Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination delivers an exceptional experience in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. Benchmark data shows this pairing handles even the most demanding preset at 4K, with average frame rates well above the playable threshold of 60 FPS at every tested resolution and settings level.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 62.4 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an average benchmark score of 33079, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, scores 33091, a delta of 0%, while the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H trails slightly at 33201 with a delta of -0.4%.

Q: What is the GPU's ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 scores an average benchmark of 56083, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE, scores 57367, which is 2.2% higher.

Q: Can this combo run the game at 1440p with maximum settings?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 120.7, which is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1080p?

A: All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at 1920x1080, with Ultra delivering 186.7 FPS average.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested system configurations?

A: This CPU and GPU pairing ranks 187th out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the top 5% of all configurations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear pattern of GPU dominance across all resolutions in Minimum. At 1920x1080, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is substantial: the Low preset achieves 380.1 FPS, while Ultra drops to 186.7 FPS. This 193.4 FPS difference indicates that the graphics card is the primary bottleneck when settings are increased, as the CPU can feed frames far faster than the GPU can render them at higher quality levels.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same relationship holds but with reduced absolute numbers. Low settings produce 244.1 FPS, while Ultra yields 120.7 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings shows a drop from 186.7 to 120.7 FPS, a 35.4% reduction that is consistent with the increased pixel count requiring more GPU work. The CPU’s role becomes less prominent as resolution increases, since the GPU spends more time per frame on rendering tasks.

At 3840x2160, the GPU strain is most evident. Ultra settings deliver 62.4 FPS, barely above the 60 FPS threshold, while Low settings reach 131.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 69 FPS, showing that even a high-end GPU like the RTX 5080 is challenged by the combination of high resolution and maximum quality settings. The CPU’s performance ceiling is not reached in this scenario; instead, the GPU’s rendering capacity defines the frame rate. Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: the RTX 5080 is the determining factor for frame rates, with the Ryzen 7 7800X3D providing sufficient processing power to avoid becoming a limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: At this resolution, the combo produces exceptional frame rates. Low settings average 380.1 FPS, Medium reaches 289.8 FPS, High delivers 240.3 FPS, and Ultra still manages 186.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 50.9% reduction in average FPS, reflecting the increased GPU workload from higher quality textures and effects. All settings exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin, with even the most demanding preset delivering more than triple the required frame rate.

2560x1440: The 1440p results remain impressive. Low settings achieve 244.1 FPS, Medium hits 188.6 FPS, High produces 154.3 FPS, and Ultra stays at 120.7 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each preset is consistent: Low falls by 135.9 FPS, Medium by 101.2 FPS, High by 86 FPS, and Ultra by 66 FPS. These reductions are proportional to the 78% increase in pixel count, confirming that the GPU’s fill rate is the limiting factor.

3840x2160: At 4K, the frame rates remain playable across all presets. Low averages 131.4 FPS, Medium delivers 97.8 FPS, High reaches 81.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 62.4 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings results in a 58.3 FPS decrease, leaving the system just 2.4 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings at 4K still produce more than double the playable threshold, demonstrating the GPU’s headroom when quality settings are reduced.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive database of tested system configurations, this AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 187th out of 3712 unique combos in Minimum. This places the pairing in the top 5.0% of all tested systems, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of configurations for this game. The rank reflects the combined capabilities of both components: the CPU’s strong single-thread and multi-thread performance (evidenced by its 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs) and the GPU’s high-end rendering power (87th percentile among all GPUs).

The CPU’s benchmark scores support this ranking. In 3DMark tests, it scores 7980 with 16 threads and 959 in single-thread testing. Cinebench R23 results show 16817 multi-core and 1713 single-core. These figures place it in the same performance tier as the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i7-13650HX, both with an average score of 33089 and a 0% delta. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8637 and Passmark G3D score of 36565 further confirm its position among high-end graphics cards.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this PC can run Minimum at every tested resolution and settings combination. At 3840x2160, all four presets are playable, with Ultra settings averaging 62.4 FPS—above the 60 FPS threshold. The 2560x1440 resolution delivers even more headroom, with Ultra settings producing 120.7 FPS and all other presets exceeding 150 FPS. At 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly capable, with even the most demanding preset achieving 186.7 FPS.

The verdict by resolution confirms this: at 3840x2160, the best playable settings are Ultra with an average of 62.4 FPS; at 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 120.7 FPS; and at 1920x1080, Ultra settings average 186.7 FPS. Every resolution and preset combination clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, making this system suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1440p and 1080p, while still providing smooth gameplay at 4K with maximum quality settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average frame rate of 62.4 FPS. This is the optimal choice for players prioritizing visual quality at 4K, though the margin above the threshold is slim. High settings offer a more comfortable buffer at 81.3 FPS if slight quality reductions are acceptable.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are again the best choice, delivering 120.7 FPS. This provides both maximum visual fidelity and a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. The 1440p resolution with Ultra settings balances image quality and performance effectively.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings achieve 186.7 FPS, making them the clear recommendation. This configuration offers the highest quality visuals while still maintaining a frame rate that exceeds the requirements of even the fastest 144Hz monitors. The system’s performance at 1080p is so strong that users could consider higher refresh rate displays, as the frame rates are nearly three times the playable threshold.