Minimum

Minimum is a 2014 third-person shooter that, in this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, proves to be far more demanding on the GPU than the CPU at higher resolutions, while at 1080p the processor still keeps pace with even the most extreme frame rates the graphics card can produce. The measured data shows a system that is exceptionally well-balanced for this title, with the RTX 4080 SUPER acting as the primary bottleneck at 4K and the Ryzen 5 7400F providing ample headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across three resolutions and four quality presets, examines the scaling behavior, and provides practical settings recommendations based solely on the provided benchmark results.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data for Minimum reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern, though with some interesting nuances at the top end. When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops by roughly 35-36% across all settings, which is a substantial but expected reduction given the 1.78x increase in pixel count. However, the jump from 1440p to 4K (3840x2160) is where the RTX 4080 SUPER really starts to feel the load, with the average FPS falling by another 46-47% across the board. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the definitive limiting component at 4K, as the pixel count doubles from 1440p, and the performance hit is nearly proportional.

At 1080p, the data suggests the system is not purely GPU-limited. The Low preset achieves an average of 354 FPS, and the High preset hits 228 FPS. These are extremely high frame rates that indicate the CPU is still managing to feed the GPU effectively, but the scaling between presets at 1080p is not perfectly linear. The gap between Low and Medium at 1080p is 83 FPS (354 to 271), while the gap between Medium and High is 43 FPS (271 to 228). This compression at the top end hints that the Ryzen 5 7400F's six cores and twelve threads are starting to approach their ceiling, though it is still delivering playable and competitive frame rates.

The 4K data tells a cleaner story. At 3840x2160, the difference between Low (123 FPS) and Medium (94 FPS) is 29 FPS, and between Medium and High (79 FPS) is 15 FPS. The scaling here is much more gradual, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where the render resolution is the dominant factor. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 60 FPS, which is exactly at the threshold for many 60Hz displays, but the data also shows that the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, not the processor. The fact that the 4K Low preset still achieves 123 FPS indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER has enough raw horsepower to handle this game at high frame rates even at the highest resolution, provided the visual load is reduced.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, and its benchmark results in Minimum are primarily dictated by its memory subsystem and shading power. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. This is a substantial amount of memory bandwidth that is crucial for a third-person shooter with large, open environments, as it allows the GPU to stream textures and geometry without stuttering. The 16 GB capacity is also more than sufficient for this game, even at 4K Ultra, where the data shows a 60 FPS average, indicating the memory is not a limiting factor.

Clock speeds are another strong suit. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2295 MHz and boosts to 2550 MHz. This high boost clock, combined with 10240 shading units and 320 texture mapping units, explains why the card is able to achieve 354 FPS at 1080p Low and 228 FPS at 1080p High. The pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s are also key contributors, as they directly influence how quickly the GPU can fill pixels and apply textures at higher resolutions. The data shows that even at 4K High, the card maintains a 79 FPS average, which confirms its fill-rate capabilities.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 54209 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 54247 with a deltaPct of -0.1%. This indicates that the SUPER variant offers no meaningful performance advantage over the base RTX 4080 in synthetic workloads, but in actual game data, the 4080 SUPER is the one driving these measured FPS numbers. The nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, have a higher average score (55698) but a negative deltaPct of -2.7%, which is a statistical anomaly given the FPS results. In practice, the 4080 SUPER's high boost clock and large memory bandwidth are the primary factors enabling the high frame rates observed in Minimum.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K with a playable frame rate?

A: Yes, the data shows the RTX 4080 SUPER achieves an average of 60 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, and 79 FPS at High settings. For a third-person shooter, 60 FPS is a solid baseline, and the High preset provides a healthier margin of 19 FPS over the Ultra preset.

Q: What is the best resolution for maximizing frame rate without sacrificing too much visual quality?

A: The 2560x1440 High preset delivers an average of 147 FPS, which is a significant jump from the 4K High average of 79 FPS. This represents an 86% increase in frame rate for a resolution that is still visually demanding, making 1440p the sweet spot for this pairing.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as frame rates drop proportionally with resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU shows signs of being a co-limiter, as the scaling between presets begins to compress, but the Ryzen 5 7400F still delivers high enough FPS to avoid being a bottleneck in practice.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080 in this system?

A: The measured data does not include FPS for the standard RTX 4080, but synthetic benchmarks show the two are nearly identical, with the RTX 4080 scoring 54247 and the RTX 4080 SUPER scoring 54209, a deltaPct of -0.1%. The SUPER's performance in Minimum is therefore expected to be very similar to the base model.

Q: Is the 16 GB of VRAM on the RTX 4080 SUPER enough for Minimum?

