Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers overwhelmingly high frame rates in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The data shows that this pairing is so powerful that it exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold at every preset and every resolution tested, from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra. The following analysis breaks down the benchmark results, comparing this combo against its nearest hardware rivals and detailing exactly what frame rates to expect.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each have close rivals that would produce nearly identical performance in Minimum. For the processor, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X sits at the 79th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27,578. Its nearest rivals are essentially indistinguishable in raw compute power. The Intel Core i5-12600K matches the 5700X exactly with an identical average score of 27,578 and a deltaPct of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a hair ahead, scoring 27,636, which is a 0.2% advantage over the 5700X. Conversely, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 trails by a negligible 0.2% with a score of 27,535, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is 0.3% behind with a score of 27,507. In practice, these sub-1% differences would translate to a frame or two at most in Minimum, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver an equivalent experience.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is even more dominant, ranking in the 86th percentile of all tested GPUs with an average benchmark score of 54,247. Its closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54,209, a mere 0.1% difference that is effectively a statistical tie. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S post scores of 55,698 and 55,757 respectively, representing 2.6% and 2.7% advantages. These deltas are all small enough that the gaming experience in Minimum would be nearly identical across all these graphics cards. The benchmark results suggest that if a user had any of these rival components instead, the frame rates would shift by only a few percentage points, which would not be perceptible at the high frame rates this game produces.

The combination of a 79th-percentile CPU and an 86th-percentile GPU creates a system where neither component is a bottleneck. The data implies that the RTX 4080 is the stronger contributor, but the 5700X is more than sufficient to feed it. Any of the listed rival components could be swapped in without changing the fundamental verdict: this system is massively overpowered for Minimum.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern regarding which component matters more in Minimum: the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling, while the CPU provides a high baseline that never becomes a limiting factor. This is evident from the frame rate progression across resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 356 FPS. At 2560x1440 Low, it drops to 230 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low, it falls to 124 FPS. This steep decline with increasing resolution is the classic signature of GPU-bound rendering, where the graphics card's pixel-pushing capabilities dictate the final frame count.

The role of the CPU becomes apparent when examining the scaling between presets at a fixed resolution. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Ultra reduces the average frame rate from 356 to 174 FPS, a 51% drop. At 1440p, the same preset change goes from 230 to 112 FPS, a 51% drop. At 4K, it goes from 124 to 61 FPS, also a 51% drop. This consistent halving of performance when moving from Low to Ultra, regardless of resolution, indicates that the GPU is handling the increased graphical workload uniformly. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, are clearly not the constraint, as the frame rates remain exceptionally high even at the lowest settings where CPU overhead would be most visible.

The data also shows that Minimum is not a CPU-intensive title. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 356 FPS, which is far beyond the refresh rate of virtually any monitor. This suggests that even a weaker processor would deliver similar results at this resolution, as the GPU would still be the limiting factor. However, the Ryzen 7 5700X's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 921 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,499, ensures that there is no CPU-induced stutter or frame pacing issues. The conclusion from the scaling data is clear: the RTX 4080 is the workhorse, and the 5700X is a capable partner that never holds it back.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested hardware combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 246th out of 3,712 total combos for Minimum. This places it in the top 6.6% of all systems tested, a strong showing that reflects the high percentile rankings of both individual components. The combo's rank is driven primarily by the GPU's 86th-percentile performance, as the CPU's 79th-percentile score is slightly lower but still well above the median.

The rank of 246 out of 3,712 is particularly impressive given that Minimum is a 2014 title that does not demand current-generation hardware. The data implies that this system is far more powerful than necessary for this game, and its high rank confirms the raw capability of the RTX 4080. In fact, the benchmark results suggest that this combo would likely rank even higher in more demanding modern titles, as the 5700X and 4080 are both recent components with substantial headroom.

What the rank does not tell us is how many of the 3,711 other combos are slower or faster. The 246th position means that roughly 3,466 systems perform worse, which is a strong endorsement of this pairing. However, it also means there are 245 combos that outperform it, likely featuring higher-end CPUs like the Ryzen 9 series or Intel Core i9 parts paired with the RTX 4090. For the purpose of running Minimum, though, this rank is more than sufficient, as the system is already delivering over 60 FPS at the most demanding preset.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows an average frame rate of 61 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict by resolution confirms that Ultra is the best playable setting at 4K, with an average FPS of 61.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves?

