Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers commanding performance in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Across all tested resolutions and presets, the system never drops below 59.2 FPS average, and at 1080p and 1440p it clears the 60 FPS threshold with substantial headroom. The data indicates this is a high-end pairing that handles the game's demands with ease, though the 4K Ultra preset sits right at the edge of playability. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, comparative standing, and optimal settings derived from the benchmark data.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have close rivals that would produce nearly identical in-game results. For the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, the nearest comparable processors are within a narrow band of average benchmark scores. The AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53,206, a mere 0.2% below the Ryzen 9's 53,288 average, making it functionally indistinguishable in most workloads. On the other side, the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 posts 53,469, which is 0.3% higher, while the Intel Xeon 634 reaches 52,974, a 0.6% deficit. The Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53,620, trailing the Ryzen 9 by 0.6%. In practical terms for Minimum, any of these processors would deliver comparable frame rates, as the game is unlikely to stress even a mid-range CPU given the GPU's dominance.

On the graphics side, the RTX 4080 SUPER's nearest rivals are equally close. The standard NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 scores 54,247, just 0.1% higher than the SUPER's 54,209 average — essentially a tie in real-world performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X posts 54,828, a 1.1% advantage, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB reaches 55,698, which is 2.7% higher. The AMD Radeon 8060S leads the group at 55,757, a 2.8% edge. These deltas are small enough that in Minimum, where frame rates range from roughly 59 to 356 FPS depending on settings, users would not perceive a difference between the RTX 4080 SUPER and its closest alternatives. The 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the 91st percentile for the CPU confirm that this pairing sits well above the median hardware configuration.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern: the GPU is overwhelmingly the performance bottleneck in Minimum, while the CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases. At 3840x2160, the frame rate drops from 120.7 FPS on Low settings to 82.2 FPS on High, a 31.9% reduction, and further to 59.2 FPS on Ultra. This steep scaling with graphical preset indicates the RTX 4080 SUPER is doing nearly all the work. The CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads, based on the Zen 4 architecture, are more than sufficient; the game's 2014 release date means it was designed for far less capable processors.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with higher absolute numbers. Low settings produce 230 FPS, Medium 174.9 FPS, High 144 FPS, and Ultra 109.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 120.2 FPS, showing that even at this resolution, the GPU's workload dominates. Moving to 1920x1080, the frame rates become extreme: Low hits 356.2 FPS, Medium 271.5 FPS, High 227.2 FPS, and Ultra 174.4 FPS. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance (a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,093) and multi-thread capabilities (12,536 max threads) begin to matter more, as the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can feed it data. However, even at the lowest preset, the system never appears CPU-limited in a way that hurts playability.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this. Dropping from 1440p to 1080p at Ultra settings improves average FPS from 109.8 to 174.4, a 58.8% gain. At Low settings, the jump is from 230 to 356.2 FPS, a 54.9% improvement. This consistent scaling across presets indicates the GPU is the primary constraint at every resolution, with the CPU providing ample overhead. For players using this combo, the CPU's role is to ensure the GPU never waits for data, which it accomplishes easily given its benchmark scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core of 29,300 and single-core of 2,016.5).

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing ranks 336th out of 3,712 combos for Minimum. This places it in the top 9.1% of all tested configurations, a strong showing for a game released in 2014. The rank reflects the raw performance of both components; the RTX 4080 SUPER's 86th percentile GPU score and the Ryzen 9 7900X's 91st percentile CPU score combine to put this system well above the median build. The data shows that 3,376 other combinations perform worse, while only 335 achieve higher frame rates.

The high rank is unsurprising given the measured FPS. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 174.4 FPS, which is nearly three times the 60 FPS playable threshold. Even at the most demanding tested setting — 4K Ultra — the average of 59.2 FPS is just barely below playable, meaning the system is within striking distance of maxing out the game at the highest resolution. The gap between this combo and lower-ranked ones would be substantial; a system ranking near the middle of the database would likely struggle to maintain 60 FPS at 1440p, whereas this combo achieves 109.8 FPS at that resolution on Ultra settings.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, at 4K the system is playable on High, Medium, and Low settings. High averages 82.2 FPS, Medium 93.7 FPS, and Low 120.7 FPS. Ultra is not playable, averaging 59.2 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best setting at 1440p for this combo?

