Minimum

Minimum is a 2014 third-person shooter with benchmark data showing how the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT perform together. The measured results span three resolutions across four quality presets, revealing a component pairing that behaves differently depending on where you set the dial. This analysis examines the raw numbers, the roles each part plays, and what the data implies for anyone running this specific combination.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average frame rate this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded for this pairing at 1920x1080 is 252 FPS on the Low preset. The Medium preset delivers 193 FPS, High drops to 162 FPS, and Ultra settles at 123 FPS.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra experience compare to 1080p Low?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 43. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 252. This represents an 83% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lightest 1080p load to the heaviest 4K load.

Q: Which preset at 1440p provides the most consistent frame pacing based on available data?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 is the only 1440p setting with min and max FPS values recorded: 106 minimum and 143 maximum, with an average of 124 FPS. This 37 FPS spread suggests a playable range, though data for other presets lacks min/max figures for direct comparison.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor at 1080p Low?

A: The data shows 252 FPS at 1080p Low, which is the highest score in the entire measured set. The CPU’s benchmark results — including a 3dmark single-thread score of 696 and a passmark single-thread score of 2562 — indicate the Ryzen 5 3600 can feed frames at this level, but the GPU’s 51st percentile ranking among all GPUs suggests the Radeon RX 7800 XT is still doing substantial work even at low settings.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank among tested configurations?

A: The comboRankInGame field places this pairing at rank 1241 out of 3712 tested combos. This puts it in the top third of all configurations tested for Minimum, though not near the top tier of results.

Q: How much faster is the 1440p High preset compared to 4K High?

A: At 2560x1440 High, the average FPS is 104. At 3840x2160 High, the average FPS is 56. The 1440p result is 85.7% higher than the 4K result, demonstrating a substantial performance penalty from the resolution jump.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT brings 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with bandwidth rated at 624.1 GB/s. The GPU’s boost clock is listed at 2430 MHz, with a game clock of 2124 MHz and a base clock of 1295 MHz. These specifications place the card in the Radeon RX 7000 series, built on RDNA 3.0 architecture with a 5 nm process. The GPU’s benchmark percentile sits at 51, meaning it performs near the middle of all GPUs tracked, with an average benchmark score of 11627.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU handling Minimum’s demands across all tested configurations. At 1080p Low, the card produces 252 FPS, which is the peak performance in this dataset. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 with an average score of 11680 and a delta of -0.5%, along with the AMD Radeon Pro 5500M at 11528 (delta 0.9%). These close scores suggest the RX 7800 XT is positioned in a competitive midrange tier, yet the 16 GB memory capacity and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are notable assets for a game from 2014 that may not fully exploit such resources.

VRAM usage is not directly measured in the fact pack, but the 16 GB allocation is substantial for a title released in 2014. The game’s release date of June 25, 2014, predates many modern texture-heavy workloads, so the GPU likely has headroom even at Ultra settings. The clock behavior is worth examining: the boost clock of 2430 MHz and game clock of 2124 MHz indicate the card can sustain high frequencies under load, which aligns with the strong FPS numbers at lower resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 43 FPS, suggesting the GPU’s raw compute — 37.32 TFLOPS FP32 and 96 ROPs — is being pushed hard by the resolution and settings combination, though the game’s age means it may not leverage all available hardware features.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 3000 series, based on Zen 2 architecture (codenamed Matisse) on a 7 nm process. It runs at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boosts to 4.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU’s cache configuration includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU’s percentile vs all CPUs is 71, with an average benchmark score of 17035.

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 3600 include the Intel Core i7-1260P (avg score 17007, delta 0.2%), Intel Core i5-11400 (avg score 17067, delta -0.2%), AMD EPYC 7573X (avg score 17070, delta -0.2%), and AMD EPYC 7742 (avg score 16998, delta 0.2%). These close deltas indicate the CPU sits in a well-populated performance tier, with no single rival dominating. The CPU’s single-thread performance, measured at 696 in 3dmark single-thread and 2562 in passmark single-thread, suggests it can handle the per-core demands of a 2014 shooter, which often relied on fewer threads.

In the measured FPS data, the CPU’s role becomes clearer when examining the scaling from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 252 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s frame-rate ceiling for this game. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 4605 and cinebench r23 multicore score of 15045 indicate strong multi-threaded capability, but Minimum may not fully utilize 12 threads, potentially leaving the CPU with headroom. The CPU’s 71st percentile ranking suggests it outperforms roughly 71% of all CPUs tracked, which is respectable for a 2019 release paired with a 2023 GPU in a 2014 game. The data implies the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as FPS drops of 35-40% from 1080p to 1440p and further from 1440p to 4K align more with GPU-bound rendering loads.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings based on resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 162 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and offers a balance between visual quality and performance. The Medium preset at 193 FPS and Low at 252 FPS are options for higher refresh-rate displays, but High provides a smoother visual experience for a third-person shooter where detail matters. Ultra at 123 FPS is still playable but represents a 24% drop from High, making it less appealing unless visual fidelity is the priority.

