Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers exceptional performance in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter. Measured data shows every preset at every tested resolution clears the 60 FPS playability threshold, making this a high-refresh-rate powerhouse at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K remains fully playable at maximum quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combination produces a range of results that scale predictably with graphical load. The Low preset averages 120.8 FPS, providing nearly double the headroom needed for smooth 60 FPS gameplay. Moving to Medium yields 95.1 FPS, a 21.3% reduction from Low. The High preset averages 79.4 FPS, maintaining substantial margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration tested, produces an average of 61 FPS—sitting right at the playability line but still clearing it.

At 2560x1440, performance becomes considerably more fluid. The Low preset averages 227.9 FPS, which is 88.6% higher than the 4K Low result. Medium averages 173 FPS, while High delivers 146.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 111.7 FPS, which is 83.1% higher than the 4K Ultra result. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, while the 1440p results benefit from reduced pixel throughput demands.

At 1920x1080, the combination approaches the limits of what the CPU can feed. The Low preset averages 355.7 FPS, an exceptional figure for competitive play. Medium averages 272.2 FPS, while High produces 228.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 173.5 FPS, still more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The performance delta between 1080p Low and 4K Low is 194.5%, demonstrating how resolution scaling heavily influences frame rates even with this high-end hardware.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates that this system can run the most demanding preset at every resolution while staying at or above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the best setting, averaging 61 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset hovers near the playability threshold, but it still clears it. The 61 FPS average suggests that some scenes may dip below 60 FPS, but the average remains playable.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 111.7 FPS, which is 83.1% higher than the 4K Ultra result. This provides comfortable headroom for 60 FPS gameplay with minimal risk of drops. The 1440p Ultra experience is markedly smoother than 4K Ultra, making it the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 173.5 FPS, which is 55.3% higher than the 1440p Ultra result. This makes 1080p Ultra suitable for 144 Hz or even 165 Hz displays, depending on the specific monitor's refresh rate. The 1080p results show the least performance scaling between presets, suggesting the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have close rivals in the benchmark database that would produce similar gameplay experiences.

For the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, the nearest rivals are within a narrow performance band. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048, which is 0.1% ahead of the Ryzen 7 7700's average benchmark score of 40081. The Intel Core 5 221E scores 40144, a 0.2% deficit. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246, a 0.4% deficit. The Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313, a 0.6% deficit. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming scenarios, meaning any of these CPUs paired with the same GPU would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, the nearest rivals show equally tight margins. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 scores 54247, a 0.1% deficit. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, a 1.1% deficit. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, a 2.7% deficit. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, a 2.8% deficit. The RTX 4080 SUPER itself scores 54209 on average, placing it in a very tight cluster with these alternatives. Users with any of these GPU configurations would see virtually identical performance in Minimum.

The Verdict

The benchmark results are unambiguous: this PC can run Minimum with substantial margin at every tested resolution and preset combination.

At 3840x2160, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with all presets. The Ultra preset averages 61 FPS, which is just above the playability line. High averages 79.4 FPS, Medium averages 95.1 FPS, and Low averages 120.8 FPS. All four settings are playable, although Ultra leaves minimal headroom for demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the system delivers a much more comfortable experience. The Ultra preset averages 111.7 FPS, giving 86.2% more headroom than 4K Ultra. This resolution is ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming, with even the most demanding preset staying well above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system excels. The Ultra preset averages 173.5 FPS, and the Low preset reaches 355.7 FPS. This makes the combination suitable for competitive play where maximum frame rates matter. The CPU becomes a more significant factor at this resolution, as the frame rates approach what the Ryzen 7 7700 can deliver.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how each component contributes to the overall experience.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant factor. The frame rate drops from 120.8 FPS at Low to 61 FPS at Ultra, a 49.5% reduction. This steep decline with increasing graphical load indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER's rendering capabilities are the primary constraint at 4K. The CPU has sufficient headroom to feed the GPU at this resolution, as evidenced by the relatively small performance gap between 4K and 1440p settings.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts. The Ultra preset averages 111.7 FPS, which is 83.1% higher than 4K Ultra. This substantial improvement suggests the GPU is no longer the bottleneck at 1440p, allowing the CPU to more fully utilize its capabilities. The Ryzen 7 7700's eight cores and 16 threads provide adequate single-threaded performance for the game's logic, while the GPU handles the reduced pixel workload with ease.

At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes increasingly important. The Low preset averages 355.7 FPS, which is 194.5% higher than 4K Low. This massive scaling indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far more frames than at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 7 7700's boost clock of 5.30 GHz and single-thread performance of 1930 in Cinebench R23 contribute to this capability. The GPU, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth, has ample resources to handle the lower resolution rendering.

The scaling pattern shows diminishing returns as resolution decreases. From 4K to 1440p, the Low preset improves by 88.6%. From 1440p to 1080p, the same preset improves by 56.1%. This diminishing scaling indicates that the CPU begins to limit performance at 1080p, though the frame rates remain exceptionally high.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 61 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it remains playable.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 111.7 FPS, making it the recommended choice. All presets at 1440p clear 60 FPS, but Ultra provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable frame rate.

Q: How does this system perform at 1080p for competitive play?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 averages 355.7 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate competitive monitors. Even the Ultra preset averages 173.5 FPS, providing exceptional performance for all play styles.

Q: Which component is more important for 4K performance?

A: The GPU is the dominant factor at 3840x2160. The frame rate drops by 49.5% from Low to Ultra settings, indicating that the RTX 4080 SUPER's rendering capabilities are the primary constraint at this resolution.

Q: Are there other CPUs that would perform similarly to the Ryzen 7 7700?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (0.1% faster), Intel Core 5 221E (0.2% slower), AMD Ryzen 9 270 (0.4% slower), and Intel Core i9-13905H (0.6% slower) all have average benchmark scores within 0.6% of the Ryzen 7 7700.

Q: What GPU alternatives would give similar results?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (0.1% slower), AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (1.1% slower), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (2.7% slower), and AMD Radeon 8060S (2.8% slower) all have average benchmark scores within 2.8% of the RTX 4080 SUPER.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks #308 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places the system in the top 8.3% of all tested configurations, reflecting its high-end positioning. The rank is driven by the GPU's strong performance at 4K, where it maintains playable frame rates at Ultra settings, and the CPU's ability to deliver exceptionally high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The combination's 86th percentile CPU ranking and 86th percentile GPU ranking among all processors and graphics cards, respectively, align with its strong in-game performance. The data shows this is a well-balanced pairing for Minimum, with the GPU handling the demanding 4K workload and the CPU providing ample headroom for lower-resolution high-refresh-rate gaming.