Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER presents an interesting study in bottleneck dynamics for Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The data shows a configuration where a high-end, end-of-life GPU is paired with a mid-range, Zen 2-based APU. The benchmark results are measured, and the analysis below breaks down how each component contributes to the final frame rates, using only the provided data.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. This is a desktop-class chip on the AM4 socket, and its performance metrics place it in the 75th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17489. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and Intel Core i5-12450H, which have nearly identical average scores (17482 and 17475, respectively), with a deltaPct of 0 and 0.1. This indicates the 4600G is a solidly mainstream performer, but not a top-tier part.

In the context of Minimum, the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are more than sufficient. The 3DMark max-thread score of 4889 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13593 show ample headroom for a game of this era. Single-thread performance is also respectable, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 726 and a Passmark single-thread score of 2653. The game’s physics and logic are unlikely to be a limitation for this processor. However, the data suggests that the CPU is not the primary driver of performance in this specific pairing. At lower resolutions and settings, the frame rates scale dramatically, indicating that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting and the CPU is keeping up without becoming a major constraint. The 8 MB of shared L3 cache is adequate for the game’s data flow, and the dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth is standard for the platform.

The key takeaway is that the 4600G provides a stable, capable foundation. It is not a weak link that would prevent the system from reaching high frame rates, but its performance ceiling is far below what the RTX 4080 SUPER can deliver. The data shows that the CPU's role is to provide consistent frame pacing without introducing stutter, which it does effectively given its benchmark scores relative to its closest competitors. The 0.1% deltaPct from the Intel Core i5-12450H shows it is essentially on par with that mobile chip, meaning it is a competent processor for gaming but does not have the sheer throughput of higher-end desktop parts.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this configuration. It is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD103 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a massive 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its clocks are 2295 MHz base and 2550 MHz boost, with memory running at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). This card is in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53610. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, scores 53489, a deltaPct of 0.2, meaning the 4080 SUPER is marginally ahead on average.

For Minimum, this GPU is overwhelmingly powerful. The measured FPS data shows this clearly. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 280.7 FPS, and even at Ultra settings, it maintains 173.7 FPS. This demonstrates that the GPU is rarely the limiting factor at 1080p. The 16 GB VRAM is an enormous amount of memory for a 2014 title, ensuring that texture loading and memory capacity are non-issues. The Passmark G3D score of 34245 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 are indicative of a top-tier graphics processor.

The GPU's performance is so high that the frame rates are likely limited by the CPU or the game engine itself at lower resolutions. However, at 4K, the GPU’s role becomes more critical. The data shows a clear scaling of frame rates with resolution and settings, which is the expected behavior for a GPU-bound scenario. The RTX 4080 SUPER is not a bottleneck; it is the engine driving the high frame rates, and its capabilities are so far beyond the game's requirements that it can brute-force even the most demanding settings at 4K, as evidenced by the 63.1 FPS average at 3840x2160 Ultra. The 2.9% deltaPct ahead of the RTX 5070 Ti (52086) shows it is a strong performer even compared to newer hardware.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Minimum with this combo for a high refresh rate monitor?*

A: At 2560x1440, the system delivers 231.2 FPS on Low and 147.7 FPS on High, which are excellent for high-refresh-rate displays. At 1920x1080, it is even higher, with 280.7 FPS on Low and 230.9 FPS on High.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in overall benchmark performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17489. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, scores 17482, resulting in a deltaPct of 0. This indicates they are statistically tied in average performance.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER significantly faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 53610, while the Radeon RX 6900 XT scores 53489. The deltaPct is 0.2, meaning the 4080 SUPER is only 0.2% faster on average, which is a negligible difference.

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

A: Yes, the measured data shows an average FPS of 63.1 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating a playable experience.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS on Low is 280.7, while on Ultra it is 173.7. This represents a significant drop of 107 FPS when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: Does the CPU's performance limit the GPU at 1080p?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080 Low, the system achieves 280.7 FPS. Given that the RTX 4080 SUPER is far more powerful than the CPU, this high frame rate suggests the CPU is managing to feed the GPU effectively, though it may be approaching its limit.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system's performance across different configurations. The pattern is consistent: higher resolutions and higher settings reduce frame rates, but the system remains highly playable throughout.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 123.8 FPS
• Medium: 94.9 FPS
• High: 76.3 FPS
• Ultra: 63.1 FPS

At 4K, the system holds above 60 FPS even on Ultra, which confirms the GPU’s raw power. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 48% reduction in frame rate (from 123.8 to 63.1 FPS), showing the impact of the higher graphical load.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 231.2 FPS
• Medium: 171.7 FPS
• High: 147.7 FPS
• Ultra: 112.0 FPS

At 1440p, the system is exceptionally fast, with even Ultra settings producing 112 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 119.2 FPS, indicating a significant performance headroom for users who prefer lower latency over visual fidelity.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 280.7 FPS
• Medium: 258.4 FPS
• High: 230.9 FPS
• Ultra: 173.7 FPS

At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with the Low preset reaching 280.7 FPS. The difference between Medium and High is 27.5 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 57.2 FPS, demonstrating that the Ultra preset has a substantial performance cost. The data suggests that at this resolution, the system is likely CPU-limited at the lower settings, as the frame rate does not scale as dramatically as it does at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 157th out of 1733 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the top 9% of all configurations tested in our database. The high rank is almost entirely attributable to the RTX 4080 SUPER, which is a top-tier GPU. The CPU, while not a flagship, is sufficient to avoid becoming a significant bottleneck in most scenarios, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU is the primary limiting factor.

The rank of 157 out of 1733 indicates that this is a very strong configuration for this game. The systems ranked above it likely feature more powerful CPUs, such as the latest high-core-count processors, which could push frame rates even higher in CPU-bound scenarios at 1080p. However, the performance at 4K and 1440p is already excellent, and the difference between this combo and those ranked higher is likely to be small, especially given the diminishing returns of CPU performance at higher resolutions. The data confirms that this is a well-balanced pairing for Minimum, with the GPU providing the vast majority of the performance headroom. The 157th rank is a strong showing, meaning that users can expect a high-quality experience without any major compromises.