Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers a decisive performance tier for Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter from 2014. Benchmark data shows this pairing handles the game with significant headroom, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution and preset, with the only exception being the 4K Ultra preset, which falls just short at 59.7 FPS average. The measured results span from a high of 352.2 FPS at 1080p Low to a low of 59.7 FPS at 4K Ultra, indicating that the system's performance is limited primarily by graphical load at higher resolutions rather than by CPU processing power.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each sit within a narrow performance band relative to their closest competitors, based on aggregate benchmark scores. For the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, the nearest rivals in average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, Intel Core i7-13650HX, and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, all of which post an identical average score of approximately 33089, representing a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H trails by a negligible 0.4% with a score of 33201. This clustering indicates that any of these processors would deliver essentially interchangeable frame rates in Minimum, provided the GPU remains the same; the 7800X3D's performance is not uniquely superior in this context, but neither is it a bottleneck.

On the graphics side, the RTX 4080 SUPER is bracketed by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 54247 (a -0.1% delta), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54828 (-1.1%). Further down the list, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S post higher average scores of 55698 and 55757, representing -2.7% and -2.8% deltas respectively, meaning they outperform the 4080 SUPER by roughly 2.7-2.8% in aggregate benchmarks. For gameplay purposes, the RTX 4080 and RTX 4080 SUPER would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, with differences well under 1%. The Radeon alternatives, while slightly ahead in synthetic scores, would likely show similar real-world FPS, though the exact delta in this specific game is not measured.

Given the data, a system with any of these rival CPUs paired with the RTX 4080 SUPER would achieve the same 60 FPS verdicts at all resolutions, as the CPU scores are effectively equal. Likewise, swapping the GPU to an RTX 4080 would not alter the playability outcome, since the performance gap is below 0.1%. The practical takeaway is that this combo sits in a crowded field of near-identical performers, and the measured FPS numbers can be generalized to those alternatives with high confidence.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K resolution with the highest settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 59.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable setting at 4K is High, which delivers 77.1 FPS.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is playable, with an average frame rate of 111.7 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS, and it is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality.

Q: How does the CPU performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an average benchmark score of 33079, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, Intel Core i7-13650HX, and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, all have identical scores around 33089, meaning the 7800X3D is within 0% of them. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H is slightly lower at 33201, a -0.4% difference.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces an average of 352.2 FPS, while the Ultra preset produces 171.3 FPS. This represents a 180.9 FPS drop when moving from Low to Ultra, indicating a substantial graphical load increase.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER significantly faster than the RTX 4080 in this game?

A: Based on aggregate benchmark scores, the RTX 4080 SUPER averages 54209, while the RTX 4080 averages 54247, a delta of -0.1%. This difference is negligible, so the two GPUs would perform virtually identically in Minimum, with no meaningful FPS advantage for the SUPER variant.

Q: Which resolution provides the highest frame rate headroom above the 60 FPS threshold?

A: The 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings provides the highest headroom, with an average of 352.2 FPS, which is 292.2 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. Even at 4K with High settings, the headroom remains substantial at 17.1 FPS above the threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination is ranked 335th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the top 9% of all configurations. This rank reflects the system's strong overall performance, driven by the high-end GPU and capable CPU. The percentile positions of the individual components corroborate this: the CPU sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The combo rank of 335 suggests that while this is a high-performing setup, it is not at the absolute top tier; roughly 334 other hardware combinations deliver higher frame rates in this game, likely featuring more powerful GPUs or CPUs.

The data indicates that the combo's ranking is consistent with its component-level standings, neither overperforming nor underperforming relative to expectations. For a game from 2014, this configuration is far beyond the minimum requirements, as evidenced by the ability to hit 171.3 FPS at 1080p Ultra. The rank primarily differentiates it from extreme enthusiast setups, but for practical gameplay, the performance is more than sufficient across all tested resolutions. The 3712 total combos provide a broad context, and a rank of 335 means the system outperforms the vast majority of alternatives, though it does not lead the pack.

The Verdict

The benchmark results confirm that this PC can run Minimum with excellent performance across all resolutions. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High providing the best visual quality at an average of 77.1 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K falls short at 59.7 FPS, making it the only non-playable configuration. At 2560x1440, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with Ultra achieving 111.7 FPS, which is nearly double the threshold. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, and Ultra delivers 171.3 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience even at maximum settings.

