Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a comprehensive performance profile for Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. The measured data, based on actual testing, shows this combination is capable of high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with the RTX 4080 clearly dominating the workload. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS results, identifies the role of each component, and provides a verdict on playability based on the 60 FPS threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a complete picture of its performance envelope.

At 1920x1080, the lowest tested resolution, the combo produces exceptionally high frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 327. Moving to Medium settings, the average FPS is 273, with a minimum of 232 and a maximum of 313. At High settings, the average FPS is 229. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still yields an average of 174 FPS. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the system is heavily unconstrained, with the CPU likely acting as the primary limiter even at lower settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales downward but remains very high. The Low preset averages 230 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 176 FPS, with a minimum of 149 and a maximum of 202. The High preset reaches 148 FPS on average. Finally, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 112 FPS. The data shows a consistent, linear progression across the settings, with a significant gap between Low and Ultra.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are still impressive, though the demand on the GPU becomes apparent. The Low preset averages 124 FPS. Medium settings deliver 95 FPS on average, with a minimum of 80 and a maximum of 109. The High preset averages 79 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration tested, averages 61 FPS. This is the only scenario where the average frame rate approaches the 60 FPS playable threshold, showing a substantial drop when moving from High to Ultra at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in this combination. The RTX 4080 is a high-end graphics card with a PassMark G3D score of 34457, while the Ryzen 5 5500 is a mainstream processor with an average benchmark score of 19593. The performance scaling across resolutions indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor in this game.

The most telling evidence is the scaling of FPS between 1080p and 4K. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 327 FPS. If the CPU were the primary bottleneck, we would not expect a significant increase in FPS when moving to a lower resolution. However, at 4K with Ultra settings, the FPS drops to 61. This is a reduction of over 80% from the 1080p Low result. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering resolution and pixel count directly impact the graphics card's workload.

The Ryzen 5 5500, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is unlikely to be a limiting factor in this older title. While it isn't a top-tier CPU, its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16429 and single-core score of 2319 are more than adequate for a 2014 game. The CPU's influence is most apparent in the high-FPS scenarios at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 300. In these cases, the CPU's single-thread performance can cap the maximum output, but the RTX 4080 is still able to push frame rates well above playable levels.

The data suggests that at 1440p and 4K, the GPU is almost entirely responsible for the frame rate. The RTX 4080, with its 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth, is the primary driver of the high scores. The CPU provides a stable foundation but does not significantly detract from the experience, as the FPS remains high even at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

The "best" setting is defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This considers both performance and visual quality.

At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable. The best or most demanding setting is Ultra, which achieves an average of 174 FPS. This is far above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that users can max out the game's visual options and still receive a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, the same is true. All presets, including Ultra, are above the threshold. The Ultra preset here averages 112 FPS. This level of performance allows for maximum visual fidelity with a high refresh rate, as the frame rate is nearly double the 60 FPS target.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset averages 61 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset is also playable, but Ultra provides a higher level of visual detail. Since the Ultra preset stays above 60 FPS, it is the best setting for 4K. However, it is a close call; the data shows a significant drop from the High to Ultra presets at this resolution. If a user wants a larger margin of safety or a higher refresh rate, the High preset would be a more comfortable choice, but the data indicates that Ultra is technically playable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals for both the CPU and GPU, there are several combinations that would produce a similar performance level. The following details compare the individual components, but the overall performance of any pairing would be close.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 19593. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (score 19617, -0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-12500 (score 19668, -0.4% delta), the Intel Core i7-10700F (score 19499, +0.5% delta), and the Intel Core i5-11600KF (score 19723, -0.7% delta). This means that any of these CPUs would provide nearly identical performance when paired with the same GPU, resulting in a difference of less than 1% in overall benchmark scores.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which is effectively the same card with a score of 54209 and a delta of +0.1%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X has a score of 54828 and a delta of -1.1%, meaning it is slightly slower. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and the AMD Radeon 8060S are slightly faster, with scores of 55698 (delta -2.6%) and 55757 (delta -2.7%) respectively. In practice, swapping the RTX 4080 for any of these cards would result in a negligible difference in frame rate in this game, as they are all within a few percent of each other.

Therefore, a system with an Intel Core i5-12500 and an AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB would perform nearly identically to the tested combo. The performance differences would be in the low single digits, likely imperceptible in actual gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The performance of this CPU-GPU combination is compared against all other tested combinations on the site. The data shows that this combination currently holds a rank of 349 out of 3712 tested combos. This places it in the top 10% of all systems tested.

This is a strong ranking, reflecting the high performance of the RTX 4080 (which at the 86th percentile of all GPUs) combined with the adequate performance of the Ryzen 5 5500 (which is at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs). The ranking indicates that while there are many more powerful (and more expensive) combinations, this system is far above the average, providing a high-performance experience for the game.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that this system can run the game with ease. The verdict by resolution is uncomplicated: all resolutions and presets are playable.

• At 3840x2160 (4K): All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable. The Ultra preset is the best choice, maintaining an average of 61 FPS. This is just above the 60 FPS threshold, so users can play at maximum quality, though there is minimal headroom left.
• At 2560x1440 (1440p): All presets are playable, with the Ultra preset achieving 112 FPS. This provides a comfortable 60+ FPS experience with high visual fidelity.
• At 1920x1080 (1080p): All presets are playable, with the Ultra preset hitting 174 FPS. This is exceptionally high and is suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

The RTX 4080 is a very strong card for this title, and the Ryzen 5 5500 is sufficient. The only scenario where the system edges close to the limit is at 4K Ultra, but even then, it clears the 60 FPS bar. For any user with a 1080p or 1440p display, this system will deliver a very high frame rate experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 174.

Q: Is the game playable at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the data shows an average FPS of 61 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Q: Which component has a larger impact on performance?

A: The GPU is the primary factor. The FPS drops significantly when moving from 1080p to 4K, a signature of a GPU-bound workload, while the CPU provides a sufficient foundation.

Q: How does this combination rank against other tested systems?

A: It ranks 349th out of 3712 tested combinations.

Q: What is the minimum FPS seen at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 149 frames per second.

Q: What is the best setting for 2560x1440 resolution?

A: The Ultra preset is the best setting for 2560x1440, as it achieves an average of 112 FPS.