Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers a robust performance profile for Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. Benchmark data indicates this pairing is capable of high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the primary constraint appearing at 4K Ultra settings. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, comparative standing, and optimal configurations based strictly on the provided data.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have a set of nearest rivals based on their average benchmark scores, which helps contextualize their standalone performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, with an average benchmark score of 39768, is closely matched by the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, which scores 39603, representing a negligible 0.4% difference. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048, placing it just 0.7% ahead of the 9800X3D, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 (39485) and AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (40081) round out the immediate competition with deltas of 0.7% and -0.8%, respectively. These sub-1% deltas indicate that in synthetic benchmarks, these four processors would deliver nearly identical multi-threaded throughput.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 posts an average benchmark score of 40377. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon Pro 580 with a score of 40318, a margin of only 0.1%. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40063) trails by 0.8%, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (40870) leads by 1.2% and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (39568) lags by 2%. These numbers suggest that in raw compute benchmarks, the RTX 5070 sits in a tight cluster with these professional-grade GPUs, though in actual gaming workloads for Minimum, the measured FPS data shows a much wider gap would be expected due to architectural differences. The percentile rankings further reinforce this: the CPU sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, indicating both are high-performing parts in their respective categories. For users considering alternatives, swapping the 9800X3D for any of its listed rivals would likely produce a minimal change in CPU-bound scenarios, while the GPU rivals are more varied in their gaming capabilities despite similar synthetic scores.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of a database of 3712 tested CPU-GPU combinations for Minimum, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 achieves a rank of 771. This places it in the top 20.8% of all tested configurations, which is a strong result for a game that is over a decade old. The rank reflects the combined capability of the hardware, and given the measured FPS data, it is clear that the system is not bottlenecked at lower resolutions, where the frame rates reach 300 FPS at 1080p Low. The ranking also suggests that many other combinations, likely with more powerful GPUs or higher-end CPUs, can outperform this pairing, but for the vast majority of tested systems, this combo sits comfortably ahead. The 771st position, relative to the 3712 total, indicates that while there is headroom above, the performance is firmly in the upper quartile, making it a high-tier option for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional frame rates in all settings. Low settings produce an average of 300 FPS, which is the maximum recorded value in the dataset. Medium settings yield 228.4 FPS, High settings drop to 192.7 FPS, and Ultra settings still maintain a very high 145.6 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a reduction of approximately 51.5% in frame rate, but all values are far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows expected declines due to the increased pixel count. Low settings average 190.9 FPS, Medium settings 146.4 FPS, High settings 122.4 FPS, and Ultra settings 95 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is roughly 50.2%, which is similar to the 1080p scaling. At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K resolution become apparent. Low settings still deliver a playable 107 FPS, Medium settings 82.8 FPS, and High settings 65.9 FPS. However, Ultra settings fall to 52.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Notably, all FPS entries in the dataset lack min and max values, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The data indicates that the GPU is the primary scaling factor at higher resolutions, with the 4K Ultra preset being the only tested configuration that fails to maintain 60 FPS.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Minimum at playable frame rates in the vast majority of configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 145.6 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same holds true: all presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, and the best settings are again Ultra, achieving 95 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation changes slightly. The playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best at 65.9 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K fall short, averaging only 52.8 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. Therefore, the verdict is clear: this system can run Minimum at 60 FPS or higher at 1080p and 1440p with maximum quality, and at 4K with High quality as the ceiling. For users targeting 4K Ultra, a reduction to High is necessary to maintain smooth gameplay, or they must accept a sub-60 FPS experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in Minimum at different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU's role is more pronounced because the GPU has less work to do per frame. The jump from 145.6 FPS at Ultra to 300 FPS at Low demonstrates that the system is capable of very high frame rates, but the scaling between presets is substantial. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the GPU is not the sole limiting factor, and the CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1212 and passmark_single_thread score of 4430, helps maintain high throughput. As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU load grows, and the frame rates drop across all presets, but the system still delivers 95 FPS at Ultra. This indicates a balanced workload where both components are active.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck. The difference between Low (107 FPS) and Ultra (52.8 FPS) is nearly 50%, and the fact that the CPU remains the same while only the resolution changes points to the GPU's pixel throughput limits. The RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this game, but the shading units and ROPs are taxed heavily at 4K. The CPU's role diminishes at 4K, as the frame rates are lower, and the 9800X3D's 8 cores and 16 threads are more than adequate to feed the GPU. In summary, at 1080p and 1440p, the system is well-balanced, with the CPU capable of driving high frame rates. At 4K, the GPU's performance ceiling determines the playable settings, and the CPU is no longer a limiting factor.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: At 4K, the highest playable setting is High, which achieves an average of 65.9 FPS. Ultra settings fall below the 60 FPS threshold at 52.8 FPS.

Q: Does this system maintain 60 FPS at 2560x1440 with maximum quality?

A: Yes, at 1440p, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 95 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 300, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 39768 on average, which is 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (39603) and 0.7% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40048).

Q: Is the RTX 5070's performance closer to the AMD Radeon Pro 580 or the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile?

A: The RTX 5070 is much closer to the AMD Radeon Pro 580, with a delta of 0.1%, compared to a 2% delta from the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile.

Q: At which resolution does the GPU become the clear bottleneck?

A: At 3840x2160, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, as frame rates drop significantly across all presets, with Ultra falling to 52.8 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is as follows:

• 1920x1080: Ultra settings achieve an average of 145.6 FPS, making it the best choice for maximum quality without sacrificing playability.
• 2560x1440: Ultra settings deliver an average of 95 FPS, which is the highest quality option that remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.
• 3840x2160: High settings are the best option, providing an average of 65.9 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution drop to 52.8 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, so High is the recommended maximum.