Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination delivers a solid, playable experience in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. Benchmark results show this pairing performs best at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K remaining demanding. The data indicates a system where the CPU’s capable multi-threaded performance supports the GPU well up to high resolutions, though the GPU ultimately becomes the primary constraint at 4K Ultra settings.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture (Codenamed Cezanne) using a 7 nm process at TSMC. It contains 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The chip has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR4 memory via a dual-channel bus, providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Its cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. The processor is unlocked for overclocking and uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5700G shows strong multi-threaded capability, which is relevant for modern game engines that offload background tasks. Its 3DMark 16-thread score is 6629, and it achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5. Single-thread performance, crucial for game logic and frame pacing, is also respectable, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 899 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1894. The processor’s average benchmark score of 27051 places it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a well-above-average part. The data shows it is virtually tied with the Intel Core i9-9900K (deltaPct: -0.2) and slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (deltaPct: 0.4). This suggests the 5700G delivers performance on par with a previous-generation high-end desktop chip.

For Minimum, the CPU’s 8-core/16-thread layout ensures that the game’s logic and physics threads have ample resources without bottlenecking the GPU. The high boost clock of 4.60 GHz helps maintain high minimum frame rates in CPU-bound scenes. Given the game is from 2014, it is unlikely to scale perfectly across all 16 threads, but the strong single-thread and 8-thread scores (3DMark 8-thread: 5648) ensure smooth operation. The CPU’s performance here is not the limiting factor at most settings; rather, it provides a stable foundation for the GPU to work from.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is a modern graphics card from the Radeon RX 7000 series, based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture (Chip: Navi 32). It is manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC, featuring 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die. The GPU has a base clock of 1900 MHz, a game clock of 2041 MHz, and a boost clock of 2459 MHz. Memory is a substantial 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The card includes 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, along with 40 ray tracing cores. Its compute power is rated at 25.18 TFLOPS FP32, and it has a 200 W TDP.

The RX 7700’s benchmark scores reveal its position in the market. It scores 2865 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 and 20974 in Passmark G3D, which places it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 15852. Compared to its nearest rivals, it is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon R9 370X (deltaPct: -0.1) and slightly behind the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (deltaPct: -1) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (deltaPct: -1.7). This suggests that while the RX 7700 is a capable card, it sits in a competitive mid-range tier, not at the absolute top of the performance stack.

In Minimum, the 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for the game’s textures, even at 4K, preventing any memory-related stuttering. The high memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s ensures that texture streaming is fast. The GPU’s boost clock of 2459 MHz helps drive high frame rates at lower resolutions. The card’s performance is the primary driver of the measured FPS, and as the resolution increases, the GPU’s workload scales directly. The data shows that the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K, particularly at Ultra settings, where the average FPS drops significantly.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combined performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and AMD Radeon RX 7700 in Minimum is tracked by the comboRankInGame field. This specific combination ranks 1298 out of 2939 tested combos. This places it in the 44th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of systems but is outclassed by a significant number of higher-end pairings. This ranking reflects a balanced mid-range setup; it is not a top-tier contender for maximum frame rates, but it is far from the bottom of the list.

The rank implies that while the CPU is in the 79th percentile for all CPUs and the GPU is in the 58th percentile for all GPUs, the combination does not punch above its weight class. The CPU’s high relative performance is somewhat held back by the GPU’s more modest standing. For a game like Minimum, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards, this combo lands in the upper-middle of the pack. The deltaPct values for the CPU rivals are all within 0.6% of the 5700G, showing that the processor is not a differentiator. The GPU’s rivals are also within 1.7%, meaning the card’s performance is also tightly clustered. Therefore, the rank of 1298 is a direct result of the mid-range nature of both components, and the FPS numbers reflect this.

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

The measured frame rates provide a detailed look at performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. All numbers are average FPS unless otherwise noted.

