Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination delivers strong performance in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Benchmark data shows this pairing is capable of high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the most demanding playable settings varying from High at 4K to Ultra at 1440p and 1080p. The data set offers a complete picture of how this hardware handles the game at three resolutions and four quality presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the best playable setting at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset achieves an average of 60 FPS, which meets the playable threshold. The Ultra preset drops to 45 FPS, so High is the most demanding setting that stays playable.

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 1440p with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 84 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at this resolution.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has an average benchmark score of 39768. It sits within 0.8% of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (40081) and 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 (39485), while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (39603) trails by 0.4% and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40048) leads by 0.7%.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 3080 ranks in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23172. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA P106-100 (23249), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (23250), and AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23273), all within 0.4% of its score.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with the Medium preset, the system produces an average of 204 FPS, with a minimum of 174 FPS and a maximum of 235 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at any resolution?

A: Yes, at both 2560x1440 and 1920x1080. The Ultra preset averages 84 FPS at 1440p and 131 FPS at 1080p. At 4K, however, Ultra drops to 45 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS varies by resolution. At 3840x2160, the High preset is the ceiling, producing exactly 60 FPS on average. The Medium preset runs at 71 FPS, and Low reaches 93 FPS, but neither offers the visual fidelity of High. The Ultra preset at this resolution falls short at 45 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is fully playable with an average of 84 FPS. This is the highest visual quality available in the game, and the system handles it with ample headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. Lower presets at this resolution produce even higher frame rates: High at 110 FPS, Medium at 132 FPS, and Low at 172 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 131 FPS, making it the recommended choice for maximum quality. The system also produces 171 FPS on High, 204 FPS on Medium, and 267 FPS on Low. For players prioritizing frame rate over visuals, the Low preset at this resolution offers exceptional performance, but Ultra remains the best balance of quality and speed.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU interact across resolutions and presets. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at 3840x2160 is substantial: 93 FPS versus 45 FPS, a drop of 48 FPS. This scaling indicates that the RTX 3080 is the limiting component when rendering at high resolutions with demanding effects.

At 1440p, the GPU still carries most of the load, but the CPU begins to show its strength. The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 runs at 84 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 45 FPS. This 39 FPS difference between resolutions at the same preset highlights the GPU's workload scaling with pixel count. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides enough processing power to avoid bottlenecking at these settings.

At 1080p, the CPU's role becomes more pronounced. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 produces 131 FPS, which is 47 FPS higher than at 1440p. The CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1212 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2080, ensures that frame rates remain high even when the GPU has less work to do per frame. The scaling from 4K to 1080p at the same preset—60 FPS to 131 FPS at High, and 45 FPS to 131 FPS at Ultra—demonstrates that the combination scales effectively as resolution decreases.

The data indicates that for demanding 4K gameplay, the RTX 3080 is the primary constraint. At lower resolutions, the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, reflected in a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23230, helps maintain high frame rates. The system is well-balanced, but the GPU dictates performance at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 1051 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the top 28% of all configurations tested, indicating solid performance relative to the broader hardware landscape. The rank reflects the combination of a high-end CPU and a capable GPU, though the RTX 3080's 68th percentile standing among GPUs tempers the overall position.

The ranking suggests that while this system delivers excellent frame rates in Minimum, there are many other combinations that perform better. The CPU's 87th percentile among all processors is a strong contributor, but the GPU's lower percentile relative to the CPU limits the combo's overall standing. Nevertheless, a rank of 1051 out of 3712 means the majority of tested systems—over 71%—fall below this configuration in performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in average benchmark score are all AMD processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 scores 40081, just 0.8% higher than the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's 39768. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048, a 0.7% difference. On the lower side, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS scores 39603 (0.4% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 39485 (0.7% lower). In Minimum, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance, with differences well under 1%.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are a mix of older and lower-tier cards. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, just 0.3% higher than the RTX 3080's 23172. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276 (0.4% higher). These GPUs would produce similar frame rates in Minimum, though the RTX 3080 offers the advantage of 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and modern feature support.

The Verdict

This system can run Minimum effectively at all tested resolutions, but the playable settings vary by resolution. At 3840x2160, the High preset achieves exactly 60 FPS, meeting the playable threshold, while Medium runs at 71 FPS and Low at 93 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K falls below the threshold at 45 FPS, so it is not recommended.

At 2560x1440, all presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 84 FPS. This resolution offers the best combination of visual quality and performance, as the system can handle maximum settings with room to spare. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset produces 131 FPS, providing a highly responsive experience. The High preset at 1080p runs at 171 FPS, and even the most demanding settings remain well above the 60 FPS target.

For players with a 4K display, the High preset is the practical ceiling, offering playable performance at exactly the 60 FPS threshold. For 1440p and 1080p displays, the Ultra preset is fully playable and recommended. The system's 1051st rank out of 3712 combos indicates it is a strong performer, and the data confirms it handles Minimum with ease at lower resolutions while remaining playable at 4K with adjusted settings.