Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination delivers exceptional performance in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. Benchmark results show this pairing is capable of running the game at maximum settings across all tested resolutions, with average frame rates well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The RTX 4090, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, pairs with the 12-core Zen 5-based CPU to create a system that leaves no performance headroom unexplored. The data indicates that even at 4K Ultra, the combination sustains 67 FPS average, demonstrating that this hardware is far more powerful than the game demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces extraordinarily high frame rates that will satisfy any high-refresh-rate display. The Low preset achieves an average of 394 FPS, while the Medium preset reaches 301 FPS average with a minimum of 256 FPS and a maximum of 347 FPS. The High preset delivers 253 FPS average, and even the Ultra preset maintains a robust 193 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is almost certainly limited by CPU performance or game engine constraints rather than GPU capability, as the RTX 4090 has significant headroom at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high. The Low preset produces an average of 254 FPS, with Medium at 194 FPS average (minimum 165 FPS, maximum 223 FPS). High settings yield 163 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 124 FPS average. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable performance reduction of roughly 35-36% across most presets, indicating that the GPU is beginning to take on more responsibility while the CPU continues to feed it adequately.

At 3840x2160, the system still maintains very playable frame rates. The Low preset averages 137 FPS, Medium averages 105 FPS (minimum 89 FPS, maximum 120 FPS), and High averages 88 FPS. The Ultra preset, which represents the most demanding configuration, still achieves an average of 67 FPS. This represents a further 46% performance drop from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings, confirming that the RTX 4090 is the primary performance driver at this resolution. The minimum FPS data available only for Medium settings shows the frame delivery remains consistent, with the 89 FPS minimum at 4K Medium still far exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 4K?*

A: Yes. Benchmark results show the combination achieves 67 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold by 7 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 193 FPS at 1920x1080 to 67 FPS at 3840x2160, representing a 65% reduction. At Low settings, the drop is from 394 FPS to 137 FPS, a 65% reduction as well.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 or the Ryzen 9 9900X3D the limiting factor?

A: At 1080p, the extremely high frame rates (394 FPS Low) suggest CPU or engine limits. At 4K, the larger performance drops between presets indicate the GPU becomes the primary constraint, particularly at Ultra settings.

Q: What is the best preset to use for maximum visual quality at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves 124 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the highest visual fidelity available in the game.

Q: Does the system maintain consistent frame delivery at 4K Medium settings?

A: Yes. The measured data shows a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS, with an average of 105 FPS. The 31 FPS spread between minimum and maximum indicates generally smooth performance.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This CPU and GPU pairing ranks 126th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the top 3.4% of all tested configurations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in performance bottleneck as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D's 12 cores and 24 threads provide ample processing power, evidenced by the 394 FPS Low preset result. The relatively small performance gap between presets at 1080p (394 FPS Low vs 193 FPS Ultra) suggests the CPU is keeping pace with even the most demanding settings without becoming a limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert more influence. The scaling between Low and Ultra presets shows a 51% performance reduction (254 FPS to 124 FPS), which is more pronounced than the 51% reduction seen at 1080p (394 FPS to 193 FPS). This indicates the RTX 4090 is becoming more relevant to overall performance, though the CPU still delivers frame rates well above what most displays can show.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The performance difference between Low and Ultra presets is a 51% reduction (137 FPS to 67 FPS), consistent with the pattern, but the absolute numbers demonstrate the GPU is working harder. The 88 FPS High preset and 67 FPS Ultra preset at 4K show that the RTX 4090's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth are being utilized to their full extent. The CPU's role diminishes at this resolution, as the 4K workload stresses the GPU's 16384 shading units and 512 TMUs more heavily than the CPU's processing capabilities.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 9 9900X3D's nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, which scores 55093 (0.6% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K at 54053 (1.3% higher). The Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53701 (2% higher), and the Intel Core i7-14700F achieves 53620 (2.1% higher). These deltaPct values indicate that users with any of these CPUs would experience nearly identical performance in Minimum, as the game does not appear to be heavily dependent on the CPU's 128 MB of L3 cache or 5.50 GHz boost clock.

For the GPU, the RTX 4090's nearest rivals include the Intel Arc Pro A60 with an average score of 60326 (0% difference) and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 at 60140 (0.3% higher). The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896 (2.5% lower), while the AMD Radeon PRO V710 achieves 58657 (2.9% higher). These comparisons show that the RTX 4090's performance is closely matched by several professional-grade GPUs, meaning users with these alternatives would see nearly identical frame rates in Minimum. The Arc Pro A60's identical average score suggests it would deliver essentially the same FPS at all tested resolutions and presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding configuration that maintains playable performance, achieving 193 FPS average. This is the optimal choice for maximum visual quality at this resolution, as it provides the highest fidelity while still delivering over three times the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are again the best option, with an average of 124 FPS. This represents more than double the playable threshold, allowing for smooth gameplay with all visual features enabled. The 124 FPS result confirms that this resolution and preset combination is well within the system's capabilities.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings remain achievable with 67 FPS average. While this is the lowest performance point measured, it still clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by 7 FPS. For users who prefer higher frame rates over maximum fidelity, the High preset at 88 FPS provides a comfortable margin, and Medium at 105 FPS offers even more headroom. The data confirms that every resolution and preset combination tested is playable, making this system effectively unrestricted in how it can run Minimum.

The Verdict

The benchmark data definitively confirms that this system can run Minimum at playable frame rates across all tested configurations. The verdict by resolution shows that at 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with Ultra achieving 67 FPS average. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 124 FPS average, and at 1920x1080, Ultra reaches 193 FPS average. The playable threshold of 60 FPS is exceeded in every single measurement, with the closest margin being the 7 FPS cushion at 4K Ultra.

The data shows no configuration where the system falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Even the most demanding combination of 4K resolution and Ultra settings produces 67 FPS average, which is sufficient for smooth gameplay. The RTX 4090's 24 GB VRAM and the Ryzen 9 9900X3D's processing power combine to deliver a consistent experience regardless of user preference for resolution or visual quality. This is a system that can handle Minimum without compromise.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3712 tested combos in Minimum, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 126th. This places it in the top 3.4% of all tested configurations, demonstrating that it outperforms the vast majority of systems tested for this game. The percentile rankings support this position: the CPU ranks in the 91st percentile versus all CPUs, and the GPU ranks in the 88th percentile versus all GPUs.

The high ranking is consistent with the measured frame rates, which show no playability issues at any resolution or preset. The combination of a top-tier CPU with 128 MB L3 cache and a flagship GPU with 16384 shading units creates a system that sits near the top of the performance hierarchy for Minimum. The 126th rank out of 3712 indicates that only 125 other combinations deliver higher frame rates, making this one of the most capable systems documented in the database for this particular game.