Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end combination, and the data for Minimum reflects that. Measured results show this combo handles the game with significant headroom across all tested resolutions, from 1080p to 4K. The analysis below breaks down the exact frame rates, the balance of CPU versus GPU influence, and how this specific pairing compares to other tested configurations in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination spans three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the lowest preset recorded an average of 356 FPS, while the Medium preset delivered 273 FPS on average with a minimum of 232 FPS and a maximum of 313 FPS. The High preset averaged 229 FPS, and the Ultra preset still managed a strong 174 FPS average. Even at the most demanding 1080p setting, the frame rate never approaches the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers remain very high. The Low preset averaged 230 FPS. Medium produced an average of 176 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 202 FPS. High settings yielded 148 FPS on average, and Ultra stayed comfortably above the threshold at 112 FPS average. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable drop, but the overall performance level remains far beyond what the game requires for smooth play.

At 3840x2160, the impact of 4K resolution becomes clearer. The Low preset averaged 124 FPS. Medium settings delivered 95 FPS average, with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 109 FPS. High settings produced 79 FPS average, and the Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration tested, still averaged 61 FPS. This is the only data point where the average dips close to the 60 FPS threshold, though it does not fall below it. The minimum FPS for Ultra at 4K was not recorded, but the average suggests the combo can handle the game at maximum settings in 4K without dropping below the playable line on average.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data implies a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 174 to 356, which is exceptionally high. These numbers suggest the GPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution; the CPU's single-thread and multi-thread performance, as indicated by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1286 and multi-thread score of 13929, is sufficient to feed the RTX 4080 without bottlenecking. The 12-core, 24-thread Ryzen 9 9900X provides ample headroom for the game's engine at lower resolutions.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops by roughly 30-35% across presets compared to 1080p. For example, Low goes from 356 to 230 FPS, and Ultra goes from 174 to 112 FPS. This scaling indicates the GPU is starting to take on more load, as the pixel count increases. The CPU still has performance to spare, evidenced by the high frame rates, but the GPU is now the primary driver of frame output. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the data throughput required at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The average FPS drops further, with Ultra at 61 FPS and High at 79 FPS. The difference between 1440p and 4K is roughly 45-50% fewer frames at the same settings. This is a classic GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's performance, while still relevant, is less of a factor because the GPU is processing a much larger number of pixels. The data shows that the RTX 4080 is the component that determines whether this combo can maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra, and it does so with only a 1 FPS margin on average.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database for Minimum, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 246th out of 3712 tested combos. This places it in the top 7% of all configurations tested for this game. The percentile for the CPU alone is 92, meaning it outperforms 92% of all CPUs in the database. The GPU's percentile is 86, outperforming 86% of all GPUs. The combo's rank reflects that both components are high performers, but the pairing is not the absolute top configuration, suggesting that some combinations with newer or more specialized hardware achieve higher frame rates.

The rank of 246 out of 3712 indicates that while this is a strong setup, there is a meaningful group of configurations that perform better. This is likely due to the GPU being from the 40-series, which is now end-of-life per the production status, rather than the newer 50-series. The data does not specify what the top combos are, but the rank implies that for Minimum, there are 245 other CPU-GPU pairs that deliver higher average FPS across the tested settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this game. For the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, the closest competitors by average benchmark score are the AMD EPYC 9015, the AMD EPYC 7313, the Intel Core i9-14900, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M. The EPYC 9015 scores 57555, which is 0.1% lower than the 9900X's average score of 57498. The EPYC 7313 scores 57399, which is 0.2% higher. The Core i9-14900 scores 58115, which is 1.1% higher, and the Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323, which is 1.4% higher. These deltas are small, meaning that swapping the 9900X for any of these CPUs would result in nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, as the game is not heavily CPU-bound at higher resolutions.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, the nearest rivals are the RTX 4080 SUPER, the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, and the AMD Radeon 8060S. The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080's average score of 54247. The Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher. The RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, which is 2.6% higher. The Radeon 8060S scores 55757, which is 2.7% higher. These deltas are again minimal, indicating that a system with an RTX 4080 SUPER or a Radeon RX 6750 GRE would produce frame rates within a few percent of the RTX 4080 in this game. The practical difference in FPS would be negligible, likely less than 5 frames per second at any given setting.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data provides a clear answer for the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 174 FPS, so it is the best setting. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 112 FPS, again the best setting. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 61 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS threshold. Therefore, at all three resolutions, the Ultra preset is the highest quality setting that maintains an average FPS at or above 60.

For users who prefer a higher frame rate over maximum quality, the data offers options. At 4K, dropping to High settings yields 79 FPS average, and Medium yields 95 FPS average. At 1440p, High yields 148 FPS, and Medium yields 176 FPS. At 1080p, High yields 229 FPS, and Medium yields 273 FPS. The choice depends on whether the user prioritizes visual fidelity or raw frame rate, but the Ultra preset is the recommended maximum for all resolutions based on the 60 FPS playable threshold.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 61 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset averages 79 FPS, and Medium averages 95 FPS.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 112 FPS, so it is the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to the RTX 4080 SUPER for this game?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080. This negligible difference means frame rates in Minimum would be nearly identical.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, frame rates are very high (174-356 FPS), indicating the GPU is not the bottleneck. The CPU's performance is sufficient to drive these frame rates, so the CPU plays a more significant role at this resolution.

Q: What is the rank of this combo among all tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 246th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the top 7% of all configurations.

Q: Does the 4K Ultra setting drop below 60 FPS at any point?

A: The data records an average of 61 FPS for 4K Ultra, but the minimum FPS for that setting was not recorded. The average is above the threshold, but individual frame dips below 60 FPS cannot be ruled out from the available data.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear. This PC can run Minimum at all tested resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 174 FPS, far above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 112 FPS, also comfortably above. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 61 FPS, which just meets the playable threshold. The data shows that the most demanding preset, Ultra, is playable at every resolution. For users who want a higher frame rate buffer at 4K, dropping to High settings provides 79 FPS average, which is a safer margin. The combination of the Ryzen 9 9900X and RTX 4080 is more than capable of handling this 2014 third-person shooter at maximum settings, even at 4K, with the only caveat being the slim 1 FPS margin at 4K Ultra. The benchmark results indicate this is a strong, if not top-tier, configuration for this game.