Minimum

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 311th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. That places this configuration in the top 8.4% of all tested systems, a strong showing for a game that originally launched in 2014. The percentile data reinforces this: the CPU sits at the 91st percentile among all tested CPUs, while the GPU lands at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. This is not a combination that struggles with the title; rather, it is one that sits comfortably in the upper echelon of tested hardware.

What matters more is how this rank translates into actual playability. The combination of a 12-core, 24-thread Zen 5 processor with a 16 GB Ada Lovelace GPU produces frame rates that are, in every measured configuration, far above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows a system that is over-provisioned for the game's demands, but that over-provisioning buys headroom for future titles and for maximum settings at high refresh rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

For Minimum, the balance between CPU and GPU shifts depending on resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the GPU is not the limiting factor; the data shows the low preset producing 354 FPS average, which is a massive number that indicates the CPU is doing the heavy lifting at this resolution. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is stark: 354 FPS down to 173 FPS, a drop of 181 FPS or roughly 51% when moving from the least to most demanding preset. This suggests that at 1080p, the GPU is being tasked more heavily as settings increase, but even at Ultra, the frame rate remains extraordinarily high.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with a tighter spread. Low preset delivers 228 FPS, while Ultra drops to 112 FPS. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra is about 51% again, but the absolute numbers are lower because the GPU is working harder at the higher resolution. The 1440p Medium preset shows a min FPS of 149 and a max of 201, which brackets the average of 175 closely, indicating consistent frame delivery without major spikes.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes clearly dominant. The Low preset yields 123 FPS, but Ultra drops to exactly 60 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset lands right at the playable threshold, and it is here that the GPU's 16 GB frame buffer and 736.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth are being fully utilized. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 63 FPS drop, or roughly 51% again, but the absolute values are much lower, confirming that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary determinant of performance at this resolution. The CPU, with its 128 MB of L3 cache and high single-core throughput, remains more than adequate even at 4K, but the data clearly shows that the GPU is the bottleneck when pushing 8.3 million pixels.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. The Low preset averages 354 FPS, which is the highest measured figure in the entire dataset. Medium preset averages 271 FPS, with a minimum of 230 and a maximum of 312 FPS, showing a narrow 82 FPS range that indicates stable frame pacing. High preset averages 228 FPS. Ultra preset averages 173 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS threshold and more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, performance remains robust. Low preset averages 228 FPS. Medium preset averages 175 FPS, with a minimum of 149 and a maximum of 201 FPS. High preset averages 147 FPS. Ultra preset averages 112 FPS. Every preset at this resolution clears the playable threshold by a wide margin, and even the minimum FPS at Medium (149) is more than double the 60 FPS target.

At 3840x2160, the numbers tell a different story. Low preset averages 123 FPS, which is still strong for 4K. Medium preset averages 94 FPS, with a minimum of 80 and a maximum of 108 FPS. High preset averages 79 FPS. Ultra preset averages exactly 60 FPS, which is precisely at the playable threshold. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset does not have comfortable headroom above 60 FPS, but it does meet the minimum bar.

The data lacks min and max values for several presets, notably all Low, High, and Ultra entries, but the available min/max figures for Medium presets at each resolution show consistent behavior: the 1080p Medium range spans 230-312 FPS, the 1440p Medium range spans 149-201 FPS, and the 4K Medium range spans 80-108 FPS. The spread narrows as resolution increases, which is expected as the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Minimum. The verdict data is unambiguous: at every resolution, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are listed as playable, meaning they all meet or exceed the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 173 FPS, which is nearly three times the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra also delivers, averaging 112 FPS, comfortably above 60. At 3840x2160, Ultra is still playable, but it sits right at the 60 FPS threshold with an average of exactly 60 FPS.

For a game from 2014, this hardware is massive overkill at 1080p and 1440p. The only scenario where the system is pushed is 4K Ultra, where it barely clears the bar. If you are targeting 4K and want to stay above 60 FPS with margin, the data suggests dropping to High preset, which averages 79 FPS, or Medium, which averages 94 FPS. But the strict verdict is that even Ultra at 4K is playable, just without much headroom.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for both components provides context for what else would behave similarly. For the CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is the closest match, with an average benchmark score of 55093 versus the Ryzen's 54762, a delta of -0.6%, meaning the Intel part is essentially tied with the AMD chip. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K scores 54053, which is 1.3% lower. The Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53701, 2% lower, and the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53620, 2.1% lower. All four rivals are within 2.1% of the Ryzen 9 9900X3D's average benchmark score, so swapping to any of these would produce nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the closest rival, with an average score of 54247 versus the RTX 4080 SUPER's 54209, a delta of -0.1%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, 2.7% higher. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, 2.8% higher. These deltas are small, and in a game like Minimum, which is not particularly demanding, any of these GPUs would deliver similar frame rates. The practical takeaway is that if you cannot find the RTX 4080 SUPER, the regular RTX 4080 would be a drop-in replacement with negligible performance difference, and even the AMD alternatives listed would not meaningfully change the gameplay experience at 1080p or 1440p.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 173 FPS. This is the clear choice for maximum visual quality at 1080p, and the frame rate is high enough to drive a 144 Hz or even 165 Hz monitor without issue.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, averaging 112 FPS. This provides a 52 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold, which is sufficient for smooth gameplay on a 144 Hz display, though you will not hit the full refresh rate. If you want to maximize frame rate, the Medium preset at 175 FPS or High at 147 FPS are also excellent options.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, but it averages exactly 60 FPS. This leaves no margin, so if you prefer a safety buffer, High at 79 FPS or Medium at 94 FPS are better choices. The data shows that Ultra at 4K is technically playable, but it is right at the edge. For a game like Minimum, where the visual difference between High and Ultra may be subtle, choosing High at 4K gives you 19 FPS of additional headroom, which is a more comfortable experience. The Medium preset at 94 FPS is the best balance of quality and performance at 4K if you want to stay well clear of the 60 FPS floor.