Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a decisive performance verdict for Minimum: this combination is thoroughly capable, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution and preset, with the sole exception of 4K Ultra. The data shows a system that scales predictably across settings, offering headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p and 1440p, while still providing a smooth experience at 4K with a modest settings adjustment.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces exceptional frame rates across all presets. The Low preset averages 297 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this combo in any configuration. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 228 FPS, with a minimum of 193 FPS and a maximum of 262 FPS, indicating stable frame pacing even during intense scenes. The High preset delivers 191 FPS on average, while the most demanding Ultra preset still achieves a robust 146 FPS average. These numbers suggest that at 1080p, the bottleneck is rarely the GPU, and the CPU’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration is more than sufficient to feed the RTX 5070.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains high but shows a clear scaling curve. The Low preset averages 192 FPS, which is only a 35% reduction compared to the 1080p Low result. Medium averages 147 FPS, with a minimum of 125 FPS and a maximum of 169 FPS. High settings produce 123 FPS on average, while Ultra drops to 94 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 98 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU is beginning to feel the load of higher pixel counts, but the overall experience remains fluid.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more stratified. The Low preset averages 103 FPS, which is still well above the playable threshold. Medium averages 79 FPS, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS, showing that even the minimum frame rate stays comfortably above 60 FPS. High settings average 66 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS target. However, the Ultra preset falls to an average of 51 FPS, failing to meet the playable threshold. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset where the combination does not deliver a smooth experience.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, the average frame rates scale down in near-linear fashion. The difference between 1080p and 1440p is roughly 30-40% across presets, while the jump from 1440p to 4K incurs a further 40-50% penalty. This indicates that the RTX 5070’s 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 192-bit bus are adequate for 4K, but the GPU’s raw compute power (30.87 TFLOPS FP32) becomes the limiting factor at Ultra settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results clearly indicate that the GPU is the primary performance driver at higher resolutions, while the CPU plays a more significant role at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra presets is 151 FPS (297 vs 146), which suggests that the GPU is still the main constraint, but the CPU’s single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 959) and multi-thread capabilities (3dmark_max_threads score of 7680) are sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

Scaling between 1080p and 4K at Low settings reveals a 65% performance drop (297 to 103 FPS). This large reduction is primarily attributed to the GPU, as the pixel count quadruples, demanding more from the RTX 5070’s 80 ROPs and 672.0 GB/s memory bandwidth. The CPU’s workload in terms of draw calls and physics does not increase proportionally with resolution, so the Ryzen 7 5800XT’s role diminishes as resolution climbs.

At 4K, the difference between Medium and High settings is only 13 FPS (79 vs 66), while the difference between High and Ultra is 15 FPS (66 vs 51). This indicates that the GPU is nearing its limits, and the CPU is no longer a contributing factor. Conversely, at 1080p, the jump from High to Ultra costs 45 FPS (191 vs 146), which still shows GPU dominance but with more room for CPU overhead to be exposed.

The CPU’s multi-threaded performance (cinebench_r23_multicore score of 23794) is robust, but Minimum is a third-person shooter from 2014, which likely does not utilize all 16 threads efficiently. The data suggests that the RTX 5070 is the decisive component for this game, particularly at 1440p and 4K, where the GPU’s memory bandwidth and texture rate (482.3 GTexel/s) are critical for maintaining high frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 146 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and the data shows it provides nearly 2.5x the playable threshold, making it the clear choice for users prioritizing visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains viable, with an average of 94 FPS. This is 34 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that users can max out all settings at this resolution and still enjoy a highly responsive experience. The Medium preset at 147 FPS and High at 123 FPS are also excellent options for those seeking even higher refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which averages 66 FPS. This is only 6 FPS above the threshold, leaving little headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset offers a more comfortable margin with 79 FPS, and Low provides 103 FPS. For 4K users, High is the highest quality setting that remains playable, but Medium is the safer choice for consistent performance.

The data indicates a clear pattern: at 1080p and 1440p, the Ultra preset is not only playable but delivers frame rates well above 60 FPS, while at 4K, users must step down to High or Medium to maintain smooth gameplay.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can absolutely run Minimum at playable frame rates across the vast majority of scenarios. The verdict by resolution is definitive: at 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at 146 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra again being the best at 94 FPS. At 3840x2160, the High, Medium, and Low presets are playable, but Ultra falls short at 51 FPS; the best playable setting is High at 66 FPS.

The only configuration that fails to reach 60 FPS is 4K Ultra, which misses the mark by 9 FPS. This is a minor limitation, as the system still offers three playable presets at 4K, including High which is visually demanding. For users with 1080p or 1440p monitors, this combo provides an exceptional experience, with frame rates high enough to support 144Hz or even 240Hz displays at lower settings.

The data confirms that the RTX 5070 is a powerful GPU, ranking in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, and the Ryzen 7 5800XT, ranking in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, works well together. The combination ranks 786th out of 3712 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top 21% of all configurations. This is a strong result, indicating that this system is well-suited for Minimum.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 51, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 66 FPS.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 94 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and is fully playable.

Q: How does the performance at 1920x1080 compare to 3840x2160 at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 228, while at 4K Medium, the average FPS is 79. This represents a 65% reduction in performance when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at lower resolutions?

A: At 1920x1080, the GPU remains the primary bottleneck, but the CPU’s performance is sufficient. The difference between Low and Ultra is 151 FPS, indicating that the GPU is still the main driver. The CPU’s multi-threaded score (cinebench_r23_multicore of 23794) provides ample headroom.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 125 and the maximum FPS is 169, with an average of 147 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 5070’s 12 GB VRAM cause any issues at 4K?

A: The data shows that at 4K, the GPU delivers playable frame rates at High (66 FPS) and Medium (79 FPS) presets, indicating that the 12 GB of GDDR7 memory is sufficient for this game at 4K, though Ultra settings do cause the frame rate to drop below 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 786th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the top 21.2% of all configurations tested. This is a strong ranking, demonstrating that this system outperforms the majority of other tested combinations.

The CPU itself has an average benchmark score of 29879, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H with a score of 29868 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and 7840HS both scoring 29955 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scoring 29713 (0.6% delta). This indicates that the 5800XT is competitive with modern laptop and desktop chips, with negligible performance differences.

The GPU has an average benchmark score of 40377, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (score 40318, 0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (score 40063, 0.8% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (score 40870, -1.2% delta), and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (score 39568, 2% delta). The RTX 5070 outperforms these rivals by up to 2%, showing it is a well-positioned graphics card in the dataset.

The 786th rank out of 3712 combos is particularly notable given that this game is from 2014 and may not be heavily optimized for modern multi-threaded CPUs. The high rank suggests that the combination’s raw performance, particularly from the GPU, is sufficient to handle the game’s demands with ease. For users considering this setup, the data shows that it will deliver a premium experience in Minimum at all but the most extreme 4K Ultra settings.