Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a benchmark result that places this combination in the 1117th position out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, a third-person shooter released on 2014-06-25. This rank, which sits in the 30th percentile of all tested configurations, indicates a system that is firmly above average but not at the very top of the performance hierarchy. The data shows a hardware pairing where the GPU’s modern RDNA 4.0 architecture and the CPU’s Zen 3 design combine to produce frame rates that are generally well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, with the notable exception of the most demanding settings at 4K resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1117 out of 3712 tested combinations places it in the upper third of all systems evaluated for Minimum. This is a strong showing, but the percentile position—roughly the 70th percentile—reveals that a significant number of higher-end configurations still outperform it. The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU, which holds a 69th percentile position against all GPUs, while the CPU sits at an 81st percentile against all CPUs. This asymmetry suggests that the graphics card is the limiting factor in this pairing, despite its solid absolute performance.

In practical terms, this rank means the system will handle the vast majority of gaming scenarios with ease, but it will not be the absolute fastest option available. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 23877, combined with the CPU’s average score of 29879, creates a balanced platform where neither component is severely bottlenecked by the other. However, the 4K Ultra results—which fall below 60 FPS—demonstrate that this rank does not guarantee maxed-out performance at the highest resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at Low and Medium settings. The measured data shows 88.6 FPS at Low and 69.4 FPS at Medium for 3840x2160. At High settings, the average drops to 57.9 FPS, and at Ultra, it falls to 45.2 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 84.3 FPS, which is the highest quality setting that remains comfortably above 60 FPS. This makes Ultra the recommended choice for 1440p, as it provides the best visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879. It is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868, 0% delta), and it slightly outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (29713, 0.6% delta). It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, which both score 29955, a delta of -0.3%.

Q: What GPU performance level does the RX 9070 represent?

A: The RX 9070 has an average benchmark score of 23877, placing it at the 69th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6800S, which scores 24063, a delta of -0.8%, meaning the RX 9070 is about 1% slower. It also compares closely to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (24170, -1.2% delta).

Q: Is the 1080p performance high enough for competitive play?

A: Absolutely. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets deliver frame rates far above 60 FPS. The lowest average is 127.9 FPS at Ultra, while Low settings reach 264 FPS. This provides a significant margin for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Does the game scale well with settings changes?

A: The data indicates strong scaling. At 4K, moving from Low (88.6 FPS) to Ultra (45.2 FPS) represents a 49% reduction in frame rate. At 1440p, the drop from Low (167.5 FPS) to Ultra (84.3 FPS) is a 50% reduction, showing that the game’s visual settings have a substantial impact on performance across all resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent performance pattern across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system shows exceptional headroom: Low settings produce an average of 264 FPS, Medium delivers 203.7 FPS, High reaches 169.2 FPS, and Ultra maintains a strong 127.9 FPS. All of these values are more than double the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the CPU-GPU combination is far from stressed at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but scale down proportionally. Low settings average 167.5 FPS, Medium drops to 128.7 FPS, High settles at 110.2 FPS, and Ultra still achieves a comfortable 84.3 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in an average frame rate reduction of roughly 36-38% across presets, which is consistent with the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve becomes more pronounced. Low settings still deliver a playable 88.6 FPS, and Medium manages 69.4 FPS. However, High settings fall to 57.9 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra drops to 45.2 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at 4K is 11.5 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 12.7 FPS, showing that the final settings tier imposes a significant performance penalty at this resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in benchmark scores are all AMD processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H matches the 5800XT almost exactly, with a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS are both 0.3% faster, while the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is 0.6% slower. In gaming terms, these differences are negligible, meaning a system with any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum when paired with the same GPU.

On the GPU side, the RX 9070’s nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6800S, which is 0.8% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is 1.2% faster, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z is 0.6% slower. These small deltas indicate that swapping the RX 9070 for any of these cards would result in virtually indistinguishable performance, provided the rest of the system remains unchanged. The RTX 3080 Mobile, with a 1.1% higher score, would be the closest NVIDIA alternative in terms of raw benchmark output.

For users considering alternative configurations, a system with a Ryzen 7 7840H and an RX 6800S would perform nearly identically to the tested combo. The same applies to a build using a Ryzen 5 9600X with an RTX 2080 SUPER, as the slight CPU deficit would be offset by the slight GPU advantage.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Medium, which delivers 69.4 FPS. This provides a playable experience with a modest safety margin above the threshold. Low settings are also viable at 88.6 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

For 2560x1440, Ultra is the best choice, achieving 84.3 FPS. This preset provides the highest graphical fidelity while maintaining a frame rate well above 60 FPS. The data shows that even the most demanding settings at 1440p do not push the system to its limits, as the margin over the threshold is nearly 24 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is again the recommended preset, with an average of 127.9 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, leaving substantial headroom for future driver optimizations or background tasks. The system’s performance at 1080p is so strong that users could enable additional supersampling or higher internal rendering scales without dropping below 60 FPS.

The Verdict

The benchmark results make it clear that this system can run Minimum successfully across all tested resolutions, but with caveats at 4K. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 127.9 FPS. This resolution is fully playable at maximum settings without any compromises.

At 2560x1440, the system also passes all settings presets, including Ultra at 84.3 FPS. This makes 1440p the sweet spot for this combo, as it delivers high visual fidelity with a comfortable performance buffer. Users can enable all graphical features without concern for frame rate drops.

The situation changes at 3840x2160. The verdict data lists Low and Medium as playable settings, with Medium being the best option at 69.4 FPS. High settings fall short at 57.9 FPS, and Ultra is not viable at 45.2 FPS. For 4K gaming, users must accept reduced graphical quality to maintain smooth gameplay, or they must be content with a frame rate slightly below the 60 FPS target at High settings.

Overall, this PC is a capable gaming machine that handles Minimum with authority at 1080p and 1440p, but it is not a 4K Ultra powerhouse. The 60 FPS threshold is achievable at 4K only by dropping to Medium settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals the distinct roles of the CPU and GPU in this pairing. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high—264 FPS at Low and 203.7 FPS at Medium—which suggests the CPU is providing ample instruction throughput to keep the GPU fed. The Ryzen 7 5800XT, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, does not appear to be a limiting factor at this resolution, as the GPU is likely the primary driver of frame rate differences between settings.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop proportionally, but the pattern remains similar. The 50% reduction from Low to Ultra at 1440p mirrors the 48% reduction at 1080p, indicating that settings changes affect the GPU workload consistently regardless of resolution. This suggests that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining frame rates when settings are adjusted, while the CPU maintains a stable baseline.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s role becomes even more pronounced. The gap between Low (88.6 FPS) and Ultra (45.2 FPS) widens to 49%, and the system struggles to maintain 60 FPS at High settings. This is a clear sign that the RX 9070’s rendering capabilities are the bottleneck at 4K, as the CPU’s performance does not change with resolution. The CPU’s percentiles (81st) versus the GPU’s (69th) further support this, as the GPU is more likely to be the limiting component in demanding scenarios.

The scaling data also indicates that the CPU’s influence diminishes as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU must work harder to feed the GPU at frame rates above 200 FPS. At 4K, the GPU’s workload becomes so heavy that the CPU has more idle time, making the GPU the sole determinant of playability. For users who prioritize 1080p high-refresh-rate gaming, the CPU matters more; for 4K enthusiasts, the GPU is the critical component.