Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a strong performance profile for Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. The measured data shows this pairing handles the game comfortably across the board, with the primary question being how far you can push visual quality before hitting the 60 FPS threshold. The benchmark results indicate a system that is well-balanced for this title, with the GPU doing the heavy lifting at higher resolutions while the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance ensures headroom at lower settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces frame rates that far exceed the playable threshold. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 276.8. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 213.2, which is still exceptionally smooth. High settings yield an average of 176.7, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 136.8. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a drop of roughly half the frame rate, but every preset remains far above any point of concern for competitive play.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low settings deliver an average of 178 FPS. Medium settings produce 135.7 FPS, while High settings manage 114.1 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still holds an average of 88.6 FPS. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 35-40% of the frame rate at each corresponding settings tier, but the absolute numbers remain high enough for a fluid experience at all quality levels.

At 3840x2160, also known as 4K, the system starts to show its limits with the heaviest preset. Low settings provide an average of 98.4 FPS, which is solid for 4K. Medium settings drop to 75.4 FPS, still comfortably above 60. High settings manage 62.6 FPS, which just clears the playable threshold. The Ultra preset, however, falls to an average of 45.4 FPS, dipping below the 60 FPS target. The data shows a clear pattern: at 4K, the Ultra preset is the only configuration that fails to maintain playable frame rates, while all other settings remain viable.

No minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded in the data, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The measured numbers suggest consistent performance without significant dips, as the averages at 1080p and 1440p are high enough to absorb any transient frame time spikes.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 136.8 FPS. This is the most demanding option, and it clears the threshold by a wide margin. You can run the game at maximum visual quality without any concern for performance.

For 2560x1440, the best settings preset remains Ultra, achieving an average of 88.6 FPS. This preset is above the 60 FPS target, making it the recommended choice for a balance of visual fidelity and smooth gameplay at this resolution. The headroom of nearly 30 FPS over the threshold suggests there is room for even more demanding mods or background tasks.

At 3840x2160, the best settings preset that maintains 60 FPS is High, with an average of 62.6 FPS. This is the highest quality setting that stays above the playable threshold. Medium settings at 75.4 FPS offer more headroom, while Low at 98.4 FPS provides the most margin for 4K gaming. Ultra at 45.4 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the target.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high, particularly at Low settings where the average hits 276.8 FPS. This suggests the GPU is not fully saturated at lower settings, and the CPU's performance, particularly its multi-threaded capabilities, is sufficient to feed frames at this rate. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, shows strong scaling from Low to Ultra, with the frame rate dropping by roughly half as settings increase, indicating the GPU becomes more of a factor as visual complexity grows.

At 2560x1440, the frame rate drops across all settings compared to 1080p, with the Low setting falling from 276.8 to 178 FPS. This reduction is consistent with increased pixel count, which puts more load on the GPU. The CPU still has enough headroom to keep up, as the gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is about 50%, similar to the 1080p scaling. The GPU's role becomes more prominent here, but the CPU does not bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The Low setting produces 98.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 45.4 FPS, a reduction of over 50%. The CPU's workload does not change as much with resolution, so the consistent drop from 1440p to 4K at each settings tier points directly to the RTX 4070 being the primary constraint. The CPU's performance, as measured by benchmark scores like Cinebench R23 multi-core at 14317 and PassMark multi-thread at 28309, ensures it is not holding back the GPU even at 4K. The scaling between resolutions shows a clear progression: the CPU handles the frame generation at lower resolutions, while the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the deciding factor as resolution climbs.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and RTX 4070 is ranked 956th out of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum. This places it in the top 26% of all combos, which is a strong showing for a system running a game from 2014. The percentile data reinforces this: the CPU sits in the 80th percentile against all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 81st percentile against all GPUs. Both components are well above average, which explains the high frame rates observed.

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D's average benchmark score of 27896 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U at 27887 (a 0 delta), and it edges out the Intel Core i9-10900K by 0.1% with a score of 27872. It trails the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 by 0.1% (score 27932) and beats the Intel Core i5-12600KF by 0.3% (score 27799). These are marginal differences, meaning the CPU's performance is competitive with other top-tier processors.

For the GPU, the RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37648 is slightly ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla P4 at 37628 (0.1% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 at 37507 (0.4% delta). It lags behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile by 1.3% (score 38135) and outperforms the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 by 1.3% (score 37157). These rival comparisons show that the combo's performance is in line with other high-end parts, and the rank of 956 out of 3712 reflects a system that is well-suited to handle Minimum at high settings.

FAQ

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

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 45.4, which falls below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The best playable setting at this resolution is High, with an average of 62.6 FPS.

Q: What is the highest quality preset that maintains 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings are playable at 2560x1440, with an average of 88.6 FPS. This is the most demanding preset, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold by a significant margin.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 27896. It is nearly tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27887, 0 delta), slightly ahead of the Intel Core i9-10900K (27872, 0.1% delta), and marginally behind the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (27932, -0.1% delta).

Q: Is the GPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests not. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 276.8, which indicates the CPU is capable of feeding frames at a very high rate. The GPU becomes more of a limiting factor as settings increase, with Ultra dropping to 136.8 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070's performance rank against similar GPUs?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648. It outperforms the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628, 0.1% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507, 0.4% delta), but trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38135, -1.3% delta).

*Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combination for Minimum?*

A: The combo ranks 956th out of 3712 tested combinations. This places it in the top quarter of all tested systems, which is a strong result for this game.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 can absolutely run Minimum, and they do so with room to spare. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS at every preset, including Ultra with an average of 136.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true, with Ultra averaging 88.6 FPS, well above the playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the system remains playable at High settings with an average of 62.6 FPS, and even Medium at 75.4 FPS or Low at 98.4 FPS offer smoother experiences. The only configuration that fails to meet the 60 FPS target is 4K Ultra, which dips to 45.4 FPS. For a game from 2014, this hardware is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p and 1440p, and it delivers a solid 4K experience as long as you avoid the absolute maximum preset. The data shows a capable pairing where the GPU is the primary driver at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong multi-threaded scores ensure it never becomes a weak link.