Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a robust, high-refresh-rate experience in Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. The measured data shows this combination is capable of extreme frame rates at lower resolutions, but the scaling curve reveals a clear transition from CPU-bound territory at 1080p to a GPU-limited scenario at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, contextualizes it against the broader database, and offers specific settings guidance based strictly on the observed rows.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression across resolutions tells a compelling story about where the bottleneck lies in this system. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 249.7 FPS, which drops to 161.9 FPS at 2560x1440, and further to 83.5 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 35% performance hit when moving from 1080p to 1440p, followed by another 48% drop when stepping up to 4K. The scaling is steep, indicating that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases.

However, the data at 1080p suggests the CPU is holding things back. At 1080p Low, the frame rate of 249.7 FPS is remarkably high, but it is not double the 1440p result of 161.9 FPS. If the GPU were the sole constraint, the 1440p frame rate would be closer to half of the 1080p figure, given the 2.25x pixel count difference. The fact that 1440p retains 65% of the 1080p performance indicates the Ryzen 5 7600X's single-thread strength—evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1060 and passmark_single_thread score of 4135—is helping to feed the GPU adequately at these lower resolutions.

The transition from 1440p to 4K shows a more dramatic drop across all settings. For example, High settings go from 103.3 FPS at 1440p to 58.1 FPS at 4K, a 44% reduction. This is closer to what pixel-count scaling alone would predict, confirming that at 4K, the Radeon RX 7800 XT's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are being fully utilized, and the CPU's role diminishes. The 4K Ultra result of 42.2 FPS is the lowest in the dataset, showing that the most demanding settings at this resolution push the GPU to its limits.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo in Minimum?*

A: The highest measured average is 249.7 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only result above 240 FPS in the dataset, indicating excellent headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors at the lowest graphical preset.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to 4K Low?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 42.2 FPS, while Low averages 83.5 FPS. This means the Ultra preset delivers roughly half the frame rate of Low at the same resolution, a difference of 41.3 FPS, highlighting the significant cost of the highest graphical features.

Q: Is the system CPU-bound or GPU-bound at 1080p?

A: The data suggests a CPU influence at 1080p Low, where the 249.7 FPS result is below what the GPU's raw compute might suggest. The Ryzen 5 7600X has 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, and its 3dmark_2_threads score of 2028 shows strong dual-thread performance, which is often critical for game logic. However, the frame rate is still remarkably high, so the CPU is not a severe constraint.

Q: What is the best resolution for a 144 Hz monitor?

A: Based on the measured rows, 2560x1440 with High settings averages 103.3 FPS, which is below 144 Hz. To hit 144 Hz at 1440p, the Low preset at 161.9 FPS is the only option that exceeds that threshold. At 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset at 124.8 FPS falls short of 144 Hz, suggesting that a 144 Hz monitor would require either 1080p Medium (189.6 FPS) or 1440p Low.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: This specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 654th out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the top 38% of all configurations, which is respectable given the game's age and the focus on high frame rates.

*Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for Minimum?*

A: Yes, the Radeon RX 7800 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. Minimum is a 2014 title, and the measured FPS at 4K Ultra (42.2 FPS) does not indicate any memory capacity limitations, as the frame rates scale consistently with resolution rather than showing sudden drops from VRAM exhaustion.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT achieves a rank of 654 out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum. This percentile position is notable because it places this mid-range to high-end pairing above the median configuration, but not at the very top. The data suggests that while the hardware is capable of very high frame rates at lower resolutions, the overall rank is influenced by the game's age and the fact that many other high-end combinations can achieve similar or better results at 1080p.

The CPU's individual percentile is 83 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26272. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U (deltaPct 0) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U (deltaPct -0.1), indicating the 7600X sits in a narrow performance band. The GPU's percentile is 76 against all GPUs, with an average score of 32619, and its nearest rivals are the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (deltaPct 0.2) and NVIDIA P104-100 (deltaPct -0.4). These figures show that neither component is a runaway leader in synthetic benchmarks, yet their combination produces a well-balanced system for Minimum.