A: The most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 109.8 FPS. Lower presets deliver even higher frame rates: High at 144 FPS, Medium at 174.9 FPS, and Low at 230 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54,209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54,247. This is a 0.1% difference, meaning the two GPUs perform virtually identically in practice.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 7900X overkill for this game?

A: Given the GPU-bound nature of Minimum, the CPU's high multi-thread score (29,300 in Cinebench R23) and 12 cores are far more than the game requires. However, this ensures no CPU bottleneck, especially at 1080p where frame rates exceed 350 FPS on Low settings.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average is 174.4 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold and represents the highest preset tested at that resolution.

Q: Does the game run better at 1440p or 1080p for this hardware?

A: 1080p produces higher frame rates across all presets. For example, Ultra at 1080p averages 174.4 FPS compared to 109.8 FPS at 1440p. The difference is 64.6 FPS, reflecting the reduced pixel count.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings each, with average frame rates provided. At 3840x2160, the system achieves 120.7 FPS on Low, 93.7 FPS on Medium, 82.2 FPS on High, and 59.2 FPS on Ultra. The progression shows a 61.5 FPS difference between the lowest and highest presets, indicating that graphical settings have a significant impact at 4K.

At 2560x1440, frame rates are substantially higher: Low averages 230 FPS, Medium 174.9 FPS, High 144 FPS, and Ultra 109.8 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 120.2 FPS, showing that even at this resolution, the GPU workload scales strongly with preset quality. The 1440p Ultra result of 109.8 FPS is notably higher than the 4K High result of 82.2 FPS, despite both being demanding settings, because the resolution reduction provides more headroom.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest numbers: Low hits 356.2 FPS, Medium 271.5 FPS, High 227.2 FPS, and Ultra 174.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 181.8 FPS, the largest of any resolution, confirming that lower resolutions amplify the GPU's ability to render frames rapidly. Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low settings always more than double the Ultra frame rate, and every preset except 4K Ultra exceeds 60 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS average is High, which delivers 82.2 FPS. Medium (93.7 FPS) and Low (120.7 FPS) also clear the threshold, but High provides the best visual quality while remaining playable. Ultra at 4K averages 59.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold, so it is not recommended.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable. The best settings are Ultra, which averages 109.8 FPS. This provides the highest visual fidelity while maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. High (144 FPS), Medium (174.9 FPS), and Low (230 FPS) all offer higher frame rates but with reduced visual quality.

At 1920x1080, every preset also clears 60 FPS. The best settings are Ultra, averaging 174.4 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold, so users can enable maximum settings without concern. The lower presets — High at 227.2 FPS, Medium at 271.5 FPS, and Low at 356.2 FPS — are available for players seeking extremely high refresh rates, such as on a 240 Hz or 360 Hz monitor.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum successfully at all three tested resolutions, with only one exception. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Medium, and Low, with High providing the best experience at 82.2 FPS average. Ultra at 4K is not playable, as its 59.2 FPS average falls just short of the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, all settings are playable, and Ultra is the recommended choice at 109.8 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 174.4 FPS, making it the best option for maximum quality.

The system's overall ranking of 336th out of 3,712 combos places it in the top tier of tested hardware. The only scenario where this combo fails to hit 60 FPS is 4K Ultra, which is an extreme edge case for a 2014 game. For any practical use — whether at 1080p, 1440p, or 4K with reasonable settings — this pairing provides a smooth, high-frame-rate experience. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth, combined with the Ryzen 9 7900X's 64 MB of L3 cache and 5.60 GHz boost clock, ensure that Minimum runs far beyond its original hardware expectations.