Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a performance profile that is heavily dependent on resolution and preset selection for Minimum, a 2014-released Third-Person Shooter. Measured data indicates that this combination provides a wide range of average frame rates, from a demanding 36.9 FPS at 4K Ultra to a fluid 229.2 FPS at 1080p Low. The system's ability to maintain 60 FPS or higher is consistent across all tested settings at 1080p and 1440p, but becomes conditional at 4K, where only Low and Medium presets clear the playable threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX 3070 produces exceptionally high frame rates across all presets. The Low preset yields the highest average at 229.2 FPS. Moving to Medium reduces the average to 174.8 FPS, while the High preset delivers 144.6 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still maintains a robust average of 113.9 FPS. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the system is rarely constrained, offering performance headroom even at the highest visual quality settings.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance scales down but remains well above playable levels. The Low preset achieves an average of 149.4 FPS, which drops to 114.1 FPS on Medium. High settings produce a 95.8 FPS average, and Ultra settings still deliver a comfortable 75.1 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable reduction in average frame rates, with the Ultra preset experiencing a decrease of 38.8 FPS, while the Low preset sees a reduction of 79.8 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance hit becomes more pronounced, and the system begins to show its limits under maximum load. The Low preset maintains a playable average of 79.7 FPS, and Medium settings just clear the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 61 FPS. However, High settings drop to an average of 52.9 FPS, which falls below the playable mark. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, producing an average of only 36.9 FPS. This resolution profile shows a steep decline in performance as settings increase, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the data shows that the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that still maintains an average frame rate above 60 FPS. The measured average at Ultra is 113.9 FPS, which provides a substantial margin over the playable threshold. This makes Ultra the recommended choice for users prioritizing visual fidelity at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the best choice for visual quality while staying well above the 60 FPS target. The average frame rate at this setting is 75.1 FPS, which is 15.1 FPS above the playable threshold. This indicates that the system has enough headroom at 1440p to handle the highest preset without dipping below playable levels.

The situation changes at 3840x2160, where the Ultra and High presets both fail to reach 60 FPS. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which produces an average of 61 FPS. This is a marginal pass, with only 1 FPS of headroom above the threshold. The Low preset is also playable at 79.7 FPS, but Medium offers a better balance of visual quality while still meeting the performance requirement.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the RTX 3070 is the dominant performance factor in this configuration, particularly at higher resolutions. This is evident from the scaling between presets at 4K, where the average frame rate drops from 79.7 FPS on Low to 36.9 FPS on Ultra. This 42.8 FPS swing is a direct result of increased GPU load, showing that the graphics card is the bottleneck for this game at 3840x2160.

At 1440p and 1080p, the CPU's role becomes more relevant, though the GPU still carries most of the workload. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is well-positioned to handle the game's logic, but the frame rate differences between presets at these resolutions still align more closely with GPU scaling. For instance, at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 115.3 FPS, which is a significant gap driven by the graphics card's rendering capabilities.

The resolution scaling itself points to a GPU-bound scenario. Moving from 1080p to 1440p on the Ultra preset reduces performance by 38.8 FPS, and further to 4K, the same preset loses another 38.2 FPS. This consistent degradation with increasing pixel count confirms that the RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus are the primary determinants of performance at these settings. The CPU's high single-thread score of 959 in 3dmark_single_thread suggests it is not a limiting factor in most scenarios, but the data does not show any scenario where the CPU causes a frame rate cap.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D shows a benchmark profile that is nearly identical to several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, Intel Core i7-13650HX, and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX all have an average benchmark score of 33089, 33089, and 33091, respectively, with a deltaPct of 0% compared to the 7800X3D's average score of 33079. This means that swapping the CPU for any of these alternatives would yield virtually identical in-game performance, as the difference in synthetic benchmarks is negligible. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H is slightly ahead with an average score of 33201, representing a -0.4% deltaPct, which is also unlikely to produce a noticeable difference in Minimum.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals to the RTX 3070 include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, which has an average score of 17083 and a deltaPct of 0.7% higher than the RTX 3070's 17208 average. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 and AMD Radeon HD 7970M have scores of 17037 and 17019, respectively, with deltaPct values of 1% and 1.1% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c is slightly lower with a score of 17468, representing a -1.5% deltaPct. These small percentage differences suggest that the RTX 3070 and its rivals would deliver similar frame rates, meaning users with any of these GPUs could expect comparable performance in this game, assuming the CPU is not a bottleneck.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only with specific settings. The data shows that at 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 79.7 FPS and Medium averages 61 FPS, both of which are at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold. High and Ultra presets fall below this threshold at 52.9 FPS and 36.9 FPS, respectively.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 1440p for a smooth experience?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 2560x1440, as it is the most demanding option that still maintains an average frame rate above 60 FPS. The measured average at Ultra is 75.1 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin over the playable threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest rival, the RX 7600 XT?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 17208, while the RX 7600 XT scores 17083. This represents a 0.7% deltaPct, with the RX 7600 XT being slightly higher. In practice, the performance difference is minimal, and both GPUs would likely produce similar frame rates in Minimum.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7800X3D a bottleneck for this game at 1080p?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck at 1080p. The average frame rates range from 113.9 FPS on Ultra to 229.2 FPS on Low, which are high values that suggest the GPU is the primary limiter. The CPU's high single-thread benchmark score of 959 in 3dmark_single_thread supports this, as it has ample processing power for the game's demands.

Q: What is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at 4K?

A: The Medium preset is the most demanding that remains playable at 3840x2160, with an average frame rate of 61 FPS. This is only 1 FPS above the playable threshold, indicating that users should be cautious about any additional system load.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination ranks 1579 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the upper half of all tested systems, though it is not among the top performers.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 achieves a rank of 1579 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This position in the 42.5th percentile of all tested systems indicates that while this setup is capable of running the game well at most settings, there are many other hardware combinations that deliver higher average frame rates. The ranking reflects the balance of the CPU's strong synthetic performance, with an average benchmark score of 33079, and the GPU's moderate score of 17208. The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 61 suggests that the RTX 3070 is slightly above average among all GPUs, but it is not a top-tier part by current standards. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 83 is notably higher, showing that the processor is a stronger component relative to its peers. This disparity contributes to the overall ranking, as the GPU is the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum with playable frame rates across all tested resolutions, but the settings must be adjusted accordingly. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on all presets, with the Ultra preset averaging 113.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also remain playable, with Ultra achieving 75.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system can only maintain 60 FPS or higher on Low and Medium settings, with Medium being the best option at 61 FPS. The verdict by resolution confirms that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can handle maximum settings without issue. At 4K, users must compromise on visual quality to achieve a smooth experience, as the High and Ultra presets fall below the playable threshold. Overall, this hardware pairing is a capable choice for Minimum, particularly for users with 1080p or 1440p displays who prioritize high frame rates.