Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers a broad range of performance in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Data indicates this combination handles the game comfortably at 1080p and 1440p across all tested presets, while 4K requires a reduction in settings to maintain smooth gameplay. The measured frame rates show a clear scaling pattern tied to resolution and graphical fidelity, with the system's ranking among tested combos providing additional context for its overall position.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1920x1080 that stays at or above 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset maintains an average of 97.6 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that stays above the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

Q: Can this PC run the game at 2560x1440 with the Ultra preset?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 62.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Which settings are playable at 3840x2160?

A: Only the Low preset is playable at 4K, with an average of 69 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 54.2 FPS, and High falls to 46.6 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 27425, which is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile at 27435 (0% delta).

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all tested CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT sits in the 81st percentile, indicating it outperforms most CPUs in the database.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1920x1080?

A: The Low preset averages 205.3 FPS, while Ultra averages 97.6 FPS, a difference of 107.7 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data for Minimum shows a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases, while the CPU's role is more pronounced at lower resolutions where frame rates are exceptionally high. At 1920x1080, the frame rates range from 97.6 FPS on Ultra to 205.3 FPS on Low, indicating that the system has substantial headroom. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p reduces the average from 205.3 to 160.1 FPS, a 45.2 FPS drop, which suggests the GPU is being tasked more heavily as settings increase.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. The Ultra preset yields 62.8 FPS, while Low produces 128.8 FPS. The delta between Medium and High at this resolution is 14.9 FPS (98.3 vs 83.4), showing a steady decline as graphical load increases. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth appear sufficient to handle the data throughput demands at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset clears the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become evident. The Ultra preset drops to 35.7 FPS, and High is only marginally better at 46.6 FPS. The Medium preset at 54.2 FPS is close to the playable threshold but falls short, while Low jumps to 69 FPS. This pattern indicates that the RX 6700 XT's raw compute power, measured at 13.21 TFLOPS FP32, is the primary constraint at 4K. The CPU's 16 threads and high single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 959) are unlikely to be the bottleneck here, as the frame rates are far below what the CPU could theoretically support.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a dramatic increase in GPU load. For instance, the Ultra preset drops from 62.8 to 35.7 FPS, a 43% reduction, while the Low preset drops from 128.8 to 69 FPS, a 46% reduction. This consistent scaling factor across presets confirms that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K, whereas the CPU's role is more relevant at 1080p where frame rates exceed 200 FPS on Low settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 1984 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the middle of the database, which is consistent with the hardware's specifications. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, achieves a 3dmark_max_threads score of 7680 and a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 23794. The GPU, using the RDNA 2.0 architecture with 2560 shading units, posts a passmark_g3d score of 19786.

This mid-pack ranking reflects a balance between the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance and the GPU's solid but not top-tier capabilities. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 81 indicates it is well above average, while the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 72 is slightly lower. The combination's rank suggests that while the CPU can drive high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, the GPU limits overall performance in graphically intensive situations like 4K Ultra.

The rank of 1984 out of 3712 means approximately 53% of tested combos perform better in this game. This is not surprising given that the RX 6700 XT is from the previous generation (released 2021-03-02) and is now marked as end-of-life. However, the measured frame rates show that this combo still delivers a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p, which is the likely target for most users of this hardware.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals show that the Ryzen 7 5800XT is closely matched with several mobile and desktop processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H has an average score of 29868, which is a 0% delta from the 5800XT's avgBenchmarkScore of 29879. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29955, representing a -0.3% delta, meaning they are marginally slower. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29713, a 0.6% delta, making it slightly faster.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals present a similar picture of near-identical performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile matches the RX 6700 XT's avgBenchmarkScore of 27425 exactly, with a 0% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 scores 27565, a -0.5% delta, making it slightly faster. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell scores 27135, a 1.1% delta, indicating it is slightly slower. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 scores 27839, a -1.5% delta, making it the fastest of the group.

In practical terms, a system with the Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with any of these GPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum. The differences of under 1.5% in benchmark scores are well within the margin of error for real-world gaming performance. Users upgrading from a similar GPU like the RTX 3090 would see no meaningful change in this title, while those coming from the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell might notice a slight improvement.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 97.6 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset at 130.8 FPS and Medium at 160.1 FPS are also viable options for users who prefer higher frame rates, but Ultra offers the best balance of fidelity and performance.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again provides the best experience, with an average of 62.8 FPS. This barely clears the 60 FPS threshold, so users who want more headroom could drop to High at 83.4 FPS or Medium at 98.3 FPS. The Low preset at 128.8 FPS is available for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only playable option, averaging 69 FPS. The Medium preset at 54.2 FPS and High at 46.6 FPS fall below the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra at 35.7 FPS is significantly lower. Users with 4K displays should accept the visual compromises of the Low preset to maintain playable performance.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum successfully at all tested resolutions, but the quality ceiling varies significantly. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 97.6 FPS. This resolution offers the best experience, with no compromises needed.

At 2560x1440, the system also supports all presets, with Ultra averaging 62.8 FPS. This is a playable configuration, though users sensitive to frame rate drops might prefer High at 83.4 FPS for additional headroom. The data shows that this resolution is the sweet spot for the hardware, balancing visual quality with performance.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 69 FPS. The Medium preset at 54.2 FPS and High at 46.6 FPS are below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra at 35.7 FPS is not recommended. For 4K gaming, users must prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity. Overall, the system is a capable performer for Minimum, with the verdictByResolution data confirming that it handles 1080p and 1440p with ease and offers a playable but limited 4K experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a detailed view of performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the system shows strong performance across the board. The Low preset achieves an average of 205.3 FPS, Medium reaches 160.1 FPS, High delivers 130.8 FPS, and Ultra produces 97.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 107.7 FPS, demonstrating the significant impact of graphical settings on performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down proportionally. The Low preset averages 128.8 FPS, Medium runs at 98.3 FPS, High delivers 83.4 FPS, and Ultra produces 62.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 66 FPS, indicating that the higher resolution tightens the performance envelope. All four presets remain above the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution fully playable.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops considerably. The Low preset is the only configuration above 60 FPS, averaging 69 FPS. Medium falls to 54.2 FPS, High drops to 46.6 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 35.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 33.3 FPS reduction, with each step up in settings costing roughly 10-15 FPS. This breakdown confirms that 4K gaming requires the Low preset for this hardware combination, while 1080p and 1440p offer full flexibility across all settings.