Minimum

This CPU and GPU pairing lands in the upper third of all tested combinations for Minimum, with a combo rank of 598 out of 1733 tested setups. That places it ahead of roughly 65% of all combos in the database. The result is a system that can handle this 2014 third-person shooter with authority, though the raw ranking also reflects how demanding the game can be at its highest settings.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT form a balanced pairing, but the data shows the GPU carries more of the load in this title. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 127.1 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 45.4 FPS — a reduction that points directly at the graphics card as the primary constraint. This is not a CPU-limited scenario, as the processor’s benchmarks suggest ample headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 598 out of 1733 combos, this pairing sits comfortably in the top 35% of all tested systems. The data indicates a strong overall performer, but not an elite one. The ranking reflects the fact that Minimum is a 2014 title where even mid-range modern hardware can achieve high frame rates, so the competition at the top is fierce.

The CPU contributes a percentile score of 78 against all processors, which means the 5600X outperforms 78% of CPUs in the database. The GPU is even stronger, with a percentile score of 87 against all graphics cards. When combined, these two components produce a system that ranks higher than many newer pairings, but the game’s age means that extremely high refresh rate play at 1080p is where this combo truly shines.

The measured data shows that the combo’s best result comes at 1080p Low with 261 FPS, which is more than enough for any high-refresh display. At 1440p High, the system still delivers 110.1 FPS, suggesting that this is the sweet spot for competitive play. The 4K Ultra result of 45.4 FPS is the only number that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at that resolution.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, and the benchmark results confirm its importance. With 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, the card provides 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory runs at 2000 MHz, effective 16 Gbps, which is ample for this game’s textures and geometry.

The GPU’s clock speeds are notable: a base clock of 1825 MHz, a game clock of 2015 MHz, and a boost clock of 2250 MHz. These clocks, combined with 4608 shading units and 128 ROPs, deliver a pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 648.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 20.74 TFLOPS, which is substantial for a 2020 card running a 2014 game.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reinforce its position. It scores 24980 in Passmark G3D and 13245 in Passmark GPU compute. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it achieves 3689. The GPU ranks in the 87th percentile among all graphics cards, and its nearest rival is the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, which scores 2.6% higher in average benchmarks. The RX 6800 XT also trails the NVIDIA RTX A1000 by 1.7% but leads the Intel Arc A550M by 0.5% and the NVIDIA CMP 50HX by 1.9%.

The measured FPS data shows how the GPU scales with settings. At 1080p, the card delivers 261 FPS on Low, 199 FPS on Medium, 166.2 FPS on High, and 127.1 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 133.9 FPS, or roughly 51%, indicating that the GPU has plenty of headroom even at the highest settings. At 1440p, the same progression yields 168, 126.4, 110.1, and 83.6 FPS respectively.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It runs at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boosts to 4.60 GHz. The CPU has a 32 MB L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. This is a desktop part on the AM4 socket, built on a 7 nm process with 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die.

In this game, the CPU is not the bottleneck. The benchmark results show strong single-thread performance, which is critical for a third-person shooter. The CPU scores 917 in 3DMark single-thread, 264 in Cinebench R15 single-core, 1101 in Cinebench R20 single-core, and 2622 in Cinebench R23 single-core. The Geekbench single-core score is 2111, and Passmark single-thread is 3364.

Multi-threaded performance is also solid. The CPU scores 5582 in 3DMark 16-thread and 5588 in 3DMark max-thread. Cinebench R23 multicore yields 18578, and Passmark multithread is 21858. The average benchmark score is 20680, with a percentile rank of 78 among all CPUs.

The nearest CPU rivals show how close this part is to its competition. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 20740, which is 0.3% higher. The Intel Core i7-10700 scores 20746, also 0.3% higher. The Intel Core i5-12490F scores 20794, which is 0.5% higher. The Intel Xeon 6325P scores 20538, which is 0.7% lower. The 5600X sits right in the middle of this group, offering competitive performance.

