Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination ranks in the 1568th position out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. This pairing demonstrates a clear ability to exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold across most settings, with the only exception being the most demanding preset at 4K resolution. The data indicates a system that is well-balanced for this 2014 third-person shooter, delivering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires some compromise on visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1568 out of 3712 puts it in the 57.8th percentile of all tested configurations for Minimum, meaning it outperforms more than half of the systems in the database. This position is largely driven by the GPU's performance, which sits in the 61st percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU holds an 81st percentile ranking among all processors. The Ryzen 7 5800XT's multi-threaded strength is notable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794 and a single-core score of 3359, indicating that CPU bottlenecks are unlikely at any of the tested settings.

The benchmark data shows that this combo's performance scales predictably with resolution. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 112.8 FPS on Ultra settings, which represents a 50.1% performance headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. Moving to 2560x1440, Ultra settings still deliver 74.5 FPS, a 24.2% margin above the playable threshold. The 3840x2160 resolution is where the system begins to struggle with the highest preset, as Ultra settings drop to 37.9 FPS, which is 36.8% below the threshold.

The CPU's benchmark scores reinforce its capability in this title. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7683 and the PassMark multi-thread score of 28053 suggest that the processor can easily handle the game's workload, even at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 200 FPS. The single-thread performance, indicated by a 3DMark single-thread score of 959 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3535, ensures that the game's primary thread will not become a limiting factor.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but with limitations. The system achieves 79.7 FPS on Low settings and 60.9 FPS on Medium settings at 3840x2160, both above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings drop to 54.2 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 37.9 FPS, so the most demanding presets are not playable at this resolution.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 74.5 FPS, which is the highest quality setting that maintains a playable frame rate. This is the recommended configuration for this resolution, as all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The RTX 3070's average benchmark score of 17208 is 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, which scores 17083. It also outperforms the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 by 1% (17037) and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M by 1.1% (17019). The only rival that scores higher is the NVIDIA Tesla K40c at 17468, which is 1.5% ahead.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800XT a bottleneck for the RTX 3070?

A: The data suggests no. The CPU's average benchmark score of 29879 places it in the 81st percentile, and its nearest rivals—the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868, 0% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (29955, -0.3% delta), and AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (29713, 0.6% delta)—show that it performs at a similar level to modern mobile and desktop chips. The high frame rates at 1080p, reaching 228.8 FPS on Low settings, indicate the CPU can feed the GPU effectively.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system delivers an average of 148.5 FPS. This represents a 147.5% margin above the 60 FPS playable threshold, providing a very smooth experience for fast-paced gameplay.

Q: Does the game benefit from the CPU's multi-threading capabilities?

A: Yes. The Ryzen 7 5800XT's 16 threads and strong multi-core scores, including a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9993 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 28053, ensure that the game can utilize available CPU resources. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7683 is nearly identical to the max-threads score of 7680, indicating consistent scaling across all threads.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding configuration that maintains a frame rate at or above 60 FPS, delivering an average of 112.8 FPS. This provides a 52.8 FPS cushion above the playable threshold, making it the clear choice for maximum visual quality at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains playable, with an average of 74.5 FPS. This is 14.5 FPS above the threshold, offering a good balance of quality and performance. All other presets—High (98.1 FPS), Medium (112.7 FPS), and Low (149.3 FPS)—are also viable, but Ultra is the best option for image fidelity.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the most demanding configuration that stays at or above 60 FPS, achieving an average of 60.9 FPS. This is just 0.9 FPS above the threshold, so players may want to consider the Low preset (79.7 FPS) for more headroom. The High preset at 54.2 FPS and Ultra at 37.9 FPS fall below the playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT's nearest rivals in benchmark performance are the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, which scores 29868 (a 0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, which scores 29713 (a 0.6% delta). The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29955 (a -0.3% delta). In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, as the game is unlikely to be CPU-bound at the tested settings.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070's average benchmark score of 17208 is closely matched by several alternatives. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scores 17083, just 0.7% lower, making it a near-identical performer. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (17037, 1% lower) and AMD Radeon HD 7970M (17019, 1.1% lower) would also produce similar results. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17468, which is 1.5% higher, offering a marginal performance increase. These figures suggest that swapping to any of these GPUs would result in frame rate differences of less than 2% across all resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 228.8 FPS, followed by Medium at 176.2 FPS, High at 148.5 FPS, and Ultra at 112.8 FPS. This shows a clear scaling pattern where each higher preset reduces frame rates by roughly 20-30%, with the largest drop occurring between Low and Medium.

The 2560x1440 results show a similar trend with lower overall numbers. Low settings deliver 149.3 FPS, Medium achieves 112.7 FPS, High reaches 98.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 74.5 FPS. The performance gap between Medium and High is 14.6 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 23.6 FPS, indicating that Ultra settings carry a heavier performance cost at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance becomes more constrained. The Low preset runs at 79.7 FPS, while Medium achieves 60.9 FPS—just barely above the playable threshold. High settings drop to 54.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37.9 FPS. The transition from Medium to High represents a 6.7 FPS decrease, while High to Ultra incurs a 16.3 FPS penalty, highlighting the significant cost of the highest quality settings at 4K.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum with strong performance across most configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—exceed the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering 112.8 FPS. This makes 1080p gaming entirely unrestricted by playability concerns.

At 2560x1440, the system also passes the 60 FPS threshold on all presets, with Ultra settings achieving 74.5 FPS. This resolution offers a good balance of visual fidelity and performance, making it a recommended setup for players who want higher detail without sacrificing smoothness.

The 3840x2160 resolution presents the only limitations. The verdict data indicates that Low and Medium settings are playable, with Medium being the best option at 60.9 FPS—just 0.9 FPS above the threshold. High (54.2 FPS) and Ultra (37.9 FPS) fall below the playable threshold, so 4K gaming requires sacrificing visual quality to maintain smooth gameplay. Overall, this combo is highly capable for Minimum, offering a wide range of playable settings at 1080p and 1440p, with limited but functional options at 4K.