Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The data indicates that this pairing is far beyond the game's requirements, achieving playable performance at every tested resolution and preset, including 4K Ultra. The measured results show a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with the CPU providing ample headroom even at 1080p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data places the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X in the 81st percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29,713. Its closest performance rivals, based on average score, are a cluster of AMD processors with very small deltas. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is nearly identical, scoring 29,656, a delta of only 0.2% from the 9600X. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H is slightly slower at 29,868, representing a -0.5% difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS are also within a single percentage point, scoring 29,879 (-0.6%) and 29,955 (-0.8%) respectively. In practical terms, a system using any of these four CPUs would deliver nearly indistinguishable performance in Minimum, as the differences are well within the margin of error for synthetic benchmarks.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 sits in the 87th percentile of all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 56,083. Its nearest rivals are a more varied group. The AMD Radeon 8060S is the closest match, scoring 55,757, a delta of 0.6% from the RTX 5080. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB follows at 55,698, a 0.7% difference. Interestingly, the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 2.3% slower with a score of 54,828, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is actually faster by 2.2%, scoring 57,367. When paired with the Ryzen 5 9600X, any of these GPUs would produce similar frame rates in Minimum, though the RX 9070 GRE would be the strongest performer of the group, and the Pro W5700X the weakest.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Minimum. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 369 FPS on average. This is the highest frame rate recorded in the dataset, indicating that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far more work than it can render at higher resolutions. The data shows that the CPU is not a limiting factor at 1080p, as even the most demanding preset at this resolution, Ultra, still produces 181 FPS.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop significantly. The Low preset falls from 369 FPS to 238 FPS, a reduction of 35.5%. This trend continues at 3840x2160, where the Low preset yields 128 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is similarly steep, with a 46.2% drop in performance for the Low preset. This pattern demonstrates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, since the pixel count and shading workload grow faster than the CPU's ability to prepare frames.

The role of the CPU is most apparent when comparing presets at a single resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (369 FPS) and Ultra (181 FPS) is 188 FPS, showing that the GPU has significant headroom to render more complex scenes. However, the GPU is still the dominant factor in determining frame rates, as the CPU consistently delivers enough data to keep the GPU saturated. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to 63 FPS, which is barely above the 60 FPS playable threshold, confirming that the RTX 5080 is the component that dictates the final performance envelope in this game.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with the highest settings?

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 63 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is 3 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it still clears the minimum playable bar.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 238 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 117 FPS. This represents a 121 FPS difference, or roughly a 51% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

Q: Which resolution provides the highest average frame rate?

A: The 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings produces the highest average frame rate in the entire dataset, achieving 369 FPS. This is over three times the performance of the 4K Ultra configuration.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the system achieves an average of 283 FPS, with a minimum of 240 FPS and a maximum of 325 FPS. This indicates a very consistent frame delivery with no noticeable dips.

Q: Is the RTX 5080 the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data strongly suggests yes. The frame rate drops from 369 FPS at 1080p Low to 128 FPS at 4K Low, a 65% reduction. Since the CPU workload remains constant, this scaling is attributed to the GPU's rendering burden at higher pixel counts.

Q: What is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS at 4K?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 is the most demanding setting that remains playable, averaging 63 FPS. All four presets tested (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) at this resolution are above the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 209th out of 3,712 tested combos in Minimum. This places the system in the top 5.6% of all configurations tested for this game. The high ranking reflects the substantial headroom this hardware has for a title from 2014, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards. The combo outperforms the vast majority of systems, with only 208 other CPU-GPU pairings achieving better frame rates. Given that the RTX 5080 is a high-end GPU from the GeForce 50-series and the Ryzen 5 9600X is a current-generation 6-core processor, this ranking is consistent with the raw performance data. The system is not the absolute fastest, but it sits comfortably in the upper echelon of tested hardware, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p or smooth 4K experiences in this title.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum with ease across all tested configurations. The verdict data shows that every resolution and preset combination achieves an average frame rate above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the system ranges from 181 FPS on Ultra to 369 FPS on Low, providing an exceptionally smooth experience on any monitor. The 2560x1440 resolution offers a similar story, with Ultra averaging 117 FPS and Low reaching 238 FPS. Even at the most demanding 3840x2160 resolution, the Ultra preset maintains 63 FPS average, while High, Medium, and Low produce 82 FPS, 98 FPS, and 128 FPS respectively. The system is fully capable of running Minimum at maximum settings, and there is no configuration in the dataset that fails to meet the 60 FPS target.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that still achieves an average of 60 FPS or higher is the Ultra setting. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 181 FPS, providing a high-quality visual experience with ample performance headroom. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 117 FPS, which is well above the threshold and ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 63 FPS, which is the minimum recommended configuration but still delivers a playable and visually rich experience. For users seeking higher frame rates at 4K, the High preset at 82 FPS or Medium at 98 FPS offer more comfortable margins without a substantial visual compromise.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 369 FPS, Medium settings produce 283 FPS with a minimum of 240 FPS and a maximum of 325 FPS, High settings produce 237 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 181 FPS. The data shows a consistent downward trend as quality increases, with the Medium preset providing the only recorded min/max values, indicating a stable frame delivery.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are 238 FPS for Low, 182 FPS for Medium (with a minimum of 155 FPS and a maximum of 210 FPS), 153 FPS for High, and 117 FPS for Ultra. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p results in a roughly 35-40% reduction in frame rate across all presets, reflecting the increased GPU workload.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates drop further: Low settings yield 128 FPS, Medium settings yield 98 FPS (with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS), High settings yield 82 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 63 FPS. The 4K Medium preset is the only configuration in the dataset with complete min/max data, showing a 30 FPS spread between the lowest and highest recorded frame rates. This suggests that even at 4K, the system maintains a relatively consistent performance profile, with no severe stutters or frame drops.