A: The highest recorded average is 356 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the maximum frame rate in the measured data and indicates that the system is vastly overqualified for low-settings play.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to the RTX 4080 SUPER in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209. This is a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning the RTX 4080 is effectively equal to the SUPER variant, with a negligible 0.1% performance advantage in the aggregate benchmarks.

Q: Is there any resolution or preset where this combo drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. Across all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at all three resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K), the average frame rate never falls below 61 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 61 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: What is the frame rate range at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the system produces an average of 176 FPS, with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 202 FPS. This range shows consistent performance with no significant frame drops.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU contribute more to the high frame rates in this game?

A: The scaling data indicates the GPU is the primary factor. Frame rates drop consistently by about 51% when moving from Low to Ultra at every resolution, which is a GPU-driven workload. The CPU provides a high baseline, but the RTX 4080's performance determines the final frame count.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo in Minimum are consistently high across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 356 FPS on Low settings, 273 FPS on Medium (with a min of 232 and max of 313), 229 FPS on High, and 174 FPS on Ultra. These numbers are all far above the 60 FPS threshold, and even the minimum at Medium (232 FPS) is more than triple the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high. Low settings produce 230 FPS, Medium delivers 176 FPS (min 149, max 202), High yields 148 FPS, and Ultra drops to 112 FPS. The minimum frame rate at Medium (149 FPS) is still well above what most displays can show, indicating a smooth experience without any noticeable hitches.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance is still strong but begins to approach the playable threshold. Low settings generate 124 FPS, Medium produces 95 FPS (min 80, max 109), High achieves 79 FPS, and Ultra falls to 61 FPS. The 4K Ultra average of 61 FPS is the lowest score in the entire dataset, sitting just 1 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset at 4K, with a minimum of 80 FPS, shows that even the worst-case frame times are comfortably above 60 FPS.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: each step up in resolution reduces frame rates by approximately 50%, and each step up in preset also reduces frame rates by approximately 25-30%. This linear scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario and confirms that the Ryzen 7 5700X is not introducing any bottlenecks. The maximum FPS values, where available, show that the system has headroom to burst well above the averages, ensuring a responsive feel even in intense gameplay moments.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which delivers an average of 174 FPS. This is the most demanding preset and it still runs at nearly three times the 60 FPS playable threshold. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution, as even the most graphically intensive configuration is far above what is needed for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 112 FPS. The system maintains a substantial margin above 60 FPS even at the highest preset, leaving plenty of headroom for future driver updates or additional background tasks. The 1440p Ultra performance is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors, as it exceeds 100 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, but with a much slimmer margin. The average at 4K Ultra is 61 FPS, which is just 1 FPS above the playable threshold. This is technically playable, but it leaves no room for error. If a user wants a more comfortable buffer, the High preset at 4K delivers 79 FPS, which is a safer choice. However, the data confirms that Ultra is the best playable setting at this resolution, even if it sits right at the edge of the 60 FPS line.

The verdict data confirms that all resolutions and presets are playable, but the margin of safety varies. At 1080p and 1440p, the system has enormous headroom, while at 4K, the Ultra preset is playable but borderline. For users with 4K displays who prioritize frame rate stability over absolute visual fidelity, dropping to High would provide a more comfortable experience.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Minimum? The answer is a definitive yes, and then some. The verdict by resolution shows that every single preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with 174 FPS average. At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra with 112 FPS average. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra with 61 FPS average.

The data shows that this combo is not just capable of running the game, but it is massively overpowered for it. Even the most demanding configuration—4K Ultra—achieves the minimum playable frame rate, and every other configuration runs at multiples of the threshold. The Ryzen 7 5700X provides ample CPU performance, and the RTX 4080 delivers exceptional GPU throughput, resulting in a system that will run Minimum flawlessly.

The only consideration is at 4K Ultra, where the 61 FPS average is precariously close to the 60 FPS line. While it is technically playable, users who are sensitive to frame drops might prefer the High preset at 4K, which offers a more comfortable 79 FPS. For all other scenarios, this system provides a flawless experience with no compromises needed. The benchmark results indicate that this hardware combination is far more than sufficient for this game, and users will likely be limited by their monitor's refresh rate rather than the system's performance.