Minimum

Settings Recommendations

For the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, the benchmark data shows that the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 271 FPS average with a minimum of 230 FPS and maximum of 312 FPS, which represents a substantial frame rate cushion while still providing higher visual fidelity than Low. The High preset at 1080p drops to 228 FPS average, which is still excellent, but the jump from Medium to High costs 43 FPS (271 to 228) for what is typically a modest visual improvement in a 2014-era title.

At 2560x1440, Medium again proves to be the sweet spot with 175 FPS average, a 149 FPS minimum, and 201 FPS maximum. The High preset at this resolution yields 147 FPS average, which remains highly playable, but the 28 FPS gap between Medium and High suggests that the GPU is beginning to feel the resolution load. The Low preset at 1440p reaches 228 FPS, identical to the High preset at 1080p, which indicates that resolution scaling has a more pronounced effect on this configuration than settings scaling within a given resolution.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes notably. Medium produces 94 FPS average with an 80 FPS minimum, which is the only 4K preset with recorded minimum frame time data. High drops to 79 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 60 FPS average. The Low preset at 4K still achieves 123 FPS, demonstrating that the RTX 4080 SUPER has substantial headroom when visual effects are minimized. For players prioritizing consistent frame times at 4K, Medium is the recommended preset, as it maintains an 80 FPS floor while the Ultra preset's 60 FPS average leaves no margin for demanding scenes.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X brings 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This processor sits in the 79th percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27578. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600K, matches this score exactly with a 0% delta, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 trails by 0.2% and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X leads by 0.2%. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is 0.3% ahead, indicating that this CPU class is tightly clustered in synthetic performance.

In synthetic threading tests, the 5700X demonstrates strong scaling from 2 threads to 8 threads: 3DMark scores progress from 1821 (2 threads) to 3512 (4 threads) to 5768 (8 threads), then reach 6850 at maximum threads. This scaling pattern suggests that the processor maintains efficiency across moderate thread counts, which is relevant for a game from 2014 that may not fully utilize 16 threads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13184 versus a single-core score of 1499 indicates that the CPU has robust multi-threaded capability, but the single-thread score of 1499 is what matters most for older game engines that rely on fewer, faster cores.

The 32 MB shared L3 cache provides ample data locality for game assets, and the dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for this title. The 65 W TDP classifies this as an efficient desktop processor, and the unlocked multiplier allows for tuning, though the benchmark data does not include overclocked results. For Minimum, the CPU's single-thread performance and moderate thread scaling suggest it will not bottleneck the RTX 4080 SUPER at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high, but at 1080p Low with 354 FPS average, the CPU may be approaching its limits in draw call processing.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD103 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process with 45,900 million transistors. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz and boosts to 2550 MHz, with memory clocked at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). It carries 16 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 256-bit bus, yielding 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is critical for 4K gaming, as the data shows significant frame rate drops when moving to 3840x2160, and the 16 GB capacity ensures no texture swapping issues even at Ultra settings.

The RTX 4080 SUPER achieves an 86th percentile ranking versus all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 54209. Its closest rival, the standard RTX 4080, scores 54247 with a -0.1% delta, meaning the SUPER variant is essentially matched by its predecessor. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 1.1%, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S are 2.7% and 2.8% behind respectively. This positioning places the GPU in the upper tier of available hardware, though not at the absolute top.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial: 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, with 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores. The FP32 throughput of 52.22 TFLOPS and texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s explain why the GPU can push 354 FPS at 1080p Low settings. The 320 W TDP and triple-slot cooler design indicate this is a high-power component, with a suggested 700 W PSU. The 1x 16-pin power connector and PCIe 4.0 x16 interface are standard for this class. The GPU is marked as end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor, but the benchmark data shows it remains highly capable for Minimum.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 311th out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the top 8.4% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the synergy between a strong mid-high range CPU and a top-tier GPU, where the CPU does not significantly bottleneck the GPU at most settings. The rank of 311 suggests that there are 310 combos that achieve higher measured performance, likely featuring newer flagship CPUs with higher single-thread scores or GPUs with even greater rasterization throughput.

Given that the CPU sits at the 79th percentile and the GPU at the 86th percentile, the combo ranking of 311 out of 3712 indicates that the pairing performs slightly below what either component's individual percentile might suggest. This is likely because Minimum's frame rates at lower resolutions are constrained by the CPU's single-thread performance, while at 4K the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 354 FPS, which is a very high frame rate, but CPUs with stronger single-thread scores would push this higher. At 4K Ultra, the 60 FPS average is notably lower than the GPU's potential, suggesting that the game's engine or the CPU's per-core performance imposes a ceiling.

