Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination delivers exceptional performance in Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. Measured data shows this pairing handles the game with massive headroom across all tested resolutions and presets, making it a top-tier choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the data indicates the Ultra preset is not just playable but delivers a remarkable average of 210 FPS. This is the most demanding preset, and it stays far above the 60 FPS playable threshold. For competitive play, the Low preset reaches 430 FPS, while Medium and High produce 329 FPS and 276 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset is the clear recommendation here, as it provides the highest visual quality without sacrificing the frame rates needed for fast-paced shooter gameplay.

2560x1440 presents a similar scenario. The Ultra preset averages 136 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. This resolution offers a sweet spot for users with high-refresh-rate 1440p panels, as the Ultra setting maintains fluid motion. For those prioritizing maximum competitive advantage, the Low preset hits 277 FPS, and Medium delivers 212 FPS. High settings produce 178 FPS, which is also excellent. Ultra remains the best choice for visual fidelity, as the performance cost is minimal relative to the frame rate gained.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset still holds an average of 73 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS requirement with a margin. This is the most demanding configuration, yet the system handles it with ease. The High preset averages 96 FPS, Medium achieves 114 FPS, and Low reaches 149 FPS. For 4K gaming, the Ultra preset is the definitive recommendation. It provides the full visual experience at a frame rate that is perfectly smooth for a third-person shooter. The gap between Ultra and High is only 23 FPS, making the upgrade to Ultra an obvious choice for 4K users.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results show a clear pattern where the GPU becomes more influential as resolution increases, while the CPU's role diminishes. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra presets is 220 FPS (430 FPS vs 210 FPS). This massive gap indicates that the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU, and the game's frame rate is heavily influenced by the GPU's ability to render at higher quality settings. The Ryzen 9 7900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, provides more than enough processing power to avoid becoming a bottleneck at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the spread between Low and Ultra narrows to 141 FPS (277 FPS vs 136 FPS). This reduction suggests the GPU is starting to become the primary limiting factor, as the increased pixel count demands more from the rendering pipeline. The CPU's influence remains strong, but the GPU's workload is growing proportionally. The data shows the 7900X is still capable of pushing high frame rates, but the RTX 5090 D's performance is now the more dominant factor in overall FPS.

At 3840x2160, the difference between Low and Ultra shrinks further to 76 FPS (149 FPS vs 73 FPS). This is a clear indicator that the GPU is now the definitive bottleneck. The 4K resolution puts immense pressure on the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 21,760 shading units. The CPU's role becomes less critical, as the GPU is working at its maximum capacity. The Ryzen 9 7900X's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark single-thread score of 1093, ensures it can keep up with the GPU's demands, but the frame rate is ultimately decided by the graphics card at this resolution.

The scaling between resolutions at the same preset further illustrates this dynamic. For example, at High settings, the average FPS drops from 276 at 1080p to 178 at 1440p (a 35% reduction) and then to 96 at 4K (a 46% reduction from 1440p). This progressive decline is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance, where the rendering load increases with resolution. The CPU, while powerful, cannot compensate for the GPU's workload at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 430 FPS average. This is the maximum frame rate achievable, indicating the game is not taxing the hardware at all.
• Medium: 329 FPS average, with minimum and maximum of 280 and 379 FPS. The frame time consistency is excellent.
• High: 276 FPS average. A solid choice for high refresh rate 1080p displays.
• Ultra: 210 FPS average. The highest visual quality still delivers over three times the 60 FPS threshold.

2560x1440:

• Low: 277 FPS average. The performance drop from 1080p is significant but still extremely high.
• Medium: 212 FPS average, with a minimum of 180 FPS and maximum of 244 FPS. The frame pacing remains stable.
• High: 178 FPS average. This is well-suited for 1440p gaming at high refresh rates.
• Ultra: 136 FPS average. The most demanding setting at this resolution comfortably exceeds 60 FPS.

3840x2160:

• Low: 149 FPS average. Even at 4K, the system delivers over 140 FPS on the lowest settings.
• Medium: 114 FPS average, with a minimum of 97 FPS and maximum of 131 FPS. The minimum frame rate stays well above 60 FPS.
• High: 96 FPS average. A very playable setting for 4K.
• Ultra: 73 FPS average. The most demanding preset still clears the playable threshold with a 13 FPS margin.

The minimum FPS data available for Medium presets shows that frame drops are well-controlled. At 1080p, the worst-case minimum is 280 FPS, and at 4K, it is 97 FPS. This indicates the system maintains consistent performance without significant stuttering or frame hitches.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run the game at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 4K?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 73 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest frame rate this combo achieves?

A: The highest measured average is 430 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the maximum recorded in the data.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest rival in benchmarks?

A: The GPU has an average benchmark score of 77712. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, scores 78940, which is a 1.6% difference. The RTX 5090 D is slightly behind this rival but ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT by 1.1%.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 7900X a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No. The CPU's high performance, reflected in its 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs, allows it to feed the GPU effectively. The 430 FPS result at Low settings shows the CPU is not limiting performance.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset is recommended, as it delivers an average of 136 FPS. This provides the best visual quality while maintaining a frame rate that is more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X has an average benchmark score of 53288. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7313P and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Xeon 634, while being 0.3% behind the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 and 0.6% behind the Intel Core i7-14700F.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this setup ranks 5th out of 3712 tested combos. This places it in the top 0.1% of all configurations, underscoring its exceptional capability for this game. The ranking confirms the synergy between the Ryzen 9 7900X and the RTX 5090 D. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by its Passmark multithread score of 51406, and the GPU's massive rendering power combine to produce results that are nearly unrivaled. The top-5 ranking means that only a handful of other CPU and GPU pairings can outperform this setup in Minimum, and those are likely to be even more extreme high-end configurations.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum with outstanding performance at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 210 FPS; at 2560x1440, Ultra reaches 136 FPS; and at 3840x2160, Ultra produces 73 FPS. All of these values are far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

For users with a 1080p or 1440p monitor, this combination is overkill, providing frame rates that are several times higher than what is needed for smooth gameplay. Even at 4K, the system delivers a flawless experience on the highest settings. The only consideration is whether the 13 FPS margin between the 73 FPS average at 4K Ultra and the 60 FPS threshold is sufficient. While it is playable, users who demand a rock-solid 60 FPS minimum at all times might prefer the High preset at 4K, which has a 96 FPS average and provides a larger safety buffer. However, the data clearly shows that this hardware is not just capable of running the game; it dominates it. The combination of the Ryzen 9 7900X and RTX 5090 D is a top-tier choice for anyone seeking maximum performance in Minimum.