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The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 pairing in Minimum presents an interesting study in system balance, where the data reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior depending on resolution and settings. The measured frame rates across the board indicate a configuration that is capable of high refresh rate play at 1080p but transitions into a more demanding scenario as pixel count increases.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is an 8-core, 16-thread 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 can boost up to 4.60 GHz, which provides a solid foundation for gaming workloads. The processor’s performance profile, as indicated by its benchmark scores, shows a strong multi-threaded capability, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655 and a single-core score of 2916. This places the CPU in the 84th percentile among all tested processors, meaning it outperforms the majority of alternatives.

In the context of Minimum, the CPU’s role is most evident at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 204.1 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded across all tests. This suggests that at this setting, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to reach such high output. The processor’s 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support contribute to its ability to handle the game's logic and draw calls efficiently. The data implies that the CPU is not a limiting factor at 1080p, as the frame rates scale significantly with graphical settings, a pattern that points to the GPU becoming the primary constraint as visual fidelity increases.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 2460 MHz, and it contains 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 19545 places it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181. This performance level is closely matched by its nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon RX 6600M and the Intel Arc B580, with delta percentages of -0.6 and 0.7, respectively.

The GPU’s influence on Minimum becomes apparent when examining the frame rate scaling from Low to Ultra settings. At 4K, the jump from Low (71 FPS) to Ultra (36.4 FPS) represents a significant reduction of nearly half the frame rate. This indicates that the RTX 4060 is heavily taxed by the game’s more demanding visual effects at higher resolutions. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the textures at these settings, but the GPU’s raw compute power appears to be the limiting factor when pushing 4K Ultra. The data suggests that the RTX 4060 is most comfortable at 1080p and 1440p, where it can deliver frame rates well above 60 FPS across all settings.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the frame rate falls from 131 FPS at 1080p to 85.9 FPS at 1440p, and further down to 43.2 FPS at 4K. This represents a decline of 34.4% when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and an additional 49.7% drop when moving from 1440p to 4K. A similar pattern is observed across all other settings, with the Low preset seeing a reduction from 204.1 FPS at 1080p to 128.5 FPS at 1440p, and then to 71 FPS at 4K.

This scaling behavior is a strong indicator that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. The CPU’s performance does not change with resolution, so the consistent frame rate drops must be attributed to the GPU’s inability to maintain its output as pixel count increases. The data suggests that the RTX 4060’s 128-bit memory bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth become a bottleneck at 4K, limiting the fill rate and causing the significant performance degradation. The system is clearly GPU-bound at 4K, while at 1080p, the CPU and GPU are more balanced, allowing for high frame rates.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings depend on the user’s display resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the High preset offers a compelling balance, delivering 131 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience for a third-person shooter. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 98.5 FPS, which is still highly playable, but the 32.5 FPS difference between High and Ultra might not justify the visual gains for all users. The Medium preset at 156.7 FPS is also an option for those prioritizing higher refresh rates, though the jump to High is relatively modest in performance cost.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 85.9 FPS, which is a solid experience for most gamers. The Medium preset at 97.5 FPS could be preferred for those with 144Hz monitors, as it maintains a higher frame rate with only a slight visual compromise. The Ultra preset at 64.4 FPS is borderline for smooth gameplay, and the Low preset at 128.5 FPS is the choice for maximum performance. At 4K, the data suggests that the Ultra preset is not viable, as it drops to 36.4 FPS. The High preset at 43.2 FPS is also below the ideal threshold, making the Medium preset at 55.9 FPS the most reasonable choice for a playable experience, though it still falls short of 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 979th out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the middle of the pack, indicating that there are a significant number of configurations that perform better, as well as many that perform worse. The rank is a holistic measure that considers all tested resolutions and settings, providing a single metric for overall performance.

This mid-pack ranking is consistent with the individual component percentiles. The CPU’s 84th percentile ranking is strong, but the GPU’s 66th percentile ranking is more average. The combination’s performance is therefore likely constrained by the GPU, especially at higher resolutions where the data shows the most significant frame rate drops. The rank suggests that this pairing is a balanced mid-range option, capable of handling the game well at 1080p and 1440p but not a top-tier performer at 4K. The 979th rank out of 1733 means that roughly 44% of tested combos outperform it, which is a reasonable position for a mid-range setup.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following table provides the exact measured average FPS for each resolution and settings preset in Minimum.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|---|---|---|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 204.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 156.7 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 131 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 98.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 128.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 97.5 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 85.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 64.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 71 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 55.9 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 43.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 36.4 |

The data shows a consistent pattern of performance scaling across all settings. At 1080p, the frame rate is high across the board, with the Low preset exceeding 200 FPS. The performance drops are more pronounced at 1440p, with the Ultra preset falling to 64.4 FPS. At 4K, all presets fall below the 60 FPS mark, with the Ultra preset at 36.4 FPS being the lowest recorded value. The differences between settings are consistent, with Ultra typically being about 30-35% slower than Low at each resolution.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best preset for a 1080p monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate?

A: The Medium preset at 1080p delivers 156.7 FPS, which is above the 144Hz threshold and would provide a smooth experience. The High preset at 131 FPS is also viable, but it falls slightly below 144 FPS.

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

A: The data indicates that 4K gaming is possible but not ideal. The best 4K result is the Low preset at 71 FPS, while the Medium preset drops to 55.9 FPS. The High and Ultra presets are below 60 FPS at 43.2 FPS and 36.4 FPS, respectively.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score is 2916, while its multi-core score is 20655. This shows a strong scaling across cores, with the multi-core score being roughly 7 times higher than the single-core score.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth and how might it affect performance?

A: The RTX 4060 has a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s, provided by 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. This bandwidth is likely a limiting factor at 4K, where the frame rates drop significantly compared to 1440p.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to the Intel Arc B580 in overall GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23181, while the Intel Arc B580 scores 23021. This gives the RTX 4060 a delta percentage of 0.7, meaning it is slightly ahead of the Arc B580 in these tests.

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile ranking among all tested processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, indicating that it performs better than 84% of tested processors in the benchmark suite.