Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a decisive performance outcome in Minimum: this combination is fully capable of running the game at 60 FPS or higher across all tested resolutions and presets, with the sole exception of 4K Ultra. The data shows a system that scales predictably from 1080p to 4K, offering headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors at lower resolutions while still maintaining playable frame rates at 4K with settings dialed back.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K) – At this resolution, the combo produces an average of 60 FPS at High settings, which precisely matches the playable threshold. The Medium preset yields a slightly higher average of 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 82 FPS, indicating that the 60 FPS floor is maintained even during dips. Moving to Low settings pushes the average to 93 FPS, a significant margin of 55% above the High preset’s average. The Ultra preset, however, drops to an average of 45 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, making it unusable for smooth play at 4K.

2560x1440 (1440p): The performance at 1440p is robust across all presets. The Ultra setting delivers an average of 84 FPS, which is 40% above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating strong headroom. The High preset produces 110 FPS, while Medium averages 132 FPS with a minimum of 112 and a maximum of 151 FPS. The Low setting reaches an average of 172 FPS, demonstrating that even the most demanding preset at this resolution is comfortably playable. The data indicates that the GPU handles the pixel count at 1440p with substantial spare capacity, allowing for maximum visual fidelity.

1920x1080 (1080p): At 1080p, the combo is exceptionally strong. The Ultra preset averages 131 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The High setting yields 171 FPS, while Medium averages 204 FPS with a minimum of 174 and a maximum of 235 FPS, showing consistent high-frame-rate delivery. The Low preset produces an average of 267 FPS, which is a 104% improvement over Ultra’s average. This resolution clearly is CPU-bound, as the frame rates exceed what the GPU’s 4K performance would suggest, but the result is an extremely smooth experience for high-refresh-rate displays.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K with 60 FPS?*

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows an average of 60 FPS at 4K High settings, and 71 FPS at Medium. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 45 FPS, so it is not playable at that setting.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding setting tested and it maintains an average of 84 FPS at 1440p, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the recommended choice for maximum visual fidelity.

Q: How does the 1080p performance compare to 1440p?

A: At 1080p, the Ultra preset averages 132 FPS, which is 57% higher than the 84 FPS at 1440p Ultra. The gap varies by setting; for instance, the Low preset at 1080p produces 267 FPS compared to 172 FPS at 1440p.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 the limiting factor at 4K Ultra?

A: The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 45. Since the CPU is a high-end 12-core processor with a strong single-thread score, the GPU is the component that limits the frame rate at this extreme setting.

Q: Does the frame time variance at Medium settings affect playability?

A: At 4K Medium, the minimum FPS is 60, matching the playable threshold. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 112 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, the minimum is 174 FPS. All these values are above the 60 FPS floor, indicating no stutter from drops below playable levels.

Q: Is the 7900X CPU holding back the RTX 3080 in this game?

A: The benchmark results show high averages at 1080p (267 FPS on Low), which suggests the CPU is not a major constraint. The CPU’s tested single-thread score of 1093 and multi-thread score of 12536 in 3DMark indicate sufficient processing power for this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component responsibility based on resolution. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high across all settings, with the Low preset hitting 267 FPS. This indicates that the CPU is the primary driver of performance at this resolution, as the GPU is not saturated by the pixel load. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows an increase from 267 to 132 FPS, a reduction of 51%, suggesting the GPU’s workload is manageable but still significant.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains high but shows a steeper decline with increasing settings. The Ultra preset yields 84 FPS, which is 51% lower than the Low 172 FPS. This indicates the GPU becomes the main limit, but the CPU still provides enough headroom to avoid being a bottleneck. The difference between resolutions at the same setting is also telling: at Low, 1440p produces 172 FPS versus 267 FPS at 1080p, a 36% drop.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The High preset at 4K yields 60 FPS, which is 45% lower than the 110 FPS at High 1440p. The Ultra preset drops to 45 FPS, showing that the 4K pixel count is the primary stressor. The CPU’s role becomes minimal as the GPU’s throughput is the determining factor. The data shows a consistent pattern: the CPU provides a strong base, but the RTX 3080’s performance is the deciding factor for 4K Ultra settings, where it fails to reach 60 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at 60 FPS or above at all tested resolutions, with a few settings exceptions. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with the High preset averaging 60 FPS. The Ultra setting is not playable, averaging only 45 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets—High, Low, Medium, and Ultra—are playable, with Ultra averaging 84 FPS, providing a comfortable 40% margin over the threshold. At 1920x1080, every setting is also playable, with Ultra averaging 132 FPS, which is more than double the requirement.

The verdict is that the system is highly capable for this game. Users targeting 4K should stick to High or Medium settings, while 1440p and 1080p users can comfortably enable Ultra for the full visual experience. The system’s performance at 1080p is particularly strong, suggesting it is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Best Settings per Resolution

• 3840x2160 (4K): The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 60 FPS. The Medium setting also stays above 60 FPS with an average of 71 FPS, but High is the more demanding option that still meets the threshold.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): The best setting is Ultra, with an average of 84 FPS. This is the highest quality preset tested and it clears the 60 FPS requirement with significant headroom.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): The best setting is Ultra, with an average of 132 FPS. This allows for maximum visual fidelity with a frame rate that is over twice the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination ranks 1051st out of 3712 tested combinations in Minimum. This places it in the top 28% of all tested systems, indicating above-average performance for this specific game. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 53288, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, with a performance that is 0.2% higher than the AMD EPYC 7313P and 0.3% lower than the Intel Xeon Phi 7290. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 23172, which is in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. On the GPU side, the RTX 3080 is 0.3% slower than the NVIDIA P106-100 and 0.3% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16, according to the delta values. This ranking shows that the CPU is a top-tier performer, while the GPU is a solid mid-to-high-range part, and their combined effect is a system that is well above the average for Minimum.