Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a strong performance profile for Minimum, a third-person shooter released on 2014-06-25. Benchmark data, measured across three resolutions and four quality presets, shows this combination consistently clears the 60 FPS playable threshold in most scenarios. At 4K, the combo hits exactly 60 FPS on High settings, while at lower resolutions it provides substantial headroom for maximum visual quality. The following sections break down the measured FPS data, compare nearby alternatives, and provide a clear verdict on this system's capability for the game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. On Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 267 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 204 FPS with a minimum of 174 FPS and a maximum of 235 FPS. High settings produce an average of 171 FPS, while the most demanding Ultra preset still maintains a robust 131 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the RTX 3080 is never the limiting factor, and the Ryzen 9 9900X3D's processing power is more than sufficient for the game's demands.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected reduction from the 1080p figures. The Low preset yields an average of 172 FPS, while Medium settings deliver 132 FPS on average with a minimum of 112 FPS and a maximum of 151 FPS. High settings produce 110 FPS average, and Ultra settings still maintain a comfortable 84 FPS average. The 1440p results demonstrate that this combo can handle high refresh rate gaming at this resolution, with even the most demanding preset staying well above the 60 FPS threshold.

The 3840x2160 results reveal where the system begins to show its limits. At 4K with Low settings, the average FPS is 93, which remains highly playable. Medium settings produce an average of 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS, keeping the experience smooth. High settings exactly hit the 60 FPS average mark, providing a playable experience at the threshold. However, the Ultra preset drops to 45 FPS average, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold and would result in noticeable stuttering during intense gameplay sequences. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to maintain playable frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average benchmark score of 54762. The closest competitor is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF with an average score of 55093, which is 0.6% higher than the Ryzen 9 9900X3D. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K scores 54053, putting it 1.3% behind the Ryzen chip. The Intel Xeon 6505P achieves 53701, a 2% deficit, and the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53620, which is 2.1% lower. These deltaPct values indicate that all four rival CPUs perform within a narrow 2.7% band of each other, meaning any of these processors would deliver nearly identical gameplay performance in Minimum when paired with the same GPU. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D sits at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, placing it firmly in the high-performance tier.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172 and sits at the 68th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are surprisingly close in raw benchmark scores. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, which is 0.3% higher than the RTX 3080. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 also scores 23250, another 0.3% advantage. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273, 0.4% higher, and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276, also 0.4% higher. These deltaPct values are remarkably small, suggesting that in synthetic benchmarks, these GPUs perform nearly identically. However, the actual gaming performance in Minimum could vary based on driver optimization and feature support. The RTX 3080's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for this older game title.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the system can run the Ultra preset while maintaining an average of 131 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and it stays far above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data confirms that the combo has no difficulty at this resolution, with even the heaviest settings leaving massive performance headroom. The minimum FPS for Ultra at 1080p is not listed, but the average of 131 FPS suggests consistent performance.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, delivering an average of 84 FPS. This remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a smooth experience with maximum visual quality. The 1440p Ultra result of 84 FPS is notably higher than the 4K High result of 60 FPS, indicating that the resolution scaling is more favorable than the settings scaling at this level.

At 3840x2160, the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS is the High preset, which produces exactly 60 FPS on average. The Medium preset also qualifies with 71 FPS average, but High offers better visual quality while still meeting the playable threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K falls to 45 FPS, so it should be avoided at this resolution. The High preset at 4K is the maximum quality configuration that maintains playable frame rates, while Low and Medium also remain playable.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum effectively across most configurations. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best setting at exactly 60 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra being the best at 84 FPS average. At 1920x1080, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra achieving 131 FPS average.

The system clears the 60 FPS threshold in 11 out of 12 tested configurations, with the only failure being 4K Ultra at 45 FPS. For gamers targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo provides excellent performance with no compromises needed. At 4K, users should stick to High settings or lower to maintain smooth gameplay. The data shows that the RTX 3080 handles the game's demands well, and the Ryzen 9 9900X3D provides ample processing power for the game's engine. The measured FPS values indicate that this is a capable system for Minimum at all common gaming resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals which component matters more for this game. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 267 on Low to 131 on Ultra, a difference of 136 FPS between the lowest and highest quality presets. This wide spread indicates that the game is primarily GPU-bound at this resolution, as the settings changes directly impact the frame rate. The CPU's role is less critical at 1080p, as even the Ultra preset maintains a high average FPS.

At 2560x1440, the range narrows slightly, with Low producing 172 FPS and Ultra producing 84 FPS. The gap between presets shrinks to 88 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is still the primary bottleneck, but the increased resolution places more strain on the rendering pipeline. The CPU continues to provide sufficient performance, as the minimum FPS at Medium settings is 112, which remains high.

At 3840x2160, the range compresses further, with Low at 93 FPS and Ultra at 45 FPS, a difference of 48 FPS. The 4K resolution significantly increases the GPU workload, and the RTX 3080 becomes the limiting factor at the highest settings. The CPU's role diminishes at 4K because the GPU is saturated with rendering tasks. The scaling between resolutions for the same preset shows this trend clearly: Low settings drops from 267 FPS at 1080p to 172 FPS at 1440p to 93 FPS at 4K. This consistent reduction across resolutions confirms that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining frame rates, while the CPU provides enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck at any tested configuration.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, at 4K the system can run Low, Medium, and High presets with average FPS of 93, 71, and 60 respectively. The Ultra preset falls to 45 FPS and is not playable.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 84 FPS, which is the best visual quality while maintaining smooth performance above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA P106-100 at 0.3% higher, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 at 0.3% higher, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M at 0.4% higher, and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X at 0.4% higher.

Q: What CPU score does the Ryzen 9 9900X3D achieve in multi-core benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X3D achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 47737 and a Geekbench multicore score of 22884. Its average benchmark score is 54762, placing it at the 91st percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Is the 1080p Ultra preset playable?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 131 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for Medium settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 174, with an average of 204 FPS and a maximum of 235 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 1051 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places the system in the upper third of all tested configurations, indicating solid performance relative to the broader database of hardware combinations. The rank of 1051 with 3712 total combos means that approximately 71.7% of tested combos perform worse in this game, while 28.3% perform better. Given that the RTX 3080 is an end-of-life product released on 2020-08-31 and the Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a current-generation processor released on 2025-01-05, this ranking reflects the GPU's older architecture balanced against the CPU's modern processing capabilities. The system's ability to maintain 60 FPS at 4K High settings and 131 FPS at 1080p Ultra demonstrates that this combo remains a capable choice for Minimum, despite the GPU's age relative to the processor.