Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end combination that delivers playable frame rates at every preset tested in Minimum, a third-person shooter released on 2014-06-25. The data shows this combo ranks 362nd out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 10% of all systems. The GPU is clearly the dominant component, and the CPU provides more than enough throughput to avoid bottlenecking at any resolution. Below is a detailed breakdown of what this hardware pairing achieves.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the combo produces a wide spread of results depending on the preset. On Ultra, the average frame rate is 61 FPS, which sits right at the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The High preset lifts the average to 79 FPS, while Medium delivers 95 FPS with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 109 FPS. Dropping to Low yields 124 FPS average. The gap between Ultra and Low is 63 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a heavy load on the GPU at this resolution.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance scales upward significantly. Ultra runs at 112 FPS average, High at 148 FPS, and Medium at 176 FPS with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 202 FPS. The Low setting reaches 230 FPS average. The jump from 4K Ultra to 1440p Ultra is 51 FPS, a 84% improvement, which shows how resolution-dependent the GPU load is.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the results are exceptionally high. Ultra averages 174 FPS, High hits 229 FPS, Medium reaches 271 FPS with a minimum of 231 FPS and a maximum of 312 FPS, and Low tops out at 299 FPS. Notably, the Medium preset at 1080p has a higher average (271) than the Low preset (299), which is unusual; the Low setting may be introducing a CPU-side bottleneck or the variance is simply within measurement noise. The minimum at Medium (231) is still far above the 60 FPS threshold.

The data shows no min or max values for most presets, but where provided (Medium at all three resolutions), the minimums are consistently above 60 FPS: 80 at 4K, 149 at 1440p, and 231 at 1080p. This indicates that the combo maintains stable performance without severe drops, even under sustained load.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the primary performance driver in this pairing. The GPU's architecture is Ada Lovelace with 9728 shading units and 76 RT cores, and its benchmark percentile of 86 out of 100 confirms it sits in the high tier of all GPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, with 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 3, has a percentile of 85 against all CPUs, which is also strong but not the limiting factor.

At 4K, the GPU is almost certainly the bottleneck. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra shows a drop from 174 FPS to 61 FPS, a 65% reduction. This steep decline is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering load increases with pixel count while the CPU workload remains relatively flat. The CPU's single-thread score of 2872 in Passmark and multithread score of 19236 are sufficient to feed the GPU at 4K.

At 1440p, the balance shifts slightly. The Ultra preset at 1440p (112 FPS) is much closer to the 4K High result (79 FPS) than to the 4K Ultra (61 FPS), suggesting the GPU still has headroom. The CPU's role becomes more visible at 1080p, where the Ultra preset (174 FPS) is only 22 FPS higher than 1440p Ultra (112 FPS), despite a 44% reduction in pixels. This compression indicates that the CPU begins to limit performance at 1080p, though it is still far from a hard bottleneck—the lowest 1080p result (174 FPS) is well above any playability concern.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and dual-channel DDR4 support are adequate for this GPU. The PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes provides sufficient bandwidth for the RTX 4080's PCIe 4.0 x16 connection. In short, the GPU dominates at 4K and 1440p, while the CPU starts to matter more at 1080p, but neither component drags the other down to an unplayable level.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 3712 tested combinations, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 362nd, which places it in the top 9.8% of all systems. This is a strong result for a game that is nearly a decade old. The rank is driven primarily by the GPU's massive compute power—its Passmark G3D score of 34457 and average benchmark score of 54247 are far above the CPU's contribution. The CPU's average benchmark score is 36945, which is respectable but not exceptional on its own.

The combination's rank is also influenced by the game's age. Minimum was released in 2014, and modern hardware like this pairing is far beyond its original requirements. The data shows that at 1080p Ultra, the combo still averages 174 FPS, which is 2.9 times the playable threshold. At 4K Ultra, it barely clears 60 FPS, but that is still a playable result. The rank of 362 suggests that while many combinations are faster (likely with newer CPUs and top-tier GPUs), this pairing is firmly in the upper echelon for this specific title.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K Ultra?*

A: Yes, the average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 61 FPS, which exactly meets the playable threshold of 60 FPS. It is playable but has no headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset runs at 112 FPS average, which is well above 60 FPS. This makes Ultra the best choice for a smooth experience at 2560x1440.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: The data suggests a partial bottleneck. At 1080p Ultra (174 FPS) versus 1440p Ultra (112 FPS), the increase is only 62 FPS, which is less than the pixel reduction would imply. However, the minimum FPS at 1080p Medium is 231, so the CPU is not causing any stuttering or dips below playable levels.

Q: What are the nearest GPU rivals to the RTX 4080?

A: The nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER with a delta of 0.1% in average score. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% slower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% slower.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600F compare to its closest CPU competitors?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has a delta of 0% (identical average score), while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 0.2% slower, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is 0.4% slower, and the Intel Core i9-12900T is 0.5% slower. All are essentially equivalent in performance.

Q: Is the 4K Medium preset better than 4K High for stability?

A: Yes, 4K Medium provides an average of 95 FPS with a minimum of 80 FPS, while 4K High averages 79 FPS without a reported minimum. The Medium preset offers more consistent frame pacing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are all within 0.5% of the Ryzen 5 5600F's average benchmark score of 36945. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 matches it exactly (delta 0%), making it a direct substitute in terms of raw compute. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 0.2% slower, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is 0.4% slower, and the Intel Core i9-12900T is 0.5% slower. Any of these would behave nearly identically in Minimum, meaning the GPU would remain the limiting factor at 4K and the CPU would have the same minor influence at 1080p.

For the GPU, the closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which is 0.1% faster in average score. This would yield nearly identical FPS numbers—perhaps 1-2 FPS higher at the same settings. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% slower, which might translate to a 1-2 FPS drop at 4K Ultra, still keeping it above 60 FPS. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% slower, which could bring 4K Ultra down to around 59 FPS, potentially missing the playable threshold. The AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.7% slower, with a similar risk.

If a builder cannot find the RTX 4080, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the safest swap. For the CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a drop-in equivalent, though it uses a different socket and platform.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which runs at 174 FPS average. This is far above the threshold, so there is no reason to lower settings for playability. The Medium preset even exceeds 270 FPS, but Ultra is the best visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, with an average of 112 FPS. This provides a high-quality image with more than 60 FPS of headroom, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset runs at 61 FPS, which just meets the 60 FPS threshold. If a player wants a safety margin, High at 79 FPS or Medium at 95 FPS are better options, but for maximum visual fidelity, Ultra is playable. The verdict data confirms Ultra as the best setting at 4K, but it is a close call—any minor in-game spike could drop it below 60 FPS, so High is the more conservative recommendation for competitive play.