Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. This combination places 123rd out of 1,733 tested combos, putting it in the top 7% of all systems tested. The data shows a setup that can push high refresh rates at 1440p and handle 4K comfortably, though the optimal settings depend heavily on your target resolution and frame rate.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne codename) using TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosts up to 4.60 GHz, with a 65W TDP. The CPU features a 16 MB L3 cache, with 512 KB L2 and 64 KB L1 per core. This is a desktop-class chip on the AMD Socket AM4 platform with dual-channel DDR4 memory support providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

For a game released in 2014, Minimum was designed in an era when quad-core CPUs were the standard. The 5700G's 8-core/16-thread configuration is substantial overkill for the game's threading requirements, but benchmark results confirm it still matters. The CPU scores 8,717 in Cinebench R20 multi-core and 1,230 in single-core, with a PassMark multithread score of 24,419 and single-thread score of 3,283. The 3DMark 16-thread score is 6,629, while the single-thread score is 899.

The 5700G ranks at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25,626. Its nearest rivals show how tightly packed this segment is: the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 25,706 (0.3% higher), the Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25,532 (0.4% lower), the Intel Core 5 210H scores 25,490 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25,485 (0.6% lower). This means the 5700G is essentially at parity with its closest competitors, with deltas under 1%.

In Minimum, the CPU's single-thread performance is the more relevant metric since older titles typically rely heavily on one or two cores. The 5700G's Cinebench R15 single-core score of 295 and Geekbench single-core score of 2,016 indicate solid per-core performance. The PassMark physics score of 999 suggests adequate physics processing for a game of this era. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 352 FPS average, indicating the CPU is not a bottleneck even at extreme frame rates.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a high-end Ada Lovelace architecture GPU built on TSMC's 5 nm process. It comes with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory operates at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). The GPU has a base clock of 2295 MHz and boost clock of 2550 MHz, with 10,240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. It also includes 80 ray tracing cores and 320 tensor cores.

The RTX 4080 SUPER posts a PassMark G3D score of 34,245 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 246,994. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 6,600. The GPU ranks at the 88th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53,610. Its nearest rivals demonstrate the competitive landscape: the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT scores 53,489 (0.2% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 53,414 (0.4% lower), the AMD Radeon RX 7700S scores 52,505 (2.1% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti scores 52,086 (2.9% lower).

For Minimum, the RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB VRAM is far more than the game requires, even at 4K Ultra. The game's textures and geometry are from 2014, so memory capacity is not a limiting factor. The GPU's raw compute power drives the frame rates across all resolutions. The launch MSRP is 999 USD.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures full compatibility with the game's rendering paths. The 285.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 816.0 GTexel/s texture rate explain why this GPU handles 4K so well. At 2560x1440 Low, the combo reaches 229.7 FPS average, showing the GPU can push well beyond high refresh rate territory when settings are reduced.

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

The measured FPS data across three resolutions and four settings presets provides a clear picture of what this combo can deliver. At 1920x1080, every preset exceeds 170 FPS: Ultra averages 176.1 FPS, High averages 231.1 FPS, Medium averages 270.1 FPS, and Low averages 352 FPS. For 1080p gaming, even Ultra settings provide a smooth experience on any high refresh rate monitor.

At 2560x1440, the story remains strong. Ultra averages 111.1 FPS, High averages 145.3 FPS, Medium averages 172.2 FPS, and Low averages 229.7 FPS. All presets at 1440p are playable, with High being the sweet spot for competitive play while maintaining visual quality. The jump from Ultra to High at 1440p yields a 34.2 FPS improvement (from 111.1 to 145.3), which is significant for fast-paced gameplay.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the choices become more deliberate. Ultra averages 60.1 FPS, which is at the threshold of playability. High averages 80.2 FPS, Medium averages 95.7 FPS, and Low averages 119.5 FPS. For a third-person shooter, the data suggests High settings at 4K is the best balance, offering a 20.1 FPS improvement over Ultra while still looking substantially better than Medium.

