Minimum

This AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile pairing is a high-end mobile combination that handles Minimum with substantial headroom at most resolutions. The data shows this combo ranks 1228th out of 3712 tested configurations for this game, placing it in the top third of all systems. The 16-core Zen 4 processor with 32 threads and the Ada Lovelace GPU with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory work together to deliver smooth frame rates across the board, though 4K Ultra remains the one setting where this system falls short of the 60 FPS target.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Medium, which delivers an average of 68 FPS. The minimum frame rate at this setting is 58 FPS, so while the average clears the threshold comfortably, brief dips below 60 are possible during intense scenes. High settings at this resolution drop to 57 FPS average, just under the playable line, while Ultra falls to 43 FPS and is not viable for smooth play.

Moving to 2560x1440, the entire settings range is playable. The highest preset that stays above 60 FPS is Ultra, averaging 81 FPS. This gives owners full visual fidelity at 1440p with room to spare. High settings reach 106 FPS, Medium hits 126 FPS, and Low tops out at 165 FPS, so there is flexibility for higher refresh rate displays.

At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS easily. The best playable setting is Ultra at 125 FPS average. High settings run at 164 FPS, Medium at 196 FPS, and Low at 256 FPS, meaning this combo can push well beyond standard 60 Hz monitors at 1080p. For players with high refresh rate panels, Medium or Low settings unlock frame rates above 165 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the balance shifts across resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU is the primary constraint, as the CPU's 42713 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 6030 single-core score provide ample processing power for high frame rates. The gap between Low (256 FPS) and Ultra (125 FPS) at 1080p is a 131 FPS spread, showing that the graphics card's workload scaling dominates the frame rate difference.

At 1440p, the GPU remains the limiting factor but the margin tightens. The spread between Low (165 FPS) and Ultra (81 FPS) is 84 FPS, narrower than at 1080p. The RTX 4080 Mobile's 24.72 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is still the bottleneck, but the CPU's headroom becomes less relevant as resolution increases.

At 2160p, the GPU is almost entirely responsible for performance. The gap between Low (89 FPS) and Ultra (43 FPS) is 46 FPS, the smallest absolute spread of any resolution. This indicates the GPU's memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s and 12 GB frame buffer are the deciding factors. The CPU's 64 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 support are sufficient at this resolution, evidenced by the fact that even the weakest preset stays above 60 FPS while the strongest does not.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measurements show a clear hierarchy. Low settings produce 89 FPS average, Medium delivers 68 FPS with a minimum of 58 and maximum of 78, High drops to 57 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 43 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one with min/max data, and its 58 FPS floor shows the system can occasionally dip below the 60 FPS threshold even on a playable setting.

At 2560x1440, performance is strong across all presets. Low runs at 165 FPS average, Medium at 126 FPS with a range of 107 to 145, High at 106 FPS, and Ultra at 81 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 107 FPS means even the lowest recorded frame rate is well above the playable threshold, making this resolution a comfortable zone for the hardware.

At 1920x1080, the numbers are impressive. Low averages 256 FPS, Medium hits 196 FPS with a minimum of 166 and maximum of 225, High reaches 164 FPS, and Ultra manages 125 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 166 FPS exceeds the maximum of the 1440p Medium preset (145 FPS), showing how much headroom exists at 1080p for high refresh rate gaming.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Minimum? Yes, decisively. The verdict data confirms that 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at every preset, with Ultra settings clearing 60 FPS at both resolutions. At 1080p, Ultra runs at 125 FPS average, and at 1440p, Ultra runs at 81 FPS. The 60 FPS playable threshold is met with substantial margin at these resolutions.

At 2160p, the system is partially playable. Low (89 FPS) and Medium (68 FPS) both clear the threshold, but High (57 FPS) and Ultra (43 FPS) do not. The best 4K setting is Medium, which stays above 60 FPS on average despite a 58 FPS minimum. Players prioritizing 4K should stick to Medium or Low presets. For anyone with a 1440p or 1080p display, this combo delivers excellent performance with maxed-out settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals show how close the 8945HX is to other high-end processors. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX scores 0.1% higher on average, making it a near-identical match for gaming workloads. The AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX both score 0.4% lower, while the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is 0.6% higher. None of these differences would produce a noticeable change in Minimum's frame rates.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 Mobile's rivals are surprisingly close in average benchmark scores. The NVIDIA GeForce MX570 scores 0.4% lower, the RTX 5080 Mobile scores 0.6% lower, and both the RTX 4070 and Tesla P4 score 1.3% higher. The RTX 4070, in particular, would deliver nearly identical performance in this game, making it a viable alternative for systems where the 4080 Mobile is unavailable. The MX570's presence in this list is notable given its much lower tier, but the benchmark averages show they cluster within 1.3% of each other.

FAQ

Q: What resolution offers the best balance of visual quality and performance?

A: 2560x1440 with Ultra settings runs at 81 FPS average, providing full visual fidelity while staying well above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the highest preset that achieves this at any resolution.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Yes, but with limits. Medium settings at 3840x2160 average 68 FPS, and Low averages 89 FPS. High and Ultra fall below 60 FPS at 57 and 43 FPS respectively, so 4K requires dropping to Medium or lower.

Q: How much performance drops from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At Ultra settings, the drop is from 125 FPS at 1080p to 81 FPS at 1440p, a 44 FPS reduction. At Low settings, it drops from 256 FPS to 165 FPS, a 91 FPS reduction, showing that lower presets scale more steeply with resolution.

Q: Does this CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: No. The Ryzen 9 8945HX's 42713 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 6030 single-core score provide enough processing power that the GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions. The frame rate scaling between settings confirms GPU-bound behavior.

Q: What is the worst-case frame rate at 1440p Medium?

A: The minimum recorded FPS at 1440p Medium is 107 FPS, which is still far above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Even the lowest dips in this configuration provide a smooth experience.

Q: How does this system compare to other RTX 4080 Mobile builds?

A: The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 4070, scores 1.3% higher on average, meaning a laptop with that GPU would deliver within a few FPS of this configuration in Minimum. The RTX 5080 Mobile scores 0.6% lower, so newer hardware does not guarantee better performance in this title.