Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers a decisive performance profile for Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Measured data shows the pairing clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested preset across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, with the most demanding Ultra preset still producing an average of 60 FPS at 3840x2160. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, and optimal settings for this configuration.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each sit within a tight cluster of comparable hardware based on aggregate benchmark scores.

For the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, its average benchmark score of 75,779 places it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755, which scores 75,738, a delta of just 0.1% — effectively identical performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D is nearly indistinguishable at 75,716 (0.1% delta), followed by the AMD EPYC 8224P at 75,582 (0.3% delta) and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 at 75,488 (0.4% delta). For Minimum, any of these processors would behave similarly in CPU-bound scenarios, though the 9950X3D’s 16 cores and 32 threads provide headroom that the data shows is not fully taxed by this game.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER posts an average benchmark score of 54,209, ranking in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 at 54,247, a negligible -0.1% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828 (-1.1%), while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB achieves 55,698 (-2.7%) and the AMD Radeon 8060S reaches 55,757 (-2.8%). The RTX 4080 SUPER’s nearest neighbours are all within roughly 3% of its aggregate score, meaning users with those GPUs would see broadly similar frame rates in Minimum, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU is less of a limiting factor.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution scales. At 1920x1080, the game is heavily CPU-bound. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D’s strong single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1,292) and multi-thread capability (Cinebench R23 multi-core of 42,018) drive frame rates that far exceed what the RTX 4080 SUPER needs to saturate. The Low preset at 1080p produces 354 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 173 FPS — a 181 FPS swing that reflects the GPU beginning to take on more work, but the absolute numbers indicate the CPU maintains a dominant role.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU. Low preset averages 228 FPS, High drops to 147 FPS, and Ultra lands at 112 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p is a 116 FPS reduction, compared to a 181 FPS reduction at 1080p. This narrowing delta suggests the RTX 4080 SUPER is becoming the primary constraint as pixel count rises, though the CPU still provides ample headroom.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Low preset averages 123 FPS, Medium drops to 94 FPS, High reaches 79 FPS, and Ultra just clears the threshold at 60 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is only a 63 FPS drop, far smaller than at lower resolutions, confirming that the RTX 4080 SUPER’s rendering capacity — with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth — determines performance here. The CPU’s role diminishes further, as even the most demanding preset cannot push the GPU hard enough to expose any processor bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the configuration delivers exceptional frame rates across all settings. Low preset averages 354 FPS. Medium averages 271 FPS, with a minimum of 230 FPS and maximum of 312 FPS. High averages 228 FPS. Ultra averages 173 FPS. No minimum or maximum values were recorded for Low, High, or Ultra presets at this resolution, but the averages alone indicate performance far above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but scales downward predictably. Low averages 228 FPS. Medium averages 175 FPS, with a minimum of 149 FPS and maximum of 201 FPS. High averages 147 FPS. Ultra averages 112 FPS. The Medium preset’s recorded range — 149 to 201 FPS — shows consistent frame delivery, with the minimum still more than double the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4080 SUPER’s limits become apparent. Low averages 123 FPS. Medium averages 94 FPS, with a minimum of 80 FPS and maximum of 108 FPS. High averages 79 FPS. Ultra averages exactly 60 FPS, meeting the playable threshold without exceeding it. The Medium preset’s minimum of 80 FPS confirms that even in demanding scenes, the system stays comfortably above 60 FPS at this resolution.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum with authority at all tested resolutions and presets. The verdict by resolution confirms that every setting combination — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 achieves an average FPS at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages exactly 60 FPS, which technically clears the bar but offers no headroom for dips. The data shows Medium at 4K provides a more comfortable 94 FPS average with a minimum of 80 FPS, making it the safer choice for consistent gameplay. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 112 FPS, providing substantial margin above the threshold. At 1920x1080, even the most demanding Ultra preset averages 173 FPS, ensuring a fluid experience with significant overhead.

The RTX 4080 SUPER’s 16 GB VRAM and Ada Lovelace architecture, combined with the Ryzen 9 9950X3D’s 128 MB L3 cache and 5.70 GHz boost clock, create a system that exceeds the requirements of this 2014 title by a wide margin. The only caveat is the 4K Ultra preset, where the 60 FPS average leaves no room for frame-time spikes.

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 highest visual quality available in the test data, and it still delivers nearly three times the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best choice, averaging 112 FPS. This provides a strong balance of visual fidelity and performance, with the average nearly double the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, Ultra averages exactly 60 FPS, which meets the playable requirement but leaves no margin. For users prioritizing a stable experience, Medium at 4K averages 94 FPS with a recorded minimum of 80 FPS, making it the most demanding preset with a comfortable buffer. However, if the goal is maximum quality and the user accepts a 60 FPS average, Ultra is technically playable per the data.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but barely. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is exactly 60 FPS, which meets the playable threshold. No minimum FPS was recorded for this preset, so the average is the only available metric.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gameplay?

A: Ultra at 2560x1440 averages 112 FPS, which is the highest quality setting tested and still provides nearly double the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54,209, which is 0.1% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 at 54,247. Both are within 3% of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU is the dominant factor. The Low preset averages 354 FPS, while Ultra drops to 173 FPS, indicating the GPU becomes more involved at higher settings, but the processor’s capability drives the extreme frame rates.

Q: What is the lowest recorded FPS for this combo?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 80 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 on the Medium preset. All other presets either have no recorded minimum or have minimums above this value.

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

A: It ranks 311 out of 3,712 tested combos, placing it in the top percentile of configurations for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 311 out of 3,712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the top 8.4% of all configurations. This high ranking reflects the measured performance, which exceeds the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset combination. The CPU’s 95th percentile standing and the GPU’s 86th percentile standing contribute to a pairing that is well above average for this title.

The rank is particularly notable given the game’s 2014 release. Minimum is not a demanding title by modern standards, and the data confirms that this high-end 2024-2025 hardware combination substantially overdelivers. The 311th position out of 3,712 does not mean the system struggles — rather, it indicates that many other high-end combos also achieve maximum frame rates, creating a dense cluster near the top of the rankings. For users with this specific hardware, the practical takeaway is that every playable setting is on the table, with only the 4K Ultra preset requiring a tolerance for a 60 FPS average with no headroom.