Minimum

Can AMD Ryzen 5 7600X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER run Minimum? The data indicates a definitive yes across all tested resolutions, with the system delivering playable frame rates even at the most demanding preset. At 4K, the combination averages 62.5 FPS on Ultra settings, which clears the 60 FPS threshold, while at 1440p and 1080p, the margins are much larger, reaching 114.5 FPS and 172.7 FPS respectively on the same Ultra preset. This places the combo in the 294th position out of 3712 tested configurations, putting it in the top percentile of systems for this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra at every resolution tested. The data shows no scenario where the system falls below the playable threshold, meaning users can max out the settings without concern for playability.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the Ultra preset delivers an average of 62.5 FPS. This is the only resolution where the frame rate approaches the 60 FPS floor, but it still clears it with a small margin. The High preset at this resolution averages 80.2 FPS, providing a more comfortable buffer for those who prefer smoother motion over maximum visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), Ultra settings yield an average of 114.5 FPS. This is nearly double the 60 FPS target, indicating that the system has substantial headroom. The High preset at this resolution reaches 147.4 FPS, which would be ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset averages 172.7 FPS. This is well above the threshold and suggests the system is heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions, with the CPU providing sufficient throughput to support very high frame rates. The High preset at 1080p reaches 226.8 FPS, which is exceptionally smooth for competitive play.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal a clear pattern of GPU dominance that scales with resolution. The frame rate differences between presets and resolutions show that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary driver, while the Ryzen 5 7600X provides adequate support without becoming a bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the scaling between presets is pronounced: moving from Low (123.7 FPS) to Medium (96.9 FPS) to High (80.2 FPS) to Ultra (62.5 FPS) shows a consistent drop of roughly 20-25% per step. This steep decline indicates that the GPU's rendering load is the limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU has enough headroom to feed the graphics card at all settings.

At 2560x1440, the same preset progression shows a similar pattern but with higher absolute values: Low (228.1 FPS), Medium (176.4 FPS), High (147.4 FPS), and Ultra (114.5 FPS). The relative differences between presets are slightly smaller than at 4K, suggesting that the GPU is still the main constraint but with less pressure than at higher resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the preset scaling changes character. The jump from Ultra (172.7 FPS) to High (226.8 FPS) is a 31% increase, while the jump from Medium (273.6 FPS) to Low (351.7 FPS) is a 28% increase. These large gaps at lower resolutions indicate that the CPU begins to play a more significant role, though the Ryzen 5 7600X's single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1060) and multi-thread capabilities (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15236) are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking.

The data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor at all resolutions, but the CPU's influence becomes more apparent as resolution decreases. At 1080p, the system achieves 351.7 FPS on Low settings, which is 2.8 times the 4K Low result of 123.7 FPS. This scaling factor is less than the pixel count difference (4K has 4 times the pixels of 1080p), indicating that the CPU is starting to limit the maximum achievable frame rate at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 123.7 FPS average
• Medium: 96.9 FPS average
• High: 80.2 FPS average
• Ultra: 62.5 FPS average

The 4K results show a wide spread of 61.2 FPS between the lowest and highest presets. The Ultra preset barely clears the 60 FPS threshold, while Low settings provide more than double that figure. This suggests that 4K gaming is feasible but requires a choice between maximum visual quality and higher refresh rates.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 228.1 FPS average
• Medium: 176.4 FPS average
• High: 147.4 FPS average
• Ultra: 114.5 FPS average

At 1440p, the spread between presets is 113.6 FPS, with the Ultra preset still delivering near-120 FPS performance. This resolution offers the best balance between visual fidelity and frame rate headroom, as even the most demanding preset leaves significant room above the 60 FPS threshold.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 351.7 FPS average
• Medium: 273.6 FPS average
• High: 226.8 FPS average
• Ultra: 172.7 FPS average

The 1080p results demonstrate the system's ability to drive very high frame rates. The spread between presets is 179 FPS, which is the largest of any resolution. The Low preset approaches 352 FPS, which would exceed the refresh rate of most monitors, while Ultra still provides over 170 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at or above 60 FPS at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous:

At 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable. The Ultra preset averages 62.5 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only configuration where the system is close to its limit, but it still passes.

At 2560x1440, all presets are playable with substantial margins. The Ultra preset averages 114.5 FPS, which is nearly double the 60 FPS target. Users have significant headroom to enable additional features or run higher refresh rates.

At 1920x1080, all presets are playable with extreme margins. The Ultra preset averages 172.7 FPS, while the Low preset reaches 351.7 FPS. This system is overkill for 1080p gaming, as even the most demanding settings provide frame rates far above what most displays can show.

The system's overall rank of 294 out of 3712 tested combinations confirms its high-end positioning. The RTX 4080 SUPER's percentile of 86 among all GPUs and the Ryzen 5 7600X's percentile of 79 among all CPUs indicate that both components are in the upper tier of their respective categories.

Similar Performance Alternatives

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

CPU Rivals:

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 27636. Its closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, which scores 27578, a delta of just 0.2% — effectively identical performance. The Intel Core i5-12600K also scores 27578, another 0.2% delta, meaning either of these CPUs would deliver nearly the same frame rates in Minimum. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712, which is 0.3% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27535, which is 0.4% lower. All four rivals are within a 0.7% performance band, so any of them would produce indistinguishable results in this game.

GPU Rivals:

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 54247, a delta of -0.1% — essentially the same performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, which is 2.7% higher, and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, which is 2.8% higher. These deltas are small enough that all four GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in Minimum, with the AMD cards offering a slight edge in raw benchmark terms.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 62.5 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest frame rate this system can achieve?

A: The highest measured average is 351.7 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At 4K, the highest is 123.7 FPS on Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600X scores 27636 on average benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K both score 27578, which is 0.2% lower, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712, which is 0.3% higher.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: The GPU still dominates, but the CPU's role grows at lower resolutions. The frame rate at 1080p Low (351.7 FPS) is 2.8 times the 4K Low result (123.7 FPS), which is less than the 4x pixel difference, indicating some CPU limitation at very high frame rates.

Q: What settings should be used for a 60 FPS target at 1440p?

A: All presets at 2560x1440 exceed 60 FPS. The lowest average among them is Ultra at 114.5 FPS, so users can select any preset and still maintain a comfortable margin above the threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER rank among all GPUs?

A: The GPU has a percentile of 86 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54209. Its closest rival, the RTX 4080, scores 54247, a difference of only 0.1%.