Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 is a combination that targets 1080p gaming, and the recorded data for Minimum confirms this. This third-person shooter, released in 2014, shows clear performance scaling across resolutions and presets, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, and optimal settings for this specific hardware pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a wide performance spread across the four quality presets. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 91, which is the highest recorded figure for this combo at any resolution. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 70 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS. High settings at 1080p yield an average of 58 FPS, which sits just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra settings at 1080p produce an average of 45 FPS, representing a significant step down from Medium.

At 2560x1440, the performance landscape shifts downward. Low settings deliver an average of 59 FPS, nearly matching the 1080p High result but still one frame shy of the playable threshold. Medium settings at 1440p average 45 FPS, with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS. High settings average 38 FPS, while Ultra settings fall to 29 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 30 FPS, showing that preset choice heavily influences playability.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates on any preset. Low settings average 32 FPS, Medium averages 24 FPS with a minimum of 21 FPS and a maximum of 28 FPS, High averages 20 FPS, and Ultra averages 15 FPS. The 4K data reveals that even the lowest quality settings cannot approach the 60 FPS threshold, with the best average being less than half of the target. The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low shows a 59 FPS drop, illustrating the heavy burden that 4K places on this GPU.

The min and max data available only for Medium presets provides insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the range between min and max is 21 FPS, while at 1440p Medium it is 14 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 7 FPS. This narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU becomes consistently saturated, reducing frame time variance but also capping the ceiling.

CPU and GPU Roles

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a strong CPU, ranking in the 81st percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 29879. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H with a delta of 0%, the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and 7840HS both at -0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X at +0.6%. This CPU has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, and it is clearly not the bottleneck in this pairing for Minimum.

The AMD Radeon RX 580, in contrast, ranks in the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 12928. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile at -0.1%, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER at -0.4%, the AMD Radeon 740M at +0.5%, and the AMD FirePro W5100 at +0.6%. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s, and its GCN 4.0 architecture is dated relative to the CPU.

The measured FPS data indicates that the GPU is the primary determinant of performance in this game. At 1080p, the CPU can feed the GPU enough frames to reach 91 FPS on Low, but the GPU cannot maintain that pace as settings increase. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 46 FPS, a 50% reduction, which aligns with the GPU's rendering load rather than CPU limitations. At 1440p, the same pattern holds: Low to Ultra drops from 59 to 29 FPS, a 30 FPS decrease. At 4K, the GPU is so overburdened that even Low settings only yield 32 FPS.

The scaling between resolutions further confirms the GPU-bound nature. From 1080p to 1440p at Low settings, the average drops from 91 to 59 FPS, a 35% reduction. From 1440p to 4K at Low settings, it drops from 59 to 32 FPS, a 46% reduction. This scaling is consistent with a GPU that is filling more pixels, while the CPU's workload remains relatively static. The CPU's high single-thread and multi-thread scores, such as 3359 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 23794 in multi-core, suggest it has ample headroom even in CPU-intensive scenes, but the game's frame rate does not reflect that headroom because the GPU saturates first.

The only scenario where the CPU might matter is at 1080p Low, where the average of 91 FPS approaches the GPU's practical ceiling. Even then, the CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 959 and passmark single-thread score of 3535 indicate it can sustain high frame rates without bottlenecking. The data does not show any resolution or preset where frame rates are artificially capped by the CPU, as the GPU scales predictably with pixel count and quality settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest average is 32 FPS on Low, which is well below the target. The verdict data lists no playable settings for this resolution, meaning the combo cannot deliver a smooth experience at 4K for Minimum.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similar. Low settings average 59 FPS, which is just one frame short of 60 FPS. The verdict data confirms that no settings are playable at this resolution, as the 59 FPS average does not meet the threshold. Medium settings at 45 FPS and High at 38 FPS are further away, so the best option would be Low, but it still fails the 60 FPS requirement.

At 1920x1080, the picture changes. Low settings average 91 FPS, which is comfortably above the threshold. Medium settings average 70 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS, also clearing the 60 FPS average requirement. The verdict data lists both Low and Medium as playable at 1080p, with the best settings being Medium at an average of 70 FPS. High settings at 58 FPS just miss the threshold, so Medium is the highest preset that remains playable. The 70 FPS average on Medium provides a 10 FPS margin over the threshold, while the minimum of 59 FPS indicates occasional dips below 60, but the average stays playable.