The nearest rival CPU, the Intel Core i5-12600K, matches the 5700X's average benchmark score exactly, which would likely place that combo in a similar ranking. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 and Ryzen 5 7600X are within 0.2% and -0.2% respectively, meaning that swapping the CPU to any of these would produce nearly identical results in Minimum. The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 4080, is only 0.1% behind in average score, so a combo with that card would rank almost identically. This tight clustering indicates that the combo's 311st rank is stable and representative of a broad set of similar hardware.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a clear pattern of resolution scaling, with the most dramatic drops occurring at 4K. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Medium settings, the average FPS falls from 271 to 175, a 35.4% reduction. Moving from 1440p to 3840x2160 at Medium, the average FPS drops from 175 to 94, a 46.3% reduction. The total scaling from 1080p to 4K at Medium is a 65.3% decrease in average FPS, which is substantial but expected given that 4K has 2.25 times the pixel count of 1440p and 4 times that of 1080p.

At High settings, the scaling pattern is similar: 228 FPS at 1080p, 147 FPS at 1440p (35.5% drop), and 79 FPS at 4K (46.3% drop from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across Medium and High settings suggests that the game's rendering load scales predictably with resolution, and the GPU is the primary factor in these reductions. However, the Low preset tells a different story: 354 FPS at 1080p, 228 FPS at 1440p (35.6% drop), and 123 FPS at 4K (46.1% drop). The near-identical percentage drops across all settings indicate that resolution scaling is independent of the quality preset, which points to a pixel-bound workload.

The limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p Low, the 354 FPS average is exceptionally high, and the CPU's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1499) likely becomes the constraint, as the GPU could theoretically render even more frames. At 4K Ultra, the 60 FPS average suggests the GPU is the limiting factor, given that the 4080 SUPER's 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput is being fully utilized by the pixel shader load. The Ultra preset at 4K produces exactly 60 FPS, which may indicate a frame rate cap or a hardware limit, while the Low preset at 4K reaches 123 FPS, showing that the GPU has headroom when effects are reduced.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows the following average frame rates: Low produces 354 FPS, Medium produces 271 FPS with a minimum of 230 and maximum of 312, High produces 228 FPS, and Ultra produces 173 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 83 FPS (354 to 271), which is the largest single-step reduction across any settings change at this resolution. The step from Medium to High is 43 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 55 FPS. This distribution suggests that the Low preset removes significant rendering work, while Medium and High are closer in visual quality but still differ notably in performance. The 271 FPS at Medium provides a 230 FPS minimum, which is well above any display refresh rate, making this the most robust choice for competitive play at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are: Low at 228 FPS, Medium at 175 FPS (minimum 149, maximum 201), High at 147 FPS, and Ultra at 112 FPS. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p at each setting is consistent: Low drops by 126 FPS (354 to 228), Medium by 96 FPS (271 to 175), High by 81 FPS (228 to 147), and Ultra by 61 FPS (173 to 112). The absolute FPS drops decrease as settings increase, which means the percentage drop remains around 35% for each. The Medium minimum of 149 FPS at 1440p is still sufficient for 144 Hz displays, while the Ultra average of 112 FPS may fall below the refresh rate of high-end monitors, making Medium the recommended choice for 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are: Low at 123 FPS, Medium at 94 FPS (minimum 80, maximum 108), High at 79 FPS, and Ultra at 60 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows: Low drops by 105 FPS (228 to 123), Medium by 81 FPS (175 to 94), High by 68 FPS (147 to 79), and Ultra by 52 FPS (112 to 60). The Medium preset at 4K is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, showing an 80 FPS floor and 108 FPS ceiling, which provides a predictable experience. The Ultra preset's 60 FPS average matches common display refresh rates, but the lack of minimum data means frame drops could occur. The Low preset at 123 FPS offers the best 4K performance, but the Medium preset at 94 FPS with an 80 FPS minimum is the safest for consistent frame delivery.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming with this combo?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 delivers 271 FPS average with a 230 FPS minimum and 312 FPS maximum, providing the best balance of visual quality and frame rate headroom. The High preset at 228 FPS average is also viable, but the 43 FPS reduction from Medium may not justify the visual gains in a 2014 title.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 27578, which is exactly matched by the Intel Core i5-12600K with a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 trails by 0.2%, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X leads by 0.2% and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H leads by 0.3%.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 123 FPS average while the Ultra preset achieves 60 FPS average, a difference of 63 FPS. The Medium preset at 94 FPS with an 80 FPS minimum provides a middle ground, and the High preset at 79 FPS rounds out the options.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247, resulting in a -0.1% delta for the SUPER variant. This means the two GPUs perform nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks, with the SUPER being effectively matched by its predecessor.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested configurations in Minimum?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 311th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 8.4% of all configurations measured for this game.

Q: At what resolution does the CPU become the limiting factor?

A: The data suggests the CPU limits performance at 1080p Low, where the combo achieves 354 FPS average. Given the CPU's single-thread score of 1499 in Cinebench R23, this frame rate is likely near the engine's draw call ceiling, while at 4K Ultra the GPU becomes the constraint with 60 FPS average.