Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a decisive performance result for Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Measured data shows this combination clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and preset, with the most demanding Ultra setting still averaging 61 FPS at 4K. This analysis breaks down the exact frame rates, component roles, and how the combo compares against other hardware configurations in the benchmark database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). At 1920x1080, the combination produces extremely high frame rates across all presets. Low settings average 356 FPS, Medium averages 273 FPS with a minimum of 232 FPS and maximum of 313 FPS, High averages 229 FPS, and Ultra averages 174 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 182 FPS, indicating substantial headroom even at the highest preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but scales down predictably. Low settings average 230 FPS, Medium averages 176 FPS with min/max of 149/202 FPS, High averages 148 FPS, and Ultra averages 112 FPS. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 35-40% across presets, with Ultra dropping from 174 FPS to 112 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates become more moderate but still stay well above 60 FPS. Low settings average 124 FPS, Medium averages 95 FPS with min/max of 80/109 FPS, High averages 79 FPS, and Ultra averages 61 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K sits right at the boundary of the playability threshold, with an average of 61 FPS. Notably, the data includes min/max figures only for Medium presets across all resolutions, which show consistent 20-30 FPS fluctuations. For example, at 1080p Medium, the spread is 232-313 FPS; at 1440p Medium, 149-202 FPS; and at 4K Medium, 80-109 FPS.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K within each preset follows a clear pattern. For Low, the drop is from 356 to 124 FPS (a 65% reduction). For Medium, from 273 to 95 FPS (65% reduction). For High, from 229 to 79 FPS (66% reduction). For Ultra, from 174 to 61 FPS (65% reduction). This consistent scaling factor suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, with the CPU still providing sufficient headroom.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU plays the dominant role in determining performance across resolutions, with the CPU providing ample support. The consistent ~65% performance reduction from 1080p to 4K across all presets is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios, where the rendering load scales directly with pixel count.

The Ryzen 7 9700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, shows strong synthetic benchmark scores that place it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs. Its multi-threaded performance is highlighted by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20485 and a Geekbench multicore score of 17906. Single-thread performance is also robust, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 1280 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4654. These scores indicate the CPU can handle the game's logic and physics without bottlenecking the GPU.

The RTX 4080, at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, demonstrates substantial compute capability with a Passmark G3D score of 34457 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for high-resolution textures and effects.

The scaling between presets within a single resolution further illustrates the GPU's role. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra increases the average FPS cost by 182 FPS (356 to 174). At 1440p, the cost is 118 FPS (230 to 112). At 4K, the cost is 63 FPS (124 to 61). The diminishing absolute FPS cost at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting, as the incremental load of higher settings becomes more affordable when the base frame rate is lower.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 7 9700X include the Intel Core i9-14901E, which has an average benchmark score of 37911 compared to the 9700X's 37943, a difference of just 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37904, also 0.1% lower. The Intel Core 5 211E scores 37829 (0.3% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37804 (0.4% lower). These four alternatives would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum, meaning any of them paired with the RTX 4080 would produce similar frame rates.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54209 on average versus the RTX 4080's 54247, a delta of 0.1%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (1.1% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (2.6% higher), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (2.7% higher). These GPUs are all within a 3% performance band of the RTX 4080, suggesting that swapping to any of them would yield near-identical FPS results in this game.

Combining these approximations, a system with an Intel Core i9-14901E and an RTX 4080 SUPER would perform essentially the same as the tested combo, with differences under 1% in aggregate benchmark scores. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, despite being 2.6% higher in average GPU score, would still produce frame rates within a few FPS of the RTX 4080 at each resolution and preset.

How This Combo Ranks

This CPU-GPU combination ranks 246th out of 3712 tested combinations in the database for Minimum. This places it in the top 6.6% of all tested configurations, which is consistent with the high absolute FPS numbers observed. The percentileVsAllCpus of 86 and percentileVsAllGpus of 86 both indicate that each component individually sits above the vast majority of other hardware, and their combination produces a result that is correspondingly strong.

The rank of 246 out of 3712 means there are 245 configurations that perform better in this game. These would likely include higher-end GPUs from the same generation or newer, as the game's GPU-bound nature at higher resolutions would favor such combinations. However, the measured FPS data shows that this combo still achieves 61 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is above the playable threshold, so the higher-ranked configurations are primarily delivering even higher frame rates rather than enabling playability where it was otherwise impossible.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 61 FPS, which meets the 60 FPS playability threshold. The verdictByResolution confirms Ultra is playable at 4K with an average of 61 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings are fully playable at 1440p, with an average FPS of 112. This is the highest preset available and provides the best visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest GPU rival?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER's score of 54209. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (2.6% higher).

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 356, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is well beyond the playability threshold and indicates the hardware has substantial headroom for high refresh rate monitors.

Q: Is there any resolution where this combo fails to reach 60 FPS?

A: No. The measured data shows all tested resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K) and all presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) average at or above 61 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 61 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700X compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700X has an average benchmark score of 37943, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i9-14901E's score of 37911. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37904 (0.1% lower), and the Intel Core 5 211E scores 37829 (0.3% lower).

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 174 FPS. There is no reason to drop below Ultra at this resolution, as even the most demanding settings leave a massive margin above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 112 FPS. This provides both excellent visual quality and a comfortable performance cushion, with the minimum recorded FPS for Medium (149 FPS) suggesting that Ultra likely maintains similar stability.

At 3840x2160, Ultra is still playable with an average of 61 FPS, but this sits just above the threshold. For a more stable experience, High settings average 79 FPS, Medium averages 95 FPS, and Low averages 124 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K offers the best visual quality within the playable envelope, but High provides more headroom if frame time consistency is a concern.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that this PC can run Minimum at all tested resolutions and presets. The verdictByResolution confirms that 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080 all support Ultra settings with average FPS of 61, 112, and 174 respectively. Every single measured configuration exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 4K, the Ultra preset averages 61 FPS, which is technically playable but leaves only 1 FPS of margin. Users seeking a more robust experience at that resolution could opt for High (79 FPS) or Medium (95 FPS). At 1440p and 1080p, the performance is so strong that the Ultra preset is the obvious choice, with no meaningful risk of dropping below the threshold. This hardware combination provides a definitive yes for Minimum across the entire range of tested scenarios.