Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a highly playable experience in Minimum, though the data reveals a clear balance shift depending on resolution. At 1080p, the combination produces frame rates that range from 84.1 FPS on Ultra to 168.6 FPS on Low, indicating substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. Moving to 1440p, the average frame rates remain strong, with the High preset delivering 68.8 FPS and Low reaching 110 FPS. At 4K, however, the system begins to struggle, with the Ultra preset dropping to 30.3 FPS and High managing only 36.7 FPS, suggesting that the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher pixel counts. The benchmark results show a consistent pattern: the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases, which is typical for a system where the graphics card is the limiting factor beyond 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a classic resolution scaling curve for this hardware combination. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low (168.6 FPS) and Ultra (84.1 FPS) is 84.5 FPS, representing a 50% performance drop when moving from the lowest to the highest preset. This is a manageable range that suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at this resolution, even under heavy settings. At 2560x1440, the scaling becomes more pronounced: Low delivers 110 FPS while Ultra drops to 54.4 FPS, a reduction of 55.6 FPS or roughly 50%. The relative performance hit from settings is similar to 1080p, but the absolute numbers are lower, indicating that the GPU is starting to work harder.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. The Low preset yields 57.9 FPS, but Ultra falls to 30.3 FPS, a drop of 27.6 FPS. More telling is the comparison between presets: going from Low to Medium at 4K costs 13.7 FPS (57.9 to 44.2), while going from Medium to High costs another 7.5 FPS (44.2 to 36.7). The incremental cost of each settings tier becomes smaller at higher resolutions, which is a hallmark of GPU saturation. The data suggests that at 4K, even the Low preset cannot fully escape the GPU bottleneck, as the 57.9 FPS result is only slightly above the 60 FPS target. In contrast, at 1080p, the Low preset's 168.6 FPS versus Ultra's 84.1 FPS shows that the CPU is likely not the limiting factor, as the wide spread indicates the GPU is still the primary driver of performance differences.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is a 5000-series processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and it carries a TDP of 65 W. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU achieves a single-thread score of 921 in 3DMark and 3193 in Cinebench R23 single-core, while multi-threaded scores reach 6858 in 3DMark 16-thread and 22620 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. These numbers place the processor in the 83rd percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26214. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-11900KF with an average score of 26196 (0.1% slower), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U at 26262 (0.2% faster), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X at 26272 (0.2% faster).

In the context of Minimum, the CPU's 8-core/16-thread configuration is more than sufficient for the game's demands. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (168.6) is far above the 60 FPS threshold, and even at 1080p Ultra (84.1), the frame rate remains high. This suggests the CPU is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions. The benchmark data for the CPU shows a strong 3DMark 2-thread score of 1821 and a 4-thread score of 3512, which are relevant for games that rely on fewer threads. However, the game's performance at 4K Ultra (30.3 FPS) is so low that it cannot be attributed to CPU limitations; rather, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor there. The CPU's high single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 3385) ensures that even at 1080p with high frame rates, the processor can keep up with the rendering pipeline, but the data indicates that the GPU's capabilities cap the overall experience beyond 1440p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU with a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has 2176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, along with 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores. Its FP32 performance is rated at 7.181 TFLOPS. In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 16462 in PassMark G3D and 2011 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 63rd percentile against all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 19774, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (19706, 0.3% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (19680, 0.5% slower), and the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (19623, 0.8% slower).

The GPU's role in Minimum becomes evident when examining the resolution scaling. At 1080p, the GPU can deliver high frame rates across all presets, with the Low setting hitting 168.6 FPS. However, the drop from 1080p High (110.1 FPS) to 1440p High (68.8 FPS) represents a 37.5% reduction, which is a significant cost for the resolution increase. At 4K, the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM and bandwidth are likely stressed, as the High preset falls to 36.7 FPS. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is a key factor here; at higher resolutions, the demand on memory bandwidth increases, and the data shows that the GPU cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K on any preset. Even at 4K Low (57.9 FPS), the result is below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the GPU is the clear limiting component. The GPU's PassMark DirectX 12 score of 61 is notably low, which may explain why the game's Ultra preset at 4K (30.3 FPS) performs so poorly, as the game likely relies on DX12 features that are not well-optimized for this GPU.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60 FPS or higher?

A: Based on the measured data, the system can maintain above 60 FPS at 1080p on all presets (Low: 168.6, Medium: 131.9, High: 110.1, Ultra: 84.1). At 1440p, only Low (110) and Medium (83.3) exceed 60 FPS, while High (68.8) also stays above 60 FPS, but Ultra (54.4) falls below. At 4K, none of the presets reach 60 FPS, with the highest being Low at 57.9 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 26214. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, scores 26272, which is 0.2% faster. The Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26196, which is 0.1% slower. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U scores 26262, which is 0.2% faster. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: Is the GPU's VRAM sufficient for 4K gaming in this title?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. At 4K, the High preset delivers 36.7 FPS and Ultra delivers 30.3 FPS, both below playable levels. While VRAM capacity might be adequate, the low frame rates suggest that memory bandwidth (448.0 GB/s) or raw compute power limits performance, as even the Low preset (57.9 FPS) cannot reach 60 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset produces 68.8 FPS, while the Ultra preset produces 54.4 FPS. This represents a 14.4 FPS drop, or about a 20.9% reduction in frame rate when moving from High to Ultra. The Ultra preset is below the 60 FPS threshold, making High the better choice for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The combo ranks 1251 out of 1733 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the lower-middle tier of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, despite the CPU's strong performance.

Q: What is the GPU's synthetic benchmark performance relative to its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, scores 19706, which is 0.3% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 scores 19680, which is 0.5% slower. The RTX 2060 SUPER is the fastest among these three rivals.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 1251 out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the 28th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking is notably lower than the individual component percentiles (CPU at 83rd, GPU at 63rd), which indicates that the pairing is suboptimal for this game. The CPU's strong performance (average score of 26214) is not fully utilized because the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p, the system performs well, but at 4K, it falls below playable thresholds. The combo's ranking suggests that while the CPU is capable, the GPU limits the overall experience, especially for users targeting 1440p or 4K. For comparison, the GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 2070, scores only 0.5% lower in synthetic benchmarks, indicating that a slightly more powerful GPU could shift the balance. However, the data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates across all presets.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 84.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the best visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset at 110.1 FPS offers a higher frame rate for competitive play, but the visual difference between High and Ultra may not justify the 26 FPS drop for users with 144Hz monitors. For 1440p, the High preset at 68.8 FPS is the best balance, as it stays above 60 FPS while the Ultra preset falls to 54.4 FPS. The Medium preset at 83.3 FPS is also viable for users prioritizing higher frame rates. For 4K, none of the presets achieve 60 FPS, so the Low preset at 57.9 FPS is the only option that comes close, but it still falls short. Users with 4K displays should consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a smoother experience. The data shows that the Low preset at 1440p (110 FPS) provides the highest frame rate among all 1440p options, making it suitable for fast-paced action. Ultimately, the High preset at 1080p (110.1 FPS) offers a strong combination of visual fidelity and performance, while the Ultra preset at 1080p (84.1 FPS) is the best choice for maximum quality without dropping below 60 FPS.