Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti pairing delivers a solid, if not spectacular, experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The data shows this combination is capable of high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p but struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K with higher settings. The CPU provides a strong foundation of eight cores and sixteen threads, while the GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM and Ampere architecture handle the game’s DirectX 12 workload effectively, though the title’s age shows in the scaling patterns across resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in this game?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + RTX 3060 Ti ranks 1255 out of 1733 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700’s average benchmark score is 27220, which is just 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-9900K’s 27043 and 0.8% higher than both the Intel Core i7-12700H and Intel Core i7-1370P scores of 27006 and 26991 respectively.

Q: What is the best 1080p performance recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS at 1080p is 168.8 FPS at Low settings. At High settings, the average drops to 110.6 FPS.

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

A: The average FPS at 1080p High is 110.6, while at 4K High it falls to 36.8. This represents a significant drop of approximately 67% in frame rate.

Q: Is the RTX 3060 Ti’s performance closer to any specific rival?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 25120, which is only 0.2% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6700M’s 25180. It is also 0.5% lower than both the AMD Radeon RX 6600 and AMD Radeon 890M.

Q: Does the CPU have a high number of cores and threads for this game?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 7 5700 features 8 cores and 16 threads, which is a robust configuration. Its passmark_multithread score is 24303, indicating strong multi-threaded processing capability.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture and codenamed Cezanne. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, providing a solid foundation for gaming. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are more than adequate for a title like Minimum, which was released in 2014 and does not typically demand the highest core counts. The processor’s 16 MB of L3 cache and support for DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s help ensure data is fed efficiently to the GPU.

In benchmark tests, the Ryzen 7 5700 shows a clear strength in multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 is substantial, while the single-core score of 2916 is also respectable. This balance is reflected in its 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, suggesting it outperforms a majority of processors on the market. The data indicates that at lower resolutions like 1080p, where the CPU has a greater influence on frame rates, this processor is unlikely to be a bottleneck. The passmark_single_thread score of 3296 confirms its capability in handling the primary game logic thread that many titles, including older ones, still rely on heavily.

The CPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals is remarkably close. It is just 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9900K, a former flagship, and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700H and Intel Core i7-1370P. This shows that while the Ryzen 7 5700 is not a top-tier performer in this database’s metrics, it is competitive with high-end parts from a previous generation. For Minimum, this means the processor provides a stable and capable platform, allowing the GPU to be the primary driver of frame rate changes when settings are adjusted.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a member of the GeForce 30-series, built on the Ampere architecture and featuring the GA104 chip. It is manufactured on an 8 nm process at Samsung and includes 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 1410 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz, and its memory runs at an effective speed of 14 Gbps. With 4864 shading units and 152 tensor cores, the card is well-equipped for modern rendering tasks.

In the context of Minimum, the GPU’s role becomes more critical as resolution and settings increase. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for this game, even at 4K Ultra, as the title’s assets are not particularly demanding by modern standards. However, the performance data shows a steep drop-off at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 168.8 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, this falls to just 27.6 FPS. This pattern suggests that while the GPU is powerful enough for high refresh rates at 1080p and solid 1440p play, it is pushed to its limits at 4K.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 25120, placing it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, which scores 25180, a delta of -0.2%. The RTX 3060 Ti also trails the AMD Radeon RX 6600 and AMD Radeon 890M by 0.5% in average score. These small deltas indicate that the card is firmly in a competitive mid-range tier. For Minimum, the RTX 3060 Ti’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support, including its passmark_directx_12 score of 78, ensures compatibility and good performance with the game’s API, but the data clearly shows that 4K is not this combo’s strong suit.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti achieves a rank of 1255 out of 1733 tested combinations in Minimum. This places it in the 72nd percentile of all tested combos, meaning about 28% of the configurations in the database perform better. This is a mid-pack result, indicating that while this pairing is competent, it is far from the top tier for this specific title.

The ranking suggests that the 2014 release date of the game benefits CPUs with high single-thread performance, and the Ryzen 7 5700’s strong showing in that area helps the combo’s standing. However, the GPU’s 69th percentile ranking holds the combo back from a higher position. The data implies that in Minimum, the overall experience is more heavily influenced by the graphics card than the processor. At 1080p, the combo is capable of producing frame rates well above 100 FPS on High settings, which is a good result. At 1440p High, the average of 70.2 FPS is still smooth, but the transition to 4K reveals the limitations of this pairing, with High settings yielding only 36.8 FPS.

Compared to other combos, this ranking reflects the balance of the hardware. The CPU is a strong, modern 8-core part that will not hold back the GPU in most scenarios. The RTX 3060 Ti, while a capable card, is not a high-end solution for 4K gaming. Therefore, the combo is best suited for gamers targeting 1080p or 1440p, where it can deliver high refresh rates. The rank of 1255 out of 1733 is a clear indicator that there are many faster combinations, but also a significant number that are slower, making this a mainstream option.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo shows a clear and predictable pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1080p, the system is capable of excellent frame rates across all settings. The average FPS ranges from 168.8 at Low to 81.3 at Ultra, with High and Medium settings landing at 110.6 and 131 respectively. This indicates that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU are working well together, and the frame rate is largely determined by the graphics settings.

Moving to 1440p, there is a noticeable drop in performance. The average FPS at High settings falls to 70.2, which is a 36% decrease from the 1080p High result. At Ultra settings, the average is 55.9 FPS, and at Low, it is 111.6 FPS. This scaling suggests that the GPU is starting to become a more significant limiting factor, as the increased pixel count places a greater load on the rendering pipeline. The 8 GB of VRAM is still sufficient, but the raw processing power of the RTX 3060 Ti is being taxed more heavily.

The most dramatic drop occurs when moving to 4K. At 4K High, the average FPS plummets to 36.8, which is a 67% reduction from the 1080p High result. At 4K Ultra, the average is just 27.6 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth, playable performance. Even at 4K Low, the average of 58.9 FPS is only marginally playable. This data clearly shows that the limiting component at 4K is the GPU. The CPU’s performance is unlikely to change significantly with resolution, so the massive frame rate drop can be attributed almost entirely to the RTX 3060 Ti’s inability to handle the fill-rate demands of 3840x2160 in this title. The scaling from 1080p to 4K underscores that this combo is optimized for high-refresh-rate gaming at lower resolutions, not for 4K experiences.