Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers an overwhelming performance envelope for Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The benchmark results show this combination not only meets but vastly exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and settings preset. Across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, the measured frame rates range from a rock-solid 60 FPS at maximum settings in 4K to a blistering 354 FPS at low settings in 1080p, indicating that the primary limitation will be the display's refresh rate, not the hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo scales across resolutions and graphical presets. At 1920x1080, the system is heavily GPU-bound at higher settings but still produces extraordinary numbers. At Low settings, the average FPS hits 354. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 271, with a minimum of 230 and a maximum of 312. High settings yield an average of 228 FPS. At Ultra, the most demanding preset, the average remains exceptionally high at 173 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the RTX 4080 SUPER is barely challenged, and the CPU's single-thread performance is sufficient to feed the GPU without bottlenecking.

Stepping up to 2560x1440 reveals a similar trend, though the GPU workload increases. Low settings produce an average of 228 FPS. Medium settings see an average of 175 FPS, with a minimum of 149 and a maximum of 201. High settings maintain a strong 147 FPS average. Ultra settings at 1440p are still remarkably smooth, with an average of 112 FPS. The data shows that even at this higher resolution, the GPU has ample headroom, as the frame rates remain nearly double the 60 FPS target even on the most demanding preset.

At 3840x2160, the system finally begins to show some load, but it still comfortably clears the playability bar. Low settings deliver an average of 123 FPS. Medium settings average 94 FPS, with a minimum of 80 and a maximum of 108. High settings produce an average of 79 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K are the only configuration that touches the threshold, landing exactly on an average of 60 FPS. This demonstrates that the RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth are sufficient for 4K gaming in this title, though the margins tighten considerably at the highest preset.

The min/max data points, available only for Medium presets, show consistent frame pacing. The 4K Medium configuration shows a 28 FPS spread between minimum and maximum, while 1440p and 1080p show spreads of 52 and 82 FPS respectively. This indicates that while higher resolutions produce more consistent frame times, the overall experience is fluid across all settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on aggregate benchmark averages, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X sits in a tight performance cluster. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, which scores a nearly identical average benchmark score with a delta of just 0.1%. In practical terms, this laptop-oriented chip would deliver indistinguishable CPU performance in Minimum. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT is also close, trailing by only 0.6%, meaning a system with that processor would see no meaningful difference in frame rates given the GPU's dominance. Two Intel parts, the Xeon Phi 7210 and Core i5-13500HX, are marginally ahead by 0.4% and 0.5% respectively. None of these differences would translate to perceptible FPS changes in this game, as the RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary performance driver at higher resolutions.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER's nearest rival is the non-SUPER NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which shows a delta of -0.1%. This means the standard RTX 4080 would perform almost identically, with the SUPER variant offering a negligible edge. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% slower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S are 2.7% and 2.8% slower respectively. In the context of Minimum, these small deltas mean that swapping the GPU for any of these alternatives would result in frame rates that are within a few percentage points of the measured values, potentially dropping the 4K Ultra average from 60 FPS to around 58-59 FPS on the slower AMD options.

For a builder looking to replicate this performance, the data suggests that the CPU is almost a non-factor in this title. The Ryzen 7 5800X's 16 threads and high single-core performance are far beyond the requirements of a 2014 shooter, so any of the listed rival CPUs would perform adequately. The GPU choice matters more, but the close deltaPct values indicate that the RTX 4080, in particular, would be a drop-in replacement with no measurable difference.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is exactly 60, which meets the playable threshold of 60 FPS. This is the only configuration that lands precisely on the line, so expect no headroom for frame drops.

Q: What is the best preset for smooth gameplay at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 112 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target. Since all presets at this resolution exceed the threshold, Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080 in this game?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247, a delta of -0.1%. In Minimum, this difference is negligible, meaning both cards would deliver virtually identical frame rates.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER at 1080p?

A: The data indicates no bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 354, and at Ultra it stays at 173. These high numbers suggest the CPU's single-thread score of 943 in 3DMark is more than sufficient to keep the GPU fed.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: Medium settings at 1920x1080 yield an average of 271 FPS, with a minimum of 230 and a maximum of 312. This configuration provides excellent smoothness, though the high average suggests the display refresh rate will be the limiting factor.

Q: Are there any settings where the system fails to hit 60 FPS?

A: No. Across all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) and all three resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K), every measured average FPS is at or above 60. The lowest recorded average is exactly 60 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally shows that this system can run Minimum with exceptional performance. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold by a massive margin, with the lowest average being 173 FPS at Ultra. The 2560x1440 resolution is equally impressive, with Ultra settings delivering 112 FPS, leaving significant headroom. At 3840x2160, the system still achieves playable frame rates across all settings, with High at 79 FPS, Medium at 94 FPS, Low at 123 FPS, and Ultra exactly at 60 FPS. The verdict is clear: this combination is overkill for Minimum at 1080p and 1440p, and it only hits the playable threshold at 4K Ultra. For gamers with high-refresh-rate monitors, the 1080p and 1440p results are particularly compelling, as they can easily drive 144Hz or even 240Hz displays at high settings. The only caveat is the 4K Ultra configuration, which offers no margin for error; any demanding scene could potentially drop below 60 FPS, though the average remains on target.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 173 FPS. Given the massive headroom, there is no reason to lower settings, as even the most demanding configuration is nearly three times faster than the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best choice is also Ultra, delivering an average of 112 FPS. This preset offers the highest visual fidelity while still maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, making it ideal for smooth, high-refresh-rate gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that averages at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which lands exactly on 60 FPS. This configuration is playable but leaves no headroom. For a more comfortable experience with fewer frame drops, High settings at 79 FPS or Medium at 94 FPS are safer choices, but Ultra remains technically viable.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 311 out of 3712 tested combos. This places it in the top 8.4% of all systems tested, which aligns with the measured performance data showing it easily handling all resolutions. The high rank is primarily driven by the GPU's strong showing in the passmark G3D benchmark, where it scores 34245, combined with the CPU's respectable 81st percentile ranking among all processors. While the CPU is not the absolute fastest available, the GPU's performance is sufficient to push this combo into the upper echelon of results. For context, the large number of combos (3712) means that even a rank of 311 signifies a system that outperforms the vast majority of configurations, largely due to the RTX 4080 SUPER's ability to maintain high frame rates at 4K, a feat that many lesser GPUs cannot achieve in this title.