The measured FPS results indicate that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately. At 1080p Low, the system hits 261 FPS, which is a high frame rate that requires a capable processor. The fact that the FPS scales nearly linearly with resolution changes suggests the CPU is not holding back the GPU.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Minimum?*

A: At 4K Ultra, the combo delivers 45.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K High, it achieves 57 FPS, and at 4K Medium, 69.3 FPS. At 4K Low, it reaches 91.2 FPS. So, 4K is playable only at Medium or Low settings for smooth frame rates.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5600X scores 20680 in average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 20740 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core i7-10700 scores 20746 (0.3% higher), and the Intel Core i5-12490F scores 20794 (0.5% higher). The Intel Xeon 6325P scores 20538 (0.7% lower).

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rate play?

A: At 1080p High, the combo delivers 166.2 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, 199 FPS. At 1440p High, it delivers 110.1 FPS. For 144 Hz displays, 1080p Medium or High is ideal. For 100 Hz displays, 1440p High works well.

Q: How much FPS does the GPU lose when going from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the system produces 166.2 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 110.1 FPS, a 33.8% reduction. At 4K High, it drops to 57 FPS, a 65.7% reduction from the 1080p result.

Q: Does the GPU rank higher than the CPU in the overall database?

A: Yes. The GPU ranks in the 87th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 78th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 49982, compared to the CPU’s 20680.

Q: What is the GPU’s closest competitor in benchmark scores?

A: The NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the closest rival, with an average score of 48704, which is 2.6% lower than the RX 6800 XT. The Intel Arc A550M is 0.5% lower, and the NVIDIA CMP 50HX is 1.9% lower. The NVIDIA RTX A1000 is 1.7% higher.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At High settings, the system achieves 166.2 FPS at 1080p, 110.1 FPS at 1440p, and 57 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 56.1 FPS (33.8%), while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 53.1 FPS (48.2%). This non-linear scaling indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

At Low settings, the same trend holds. The system produces 261 FPS at 1080p, 168 FPS at 1440p, and 91.2 FPS at 4K. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is 93 FPS (35.6%), and from 1440p to 4K is 76.8 FPS (45.7%). The consistency of these percentages across settings suggests that the GPU is the primary constraint throughout.

The Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the system hits 127.1 FPS, which drops to 83.6 FPS at 1440p (34.2% reduction) and 45.4 FPS at 4K (45.7% reduction from 1440p). The 4K Ultra result is the only measured data point below 60 FPS, indicating that this resolution and setting combination exceeds the GPU’s comfortable range.

The CPU’s role in this scaling is minimal. The 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 4.60 GHz boost clock provides sufficient single-thread performance for the game’s logic. The fact that FPS scales predictably with resolution, rather than flattening out due to CPU limits, confirms that the RX 6800 XT is the component that determines playability at each resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, the data points to High settings as the optimal choice. At 1080p High, the system delivers 166.2 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on gaming monitors. At 1440p High, the 110.1 FPS result is still smooth for most displays, and the visual upgrade over Medium is noticeable.

If you prioritize frame rate above all else, Low settings at 1080p produce 261 FPS, which is more than double the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. This setting is ideal for competitive play where every millisecond matters. Medium settings at 1080p yield 199 FPS, which is a good middle ground if you want some visual polish without sacrificing responsiveness.

At 4K, the data suggests that High settings are not viable for consistent 60 FPS play, as the measured result is 57 FPS. Medium settings at 4K deliver 69.3 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold with a small margin. For a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K, Low settings at 91.2 FPS provide ample headroom.

Ultra settings offer the best visuals but come with a significant performance cost. At 1080p Ultra, the 127.1 FPS result is still playable, but the drop to 83.6 FPS at 1440p and 45.4 FPS at 4K makes this preset impractical for high-resolution displays. The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s textures, but the computational load of Ultra settings at 4K exceeds what the card can sustain at 60 FPS.

The practical recommendation is to use High settings at 1080p for the best experience, or High settings at 1440p if you have a 100-120 Hz display. For 4K, Medium settings provide the best trade-off, offering 69.3 FPS with decent visual quality. Avoid Ultra settings at 4K unless you are willing to accept frame rates below 50 FPS.