Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a playable experience in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. The data shows a combination that is heavily dependent on resolution and settings, with the GPU acting as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. While the 16-core CPU provides ample headroom, the 8 GB VRAM and Turing architecture of the GPU dictate performance tiers across the measured rows.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 1920x1080 is the most favorable resolution. At this resolution, even the Ultra preset achieves an average of 83 FPS, while Low settings reach 170 FPS. The 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 resolutions show significant performance drops, especially at higher presets.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, scores 18159, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 is 0.5% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 460 and Intel Arc A770M are 1.5% and 1.6% higher, respectively.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 5950X a strong performer relative to other CPUs?

A: Yes. The CPU has an average benchmark score of 51947 and ranks in the 91st percentile against all CPUs. It is nearly tied with the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX, which is only 0.2% higher, and the AMD EPYC 8124P, which is 0.3% higher.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Minimum?*

A: At 3840x2160, performance is marginal. The Low preset yields an average of 59 FPS, and Medium drops to 45 FPS. High and Ultra presets fall below playable thresholds at 38 FPS and 29 FPS, respectively. The data suggests 4K is only viable with the Low preset.

Q: What is the processor's clock speed and core configuration?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X features 16 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. It is built on the Zen 3 architecture and has a 105 W TDP.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1470 MHz and boost clock is 1650 MHz.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data reveals a clear hierarchy of settings for this hardware combination. For users prioritizing a smooth experience at 1920x1080, the High preset offers an excellent balance, delivering an average of 109 FPS. This is 21 FPS higher than the Medium preset's 130 FPS, but it is also 61 FPS lower than the Low preset's 170 FPS. The Ultra preset, while visually demanding, still produces an average of 83 FPS, which is playable but does not leave much headroom for demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the High preset drops to an average of 71 FPS, which is still acceptable for most players. The Medium preset at this resolution provides 84 FPS, with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 97 FPS, making it the most consistent option for 1440p gaming. The Low preset pushes the average to 110 FPS, but the visual fidelity loss is significant. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls to 54 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for fast-paced shooters.

For 3840x2160, the data strongly suggests using the Low preset, which yields an average of 59 FPS. The Medium preset offers 45 FPS but with a minimum of 38 FPS, which could cause noticeable stutters. High and Ultra presets at 4K are not recommended, as they produce averages of 38 FPS and 29 FPS, respectively. The best experience per the measured rows is achieved at 1920x1080 with the High preset, as it combines a high frame rate with a significant graphical upgrade over Low settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the defining component for this combo's gaming performance. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, running on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, is sufficient for the textures and assets in Minimum, but the data shows it is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The GPU's base clock of 1470 MHz and boost clock of 1650 MHz, combined with 2176 shading units, produce a pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s.

Benchmark results indicate the GPU has an average score of 18093 and ranks in the 62nd percentile against all GPUs. It is closely matched with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, which is only 0.4% faster, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700, which is 0.5% faster. The AMD Radeon RX 460 is 1.5% faster, and the Intel Arc A770M is 1.6% faster. In Minimum, the performance drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is steep. For instance, at High settings, the average FPS falls from 109 at 1080p to 71 at 1440p and then to 38 at 4K. This trend demonstrates that the GPU's 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is not sufficient for high-fidelity 4K rendering.

The GPU also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4, but the measured data does not indicate any specific API advantages. The end-of-life production status of the RTX 2060 SUPER suggests it is a mature product, and its performance in this game is consistent with its mid-range positioning. The 175 W TDP and dual-slot design are standard for this generation, and the PCIe 3.0 x16 interface is adequate for the card's bandwidth requirements.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2602 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the lower half of the database, which is expected given the GPU's mid-range status. The CPU is a top-tier part, ranking in the 91st percentile, but it does not boost the overall combo rank due to the GPU's limitations.

The data suggests that this combo is not optimized for high-refresh-rate competitive play at 4K, but it is capable at 1080p. The rank of 2602 out of 3712 indicates that many other CPU-GPU pairings deliver better average FPS in this specific title. The CPU's high average benchmark score of 51947, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (52073, -0.2% delta) and Intel Core i9-13900F (51730, 0.4% delta), shows that the processor is not the bottleneck. Instead, the GPU's percentile rank of 62 and its average score of 18093 are the primary contributors to the modest combo rank.

This pairing is best suited for users who prioritize CPU-intensive tasks outside of gaming, such as content creation, while still enjoying Minimum at medium settings. The measured FPS data confirms that the combo's strengths lie in 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can achieve high frame rates, but it falls behind in 4K scenarios.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a powerhouse processor with 16 cores and 32 threads, built on the Zen 3 architecture using a 7 nm process. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.90 GHz provide excellent single-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1614 and Geekbench single-core score of 2083. The CPU's 64 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth ensure that the GPU is not starved for data.

In Minimum, the CPU's role is to maintain frame pacing and handle game logic. The measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings. For example, at 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 170 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are also evident, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26017 and a Passmark multithread score of 45424. These scores indicate that the CPU can handle any background tasks without impacting gaming performance.

The CPU's nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX and AMD EPYC 8124P, have average scores that are within 0.3% of the 5950X, showing that this is a highly competitive part for its generation. However, in gaming, the CPU's raw power is underutilized by Minimum, which is a title from 2014 that likely does not scale beyond a few cores. The 105 W TDP and AMD Socket AM4 platform make it a practical choice for high-end builds, and its 91st percentile ranking underscores its overall capability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong performance across all presets. The Low preset achieves an average of 170 FPS, the highest of any configuration. The Medium preset averages 130 FPS, with a minimum of 111 FPS and a maximum of 150 FPS. The High preset averages 109 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 83 FPS. This resolution is clearly the sweet spot, as even the most demanding preset remains playable.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance decreases notably. The Low preset averages 110 FPS, a 35% drop from 1080p Low. The Medium preset averages 84 FPS, with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 97 FPS. The High preset averages 71 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 54 FPS. The data shows that 1440p is viable for Medium and High settings, but Ultra requires a compromise on frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The Low preset averages 59 FPS, which is marginally playable. The Medium preset averages 45 FPS, with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS. The High preset averages 38 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 29 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K gaming is only recommended with the Low preset, and even then, the frame rate is not ideal for a fast-paced shooter.

The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows a consistent pattern. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 87 FPS, while at 1440p it is 56 FPS, and at 4K it is 30 FPS. This suggests that the GPU's performance headroom is exhausted at higher resolutions, making settings adjustments less impactful. The Medium preset at 1080p provides a balanced experience with a 130 FPS average, and the High preset at 1440p offers a solid 71 FPS. The measured rows indicate that the best overall experience is at 1080p with High or Medium settings, depending on the user's preference for visual fidelity or frame rate.