Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers a robust performance profile in Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. Benchmark results show that this combination is highly capable at 1080p and 1440p, with the data indicating a clear path to smooth gameplay. At 4K, the results become more nuanced, with performance dipping below the 60 FPS playable threshold only at the highest preset. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, and recommended settings based solely on the provided data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows extremely high frame rates across all settings. The data shows an average of 301.7 FPS on Low, 229 FPS on Medium, 195.4 FPS on High, and 147.5 FPS on Ultra. These figures indicate that the system is never challenged at this resolution, with even the most demanding preset delivering nearly 150 FPS.

Moving up to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but scales down predictably. The measured averages are 194 FPS on Low, 146.2 FPS on Medium, 125.2 FPS on High, and 93.3 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 100.7 FPS, showing that while settings have a significant impact, the hardware still has ample headroom. Every preset at 1440p clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a substantial margin.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes more dramatically. The data lists an average of 102.1 FPS on Low, 77.4 FPS on Medium, 68 FPS on High, and 52.2 FPS on Ultra. This is the only resolution where a preset falls below the 60 FPS mark. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a reduction of 49.9 FPS. Notably, the data does not include min or max FPS values for any resolution, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS figures. The step from High to Ultra at 4K represents the largest single-preset drop in the entire dataset, a decline of 15.8 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals the relative influence of the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the CPU, an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 part, appears to be the primary driver. The jump from Low to Ultra at this resolution results in a 154.2 FPS difference, which is the largest absolute change across all resolutions. This suggests that at 1080p, the GPU, with its 5376 shading units and 192 ROPs, is not the bottleneck. The CPU’s single-thread score of 3296 in Passmark and multi-thread score of 24303 provide ample processing power to feed the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts. The difference between Low and Ultra narrows to 100.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU is starting to take on more responsibility. The GPU’s 800.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 51.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance become more relevant as pixel count increases. The data shows that the GPU can still push 93.3 FPS at Ultra, so it is not fully saturated, but the trend is clear.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The pixel rate of 459.6 GPixel/s is tested much harder here. The drop from Low (102.1 FPS) to Ultra (52.2 FPS) is a 49.9 FPS reduction, but the absolute numbers show the GPU is working near its limits. The CPU’s role diminishes at 4K, as the frame rate is increasingly limited by the GPU’s ability to process the 8.3 million pixels. The fact that 4K Ultra is the only configuration below 60 FPS confirms that the GPU is the limiting component at this resolution. The data implies that the CPU has enough headroom to support the GPU at lower resolutions but is not the deciding factor at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS are Ultra, with an average of 147.5 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and the system handles it with ease, leaving substantial performance in reserve. Since all presets at 1080p exceed the 60 FPS threshold, Ultra is the clear choice for maximum visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 93.3 FPS. This configuration remains well above the playable threshold while delivering the highest quality visuals. The 93.3 FPS figure shows a comfortable margin over the 60 FPS playable threshold, allowing for potential dips in demanding scenes without dropping below playability.

At 3840x2160, the best settings that maintain 60 FPS or higher are High, with an average of 68 FPS. This is the only resolution where the highest preset is not recommended. The Ultra preset at 4K falls to 52.2 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. The data indicates that High is the optimal balance, offering a 15.8 FPS advantage over Ultra while still providing a high level of visual quality. The Low preset at 4K achieves 102.1 FPS, but the High preset provides significantly better visuals with only a 34.1 FPS reduction.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide context for what other processors would behave similarly. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER has an average score of 25530, which is a 0.1% delta from the Ryzen 7 5700’s 25517 average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485, a 0.1% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25550, a -0.1% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446, a 0.3% delta. These deltas are minimal, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum at the same settings and resolution.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a wider spread in score but still indicate similar behavior. The AMD Radeon 660M has an average score of 13812, a -0.5% delta from the RX 7900 XT’s 13745. The NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile scores 13821, a -0.5% delta, and the AMD Radeon RX 570X scores 13871, a -0.9% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT scores 13543, a 1.5% delta. The negative deltas for the first three rivals mean they score slightly higher in the benchmark database, but the differences are within 0.9%. The RX 9070 XT is the only rival with a lower score, but its 1.5% delta is still small. In practical terms, these GPUs would deliver frame rates within a few percent of the RX 7900 XT in Minimum.

How This Combo Ranks

The data shows that this CPU and GPU combination ranks 739 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places the combo in the top 19.9% of all systems tested. The percentile rank for the CPU alone is 78, meaning it performs better than 78% of all CPUs in the database. The GPU’s percentile rank is 55, which is lower than the CPU’s, indicating that the graphics card is a more moderate performer relative to its peers. This disparity suggests that the CPU is a stronger component in this pairing. The combo rank of 739 indicates that while the system is capable, there are many other tested configurations that achieve higher frame rates, likely due to more powerful GPUs. However, the rank also shows that this is not a low-end system, as it sits comfortably above the median of the 3712 tested combos.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear. At 1920x1080, the system can run Minimum at Ultra settings with an average of 147.5 FPS, which is far above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are also playable, with an average of 93.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system can run the game at High settings with an average of 68 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows that the Ultra preset at 4K is not playable, as it falls to 52.2 FPS. The verdict indicates that this PC can run Minimum at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K with high settings. The only configuration that does not meet the playable threshold is 4K Ultra. For users with a 4K display, the High preset is the recommended choice to maintain smooth gameplay.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, but not at the highest preset. The data shows that 4K High settings achieve an average of 68 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The 4K Ultra preset falls to 52.2 FPS, which is below the threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 2560x1440 resolution?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 2560x1440, as it delivers an average of 93.3 FPS. This is the most demanding preset and it remains well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER with a score of 25530 (-0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U with a score of 25485 (0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H with a score of 25550 (-0.1% delta). These differences are negligible in real-world performance.

Q: What is the GPU’s rank compared to other graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT has a percentile rank of 55, meaning it outperforms 55% of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 13745.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset playable on this system?

A: No. The measured average FPS for 4K Ultra is 52.2, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data indicates that High settings at 4K are the highest playable preset, with an average of 68 FPS.

*Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combo for Minimum?*

A: The combo ranks 739 out of 3712 tested combos for the game. This places it in the top 20% of all tested systems, indicating a capable configuration for this title.