Minimum

# Minimum with AMD Ryzen 5 7500F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a strong performance profile in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Zen 4 part based on the Raphael architecture, clocks between 3.70 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost, providing a solid foundation for the game's workloads. The GPU, built on the Ampere architecture with the GA102 chip, brings 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and a 320-bit bus, pushing bandwidth to 760.3 GB/s. Together, this combo achieves a rank of 526 out of 1733 tested configurations in the game's benchmark database, placing it in the upper third of all tested combos.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 7500F is a desktop processor from AMD's 7000 series, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. Its 6 cores and 12 threads operate at a 3.70 GHz base clock and 5.00 GHz boost clock, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, yielding 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is relevant for a game like Minimum that can be sensitive to memory throughput.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 7500F demonstrates strong single-threaded performance with a 3DMark single-thread score of 974 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218. Its multi-threaded capabilities are equally notable: Cinebench R23 multicore hits 22799, while Geekbench multicore reaches 12686. The CPU's average benchmark score is 24993, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs tested. Compared to its nearest rivals, the 7500F is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-11850H (deltaPct 0.1), slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 8400F (both at -0.3), and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX. These margins are negligible, meaning the 7500F sits in a tightly contested performance band.

For Minimum, the CPU's role is largely about maintaining high frame rates without bottlenecking the GPU. The 3.70 GHz base clock and 5.00 GHz boost provide ample headroom for the game's physics and AI calculations, which are typical of third-person shooters. The 12 threads help with background tasks and any multi-threaded game logic, though the game's 2014 release date means it likely doesn't scale beyond a few cores. The 82nd percentile ranking suggests the CPU is well above average, and the data shows that in this combo, the CPU is capable of feeding the RTX 3080 effectively at most settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the primary driver of visual performance in this combo. It features the GA102 chip on Samsung's 8 nm process, with 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die. The GPU runs at a 1440 MHz base clock and 1710 MHz boost clock, with memory clocked at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective). Its 10 GB of GDDR6X memory operates across a 320-bit bus, delivering 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth — a figure that proves critical at higher resolutions where texture data demands are large.

The RTX 3080's compute resources include 8704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs. It also carries 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores, enabling ray tracing and DLSS features, though Minimum from 2014 predates widespread ray tracing adoption. The GPU's pixel rate is 164.2 GPixel/s and texture rate is 465.1 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance at 29.77 TFLOPS. The card draws up to 320 W TDP and requires a 700 W suggested PSU, using a 1x 12-pin power connector. It supports PCIe 4.0 x16 and outputs via 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a.

In benchmark terms, the RTX 3080 scores 25086 in Passmark G3D and 167014 in Geekbench OpenCL, with a Vulkan score of 145176. Its average benchmark score is 35787, placing it in the 80th percentile of all GPUs. Compared to rivals, the RTX 3080 is 0.2% behind the AMD Radeon Pro Duo (deltaPct -0.2), 0.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon 880M, 0.9% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, and 1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile. These tight margins indicate the RTX 3080 remains competitive against newer and older parts alike.

In Minimum, the RTX 3080's 10 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for the game's textures, even at 4K. The 760.3 GB/s bandwidth ensures that high-resolution assets load without stutter. The measured frame rates show the GPU scaling predictably with resolution and settings, from 46.7 FPS at 4K Ultra to 266.8 FPS at 1080p Low. The GPU's 80th percentile ranking confirms it is a strong performer, though the game's age means the CPU is rarely the limiting factor at lower settings.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 134.1 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the data shows that even the most demanding preset at 1080p is handled comfortably.

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Minimum?*

A: The data shows playable frame rates at all tested resolutions. At 2560x1440, the combo averages 82.9 FPS on Ultra and 170.2 FPS on Low. At 3840x2160, it drops to 46.7 FPS on Ultra but rises to 92.7 FPS on Low. For a 60 FPS target, 1440p High (109.6 FPS) is the sweet spot, while 4K requires lowering settings.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 compare to its nearest rival, the RX 7900 GRE?

A: The RTX 3080's average benchmark score is 35787, which is 0.9% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE's score of 36101. This difference is minor and unlikely to produce a noticeable gap in Minimum's frame rates, given the game's age.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7500F a bottleneck for the RTX 3080?

A: The data suggests not. The CPU's average benchmark score of 24993 places it in the 82nd percentile, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-11850H, trails by just 0.1%. In Minimum, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads with a 5.00 GHz boost clock are sufficient to keep the GPU fed, as evidenced by high frame rates even at 1080p Low (266.8 FPS).

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1440p Medium?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo achieves an average of 133 FPS. This is a strong result, offering smooth gameplay with a good balance between visual quality and performance.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance impact the game?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F scores 3218 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 974 in 3DMark single-thread. These scores indicate strong single-threaded capability, which is important for Minimum's main game loop and AI logic. The CPU's performance here is well above average, ensuring minimal frame time spikes.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings depend on the user's resolution and performance targets. At 1920x1080, every preset delivers playable frame rates: Low averages 266.8 FPS, Medium 204.4 FPS, High 173.7 FPS, and Ultra 134.1 FPS. For competitive play or high-refresh monitors, Low or Medium is recommended to maximize frame rates, while Ultra is viable for those prioritizing visuals over raw speed.

At 2560x1440, the combo maintains excellent performance across all presets. Low averages 170.2 FPS, Medium 133 FPS, High 109.6 FPS, and Ultra 82.9 FPS. The High preset offers the best blend of visual fidelity and smoothness, staying well above 100 FPS, while Ultra remains playable for those who want maximum detail. For 1440p, High is the recommended preset, as it provides a significant visual boost over Medium with only a 17% frame rate penalty.

At 3840x2160, the demands increase substantially. Low averages 92.7 FPS, Medium 70.2 FPS, High 58.2 FPS, and Ultra 46.7 FPS. For 4K gaming, Medium is the recommended preset, as it maintains an average above 70 FPS while still offering respectable visuals. High is playable for those who prefer quality over smoothness, but the frame rate dips below 60 FPS. Ultra at 4K is only suitable for users who accept sub-50 FPS performance.

Overall, the data indicates that the combo is best suited for 1440p High or 4K Medium, striking a balance between visual quality and frame rate. At 1080p, users can freely choose any preset based on preference, as even Ultra comfortably exceeds 120 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 526th out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the top 30% of all configurations, a solid result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU from the previous generation. The rank reflects the combo's ability to deliver high frame rates across most settings, though it is not in the top tier dominated by newer flagship CPUs and GPUs.

The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 80th percentile among all GPUs both contribute to this overall position. The combo's performance is consistent with its component strengths: the RTX 3080 provides ample graphics horsepower, while the 7500F ensures the CPU does not hold it back. Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing is competitive, though the game's 2014 release means even mid-range modern parts can achieve high frame rates.

The measured data shows that the combo excels at 1080p and 1440p, with frame rates exceeding 100 FPS on most presets. At 4K, it remains playable on Medium and High settings, but Ultra pushes the average below 50 FPS. The 526th rank out of 1733 combos indicates that while this pairing is strong, there are faster configurations available, likely featuring newer GPUs like the RTX 40-series or higher-end CPUs. Still, for a 2023 CPU and a 2020 GPU, the combo holds its own in Minimum, delivering a smooth experience across the board.