Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers decisively playable performance in Minimum at every tested resolution, with the RTX 4080 providing enough headroom to run all presets above 60 FPS even at 4K. Benchmark data shows this pairing ranks in the 93rd percentile of all tested combos, indicating that while this is a high-end setup, it is not the absolute top-tier configuration for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data for this combo in Minimum shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets, with the RTX 4080 remaining the dominant factor throughout.

At 1920x1080, the lowest tested resolution, the combo produces extremely high frame rates that exceed the needs of virtually any display. The Low preset delivers an average of 356 FPS, which is the single highest average recorded across all tests. The Medium preset averages 273 FPS, with a minimum of 232 FPS and a maximum of 313 FPS. High settings yield 229 FPS on average, while Ultra, the most demanding preset, still produces 174 FPS. These figures show that even the heaviest settings at 1080p leave massive performance headroom on the table.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally strong but begins to show the expected scaling from the higher pixel count. Low settings average 230 FPS, a 35% reduction from the 1080p Low result of 356 FPS. Medium achieves 176 FPS on average, with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 202 FPS. High settings deliver 148 FPS, and Ultra still manages 112 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is approximately 51%, showing that the preset scaling has a substantial impact on frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the resolution that stresses the GPU the most, performance remains fully playable but with significantly lower averages. Low settings produce 124 FPS on average, which is still well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium settings average 95 FPS, with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 109 FPS. High settings yield 79 FPS, and Ultra, the most demanding configuration, averages 61 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measurement in the entire dataset that comes close to the playability threshold, and it still clears it by a narrow margin.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 4080 scales predictably with both resolution and preset level. The delta between 1080p Low (356 FPS) and 4K Ultra (61 FPS) represents an 83% performance drop, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound title where the graphics card is the primary performance limiter.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling in Minimum indicates that the GPU is the dominant component across all tested configurations, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

The resolution scaling is the clearest evidence of GPU-bound behavior. Between 1080p Low and 1440p Low, the average FPS drops from 356 to 230, a 35% reduction. Between 1440p Low and 4K Low, the average drops from 230 to 124, a further 46% reduction. This consistent decline with increasing pixel count is the expected behavior when the GPU is the limiting factor, as each additional pixel requires more graphics processing throughput.

The preset scaling also points to GPU dominance. At 4K, the difference between Low (124 FPS) and Ultra (61 FPS) is 51%, while at 1080p, the difference between Low (356 FPS) and Ultra (174 FPS) is 51% as well. The proportional impact of settings is nearly identical across resolutions, which suggests that the GPU is handling the additional graphics workload in a linear fashion without CPU interference.

The Ryzen 7 5800XT, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, provides ample processing power for this title. Its multi-threaded benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 23794 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 28053, indicate strong CPU capability. The single-thread performance, measured at 3359 in Cinebench R23 single-core, is also more than adequate for a game that is clearly GPU-bound at these settings.

The data does not show any scenario where the CPU becomes the limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see frame rates plateau at higher resolutions or settings, but instead, the FPS continues to scale downward consistently as GPU load increases. The Ryzen 7 5800XT's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide sufficient data throughput to keep the RTX 4080 fed with draw calls and geometry.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination ranks 246th out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the top 7% of all configurations in the database.

This rank reflects the strength of both components in their respective categories. The RTX 4080 sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54247. Its nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark hierarchy include the RTX 4080 SUPER (average score 54209, 0.1% difference), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828, -1.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698, -2.6%), and the AMD Radeon 8060S (55757, -2.7%). These close benchmark scores indicate that the RTX 4080 is firmly in the upper echelon of graphics cards, though not at the very top.

The Ryzen 7 5800XT performs at the 81st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29879. Its nearest CPU rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868, 0% difference), the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (29955, -0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS (29955, -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (29713, 0.6%). These rivals are all within 1% of the 5800XT's average score, showing that the CPU is well-matched with its direct competitors in overall processing capability.

The combination of a top-quartile GPU with a top-quartile CPU results in a combo rank that is higher than either component's individual percentile. This suggests that the pairing is well-balanced for this game, with neither component dragging down the overall performance. The 246th rank out of 3712 combos means that only about 7% of tested systems outperform this configuration in Minimum, a strong result for a mid-generation CPU paired with a high-end GPU.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at every tested resolution and preset, with all configurations clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is playable across all four presets. The best settings are Ultra, which averages 61 FPS. This is the tightest margin in the entire dataset, but it still meets the playability threshold. High averages 79 FPS, Medium averages 95 FPS, and Low averages 124 FPS, providing plenty of options for players who want higher frame rates over graphical fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the system performs exceptionally well. Ultra settings average 112 FPS, which is nearly double the playability threshold. High averages 148 FPS, Medium averages 176 FPS, and Low averages 230 FPS. All of these results are far above 60 FPS, making this resolution a sweet spot for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 1920x1080, the performance is overwhelming. Ultra settings average 174 FPS, while High averages 229 FPS, Medium averages 273 FPS, and Low averages 356 FPS. These frame rates are suitable for the fastest gaming monitors on the market, with even the most demanding preset providing a comfortable margin above 144 FPS.

The only setting that approaches the playability limit is 4K Ultra at 61 FPS average. While this clears the 60 FPS threshold, it leaves minimal headroom for frame time spikes or demanding in-game scenes. Players who prefer a more consistent frame rate at 4K should consider High settings (79 FPS) or Medium settings (95 FPS) for additional safety margin.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for both the CPU and GPU provide useful context for what other hardware would deliver similar performance in this game.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest competitor, with an average benchmark score of 54209 compared to the RTX 4080's 54247, a difference of only 0.1%. This means the RTX 4080 SUPER would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, likely within 1-2 FPS of the measured results. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828, -1.1%) and AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698, -2.6%) are also close in benchmark performance, but the direction of the deltaPct values indicates the RTX 4080 is slightly ahead of these alternatives. The AMD Radeon 8060S (55757, -2.7%) rounds out the nearest GPU rivals, all of which would behave similarly in this GPU-bound title.

On the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H matches the 5800XT almost exactly, with an average score of 29868 versus 29879, a 0% difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS are each 0.3% behind, while the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is 0.6% ahead. These CPUs would all provide equivalent processing performance in Minimum, meaning the GPU would remain the primary determinant of frame rates.

For players considering alternative hardware, the data indicates that swapping the RTX 4080 for an RTX 4080 SUPER would yield no measurable change in performance, while moving to the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB would result in approximately 2.6% lower GPU benchmark performance. On the CPU side, any of the listed rivals would be a drop-in replacement without noticeable impact on Minimum's frame rates, since the game is not CPU-limited in this configuration.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Minimum?

A: The highest average FPS is 356, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, 4K Ultra averages 61 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a narrow margin.

Q: How much performance drops between 1080p and 4K at Low settings?

A: At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 356 at 1080p to 124 at 4K, representing a 65% reduction.

Q: Which component is more important for this game?

A: The GPU is the dominant component. Benchmark results show consistent resolution scaling and preset scaling that are characteristic of a GPU-bound title, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 246th out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 7% of all configurations in the database.

Q: What is the closest GPU alternative in terms of performance?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest GPU rival, with an average benchmark score just 0.1% different from the RTX 4080, meaning it would produce nearly identical frame rates in this game.