Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers exceptional frame rates in Minimum, positioning this combination in the top 5% of all tested configurations. The data shows a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at lower resolutions, with the CPU's 2019 architecture becoming a limiting factor only when chasing maximum refresh rates at 1080p. At higher resolutions, this combo provides a smooth, high-fidelity experience that leverages the RTX 5090 D's immense graphical horsepower.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is a Zen 2 (Matisse) architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This 7 nm chip, released on 2019-07-06, features a 32 MB L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus. While this CPU is a previous-generation model, its 8-core/16-thread configuration remains robust for gaming workloads. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 2092 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 204 in single-core, and 8899 in Geekbench multi-core and 1593 in single-core. Its Passmark multi-thread score is 22458, with a single-thread score of 2656.

In the context of Minimum, the CPU's performance is sufficient to feed the powerful GPU at 1440p and 4K resolutions. The data indicates that at 1440p High settings, the combo achieves 178 FPS, while at 4K High it reaches 96 FPS. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking versus all CPUs suggests it has ample headroom for most gaming scenarios. However, at 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, and the CPU's single-thread performance becomes more relevant. The processor delivers a Passmark data compression score of 296379 and a floating-point math score of 39005, indicating strong computational capability. The 65 W TDP and unlocked multiplier show it is an efficient part, but its age relative to the GPU is evident in the scaling patterns seen in the resolution analysis. The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, has an average score of 34222, a 0.1% difference, and the Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333, a -0.2% delta, showing the 3700X is still competitive in general processing power. For this shooter, the CPU does not bottleneck the experience at standard gaming resolutions, as evidenced by the high frame rates on offer.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing. Built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB202 chip, it is a 5 nm behemoth with 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. It operates with a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz. The GPU is equipped with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a massive 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This immense memory capacity and bandwidth ensure that the game can be run with maximum texture detail and high resolutions without any memory constraints, far exceeding the requirements of a 2014 title. The GPU's FP32 performance is 104.8 TFLOPS, contributing to its high benchmark scores, including a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14326 and a Passmark G3D score of 44065.

The RTX 5090 D's performance is the primary driver of the frame rates in Minimum. At 4K Ultra settings, the combo still manages an average of 73 FPS, which confirms the GPU's raw power. The data shows a clear performance tier: at 1080p High, the system produces 242 FPS, and at 1080p Low it reaches 283 FPS. The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking versus all GPUs confirms its top-tier status. While its nearest rivals in the database (AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants) are mobile or datacenter parts with lower scores, the RTX 5090 D is in a different league for gaming. The 575 W TDP and PCIe 5.0 x16 interface highlight its high-end positioning. The GPU's role is to provide an overwhelming performance buffer, ensuring that the game's visual quality is never compromised by a lack of processing power, even at the demanding 4K resolution.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured frame rates across resolutions reveal the classic scaling behavior of a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes more relevant at lower ones. The data shows a significant drop from 1080p to 4K at the High settings preset. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 242. This falls to 178 FPS at 1440p High, a reduction of 26.4%. Then, at 4K High, the average FPS drops to 96, a further 46.1% decrease from the 1440p result. This steep decline is indicative of the GPU being heavily taxed by the increasing pixel count, which is expected given the game's resolution demands.

