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The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 produces a fascinating split in Minimum: at 1080p the CPU steers the ship, but by 4K the GPU takes command. This combo ranks 28th out of 1733 tested combinations, placing it in the top 1.6% of all configurations. The 5700G, a Zen 3 desktop chip with 8 cores and 16 threads, posts a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, while the RTX 5090 brings 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and a 512-bit bus. Benchmark results show this pairing delivers playable frame rates across all resolutions, but the performance curve reveals a clear bottleneck shift.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and telling. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 350.1 FPS; at 4K Low, it falls to 143.7 FPS — a 58.9% reduction. That massive drop indicates the RTX 5090 is doing most of the heavy lifting at higher resolutions, while the 5700G's single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 899) becomes the limiting factor at lower pixel counts. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is similarly dramatic: 259.9 FPS at 1440p Low versus 350.1 FPS at 1080p Low, a 25.8% decline. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Low settings costs another 44.6% of performance, dropping from 259.9 to 143.7 FPS.

At Ultra settings, the scaling pattern changes. The combo manages 201.9 FPS at 1080p, 126.7 FPS at 1440p, and 69.4 FPS at 4K. That 1080p-to-1440p drop of 37.3% is larger than the Low setting drop, showing that Ultra settings amplify the GPU load even at lower resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 69.4 FPS is the lowest measured value across the entire table, indicating that this game at maximum quality with this resolution pushes the RTX 5090 to its limits. The data suggests that the 5700G's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s become increasingly irrelevant as resolution rises, because the GPU's 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth takes over as the dominant factor.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, the High preset at 1440p stands out as the sweet spot. It delivers 168.4 FPS, which is 32.8% faster than the Ultra preset at the same resolution (126.7 FPS) while still looking substantially better than Medium (199.1 FPS). At 4K, High is the only sensible choice for smooth gameplay: 92.5 FPS beats the Ultra result of 69.4 FPS by 33.3%, and it remains above the 60 FPS threshold that most players target. Choosing Medium at 4K (109.4 FPS) adds a 18.3% performance boost over High, but the visual compromise is usually not worth it for a third-person shooter where clarity matters.

At 1080p, the situation is reversed — the CPU bottleneck means even Ultra hits 201.9 FPS, so there is no reason to drop below High (264.4 FPS) unless chasing maximum refresh rates. The Low preset at 1080p (350.1 FPS) only makes sense for competitive play on a 360 Hz monitor, but the 24.9% gain over Medium (312.4 FPS) comes with noticeable visual degradation. For most users, High at 1440p provides the best compromise: it uses the RTX 5090's power effectively while staying far from the 5700G's performance ceiling.

GPU Role

The RTX 5090's specifications explain why it dominates at higher resolutions. With 21,760 shading units, 176 ROPs, and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, the GPU produces 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory running at 28 Gbps effective provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for 4K textures. The 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,411 and Passmark G3D score of 39,650 place this GPU in the 94th percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 84,306 is just 0.1% below the RTX 5090 D.

The VRAM allocation is generous for this game. At 4K Ultra, the GPU's 32 GB buffer is more than sufficient, and the measured FPS drop from High to Ultra (92.5 to 69.4 FPS) likely comes from increased shading and texture work rather than memory capacity limits. The GPU's pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s are the specs that matter for a fast-paced shooter. The fact that 4K Low (143.7 FPS) still beats 1440p Ultra (126.7 FPS) shows that the GPU can brute-force its way through resolution increases when settings are kept moderate, but the 5700G's PCIe Gen 3 interface (16 lanes) may slightly constrain data transfer compared to newer platforms.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 28 out of 1,733 tested combinations, this pairing sits in the top 1.6% of all systems in the database. That ranking reflects the RTX 5090's dominance, but the 5700G holds the combo back from the absolute top tier. The CPU's average benchmark score of 25,626 puts it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, which is respectable but not elite. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (deltaPct -0.3%), Intel Xeon D-2752TER (deltaPct 0.4%), and Intel Core 5 210H (deltaPct 0.5%) — all within 0.6% of its score, indicating the 5700G is mid-pack among modern processors.

The GPU, by contrast, is near the top of its class. Its average benchmark score of 84,306 is only 0.1% below the RTX 5090 D and 1.3% above the AMD Radeon PRO W6600. The GPU's 94th percentile ranking versus all GPUs means it outclasses the vast majority of graphics cards, and its Passmark G3D score of 39,650 is roughly 4.5 times higher than the CPU's Passmark multithread score of 24,419. This imbalance explains why the combo ranks 28th rather than higher — the CPU becomes a bottleneck in CPU-bound scenarios like 1080p Low, where the GPU is waiting for the CPU to feed it frames. The 5700G's 3dmark single-thread score of 899 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,930 reveal modest per-core strength, which limits the ceiling at lower resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combo CPU-bound or GPU-bound in Minimum?*

A: It depends on resolution. At 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor — the 5700G's single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 899) caps frame rates around 350 FPS. At 4K, the GPU takes over as the bottleneck, with the RTX 5090's 104.8 TFLOPS of compute determining performance.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 4K with this setup?

A: The measured results show 92.5 FPS at High settings, 109.4 FPS at Medium, and 69.4 FPS at Ultra. For smooth 60+ FPS gameplay at 4K, High is the recommended preset.

Q: Does the 5700G's integrated graphics matter when paired with an RTX 5090?

A: No. The Radeon Vega 8 iGPU is irrelevant when a discrete RTX 5090 is installed. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, along with its 4.60 GHz boost clock, are what contribute to game performance.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 28th out of 1,733 combinations, placing it in the top 1.6% of all tested systems. The GPU's 94th percentile ranking drives this result, while the CPU's 83rd percentile ranking prevents a higher placement.

Q: Is the RTX 5090's 32 GB of VRAM useful for this game?

A: Yes, particularly at 4K Ultra where memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s and capacity of 32 GB prevent texture swapping. The 512-bit bus width is overkill for this game but leaves headroom for future titles.

Q: Should I use Low settings for competitive play?

A: Only at 1080p, where Low delivers 350.1 FPS versus 264.4 FPS at High. At 1440p, Low hits 259.9 FPS, which is still well above any 240 Hz monitor's refresh rate. At 4K, Low (143.7 FPS) is unnecessary unless you have a 144 Hz display.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 350.1 FPS average
• Medium: 312.4 FPS average
• High: 264.4 FPS average
• Ultra: 201.9 FPS average

The spread from Low to Ultra is 148.2 FPS, a 42.3% drop. The CPU limits performance here — even at Ultra, the frame rate exceeds what most monitors can display.

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 259.9 FPS average
• Medium: 199.1 FPS average
• High: 168.4 FPS average
• Ultra: 126.7 FPS average

The Low-to-Ultra drop is 133.2 FPS (51.2%). High settings offer the best balance, with 168.4 FPS being 33.3% faster than Ultra.

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 143.7 FPS average
• Medium: 109.4 FPS average
• High: 92.5 FPS average
• Ultra: 69.4 FPS average

The Low-to-Ultra drop is 74.3 FPS (51.7%). High remains above 60 FPS, while Ultra dips below the 70 FPS mark. The 4K results show the RTX 5090's scaling: from Low to Medium costs 23.9% performance, Medium to High costs 15.4%, and High to Ultra costs 24.9%. This non-linear scaling suggests the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth interact differently across settings presets.