Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT pairing delivers a solid, if not spectacular, experience in Minimum, a 2014 Third-Person Shooter. The data shows a system that is clearly capable of high refresh rates at 1080p but begins to strain under the demands of 4K Ultra settings. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and how this specific combination stacks up against the broader database.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Minimum?*

A: The combo ranks 1279 out of 1733 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database for this specific game.

Q: Does this system hit 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Yes, at 1440p, the average frame rate exceeds 60 FPS on High (68.3 FPS) and Medium (84.6 FPS) settings, and reaches 107 FPS on Low. However, at Ultra settings, the average drops to 54.2 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-core performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 28631. This is essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-12600, which has a delta of -0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, which is 0.1% ahead.

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

A: The RX 5700 XT scores in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it outperforms the majority of cards in the database but is not a top-tier performer.

Q: Is there a significant performance gap between the 1080p and 4K results?

A: Yes, the data shows a substantial drop. For example, on High settings, the average frame rate falls from 110 FPS at 1080p to 36.1 FPS at 4K, a decrease of over 67%.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the primary driver of frame rate in Minimum, particularly at higher resolutions and detail levels. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, paired with a 256-bit bus, delivers a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for the game's textures and assets at 1080p and 1440p. The GPU's core operates at a base clock of 1605 MHz, with a game clock of 1755 MHz and a boost clock of 1905 MHz, providing a significant dynamic range for performance scaling.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial, with 2560 shading units and a FP32 performance of 9.754 TFLOPS. This raw power is evident in the benchmark results. At 1080p, the GPU is the clear limiting factor, as reducing settings from Ultra to Low yields a massive performance swing from 81 FPS to 169.2 FPS. This indicates that the GPU's shading units and texture rate (304.8 GTexel/s) are being fully utilized. At 4K, the GPU's workload increases dramatically. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (29.3 FPS) and 4K High (36.1 FPS) shows that the RX 5700 XT's pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s is insufficient to maintain high frame rates at this resolution with maxed-out settings. The data suggests that for a smooth 4K experience, users would need to lower settings to Medium (46.8 FPS) or Low (60.2 FPS).

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides a robust foundation for the game's logic and physics. Its Zen 2 architecture, built on a 7 nm process, operates at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boosts up to 4.40 GHz. The CPU's L3 cache of 32 MB is important for game data, and its dual-channel DDR4 memory support with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s ensures the GPU is supplied with data.

In the context of Minimum, the CPU's role appears to be less of a bottleneck than the GPU, especially at higher resolutions. The benchmark scores for the CPU are strong. For instance, its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19087 and single-core score of 2694 demonstrate capable processing power. The fact that the FPS scales dramatically with graphical settings at 1080p (from 169.2 FPS on Low to 81 FPS on Ultra) indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to reach these high frame rates. The CPU's performance is essentially tied with its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-12600 (deltaPct -0.1%) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (deltaPct 0.1%), suggesting that it is not a unique bottleneck or advantage in this title. The high multi-threaded performance, as shown by a Passmark multithread score of 22458, helps maintain stable frame pacing, even if the GPU is saturated.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 3700X and RX 5700 XT secures a rank of 1279 out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the 73rd percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly a quarter of the database but is bested by a significant majority. This ranking is a holistic measure that considers both CPU and GPU performance in this specific game.

This mid-pack ranking is consistent with the hardware's individual profiles. The CPU sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, which is a high standing. The GPU, in contrast, is in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. The combo's overall rank of 1279/1733 reflects a blending of a strong CPU with a mid-to-upper-tier GPU. The data suggests that the GPU is the component that holds this pairing back from achieving a higher rank. In a game like Minimum, which is not particularly new, the GPU's architectural limits at higher resolutions become the defining factor in the system's overall standing.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable trend of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. This scaling pattern is critical for understanding the system's balance.

At 1080p, the system is highly performant. The average FPS on High settings is 110, and it scales up to 169.2 FPS on Low. This indicates that the CPU is more than capable of handling the game's demands, and the GPU is the primary limiter. The performance drop from Low to Ultra at this resolution is 88.2 FPS, a 52% reduction, showing the GPU's sensitivity to graphical fidelity.

Moving to 1440p, the system remains playable. The average FPS on High is 68.3, and on Ultra, it's 54.2. The drop from 1080p High (110 FPS) to 1440p High (68.3 FPS) is a 38% reduction in performance, which is a significant but expected cost for the resolution increase.

At 4K, the system's limitations become stark. The average FPS on High settings plummets to 36.1, and on Ultra, it falls to 29.3. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings represents a 67% performance loss. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is completely saturated at 4K, and its 8 GB memory buffer and compute resources are overwhelmed. The fact that the FPS at 4K Low (60.2) is lower than the FPS at 1080p Ultra (81) reinforces that the GPU's raw pixel-pushing ability is the bottleneck at this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the average FPS measured for this specific CPU and GPU combination in Minimum.

1080p:

• Low: 169.2 FPS
• Medium: 130.1 FPS
• High: 110 FPS
• Ultra: 81 FPS

1440p:

• Low: 107 FPS
• Medium: 84.6 FPS
• High: 68.3 FPS
• Ultra: 54.2 FPS

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 60.2 FPS
• Medium: 46.8 FPS
• High: 36.1 FPS
• Ultra: 29.3 FPS

The data shows a consistent 50-60% performance drop when moving from Low to Ultra settings at any given resolution. For example, at 1440p, the difference between Low (107 FPS) and Ultra (54.2 FPS) is a loss of 52.8 FPS. The 1080p Low result of 169.2 FPS is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo, indicating a ceiling for the CPU's ability to feed frames. Conversely, the 4K Ultra result of 29.3 FPS is the lowest, representing a scenario where the GPU is fully maxed out. This detailed breakdown confirms that the system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high refresh rates, while 4K gaming requires significant setting reductions to achieve playable frame rates.