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

The measured frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 reveal a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 211.3 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 136.7 FPS, a reduction of roughly 35%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 71.7 FPS, which is about 48% lower than the 1440p figure. The pattern across all settings is consistent: the largest absolute FPS losses occur between 1080p and 1440p, while the step from 1440p to 4K is comparatively less severe in percentage terms for lower presets but more punishing at higher quality levels.

Looking at High settings, the scaling is steeper. At 1080p High, the system delivers 138.2 FPS. At 1440p High, that drops to 88.6 FPS — a 36% loss. At 4K High, the average is 49 FPS, which is 45% lower than 1440p. This suggests that as the quality preset increases, the GPU becomes progressively more dominant as the limiting component. The data for Ultra settings reinforces this: 104.1 FPS at 1080p, 69.1 FPS at 1440p, and just 35.4 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra figure is only 34% of the 1080p Ultra number, indicating a heavy pixel-throughput bottleneck that no amount of CPU headroom can overcome.

The implication is that this game, Minimum, is highly sensitive to both resolution and settings. The RTX 5060's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 128-bit bus are likely contributors to the 4K performance cliff, though the benchmark data alone cannot isolate memory bandwidth from raw shader throughput. What the numbers do show is that the CPU is not the primary limiter at higher resolutions — the Ryzen 7 5800X's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom, as evidenced by the relatively small FPS gaps between Low and Medium presets at 1080p (211.3 vs 165.6). The GPU's rendering load scales with pixel count, and the data indicates that the RTX 5060 begins to saturate somewhere between 1440p and 4K on this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest measured average is 211.3 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the dataset that exceeds 200 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 30109, placing it at the 73rd percentile among all GPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, scores 30097, a delta of 0%. This indicates essentially identical synthetic performance, though in-game results may differ.

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

A: The combo ranks 850th out of 1733 tested combinations, placing it roughly in the middle of the distribution. This suggests that while the individual components are capable, the pairing is not exceptional in the broader context of all tested hardware.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 5800X outperform the Intel Core i5-12600KF?

A: Yes, marginally. The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 27606, while the Core i5-12600KF scores 27827. The delta is -0.8%, meaning the Intel chip is slightly ahead in synthetic tests, but the difference is within noise for most workloads.

Q: What is the lowest FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The lowest average FPS is 35.4 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is the only configuration that falls below 40 FPS, indicating that 4K Ultra is not playable for this combo.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Medium compared to 1440p Medium?

A: At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 165.6. At 1440p Medium, it drops to 106.5. This represents a 55.5% performance advantage for the lower resolution, highlighting the significant cost of increased pixel count.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC. Its boost clock is listed at 2497 MHz, with a base clock of 2280 MHz. The memory operates at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth across a 128-bit bus. The 8 GB GDDR7 frame buffer is a critical specification for this game, as the measured FPS drops suggest that texture and geometry data may be exceeding the VRAM capacity at 4K Ultra, where the average falls to 35.4 FPS.

The GPU's 3840 shading units and 120 TMUs provide substantial compute throughput, with FP32 performance rated at 19.18 TFLOPS. The texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s are relevant to Minimum's rendering load. At 1080p, the GPU appears to have ample headroom, as evidenced by the 211.3 FPS Low result. However, the transition to 4K reveals a different story: the pixel rate becomes the limiting factor, and the 48 ROPs may struggle to fill the 3840x2160 framebuffer at high quality settings.

The RTX 5060's percentile ranking of 73 places it above most GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 30109 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (30097, 0% delta). This parity in synthetic tests does not translate to identical in-game behavior, but the data shows that the RTX 5060 is a mid-to-upper-tier card. The 145 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU indicate efficient operation, though the benchmark data does not directly measure power draw. The 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores are present but unused in this game, which likely relies on traditional rasterization.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is a notable figure. At 4K Ultra, the game demands significant data throughput, and the 128-bit bus may be a bottleneck. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (35.4) versus 4K High (49) suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that heavily tax the memory subsystem. The 8 GB capacity is adequate at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results hint at potential VRAM pressure, where the card must rely on slower system memory for overflow.

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

At 1920x1080, the RTX 5060 delivers excellent performance across all presets. Low settings yield 211.3 FPS, Medium drops to 165.6 FPS, High produces 138.2 FPS, and Ultra settles at 104.1 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 107.2 FPS, indicating that quality settings have a substantial impact at this resolution. The scaling from Low to Medium is a 21.6% reduction, while Medium to High is 16.5%, and High to Ultra is 24.7%. This suggests that the Ultra preset includes effects that are disproportionately expensive relative to the visual improvement.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are consistent. Low settings average 136.7 FPS, Medium 106.5 FPS, High 88.6 FPS, and Ultra 69.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 67.6 FPS in absolute terms, but the percentage differences remain similar. The 1440p High result of 88.6 FPS is notable because it is barely above the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that High is the practical ceiling for smooth gameplay at this resolution. Ultra at 1440p drops to 69.1 FPS, which is still playable but leaves little margin for frame drops.

