Minimum

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination ranks #296 out of 3,712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the top 8% of all systems evaluated. This is a strong showing for a pairing that pairs a mid-range Zen 3 processor with a high-end Ada Lovelace GPU. The percentile data reinforces this: the CPU sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs tested, while the GPU ranks at the 86th percentile among all GPUs.

What is striking about this rank is that it is not driven by balanced hardware. The GPU is clearly the dominant component here, and the CPU is comparatively modest. Yet the combo still lands in the upper echelon of tested systems, which suggests that Minimum is not a particularly CPU-sensitive title at the settings and resolutions measured. The rank implies that if the CPU were upgraded to something stronger, the gains would likely be minimal because the GPU is already doing most of the heavy lifting.

The rank also tells us that this system outperforms a significant majority of combinations tested. With 3,712 combos in the database, being at position 296 means roughly 3,416 other configurations trail this one in Minimum. That is a decisive result, and it aligns with the measured FPS data, which shows the system clearing 60 FPS at every preset and resolution tested, including 4K Ultra at 61 FPS average.

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CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 7 5700 and the RTX 4080 in Minimum. At 1920x1080, the system produces 352 FPS on Low settings and 229 FPS on High. At 2560x1440, the same settings yield 230 FPS and 148 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, the numbers drop to 124 FPS and 79 FPS.

The scaling pattern across resolutions is telling. Going from 1080p to 1440p, the Low preset drops from 352 to 230 FPS, a reduction of about 35%. Going from 1440p to 4K, Low drops from 230 to 124 FPS, a reduction of about 46%. This accelerating decline as resolution increases is a classic sign of GPU-bound behavior. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would remain relatively flat as resolution increases, because the CPU would still be processing the same game logic regardless of pixel count.

However, the picture is more nuanced when looking at settings presets. At 4K, the gap between Low (124 FPS) and Ultra (61 FPS) is a 50% reduction. At 1440p, the gap between Low (230 FPS) and Ultra (112 FPS) is a 51% reduction. At 1080p, the gap between Low (352 FPS) and Ultra (174 FPS) is also roughly 50%. This consistency across resolutions suggests that the settings presets are scaling the GPU workload in a uniform way, not that the CPU is becoming more or less relevant at different settings.

The data implies that the GPU is the primary driver of performance in Minimum across all resolutions and presets tested. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, is sufficient to feed the RTX 4080 at every resolution, but it is not the component that determines the final frame rate. The 65W TDP of the CPU and its 16 MB of L3 cache are adequate for this title, but the RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are what enable the high frame rates at 4K.

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Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 sits extremely close to several other processors in terms of average benchmark score. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25,530, which is only 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 7 5700's 25,517. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25,485, a 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25,550, also 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25,446, which is 0.3% lower.

These delta percentages are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would produce essentially identical performance in Minimum when paired with the same RTX 4080. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER is a server-oriented chip, while the Ryzen 5 7640U and Ryzen 5 6600H are mobile processors, yet their benchmark scores cluster so tightly that in a game like Minimum, the user would not notice any difference. This suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700 is well-positioned in a dense cluster of similarly performing CPUs, and the game's frame rates would not change if one of these alternatives were substituted.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080's nearest rival is the RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54,209 versus the RTX 4080's 54,247, a delta of just 0.1%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698, a 2.6% higher score. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757, 2.7% higher.

What is interesting here is that the RTX 4080 is slightly below some of its rivals in raw benchmark score, yet the measured FPS data in Minimum shows it performing strongly. This indicates that benchmark scores do not always translate directly to game performance. The RTX 4080 SUPER, being nearly identical in score, would produce virtually the same frame rates. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, despite a higher benchmark score, might not match the RTX 4080 in Minimum specifically, since proprietary driver optimizations and game-specific rendering paths can favor one architecture over another.

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FAQ

Q: Can the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + RTX 4080 run Minimum at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 61 FPS, which exactly meets the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset at the highest resolution, and it clears the bar.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1080p for this combo?

A: At 1920x1080, the best settings preset is Ultra, which delivers an average of 174 FPS. The system can handle the highest quality settings while still providing a very high frame rate, well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209. The delta is 0.1%, meaning the RTX 4080 is marginally ahead. In practical terms, the two GPUs would deliver essentially identical performance in Minimum.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for Minimum at 1440p?

A: The data shows that performance scales significantly with resolution, dropping from 230 FPS at 1080p Low to 230 FPS at 1440p Low, and then to 124 FPS at 4K Low. This indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU's workload does not change with resolution.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The only min FPS values recorded are for Medium settings: 80 FPS at 4K, 149 FPS at 1440p, and 232 FPS at 1080p. At other presets, min and max FPS were not measured, but the average FPS at every resolution and preset exceeds 60.

Q: Does the combo rank change based on game settings?

A: The combo rank of 296 out of 3,712 is a single value that represents the overall performance of this CPU-GPU pair in Minimum. The measured FPS data varies by resolution and settings, but the rank is a holistic measure of how this combo compares to all other tested combinations.

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Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system delivers the following average frame rates:

• Low: 124 FPS
• Medium: 95 FPS (min 80, max 109)
• High: 79 FPS
• Ultra: 61 FPS

At 2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 230 FPS
• Medium: 176 FPS (min 149, max 202)
• High: 148 FPS
• Ultra: 112 FPS

At 1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 352 FPS
• Medium: 273 FPS (min 232, max 313)
• High: 229 FPS
• Ultra: 174 FPS

The pattern is consistent: each step up in settings costs roughly 20-30% of the frame rate, and each step up in resolution (from 1080p to 1440p to 4K) costs another 40-50%. The Medium preset at each resolution has the most complete data, with min and max FPS recorded, showing that frame time variance is relatively tight. At 4K Medium, the spread from min to max is 29 FPS, at 1440p Medium it is 53 FPS, and at 1080p Medium it is 81 FPS. This widening spread at lower resolutions suggests that at 1080p, the CPU may occasionally cause slight dips, but the average remains very high.

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Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 61 FPS. This is right at the threshold, so it is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The High preset at 79 FPS would offer more safety margin, but Ultra technically qualifies.

At 2560x1440, the best settings preset is Ultra, delivering an average of 112 FPS. This provides both excellent visual quality and a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold, with nearly double the required performance.

At 1920x1080, the best settings preset is also Ultra, with an average of 174 FPS. This is nearly three times the playable threshold, giving the user substantial headroom for any future driver overhead or background processes.

The verdict by resolution confirms that all settings presets at all three resolutions are playable, meaning the system never drops below 60 FPS on average. The best settings are Ultra at every resolution, which is the highest quality preset available.

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The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Minimum. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the best being Ultra at 61 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are playable, with Ultra at 112 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra at 174 FPS.

The limiting case is 4K Ultra, which averages exactly 61 FPS — one frame above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This means the system is technically capable of running the game at maximum quality at 4K, but it is operating at the edge of its capabilities. The data shows that High at 4K provides 79 FPS, which would be a more comfortable choice for sustained 4K gameplay with consistent frame pacing.

At 1440p and 1080p, the system has substantial headroom. The data indicates that the RTX 4080 is the dominant component, with the Ryzen 7 5700 providing sufficient CPU throughput to avoid becoming a bottleneck. The measured FPS values are consistently high across all settings, and the combo's rank of 296 out of 3,712 tested systems confirms that this is a top-tier configuration for Minimum.

For users targeting 4K, Ultra settings are playable but marginal. For those at 1440p or 1080p, the system delivers exceptional performance at maximum quality settings, with frame rates that far exceed the playable threshold. This is a powerful combination for this game, with the only caveat being the narrow margin at 4K Ultra.