Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a remarkably strong performance profile for Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The data shows this pairing handles the game with significant headroom across nearly all tested configurations, with the only exception being the most demanding preset at 4K. Benchmark results indicate a system that is heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions, yet still maintains excellent frame rates at 4K, making it a versatile choice for high-refresh-rate monitors and high-resolution displays alike.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 70 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data confirms that High, Medium, and Low settings are all playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that still stays above 60 FPS, achieving an average of 98.8 FPS. This makes Ultra the best choice for maximum visual quality at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29123, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. It is virtually tied with the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, which scores 29093 (a 0.1% difference), and sits slightly behind the Intel Xeon Phi 7210, which scores 29245 (a -0.4% difference).

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER significantly faster than the RTX 4090 Mobile?

A: The data shows the RTX 4070 SUPER has an average score of 43223, while the RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667. This represents a 1% difference, indicating the desktop card is slightly slower than the mobile flagship in aggregate benchmarks, though the difference is minimal.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the system produces an average of 237.6 FPS. This is more than enough for even the fastest 240Hz displays, as it provides a massive buffer above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the 4K Ultra preset fall below the 60 FPS threshold?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 53.4, which is below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The verdict data lists this as the only non-playable configuration among all tested resolutions and presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 7 5800X and the RTX 4070 SUPER. At 1920x1080, the system is heavily GPU-limited, as evidenced by the massive frame rates that approach 309.4 FPS on Low settings. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, indicated by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 943 and PassMark single-thread score of 3445, ensures it can feed the GPU efficiently at these high frame rates. The 200.6 FPS average at 1080p High further confirms that the CPU is not a bottleneck, as these numbers are far beyond what most games can utilize.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high, with the Ultra preset still achieving 98.8 FPS. The scaling from 1080p Ultra (153.2 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (98.8 FPS) represents a 35.5% reduction in performance, which is a typical cost of increasing pixel count. This suggests the GPU is now becoming the primary constraint, but the Ryzen 7 5800X's 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 32 MB L3 cache still provides ample processing power to maintain high minimum frame rates, even if min FPS data is not available in the measured results.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The frame rate at 4K High (70 FPS) is less than half of the 1080p High result (200.6 FPS), illustrating the exponential cost of rendering four times the pixels. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are put to the test here, and the results show that even at this extreme resolution, the combination of CPU and GPU is sufficient for high-refresh-rate 4K gaming on High settings. The drop from Medium (83 FPS) to Ultra (53.4 FPS) at 4K shows that the Ultra preset's additional graphical effects place a heavier load on the GPU's 56 RT cores and 7168 shading units, pushing the system below the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 668th out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the top 18% of all systems in the database. This is a strong ranking, though it reflects the fact that Minimum is a 2014 title that many modern high-end systems can run extremely well. The rank suggests that while this combo is not at the absolute top of the leaderboard, it outperforms the vast majority of systems tested, which is consistent with its ability to hit 60+ FPS at almost every setting and resolution.

The CPU's 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs both contribute to this solid overall position. The data indicates that the system is well-balanced, with neither component being a significant weak link. The nearest GPU rivals, including the Quadro M6000 24 GB and RTX 5050 Mobile, have nearly identical average scores (43262 and 43268, respectively, both within 0.1% of the RTX 4070 SUPER), suggesting that this level of graphics performance is a common benchmark point. However, the combination's overall rank of 668 out of 3712 indicates that many systems with similar GPU performance are paired with faster CPUs, which could explain why this combo doesn't rank higher.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Minimum, and it does so with substantial performance to spare. The verdict data shows that at 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with the Ultra preset achieving a 153.2 FPS average. This makes the system ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, as even the most demanding setting provides more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system also clears 60 FPS on all presets. The Ultra preset delivers 98.8 FPS, offering a perfect balance of visual fidelity and smooth gameplay. This resolution is likely the sweet spot for this combination, as it provides excellent image quality without sacrificing the high frame rates that competitive players may desire.

At 3840x2160, the system is still highly capable, but with a caveat. High settings yield a 70 FPS average, which is comfortably above 60 FPS. Medium and Low are also playable, with averages of 83 and 104.3 FPS, respectively. However, the Ultra preset drops to 53.4 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. For 4K gaming, the recommendation is to stick with High settings to maintain a smooth experience, as the visual difference between High and Ultra is often minimal compared to the 30% performance cost.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive picture of performance across all three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 3840x2160, the system delivers an average of 104.3 FPS on Low settings, 83 FPS on Medium, 70 FPS on High, and 53.4 FPS on Ultra. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent performance cost for increased visual quality, with the largest drop occurring between High (70 FPS) and Ultra (53.4 FPS), a 23.7% reduction.

At 2560x1440, the results are significantly higher. Low settings produce an average of 200.7 FPS, Medium produces 150.3 FPS, High produces 126.9 FPS, and Ultra produces 98.8 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is more linear here, with each step costing roughly 20-25% performance.

At 1920x1080, the system reaches its peak performance. Low settings achieve an astonishing 309.4 FPS average, while Medium, High, and Ultra produce 237.6, 200.6, and 153.2 FPS, respectively. These numbers indicate that the system is severely GPU-limited at this resolution, as the CPU's performance ceiling is likely not being reached until the highest settings are applied.

Across all resolutions, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is substantial. At 1080p, the difference is 156.2 FPS (from 309.4 to 153.2), while at 4K, it is 50.9 FPS (from 104.3 to 53.4). This demonstrates that the GPU's workload scales significantly with both resolution and graphical fidelity, and the RTX 4070 SUPER has enough headroom to handle these demands at all but the most extreme configuration.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which achieves an average of 70 FPS. This is the recommended choice for 4K gaming, as it provides a stable frame rate while maintaining good visual quality. Medium (83 FPS) and Low (104.3 FPS) are also playable, but High offers the best balance of performance and image quality.

For 2560x1440, the best setting is Ultra, which delivers an average of 98.8 FPS. This allows players to experience the game at its highest visual fidelity while still enjoying frame rates that are well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset is the clear winner here, as it provides a 25% performance buffer over the 60 FPS minimum.

For 1920x1080, the best setting is also Ultra, with an average of 153.2 FPS. This provides an exceptional gaming experience on 1080p displays, with frame rates high enough to take full advantage of 144Hz or even 165Hz monitors. The system has so much headroom at this resolution that even the most demanding preset leaves significant performance on the table.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is the closest match, with an average benchmark score of 29093 compared to the Ryzen 7 5800X's 29123, a difference of just 0.1%. This means that in CPU-bound scenarios, the two processors would perform nearly identically. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, with a score of 28940, is 0.6% slower, while the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 (29245) is 0.4% faster. For Minimum, which is not a particularly CPU-intensive game, any of these alternatives would yield similar frame rates.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB is the nearest rival, with an average score of 43262, just 0.1% lower than the RTX 4070 SUPER's 43223. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268) is also within 0.1%, while the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43301) is 0.2% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (43667) is 1% faster, which is a more noticeable gap but still relatively small in real-world gaming terms. For Minimum, these GPUs would all produce very similar frame rates, with the RTX 4090 Mobile potentially offering a few extra FPS at 4K Ultra, though the RTX 4070 SUPER's ability to hit 70 FPS at 4K High is already sufficient for smooth gameplay.