Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 pairing delivers a solid 1080p experience in Minimum, but the data clearly shows where its limits lie. The RTX 2060 is the primary driver of frame rates, while the 5700G’s eight Zen 3 cores provide ample headroom, making this a balanced combo for high-refresh 1080p gaming, though 4K Ultra is beyond its reach.

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

The Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz, boosting up to 4.60 GHz, which gives it strong single-thread performance for game logic and physics. The processor’s 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth) are adequate for feeding a mid-range GPU like the RTX 2060.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5700G scores 2,930 points in Cinebench R23 single-core and 20,755 in multi-core. These numbers place it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms the majority of processors. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, scores nearly identically with a deltaPct of -0.3, while the Intel Xeon D-2752TER is 0.4% slower. The high multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R20: 8,717) suggest the CPU is rarely the bottleneck in Minimum, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU does the heavy lifting.

The 5700G’s 65W TDP and 7nm TSMC process node mean it runs cool and efficiently, but its integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics are irrelevant here since the system uses a discrete GPU. For Minimum, a third-person shooter, the CPU’s job is to handle enemy AI, world streaming, and draw calls. The benchmark data indicates the 5700G handles these tasks without issue, as frame rates scale primarily with GPU load rather than CPU limits.

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

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Minimum?*

A: At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 155.2 FPS on Low settings, which is 56% higher than the 99 FPS seen at 2560x1440 on Low. This indicates 1080p is the sweet spot for high refresh rates.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060’s average benchmark score is 16,074, which is 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600S and 1.8% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro W5500. It sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The data shows the opposite. At 1080p Low, the RTX 2060 produces 155.2 FPS, while at 4K Low it drops to 56.1 FPS. This 64% drop with resolution is a classic GPU-bound pattern, meaning the 5700G has enough headroom.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 yield 75.3 FPS, while High drops to 66.3 FPS. Both are above 60, but Ultra falls to 46.9 FPS, so High is the most demanding playable preset.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 1,372 out of 1,733 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 21% of all systems. This is primarily due to the GPU’s mid-range standing.

*Q: Is the RTX 2060’s 6 GB VRAM sufficient for 4K in Minimum?*

A: At 4K Ultra, the combo only manages 29.1 FPS, which is unplayable. Even at 4K Low, it hits 56.1 FPS, suggesting VRAM capacity is not the main constraint—the GPU’s raw compute power is.

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

The measured FPS data from 1080p to 4K clearly demonstrates a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p Low, the system produces 155.2 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, it drops to 99 FPS—a 36% reduction. At 4K Low, it falls further to 56.1 FPS, a 64% drop from the 1080p figure. This pattern of proportional scaling with pixel count is the signature of a graphics card that is the limiting factor.

The CPU’s role is minimal in this scaling. The Ryzen 7 5700G’s multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23: 20,755) is more than sufficient to keep up with the RTX 2060’s output. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would see smaller FPS differences between resolutions. Instead, the data shows that doubling the resolution (from 1080p to 4K, which is 4x the pixels) cuts FPS by roughly 64% at Low settings, which aligns with the GPU’s pixel throughput limits.

At higher settings, the GPU load increases further. At 1080p Ultra, FPS drops to 75.8, and at 4K Ultra, it plummets to 29.1. This 62% drop from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra (compared to 64% at Low) shows that even at max settings, the GPU remains the constraint. The RTX 2060’s 6 GB of GDDR6 memory with 336.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the TU106 chip’s 6.451 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is simply not enough for 4K Ultra.

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

1920x1080: On Low settings, the combo delivers 155.2 FPS average, which is excellent for high-refresh monitors. Medium settings reduce this to 120.9 FPS, still well above 100. High settings yield 102.8 FPS, maintaining smooth gameplay. Ultra settings drop to 75.8 FPS, which is playable but no longer high-refresh territory.

2560x1440: Low settings produce 99 FPS, which is just under the 100 FPS mark. Medium settings deliver 75.3 FPS, offering a good balance of quality and speed. High settings drop to 66.3 FPS, which is still above 60 for most displays. Ultra settings fall to 46.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and may feel stuttery in a fast-paced shooter.

3840x2160: Low settings achieve 56.1 FPS, which is borderline playable. Medium settings drop to 42.3 FPS, and High settings reach 37.8 FPS. Ultra settings are the worst, with only 29.1 FPS, making the game effectively unplayable at this preset. The data shows a clear pattern: every settings tier at 4K is below 60 FPS, confirming the GPU’s limits.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific pairing of the Ryzen 7 5700G and RTX 2060 ranks 1,372 out of 1,733 tested combinations in Minimum. This places it in the 21st percentile, meaning roughly 79% of tested systems perform better. The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU’s position: the RTX 2060 sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16,074. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (0.5% slower) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (1.7% faster).

The CPU’s high standing (83rd percentile) does not compensate for the GPU’s mid-range placement. In a game like Minimum, the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates, as evidenced by the resolution scaling data. This combo is competitive with other mid-range systems but falls behind those with higher-tier GPUs. The CPU’s performance is comparable to the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (deltaPct -0.3) and slightly ahead of the Intel Core 5 210H (deltaPct 0.5), so the processor is not the weak link.

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

For a 1080p display, the best experience is achieved at High settings, which delivers 102.8 FPS. This provides a smooth, responsive feel while maintaining visual quality. Low settings offer 155.2 FPS, which is overkill for most 144Hz monitors and sacrifices too much visual fidelity. Medium settings at 120.9 FPS are a good alternative if you prefer higher frame rates, but High strikes the best balance between image quality and performance. Ultra at 75.8 FPS is playable but not ideal for competitive play.

At 1440p, High settings with 66.3 FPS is the recommended choice, as it stays above the 60 FPS threshold and offers better visuals than Medium’s 75.3 FPS. If you have a 144Hz monitor, Medium is the better pick to get closer to that refresh rate. Ultra at 46.9 FPS is not recommended for a shooter, as the frame pacing will feel inconsistent.

For 4K displays, the data suggests this combo is not suitable. Even Low settings only achieve 56.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. If you must play at 4K, Low is the only viable option, but expect noticeable compromises in visual quality. The practical advice is to stick to 1080p or 1440p, where the RTX 2060 can flex its capabilities, and reserve 4K for less demanding games.