Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a robust performance profile in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. Benchmark results for this combination show a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings, positioning it as a high-performing mid-range contender in the database. The data indicates a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p, with a predictable performance ceiling emerging at 4K Ultra settings. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, and ranking data step by step.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a distinct performance curve as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 178 FPS at 1080p to 115 FPS at 1440p, and further down to 62 FPS at 4K. This represents a 35% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and a 46% decrease from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, indicating that the GPU becomes increasingly stressed at higher pixel counts.

The Low settings preset shows an even more dramatic scaling pattern. At 1080p, the system achieves 277 FPS average, which drops to 179 FPS at 1440p (a 35% reduction) and then to 96 FPS at 4K (a 46% reduction from 1440p). This consistent percentage drop across presets suggests a GPU-bound scenario, where the RTX 3080 Ti's rendering capabilities are the limiting factor rather than the CPU.

Medium settings provide the only complete min/max FPS data in the pack, revealing a 180 FPS minimum at 1080p, 116 FPS minimum at 1440p, and 63 FPS minimum at 4K. The spread between min and max FPS at 1080p is 64 FPS (180 to 244), while at 4K it narrows to 22 FPS (63 to 85). This narrowing spread at higher resolutions indicates more consistent frame pacing, likely because the GPU is working at near-full utilization without CPU bottleneck interference.

Ultra settings show the steepest scaling, with 136 FPS at 1080p dropping to 87 FPS at 1440p (36% reduction) and then to 47 FPS at 4K (46% reduction). The 4K Ultra result of 47 FPS average is the lowest measured figure in the entire dataset, suggesting that this preset pushes the hardware combination to its practical limit for smooth gameplay.

The scaling pattern suggests that the RTX 3080 Ti is the primary performance determinant across all resolutions. The Ryzen 5 5600F with its 6 cores and 12 threads appears sufficient to feed the GPU even at 1080p High, where 178 FPS is achieved without apparent CPU limitation. The consistent percentage drops between resolutions point to pixel throughput as the main bottleneck, a classic GPU-bound characteristic.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 961 out of 3712 total combos for Minimum. This places it in the 74th percentile of all tested systems, indicating a solidly above-average configuration. The rank of 961 means roughly 2,751 other combos perform worse, while 960 perform better.

The combo's ranking reflects a balance between the CPU's 85th percentile standing among all CPUs and the GPU's 83rd percentile among all GPUs. The Ryzen 5 5600F's average benchmark score of 36945 places it within 0.5% of its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36938 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 (a -0.2% delta, meaning the 5600F scores slightly lower). This tight clustering indicates the CPU is competitive with its direct peers, though not a standout performer.

The RTX 3080 Ti's average benchmark score of 41187 is more distinctive. It sits 0.8% above the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (score 40870) and 2% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (score 40377). However, it trails the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB by 1.2% (score 41707) and the Tesla M40 by 1.7% (score 41897). This places the GPU in a competitive mid-to-high tier, though not among the absolute top performers.

The 961st rank out of 3712 combos suggests that while both components are individually strong, the overall system does not crack the top quartile of tested configurations. This is likely due to the CPU's relatively modest standing compared to higher-end processors, even though it does not bottleneck the GPU in this specific game's workload.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture using the GA102 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process with 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die. Its base clock runs at 1365 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz, while memory operates at 1188 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus delivers 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for the game's demands.

The GPU's shading units number 10,240, with 320 TMUs and 112 ROPs. It includes 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The pixel rate is 186.5 GPixel/s and texture rate is 532.8 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 34.10 TFLOPS. These specifications explain the GPU's strong performance in Minimum, particularly at higher resolutions where raw throughput matters most.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU's capability scales predictably with settings. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 277 FPS average, which is the highest measured result. This drops to 212 FPS at Medium, 178 FPS at High, and 136 FPS at Ultra. The 141 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p indicates the GPU has ample headroom at lower settings but becomes constrained by the increased workload of Ultra presets.

