Minimum

The benchmark data for Minimum with the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 shows a configuration that is overwhelmingly capable at every tested resolution. The combination posts frame rates that are consistently far above the 60 FPS playability threshold, with even the most demanding settings at 4K remaining comfortably fluid. The measured results indicate a system that leaves substantial performance headroom across the board, making it a top-tier option for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the RTX 5080 delivers a high average of 128 FPS on Low settings. Stepping up to Medium reduces the average to 98 FPS, with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS, showing a tight and stable frame delivery. The High preset averages 82 FPS, while the Ultra preset, the most demanding, still maintains a solid 63 FPS average, which is enough to clear the 60 FPS threshold but with less headroom than the lower presets.

Moving down to 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance scales up significantly. The Low preset achieves an average of 238 FPS, a massive jump from the 4K result. Medium settings produce an average of 182 FPS, with the minimum and maximum recorded at 155 and 210 FPS respectively. High follows with 153 FPS average, and even the Ultra preset delivers a very high 117 FPS average, indicating that the resolution is far from a bottleneck for this hardware.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the results are exceptionally high. The Low preset reaches an average of 369 FPS, which confirms the CPU-GPU pair’s ability to feed the frame pipeline. The Medium preset averages 283 FPS, with a minimum of 240 FPS and a maximum of 325 FPS, ensuring a consistently smooth experience. High settings produce 237 FPS average, and the Ultra preset, which would bottleneck many other systems, still averages 181 FPS. The data shows that at 1080p, the system is likely limited more by the game engine’s frame rate cap or other software constraints than by raw hardware capacity.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals in the benchmark database, the CPU and GPU in this combo have close performance counterparts that would yield similar in-game results. For the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is the closest match, with an average benchmark score that is only 0.6% lower. This indicates that a system with that Intel processor would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, assuming the same GPU. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is 1.3% faster in aggregate benchmarks, and the Intel Xeon 6505P is 2% faster, placing them in the same performance tier for this workload.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080’s nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE, which is 2.2% faster in average benchmark scores. This suggests that pairing the Ryzen 9 9900X3D with that AMD card could produce marginally higher frame rates, particularly in GPU-bound scenarios at 4K. Conversely, the AMD Radeon 8060S is only 0.6% slower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 0.7% slower, meaning they would perform almost indistinguishably from the RTX 5080 in this game. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 2.3% slower, still representing a very close alternative.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested configurations for Minimum, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 209th out of 3712 total combos. This places it in the top 5.6% of all tested systems, highlighting its elite performance class. The high ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows that the system is not just playable but exceptionally fast, even at 4K Ultra settings. The rank reflects the combined strength of a top-tier CPU and GPU, and the data suggests that only a small number of more powerful or more specialized configurations would outperform it in this specific title.

The Verdict

The benchmark results are unambiguous: this PC can run Minimum exceptionally well at all tested resolutions and settings. According to the verdict by resolution, every preset at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080 is considered playable, meaning they all achieve an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, the best playable setting is Ultra, with an average of 63 FPS, just clearing the threshold. At 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 117 FPS, providing a significant cushion. At 1080p, the Ultra preset averages 181 FPS, which is far beyond the requirements for a smooth experience. For gamers prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, the Ultra preset is viable at all resolutions, though at 4K it operates with less margin than at lower resolutions. For those seeking the highest possible frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p offers an average of 369 FPS, ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals the distinct roles of the CPU and GPU in Minimum. The performance delta between 1080p and 1440p is relatively small for the Low preset, with the average FPS dropping from 369 to 238, a reduction of 131 FPS. This suggests that at 1080p Low, the system is heavily CPU-bound, as the GPU is not the limiting factor. As resolution increases to 1440p and then 4K, the frame rate drops more substantially—from 238 to 128 FPS at Low settings—indicating that the GPU becomes progressively more important. This is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions.

The impact of graphical settings further clarifies this. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra presets is 65 FPS (128 vs. 63), while at 1080p, the same settings difference is 188 FPS (369 vs. 181). This larger absolute drop at lower resolutions is due to the CPU being able to feed more frames, allowing the GPU workload to scale more directly with the preset. The data shows that the Ryzen 9 9900X3D, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, provides ample processing power to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 5080 at 1080p, but at 4K, the GPU’s rendering load dominates the frame time.

FAQ

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 4K with the highest settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the average frame rate is 63 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The average FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 182, with a minimum of 155 and a maximum of 210 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is 2.2% faster in average benchmark scores, indicating it could provide slightly higher frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios.

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

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 369, which is far higher than at 4K, suggesting the CPU is the primary driver of frame rates at this resolution. The GPU becomes more significant as resolution increases.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 4K to stay above 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 is the best playable setting, averaging 63 FPS. Lower presets like High (82 FPS) and Medium (98 FPS) provide more headroom.

Q: What is the combined rank of this CPU and GPU for this game?

A: The combo ranks 209th out of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players targeting a consistent 60 FPS or higher, the best settings are those that maximize visual quality while maintaining a safe margin above the threshold.

• 3840x2160: The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 63 FPS. This provides the highest visual fidelity while just clearing the playable threshold.

• 2560x1440: The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 117 FPS. This offers a high level of detail with a substantial performance buffer.

• 1920x1080: The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 181 FPS. This allows for maximum settings with an exceptionally high frame rate.