Minimum

# Minimum — AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

This benchmark analysis examines the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. The measured FPS data spans three resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K) and four quality presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), providing a complete picture of how this combo scales under varying loads. With the RTX 5080 sitting at the 87th percentile among all GPUs and the Ryzen 5 7600 at the 78th percentile among CPUs, this pairing represents a high-end configuration that still shows clear bottleneck shifts as resolution and settings change.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a textbook transition from CPU-bound to GPU-bound behavior. At 1080p Low, the combo delivers 369 FPS average, but at 4K Low, that figure falls to 128 FPS — a dramatic 65% reduction. This stark drop at the lowest settings indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far more frames than the GPU can render at 4K. The 1080p Low result of 369 FPS is the highest score in the entire dataset, and it strongly suggests that the Ryzen 5 7600's 5.10 GHz boost clock and 6-core/12-thread configuration are the limiting factor at this resolution and preset.

Moving to Medium settings, the scaling pattern shifts. At 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 283 FPS; at 1440p Medium, 182 FPS; and at 4K Medium, 98 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 36%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 46%. This non-linear scaling suggests that the GPU begins to take on more responsibility as resolution increases, but the CPU still has headroom at 1440p. At High settings, the pattern continues: 237 FPS at 1080p, 153 FPS at 1440p, and 82 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 35% and 46% respectively, mirroring the Medium preset closely.

Ultra settings tell a different story. At 1080p Ultra, the combo manages 181 FPS, dropping to 117 FPS at 1440p Ultra and 63 FPS at 4K Ultra. The 1440p-to-4K drop is 46%, consistent with other presets, but the 1080p-to-1440p drop is only 35%. This suggests that at Ultra settings, the GPU is already heavily loaded even at 1080p, reducing the CPU's influence. The data implies that the RTX 5080's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient at all resolutions, but the rendering workload at Ultra settings pushes the GPU to its limits regardless of resolution.

The overall scaling pattern indicates that this combo is well-balanced for 1440p gaming, where the CPU and GPU share the workload more evenly. At 1080p, the CPU is the clear bottleneck, particularly at Low and Medium settings where frame rates exceed 280 FPS. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, with the 82 FPS High and 63 FPS Ultra results showing typical GPU-bound behavior for a modern title at maximum resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3,712 tested combos, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 achieves rank 209 in Minimum. This places it in the top 5.6% of all tested configurations, a strong showing that reflects the high-end nature of both components. The RTX 5080's 87th percentile standing among all GPUs and the Ryzen 5 7600's 78th percentile among all CPUs contribute to this favorable ranking.

The combo's rank of 209 is notable because it exceeds what either component's individual percentile might suggest. The GPU's 87th percentile and CPU's 78th percentile combine to produce a rank that outperforms 94.4% of all tested combos. This suggests that the pairing is well-matched for Minimum, with neither component dragging down the overall result significantly. The data implies that this game rewards the combination of a strong single-threaded CPU and a powerful GPU, both of which this config provides.

Breaking down the rank further, the combo sits above the median of all tested configurations by a wide margin. The 3,712 combos tested include a broad range of hardware, from entry-level to enthusiast, and this pairing's position at 209 reflects its high-end status. The Ryzen 5 7600's nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks — the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (0.2% higher avg score), AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (0.3% lower), Intel Core i9-11900KF (0.4% higher), and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (0.5% higher) — all score within 0.5% of each other, indicating that the CPU is in a tightly contested performance tier. The RTX 5080's GPU rivals show a similar pattern, with the AMD Radeon 8060S (0.6% higher), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (0.7% higher), and AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (2.3% higher) all scoring within 2.3% of the RTX 5080's average.

The rank of 209 suggests that this combo delivers excellent performance in Minimum specifically, though the game's 2014 release date means it may not fully stress modern hardware. The measured FPS data confirms that this combo can push frame rates well beyond what most displays can show at 1080p, with 369 FPS at Low settings being far beyond any mainstream monitor's refresh rate.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the star of this pairing, and its specifications explain much of the measured performance. With 10,752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 ROPs, the GPU has substantial raw compute power. The 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 879.3 GTexel/s texture rate provide the rendering muscle needed for high-resolution gaming. The 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for Minimum's textures at any resolution.

The GPU's clock speeds — 2,295 MHz base and 2,617 MHz boost — are relatively high, and the 84 ray tracing cores and 336 tensor cores add modern features that Minimum, being a 2014 title, likely does not utilize. The RTX 5080's 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 56,083, places it in the upper echelon of graphics cards. Its nearest rivals in benchmark scores — the AMD Radeon 8060S at 55,757 (0.6% higher), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55,698 (0.7% higher), and AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54,828 (2.3% higher) — are all within 2.3% of the RTX 5080's score, showing that the GPU is competitive with other high-end options.

In Minimum, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution and settings increase. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 63 FPS, which is a GPU-bound result. The 16 GB VRAM is never a limiting factor, as Minimum's textures from 2014 are unlikely to exceed even a fraction of that capacity. The 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures that texture streaming is not a bottleneck at any resolution. The GPU's 112 ROPs and 293.1 GPixel/s pixel rate handle the rasterization workload efficiently, allowing the combo to maintain playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra.

