rates. At 1080p, the difference between High (179.3 FPS) and Low (276.9 FPS) is substantial, showing that the GPU is not the only bottleneck. The data implies that a more powerful CPU could push frame rates higher at 1080p, but the 5600GT provides a solid foundation for a smooth gaming experience. Its 78th percentile ranking shows it outperforms most CPUs, and its multi-threaded scores in Passmark (20325) and Geekbench (7986) are respectable for its class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings.

At 3840x2160, the system averages 97.4 FPS on Low, 74.6 FPS on Medium, 59.7 FPS on High, and 47.9 FPS on Ultra. The data shows a linear progression, with Low being 30.5% faster than Medium, and High being 24.6% faster than Ultra. This resolution is clearly GPU-limited, and the RTX 4070’s 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for all presets.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale to 178.3 FPS on Low, 137.3 FPS on Medium, 113.7 FPS on High, and 88.6 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Medium and High is 17.2%, while the gap between High and Ultra is 22.1%. This resolution offers a balanced experience, with High being a strong option for most users.

At 1920x1080, the system achieves 276.9 FPS on Low, 212 FPS on Medium, 179.3 FPS on High, and 133.3 FPS on Ultra. The data shows that at this resolution, the CPU begins to influence the results. The drop from Low to Medium is 23.4%, and from High to Ultra is 25.7%. The 1080p Low result of 276.9 FPS is the highest recorded for this combo, indicating that the CPU can handle high refresh rates when the GPU load is low.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K on High settings shows a 66.7% reduction in frame rate (179.3 to 59.7 FPS), which is consistent with the pixel count increase. The data confirms that this combo is best suited for 1440p gaming, where it can maintain frame rates above 100 FPS on High settings.