At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 104 FPS, which is solid for most displays. The Medium preset at 124 FPS with a 106-143 FPS range offers the best balance of smoothness and quality, as the min FPS stays above 100. Low at 162 FPS is viable for competitive play, but Ultra at 79 FPS may struggle on higher refresh-rate monitors, with the average dipping below 80. The data suggests Medium or High is the sweet spot at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. High averages 56 FPS, which is just below the ideal 60 FPS target but playable on VRR displays. Medium at 67 FPS with a 57-77 FPS range is the best option for 4K, keeping the minimum above 57 FPS. Low at 87 FPS is suitable for those prioritizing frame rate over detail, while Ultra at 43 FPS is the only preset that drops below 60 FPS on average, making it less recommended for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that Medium is the most balanced preset at 4K, while High is acceptable if you can tolerate occasional dips near 56 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame field places this AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT pairing at rank 1241 out of 3712 tested combos. This position in the top third (approximately 33.4%) indicates the configuration performs competently but not exceptionally for Minimum. The rank reflects the combined capabilities of both components, and the data shows the pairing handles the game well at most settings, with the exception of 4K Ultra where FPS dips to 43.

Comparing to the GPU’s nearest rivals, the RX 7800 XT has an average benchmark score of 11627, which is close to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 at 11680 (delta -0.5%). This suggests that in pure GPU compute terms, the card is comparable to older midrange options, yet the measured FPS in Minimum far exceeds what such older cards might achieve, likely due to the RX 7800 XT’s modern architecture and higher memory bandwidth. The CPU’s rank at 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17035, places it slightly above the Intel Core i7-1260P and AMD EPYC 7742, both at a delta of 0.2%. This close grouping implies the CPU is not a differentiating factor in the combo’s rank, and the overall position is likely driven by the GPU’s mid-tier standing.

The rank of 1241 out of 3712 means there are 2471 combos ranked higher, which includes systems with more powerful GPUs or CPUs. However, for this specific pairing, the data shows it can achieve high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, making it a capable setup for Minimum despite the modest overall rank.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS data shows a clear progression across presets. Low averages 252 FPS, Medium averages 193 FPS with a min of 164 and max of 222, High averages 162 FPS, and Ultra averages 123 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 129 FPS, demonstrating a significant impact from settings. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 164 indicates that even under load, the frame rate stays well above 144 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 162 FPS for Low, 124 FPS for Medium (with min 106 and max 143), 104 FPS for High, and 79 FPS for Ultra. The delta between Low and Ultra is 83 FPS, which is less pronounced than at 1080p, suggesting the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 106 ensures a smooth experience on most 1440p monitors, even those with 120 Hz refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop to 87 FPS for Low, 67 FPS for Medium (with min 57 and max 77), 56 FPS for High, and 43 FPS for Ultra. The range from Low to Ultra is 44 FPS, indicating that settings have a smaller relative impact at 4K. The Medium preset’s max FPS of 77 and min of 57 show a 20 FPS fluctuation, which could be noticeable on a 60 Hz display but manageable on VRR screens. The Ultra preset at 43 FPS is the only configuration in the entire dataset that falls below 60 FPS average, making it the most demanding scenario tested.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals how performance scales as resolution increases. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops by 35.7% on High (162 to 104 FPS), 35.8% on Low (252 to 162 FPS), 35.8% on Medium (193 to 124 FPS), and 35.8% on Ultra (123 to 79 FPS). This consistent ~36% drop across all presets indicates that the scaling is resolution-driven rather than settings-driven, suggesting the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases.

Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, the drops are more variable: High drops from 104 to 56 FPS (46.2% reduction), Low from 162 to 87 FPS (46.3% reduction), Medium from 124 to 67 FPS (46.0% reduction), and Ultra from 79 to 43 FPS (45.6% reduction). The larger percentage drop from 1440p to 4K compared to 1080p to 1440p suggests the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute are being taxed more heavily at 4K. The 16 GB VRAM and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient, but the 96 ROPs and 37.32 TFLOPS may not scale efficiently at this resolution for a 2014 game that likely doesn’t use modern rendering techniques.

The limiting component analysis is telling: at 1080p Low, the 252 FPS result is likely near the CPU’s maximum frame output for this game, given the Ryzen 5 3600’s single-thread score of 696. At 4K Ultra, the 43 FPS result is clearly GPU-bound, as the resolution and settings overwhelm the GPU’s capabilities. The data implies that this combo is CPU-limited at low resolutions and low settings, but GPU-limited at high resolutions and high settings. The crossover appears to occur somewhere between 1080p High and 1440p High, where the FPS drop becomes more pronounced relative to settings changes. For most users, this means the pairing is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but 4K requires careful settings management to stay above 60 FPS.