At 4K, the GPU's limitations become apparent. The 96 FPS at Low settings is playable, but the 47 FPS at Ultra falls below the threshold for smooth gameplay on many displays. The 12 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient, as no out-of-memory issues are indicated by the data, and the 912.4 GB/s bandwidth supports the high-resolution textures without causing stuttering. The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs is consistent with its measured performance in this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 277, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This represents the system's maximum output in the tested configurations.

Q: How does the combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 961 out of 3712 total combos for Minimum, placing it in the 74th percentile of all tested configurations.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded?

A: The lowest average FPS is 47, measured at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This is the only result below 50 FPS in the entire dataset.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data shows no evidence of CPU bottlenecking at 1080p, as the system achieves 178 FPS at High settings. The consistent percentage drops across resolutions indicate GPU-bound performance throughout.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the GPU?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has a memory bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s, provided by 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus.

Q: How does the CPU rank among all processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36945.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 5000 series, 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 on a 65 W TDP. The CPU uses 7 nm process technology from TSMC, with 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. Its cache configuration includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3 cache.

The CPU's memory support includes DDR4 with dual-channel architecture, providing 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It supports ECC memory and connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The CPU's benchmark scores show a single-thread score of 2872 and a multithread score of 19236, with a passmark physics score of 1043. Its average benchmark score of 36945 places it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs.

In Minimum, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS at 1080p High (178 FPS) suggests the 6-core, 12-thread configuration provides sufficient processing power to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 3080 Ti. The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938 score, 0% delta) and AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018 score, -0.2% delta), showing it performs virtually identically to these alternatives. The CPU's 65 W TDP and 7 nm process indicate efficient operation, though the game's performance suggests the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates across all tested configurations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable performance, with even Ultra settings achieving 136 FPS average. The Medium preset provides a balanced experience at 212 FPS average with a 180 FPS minimum, making it the best choice for high refresh rate displays. High settings at 178 FPS average also offer excellent smoothness, while Low settings at 277 FPS are best for competitive play where maximum frame rate matters most.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers 137 FPS average with a 116 FPS minimum, providing smooth gameplay for most monitors. High settings at 115 FPS average remain playable, while Ultra drops to 87 FPS average, which may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay. Low settings at 179 FPS average offer the best frame rate for competitive scenarios. The 1440p resolution represents a sweet spot for this combo, balancing visual quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, delivering 74 FPS average with a 63 FPS minimum. This is the only 4K preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS. High settings at 62 FPS average are borderline playable, while Low settings at 96 FPS average provide the best performance at this resolution. Ultra settings at 47 FPS average are not recommended for smooth gameplay, as the frame rate falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

For the best overall experience, the Medium preset at 1440p offers the optimal combination of visual fidelity and performance, with 137 FPS average and a 116 FPS minimum ensuring consistent smoothness. Players prioritizing maximum frame rate should use Low settings at 1080p for 277 FPS, while those with 4K displays should accept Medium settings at 74 FPS as the practical limit for this hardware combination.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS dataset for this combo is as follows:

1920x1080 Resolution:

• Low settings: 277 FPS average
• Medium settings: 212 FPS average, 180 FPS minimum, 244 FPS maximum
• High settings: 178 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 136 FPS average

2560x1440 Resolution:

• Low settings: 179 FPS average
• Medium settings: 137 FPS average, 116 FPS minimum, 157 FPS maximum
• High settings: 115 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 87 FPS average

3840x2160 Resolution:

• Low settings: 96 FPS average
• Medium settings: 74 FPS average, 63 FPS minimum, 85 FPS maximum
• High settings: 62 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 47 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern where Medium settings always provide the only complete min/max FPS figures, while other presets only report average FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p shows the widest FPS range (64 FPS spread), while at 4K the range narrows to 22 FPS. This suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU's consistent workload reduces frame time variance, resulting in more stable performance even at lower average frame rates. The overall dataset confirms a GPU-bound system, with the RTX 3080 Ti's performance scaling predictably across all resolutions and settings combinations.