Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a robust experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Across the three tested resolutions, the combination consistently exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold in the majority of settings, with only the most demanding 4K Ultra preset falling short. The measured data indicates that the primary performance bottleneck shifts from the CPU to the GPU as resolution increases, typical for a title of this era.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest setting that maintains 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: The High preset at 3840x2160 achieves an average of 60 FPS, which is exactly at the playable threshold. The Medium preset also clears it with an average of 71 FPS, but High is the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: Does the combo hit 60 FPS at 1440p on the Ultra preset?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 84 FPS, which is 40% above the 60 FPS threshold. All four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750. Its closest competitor, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores 32707, a delta of just 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812, which is 0.2% higher.

Q: What is the performance delta between the RTX 3080 and its closest GPU rival?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273, representing a 0.4% advantage over the RTX 3080.

Q: What is the measured FPS range on the Medium preset at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 204, with a minimum of 174 and a maximum of 235. This represents a wide performance envelope, indicating stable frame delivery.

Q: Is the Ultra preset at 4K playable?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 45, which is 25% below the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the only tested configuration that fails to meet the target.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in component importance depending on resolution. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role. The frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, with the Low preset hitting an average of 267 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a 136 FPS drop (267 to 131), which is a 51% reduction. This steep decline suggests that the GPU is still handling a substantial portion of the workload, but the high absolute numbers indicate the CPU is feeding frames quickly enough to expose the GPU's limits. The Ryzen 5 7400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 3080 at these lower resolutions.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but begin to show the GPU's increasing burden. The Low preset averages 172 FPS, dropping to 84 FPS on Ultra. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra is 51%, identical to the 1080p scaling. However, the absolute values are lower, which points to the GPU becoming the limiting factor as pixel count rises. The RTX 3080's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this resolution, but the rendering workload starts to dominate the performance equation.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the dominant component. The Low preset averages 93 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls to 45 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 48 FPS drop, a 52% reduction. More tellingly, the High preset (60 FPS) versus Ultra (45 FPS) shows a 25% performance penalty for the highest quality settings. This is a classic sign of the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth being saturated. The CPU's role diminishes at this resolution because the frame rates are lower, reducing the number of draw calls and physics calculations the processor must handle per second. The data indicates that for 4K gaming, the RTX 3080 is the primary determinant of playability, while at 1080p, the CPU's capabilities are more exposed.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 1051 out of 3712 total combos. This places it in the 72nd percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly 72% of the other CPU-GPU pairings in this specific game. The rank is respectable but not elite, which aligns with the measured performance: the combo can handle the game at high settings in 4K and maximum settings in 1440p and 1080p, but it does not deliver the extreme frame rates seen in top-tier configurations.

The ranking is influenced by both components. The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 83, indicating strong processor performance relative to the broader market. The GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 68, which is lower, suggesting the RTX 3080 is a mid-to-high performer but not at the very top of the GPU hierarchy. The combination of an above-average CPU with a solidly performing GPU results in a balanced system that ranks in the upper third of all tested combos. In a game like Minimum that is not particularly demanding by modern standards, this rank reflects the ability to push high frame rates at mainstream resolutions while maintaining playability at 4K, though not at the highest visual quality.

The Verdict

The verdict data is clear: this PC can run Minimum effectively at all three tested resolutions, with one notable exception. At 1920x1080, every preset—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—is playable. The Ultra preset averages 131 FPS, which is 118% above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a very smooth experience. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging 84 FPS, 40% above the threshold. The system handles 1440p with ease, and even the highest settings leave substantial performance headroom.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced. The playable settings are High, Low, and Medium. The High preset averages exactly 60 FPS, meeting the threshold, while Medium averages 71 FPS and Low averages 93 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only non-playable configuration, averaging 45 FPS. For 4K users, the best playable setting is High, which achieves the playable threshold at 60 FPS. This verdict indicates that the combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming with maximum settings, and it can handle 4K gaming if the user is willing to compromise on the highest quality preset. The launch MSRP for the CPU is $229, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 699 USD.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for each component provides context for what other hardware would deliver similar performance in Minimum. On the CPU side, the Intel Core i5-14600T has an average benchmark score of 32707, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 5 7400F. This indicates that in CPU-bound scenarios, such as low-resolution gaming at 1080p, the i5-14600T would behave nearly identically. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812, a 0.2% advantage, suggesting slightly better CPU performance. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662, a 0.3% deficit, making it a marginally slower alternative. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, with a score of 32697, is 0.2% behind. All four rivals fall within a tight 0.5% performance band, meaning any of them would produce essentially the same frame rates as the Ryzen 5 7400F in this game.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are more diverse. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, which is 0.3% higher than the RTX 3080's 23172. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273, a 0.4% advantage. The AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276, 0.4% higher. These deltas are minimal, indicating that all four GPUs would offer equivalent performance in Minimum. A user with any of these GPUs paired with a similarly performing CPU would expect the same playability verdicts: full playability at 1080p and 1440p, and playable at 4K up to High settings. The practical difference between the RTX 3080 and these rivals is negligible for this title, as the game's engine is not pushing the hardware to its absolute limits.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear winner, achieving an average of 131 FPS. This is the highest quality setting and it still delivers more than double the playable threshold, making it the optimal choice for 1080p users who want maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again proves to be the best setting, with an average of 84 FPS. This is 40% above the threshold, providing a comfortable margin. Users can enable all visual enhancements at this resolution and still enjoy a fluid experience. At 3840x2160, the High preset is the best playable option, averaging exactly 60 FPS. While this meets the threshold, it leaves no headroom for frame rate dips. The Medium preset, with an average of 71 FPS, offers a more stable experience with a 18% margin above the threshold. For users prioritizing consistency at 4K, Medium might be the safer choice, but the data shows High is technically playable.

Across all resolutions, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice for 1080p and 1440p. For 4K, High is the most demanding playable setting, but the exact 60 FPS average suggests that Medium provides a more comfortable buffer.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across all nine tested configurations. The table below summarizes the exact average, minimum, and maximum FPS values where available.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 267 FPS, the highest of any configuration. The Medium preset averages 204 FPS, with a minimum of 174 and a maximum of 235, showing a 61 FPS range. High averages 171 FPS, while Ultra averages 131 FPS. All presets at this resolution vastly exceed the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest average (Ultra) still being 118% above the playable line.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 172 FPS. Medium averages 132 FPS, with a minimum of 112 and a maximum of 151, a 39 FPS range. High averages 110 FPS, and Ultra averages 84 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent, with each preset step reducing performance by roughly 20-25%. The minimum FPS recorded at Medium (112) is still 87% above the threshold, indicating strong frame pacing.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 93 FPS. Medium averages 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 82. This minimum is exactly at the playable threshold, suggesting that under heavy load, the system can dip to the borderline. High averages 60 FPS, which is also at the threshold, though no minimum or maximum values are recorded for this setting. Ultra averages 45 FPS, falling 25% below the playable line. The 4K data shows a clear degradation as settings increase, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 48 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 60 FPS is the only recorded instance where a setting dips to the exact threshold, but it does not go below it.