Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT ranks 1102nd out of 1733 tested combinations for Minimum. This places the combo in the 36th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while it is not a top-tier configuration for this title, it holds a solid mid-pack position. The data shows a system that is capable of delivering playable frame rates, but it sits below the median of the test pool, meaning many other combinations will outperform it in this specific game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1102 out of 1733 tested combinations places it in the lower-middle portion of the database for Minimum. This is a notable result given the hardware involved. The CPU, a Ryzen 7 5700X3D, is a strong processor with an average benchmark score of 24673, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1360P (0.2% ahead) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (0.3% ahead), showing the CPU is competitive with modern mid-range parts.

However, the GPU holds the combo back in the overall ranking. The RX 6650 XT has an average benchmark score of 29024, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (0% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 470 (0.1% ahead), indicating the GPU is performing at a level consistent with older or mobile parts. The combination of a high-percentile CPU with a lower-percentile GPU results in a system that is CPU-heavy in its balance, which is reflected in the 1102nd rank. The data suggests that in Minimum, the GPU is the limiting factor, preventing the strong CPU from pushing the combo higher up the list.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 23 chip, manufactured on a 7 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 280.3 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 2055 MHz, with a boost clock of 2635 MHz and a game clock of 2410 MHz. These clock speeds are moderate for the RX 6000 series, and the 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but may become a constraint at 4K resolutions.

In Minimum, the GPU’s role is clearly demonstrated by the frame rate scaling across settings. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 28.6, which is below the playable threshold, while at 4K Low, it jumps to 61.3. This 32.7 FPS difference between Ultra and Low at 4K shows how heavily the GPU is taxed by higher settings. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 10.79 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 168.6 GPixel/s are modest figures, and the benchmark results confirm that the RX 6650 XT is not designed for maximum settings at high resolutions in this title. The data indicates that the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the card struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K, particularly on Ultra settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 114 FPS, which is smooth for a third-person shooter. The Low preset achieves 177.8 FPS, and Medium reaches 134.2 FPS, but High offers a good balance between visual quality and performance. At 1080p, Ultra still provides a respectable 90.1 FPS, so players can push to Ultra if they prefer higher visual fidelity, but High is the recommended sweet spot for consistent frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the High preset yields 72.1 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. The Medium preset achieves 88.9 FPS, providing a better balance for 1440p gaming. Low reaches 114.8 FPS, but the visual trade-off may not be worth it for most players. Ultra drops to 58.4 FPS, which is borderline. For 1440p, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it maintains a frame rate above 60 FPS while retaining acceptable visuals.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes drastically. The High preset only achieves 38.8 FPS, which is not playable for a fast-paced shooter. Medium drops to 47.5 FPS, and Low reaches 61.3 FPS. Ultra is the worst at 28.6 FPS. For 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option for achieving a playable frame rate, but even then, the 61.3 FPS average is marginal. The data suggests that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming in Minimum, and players should stick to 1080p or 1440p for the best experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS shows a clear progression across settings. Low averages 177.8 FPS, Medium 134.2 FPS, High 114 FPS, and Ultra 90.1 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 87.7 FPS, representing a 49.3% reduction in performance. This indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 1080p, as the CPU is more than capable of handling the frame rates on offer.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are 114.8 for Low, 88.9 for Medium, 72.1 for High, and 58.4 for Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 56.4 FPS, which is a 49.1% reduction. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent drop of roughly 35-40% across all settings, indicating that the GPU is being pushed harder as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 61.3 for Low, 47.5 for Medium, 38.8 for High, and 28.6 for Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra is 32.7 FPS, representing a 53.3% reduction. The data shows that the GPU is severely taxed at 4K, with even the Low preset barely reaching 60 FPS. The frame rates at 4K are consistently below what would be considered smooth for a third-person shooter.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is significant across all settings. At Low, the frame rate falls from 177.8 FPS at 1080p to 61.3 FPS at 4K, a 65.5% reduction. At Medium, it drops from 134.2 FPS to 47.5 FPS, a 64.6% reduction. High falls from 114 FPS to 38.8 FPS, a 66% reduction, and Ultra drops from 90.1 FPS to 28.6 FPS, a 68.3% reduction.

These consistent drops of roughly 65-68% across all settings indicate that the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is not the bottleneck, as the frame rate scales almost entirely with the GPU’s workload. The 4K resolution increases the pixel count by 4x compared to 1080p, and the RX 6650 XT’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are insufficient to handle this load efficiently. The data suggests that the GPU is saturated at 4K, and the CPU is left with headroom, as evidenced by the CPU’s strong benchmark scores. The limiting factor is clearly the GPU, and any upgrade path for 4K gaming would require a more powerful graphics card.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Minimum with this combo?*

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates, with the High preset achieving 114 FPS and Ultra reaching 90.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset achieves 88.9 FPS, which is also playable. 3840x2160 is not recommended, as even the Low preset only averages 61.3 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24673. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-1360P, scores 24627, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 24605, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 24811, which is 0.6% lower.

*Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck in Minimum?*

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the limiting factor. The FPS drops by roughly 65-68% when moving from 1080p to 4K across all settings, which is consistent with GPU-bound performance. The CPU’s high percentile rank and benchmark scores suggest it has more headroom than the GPU.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 114.8 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 58.4 FPS. This represents a 56.4 FPS difference, which is a 49.1% reduction in performance from Low to Ultra.

Q: Does the RX 6650 XT have enough VRAM for 4K gaming in this title?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset only achieves 28.6 FPS, and the Low preset reaches 61.3 FPS. The data suggests that the 8 GB VRAM is insufficient for smooth 4K performance, as the frame rates are consistently low across all settings.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among all tested configurations?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT combo ranks 1102nd out of 1733 tested combinations for Minimum. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, indicating that it is a mid-range performer for this game.