For users prioritizing visual quality at 1080p, Medium is the recommended preset because it delivers a 70 FPS average while still offering better textures and effects than Low. Low settings at 91 FPS are viable for high-refresh-rate displays, but Medium balances quality and performance. At 1440p and 4K, no preset meets the threshold, so the only option is to lower the resolution to 1080p.

FAQ

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

A: No. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 32 on Low settings. Medium averages 24 FPS, High averages 20 FPS, and Ultra averages 15 FPS. None of these come close to the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the verdict data lists no playable settings for this resolution.

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p?

A: Medium is the best preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. It achieves an average of 70 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS. Low settings also clear the threshold at 91 FPS average, but Medium offers higher quality while still maintaining a playable average.

Q: Why does 1440p Low only hit 59 FPS when 1080p High hits 58 FPS?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. At 1440p Low, the GPU must render roughly 78% more pixels than at 1080p High (2560x1440 versus 1920x1080), which offsets the quality reduction. The 59 FPS average on 1440p Low is one frame below the threshold, while 1080p High at 58 FPS is also below it, showing that both settings land near the same performance ceiling.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested combinations in the database?

A: The combo ranks 3383 out of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum. This places it in the lower portion of the database, indicating that while it can handle 1080p Medium, it falls behind most other tested PCs in overall game performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the frame rates?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 5800XT ranks in the 81st percentile among CPUs, while the RX 580 ranks in the 53rd percentile among GPUs. The FPS scaling across resolutions and presets follows GPU workload patterns, with 4K performance collapsing regardless of CPU strength.

Q: What is the highest resolution and setting that stays above 60 FPS?

A: The only combination that stays above 60 FPS average is 1920x1080 with Low or Medium settings. Low averages 91 FPS, and Medium averages 70 FPS. No 1440p or 4K preset reaches the threshold, and 1080p High at 58 FPS also falls short.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 3383rd. This places it in the lower 9% of all tested combinations, which is a poor showing despite the strong CPU. The rank reflects the GPU's limited ability to push high frame rates at demanding settings, and the measured FPS data supports this: the combo only achieves playable performance at 1080p on Low or Medium presets.

The CPU's high percentile (81st) does not translate into a high combo rank because the GPU holds the system back. The RX 580's 53rd percentile puts it near the median of all GPUs, but for a 2014 title, this older GPU still struggles at higher resolutions. The gap between the CPU's potential and the GPU's delivery is stark: the Ryzen 7 5800XT can handle modern workloads, but this game's frame rate is dictated by the Polaris 20 chip.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing sits near the bottom, with only 329 combos ranking lower. This means that for Minimum, most other tested PCs deliver better average frame rates across the board. The 1080p Medium result of 70 FPS is respectable, but the inability to hit 60 FPS at 1440p or 4K pulls the overall rank down significantly.

The delta between this combo and the top performers is not quantified in the data, but the rank alone indicates that this is not a high-performance combination for this game. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as 9993 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, suggest it could drive much faster GPUs, but the RX 580 caps the experience. For users with this specific hardware, the database suggests sticking to 1080p and avoiding quality presets above Medium.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT with the AMD Radeon RX 580 can run Minimum, but only at 1920x1080 with specific settings. The verdict data shows that at 1080p, Low and Medium presets are playable, with the best settings being Medium at an average of 70 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by 10 FPS, though the minimum of 59 FPS indicates occasional dips below the target. Low settings at 91 FPS offer a larger safety margin and are the better choice for consistent frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the combo cannot achieve playable performance. Low settings average 59 FPS, which is one frame short of the threshold, and all other presets fall further behind. Medium at 45 FPS, High at 38 FPS, and Ultra at 29 FPS are all unplayable by the 60 FPS standard. The verdict data confirms no playable settings at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the results are worse. The best average is 32 FPS on Low, which is less than 55% of the target frame rate. Medium at 24 FPS, High at 20 FPS, and Ultra at 15 FPS are all far below playable. The verdict lists no playable settings for 4K.

In summary, this PC is a 1080p machine for Minimum. It handles Low and Medium presets at 1080p with averages above 60 FPS, making it suitable for players who accept 1080p resolution and medium-quality visuals. For those wanting 1440p or 4K, this combo falls short, and the data suggests lowering the resolution to 1080p is the only viable path to playable frame rates. The CPU has plenty of headroom, but the GPU is the limiting factor, and the overall combo rank of 3383 out of 3712 reflects that limitation. If the target is 60 FPS at 1080p Medium, this system meets the requirement, but it cannot push beyond that without sacrificing playability.