Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a thoroughly capable 4K experience in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. The measured data, derived from actual testing, shows this combination handles the game with high average framerates across most settings at 4K, and it is only at the Ultra preset where performance dips below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The benchmark results indicate a system that is clearly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures no bottleneck at lower settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. All figures represent average FPS, as the dataset does not include min or max values for any configuration.

1920x1080 (1080p): At this resolution, performance is exceptionally high. The Low preset yields an average of 268.4 FPS. Moving to the Medium preset, the average remains very high at 205.9 FPS. The High preset delivers 169.3 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset produces an average of 133.6 FPS. This indicates that the system is heavily CPU-limited at 1080p, as the gap between presets is relatively modest compared to higher resolutions.

2560x1440 (1440p): Performance scales predictably as resolution increases. The Low preset averages 169.8 FPS. Medium averages 130.7 FPS, which is a significant drop from Low but still far above the 60 FPS threshold. High averages 108.3 FPS, and Ultra still maintains a very playable average of 82.7 FPS. The data shows a steady, linear decline in performance as visual quality increases.

3840x2160 (4K): This is where the RTX 3080 begins to show its limits. The Low preset averages 92 FPS, which is a substantial reduction from the 1440p result. Medium averages 71.8 FPS, still above the 60 FPS threshold. High averages 60.3 FPS, exactly at the playable threshold. The Ultra preset falls below the threshold, averaging 42.9 FPS. This makes Ultra the only setting at 4K that is not playable, according to the 60 FPS standard.

The scaling between resolutions and presets shows a clear pattern. At 1080p, the framerate is so high that the CPU is the primary limiter. At 1440p, the workload shifts more to the GPU, and at 4K, the GPU is definitively the bottleneck.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K with playable framerates?*

A: Yes, but not at the highest settings. The measured data shows the High preset averages 60.3 FPS, which meets the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The Low and Medium presets also perform above this threshold, with averages of 92 FPS and 71.8 FPS, respectively. Only the Ultra preset, at 42.9 FPS, fails to meet the threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for 1080p gameplay?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding option that remains playable at this resolution. The benchmark results show an average of 133.6 FPS at Ultra, which is far above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves considerable headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has an average benchmark score of 21771. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, scores 21749, which is a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning the 5600X is effectively tied. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U and Intel Core i7-11700 both score higher, with a deltaPct of -0.5% relative to the 5600X, indicating they are also statistically similar in overall performance.

Q: What is the role of the GPU at 1440p?

A: The GPU is the primary factor determining performance at 1440p. The difference between Low and Ultra presets is significant, with a drop from 169.8 FPS to 82.7 FPS. This scaling demonstrates that the graphics card's workload is the main performance constraint at this resolution.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 1440p?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS for the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 is 82.7, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes Ultra the recommended setting for 1440p.

Q: How does this system rank among all tested combinations?

A: This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 1088th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the top 30% of all systems tested for this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data clearly delineates the respective roles of the CPU and GPU in Minimum. At 1920x1080, the CPU is the dominant factor. The framerates are extremely high, ranging from 268.4 FPS at Low to 133.6 FPS at Ultra. The relatively small performance drop from Low to Ultra (a 134.8 FPS difference) suggests that the GPU has ample headroom, and the CPU's ability to feed it frames is the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 5600X's strong single-core performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 917, is sufficient to drive these high framerates.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The framerate range is 169.8 FPS at Low to 82.7 FPS at Ultra. The performance gap between Low and Ultra is now 87.1 FPS, which is a larger absolute drop than at 1080p. This indicates that the GPU is becoming more stressed, and its workload is now a more significant contributor to the overall framerate.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the bottleneck. The framerates range from 92 FPS at Low to 42.9 FPS at Ultra. The performance drop from Low to Ultra is 49.1 FPS, and the absolute framerates are much lower. The RTX 3080's memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s and its 10 GB of GDDR6X memory are being pushed hard. The CPU's role here is diminished, as it is clearly capable of keeping up with the GPU's output at this resolution, but the GPU's raw compute power, measured at 29.77 TFLOPS FP32, is the deciding factor in whether the Ultra preset can achieve a playable framerate.

