Minimum

# Minimum — AMD Ryzen 5 7500F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. Measured data shows the combo reaching 356 FPS at 1080p Low settings, with 4K Ultra still maintaining 61 FPS. The system ranks 246th out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 6.6% of all tested configs. This pairing leverages a 6-core/12-thread Zen 4 CPU with a 16 GB Ada Lovelace GPU, and the benchmark results reveal a configuration that scales predictably across resolutions and presets.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 356 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 61 FPS, which is still playable for a third-person shooter.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER (54209) and 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828, deltaPct -1.1%). It trails the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 2.6%.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-threaded performance relative to its multi-threaded result?

A: In Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 5 7500F scores 3218 single-core and 22799 multi-core. The single-core result represents 14.1% of the multi-core score, indicating strong scaling across its 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How much FPS difference is there between Medium and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium averages 176 FPS (min 149, max 202), while Ultra averages 112 FPS. This is a 64 FPS gap, or a 36.4% drop from Medium to Ultra.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60+ FPS at 4K across all presets?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the lowest measured average is 61 FPS on Ultra. Low settings reach 124 FPS, Medium hits 95 FPS (min 80, max 109), and High achieves 79 FPS.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth and how does it relate to 4K performance?

A: The RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s bandwidth. This high bandwidth supports the 4K results, where even Ultra settings sustain 61 FPS average.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data shows a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate. For 1080p users, every preset exceeds 170 FPS, meaning even Ultra at 174 FPS is far above the 144 Hz threshold common in competitive shooters. The sweet spot for high-refresh displays is High at 1080p, delivering 229 FPS while retaining better visual quality than Low or Medium.

At 1440p, High settings produce 148 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz monitors. Medium runs at 176 FPS (min 149, max 202), but the visual downgrade from High is modest. Ultra at 112 FPS is still smooth for non-competitive play, though it dips below 120 FPS. For players prioritizing frame rate consistency, Medium offers the highest minimum FPS (149) among 1440p presets, making it the safest choice for 144 Hz displays.

At 4K, the situation changes dramatically. Ultra averages 61 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. High drops to 79 FPS, providing a better margin above 60 FPS. Medium hits 95 FPS (min 80), which is the best balance between visual quality and performance for 4K gaming. Low reaches 124 FPS, but the graphical compromise is significant for a 2014 title that can look dated at low settings. The data suggests Medium at 4K is the recommended preset: it delivers nearly twice the frame rate of Ultra while keeping minimum FPS at 80.

For competitive players, Low at 1080p (356 FPS) or Low at 1440p (230 FPS) offers the highest refresh rates, but these exceed the refresh limits of most displays. The practical recommendation across all resolutions is Medium: at 1080p it hits 273 FPS (min 232), at 1440p 176 FPS (min 149), and at 4K 95 FPS (min 80). Medium provides the highest minimum FPS in every resolution, ensuring consistent frame pacing.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F + RTX 4080 combination ranks 246th out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, positioning it in the top 6.6% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the GPU’s strong synthetic performance: the RTX 4080 sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54247. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is only 0.1% faster, meaning the non-SUPER variant delivers nearly identical gaming performance.

The CPU contributes to this ranking with a 77th percentile placement among all CPUs. The Ryzen 5 7500F’s average benchmark score of 24964 places it 0.1% above the Intel Core i7-11850H and 0.2% above the Intel Core i7-13620H, but 0.2% below the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F. This tight grouping indicates that the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo’s ranking; instead, the GPU’s 86th percentile standing drives the overall position.

The combo’s rank of 246 out of 3712 means it outperforms approximately 93.4% of tested configurations. Given that the GPU alone ranks in the 86th percentile, the slightly lower combo ranking suggests that CPU limitations or game-specific optimization prevents the system from reaching the GPU’s full potential. The 2014 release date of Minimum means it may not fully utilize the 12-thread CPU, but the high frame rates at 1080p (356 FPS on Low) indicate the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low averages 356 FPS, Medium 273 FPS (min 232, max 313), High 229 FPS, and Ultra 174 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 51.1% reduction, which is substantial but leaves even Ultra far above 144 Hz. The minimum FPS at Medium (232) is higher than the average FPS at High (229), showing that Medium provides a more consistent experience than High.

