Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 307th out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the top 8.3% of all configurations tested for this title. This is a strong result for a game released in 2014, indicating that this hardware combination sits well above the median performer. The combo's percentile ranking reflects a system that is not merely adequate but substantially overqualified for the game's demands, with the data showing playable performance at every tested resolution and preset combination.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 307 out of 3712 tested configurations places this pairing in the 92nd percentile of all systems tested for Minimum. This is a high position, driven primarily by the GPU's exceptional benchmark scores; the RTX 4080 holds an 86th percentile rank among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 5800X3D sits at the 80th percentile among all CPUs. The combination of two high-percentile components results in a system that dominates the vast majority of tested configurations.

In practical terms, this rank means the system outperforms roughly 3400 other tested combos. The gap between this combo and the median system is substantial, though the game's age means even mid-range hardware can often achieve playable frame rates. What separates this combo is its ability to maintain very high frame rates at maximum settings across all resolutions, including 4K. The data shows that at 3840x2160 Ultra settings, the system still averages 61 FPS, which is exactly at the playable threshold of 60 FPS. This suggests the rank reflects not just playability but headroom for high-refresh-rate displays at lower resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and the RTX 4080 becomes clear when examining the frame rate scaling across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system produces an average of 345 FPS at Low settings, which drops to 174 FPS at Ultra. This 49.5% reduction from Low to Ultra at 1080p indicates that the GPU is being heavily utilized even at lower resolutions, though the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads with 96 MB of L3 cache provide ample headroom for the game's threading demands.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rate at Low settings falls to 230 FPS, a 33.3% decrease from the 1080p Low result. At Ultra settings, the 1440p average is 112 FPS, a 35.6% decrease from 1080p Ultra. The consistency of this scaling suggests that both components are working in tandem, with neither becoming a bottleneck at these resolutions. The 5800X3D's 3D V-Cache technology, which provides 96 MB of shared L3 cache, appears particularly well-suited for gaming workloads that benefit from large, fast caches.

At 3840x2160, the scaling pattern shifts more noticeably. The Low preset yields 124 FPS, down 46.1% from 1080p Low, while Ultra yields 61 FPS, down 64.9% from 1080p Ultra. The larger drop at Ultra settings indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly stressed at 4K resolution with maximum graphical fidelity. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K textures, but the 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is being pushed harder at this resolution. The CPU's role diminishes relative to the GPU at 4K, as the frame rate becomes more dependent on pixel throughput and shading complexity rather than draw call processing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals to the Ryzen 7 5800X3D provide context for CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores nearly identically with an average benchmark score of 27887, a 0% delta. This mobile chip would behave similarly in CPU-light titles but would likely struggle in games that leverage the desktop CPU's higher sustained power limits. The Intel Core i9-10900K scores 27872, a 0.1% delta, making it a direct desktop equivalent for multi-threaded workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 27932, a -0.1% delta, while the Intel Core i5-12600KF scores 27799, a 0.3% delta. For Minimum specifically, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates, as the game's engine appears to be well-optimized for a broad range of processor architectures.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080's closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54209 versus the 4080's 54247, a 0.1% delta. This means the SUPER variant would deliver virtually identical performance in Minimum. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, a -1.1% delta, indicating it would be slightly faster in some synthetic workloads but likely indistinguishable in actual gameplay. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, a -2.6% delta, while the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, a -2.7% delta. These AMD alternatives would provide similar frame rates, though the 12 GB memory capacity of the RX 6750 GRE might limit performance at 4K Ultra settings where texture memory demands are higher.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 61 FPS, which is 1 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes Ultra the most demanding playable setting at 4K resolution.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the 1920x1080 average is 174 FPS, while the 3840x2160 average is 61 FPS. The 1080p result is 2.85 times faster than the 4K result.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at all tested settings and resolutions?

A: Yes. Every combination of the four tested resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) produces an average frame rate at or above 61 FPS.

Q: What is the largest frame rate drop between consecutive presets?

A: At 3840x2160, the drop from High (79 FPS) to Ultra (61 FPS) is 18 FPS, or 22.8%. At 2560x1440, the drop from High (148 FPS) to Ultra (112 FPS) is 36 FPS. At 1920x1080, the drop from High (229 FPS) to Ultra (174 FPS) is 55 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 scores 54247 in average benchmark score, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, a 0.1% delta favoring the 4080. In Minimum, these two GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more at 4K Ultra?

A: The data shows the 3840x2160 Ultra average of 61 FPS is 64.9% lower than the 1920x1080 Ultra average of 174 FPS. This larger drop at higher resolution suggests the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K, as the CPU's performance deficit would be more apparent at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 345 FPS at Low settings, 273 FPS at Medium with a minimum of 232 FPS and maximum of 313 FPS, 229 FPS at High, and 174 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset is the only one at this resolution with reported minimum and maximum values, showing a spread of 81 FPS between the slowest and fastest frames.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 230 FPS at Low, 176 FPS at Medium with a minimum of 149 FPS and maximum of 202 FPS, 148 FPS at High, and 112 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset again shows a 53 FPS spread between minimum and maximum. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by 33.3% at Low, 35.5% at Medium, 35.4% at High, and 35.6% at Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 124 FPS at Low, 95 FPS at Medium with a minimum of 80 FPS and maximum of 109 FPS, 79 FPS at High, and 61 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset shows a 29 FPS spread. The jump from 1440p to 4K reduces frame rates by 46.1% at Low, 46.0% at Medium, 46.6% at High, and 45.5% at Ultra. This consistent reduction across all presets suggests a uniform scaling penalty for the increased pixel count.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is playable with an average of 174 FPS. This is the most demanding setting available, and the system maintains a frame rate nearly three times the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is playable with an average of 112 FPS. This is 1.87 times the playable threshold, providing significant headroom for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is playable with an average of 61 FPS. This is just 1 FPS above the playable threshold, meaning the system can run maximum settings at 4K but with minimal margin. The High preset averages 79 FPS, offering a more comfortable 31.7% buffer above the threshold if frame rate consistency is prioritized over visual fidelity.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this system can run Minimum at playable frame rates across every tested resolution and preset combination. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 174 FPS on average, which is 2.9 times the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 112 FPS, 1.87 times the threshold. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 61 FPS, which barely clears the threshold but remains playable.

The verdict is straightforward: this PC runs Minimum at maximum settings at all resolutions. The only caveat is at 4K Ultra, where the 61 FPS average leaves minimal headroom for frame rate drops during intense action sequences. Players seeking a guaranteed 60 FPS at 4K with no exceptions might prefer the High preset at 79 FPS average, which provides a 31.7% safety margin. At 1440p and below, the system has substantial performance reserves, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays up to 174 Hz at 1080p Ultra or 112 Hz at 1440p Ultra. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of memory and the 5800X3D's 96 MB of L3 cache work together to eliminate any measurable bottleneck in this title, resulting in a configuration that exceeds the requirements for Minimum at every setting level.