Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers exceptional performance in Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. Benchmark measurements show this pairing is far beyond what the game requires, with every tested preset at every resolution clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data indicates a system that not only runs the game smoothly but does so with massive headroom, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays even at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the combination produces consistently high frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 123, providing a fluid experience. Medium settings yield an average of 94 FPS, with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 108 FPS, showing excellent frame pacing. High settings average 79 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still achieves an average of exactly 60 FPS, which is the playable threshold. This means even at maximum graphical fidelity, the game remains playable at 4K, though users seeking higher refresh rates would prefer lower presets.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), performance scales up dramatically. Low settings produce an average of 228 FPS. Medium settings hit 175 FPS on average, with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 201 FPS. High settings average 147 FPS. Ultra settings deliver an average of 112 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1440p is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors, with even the Ultra preset providing nearly double the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the frame rates become extremely high. Low settings reach an average of 354 FPS. Medium settings average 271 FPS, with a minimum of 230 FPS and a maximum of 312 FPS. High settings average 228 FPS. Ultra settings still deliver a substantial 173 FPS on average. The data shows that at 1080p, the system is heavily GPU-bound at higher presets, but the CPU and GPU combination is capable of pushing frame rates far beyond what most displays can show.

The scaling between resolutions follows a predictable pattern. From 1080p to 1440p, average FPS drops by roughly 35-40% across presets. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is another 45-50%. This consistent scaling suggests balanced load distribution between the CPU and GPU, with neither component becoming a bottleneck at any tested configuration.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is exactly 60 FPS, which meets the playable threshold of 60 FPS. It is the most demanding preset tested and the average is right at the threshold, so it is playable but without much headroom.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 112 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, making it the best choice for visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the regular RTX 4080?

A: According to the benchmark data, the RTX 4080 SUPER has an average score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 has an average score of 54247. The delta percentage is -0.1%, meaning the two GPUs perform virtually identically in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 354. This high number suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU efficiently. However, the diminishing returns from Low to Ultra settings (354 to 173 FPS) indicate that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher presets.

Q: What frame rates can I expect with Medium settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 94, with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 108 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, with no frame drops below playable levels.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: This specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 311 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the top 8.4% of all systems tested for this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals an interesting dynamic between the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. At 1080p, the frame rates are extraordinarily high, reaching 354 FPS on Low settings. This indicates that the CPU is more than capable of handling the game's processing demands at lower resolutions. The CPU's performance percentile of 94 versus all CPUs, combined with its PassMark multithread score of 36470, shows a processor with substantial headroom for this title.

As resolution increases, the GPU's role becomes more dominant. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant, and the drop from 1440p to 4K is even steeper. This scaling pattern is typical for a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. The RTX 4080 SUPER, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth, handles the increased pixel workload, but the data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to exactly 60.

Interestingly, the CPU does not appear to bottleneck at any resolution. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU has the least work, the frame rate reaches 354 FPS, suggesting the processor can push well beyond typical display refresh rates. The Ryzen 7 9700F's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, provide ample single-threaded performance for this 2014 title, which likely does not utilize many cores.

The preset scaling within each resolution shows that GPU load increases with visual quality. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 63 FPS (123 to 60), while at 1080p, the difference is 181 FPS (354 to 173). This larger absolute difference at lower resolutions indicates that the GPU has more headroom to absorb increased settings at 1080p, while at 4K, the GPU is already near its limits at Ultra.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Minimum with exceptional performance. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, all four tested settings (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable, with Ultra achieving the 60 FPS threshold exactly. At 2560x1440, all settings are playable, with Ultra reaching 112 FPS on average. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra reaching 173 FPS on average.

The data shows that the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 4K is Ultra, with an average of 60 FPS. This means players can enjoy maximum visual quality at 4K, though they should be aware that the average sits right at the threshold, leaving little room for frame rate dips in demanding scenes. For those who prefer a safety margin, High settings at 4K provide 79 FPS on average.

At 1440p, the system excels. Ultra settings deliver 112 FPS on average, providing a comfortable buffer above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining full visual fidelity. This makes 1440p the recommended resolution for players who want both high quality and high frame rates. At 1080p, the system is overkill for this game, with frame rates exceeding 170 FPS even at Ultra settings, making it ideal for 240Hz or higher refresh rate monitors.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this CPU and GPU pairing ranks 311 out of 3712 total combos. This places it in the top 8.4% of all systems tested, which is an impressive position given the game's age and relatively modest requirements. The rank reflects the combination of the Ryzen 7 9700F's strong single-threaded and multithreaded performance, with the RTX 4080 SUPER's substantial rasterization capabilities.

The GPU's performance percentile of 86 versus all GPUs indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is well above average, though not at the absolute top. Its PassMark G3D score of 34245 confirms its high-end positioning. The CPU's percentile of 94 versus all CPUs shows that the Ryzen 7 9700F is even more exceptional relative to its peers, with an average benchmark score of 69996.

Within the context of this game, the high rank suggests that the system is not just playable but far exceeds requirements. The 3712 combos tested include many lower-end systems that may struggle with this title, but this combination is clearly in the upper echelon. The rank of 311 means there are only 310 tested systems that perform better, which likely include top-tier hardware such as higher-end Ryzen 9 or Intel Core i9 processors paired with RTX 4090-class GPUs.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS on average is the optimal choice. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, which produces an average of 60 FPS. This is the maximum visual quality available while still meeting the playability threshold, though users should note the lack of headroom. Players wanting a safer margin could drop to High at 79 FPS, but the data shows Ultra is technically playable.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 112 FPS. This provides both maximum quality and a comfortable frame rate cushion. The 112 FPS average means even demanding scenes are unlikely to drop below 60 FPS, making this the recommended configuration for 1440p displays.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra as well, with an average of 173 FPS. This is far above the 60 FPS threshold, providing an exceptional experience for high-refresh-rate monitors. The 173 FPS average allows for smooth gameplay on 144Hz or even 165Hz displays, with enough headroom to prevent noticeable frame drops.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F provide context for CPU performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has an average score of 69875, which is 0.2% lower than the 9700F's 69996, indicating nearly identical performance. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163, which is 0.2% higher than the 9700F. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, which is 0.7% lower. The Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69355, which is 0.9% lower. These four CPUs would behave essentially the same in Minimum, with differences well within measurement noise.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which has an average score of 54247, just 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER's 54209. This means the two cards are virtually interchangeable in performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, which is 2.7% higher. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, which is 2.8% higher. Despite these synthetic benchmark differences, the actual in-game performance would be very similar across these GPUs, with the RTX 4080 SUPER and RTX 4080 being the closest match.

A system using a Ryzen 7 9700F with an RTX 4080 would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, as would a system with a Ryzen 9 7940HX or Core i7-14700KF paired with the RTX 4080 SUPER. The performance deltas are all under 3%, meaning any of these combinations would deliver the same playable experience at all resolutions.