The rank of 654 suggests that many other combos outpace this one, likely due to more powerful GPUs or CPUs with higher thread counts. However, the measured FPS data indicates that for this specific game, the combo is more than sufficient, as even the most demanding preset at 4K (Ultra, 42.2 FPS) remains playable. The rank is a useful datapoint for broad comparisons, but the per-resolution results provide a clearer picture of real-world performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear progression across presets. Low settings average 249.7 FPS, Medium averages 189.6 FPS, High averages 159.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 124.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 60.1 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 34.3 FPS. This indicates that the jump from Low to Medium is the most expensive in performance terms, while the difference between High and Ultra is less punishing at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern emerges with lower absolute numbers. Low averages 161.9 FPS, Medium averages 123.7 FPS, High averages 103.3 FPS, and Ultra averages 80.5 FPS. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra is 50.3%, which is consistent across resolutions. At 1440p, all presets except Ultra remain above 100 FPS, making this a strong resolution for high-refresh-rate gaming.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates become more demanding. Low averages 83.5 FPS, Medium averages 67.1 FPS, High averages 58.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 42.2 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 41.3 FPS, which is a 49.5% reduction. Even at 4K Low, the system fails to hit 100 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution. The 4K results are all above 30 FPS, but only Low and Medium exceed 60 FPS, making those presets the only viable options for smooth 4K gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

For a 60 FPS target at 3840x2160, the data shows that Low (83.5 FPS) and Medium (67.1 FPS) are the only presets that exceed this threshold. High at 58.1 FPS falls just short, while Ultra at 42.2 FPS is not suitable for 60 FPS play. The recommendation is to use Medium settings at 4K, as it provides a 24.9 FPS advantage over High while still delivering a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the situation is more flexible. For a 120 FPS target, Low (161.9 FPS) and Medium (123.7 FPS) both qualify, while High (103.3 FPS) falls short. For a 100 FPS target, High is acceptable, and Ultra at 80.5 FPS is still playable but not ideal for competitive play. The best experience at 1440p balances visual fidelity and frame rate, making High the recommended preset for most users, as it stays above 100 FPS.

At 1920x1080, all presets exceed 120 FPS. For a 240 Hz display, Low (249.7 FPS) is the only preset that comes close to the refresh rate, while Medium (189.6 FPS) is suitable for a 165 Hz monitor. For a 144 Hz display, High (159.1 FPS) is sufficient, and even Ultra (124.8 FPS) is playable, though it leaves headroom unused. The data suggests that 1080p Medium offers the best trade-off between visual quality and the ability to drive high-refresh-rate panels without sacrificing frame rate.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1060 and passmark_single_thread score of 4135 are strong indicators of excellent single-core performance, which is crucial for Minimum, a game that likely relies on a few primary threads. The 3dmark_2_threads score of 2028 further confirms that dual-thread workloads are handled efficiently.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are also respectable, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 24128 and a geekbench_multicore score of 12905. However, the measured FPS data suggests that the game does not heavily utilize all 12 threads, as the frame rates scale more with resolution than with core count. At 1080p, the frame rates are extremely high, indicating that the CPU can feed the GPU without issue, but the 249.7 FPS cap at Low settings suggests a potential limit in the game's engine or the CPU's single-thread speed.

The benchmark results show that the 7600X's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, both with deltaPct values near zero. This places the 7600X in a tight performance band, but its desktop-oriented design with a socket AM5 and DDR5 memory support gives it an edge in sustained workloads. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache is also beneficial for gaming, as it reduces memory latency, contributing to the high frame rates observed at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, featuring 3840 shading units and 96 ROPs. Its boost clock of 2430 MHz and game clock of 2124 MHz are high for this class, and the 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications are more than sufficient for Minimum, a game released in 2014, which is why the GPU can achieve frame rates above 200 FPS at 1080p.

The GPU's passmark_g3d score of 24176 places it in the 76th percentile against all GPUs, with a 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 4157. Its nearest rivals include the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 and NVIDIA P104-100, both with small deltaPct values. The 7800 XT's 37.32 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is a significant resource, but the game's age means it does not fully utilize modern features like ray tracing or mesh shaders, leaving headroom for high frame rates.

The VRAM capacity of 16 GB is a major advantage, as it ensures no memory-related stutters even at 4K Ultra. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (42.2 FPS) is the lowest in the dataset, suggesting that the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are taxed heavily at this resolution. The pixel rate of 233.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 583.2 GTexel/s are high, but the 4K resolution demands significant fill rate, which explains the sharp drop from 1440p. Overall, the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, while at 1080p and 1440p, it has ample headroom to deliver exceptional performance.