Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Minimum, a third-person shooter originally released on 2014-06-25. The data shows this pairing is capable of handling the game at high refresh rates across all tested resolutions, with performance scaling predictably as settings and resolution are adjusted. The RTX 5080 provides the dominant graphical muscle, while the 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 5700X ensures the CPU does not become a limiting factor in this title.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 65.7 FPS. This is playable but not ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Dropping to High settings at the same resolution yields a significantly more comfortable 81.4 FPS average.

*Q: Is the RTX 5080 overkill for 1080p gaming in Minimum?*

A: The benchmark data indicates yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 183.2 FPS. Lowering to Low settings pushes the average to 359.6 FPS, which far exceeds the refresh rate of most standard monitors.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to hit 144 FPS consistently?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with High settings achieves an average of 154 FPS. This is the highest resolution/setting combination that breaks the 144 FPS average mark. At 4K, even Medium settings only reach 102.1 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance impact this game?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz and scores 921 in 3dmark_single_thread. This strong single-core performance is sufficient to maintain high frame rates, as evidenced by the 359.6 FPS average at 1080p Low, which is a CPU-intensive scenario.

Q: Does the GPU's VRAM capacity matter for this game?

A: The RTX 5080 comes with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory. For Minimum, a game from 2014, this is far more than necessary. Even at 4K Ultra, the 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 16 GB capacity are more than adequate. The average frame rates are not limited by VRAM in these tests.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems?

A: In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 90th out of 1733 tested combos for Minimum. This puts it in the top 5.2% of all systems tested in this game.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings depend entirely on your display's refresh rate and resolution. For 1080p owners with a 240Hz monitor, the High preset at 1920x1080 provides an average of 241.6 FPS, matching that refresh rate almost perfectly. If you have a 360Hz panel, the Low preset at 1080p yields 359.6 FPS, which is still slightly below 360 FPS but the closest match achievable in the data. Medium settings at 1080p offer a strong 287.5 FPS average, suitable for 240Hz panels with better visual quality than Low.

For 1440p users, the High preset is the sweet spot, hitting 154 FPS on average. This is ideal for 144Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 120.7 FPS, which is still smooth for 120Hz displays but a significant visual quality jump for only a 33.3 FPS average difference. Low settings at 1440p are unnecessary unless you have a 240Hz monitor, as they produce 245.8 FPS.

At 4K, the choice is more about playability. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces 65.7 FPS, which is playable for a slower-paced shooter but not ideal. The High preset improves this to 81.4 FPS, providing a much more fluid experience. For the best balance of image quality and performance on a 60Hz 4K display, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 102.1 FPS is a viable option for those with a 100Hz 4K monitor.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the primary driver of performance in Minimum. Its specs are substantial: 10752 shading units, 84 RT cores, and 336 tensor cores running on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The card's boost clock of 2617 MHz and its FP32 performance of 56.28 TFLOPS provide immense raw compute power that this game leverages effectively. The data shows a clear scaling pattern that points to GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions.

For instance, at 4K Ultra, the frame rate is 65.7 FPS, while at 4K Low, it jumps to 130.4 FPS. This 64.7 FPS difference highlights how much the GPU's workload changes with settings. The RTX 5080's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus with 960.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that memory bandwidth is not a bottleneck, even at 4K with high-resolution textures. The card sits in the 89th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc A570M and Intel Arc Pro A60, from which it is separated by only 1.6% and -1.9% in average benchmark score, respectively.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware, this pairing is a top-tier performer. The comboRankInGame places it at rank 90 out of 1733 total combinations. This means that 1643 other tested systems are slower in Minimum, while only 89 are faster. This top 5.2% ranking confirms that the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and RTX 5080 work well together to deliver elite-level performance in this title.

The ranking is likely influenced by the GPU's dominance. The RTX 5080 is in the 89th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The combination of two high-percentile parts results in a system that is greater than the sum of its parts for this game, as the CPU's performance is sufficient to feed the GPU's massive rendering capabilities. This pairing is not bottlenecked, which allows the RTX 5080 to stretch its legs and produce the high frame rates seen in the data.

CPU Role

While the GPU does the heavy lifting for visual rendering, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X plays a critical supporting role. This 8-core, 16-thread processor, based on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer), has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. For a game like Minimum, which likely does not utilize more than a few threads, the single-thread performance is crucial. The CPU's 3dmark_single_thread score of 921 and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3193 indicate robust per-core capabilities.

The CPU's role becomes apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the frame rate jumps to 359.6 FPS. This is a scenario where the GPU is not fully stressed, and the CPU's ability to process draw calls and game logic dictates the maximum frame rate. The Ryzen 7 5700X handles this without issue, allowing for these extreme frame rates. Its performance is similar to rivals like the Intel Core i9-11900KF, which is only 0.1% faster, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, which is 0.2% faster. This shows the 5700X is not a weak link in this system.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional results. The Low preset achieves an average of 359.6 FPS. The Medium preset produces 287.5 FPS. High settings yield 241.6 FPS. The Ultra preset, while demanding, still manages an average of 183.2 FPS. This resolution is entirely CPU and GPU capable, with even the most demanding preset providing high refresh rate performance.

At 2560x1440, performance remains very strong. Low settings average 245.8 FPS. Medium settings drop to 184.5 FPS. High settings produce 154 FPS, which is an excellent result for 1440p gaming. Ultra settings remain highly playable at 120.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 125.1 FPS drop, indicating the GPU is becoming more of a factor at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the game becomes more demanding. Low settings deliver 130.4 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium settings average 102.1 FPS. High settings drop to 81.4 FPS, which is solid for 4K. Ultra settings produce 65.7 FPS, which is playable but below the threshold for high-refresh-rate 4K monitors. The data shows a clear and consistent progression: as resolution and settings increase, the average frame rate decreases proportionally, with the RTX 5080 handling the 4K Ultra load respectably.