Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination delivers a robust experience in Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. The data shows a system that scales predictably across resolutions and settings, with the RTX 3080’s 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and the CPU’s 96 MB of shared L3 cache forming a balanced foundation. The combo ranks 554th out of 1733 tested configurations, placing it in the upper third of all pairings in this database. Below is a breakdown of the measured performance, component roles, and actionable settings guidance based solely on the provided figures.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average is 128.8 FPS. This is the lowest result at 1080p, showing that even at the highest preset, the system comfortably exceeds standard 60 Hz display refresh rates.

Q: How does the CPU perform in single-threaded workloads?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores 804 in 3dMark single-thread and 3157 in Cinebench R23 single-core. These figures are modest relative to its multi-threaded scores, indicating that the processor’s strength lies in sustained multi-core loads rather than peak single-thread bursts.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 3080 features a 320-bit bus with 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth, paired with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory. This high bandwidth is critical for maintaining frame rates at higher resolutions, as seen in the 4K data.

Q: Does the system hit 60 FPS at 3840x2160 on High settings?

A: The average FPS is 59.8, which is just shy of a locked 60 FPS. This suggests that 4K High is borderline playable, but a drop to Medium (72.7 FPS) provides a more comfortable margin.

Q: What is the combo’s rank relative to other tested systems?

A: This pairing ranks 554th out of 1733 total combinations, placing it in the 68th percentile of all tested combos. This indicates a strong but not top-tier position in the database.

Q: Are there any rival components with nearly identical average benchmark scores?

A: Yes. On the CPU side, the Intel Core i7-1360P is 0.2% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is 0.3% behind. For the GPU, the AMD Radeon Pro Duo is 0.2% behind, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is 1% ahead.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, built on the Ampere architecture with a GA102 chip, plays the dominant role in shaping Minimum’s frame rates. Its 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus delivers 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth, a figure that directly supports the measured performance at 4K. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 90.1 on Low to 42.8 on Ultra, a spread of 47.3 FPS that highlights how memory bandwidth and shading power are taxed by higher settings. The GPU’s 8704 shading units and 68 RT cores provide ample raw compute, but the data shows that Ultra settings at 4K exceed its comfortable envelope.

The GPU’s boost clock of 1710 MHz and base clock of 1440 MHz are standard for the 30-series, yet the 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is what enables the 266.3 FPS result at 1080p Low. Notably, the RTX 3080’s average benchmark score is 35787, placing it at the 80th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, scores 36101—0.9% higher—while the AMD Radeon 880M is 0.4% behind. This close grouping suggests that the RTX 3080’s performance in Minimum is consistent with its synthetic standing, though the measured FPS data shows it responds strongly to resolution scaling, with the 1080p to 1440p jump being particularly steep.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, a Zen 3 (Vermeer) part on the AM4 socket, provides 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. Its defining feature is the 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is substantial for a 5000-series processor and contributes to its 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs. In Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014, the CPU’s role is less about raw single-thread speed and more about maintaining consistent frame pacing. The scores reflect this: 3dMark 16-thread scores 6764, while single-thread scores 804, a ratio that indicates the processor is heavily leveraged in multi-threaded scenarios.

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 24673, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i5-11600 (0.5% behind) and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (0.6% ahead). These deltas are minimal, but the 5700X3D’s advantage in L3 cache likely helps in games that benefit from larger working sets. In the measured FPS data, the CPU’s impact is most visible at 1080p, where the system reaches 266.3 FPS on Low—a figure that requires strong per-core performance to avoid bottlenecking the GPU. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22366 and single-core of 3157 further suggest that the CPU can feed the RTX 3080 adequately at lower resolutions, but the 4K results (e.g., 59.8 FPS at High) show that the GPU becomes the limiting factor there.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all settings. The Low preset averages 266.3 FPS, which is 63.8 FPS higher than High (172.6 FPS) and 137.5 FPS higher than Ultra (128.8 FPS). Medium sits at 202.5 FPS, representing a 29.9 FPS drop from Low. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a 51.7% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the GPU is the primary constraint at this resolution, though the CPU’s 16 threads ensure no stutter.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 173.2 FPS on Low, 131.8 FPS on Medium, 109.6 FPS on High, and 83.8 FPS on Ultra. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs the system roughly 35% of its frame rate at each preset, which is consistent with the 2.25x increase in pixel count. The High preset at 1440p (109.6 FPS) is still well above typical 60 Hz displays, while Ultra (83.8 FPS) requires a high-refresh monitor to fully utilize.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. Low averages 90.1 FPS, Medium 72.7 FPS, High 59.8 FPS, and Ultra 42.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 47.3 FPS, with Ultra falling below the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K results show that the RTX 3080’s 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game’s textures, but the computational load of Ultra settings at this resolution exceeds the GPU’s capabilities for smooth play. The data indicates that 4K is viable only at Low or Medium settings, with High being borderline at 59.8 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and RTX 3080 ranks 554th out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the 68th percentile of all pairings, a strong showing that reflects the balance between the CPU’s 8-core/16-thread design and the GPU’s 10 GB memory configuration. The rank is consistent with the component-level percentiles: the CPU is at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 80th percentile of all GPUs. The slight drop in combo rank relative to the individual component percentiles suggests that the pairing is not perfectly optimized, likely due to the CPU’s modest single-thread scores (804 in 3dMark single-thread) limiting performance in less parallelized game workloads.

Compared to other combos, this system sits comfortably in the upper third, but it is not near the top. The nearest CPU rival, the Intel Core i7-1360P, has an average score 0.2% higher, while the GPU’s closest competitor, the AMD Radeon Pro Duo, is 0.2% lower. These small deltas indicate that the combo’s ranking is not sensitive to minor hardware variations, but rather to the overall balance of the two components. In practical terms, the rank of 554 out of 1733 means that there are 553 combos that perform better, and 1179 that perform worse, giving users a clear sense of where this system stands in the database hierarchy.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset (172.6 FPS) is the recommended choice for most users, as it provides a substantial visual upgrade over Medium (202.5 FPS) with only a 14.8% performance penalty. For competitive play, Low (266.3 FPS) offers the highest frame rates, but the jump to Medium is significant for visual fidelity. Ultra (128.8 FPS) is only advisable for those with 120 Hz+ displays who prioritize image quality over frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the High preset (109.6 FPS) delivers the best balance, offering a smooth experience on 60 Hz and 144 Hz monitors alike. Medium (131.8 FPS) is a viable alternative for higher refresh rates, while Ultra (83.8 FPS) is playable but requires a 144 Hz display to fully exploit its frame pacing. Low (173.2 FPS) is overkill for most setups and sacrifices too much visual quality for the marginal FPS gain.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset (72.7 FPS) is the recommended setting for a playable experience, as it stays above the 60 FPS threshold. High (59.8 FPS) is borderline and may cause noticeable frame drops in busy scenes, while Ultra (42.8 FPS) is not recommended for smooth gameplay. Low (90.1 FPS) is the only preset that provides a comfortable margin at 4K, but it significantly reduces visual detail. For 4K users, Medium offers the best compromise between performance and image quality, with High being a second option for those who can tolerate occasional dips below 60 FPS.