Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination delivers a versatile experience in Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. The measured data shows this pairing handles 1080p and 1440p with high refresh rates, while 4K remains a more demanding target. This analysis examines the preset scaling, the role of the GPU and CPU, and how this specific combo compares to other tested configurations.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset is the standout choice, delivering an average FPS of 138. This is a significant jump from the 105 FPS of the Ultra preset, while the Low preset’s 214 FPS is likely beyond the refresh rate of most displays, making the extra performance unnecessary. The Medium preset’s 164 FPS is also strong, but High offers a better balance of visual fidelity and raw speed for most users.

For 2560x1440, the High preset remains the recommended setting. It achieves an average of 89 FPS, which is playable and smooth for a shooter. The Ultra preset drops to 68 FPS, which is still playable but offers a less comfortable margin for competitive play. The Medium preset provides 106 FPS, but the visual quality difference between Medium and High is often worth the 17 FPS trade-off.

At 3840x2160, the data presents a different scenario. The Medium preset is the only viable option for a consistent experience, delivering an average of 57 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 66 FPS. The High preset at 48 FPS is playable but on the edge of smoothness, while the Low preset’s 74 FPS comes at a significant visual cost. The Ultra preset’s 36 FPS is too low for a smooth experience.

The data suggests that the High preset is the sweet spot for this combination, providing a high frame rate at 1080p and 1440p. At 4K, dropping to Medium is necessary to maintain a playable frame rate, as the gap between Medium and High is a 9 FPS difference, which is more impactful at lower frame rates.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the primary driver of frame rates in this title. The GPU’s specifications—12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth—are well-suited for the game’s demands. The 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs provide a solid foundation for the measured performance.

The GPU’s clock speeds play a direct role in the results. The base clock of 2150 MHz, game clock of 2495 MHz, and boost clock of 2600 MHz indicate a card that can sustain high performance under load. The memory clock of 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) ensures that texture streaming and data transfer do not become bottlenecks.

The percentile ranking of the GPU is 71, which places it above the majority of tested GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 26011 is closely matched by its nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon R9 M395X and AMD FirePro W7100, with deltaPct values of 0.5% and 0.6% respectively. This indicates that the RX 6750 XT is a well-balanced card, but its performance in Minimum is also influenced by the CPU and the game’s engine.

The GPU’s 64 ROPs are crucial for the pixel throughput, which is reflected in the pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s. The texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s, driven by the 160 TMUs, ensures that the game’s surfaces are rendered efficiently. The FP32 performance of 13.31 TFLOPS provides ample compute power for the game’s shaders and effects.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K demonstrates a clear scaling pattern that identifies the GPU as the primary limiting factor. At the High preset, the average FPS decreases from 138 at 1920x1080 to 89 at 2560x1440, a drop of 49 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average FPS falls to 48, a further 41 FPS drop. This shows a consistent decline as pixel count increases.

The Low preset shows a similar trend: 214 FPS at 1080p, 138 FPS at 1440p, and 74 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset follows suit with 164 FPS, 106 FPS, and 57 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset drops from 105 FPS at 1080p to 68 FPS at 1440p and 36 FPS at 4K.

The data indicates that the GPU’s rendering capacity is being taxed heavily at 4K. The performance halving from 1080p to 4K at the High preset (138 to 48 FPS) is a strong indicator that the RX 6750 XT is the bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rate would not scale so dramatically with resolution. The scaling is consistent across all presets, reinforcing that this is a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the high frame rates suggest the CPU is keeping up, but the GPU is still the main contributor to the final output.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: Average 214 FPS.
• Medium: Average 164 FPS, with a minimum of 139 FPS and a maximum of 189 FPS.
• High: Average 138 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 105 FPS.

At 1080p, the Low preset pushes frame rates well beyond 200 FPS, while the Medium and High presets remain above 130 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that dips below 110 FPS, but it still provides a very playable experience.

2560x1440:

• Low: Average 138 FPS.
• Medium: Average 106 FPS, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 122 FPS.
• High: Average 89 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 68 FPS.

The 1440p results show a clear step down from 1080p. The Low preset still manages 138 FPS, but the High preset falls to 89 FPS. The Ultra preset’s 68 FPS is the only one that might feel less responsive for fast-paced action.

3840x2160:

• Low: Average 74 FPS.
• Medium: Average 57 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 66 FPS.
• High: Average 48 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 36 FPS.

At 4K, the frame rates drop significantly. The Low preset is the only one that stays above 70 FPS. The Medium preset is the most balanced for 4K, providing a playable 57 FPS average. The High and Ultra presets fall below 50 FPS, which may be too choppy for a competitive shooter.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 1689 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the top 45.5% of all configurations, indicating a solid mid-to-high tier performance level. This rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, where neither component severely bottlenecks the other in most scenarios.

The CPU’s percentile rank of 78 and the GPU’s percentile rank of 71 are relatively close, suggesting a well-matched pairing. The combo rank of 1689 is a direct result of this synergy. A more powerful GPU would improve the rank, but the current pairing is efficient for the game’s demands.

The nearest rivals for the CPU include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER with a deltaPct of -0.1% and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H with a deltaPct of -0.1%. For the GPU, the AMD Radeon R9 M395X has a deltaPct of 0.5%, and the AMD FirePro W7100 has a deltaPct of 0.6%. These close scores indicate that the components are performing at their expected levels relative to the broader hardware market.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: The High preset is recommended for 2560x1440, delivering an average of 89 FPS. The Ultra preset offers 68 FPS, while Medium provides 106 FPS, but High provides the best visual-to-performance balance.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with limitations. The Medium preset at 3840x2160 provides an average of 57 FPS, which is playable. The High preset averages 48 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 36 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 6750 XT compare to its closest rival?

A: The RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score of 26011. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, scores 25891, a deltaPct of 0.5%. This shows the RX 6750 XT is slightly faster.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a major bottleneck at 1080p. The Low preset reaches 214 FPS, and the High preset reaches 138 FPS, indicating the GPU is still the primary performance driver.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in this game?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combo ranks 1689 out of 3712 tested configurations in Minimum.

Q: How much performance is lost from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 138 at 1920x1080 to 48 at 3840x2160, a 90 FPS reduction, which highlights the significant load increase on the GPU at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 plays a supporting role in this configuration. With 8 cores and 16 threads, it provides ample processing power for the game’s logic and physics. The base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz ensure that the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s output at lower resolutions.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 25517 places it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER with a deltaPct of -0.1% and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U with a deltaPct of 0.1%. This indicates a strong mid-range performer.

In Minimum, the CPU’s 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support are sufficient to feed the GPU. The data shows that at 1080p, the frame rates are high enough to suggest the CPU is not a limiting factor. However, at 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as the frame rate scales directly with resolution.

The CPU’s 65W TDP and 7 nm process node contribute to efficient operation, allowing the system to sustain high clock speeds without excessive thermal throttling. The CPU’s 16 threads are likely more than enough for this 2014 title, which may only utilize a handful of cores. The high single-thread score of 901 in 3dMark_single_thread further supports the idea that the CPU is well-prepared for the game’s single-threaded tasks.