The data shows that the RTX 5080 scales well with resolution in this game. From 1080p High at 237 FPS to 4K High at 82 FPS, the GPU maintains a consistent performance envelope. The 63 FPS at 4K Ultra is the lowest result in the dataset, but it remains above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, suggesting that the GPU has just enough headroom for maximum settings at 4K in this older title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 369 FPS average, the highest in the entire dataset. Medium settings drop to 283 FPS, High to 237 FPS, and Ultra to 181 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 240 FPS and maximum of 325 FPS, indicating tight frame pacing. The 1080p results clearly show CPU limitation at lower settings, as the GPU is capable of rendering far more frames than the CPU can feed.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show more GPU influence. Low settings average 238 FPS, Medium 182 FPS, High 153 FPS, and Ultra 117 FPS. The Medium preset records a minimum of 155 FPS and maximum of 210 FPS. The 1440p results demonstrate a more balanced workload distribution, with the GPU taking on additional rendering duties while the CPU still maintains high frame delivery.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. Low settings average 128 FPS, Medium 98 FPS, High 82 FPS, and Ultra 63 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 83 FPS and maximum of 113 FPS, indicating that even at 4K, frame rates remain playable across all presets. The 4K Ultra result of 63 FPS is the lowest measured, but it still meets the standard for smooth gameplay.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at each settings tier shows consistent GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the drop from 369 FPS to 128 FPS represents a 65% reduction. At Medium, the drop from 283 FPS to 98 FPS is a 65% reduction as well. High settings show a 65% drop from 237 FPS to 82 FPS. Ultra settings show a 65% drop from 181 FPS to 63 FPS. This consistency across all settings tiers indicates that the resolution scaling is primarily driven by GPU rendering workload, independent of the quality preset.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K Ultra in Minimum?*

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 63 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS threshold.

*Q: What is the highest frame rate this combo can produce in Minimum?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 369 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

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

A: The combo ranks 209th out of 3,712 tested combos, placing it in the top 5.6% of all configurations.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p Low settings?

A: The data suggests the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p Low, as the 369 FPS result is constrained by the Ryzen 5 7600's processing capability rather than the RTX 5080's rendering power.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate measured in the dataset?

A: The lowest average FPS is 63 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra settings.

Q: Does the 16 GB VRAM on the RTX 5080 ever become a bottleneck?

A: The measured data shows no evidence of VRAM limitations, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution and settings without sudden drops that would indicate memory capacity issues.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 plays a crucial role in this combo, particularly at lower resolutions and settings. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, this CPU delivers strong single-threaded performance that is essential for older games like Minimum. The base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz provide high per-core performance, and the 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps with game data access patterns.

The CPU's benchmark results show its capabilities: a single-thread score of 999 in 3DMark, 298 in Cinebench R15 single-core, and 1,852 in Cinebench R23 single-core. Multi-threaded scores include 6,499 in 3DMark 16-thread, 12,735 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 13,413 in Geekbench multi-core. The PassMark multi-thread score of 27,058 and single-thread score of 3,910 further confirm the CPU's strong performance. The Ryzen 5 7600's 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26,324, places it in the upper-middle tier of processors.

In Minimum, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p Low and Medium settings, where frame rates exceed 280 FPS. At these settings, the GPU is not fully utilized, and the CPU's ability to process game logic and issue draw calls becomes the limiting factor. The 5.10 GHz boost clock helps maximize single-threaded performance, which is critical for a 2014 game that likely uses fewer threads. The 65W TDP indicates efficient power usage, allowing the CPU to maintain high clocks without thermal throttling.

The Ryzen 5 7600's nearest rivals in benchmark scores — the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (0.2% higher), AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (0.3% lower), Intel Core i9-11900KF (0.4% higher), and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (0.5% higher) — all perform within 0.5% of each other, showing that the CPU is in a tightly contested performance tier. The CPU's 6-core/12-thread configuration is well-suited for Minimum, which likely does not utilize more than a few threads effectively. The data suggests that the CPU's single-threaded performance is more important than its multi-threaded capabilities for this game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience depends on the user's display and performance preferences. For 1080p displays, High settings at 237 FPS average provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, but even Ultra at 181 FPS is far above any standard monitor's refresh rate. The data shows that 1080p Ultra is playable with a 181 FPS average, making it a viable choice for users with high-refresh-rate displays.

For 1440p displays, High settings at 153 FPS average delivers a smooth experience that exceeds 144 Hz refresh rates. Ultra at 117 FPS is also excellent and remains above 100 FPS, making it the recommended choice for users with 120 Hz or 144 Hz monitors. The 1440p Ultra result of 117 FPS suggests that maximum visual quality is achievable without sacrificing smoothness.

For 4K displays, the situation requires more careful consideration. Ultra settings at 63 FPS average meets the 60 FPS threshold but leaves little headroom for frame drops. High settings at 82 FPS provides a more comfortable margin and is recommended for 4K gaming. Medium settings at 98 FPS offers even more headroom and remains visually acceptable for users who prioritize frame rate stability.

The Medium preset at all resolutions shows consistent minimum FPS data — 83 FPS at 4K, 155 FPS at 1440p, and 240 FPS at 1080p — indicating that this preset provides the most stable frame pacing. Users who experience sensitivity to frame time spikes may prefer Medium settings for the most consistent experience. However, the High preset at 1440p and 4K offers a better balance of visual quality and performance for most users, with 153 FPS and 82 FPS averages respectively.

Overall, the data recommends High settings at 1440p as the sweet spot for this combo, delivering 153 FPS average with excellent visual fidelity. For 4K users, High settings at 82 FPS is the recommended choice, while 1080p users can comfortably run Ultra settings at 181 FPS without concern.