The scaling between presets also reveals the GPU's workload. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Medium is 62.5 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 35.7 FPS. At 4K, the difference between Low and Medium is 20.2 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 17.4 FPS. This shows that the GPU's performance impact per setting increase is more pronounced at lower resolutions where it is not the bottleneck, but the absolute framerate is still limited by the GPU at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would perform similarly in this system.

CPU Rivals: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has an average benchmark score of 21771. Its nearest rivals are all within a 0.6% performance delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 4800H scores 21749 (deltaPct: 0.1%), meaning it is effectively identical in overall performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U scores 21874 (deltaPct: -0.5%), and the Intel Core i7-11700 scores 21891 (deltaPct: -0.5%), both being slightly faster. The AMD EPYC 9554P scores 21899 (deltaPct: -0.6%), also marginally faster. A system with any of these CPUs would deliver framerates nearly indistinguishable from the 5600X in Minimum, as the game is not heavily multi-threaded.

GPU Rivals: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close in score, with deltaPct values of -0.3% and -0.4%. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249 (deltaPct: -0.3%), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250 (deltaPct: -0.3%), the AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273 (deltaPct: -0.4%), and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276 (deltaPct: -0.4%). These deltaPct values indicate that all four of these GPUs would produce a nearly identical average framerate to the RTX 3080 in Minimum. This is surprising given the architectural differences, but the benchmark data shows they are all clustered within a narrow performance band.

For practical purposes, a user with a Ryzen 7 4800H or an RX 6600M would see very similar FPS numbers to the 5600X + RTX 3080 combo, with the caveat that the CPU and GPU pairings would need to be compatible in a real system.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured FPS data and the 60 FPS playable threshold, the best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS.

3840x2160 (4K): The High preset is the best choice. It delivers an average of 60.3 FPS, which narrowly clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset also qualifies, averaging 71.8 FPS, but High offers superior visual quality for a minimal framerate cost. The Ultra preset, at 42.9 FPS, is not playable.

2560x1440 (1440p): The Ultra preset is the best setting. It averages 82.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the highest visual fidelity. All four presets are playable at this resolution, so there is no reason to sacrifice quality.

1920x1080 (1080p): The Ultra preset is the best setting. It averages 133.6 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. This provides an excellent experience for high-refresh-rate monitors, with a framerate high enough to take full advantage of a 144Hz display.

The Verdict

This system is highly capable of running Minimum at a playable level. The verdict by resolution is clear:

• 3840x2160: Playable at the High, Medium, and Low presets. The High preset is the best option, with an average FPS of 60.3. The Ultra preset is not playable, averaging 42.9 FPS.
• 2560x1440: Playable at all four presets. The Ultra preset is the best, averaging 82.7 FPS. This is the sweet spot for the RTX 3080, offering both high framerates and the best visual quality.
• 1920x1080: Playable at all four presets. The Ultra preset is the best, averaging 133.6 FPS. This resolution is not a challenge for this hardware.

In summary, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination can run Minimum at 60 FPS or higher at all tested resolutions, provided the settings are chosen appropriately. At 4K, users must cap the settings at High to stay above the threshold. At 1440p and 1080p, the system has enough headroom to use the Ultra preset and still maintain framerates well above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 1088th out of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum. This places it in the 71st percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly 70% of the other configurations in the database. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU. The Ryzen 5 5600X, which sits in the 75th percentile among all CPUs, and the RTX 3080, which sits in the 68th percentile among all GPUs, combine to produce a result that is better than the sum of its parts.

The ranking is likely influenced by the game's age and the relative strengths of the components. The 5600X's high single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 917) is more relevant to Minimum than its multi-thread capabilities. The RTX 3080's high fill rate (164.2 GPixel/s) and texture rate (465.1 GTexel/s) are also well-suited to the game's engine. The data shows that this is a well-matched pair for this title, achieving a top-third ranking overall. While there are 1087 other combinations that perform better, this result confirms that the system is more than sufficient for a smooth and visually detailed experience in Minimum.