For the best overall experience, High settings at 2560x1440 delivers 145.3 FPS average, which is ideal for 144Hz monitors. If you have a 240Hz display at 1080p, Medium settings at 270.1 FPS is the optimal choice. The data indicates that Ultra settings provide diminishing returns in Minimum, with the largest FPS penalties occurring at every resolution when moving from High to Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 123rd out of 1,733 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the top 7.1% of all configurations tested. This ranking reflects the strength of the RTX 4080 SUPER, which dominates the frame rate results, combined with a capable CPU that doesn't hold the system back.

The combo's percentile ranking is notable given the CPU's mid-range positioning. The 5700G ranks at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 4080 SUPER ranks at the 88th percentile among all GPUs. The combination of these two parts yields a top-7% result in this game, suggesting the GPU is the primary driver of performance while the CPU provides sufficient support.

Compared to other tested combos, this system outperforms the vast majority due to the GPU's raw power. The RTX 4080 SUPER's nearest rivals — the RX 6900 XT (0.2% lower average score), Radeon Pro W6600M (0.4% lower), RX 7700S (2.1% lower), and RTX 5070 Ti (2.9% lower) — all would likely produce similar in-game results, placing any of these GPU pairings in the same general ranking tier.

The 5700G's CPU performance is not a limiting factor in this game. Its average benchmark score of 25,626 puts it within 0.6% of its nearest rivals, and even the strongest of those rivals (the Ryzen 7 6800U at 25,706) is only 0.3% faster. This CPU parity means the combo's ranking is almost entirely determined by GPU choice, and the RTX 4080 SUPER is an excellent choice for this title.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the system averages 60.1 FPS on Ultra, 80.2 FPS on High, 95.7 FPS on Medium, and 119.5 FPS on Low. High settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance at 4K.

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play with this setup?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 352 FPS average, which is ideal for high refresh rate competitive play. At 2560x1440 Low, it still delivers 229.7 FPS, making 1440p a strong choice for competitive gaming.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700G compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The 5700G has an average benchmark score of 25,626. It is 0.3% slower than the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (25,706) and 0.4% faster than the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25,532). The Intel Core 5 210H (25,490) and AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25,485) are 0.5% and 0.6% slower, respectively.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER significantly faster than its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 53,610. It is 0.2% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (53,489) and 0.4% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (53,414). It leads the AMD Radeon RX 7700S (52,505) by 2.1% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (52,086) by 2.9%.

Q: What settings should I use for 1440p gaming?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 deliver 145.3 FPS average. Ultra settings drop to 111.1 FPS, while Medium reaches 172.2 FPS. High is the recommended balance for visual quality and smooth gameplay at 1440p.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: No. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 352 FPS average, and the CPU's single-thread performance (Cinebench R15 score of 295, Geekbench single-core of 2,016) is sufficient for this 2014 title. The CPU ranks at the 83rd percentile overall.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1920x1080:

• Low: 352 FPS average
• Medium: 270.1 FPS average
• High: 231.1 FPS average
• Ultra: 176.1 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 229.7 FPS average
• Medium: 172.2 FPS average
• High: 145.3 FPS average
• Ultra: 111.1 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 119.5 FPS average
• Medium: 95.7 FPS average
• High: 80.2 FPS average
• Ultra: 60.1 FPS average

The data shows consistent scaling across settings and resolutions. Moving from Low to Ultra at 1080p reduces performance by 175.9 FPS (from 352 to 176.1). At 1440p, the same settings change costs 118.6 FPS (from 229.7 to 111.1). At 4K, the cost is 59.4 FPS (from 119.5 to 60.1).

Resolution scaling is equally predictable. At Low settings, dropping from 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS by 122.3 (from 352 to 229.7), and from 1440p to 4K by 110.2 (from 229.7 to 119.5). At Ultra settings, those drops are 65.0 (from 176.1 to 111.1) and 51.0 (from 111.1 to 60.1), respectively.

The gap between Medium and High is smaller than between High and Ultra at every resolution, suggesting Ultra carries a disproportionate performance penalty. At 4K, for instance, the Medium-to-High drop is 15.5 FPS, while High-to-Ultra costs 20.1 FPS. This pattern holds at 1440p (26.9 FPS versus 34.2 FPS) and 1080p (39.0 FPS versus 55.0 FPS).