Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 produces a wide spread of frame rates in Minimum, ranging from a 63 FPS average at 4K Ultra to a 369 FPS average at 1080p Low. The data shows a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings, with the most significant performance drops occurring when moving from 1440p to 4K. This combination ranks 209th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 6% of all configurations tested for this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average frame rate achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 369, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At Medium settings, the average drops to 283 FPS, while High and Ultra presets yield 237 and 181 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X has an average benchmark score of 29713. It sits 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (29656) and 0.5% above the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868), indicating near-identical multi-threaded performance among these processors.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 5080 holds an 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 56083 places it 0.6% above the AMD Radeon 8060S and 0.7% above the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB.

Q: Does the game show a significant difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 238 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 117 FPS average. This represents a 121 FPS difference between the two extremes, with High (153 FPS) and Medium (182 FPS) falling between them.

Q: What is the only measured configuration that includes minimum and maximum FPS data?

A: The 3840x2160 Medium preset is the only row with complete min/max data, showing an average of 98 FPS, a minimum of 83 FPS, and a maximum of 113 FPS. At 1440p Medium and 1080p Medium, min/max data is also present, with 155/210 and 240/325 respectively.

Q: How does this combo rank relative to all other tested combinations?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 209th out of 3712 total combos tested in Minimum. This places the configuration in the top percentile of results for this game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component in determining Minimum's frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock reaches 2617 MHz, with a base clock of 2295 MHz. The card's 10752 shading units and 112 ROPs contribute to a pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 56.28 TFLOPS explains its ability to push high frame rates at 1080p, where the 369 FPS average at Low settings indicates the card is rarely the bottleneck. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is ample for this 2014 title, even at 4K Ultra, where the 63 FPS average suggests the GPU's compute capabilities are being fully exercised rather than memory capacity being the limiting factor.

Synthetic benchmarks reinforce the GPU's position: a Passmark G3D score of 36565 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8637. The GPU's 87th percentile ranking among all graphics cards confirms it operates near the top of the performance spectrum. Interestingly, the RTX 5080's average benchmark score of 56083 is only 0.6% higher than the AMD Radeon 8060S, suggesting that in this specific title, the NVIDIA card's advantages are not overwhelmingly large.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 9600X and RTX 5080 achieves a rank of 209 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the 94th percentile of all configurations, meaning only about 6% of tested systems deliver higher performance in this game. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component severely bottlenecks the other across most tested scenarios.

Given the CPU's 81st percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 87th percentile among all graphics cards, the combo's 94th percentile game-specific ranking indicates that Minimum favors this pairing slightly more than synthetic benchmarks would predict. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2923 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2183.5, likely contributes to this synergy, as the game appears to benefit from fast per-core execution.

The rank becomes more impressive when considering the CPU's nearest rivals, which show only marginal differences in average scores. The Ryzen 5 9600X sits within 0.8% of several competing AMD processors, yet the overall combo still lands in the top 6% of all tested combinations. This suggests that the GPU is the primary driver of the high ranking, with the CPU providing sufficient support to avoid holding back performance.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates at 1080p, the Low preset delivers 369 FPS average, which is overkill for most displays. The Medium preset at 283 FPS offers a better balance between visual quality and performance, with a minimum of 240 FPS ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. At this resolution, even the Ultra preset maintains 181 FPS, so any settings choice remains highly playable.

At 1440p, the Medium preset provides 182 FPS average with a minimum of 155 FPS, making it the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 153 FPS is also viable, while Ultra at 117 FPS still clears 100 FPS for a smooth experience. The Low preset at 238 FPS is available for competitive play where visual fidelity is less important.

At 4K, the trade-offs become more pronounced. The Ultra preset drops to 63 FPS average, which may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but falls below the 80 FPS threshold that many players consider comfortable. The High preset at 82 FPS is the recommended choice for 4K, offering a solid experience without the significant visual downgrade of Medium (98 FPS). The Low preset at 128 FPS remains an option for those who prioritize frame rate above all else.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear progression across settings. Low settings produce 369 FPS average, Medium drops to 283 FPS (with min/max of 240/325), High achieves 237 FPS, and Ultra settles at 181 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 86 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 46 FPS, and High to Ultra is 56 FPS. These diminishing returns suggest that the Medium preset offers the best performance-per-visual-quality ratio at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down proportionally. Low settings yield 238 FPS, Medium delivers 182 FPS (155/210 min/max), High produces 153 FPS, and Ultra drops to 117 FPS. The delta between Low and Medium is 56 FPS, Medium to High is 29 FPS, and High to Ultra is 36 FPS. The pattern of diminishing returns persists, with Medium again appearing as the most balanced option.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens. Low settings average 128 FPS, Medium averages 98 FPS (83/113 min/max), High averages 82 FPS, and Ultra averages 63 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 30 FPS, Medium to High is 16 FPS, and High to Ultra is 19 FPS. The 4K resolution exposes the GPU's limits, with even Low settings dropping below the 1440p Medium results.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X provides the computational foundation for this pairing. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it operates at a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core help reduce memory latency, while its 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth supports the fast data transfer required for high frame rates.

Synthetic benchmarks reveal the CPU's single-thread strength, which is crucial for Minimum's responsiveness. The processor scores 1253 in 3DMark single-thread, 342 in Cinebench R15 single-core, and 2183.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core. These scores place the CPU in the 81st percentile of all processors, indicating strong per-core performance that complements the GPU's raw power.

Multi-threaded results show the CPU can handle concurrent workloads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17528.5 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 14438. However, the CPU's nearest rivals demonstrate that it is not dramatically ahead of comparable AMD processors. The Ryzen 7 5800XT scores within 0.6% of the 9600X, and the Ryzen 7 8845HS is within 0.8%. This suggests that the CPU's contribution to the combo's 209th rank is more about consistent support than overwhelming superiority.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data across resolutions reveals how the system's bottleneck shifts. At 1080p Low, the 369 FPS average suggests the GPU is not fully saturated, and the CPU's single-thread performance becomes more relevant. Moving to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 238 FPS, a 35.5% decrease, indicating the GPU is beginning to take on more work.

The most dramatic scaling occurs when moving from 1440p to 4K. At Low settings, the drop from 238 FPS to 128 FPS represents a 46.2% reduction. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor at 4K, as the increased pixel count demands more from the RTX 5080's 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 56.28 TFLOPS compute.

Comparing the scaling across settings, the 4K Ultra result of 63 FPS versus 1080p Ultra of 181 FPS shows a 65.2% drop. This pattern confirms that Minimum becomes increasingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with the CPU's 5.40 GHz boost clock providing sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck until the very highest frame rates at 1080p. The data supports a conclusion that this combo delivers its best balance at 1440p, where the GPU load is substantial but not overwhelming, and the CPU can still keep pace with the 182 FPS Medium average.