At 3840x2160, the performance falls off dramatically. Low settings produce 71.7 FPS, Medium 59 FPS, High 49 FPS, and Ultra 35.4 FPS. The 4K Low figure is the only 4K configuration that exceeds 60 FPS, and even that is marginal. The scaling from Low to Medium is a 17.7% reduction, Medium to High is 16.9%, and High to Ultra is 27.8%. The Ultra preset at 4K is the worst-performing configuration in the entire dataset, and the 35.4 FPS average indicates that this setting is not viable for competitive play. The data clearly shows that 4K gaming with this combo requires Low or Medium settings to maintain acceptable frame rates.

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

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience in Minimum. At 1080p, the High preset at 138.2 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The jump from High to Ultra costs 34.1 FPS (a 24.7% reduction) for what is likely a marginal visual improvement. The Low preset at 211.3 FPS is overkill for most displays, and the Medium preset at 165.6 FPS is a reasonable choice for players with high refresh rate monitors who prioritize frame rate over fidelity.

At 1440p, the High preset at 88.6 FPS is the recommended starting point. It provides smooth gameplay on standard 60 Hz displays and is within reach of 90 FPS for slightly higher refresh rate monitors. The Medium preset at 106.5 FPS is a viable alternative for those who prefer higher frame rates, while Ultra at 69.1 FPS is playable but not ideal for fast-paced third-person shooter action. The Low preset at 136.7 FPS sacrifices too much visual quality for the gain.

At 4K, the Low preset at 71.7 FPS is the only configuration that exceeds 60 FPS, and it is the clear recommendation for this resolution. The Medium preset at 59 FPS is borderline, and the High preset at 49 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra at 35.4 FPS is not recommended under any circumstances. For players with 4K displays, the data indicates that sacrificing visual quality is necessary to maintain playable frame rates. The RTX 5060 is not a 4K Ultra card for this game, and the measured results confirm that the GPU's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus limit its high-resolution capabilities.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer). It operates at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a TDP of 105 W. The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache and 4,150 million transistors on a 7 nm process at TSMC provide strong single-thread and multi-thread performance. Its synthetic benchmark scores are impressive: Cinebench R23 multi-core at 23571 and single-core at 3327, Geekbench multi-core at 10220, and Passmark multi-thread at 27732.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 84 indicates it outperforms 84% of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, scores 27535 (0.3% delta), while the Intel Core i7-13700H scores 27716 (-0.4% delta). The Ryzen 7 5800X's average benchmark score of 27606 places it in a tight cluster with its rivals, where the differences are within 1%. This suggests that the CPU is not a differentiating factor in Minimum's performance.

In the measured FPS data, the CPU's role becomes apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the 211.3 FPS figure indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU at very high frame rates. However, the fact that the 1080p Low result is only 54% higher than the 1440p Low result (136.7 FPS) suggests that the GPU is already becoming the limiting factor even at 1440p. The Ryzen 7 5800X's 16 threads and high boost clock are more than sufficient for this game, which likely does not scale beyond a handful of cores.

The 3dmark benchmarks provide additional context: 16-thread score of 7586, 8-thread score of 6035, and single-thread score of 943. These figures indicate strong multi-threading capabilities, but Minimum is a 2014 title that likely relies on fewer threads. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s (DDR4 dual-channel) is not a bottleneck, as the game's data requirements are modest. The conclusion is that the Ryzen 7 5800X is overkill for this game, and the GPU is the performance limiter in most configurations.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination ranks 850th out of 1733 tested combos for Minimum. This places it at approximately the 49th percentile, meaning it outperforms just under half of all tested configurations. This mid-pack ranking is somewhat surprising given the individual components' strong synthetic scores — the CPU at the 84th percentile and the GPU at the 73rd percentile. The discrepancy suggests that other factors, such as memory configuration or driver optimization, may influence in-game results.

The combo's rank of 850 implies that there are 883 combos that perform better in this specific game. Given that the RTX 5060's synthetic score (30109) is essentially tied with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (30097, 0% delta), the ranking suggests that the pairing with the Ryzen 7 5800X does not unlock any special synergy. The CPU's nearest rivals — the Ryzen 7 5800 (27535), Ryzen 5 8500GE (27708), and Core i7-13700H (27716) — all have similar scores, so the choice of CPU among these models would likely produce nearly identical in-game results.

The 1733 total combos in the database provide a broad context for this ranking. Being in the 850th position means the combo is squarely in the middle of the pack. This is not a criticism of the components themselves, but rather an indication that Minimum is not particularly demanding, and many lower-end GPUs paired with stronger CPUs may achieve comparable frame rates. The RTX 5060's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus are modest specifications, and the 4K Ultra result of 35.4 FPS is likely dragging the combo's ranking down. At 1080p and 1440p, the combo performs admirably, but the 4K results are below what many other mid-range GPUs might achieve. The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it delivers strong performance without reaching the extremes of the ranking distribution.