Minimum

This combo pairs a 16-core, 32-thread AMD Ryzen 9 5950X with a 6 GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, and the benchmark results for Minimum place it at rank 1421 out of 1733 tested combos. That ranking puts it in the lower-mid range of all tested systems, which is expected given the substantial gap between the CPU's high-end compute capacity and the GPU's more modest class. The data shows a system that can handle the game well at standard resolutions, but it is clearly held back by the graphics card at higher settings and resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1421 out of 1733 tested combinations indicates that it sits in the bottom 20% of all tested setups. This is a poor standing, but the context matters: the Ryzen 9 5950X is a top-tier processor from the 5000 series, while the RTX 2060 is a much older, entry-level Turing card. In a game like Minimum, which is not particularly demanding, the CPU is never the bottleneck at lower settings, so the GPU dictates the overall ranking. The percentile data confirms this: the CPU ranks in the 93rd percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU only ranks in the 58th percentile against all GPUs. When these are combined, the weaker component drags the system down. The measured FPS numbers show that this pairing is capable of solid performance, but it will not compete with high-end GPU combos in the database. For a builder, this rank suggests that the 5950X is overkill for this specific game unless paired with a much stronger GPU.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1365 MHz with a boost of 1680 MHz, and it features 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. These specs are modest by modern standards, and the benchmark results reflect that. In Minimum, the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher settings. At 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 75 FPS, which is playable but far from the high refresh rates that the CPU could theoretically support. The GPU's 58th percentile ranking against all GPUs shows it is an average performer. When comparing to its nearest rivals, the RTX 2060 is only 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600S and 1.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500, but it is 1.7% behind both the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700. This tells us the GPU is in a tightly contested performance band. The 6 GB VRAM is sufficient for this game at all tested settings, but the compute power is what limits high-setting frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and clearly shows GPU-bound behavior. At Low settings, the combo delivers 156.8 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 99.6 FPS at 1440p, and then falls to 56.5 FPS at 4K. That is a 64% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, which is a massive hit. At High settings, the numbers go from 98.2 FPS at 1080p, to 62.5 FPS at 1440p, and down to 36.8 FPS at 4K. The pattern is consistent: the GPU cannot keep up with the pixel count increase. At Ultra settings, the 4K result of 25.6 FPS is essentially unplayable, while 1080p Ultra still manages 75 FPS. The data indicates that the limiting component is the GPU, because the CPU has more than enough headroom. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would see smaller differences between resolutions, but the large delta at every settings tier confirms the RTX 2060 is the constraining factor. For 4K gaming, this combo is only viable at Low settings, and even then it falls below 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience for this combo is at 1080p with Medium or High settings. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 116.6, which is smooth and responsive for a third-person shooter. High settings at 1080p yield 98.2 FPS, which is still excellent and provides better visual quality. At 1440p, Medium settings give 77.1 FPS, which is playable but requires a compromise on detail. The Ultra preset is not recommended at 1440p because it drops to 47.9 FPS, which is below the threshold for fluid gameplay. At 4K, the only viable option is Low settings at 56.5 FPS, but this is marginal. The sweet spot is 1080p Medium or High, where the frame rate stays well above 60 FPS. If a player has a 144Hz monitor, they should stick to 1080p Low to reach 156.8 FPS, but for most users, 1080p High at 98.2 FPS offers the best balance of visuals and performance. Avoid Ultra at any resolution above 1080p, as the performance penalty is severe.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the measured results show a clear scaling from Low to Ultra. Low settings produce 156.8 FPS, Medium drops to 116.6 FPS, High sits at 98.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 75 FPS. This is a healthy spread, showing that the game is well-optimized for different tiers. At 1440p, the numbers are 99.6 FPS for Low, 77.1 FPS for Medium, 62.5 FPS for High, and 47.9 FPS for Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 51.7 FPS, which is substantial. At 4K, the results are 56.5 FPS for Low, 42.3 FPS for Medium, 36.8 FPS for High, and 25.6 FPS for Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest in the entire dataset, and it is less than half the 1080p Low result. Looking at the differences, the 1080p Low to 4K Low drop is 100.3 FPS, which is a massive reduction. The data suggests that the game becomes increasingly GPU-limited at higher resolutions, with the CPU having no trouble feeding the GPU at any settings level. For a practical builder, the 1080p numbers are the most relevant, as they offer the best frame rates for typical monitors.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with 64 MB of L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. This is a very powerful CPU, as shown by its benchmark scores: it achieves 38,607 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 5,450 in single-core. Its average benchmark score of 49,062 puts it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. In Minimum, the CPU is rarely the bottleneck. The evidence is in the resolution scaling: if the CPU were limiting, the FPS would stay flat across resolutions. Instead, we see massive FPS drops as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. The CPU has ample headroom to push higher frame rates, but the GPU cannot deliver. Comparing to its nearest rivals, the 5950X is 0.2% behind the Intel Core i5-14600K, 0.6% behind the Intel Core i5-14600KF, and 1.1% behind the AMD EPYC 4345P, but it is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H. These are all close scores, meaning the 5950X is competitive with modern mid-range CPUs. For this game, the CPU's 16 cores are largely irrelevant, as Minimum does not scale well beyond a few threads. The single-thread performance, however, is strong enough to avoid any CPU-related stutters. The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor, and any performance issues in this combo stem directly from the RTX 2060.