Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile delivers a strong performance profile in Minimum, a third-person shooter released on 2014-06-25. Benchmark results show the combination handles nearly every tested configuration comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the only exception being the most demanding preset at 4K. Measured data indicates this mobile flagship pairing is well-suited for high-refresh-rate displays at lower resolutions, while 4K Ultra remains the sole configuration that dips below the playable standard.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combination produces an average of 61 FPS on High settings, which sits narrowly above the playable threshold. Low settings at this resolution yield a more comfortable 95 FPS average, while Medium delivers 73 FPS with minimum and maximum readings of 62 and 84 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 47 FPS average, which falls short of the 60 FPS target and represents the only non-playable configuration in the measured dataset.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance improves substantially. High settings produce 114 FPS average, while Low reaches 177 FPS. Medium achieves 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS and maximum of 156 FPS. Ultra at this resolution maintains a strong 87 FPS average, comfortably clearing the playable threshold and suggesting headroom for demanding scenes.

At 1920x1080, the results are notably high. High settings deliver 176 FPS average, while Low reaches 274 FPS. Medium produces 210 FPS with minimum and maximum values of 178 and 241 FPS respectively. Ultra at 1080p holds 134 FPS average, which remains well above the 60 FPS target and indicates the pairing can drive high-refresh-rate displays without compromise.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K with playable performance?

A: Yes, but only up to High settings. The data shows 4K High averages 61 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. 4K Medium averages 73 FPS, and 4K Low averages 95 FPS. However, 4K Ultra drops to 47 FPS average, which is below the playable standard.

Q: What is the best 4K preset that maintains 60 FPS?

A: High is the most demanding playable preset at 3840x2160, with an average of 61 FPS. This is the highest settings level that stays at or above the 60 FPS threshold at 4K resolution.

Q: Does the combination handle 1440p Ultra?

A: Yes, 2560x1440 Ultra averages 87 FPS, which is significantly above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four tested presets at this resolution—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—remain playable.

Q: How does 1080p performance compare to higher resolutions?

A: At 1920x1080, the lowest average FPS across all presets is 134 FPS (Ultra), which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. Even the most demanding preset at 1080p outperforms the playable 4K High configuration by a substantial margin.

Q: Is there any configuration where this PC fails the playable threshold?

A: Only one tested configuration falls below 60 FPS: 3840x2160 Ultra with an average of 47 FPS. Every other resolution and preset combination in the measured data clears the playable standard.

Q: What are the minimum FPS readings for Medium settings?

A: At 4K Medium, the minimum FPS is 62, which is just above the playable threshold. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 115 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 178 FPS. These minimum values indicate consistent performance without severe drops.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 1022 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the upper portion of the database. This position reflects strong overall capability, though the ranking suggests other hardware configurations deliver higher frame rates in this title. Given the game's 2014 release and relatively modest requirements, the high ranking is expected for a modern flagship mobile CPU and GPU pairing. The data shows the combo sits above the median performer, with the 4K Ultra exception being the only notable weakness in an otherwise comprehensive playable profile.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at all tested resolutions with playable performance, except for one configuration. At 3840x2160, playable settings include Low (95 FPS), Medium (73 FPS), and High (61 FPS), with High being the best playable preset at 61 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra being the best at 87 FPS average. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra being the best at 134 FPS average. The only non-playable configuration is 4K Ultra at 47 FPS average, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets indicates the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at 4K Ultra. The drop from 61 FPS at 4K High to 47 FPS at 4K Ultra represents a 23% reduction in average FPS when moving to the highest preset, suggesting the RTX 5080 Mobile's rendering load increases substantially with Ultra settings. Conversely, the CPU's role appears more prominent at lower resolutions, where the frame rates reach 274 FPS at 1080p Low. At this level, the high core count and boost clock of the Ryzen 9 8945HX likely contribute to maintaining such elevated frame rates, though the data does not isolate component-specific contributions directly.

The resolution scaling shows diminishing returns as resolution increases. Moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces average FPS by roughly 35-39% across presets (e.g., High from 176 to 114 FPS, a 35% decrease). Moving from 1440p to 4K reduces average FPS by roughly 46-47% (e.g., High from 114 to 61 FPS, a 46% decrease). This pattern indicates the GPU's workload scales more steeply at higher resolutions, while the CPU remains capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently at 1080p and 1440p. The 4K Ultra result suggests the GPU reaches its limit before the CPU becomes a bottleneck.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 61 FPS. This configuration provides the best visual quality while maintaining playability. At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best preset, averaging 87 FPS, which offers maximum quality with significant headroom above the threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra is the best preset, averaging 134 FPS, delivering the highest settings with ample performance for high-refresh-rate displays. These results indicate the pairing can handle maximum settings at 1440p and 1080p, while 4K users must settle for High to stay playable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores include the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, which scores 0.1% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, which scores 0.6% higher. The AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX score 0.4% lower each. These small deltas suggest the Ryzen 9 8945HX's performance in Minimum would be nearly indistinguishable from these alternatives, as the game's frame rates are likely influenced more by the GPU at higher resolutions.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce MX570, which scores 0.1% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, which scores 0.6% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A and AMD Radeon Pro 580X score 0.9% lower each. The extremely small delta percentages indicate these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, though the RTX 4080 Mobile's slightly higher score suggests marginally better performance in GPU-bound scenarios like 4K Ultra. The MX570 and MX570 A, despite being lower-tier products in name, score within 1% of the RTX 5080 Mobile in the aggregate benchmark, which implies the game's performance is not heavily dependent on the GPU's raw compute capabilities alone.