At 2560x1440, the results show a similar pattern with reduced headroom. Low averages 230 FPS, Medium 176 FPS (min 149, max 202), High 148 FPS, and Ultra 112 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 28 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 36 FPS. This widening gap at higher presets suggests that Ultra introduces rendering features that disproportionately impact performance at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates become more modest. Low averages 124 FPS, Medium 95 FPS (min 80, max 109), High 79 FPS, and Ultra 61 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only preset across all resolutions that dips below 70 FPS, but it still maintains a 60+ FPS average. The Medium preset at 4K offers the best balance, with an 80 FPS minimum that ensures smooth gameplay even during intense scenes.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently provides the highest minimum FPS relative to its average. At 1080p, the min is 232 (85% of avg); at 1440p, 149 (85% of avg); at 4K, 80 (84% of avg). This consistency indicates that Medium settings avoid the frame-time spikes that can occur at higher presets.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the primary driver of this combo’s performance. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with an AD103 chip on a 5 nm TSMC process, the GPU features 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output processors. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for 4K rendering where texture data demands are high.

The GPU’s clock speeds — 2205 MHz base and 2505 MHz boost — combined with 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, allow it to handle the 4K Ultra preset at 61 FPS. In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4080 scores 34457 in Passmark G3D and 6567 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its percentile rank of 86 means it outperforms 86% of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 54247 is only 0.1% below the RTX 4080 SUPER.

The memory configuration plays a significant role in the 4K results. With 16 GB of VRAM, the GPU never approaches capacity in a 2014 title, even at 4K Ultra. The 716.8 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming at 3840x2160 does not cause stuttering, as evidenced by the 61 FPS average at 4K Ultra. The GPU’s 280.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 761.5 GTexel/s texture rate contribute to the high frame rates at lower resolutions, where the GPU is not bandwidth-limited.

The RTX 4080’s TDP of 320 W and triple-slot design indicate a high-power component, but the measured FPS data shows that this power translates directly into performance. The GPU’s end-of-life production status and launch MSRP of 1,199 USD position it as a premium component, and its 86th percentile ranking confirms it remains competitive.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F provides the computational foundation for this combo. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 4 architecture (Raphael), the CPU has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth (DDR5 dual-channel) ensure that the GPU receives data without bottlenecks.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 22799 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3218 in single-core. The Passmark multithread score of 26825 and single-thread score of 3841 place it in the 77th percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 24964 is within 0.2% of its closest rivals, indicating that the CPU’s performance is well-balanced rather than exceptional in any single metric.

For Minimum, the CPU’s single-thread performance is likely more important than its multi-thread capability, given the game’s 2014 release. The 5.00 GHz boost clock and 3218 Cinebench R23 single-core score provide the per-thread performance needed to drive high frame rates. At 1080p Low, where the GPU is less stressed, the system reaches 356 FPS, suggesting the CPU can sustain frame generation beyond 300 FPS.

The CPU’s 65 W TDP and 5 nm process node (TSMC, 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die) indicate high efficiency. The 12 threads allow the CPU to handle background tasks and game logic without competing with the GPU for resources. However, the 0.2% performance gap to the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F suggests that the 7500F is not the fastest in its class, though the difference is negligible in real-world gaming.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals how the workload shifts between CPU and GPU. At Low settings, the system goes from 356 FPS at 1080p to 230 FPS at 1440p (a 35.4% drop) and 124 FPS at 4K (a 65.2% drop from 1080p). This scaling pattern suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is a significant contributor — the 4K Low result of 124 FPS is only 34.8% of the 1080p Low result, indicating that the GPU is becoming more stressed at higher resolutions even with minimal graphical settings.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is more dramatic. The system goes from 174 FPS at 1080p to 112 FPS at 1440p (35.6% drop) and 61 FPS at 4K (64.9% drop from 1080p). The similar percentage drops between Low and Ultra across resolutions suggest that the game’s scaling is resolution-bound rather than settings-bound. The 4K Ultra result of 61 FPS represents a 65% reduction from 1080p Ultra, which aligns with the pixel count increase (4K has 4x the pixels of 1080p, but the 65% drop is less than the theoretical 75% due to the GPU’s bandwidth and pixel rate).

The Medium preset provides the most consistent scaling data, with min/max FPS recorded at all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium averages 273 FPS (min 232); at 1440p, 176 FPS (min 149); at 4K, 95 FPS (min 80). The minimum FPS drops by 36% from 1080p to 1440p and by 46% from 1440p to 4K. This pattern indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU has sufficient headroom to maintain frame generation above 100 FPS even at 4K Medium.

The limiting component shifts based on resolution. At 1080p, the CPU is likely the primary constraint, as evidenced by the 356 FPS ceiling at Low settings — a frame rate that exceeds what most GPUs can render at 1080p. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, with the 61 FPS Ultra result falling well below the CPU’s capability. The 4K Low result of 124 FPS, while lower than 1080p, still demonstrates that the GPU handles 4K rendering efficiently, but the Ultra preset’s 61 FPS shows that the RTX 4080’s 48.74 TFLOPS is challenged by the combination of 4K resolution and maximum visual settings.