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# Measured FPS Breakdown

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers exceptional frame rates across all tested resolutions in Minimum. At 1920x1080, the combination produces average framerates ranging from 210 FPS at Ultra settings to an extraordinary 371 FPS at Low. The Medium preset at this resolution yields 329 FPS average, with a minimum of 280 FPS and a maximum of 379 FPS, while High settings produce 276 FPS average. These numbers indicate that the combo is overwhelmingly powerful for 1080p gaming, with even the most demanding preset staying more than three times above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, performance remains remarkably strong. Ultra settings deliver 136 FPS average, High hits 178 FPS, Medium reaches 212 FPS, and Low peaks at 277 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a minimum of 180 FPS and maximum of 244 FPS, demonstrating consistent frame delivery without significant dips. The resolution scaling from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 35-40% of performance across presets, which is typical for a game that appears to be GPU-bound at these settings.

At 3840x2160, the combo still delivers playable performance at every preset. Ultra averages 73 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold though with less headroom than lower resolutions. High averages 96 FPS, Medium achieves 114 FPS with a minimum of 97 FPS and maximum of 131 FPS, and Low reaches 149 FPS. The 4K results show approximately 45% performance reduction compared to 1440p, indicating that the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are being utilized effectively at this resolution.

# How This Combo Ranks

Among 3,712 tested CPU-GPU combinations in Minimum, this pairing ranks 44th overall. That places it in the top 1.2% of all tested configurations, a position consistent with the raw hardware capabilities. The CPU sits at the 91st percentile among all processors, while the GPU reaches the 92nd percentile among all graphics cards. These percentile rankings suggest that both components are near the top of their respective performance distributions, and the game is well-optimized to leverage both simultaneously.

The combo rank being slightly lower than either component's individual percentile indicates that Minimum does not perfectly scale with every bit of hardware headroom. Nevertheless, a 44th-place finish out of 3,712 combinations means this system outperforms the overwhelming majority of alternatives. The measured data shows that this pairing is not merely capable but genuinely elite for this title, with performance headroom that would accommodate future patches or more demanding scenarios.

# CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear picture of component scaling in Minimum. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 161 FPS (371 vs 210), representing a 43% performance spread. This substantial gap indicates that the game's graphics settings have a significant impact even at lower resolutions, suggesting the GPU is the primary bottleneck when settings are increased. The CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads, based on Zen 3 architecture, provide ample processing headroom at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low-to-Ultra spread narrows to 141 FPS (277 vs 136), a 49% reduction from Low to Ultra. The absolute performance drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 94 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops by 74 FPS. This asymmetric scaling shows that resolution increases affect the GPU more heavily than the CPU, which is expected given the rendering workload grows with pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the Low-to-Ultra spread compresses to 76 FPS (149 vs 73), representing a 51% performance reduction. The 4K resolution places substantial load on the GPU, and the RTX 5090 D's 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is tested heavily here. The CPU's role diminishes somewhat at 4K, as the frame rate ceiling becomes increasingly GPU-limited. The data indicates that for this game, the GPU dominates performance scaling across resolutions and presets, while the CPU provides sufficient throughput to avoid becoming a limiting factor even at high framerates.

# The Verdict

This system runs Minimum with outstanding results at every resolution and preset tested. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets clear 60 FPS by a wide margin, with the lowest recorded value being 210 FPS at Ultra. The 2560x1440 resolution similarly sees all presets exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra maintaining 136 FPS average. Even at 3840x2160, the most demanding configuration, Ultra settings hold 73 FPS average, which exceeds the playability threshold by 13 FPS.

According to the verdict data, every resolution from 1080p through 4K supports all four settings presets at or above 60 FPS. The best settings at each resolution are Ultra, with average framerates of 210 FPS at 1080p, 136 FPS at 1440p, and 73 FPS at 4K. This means users can run the game at maximum visual quality at any resolution without dropping below the playability threshold. The 4K Ultra result is particularly notable because many high-end systems struggle to maintain 60 FPS at that resolution and quality level, yet this combination delivers 73 FPS with only modest compromise.

# Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX with an average score of 52,073 (0.2% lower), the AMD EPYC 8124P at 52,121 (0.3% lower), the Intel Core i9-13900F at 51,730 (0.4% higher), and the Intel Core i7-14700 at 52,301 (0.7% lower). These processors would behave nearly identically to the Ryzen 9 5950X in Minimum, with performance deltas under one percent. The Intel Core i9-13900F is actually slightly ahead by 0.4%, meaning it could marginally outperform the Ryzen chip in CPU-bound scenarios.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5090 D's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT with an average score of 76,904 (1.1% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at 78,940 (1.6% lower), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB at 79,396 (2.1% lower), and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB at 79,605 (2.4% lower). The RX 6650M XT is actually the closest competitor, being 1.1% faster on average. These alternatives would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, with differences well within measurement noise.

When considering a full system replacement, pairing any of these rival CPUs with the RTX 5090 D or pairing the Ryzen 9 5950X with one of the rival GPUs would yield similar performance. The delta percentages are all within 2.4%, meaning users would see essentially the same experience in Minimum. For those seeking equivalent performance, these combinations represent viable alternatives.

# FAQ

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

A: Yes, the measured data shows 73 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce 136 FPS average, which is the best visual quality preset while remaining well above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, which scores 1.1% higher on average. The other rivals range from 1.6% to 2.4% lower in average benchmark scores.

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

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 371 FPS, the highest of any configuration tested.

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for Minimum?*

A: The data shows the GPU has a larger impact on performance scaling between resolutions and presets, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking at high framerates.

Q: How many total combinations does this system rank against?

A: The combo ranks 44th out of 3,712 tested CPU-GPU combinations in Minimum, placing it in the top 1.2% of all configurations.

# Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 210 FPS. This provides maximum visual quality with substantial performance headroom.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings again represent the highest quality option that stays above 60 FPS, delivering 136 FPS average. This is 76 FPS above the playability threshold, leaving room for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings achieve 73 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 13 FPS. This is the only 4K preset that comes close to the minimum playable framerate, yet it still maintains a comfortable margin. The Medium preset at this resolution offers 114 FPS average with a 97 FPS minimum, providing additional safety for users who prefer guaranteed frame stability over maximum visual quality.