Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination delivers a wide spectrum of performance in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. The benchmark data shows this pairing is capable of high frame rates at most resolutions, with the primary constraint appearing at 4K Ultra settings. The analysis below breaks down the measured performance, compares against similar hardware, and provides a clear picture of what settings to use for a smooth experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearestRivals data for both components reveals what other hardware would deliver a similar experience in this game. The CPU's average benchmark score is 27636, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE, which scores 27712, a delta of -0.3% relative to the 7600X. This indicates the 8500GE would provide nearly identical CPU-bound performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K both score 27578, a delta of 0.2% from the 7600X, meaning they are effectively indistinguishable in terms of overall processing capability for this workload. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 trails slightly with a score of 27535, a 0.4% delta. For a game like Minimum, which relies on the CPU for game logic and physics, any of these processors would maintain similar frame rates, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU is less of a bottleneck.

On the graphics side, the RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172, placing it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Interestingly, the nearest rivals listed are not modern gaming cards. The NVIDIA P106-100, a mining-focused card, scores 23249, a delta of -0.3% from the RTX 3080. Similarly, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (score 23250), the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (score 23273), and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X (score 23276) all show deltas of -0.3% to -0.4%. This suggests that in the specific benchmark aggregator's scoring, these very different cards produce comparable average scores. However, it is critical to interpret this with caution. The RTX 3080's modern architecture and large memory bandwidth likely provide a different performance profile than these rivals, particularly at higher resolutions and settings where the game becomes more GPU-intensive. The data suggests that if a user were considering an alternative, the RX 6600M, a mobile GPU, would be the most similar in terms of this aggregate score, but the RTX 3080's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and higher raw compute power should make it more consistent at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the CPU and GPU becomes clear when analyzing the scaling of frame rates across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the game is heavily CPU-bound. The performance difference between Low (268.4 FPS) and Ultra (132.8 FPS) settings is significant, showing that the GPU is still doing substantial work, but the overall frame rates are extremely high. Moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average frame rates drop, but the pattern remains. At Low settings, 1440p yields 174.7 FPS, which is a 35% decrease from 1080p's 268.4 FPS. This indicates a growing GPU load, as the CPU is likely still capable of pushing more frames, but the GPU's rendering demands are increasing.

The shift to 3840x2160 (4K) reveals a much stronger GPU bottleneck. At Low settings, the 4K average is 94.8 FPS, a 46% drop from the 1440p Low setting. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 44.9 FPS, which is below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. This scaling pattern demonstrates that while the Ryzen 5 7600X provides ample headroom at lower resolutions, the RTX 3080's capabilities are the defining factor at 4K. The difference between 1080p and 4K at the same preset is more than a halving of frame rates, confirming that the GPU is the primary bottleneck for this game at higher resolutions. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p, the CPU is more than sufficient, but at 4K Ultra, the GPU's workload becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU's role diminishes. The data suggests that the CPU's strong single-thread performance, with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 1060, is more than adequate to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU's rendering pipeline is the constraint at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

The measuredFps data and verdictByResolution fields provide a clear directive for the optimal settings. The goal is to find the most demanding preset that still maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable. The highest demanding preset, Ultra, achieves an average of 132.8 FPS. This is the best setting to use, as it provides the highest visual quality while still delivering a frame rate more than double the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain playable. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 87 FPS. This is comfortably above 60 FPS, so users can confidently enable the highest settings for the best visual experience. The data indicates that even the most demanding settings provide a significant performance cushion.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset drops to 44.9 FPS, which is unplayable. The High preset also falls below the threshold at 58.7 FPS. The Medium preset achieves an average of 70.9 FPS, and the Low preset reaches 94.8 FPS. According to the verdictByResolution data, the best playable setting at 4K is Medium, with an average FPS of 70.9. This is the optimal balance, as it provides a smooth experience while maintaining a higher level of visual fidelity than Low. The data shows that at 4K, users must sacrifice the highest preset to maintain fluidity.

The Verdict

The verdictByResolution data provides a definitive answer to whether this PC can run Minimum. The system is fully capable of running the game at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 with all settings, including Ultra, well above the 60 FPS target. At 3840x2160, the system can run the game with Low or Medium settings, with Medium being the best playable option at 70.9 FPS. The High preset at 4K is a marginal miss, with an average of 58.7 FPS, slightly below the threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K is not playable, with an average of 44.9 FPS.

In summary, this PC can run Minimum at all resolutions, but the visual quality at 4K must be capped at Medium. For the majority of users with 1080p or 1440p displays, the system will provide an exceptional experience with all settings maxed out. The data confirms that the RTX 3080, while a powerful card, is not quite enough to handle the most demanding 4K preset in this title, requiring a slight reduction in settings to maintain a solid frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average frame rates recorded for each resolution and settings combination. All values are based on measured data, with no minimum or maximum frame rate data available.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | :------ |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 268.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 205.5 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 170.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 132.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 174.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 131.5 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 112.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 87.0 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 94.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 70.9 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 58.7 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 44.9 |

The data reveals a consistent performance hierarchy. At each resolution, the frame rate decreases as settings are increased. The differences between Low and Ultra are substantial: at 1080p, the gap is over 135 FPS; at 1440p, it is over 87 FPS; and at 4K, it is exactly 49.9 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is progressively more stressed by the higher-quality presets, with the gap between Low and Ultra shrinking at higher resolutions as the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame field shows that this specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 1038 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the top 28% of all tested systems. This rank suggests that while the system is not at the absolute top tier of performance, it is significantly above the median, demonstrating its capability to run the game at high frame rates. The high percentile of the CPU (79th) and GPU (68th) individually supports this position, as both components are well above average. The rank indicates that many other combinations, likely with more powerful GPUs like the RTX 3090 or newer cards, will outperform this setup, but the Ryzen 5 7600X and RTX 3080 combination remains a strong performer, particularly for 1440p and 1080p gaming. The fact that it is in the 1038th position out of 3712 implies that the system is more capable than the majority of tested configurations, making it a solid choice for this game.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K resolution with all settings on Ultra?*

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 44.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at this resolution is Medium, which achieves 70.9 FPS.

Q: What is the highest quality setting that maintains over 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: All settings are playable at 2560x1440. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 87 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays well above the 60 FPS target.

Q: Which component is more important for performance at 1920x1080?

A: The data indicates the CPU is highly capable, but the GPU is still the main driver for frame rates. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a large drop from 268.4 to 132.8 FPS, which is a significant GPU workload. However, with a high single-thread score of 1060, the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7600X compare to the Intel Core i5-12600K in overall CPU performance?

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical. The Ryzen 5 7600X scores 27636, while the Core i5-12600K scores 27578, a delta of 0.2%. This indicates they would provide very similar performance in this game.

Q: What is the most demanding preset that can be used at 3840x2160?

A: The Medium preset is the most demanding that stays at or above 60 FPS, achieving an average of 70.9 FPS. The High preset falls short at 58.7 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 3080's performance closely matched by any other GPU in the benchmark database?

A: According to the average score, the NVIDIA P106-100, AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16, AMD Radeon RX 6600M, and AMD Radeon R9 M290X all have scores within 0.4% of the RTX 3080's 23172. However, these cards have very different specifications, so real-world gaming performance may vary significantly.