Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti pairing delivers a strong showing in Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. The data indicates a system that handles high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p with ease, while 4K Ultra demands compromises. The measured frames per second (FPS) across twelve resolution and settings combinations reveal a clear performance hierarchy.

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

The Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. For a title like Minimum, which launched in 2014, the CPU’s single-thread strength is often a deciding factor, and the data supports that the 7500F’s architecture provides ample headroom. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth) are modern traits that prevent bottlenecking in older game engines.

Benchmark data places the 7500F at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24993. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11850H (average score 24974, which is 0.1% lower) and the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (average score 25057, which is 0.3% higher). This tight grouping means the 7500F is competitive with those parts, but in Minimum, the CPU appears to be a secondary factor. Looking at the FPS data, the jump from 1080p Low (278.7 FPS) to 1080p Ultra (133.3 FPS) is substantial, but the scaling from 1440p to 4K suggests the GPU becomes the limiting piece at higher resolutions. The CPU’s 3dmark scores — 974 single-thread and 6379 max-threads — show a balanced profile that can feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the game’s engine likely doesn't demand extreme multi-threading, making the 7500F more than sufficient for the task. The 65W TDP also means thermals are rarely a concern for sustained performance.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the dominant component here, built on the Ampere architecture with an 8 nm process. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s boost clock is 1665 MHz, and it houses 10,240 shading units. These specifications are overkill for a 2014 title, but the measured results show how the GPU’s headroom translates into raw FPS. The RTX 3080 Ti sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41224. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (average score 41441, which is 0.5% higher) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (average score 41610, which is 0.9% higher). The deltaPct values are within 1.6% of rivals like the NVIDIA Tesla M40 (average score 41897), indicating that the 3080 Ti is a top-tier performer.

In Minimum, the GPU’s role becomes clear when observing the FPS scaling. At 1080p Low, the system hits 278.7 FPS, which is likely a CPU or engine limit rather than a GPU constraint. As settings rise to Ultra at 1080p, FPS drops to 133.3, still well above the 60 FPS threshold. The real stress emerges at 4K Ultra, where the FPS falls to 44.4. This indicates that the 12 GB VRAM and the 912.4 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed by the higher resolution and settings, even in an older game. The GPU’s 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 80 RT cores are not directly relevant to Minimum’s rasterized workload, but the raw compute power ensures that the 3080 Ti is rarely the bottleneck except at maximum settings in 4K.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound pattern at higher settings. At 1080p Low, the system produces 278.7 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, it drops to 177.3 FPS — a reduction of about 36%. At 4K Low, it further drops to 96.6 FPS, which is another 45% reduction from 1440p. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter as pixel count increases. The CPU has enough headroom to maintain high frame rates, but the RTX 3080 Ti’s workload grows exponentially with resolution.

For High settings, the drop is similar: 1080p High yields 178.5 FPS, 1440p High yields 114.8 FPS (a 36% drop), and 4K High yields 60.1 FPS (a 48% drop from 1440p). Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling: 1080p Ultra at 133.3 FPS, 1440p Ultra at 86.3 FPS, and 4K Ultra at 44.4 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that falls below 60 FPS, which is a critical threshold for smooth gameplay. This pattern suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution, as the FPS drops align with the GPU’s rendering load. The 3080 Ti’s 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for 4K, but the sheer number of pixels at 3840x2160, combined with Ultra settings, overwhelms the GPU’s compute capacity, bringing the frame rate down to 44.4 FPS.

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

The data provides twelve measured average FPS points. At 1920x1080, the results are: Low 278.7 FPS, Medium 212.4 FPS, High 178.5 FPS, and Ultra 133.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 66.3 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 45.2 FPS, showing diminishing returns as settings increase. At 2560x1440, the results are: Low 177.3 FPS, Medium 137.6 FPS, High 114.8 FPS, and Ultra 86.3 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, averaging around 36-37% reduction. At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 96.6 FPS, Medium 72.0 FPS, High 60.1 FPS, and Ultra 44.4 FPS. The 4K results show that only Low and Medium settings maintain frame rates above 70 FPS, while High barely touches 60 FPS and Ultra falls below it.

The combo rank for this CPU and GPU pairing in Minimum is 511 out of 1733 total combinations, placing it in the upper third of tested systems. This rank indicates that while the hardware is strong, there are many other combinations with higher average FPS, likely due to newer GPUs or CPUs with higher boost clocks. The data confirms that the RTX 3080 Ti is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, as the CPU’s performance remains consistent across all resolutions, evidenced by the 3dmark scores (6379 max-threads) which suggest no CPU bottleneck.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with High settings delivers 114.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and offers a balance between visual fidelity and performance. 4K is playable only at Low (96.6 FPS) or Medium (72.0 FPS) settings.

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

A: No, the data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 278.7 FPS, which is near the practical limit for many displays. The 3dmark single-thread score of 974 and the 82nd percentile CPU ranking suggest the Ryzen 5 7500F has sufficient headroom.

Q: Is 4K Ultra playable with this setup?

A: No, the measured 4K Ultra average FPS is 44.4, which is below the standard 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. Dropping to 4K High raises it to 60.1 FPS, but this is still marginal.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: Across all settings, the average FPS drops by roughly 36%. For example, High settings go from 178.5 FPS at 1080p to 114.8 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 63.7 FPS.

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the RTX 3080 Ti?

A: The GPU has an average benchmark score of 41224, placing it at the 83rd percentile. Its nearest rival, the RTX 3090, scores 41441, which is 0.5% higher.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest FPS above 60 at 4K?

A: Medium settings at 4K yield 72.0 FPS, which is the highest preset that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS in the data. Low settings yield 96.6 FPS, but with lower visual quality.

Settings Recommendations

For a smooth experience at 4K, the data suggests Medium settings, which produce an average of 72.0 FPS. This is a 19.8% improvement over High (60.1 FPS) and a 62.2% improvement over Ultra (44.4 FPS). If the goal is maximum visual quality, High at 4K is playable at 60.1 FPS, but it sits right at the edge of the 60 FPS threshold, leaving little margin for demanding scenes. For 1440p, High settings are ideal, delivering 114.8 FPS, which is smooth for high-refresh-rate monitors. Pushing to Ultra at 1440p yields 86.3 FPS, which is still excellent and only a 24.8% reduction from High. At 1080p, Ultra is the best choice for visual quality, as it maintains 133.3 FPS, which is far above any competitive threshold. The data indicates that the RTX 3080 Ti’s 12 GB VRAM is not a constraint at 1080p or 1440p, but at 4K Ultra, the GPU’s compute limits become apparent. The optimal balance for most users is 1440p Ultra (86.3 FPS) or 4K Medium (72.0 FPS), depending on whether prioritizes resolution or settings. The 44.4 FPS result at 4K Ultra is the only configuration that should be avoided for competitive play, as the frame rate dips below the 60 FPS target.