Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination delivers exceptional performance in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. With measured data across three resolutions and four quality presets, this pairing is clearly positioned for high-refresh-rate gameplay. The benchmark results show a system that consistently exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold, often by a significant margin, making it a top-tier contender among the 3,712 tested combinations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the data shows a wide performance range depending on the preset. The Low setting produces an average of 149 FPS, while Medium yields an average of 114 FPS with a minimum of 97 FPS and a maximum of 131 FPS. The High preset delivers an average of 96 FPS. The most demanding Ultra setting still maintains an average of 73 FPS. All four presets comfortably exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance scales impressively. The Low preset reaches an average of 277 FPS. Medium averages 212 FPS with a range of 180 FPS to 244 FPS. The High setting averages 178 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 136 FPS. This resolution shows a clear progression where each step up in quality costs a meaningful number of frames, yet even the heaviest preset nearly doubles the 60 FPS baseline.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the results are exceptionally high. The Low preset averages 368 FPS. Medium averages 329 FPS with a minimum of 280 FPS and a maximum of 379 FPS. The High setting averages 276 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 210 FPS. At this resolution, the frame rates are so elevated that they approach the limits of what most displays can even show, with the Ultra preset still delivering more than three times the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals the balance of work between the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D. The transition from 1080p to 1440p to 4K shows a steady decline in average FPS across all settings, indicating that the GPU becomes a more significant factor as resolution increases. For instance, at Low settings, the average drops from 368 FPS at 1080p to 277 FPS at 1440p (a reduction of approximately 25%), and then to 149 FPS at 4K (a further reduction of roughly 46% from 1440p). This steep drop at 4K is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

The CPU's role is most prominent at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high. At 1080p Low, the 368 FPS average suggests the Ryzen 7 5800X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is capable of feeding the RTX 5090 D with enough data to maintain such elevated output. The CPU's single-thread score of 943 in 3DMark and 2,032 in Geekbench are relevant here, as they indicate strong per-core performance. As the resolution increases, the workload shifts more toward the GPU, and the CPU's influence on the final frame rate diminishes relative to the graphics card's rendering capabilities.

The delta between presets also illustrates this dynamic. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 158 FPS (368 to 210), which is substantial. At 4K, the same preset difference is only 76 FPS (149 to 73). The smaller absolute gap at 4K shows that the GPU is working harder at higher resolutions, making each setting change less impactful in absolute terms. The RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom, ensuring that memory bandwidth is not a bottleneck at any tested configuration.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 73 FPS. This means users can run the game at maximum quality settings in 4K and still have a comfortable cushion above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is also Ultra, achieving an average of 136 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS target, offering a smooth experience with high visual fidelity.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 210 FPS. This frame rate is exceptionally high and is well-suited for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors.

In all cases, the verdict data confirms that every setting at every resolution is playable, with the Ultra preset being the highest quality option that still clears the 60 FPS mark.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X provide context for its CPU performance. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H has an average score of 29,093, which is a delta of 0.1% from the 5800X's 29,123. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28,940, a 0.6% difference. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 is 0.4% lower with a score of 29,245, and the Intel Core i5-13500HX is 0.5% lower at 29,270. These CPUs would behave similarly in terms of overall processing power, though the 5800X maintains a slight edge over most of them in average benchmark scores.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, the nearest rivals are all within a small margin. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT has an average score of 76,904, which is 1.1% higher than the RTX 5090 D's 77,712. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940, a 1.6% difference. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 16 GB versions score 79,396 and 79,605 respectively, showing a delta of -2.1% and -2.4%. These GPUs would deliver comparable frame rates in Minimum, though the RTX 5090 D has a higher percentile ranking at 92 versus all GPUs.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows that at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 73 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS, with an average of 136 FPS at 2560x1440.

Q: Is 1080p performance sufficient for high-refresh-rate gaming?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 210, and at Low settings it reaches 368 FPS. These figures are suitable for displays with refresh rates well beyond 60 Hz.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29,123, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H's 29,093. The performance difference is minimal.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D has an average score of 77,712, which is 1.1% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT's 76,904. The RTX 5090 D is slightly behind in this synthetic benchmark but still ranks in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs.

Q: Are all settings playable at 4K?

A: Yes, the verdict data lists all four settings (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) as playable at 3840x2160, with the lowest average FPS being 73 on Ultra.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum exceptionally well. The verdict by resolution confirms that at 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra achieving an average of 73 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true, with Ultra averaging 136 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 210 FPS. The system is not only capable of running the game but does so at maximum quality settings across all resolutions tested. The weakest performance point is 4K Ultra at 73 FPS, yet this still provides a stable experience above the playable threshold. This is a definitive pass for the game at every resolution and setting combination in the dataset.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3,712 tested combinations in Minimum, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 47th. This places it in the top 1.3% of all tested systems, indicating that it is among the most capable configurations for this title. The high ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows performance far exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold at all resolutions and presets. This rank reflects a combination that is well-balanced for this game, with both the CPU and GPU contributing to a result that is near the top of the benchmark database.