However, the pattern at Ultra settings tells a different story. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 210. At 1440p Ultra, it decreases to 136 FPS (a 35.2% drop), and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 73 FPS (a 46.3% drop from 1440p). The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra is much steeper than at High, suggesting that at 1080p Ultra, the system is partially limited by the CPU's ability to process the game logic and draw calls, preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential. This is a common phenomenon in high-refresh-rate scenarios. At 1080p Low, the system hits 283 FPS, which is likely close to the maximum achievable with this CPU-GPU combination, further indicating a CPU limit. The frame time data (min/max) at Medium settings shows a minimum of 219 FPS at 1080p and 180 FPS at 1440p, with maximums of 296 FPS and 244 FPS respectively, demonstrating consistent performance without major stutters. The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor for resolutions above 1080p, while the CPU is the constraint when trying to achieve maximum frame rates at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 133rd out of 2939 tested combos in the database for Minimum. This places it in the top 4.5% of all systems tested, which is an outstanding result for a CPU that is several generations old. The high ranking is almost entirely attributable to the RTX 5090 D's raw power, which carries the system to very high frame rates even with the older Ryzen 7 3700X. The combo outperforms the vast majority of configurations, many of which likely feature newer CPUs paired with less powerful GPUs. The data shows that a strong GPU can overcome a less modern CPU in this title, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU workload is dominant.

The ranking also highlights the potential bottleneck at 1080p. While the combo is still fast, its 133rd place indicates there are 132 configurations that achieve higher average frame rates, likely due to having a more powerful CPU to push the GPU harder at lower resolutions. The percentile ranking of the CPU (84th) and GPU (92nd) separately does not translate to a combined percentile, but the 133rd rank out of 2939 combos shows impressive synergy. The nearest rival GPUs in the database have significantly lower average scores (e.g., the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT has an avgScore of 78940, a -1.6% delta), which underscores the performance gap. For a game like Minimum, this combo provides a definitive high-end experience, with the only theoretical improvement being a newer CPU to maximize 1080p frame rates.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings preset for different resolution targets. For a 4K display, the High settings preset is the sweet spot. It delivers an average of 96 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while providing a significant visual upgrade over the Medium preset's 114 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 73 FPS, which is still playable, but the jump from High to Ultra yields diminishing returns for the 23 FPS loss. The Low preset at 4K offers 149 FPS, but the visual quality is likely too compromised for a title that can be run at higher settings. Therefore, High at 4K is the recommended choice for balancing visual fidelity and performance.

At 1440p, the High preset is also the recommended choice, delivering an excellent 178 FPS. The Medium preset provides 212 FPS, and the Low preset reaches 245 FPS, but these come with reduced visual quality. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces 136 FPS, which is still very smooth, but the High preset offers a better balance. For 1080p, the Ultra preset yields 210 FPS, which is high enough for any high-refresh-rate monitor, and it provides the best visual experience. The data shows that at 1080p, even the most demanding preset is easily handled, making Ultra the obvious choice. In summary, High settings are recommended for 1440p and 4K, while Ultra is the best option for 1080p. The Medium settings provide a middle ground of frame rates (257 FPS at 1080p, 212 FPS at 1440p, 114 FPS at 4K) but do not offer the same performance-to-quality ratio as the High preset.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming with this combo?

A: The High settings preset at 3840x2160 provides an average of 96 FPS, which is the recommended choice for a balanced experience. The Ultra preset drops to 73 FPS, while the Low preset reaches 149 FPS but with reduced visual quality.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 D in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at 1440p and 4K resolutions. However, at 1080p, the scaling shows a potential CPU limit, as the frame rate increase from 1440p High (178 FPS) to 1080p High (242 FPS) is less than the jump seen at lower settings, indicating the CPU may prevent the GPU from reaching its maximum potential at very high frame rates.

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

A: This combo ranks 133rd out of 2939 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the top 4.5% of all systems. This is a strong result, largely due to the RTX 5090 D's high performance.

Q: What is the maximum frame rate achievable at 1080p?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 283 FPS at 1080p with Low settings. The Ultra preset at 1080p still achieves a high average of 210 FPS, making it the best choice for visual quality without sacrificing playability.

Q: Does the GPU have enough memory for this game?

A: Yes, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D comes with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory. This is far more than sufficient for Minimum, ensuring no performance degradation due to memory limitations at any resolution or settings level.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Medium and High presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers an average of 212 FPS, while the High preset delivers 178 FPS. The difference is 34 FPS, and the High preset is recommended for its improved visual fidelity with only a modest frame rate decrease.