Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a robust experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The measured data shows a combination capable of high refresh rates at standard resolutions, with performance scaling predictably as resolution and settings increase. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS rows to understand the system's behavior, optimal configurations, and ranking against other tested combinations.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all quality presets, indicating that the graphics card becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 259.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings yields 170.3 FPS, a reduction of approximately 34%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 90.8 FPS, which is another 47% drop from 1440p. This pattern strongly suggests the CPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions, with the GPU workload dominating as pixel count increases.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the system averages 129.6 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, this drops to 85.7 FPS (a 34% decrease), and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 43.9 FPS (a 49% decrease from 1440p). The High preset follows a similar trajectory: 168.1 FPS at 1080p, 106.5 FPS at 1440p, and 60.6 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset delivers 201.7 FPS at 1080p, 128.8 FPS at 1440p, and 70 FPS at 4K.

These results indicate that the RX 9070, with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus, has the bandwidth to handle 4K textures, but the sheer rendering load at 3840x2160 overwhelms the shader array. The CPU, a Zen 3 architecture part with 8 cores and 16 threads, does not appear to bottleneck at any resolution, as the FPS scaling between 1080p and 1440p is roughly proportional to pixel count. The data suggests that for competitive play at high refresh rates, 1080p is the sweet spot, while 4K is viable only at lower presets for a smooth 60 FPS experience.

Settings Recommendations

Analyzing the measured rows, the best experience depends heavily on the target display refresh rate. For users with 144Hz monitors, the Medium preset at 1080p delivers 201.7 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the refresh rate and provides a significant frame buffer. The High preset also works well at 1080p, hitting 168.1 FPS, which is still above 144Hz. At 1440p, the Medium preset achieves 128.8 FPS, which is suitable for 120Hz displays, while High yields 106.5 FPS, acceptable for 100Hz panels.

For 4K gaming, the data shows that Ultra is not viable for smooth play, averaging only 43.9 FPS. The High preset at 4K hits 60.6 FPS, which is technically playable but marginal. The Low preset at 4K achieves 90.8 FPS, which offers a far better experience for fast-paced action. The Medium preset at 4K lands at 70 FPS, a reasonable middle ground. The benchmark results indicate that the Medium preset provides the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate across all resolutions, as it consistently maintains higher FPS than High while offering more visual detail than Low. For those prioritizing frame rate over visuals, the Low preset is the clear choice, particularly at 4K where the 90.8 FPS average is significantly higher than the 60.6 FPS of High.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 259.5, achieved at 1080p with the Low preset.

Q: Can this system run the game at 4K with a stable 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at lower presets. The High preset at 4K averages 60.6 FPS, while the Low preset averages 90.8 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 43.9 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to the Medium preset at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 85.7 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 128.8 FPS. This represents a 50% performance advantage for the Medium preset.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K is consistent with GPU-bound behavior, as the percentage drops align with the increased pixel workload.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between 1080p High and 4K High?

A: The 1080p High preset averages 168.1 FPS, while the 4K High preset averages 60.6 FPS. This is a 64% reduction in performance when moving to 4K.

Q: Which preset offers the highest FPS at 4K?

A: The Low preset offers the highest average FPS at 4K, with a measured 90.8 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database for Minimum, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 577th out of 1733 tested combos. This places it in the top third of all systems tested for this title. The ranking reflects the balance between the Ryzen 7 5700G and the RX 9070. The CPU itself holds an 83rd percentile ranking among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25626. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (average score 25706, delta -0.3%), the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (average score 25532, delta 0.4%), and the Intel Core 5 210H (average score 25490, delta 0.5%). These scores show the 5700G is a mid-to-high tier processor, but not a top-tier performer.

The GPU, meanwhile, sits in the 79th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34780. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA A2 (average score 34866, delta -0.2%), the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 (average score 34677, delta 0.3%), the AMD Radeon HD 7970 (average score 34541, delta 0.7%), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (average score 34511, delta 0.8%). The RX 9070’s performance is closely matched with these competitors in synthetic benchmarks. The combo’s rank of 577 suggests that while the individual components are capable, the pairing does not reach the top tier of systems tested in Minimum, likely due to the CPU’s mid-range position relative to higher-end processors that can push even more frames at 1080p.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is the dominant component in this pairing for Minimum. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory is more than sufficient for a 2014 title, ensuring texture loading is not a limiting factor at any resolution. The memory bus width of 256 bits and bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s provide ample data throughput for the game’s assets. The GPU’s clocks are crucial to its performance: the base clock is 1330 MHz, the game clock is 2070 MHz, and the boost clock reaches 2520 MHz. These clocks, combined with 3584 shading units and 128 ROPs, drive the rasterization performance that the measured FPS reflects.

The synthetic benchmarks for the GPU reinforce its capabilities. It scores 25381 in the Passmark G3D test and 14737 in the Passmark GPU Compute test. In DirectX 12, it scores 74, while in DirectX 11 it scores 281. The GPU’s architecture, RDNA 4.0, is built on a 4 nm process, which contributes to its efficiency. The 56 RT cores are present, though Minimum likely does not use ray tracing given its age. The memory clock runs at 2518 MHz, effective 20.1 Gbps, which helps maintain the high frame rates seen at 1080p. The data indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling, as the FPS differences between presets and resolutions are directly tied to the GPU’s rendering load. The 220 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for this class of card, and the PCIe 5.0 x16 interface ensures no bandwidth limitations from the motherboard connection.