At 1920x1080, the results are high across the board. Low settings yield an average of 214 FPS, which is extremely playable on high-refresh monitors. Medium settings produce 164 FPS, with a minimum of 139 and a maximum of 188. High settings still deliver a very smooth 137 FPS. Even Ultra settings maintain an average of 105 FPS, which is excellent for a game from 2014. The data shows that the combo is rarely CPU-limited at this resolution, as the frame rates scale primarily with GPU load.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to drop off. Low settings average 138 FPS, which is still very fluid. Medium settings average 106 FPS, with a min of 90 and max of 121. High settings produce 89 FPS, which is playable for most users. Ultra settings drop to 68 FPS, which is still acceptable but shows the GPU starting to feel the load of the higher pixel count. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is roughly linear with the increase in pixel count, indicating a GPU-bound scenario at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Low settings average 74 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings drop to 57 FPS, with a minimum of 48 and a maximum of 65. High settings average 48 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings are the most demanding, yielding only 36 FPS. This demonstrates a clear performance ceiling at 4K; the RX 7700 cannot maintain high frame rates at this resolution with high-quality settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Minimum with this combo for high refresh rates?*

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080, all settings produce over 100 FPS, with Low hitting 214 FPS and Ultra hitting 105 FPS. This makes 1080p the best choice for high-refresh monitors.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its direct rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27051, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-9900K (27097, deltaPct: -0.2) and slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (26936, deltaPct: 0.4).

*Q: Is 16 GB of VRAM necessary for Minimum?*

A: The RX 7700 has 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. While this is more than enough for Minimum, the data indicates that the GPU’s compute power, not memory capacity, is the limiting factor at 4K. The game does not appear to be VRAM-limited.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: At 4K, the system averages 74 FPS on Low settings and 36 FPS on Ultra settings. This indicates that while 4K is possible, players will need to use Low or Medium settings for a playable experience, as High and Ultra drop below 50 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU’s performance compare to the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852, which is 1.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti’s score of 16129.

Q: What is the frame pacing like at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 on Medium settings, the system averages 106 FPS, with a minimum of 90 and a maximum of 121 FPS. This shows a relatively stable frame rate with a narrow window.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user’s target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers 105 FPS while providing the highest visual quality. The jump from High (137 FPS) to Ultra (105 FPS) is a 32 FPS cost for improved visuals, which is a worthwhile trade-off for most players.

At 1440p, the High preset is the sweet spot. It delivers 89 FPS, which is smooth on standard 60Hz and 144Hz monitors. The Medium preset offers 106 FPS for players who prefer higher frame rates, but High provides a significant visual upgrade for only a 17 FPS penalty. Ultra at 68 FPS is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action, so High is recommended as the best balance.

At 4K, the Medium preset is the only viable option for a decent experience, averaging 57 FPS. Low settings push this to 74 FPS, but the visual degradation is likely too severe. High and Ultra are not recommended due to 48 FPS and 36 FPS averages, respectively, which fall below the threshold for smooth gameplay in a third-person shooter. Therefore, Medium is the best compromise for 4K.

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

The FPS scaling across resolutions clearly identifies the GPU as the limiting component. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS on High settings drops from 137 to 89, a reduction of 35%. This is roughly proportional to the increase in pixel count (from ~2 million to ~3.7 million, a 77% increase), but the FPS drop is less than the pixel increase, suggesting the CPU is helping to maintain performance.

Scaling from 1440p to 4K (3840x2160) shows a more dramatic decline. On High settings, the FPS drops from 89 to 48, a reduction of 46%. On Ultra settings, the drop is from 68 to 36, also a 47% reduction. This steeper decline indicates that the GPU is becoming the sole bottleneck, as the pixel count more than doubles (from ~3.7 million to ~8.3 million), but the frame rate does not halve, which shows the CPU still has headroom. The data suggests that the CPU is not the primary constraint at any resolution; instead, the RX 7700’s rendering capacity is what limits FPS.

The pattern is consistent across all settings. At Low, FPS drops from 214 (1080p) to 138 (1440p) to 74 (4K). This linear degradation highlights that the GPU’s fill rate and shading power are the determining factors. The CPU’s 8-core/16-thread design provides enough processing power to feed the GPU even at 4K, as evidenced by the fact that the FPS does not collapse entirely. The takeaway is that for higher resolutions, users must compromise on settings to maintain playable frame rates, confirming the GPU as the performance ceiling for this combination.