Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a commanding performance profile in Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. The measured data shows this combination is not merely playable but exceeds the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution and settings level, with the sole exception of 4K Ultra. The following analysis breaks down the exact frame rates, component roles, and comparative positioning of this hardware pairing.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is High, producing an average of 80.3 FPS. The Ultra preset dips to 58.7 FPS, falling just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Low and Medium presets at this resolution deliver 122.5 FPS and 92.6 FPS, respectively, but High offers the optimal balance of visual fidelity while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playability cutoff.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the most demanding preset that clears 60 FPS is Ultra, achieving an average of 111 FPS. This is the highest settings tier available in the measurement set, meaning the system can run the game at maximum quality without any compromise. The other presets are all far above the threshold: High at 147.1 FPS, Medium at 172.9 FPS, and Low at 228 FPS.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS is again Ultra, with an average of 170.8 FPS. The entire settings range runs at extremely high frame rates, with High at 225.8 FPS, Medium at 273.3 FPS, and Low at 355.1 FPS. At this resolution, the system is fundamentally limited by factors other than raw rasterization throughput, given the enormous headroom.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component influence as resolution scales. At 1920x1080, the performance delta between Low and Ultra is from 355.1 FPS down to 170.8 FPS, a reduction of roughly 52%. This relatively small drop, combined with the three-digit frame counts, indicates that the CPU is a significant constraint at this resolution. The Ryzen 5 7500F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is likely the limiting factor in driving those extremely high frame rates, while the RTX 4080 SUPER is not fully saturated.

At 2560x1440, the scaling pattern shifts. The difference between Low (228 FPS) and Ultra (111 FPS) is a reduction of 51%, similar in percentage to 1080p, but the absolute numbers show the GPU beginning to take on more work. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings shows a drop from 170.8 FPS to 111 FPS, a 35% reduction, which is largely attributable to the increased pixel count taxing the GPU more heavily.

At 3840x2160, the GPU role becomes dominant. The difference between Low (122.5 FPS) and Ultra (58.7 FPS) is a 52% reduction, but the absolute values are now much lower, indicating that the RTX 4080 SUPER is nearing its limits. The step from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings is a massive fall from 111 FPS to 58.7 FPS, a 47% decrease, which is overwhelmingly a GPU-driven effect. The CPU, while still relevant, is less of a constraint at 4K, where the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the primary determinants.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160:

• Low: 122.5 FPS avg
• Medium: 92.6 FPS avg
• High: 80.3 FPS avg
• Ultra: 58.7 FPS avg

2560x1440:

• Low: 228 FPS avg
• Medium: 172.9 FPS avg
• High: 147.1 FPS avg
• Ultra: 111 FPS avg

1920x1080:

• Low: 355.1 FPS avg
• Medium: 273.3 FPS avg
• High: 225.8 FPS avg
• Ultra: 170.8 FPS avg

The measured data shows a near-linear progression of frame rates as settings are lowered at each resolution, with the relative gap between Low and Ultra remaining consistent at roughly 50% across all three resolutions. However, the absolute headroom at 1080p is so large that even the Ultra preset provides more than double the 60 FPS threshold, making it an ideal resolution for high-refresh-rate displays.

Similar Performance Alternatives

From the nearestRivals data, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F sits within a narrow performance band. The Intel Core i7-11850H records an average score of 24935, a 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25005, which is -0.2% relative to the 7500F. The Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911 (0.2%), and the Intel Core 5 210H scores 24872 (0.4%). These are essentially identical results, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver comparable frame rates in Minimum.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is closely matched with the standard RTX 4080, which scores 54247 versus 54209 (-0.1% delta). The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (-1.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (-2.7%), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (-2.8%). While the last two are nominally faster in the synthetic benchmark, the differences are small enough that in practice they would all land within a few frames of the RTX 4080 SUPER at the same settings. Any of these alternative GPUs would yield a nearly identical experience in Minimum.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K with maxed-out settings?*

A: No. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average frame rate is 58.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The highest playable 4K preset is High, averaging 80.3 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings level for a 1440p monitor?

A: The data shows Ultra at 2560x1440 averages 111 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold. This is the highest available preset, so you can run the game at maximum quality without any compromise.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p?

A: The benchmarks show that at 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high across all presets, from 355.1 FPS at Low to 170.8 FPS at Ultra. These numbers indicate the Ryzen 5 7500F is a limiting factor at this resolution, preventing the system from reaching even higher frame counts where the GPU is not yet saturated.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RTX 4080 SUPER and the RTX 4080?

A: In the nearestRivals data, the RTX 4080 scores 54247 in the average benchmark, which is a -0.1% delta compared to the RTX 4080 SUPER. This means they perform essentially identically in Minimum, with frame rates within a rounding error of each other.

Q: Is the 4K Low setting playable?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average frame rate is 122.5 FPS, which is far above the 60 FPS threshold. Even the Low preset provides a significant margin for smooth gameplay.

Q: Which component is more important at 4K?

A: The GPU is the dominant factor at 3840x2160. The frame rate drops from 122.5 FPS at Low to 58.7 FPS at Ultra, and the most demanding preset cannot maintain 60 FPS. This indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER’s rendering throughput is the primary constraint, not the CPU.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows this combination can run Minimum. The verdict by resolution is as follows:

• 3840x2160: Playable settings include High, Low, and Medium, with the best being High at 80.3 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold and is not recommended for a fully smooth experience.
• 2560x1440: All four presets are playable. The best settings are Ultra, averaging 111 FPS, making this an excellent resolution for high refresh rates.
• 1920x1080: All four presets are playable. The best settings are Ultra, with an average of 170.8 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for competitive play or high-Hz monitors.

In summary, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and RTX 4080 SUPER pair delivers a flawless experience in Minimum at 1080p and 1440p, and it only misses the 60 FPS target at the maximum 4K Ultra preset, where a small settings reduction restores a comfortable margin.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 343rd out of 3712 tested combinations in this game. This places it in the top 9.2% of all systems tested, which aligns with the measured frame rates. The high ranking is consistent with the system’s ability to exceed the 60 FPS threshold at all settings except 4K Ultra, and its strong performance in the 1440p Ultra segment. While the CPU is not a top-tier part in absolute terms, its performance pairing with the GPU is sufficient to achieve the high frame rates observed.