Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti pairing delivers playable frame rates at 1080p in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter, but the data reveals a stark performance cliff as resolution increases. The combination ranks near the very bottom of the database, at 1709 out of 1733 tested combos, indicating a severe GPU bottleneck that limits the otherwise capable CPU.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and dramatic decline as resolution scales from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 63.3 FPS, which is the only configuration in the entire dataset that crosses the 60 FPS threshold. Moving to 1440p at the same Low settings, the average drops to 42.7 FPS, a reduction of roughly one-third. At 4K with Low settings, the average falls further to 23.8 FPS, which is a 62% decrease from the 1080p Low result.

This scaling pattern strongly indicates the GPU is the limiting component. The GTX 1050 Ti’s 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 128-bit bus width, which provides 112.1 GB/s of bandwidth, are simply overwhelmed at higher resolutions. The pixel rate of 44.54 GPixel/s and texture rate of 66.82 GTexel/s become the primary constraints. The CPU, by contrast, has ample headroom; the Ryzen 7 5700’s 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, are not the bottleneck in this scenario.

GPU Role

The GTX 1050 Ti is the decisive factor in this combo’s performance. Its base clock of 1291 MHz and boost clock of 1392 MHz are modest by modern standards, and the 768 shading units operating at 2.138 TFLOPS FP32 are insufficient for demanding resolutions. The GPU’s benchmark data reinforces its position: it sits in the 30th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 5316. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce 930A, which scores 5317 (a 0% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce 940M at 5297 (0.4% higher). This places the GTX 1050 Ti in the same performance class as entry-level mobile parts, not desktop gaming cards.

The VRAM situation is particularly telling. With 4 GB of GDDR5, the card has enough memory for 1080p gaming, but at 4K Ultra settings, the average FPS collapses to 10.4. This is the lowest figure in the entire measured dataset. The transition from 1080p Low (63.3 FPS) to 4K Low (23.8 FPS) represents a 62% performance loss, while the jump from 1080p Ultra (31.4 FPS) to 4K Ultra (10.4 FPS) is a 67% loss. This suggests that memory bandwidth, not just raw compute, is a critical constraint at higher resolutions. The card’s DirectX 12 benchmark score of 26 in Passmark is particularly low, indicating weak API-level performance for modern workloads.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system?

A: The only configuration that achieves an average above 60 FPS is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which produces 63.3 FPS. For a smoother experience, this is the clear choice. At 1080p Medium, the average drops to 47.9 FPS, and High yields 41.9 FPS.

Q: How does the GTX 1050 Ti compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GPU is virtually tied with several competitors. Its average benchmark score of 5316 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce 930A at 5317 (a 0% delta) and the AMD Radeon R7 240 at 5280 (0.7% slower). The AMD Radeon R7 M445 is slightly faster at 5361, a -0.8% delta from the GTX 1050 Ti’s perspective.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700 CPU holding back performance?

A: No, the data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 5700 scores in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27220. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 20655, and single-core is 2916, which is more than sufficient for this game. The FPS drops at higher resolutions are consistent with GPU limitations.

Q: What is the impact of increasing settings from Low to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS falls from 42.7 on Low to 21.5 on Ultra. This is a 50% reduction in performance. Medium settings produce 33.2 FPS, and High yields 28.7 FPS. None of these are ideal for smooth gameplay, suggesting the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: How does the combo’s overall rank reflect its gaming capability?

A: The combo ranks 1709 out of 1733 tested combinations in Minimum. This places it in the bottom 1.4% of all systems, indicating that it is far below average for this game. The GTX 1050 Ti’s 30th percentile GPU ranking is the primary cause of this low position.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Minimum?*

A: No, the data shows 4K is not viable. The highest average at 3840x2160 is 23.8 FPS on Low settings. Medium produces 17.4 FPS, High yields 17.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 10.4 FPS. These are all well below playable thresholds.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete FPS data reveals a consistent pattern across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers usable performance: Low settings average 63.3 FPS, Medium averages 47.9 FPS, High averages 41.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 31.4 FPS. This shows that even at the native resolution for this class of GPU, only the lowest settings achieve 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop significantly. Low settings produce 42.7 FPS, which is the only 1440p configuration above 40 FPS. Medium averages 33.2 FPS, High averages 28.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 21.5 FPS. The scaling from 1080p Low to 1440p Low represents a 33% loss, while the Ultra settings lose 32% of their performance.

At 3840x2160, the results are marginal at best. Low settings average 23.8 FPS, which is the highest 4K result. High settings average 17.9 FPS, Medium averages 17.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 10.4 FPS. The difference between High and Medium at 4K is negligible (0.5 FPS), suggesting the GPU is saturated. The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low is a 62% drop, and from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra is a 67% drop.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of 1733 tested combinations for Minimum, this system ranks 1709th. This places it in the bottom 24 positions, well below the median. The ranking reflects the severe GPU limitation; the GTX 1050 Ti’s 30th percentile score of 5316 is the primary driver, while the Ryzen 7 5700’s 84th percentile CPU score of 27220 is comparatively strong.

The CPU’s nearest rivals—the Intel Core i9-9900K (0.7% faster), Intel Core i7-12700H (0.8% faster), and Intel Core i7-1370P (0.8% faster)—all perform within 1% of the Ryzen 7 5700, confirming that the CPU is not the weak link. In contrast, the GPU’s nearest rivals are all within 1% of its performance, but that performance level is simply too low for this game. The data indicates that upgrading the GPU would yield significant improvements, while the CPU has substantial headroom for future upgrades. This combo’s rank of 1709 out of 1733 reflects a system that is fundamentally constrained by its graphics card, making it suitable only for low-resolution, low-settings gaming.