Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a strong performance profile for Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. The combination ranks 644th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 17.4% of all systems tested. This ranking is a direct reflection of the hardware's ability to leverage both high refresh rate gaming at lower resolutions and consistent frame pacing at higher resolutions, with the data showing a system that is well-balanced but with clear GPU-bound characteristics at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 644 out of 3712 tested configurations indicates a high-performing setup that should provide a premium experience in Minimum. This is a top-tier result, suggesting that the pairing of the 5500X3D and RTX 4070 SUPER is well-suited for this title. The data shows the system is capable of producing frame rates that far exceed standard display refresh rates at 1080p, and it maintains playable, smooth performance even at the demanding 4K resolution with Ultra settings.

The ranking becomes more impressive when considering the individual component benchmarks. The CPU sits in the 85th percentile when compared to all other processors, and the GPU is in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. The system's overall combination rank of 644 out of 3712 (top 17.4%) is consistent with the high standing of both individual parts. This alignment suggests that neither component is a significant bottleneck in this game, allowing the system to perform near its combined potential. The benchmark results indicate that this combo is not merely capable, but is positioned to deliver a high-end experience, making it a top-tier option for players prioritizing high frame rates and high visual fidelity.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of graphical performance in this combo, and its specifications are well-matched to the demands of Minimum. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This generous memory allocation and bandwidth ensure that texture loading and asset streaming are not limiting factors, even at 4K resolution. The GPU's core operates at a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, providing the raw compute power needed to maintain high frame rates.

The RTX 4070 SUPER's architecture, Ada Lovelace, is built on a 5 nm process and includes 7168 shading units. This hardware configuration translates directly into the measured performance. At 1440p High settings, the combo achieves 128 FPS, and at 1080p High, it reaches 199 FPS. These numbers show the GPU is the central component in achieving high refresh rates. The data indicates that the GPU's performance is the deciding factor in the frame rate scaling, as the FPS drops consistently as resolution increases. While the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, the GPU's workload becomes the limiting factor at 4K, as evidenced by the significant frame rate reduction when moving from 1440p to 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling that identifies the system's performance bottleneck at different resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 310 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 200 FPS, a decrease of 35.5%. At 4K Low, the system produces 108 FPS, which is a further 46% reduction from the 1440p result. This steep drop-off indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases.

The scaling pattern holds across all settings. At High settings, the system produces 199 FPS at 1080p, 128 FPS at 1440p, and 69 FPS at 4K. This represents a 35.7% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 46.1% drop from 1440p to 4K. The consistent percentage drop across settings strongly suggests that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The CPU's role becomes less significant as the resolution increases, because the GPU takes longer to render each frame, giving the CPU ample time to prepare the next one. The data shows that this combo is capable of excellent performance at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K performance, while playable, is significantly more demanding on the GPU.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes, but with a caveat. The measured data shows an average of 53 FPS at 4K with Ultra settings. This is playable, but it is the lowest frame rate recorded for this combo and will not take full advantage of high refresh rate displays.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system to achieve the highest frame rates?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 310 FPS. Even at 1080p with High settings, it reaches 199 FPS. The data shows that 1080p is where the system performs best in terms of raw frame rate output.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in general GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, scores 43262, which is a 0.1% difference (the M6000 is slightly higher). It is also comparable to the GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile, which is also 0.1% ahead.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D a significant factor in this game's performance?

A: The CPU is a strong performer, with a single-thread score of 2941 and a multithread score of 20363. In Minimum, a third-person shooter, single-thread performance is often critical. The data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions, as the system is able to achieve very high frame rates.

Q: What is the performance difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Medium preset yields an average of 153 FPS, while the High preset yields 128 FPS. This represents a 19.5% performance difference between the two settings presets.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500X3D has an average benchmark score of 37018. It is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, which scores 36945 (a 0.2% difference). It also closely matches the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, which scores 36938 (a 0.2% difference).

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a comprehensive set of measured frame rates across three resolutions and four settings presets. All numbers below are taken directly from the measured FPS data for this specific combo.

• 3840x2160 (4K):
• Ultra: Average FPS is 53.
• High: Average FPS is 69.
• Medium: Average FPS is 82, with a minimum of 70 and a maximum of 95.
• Low: Average FPS is 108.

• 2560x1440 (1440p):
• Ultra: Average FPS is 98.
• High: Average FPS is 128.
• Medium: Average FPS is 153, with a minimum of 130 and a maximum of 176.
• Low: Average FPS is 200.

• 1920x1080 (1080p):
• Ultra: Average FPS is 152.
• High: Average FPS is 199.
• Medium: Average FPS is 237, with a minimum of 202 and a maximum of 273.
• Low: Average FPS is 310.

The data shows a clear hierarchy: lower resolutions and lower settings produce higher frame rates. The system is capable of exceeding 300 FPS at 1080p Low, which is ideal for competitive play. At 1440p, the system remains highly capable, with all settings producing over 98 FPS. Even at 4K, the system provides playable frame rates, with the Low preset hitting 108 FPS and the High preset at 69 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. Its defining feature is the large 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a key asset for gaming performance. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong, with a single-thread score of 2941 and a multithread score of 20363.

In the context of Minimum, a third-person shooter, the CPU's single-thread performance is crucial for handling game logic and physics. The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at 1080p, as the system achieves 310 FPS on Low settings, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU at a very high rate. However, the CPU's performance becomes less critical as resolution increases. At 4K, the GPU's rendering workload becomes the primary constraint, and the CPU's role diminishes. The 5500X3D's position in the 85th percentile of all CPUs and its near-identical benchmark scores to rivals like the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (0.2% difference) and the Intel Core i9-12900T (-0.3% difference) confirm it is a high-end gaming processor that can support the RTX 4070 SUPER effectively without creating a significant bottleneck in this game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user's display and performance priorities. The data provides clear options for different scenarios.

For players with a 1080p display with a high refresh rate (144Hz or higher), the High preset is the best choice. It delivers an average of 199 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors and provides a smooth, responsive experience. The Medium preset offers even more headroom at 237 FPS, but the visual fidelity increase from Medium to High is generally worth the 16% performance cost.

For 1440p displays, the High preset is again the recommended choice. It provides an average of 128 FPS, which is ideal for 120Hz or 144Hz monitors. The Ultra preset is also viable, delivering 98 FPS, which is still smooth, but the jump from High to Ultra may not be visually significant enough to justify the 23% performance drop for all users.

For 4K displays, the Medium preset is the best balance of visual quality and performance. It delivers an average of 82 FPS, which is a solid, playable experience. The High preset is also an option at 69 FPS, but the Ultra preset at 53 FPS is likely to feel less smooth. The Low preset at 108 FPS is the only way to get a high refresh rate experience at 4K, but it comes at a significant cost to visual fidelity. In summary, High settings at 1080p and 1440p provide the best overall experience, while Medium is the recommended starting point for 4K gaming.