Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers overwhelming performance in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter, with measured frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across every resolution and preset combination tested. The data reveals a system with massive headroom, where even the most demanding Ultra settings at 4K produce an average of 67 FPS, while lower resolutions push frame rates into the hundreds.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the RTX 4090 paired with the Ryzen 7 5800XT demonstrates substantial capability. On High settings, the average frame rate reaches 88 FPS, dropping to 67 FPS on Ultra. Low settings produce a remarkable 137 FPS average, while Medium settings show an average of 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a predictable scaling pattern, with each step up in quality costing roughly 30-40 FPS on average.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), performance scales dramatically. Low settings hit an exceptional 254 FPS average, while Medium settings average 194 FPS with a minimum of 165 FPS and maximum of 223 FPS. High settings produce 163 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains a strong 124 FPS average. The 4K-to-1440p transition reveals roughly a 1.85x improvement in frame rates across most settings, suggesting the GPU remains the dominant factor at these resolutions.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combination becomes almost absurdly powerful. Low settings achieve a 377 FPS average, Medium delivers 301 FPS with a minimum of 256 FPS and maximum of 347 FPS, High reaches 253 FPS, and Ultra still manages 193 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 1080p shows an additional 1.5-1.6x boost in performance, indicating the system is nowhere near CPU-limited even at these elevated frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data shows that every resolution and preset combination clears the 60 FPS playability threshold, making the question of "best settings" one of visual quality rather than playability.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 67 FPS. This gives players the full visual experience at 4K with a comfortable margin above the threshold, though the 67 FPS average leaves less headroom for demanding scenes compared to lower presets.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 124 FPS, more than double the playability threshold. This resolution offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, with Ultra providing nearly twice the frame rate of the 4K Ultra setting.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings average 193 FPS, which is over three times the minimum playability threshold. The data indicates that players could enable every visual enhancement available and still experience exceptionally smooth gameplay, with frame rates that would satisfy even the most demanding high-refresh-rate display.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals interesting insights into component utilization across resolutions. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the significant frame rate differences between Low (137 FPS) and Ultra (67 FPS) settings. The RTX 4090's rendering workload dominates performance at this resolution, with the CPU providing ample headroom.

At 1440p, the scaling pattern suggests the GPU remains the primary constraint, though the gap between settings narrows somewhat. The 254 FPS Low setting versus 124 FPS Ultra represents roughly a 2x difference, consistent with GPU-bound behavior. The CPU's 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 4.80 GHz boost clock appears more than sufficient to feed the GPU at these frame rates.

At 1080p, the data hints at a potential shift toward CPU influence. The 377 FPS Low setting suggests the CPU can push extremely high frame rates, but the scaling between presets (377 to 193 FPS) still shows GPU dependence. The Ryzen 7 5800XT's single-thread performance, reflected in its 3,359 Cinebench R23 single-core score, appears to be the limiting factor only at the very highest frame rates, where even the most powerful CPUs struggle to keep pace with the RTX 4090's raw output.

The transition from 4K to 1440p shows a 1.85x performance increase, while 1440p to 1080p shows a 1.55x increase. This diminishing scaling factor suggests that at 1080p, the CPU begins to play a more significant role, though the Ryzen 7 5800XT's strong multi-threaded and single-threaded scores keep overall performance exceptionally high.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 67 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by 7 FPS.

Q: What is the highest frame rate achievable with this hardware?

A: The maximum measured average is 377 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The highest recorded frame in the data is 347 FPS, observed at 1080p Medium settings.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from Low to Ultra at 1440p?

A: The average frame rate drops from 254 FPS on Low to 124 FPS on Ultra, representing a 130 FPS reduction while maintaining more than double the playability threshold.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 overkill for this game?

A: The GPU's 88th percentile ranking among all tested GPUs, combined with the measured frame rates, indicates exceptional performance. Even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains 67 FPS, suggesting the hardware is far more capable than required for this title.

Q: Does the CPU limit performance at any resolution?

A: The data suggests the CPU becomes a more significant factor at 1080p Low settings, where frame rates reach 377 FPS. However, the Ryzen 7 5800XT's performance remains sufficient to maintain frame rates well above playable thresholds at all settings.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the benchmark data?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 89 FPS at 4K Medium settings, still 29 FPS above the playability threshold. No minimum values were recorded for other preset combinations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868 average score, 0% delta), which would perform nearly identically in CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and Ryzen 7 7840HS both show a -0.3% delta with 29955 average scores, indicating slightly higher performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows a 0.6% delta with 29713 average score, representing the closest competitor in terms of raw performance. Any of these processors would deliver comparable frame rates in Minimum, particularly given the game's age and the GPU's dominance at most settings.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc Pro A60 shows a 0% delta with 60326 average score, making it a theoretical performance twin. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 shows a 0.3% delta with 60140 average score, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M demonstrates a -2.5% delta with 61896 average score, actually outperforming the RTX 4090 in aggregate benchmarks. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 shows a 2.9% delta with 58657 average score, representing slightly lower performance. These alternatives would produce similar frame rates in Minimum, though the RTX 4090's specific architectural advantages could yield different results in other workloads.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination ranks 149th out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the 96th percentile of all tested systems. The top 4% ranking reflects the exceptional performance of both components. The RTX 4090's 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the Ryzen 7 5800XT's 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs combine to create a system that is decisively in the upper echelon of gaming performance.

The rank suggests that 148 other combinations outperform this pairing, likely including systems with faster CPUs or specialized configurations. However, the measured frame rates in Minimum demonstrate that this system is more than adequate for even the most demanding settings at any resolution, making the relative ranking less relevant for practical gameplay purposes.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally confirms that this system can run Minimum with exceptional performance. At 3840x2160, all four tested presets—High, Low, Medium, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra achieving 67 FPS average. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 124 FPS, more than double the playability threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings reach 193 FPS, triple the threshold.

The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: this hardware combination achieves playable frame rates at every resolution and preset tested. The only consideration for players is whether to prioritize visual quality or frame rate, as both are available in abundance. The 67 FPS average at 4K Ultra provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, while dropping to High settings at 4K boosts performance to 88 FPS for additional smoothness. Players with high-refresh-rate displays will find the 1440p and 1080p results particularly compelling, with frame rates ranging from 124 to 377 FPS depending on preset selection. This system exceeds the requirements for Minimum at every possible setting combination, making it an excellent choice for players who want maximum visual fidelity without compromising on smoothness.