Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Minimum, with the data showing that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck only at higher resolutions. The measured results indicate this pairing is well-balanced for the game's engine, offering smooth performance across most settings, though the Ultra preset demands more than the hardware can comfortably deliver at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Benchmark results show a clear tiering of performance across the four settings presets tested. For 1080p gaming, the Low preset produces an average of 204 FPS, which is an exceptionally high headroom for competitive play. However, the jump to High at 131 FPS still provides a fluid experience while significantly improving visual fidelity, making it the optimal choice for most users at this resolution. The Medium preset at 156 FPS sits between the two, but the 25 FPS gain from High to Medium does not justify the visual downgrade for a game like this.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 85 FPS on average, which remains smooth for a third-person shooter. The Low preset hits 132 FPS, but the visual compromise is substantial. The Ultra preset drops to 64 FPS, which is playable but begins to show the GPU's limits. The data suggests that High is the ideal setting for 1440p, as it maintains a comfortable frame rate while preserving the game's graphical detail.

For 4K, the situation changes dramatically. The High preset averages 46 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for fluid gameplay. The Low preset at 71 FPS is the only option above this threshold, but it sacrifices most of the game's visual quality. The Ultra preset at 35 FPS is not recommended for a responsive experience. Given these numbers, the best experience per the measured rows is High at 1080p or 1440p, with Low being the only viable option at 4K for those prioritizing frame rate over visuals.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is the central component determining performance in Minimum, particularly as resolution increases. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for the game's requirements at the tested settings. The GPU's boost clock of 2581 MHz and game clock of 2424 MHz provide consistent compute throughput, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling across resolutions.

The data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p, the CPU and GPU are working in relative balance, with the gap between Low and Ultra settings being 104 FPS (204 vs 100). At 1440p, this gap narrows to 68 FPS (132 vs 64), and at 4K it further reduces to 36 FPS (71 vs 35). This narrowing indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as resolution climbs. The RX 6700 XT's 2560 shading units and 160 texture mapping units handle the game's rendering workload efficiently at lower resolutions, but the 4K results reveal the hardware's ceiling.

The GPU's 64 ROPs and 13.21 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are adequate for this game's engine, which appears to have moderate demands. The measured FPS at 1440p High (85 FPS) represents a 35% reduction from 1080p High (131 FPS), which is a typical scaling pattern for a GPU-bound scenario. The card's RDNA 2.0 architecture with 40 ray accelerators does not appear to be heavily utilized, as the game's visual effects likely rely more on traditional rasterization.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Only with the Low preset, which averages 71 FPS. The Medium preset averages 54 FPS, and High drops to 46 FPS, so 4K60 requires significant graphical compromises.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The Low preset averages 204 FPS while Ultra averages 100 FPS, a difference of 104 FPS. This indicates the Ultra settings impose a substantial rendering load that halves the frame rate.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1440p?

A: The data suggests a GPU bottleneck at higher settings. The drop from High (85 FPS) to Ultra (64 FPS) is 25%, while the jump from Low to Medium (132 to 101 FPS) shows diminishing returns, indicating the GPU's rendering capacity is the constraint.

Q: How does the RX 6700 XT compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 6700 XT's average benchmark score of 27425 is essentially identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, which scores 27565 with a delta of -0.5%, and the RTX 4070 Mobile at 27435 with a 0% delta.

Q: What is the best preset for competitive play?

A: The Low preset at 1080p provides 204 FPS, which maximizes frame pacing and reduces input latency. Even at 1440p, Low delivers 132 FPS, making it the preferred choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Does the 12 GB VRAM limit performance in this game?

A: The measured results do not indicate any VRAM-related stutters or frame drops. The memory bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s appears sufficient, as even at 4K Ultra with 35 FPS, the performance is consistent with the GPU's compute limits rather than memory constraints.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific configuration of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 1935 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the 48th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms just under half of the combinations in the database. The ranking reflects a mid-pack position, which is consistent with the hardware's specifications.

The CPU's percentile of 78 against all CPUs indicates it is a strong processor, while the GPU's percentile of 72 shows it is also above average. However, the combination's rank in this game suggests that Minimum is not particularly demanding on high-end hardware, or that many other combos feature more powerful GPUs. The measured FPS numbers at 1080p (over 100 FPS on High) confirm the system is capable, but the rank shows it is not in the top tier for this title.

Comparing to the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700 performs nearly identically to the Intel Xeon D-2752TER with a delta of -0.1%, and slightly better than the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U with a +0.1% delta. This indicates the CPU is well-matched for the game's threading requirements. The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 3090, has a -0.5% delta, meaning the RX 6700 XT actually scores slightly lower on average, yet in real gaming tests the difference is negligible.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the system scales from 1080p to 4K. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 131 FPS at 1080p to 85 FPS at 1440p (a 35% reduction), then to 46 FPS at 4K (a further 46% reduction from 1440p). This scaling is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload, where the number of pixels rendered directly impacts performance.

At the Low preset, the scaling is slightly different: 204 FPS at 1080p, 132 FPS at 1440p (35% drop), and 71 FPS at 4K (46% drop from 1440p). The consistent percentage drops across settings indicate that the GPU is the limiting component at all resolutions, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom. The Ryzen 7 5700's 8 cores and 16 threads are not the constraint, as frame rates are primarily determined by the GPU's fill rate and shading capabilities.

The Medium preset shows the most interesting scaling with min/max FPS data. At 1080p, the range is 133-180 FPS (average 156), at 1440p it is 86-116 FPS (average 101), and at 4K it is 46-62 FPS (average 54). The frame time variance increases with resolution, suggesting that the GPU's memory bandwidth becomes more critical at higher pixel counts. The RX 6700 XT's 384.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1440p, but at 4K the system operates near its limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: Average 204 FPS. This is the highest measured frame rate across all configurations, indicating minimal GPU load.
• Medium: Average 156 FPS, with a range of 133-180 FPS. The 47 FPS spread shows some frame time variance but remains well within smooth territory.
• High: Average 131 FPS. This represents a 16% drop from Medium, showing the cost of higher-quality textures and effects.
• Ultra: Average 100 FPS. This is the lowest 1080p result, but still comfortably above 60 FPS for a responsive experience.

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: Average 132 FPS. This is a 35% reduction from 1080p Low, consistent with the increased pixel count.
• Medium: Average 101 FPS, with a range of 86-116 FPS. The 30 FPS spread indicates moderate frame pacing variations.
• High: Average 85 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 1440p, providing a good balance of visual quality and performance.
• Ultra: Average 64 FPS. This is just above the 60 FPS threshold, but the visual gains over High may not justify the 25% performance drop.

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: Average 71 FPS. This is the only 4K setting that achieves a smooth experience, though visual quality is significantly reduced.
• Medium: Average 54 FPS, with a range of 46-62 FPS. This is borderline playable, with some dips below 50 FPS.
• High: Average 46 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS target, making it suitable only for less demanding gameplay scenarios.
• Ultra: Average 35 FPS. This is not recommended for active play, as the frame rate drops below what most players would consider acceptable.

The data shows that the sweet spot for this combo is 1440p High, delivering 85 FPS with good visual fidelity. At 1080p, all settings are playable, with High offering the best experience for most users. The 4K results confirm that this hardware is not designed for ultra-high-resolution gaming, with only the Low preset providing adequate performance.