A: Yes, the 16 GB of GDDR6X memory is more than adequate for this game. The 4K Ultra preset only requires enough VRAM to achieve a 60 FPS average, and the card is not memory-limited, as evidenced by the high frame rates at all resolutions and settings.

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile compared to other processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750. This places it in the upper tier of processors, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores 32707, which is a deltaPct of 0.1%, indicating they are virtually tied in synthetic tests.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is comprehensive, covering three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields an average of 354 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset. The Medium preset at 1080p drops to 271 FPS, with a minimum of 230 FPS and a maximum of 312 FPS, indicating some frame time variance but still an exceptionally smooth experience. High at 1080p averages 228 FPS, and Ultra drops to 173 FPS. The fact that even Ultra at 1080p remains above 170 FPS shows that the RTX 4080 SUPER is never truly stressed at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset still achieves an impressive 228 FPS, which is identical to the 1080p High average. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 175 FPS, with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 201 FPS. High at 1440p drops to 147 FPS, and Ultra trails at 112 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 116 FPS, which is a significant spread that gives users a wide range of choices depending on their display's refresh rate and visual preferences. The 1440p Medium preset's 175 FPS average is particularly notable, as it provides a 60 FPS headroom over the 4K High preset while still delivering solid visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates become more moderate but remain highly playable. The Low preset averages 123 FPS, which is over double the 60 FPS threshold for most displays. Medium at 4K averages 94 FPS, with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 108 FPS, showing that the GPU maintains a consistent frame rate without major dips. High at 4K averages 79 FPS, and Ultra drops to exactly 60 FPS. The progression from 1080p Low (354 FPS) to 4K Ultra (60 FPS) represents a 83% reduction in frame rate, but the system never falls below the playable threshold of 60 FPS even at the highest settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this system depend on the target display resolution. For 1920x1080 users with a high refresh rate monitor (144Hz or 240Hz), the High preset at 228 FPS is the best choice, as it offers a substantial visual upgrade over Low while still providing more than enough frame rate headroom to max out most displays. The Ultra preset at 1080p, which averages 173 FPS, is also viable for 144Hz monitors, but the 55 FPS difference between High and Ultra may not justify the visual gains for competitive play.

For 2560x1440, the High preset at 147 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it balances visual quality with a frame rate that exceeds 144Hz. If a user prefers to push visual fidelity, the Ultra preset at 112 FPS is still smooth enough for a third-person shooter, but it drops below the 144Hz threshold. The Medium preset at 175 FPS is an alternative for those who prioritize frame rate over quality, offering a 28 FPS advantage over High while still looking respectable. The 1440p Low preset at 228 FPS is overkill for most displays, so it is not recommended unless targeting a 240Hz panel.

At 3840x2160, the High preset at 79 FPS is the clear winner, as it provides a 19 FPS margin over the Ultra preset's 60 FPS average. This extra headroom is crucial for avoiding frame rate dips in intense combat scenarios, and the visual difference between High and Ultra is often imperceptible in fast-paced gameplay. The Medium preset at 94 FPS is also a strong choice for 4K users who want even more smoothness, but it sacrifices some texture quality. The Ultra preset at 60 FPS is playable but leaves no room for error, so it is only recommended for players with VRR displays who can tolerate minor fluctuations.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a six-core, twelve-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz, combined with 32 MB of shared L3 cache, provide the single-thread performance necessary to drive high frame rates in Minimum. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 354 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution. The processor's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 and multi-core score of 21765 confirm its capability, with the multi-core result placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when examining the frame rate scaling at 1080p. The difference between Low (354 FPS) and Medium (271 FPS) is 83 FPS, but the difference between Medium and High (228 FPS) is only 43 FPS. This compression suggests that the CPU is beginning to limit the GPU's ability to render frames at higher settings, as the added visual effects require more draw calls and physics calculations. However, the Ryzen 5 7400F's 12 threads handle this load admirably, as even the Ultra preset at 1080p maintains a 173 FPS average, which is still far above the refresh rate of most gaming monitors.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7400F is essentially on par with the Intel Core i5-14600T, which has an average benchmark score of 32707 versus the Ryzen's 32750, a deltaPct of 0.1%. This indicates that in synthetic workloads, the two CPUs are interchangeable. In Minimum, the Ryzen's high boost clock ensures that it never becomes the primary limiting factor, even at 1440p where the GPU is more heavily loaded. The 4K data further confirms this, as the frame rates there are purely dictated by the RTX 4080 SUPER, with the CPU providing all the necessary data to keep the GPU fed without any signs of stuttering or frame pacing issues.