Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Minimum, but its 4K performance falls short of playable thresholds at higher settings. Benchmark results show the combo ranks 2929th out of 3712 tested configurations, placing it in the lower half of the database, though the CPU’s strong multi-threaded scores suggest the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing.

FAQ

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

A: 1920x1080 is the strongest choice. Measured FPS data shows average frame rates of 100 FPS at High settings and 155 FPS at Low, both comfortably above 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, the combo still performs well with 64 FPS at High, but 3840x2160 drops to 35 FPS at High, which is below the common 60 FPS target.

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

A: The RTX 2060’s average benchmark score is 15290, which is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, 0% delta) and the AMD Radeon 680M (15270, 0.1% ahead). It sits slightly ahead of the RTX 3050 OEM (15199, 0.6% delta) and the RX 7600 (15171, 0.8% delta). The GPU occupies the 58th percentile of all tested GPUs.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X a bottleneck for the RTX 2060?

A: Benchmark data suggests no. The CPU scores 15476 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 27732 in PassMark multi-thread, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, has an average score of 29093 (0.1% delta), indicating the CPU has ample headroom for the GPU.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The gap is substantial. At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 155 FPS, while Ultra drops to 76 FPS. This is a 79 FPS difference, representing roughly a 51% reduction in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

*Q: Does the combo handle 4K gaming in Minimum?*

A: Only at Low settings. At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are 54 (Low), 41 (Medium), 35 (High), and 26 (Ultra). The Medium preset provides a minimum FPS of 35, which is below the 60 FPS standard, indicating that 4K gaming requires the Low preset for acceptable frame pacing.

Q: How much faster is the 5800X compared to its closest rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29123, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (29093). Against the Intel Xeon Phi 7210, it is 0.4% slower, and it is 0.5% slower than the Intel Core i5-13500HX (29270).

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, built on the Turing architecture with the TU106 chip, provides 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. Its base clock of 1365 MHz and boost clock of 1680 MHz drive a FP32 throughput of 6.451 TFLOPS. These specifications directly influence Minimum’s measured FPS, particularly at higher resolutions where memory bandwidth and pixel rate (80.64 GPixel/s) become critical.

The data shows a clear pattern: at 3840x2160, the GPU’s 6 GB frame buffer is stressed, with average FPS falling from 54 at Low to 26 at Ultra. The 54 FPS at Low suggests the GPU can handle 4K only when texture loads are minimized. At 2560x1440, the RTX 2060 performs more comfortably, with 100 FPS at Low and 64 FPS at High, indicating that the 336 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for mid-range resolutions. The 1920x1080 results are strongest, with 155 FPS at Low and 100 FPS at High, showing that the GPU’s 1920 shading units are well-utilized at this resolution.

The GPU's percentile rank of 58th among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15290, underscores its mid-range positioning. Its nearest rival, the GTX 580 (15283, 0% delta), highlights how close the performance envelope is to older architectures. However, the RTX 2060’s support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4 suggests it handles modern API features, which may explain why 1080p Medium yields 119 FPS with a minimum of 101 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested CPU-GPU combinations for Minimum, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2929th out of 3712 total combos. This places it in the bottom 21% of tested configurations, meaning most other pairings deliver higher frame rates in this title.

Despite the low combo rank, the CPU itself is not the weak link. The Ryzen 7 5800X’s average benchmark score of 29123 places it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, with strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15476). The GPU, however, ranks in the 58th percentile (average score 15290), which drags the overall combo ranking down. The delta between the CPU and GPU performance is stark: the CPU is nearly 90% faster than the GPU in average benchmark scores, indicating a significant imbalance.

This imbalance manifests in the measured FPS data. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 155 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to 26 FPS. The GPU’s 58th percentile rank, combined with the CPU’s 81st percentile, suggests that upgrading the GPU alone would yield substantial improvements, while the CPU would not bottleneck a more powerful graphics card. The combo rank of 2929/3712 reflects this GPU-bound scenario, as the data indicates the RTX 2060 cannot fully leverage the 5800X’s compute capabilities in Minimum.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 155 FPS, Medium yields 119 FPS (with a minimum of 101 FPS and maximum of 137 FPS), High achieves 100 FPS, and Ultra drops to 76 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decline, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 79 FPS. All settings at this resolution exceed 75 FPS, making 1080p the most viable option for high-refresh-rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 100 FPS at Low, 77 FPS at Medium (minimum 65 FPS, maximum 88 FPS), 64 FPS at High, and 49 FPS at Ultra. The step from High to Ultra is particularly steep, with a 15 FPS drop (from 64 to 49), suggesting that Ultra settings impose a significant load on the GPU’s 6 GB memory and 1920 shading units. The Medium preset’s minimum of 65 FPS indicates that this setting is playable, but Ultra falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, performance degrades further. Low settings average 54 FPS, Medium averages 41 FPS (minimum 35 FPS, maximum 47 FPS), High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 26 FPS. None of these settings reach 60 FPS, and even the Low preset’s 54 FPS is marginal. The Medium preset’s minimum of 35 FPS highlights the frame pacing issues at 4K, where the GPU’s bandwidth (336.0 GB/s) and memory capacity (6 GB) are insufficient for consistent performance. The data shows a clear resolution hierarchy: 1080p is excellent, 1440p is good, and 4K is only suitable for Low settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, a Zen 3 (Vermeer) processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, operates at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its 32 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (51.2 GB/s bandwidth) position it as a high-end desktop CPU. Benchmark results confirm its strength: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 15476, and PassMark multi-thread scores 27732, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs.

In Minimum, a third-person shooter, the CPU’s role is to maintain frame pacing and handle game logic. The data shows that the 5800X is more than capable in this regard. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 155 FPS, and even at 4K Low, it reaches 54 FPS. The CPU’s single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core: 1574.5) and multi-thread scores suggest it can feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, has an average score of 29093 (0.1% delta), which is statistically identical, indicating that the 5800X is not leaving performance on the table.

The CPU’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration is particularly relevant for modern games that utilize multiple threads. While Minimum’s measured FPS data does not isolate CPU load, the fact that the combo’s 1080p High score (100 FPS) is identical to its 1440p Low score (100 FPS) suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains consistent performance across the board. The 5800X’s 105 W TDP and PCIe Gen 4 support (20 lanes) further indicate it has headroom for future GPU upgrades.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and frame rate.

For 1920x1080, the High preset is the best balance of visual quality and performance, delivering 100 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS standard and provides a smooth experience. Ultra settings at 76 FPS are also playable, but the 24 FPS drop from High to Ultra may not justify the visual gains, especially since Medium (119 FPS) offers a significant boost for those prioritizing frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the High preset (64 FPS) is the recommended choice, as it stays above 60 FPS. Medium (77 FPS) is a viable alternative for a higher frame rate, but High offers better visuals without sacrificing playability. Ultra (49 FPS) should be avoided, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold and introduces noticeable stutter.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset (54 FPS) is the only option that approaches playability. Medium (41 FPS) and High (35 FPS) are below 60 FPS and will result in a suboptimal experience. Ultra (26 FPS) is not recommended. Users targeting 4K should accept the Low preset or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a more consistent frame rate.

The data indicates that the Medium preset at 1080p (119 FPS, minimum 101 FPS) offers the best combination of smoothness and visual fidelity for most users, as it provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while maintaining higher quality than Low. For competitive play, Low at 1080p (155 FPS) is the clear winner, but for single-player immersion, High at 1440p (64 FPS) strikes the best balance.