The verdict is clear: the system clears 60 FPS at all resolutions when using the appropriate settings. For 4K, users should select High or lower to maintain smoothness; for 1440p and 1080p, Ultra is fully playable. The only caveat is the 4K Ultra preset, which misses the 60 FPS mark by a slim margin of 0.3 FPS, likely a negligible difference in practice but technically below the playable threshold. Overall, this hardware combination is well-suited for Minimum, offering high frame rates even at demanding resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 77.1 FPS at High, 92.9 FPS at Medium, 123.5 FPS at Low, and 59.7 FPS at Ultra. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with the largest drop occurring between Low and Medium, a 30.6 FPS reduction, and a further 15.8 FPS drop from Medium to High, followed by a 17.4 FPS drop from High to Ultra. This indicates that the Ultra preset imposes a significantly higher rendering load than High.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are 148.2 FPS at High, 176.6 FPS at Medium, 229.3 FPS at Low, and 111.7 FPS at Ultra. The scaling is more gradual here, with a 52.7 FPS difference between Low and Medium, a 28.4 FPS drop from Medium to High, and a 36.5 FPS drop from High to Ultra. The 1440p results show that the system maintains high performance, with even Ultra nearly doubling the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 227.3 FPS at High, 274.1 FPS at Medium, 352.2 FPS at Low, and 171.3 FPS at Ultra. The 1080p data reveals the highest absolute performance, with Low reaching 352.2 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 78.1 FPS, from Medium to High is 46.8 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 56.0 FPS. Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low is always the fastest, Ultra is always the slowest, and the gap between presets widens at lower resolutions due to reduced GPU load. Notably, no min or max FPS values were recorded, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the criterion of staying at or above 60 FPS average, the best settings for each resolution are determined by selecting the most demanding preset that meets this threshold. At 3840x2160, the High preset achieves 77.1 FPS, which is the highest quality setting that clears 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 59.7 FPS fails the threshold, so High is the recommended maximum. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves 111.7 FPS, making it the best choice; all lower presets also exceed 60 FPS, but Ultra offers the highest visual fidelity. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 171.3 FPS, which is well above the threshold, so Ultra is the best setting.

These recommendations prioritize visual quality while ensuring smooth gameplay. For 4K users, High is the optimal balance, delivering 77.1 FPS with a 17.1 FPS margin above the threshold. For 1440p and 1080p users, Ultra provides a substantial margin of 51.7 FPS and 111.3 FPS respectively, indicating that the system has ample headroom even at maximum settings. The data shows no need to compromise on settings at lower resolutions, as the GPU is powerful enough to handle Ultra without dropping below 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals the relative roles of the CPU and GPU in this game. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with Low reaching 352.2 FPS and Ultra reaching 171.3 FPS. The large gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution—180.9 FPS—indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU can feed frames fast enough to exceed 350 FPS, but the GPU's rendering load at higher presets reduces the output. The CPU's 3dmark single-thread score of 959 and 2-thread score of 1887 suggest it can handle the game's single-threaded workload efficiently, but the extreme FPS numbers at 1080p Low are likely limited by the CPU's maximum throughput, which is still very high.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop, with Ultra at 111.7 FPS and Low at 229.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 117.6 FPS, smaller than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as resolution increases, but the CPU still has significant headroom. At 3840x2160, the frame rates are lower still, with Ultra at 59.7 FPS and Low at 123.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 63.8 FPS, the smallest of all resolutions, showing that the GPU is heavily constrained at 4K, particularly at higher settings. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution rises, because the GPU takes longer to render each frame, and the CPU's frame production rate becomes less relevant.

The data shows that in Minimum, the GPU is the dominant factor at all resolutions, but the CPU's influence is most apparent at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 200 FPS. The CPU's multi-threaded score of 34293 in passmark and 16-thread score of 7980 in 3dmark indicate robust parallel performance, but the game's 2014 release likely uses fewer threads, making the single-thread score of 959 more relevant. The scaling between presets—with Low being the fastest and Ultra the slowest—confirms that graphical settings directly impact GPU load, while the CPU maintains consistent performance. For users aiming for high refresh rates at 1080p, the CPU is sufficient, but for 4K gaming, the GPU's capabilities are the deciding factor, as evidenced by the 59.7 FPS at Ultra.