Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Minimum, a 2014 Third-Person Shooter. The data shows this combination is capable of maxing out standard high-refresh monitors at 1440p, while 4K Ultra remains demanding. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions and settings, interprets what the numbers mean for your build, and provides practical recommendations based strictly on the observed data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, indicating where the performance bottleneck shifts between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 317 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops this to 230 FPS, a 27% reduction. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 124 FPS, which is a 46% further drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline at 4K strongly suggests that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is becoming the primary limiting factor, as the pixel throughput demand outpaces the CPU's ability to feed frames at lower resolutions.

The pattern becomes even more pronounced when examining High settings. At 1080p High, the average is 229 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 148 FPS, and at 4K High, it falls to 79 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 1440p High is 35%, while the gap between 1440p and 4K High is 47%. The larger percentage drop at the higher resolution step indicates that the GPU's rendering workload is scaling non-linearly with pixel count, a classic sign of GPU-bound operation at 4K.

For Medium settings, the data includes minimum and maximum frame times, offering more insight into the stability of the experience. At 1080p Medium, the average is 273 FPS with a minimum of 232 and a maximum of 313. At 1440p Medium, the average is 176 FPS with a minimum of 149 and a maximum of 202. At 4K Medium, the average is 95 FPS with a minimum of 80 and a maximum of 109. The consistency of the frame delivery, even at 4K, suggests that while the GPU is under heavy load, it is not experiencing severe frame time spikes.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 174 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it is 112 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it drops to 61 FPS. The 4K Ultra figure is notably close to the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this preset at this resolution is the most demanding configuration tested. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, the RTX 4080 is the definitive bottleneck, while at 1080p, the CPU's performance headroom is more than sufficient to keep frame rates high across all settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080's specifications play a direct role in the measured outcomes. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s, which is ample for the textures and assets in Minimum even at 4K Ultra. The data shows that frame rates do not collapse due to memory limitations at 4K, as the 61 FPS Ultra average indicates the GPU is processing frames, albeit slowly, rather than stalling on data transfers.

The GPU's clock speeds are also relevant. With a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz, the RTX 4080 has a high operating frequency that contributes to its raw compute throughput. This is reflected in the benchmark scores, particularly the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567, which places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The high boost clock allows for sustained performance under load, which is likely why the frame rates at 1440p High remain well above the 144 Hz refresh rate mark.

The RTX 4080's architecture, Ada Lovelace, supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is relevant for a game released in 2014. While Minimum may not utilize all modern features, the GPU's raw horsepower is evident in the 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance. This compute capability directly translates to the high average FPS numbers seen in the 1080p Low and Medium presets, where the GPU is not fully saturated and can render frames quickly.

In the context of its nearest rivals, the RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54247 is nearly identical to the RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54209 with a deltaPct of 0.1. This indicates that within the tested database, the standard RTX 4080 performs essentially on par with its SUPER counterpart, making the measured FPS results in Minimum representative of a high-end GPU tier. The GPU's 320 W TDP and triple-slot cooler are physical characteristics that suggest it is designed for sustained high-performance workloads, which aligns with the consistent frame rates observed across the resolution scaling tests.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings depend entirely on your target resolution and refresh rate. For 4K gaming, the data shows that Medium settings provide the best balance, yielding an average of 95 FPS with a minimum of 80 FPS. This is a significant improvement over High, which averages 79 FPS, and far superior to Ultra, which averages only 61 FPS. The 80 FPS minimum at 4K Medium ensures a smoother experience than the potential dips below 60 FPS that the Ultra preset's average suggests.

For 1440p, the High preset is the clear recommendation. It delivers an average of 148 FPS, which is well-suited for 144 Hz and 165 Hz monitors. The Low preset at 1440p reaches 230 FPS, but this is likely unnecessary for most displays and sacrifices visual quality. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 112 FPS, which is still playable, but High offers a better frame rate headroom with minimal visual difference in practice. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 176 FPS, but High's 148 FPS is the sweet spot for quality and performance.

At 1080p, the data shows that even the Ultra preset achieves a high average of 174 FPS. This makes Ultra the recommended setting for 1080p, as it provides the best visual fidelity while still maintaining frame rates above the typical 144 Hz refresh rate. The High preset at 229 FPS is also excellent, but the visual gains from Ultra are worth the slight frame rate reduction. For competitive play, the Low preset at 317 FPS offers the absolute highest frame rate, but the data suggests that the CPU and GPU have enough headroom to make this unnecessary for most users. The Medium preset at 273 FPS is a solid middle ground, but Ultra's 174 FPS is more than adequate for a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates range from 317 FPS at Low settings to 174 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset shows an average of 273 FPS with a minimum of 232 and a maximum of 313, indicating a very stable frame delivery. The High preset averages 229 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 174 FPS, with no minimum or maximum values recorded for those two settings.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clear step down from 1080p. The Low preset averages 230 FPS, the Medium preset averages 176 FPS with a minimum of 149 and a maximum of 202, the High preset averages 148 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 112 FPS. This scaling demonstrates that the GPU is still capable of driving high refresh rates at 1440p, but the gap between Low and Ultra widens compared to 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops are more pronounced. The Low preset averages 124 FPS, the Medium preset averages 95 FPS with a minimum of 80 and a maximum of 109, the High preset averages 79 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 61 FPS. The 4K results indicate that while the combo can handle 4K gaming, the GPU is the limiting factor, and users should adjust settings to maintain their desired frame rate target. The Medium preset at 4K is the only configuration with recorded minimum and maximum values, showing a spread of 29 FPS, which suggests some variance in frame delivery under load.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 354th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the top 10% of all tested configurations, reflecting its strong overall performance. The combo's rank is a result of both components being high performers in their respective categories.

The CPU, AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, has an average benchmark score of 24709 and sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, which scores 24728, a deltaPct of -0.1, meaning the 5700X3D is marginally slower. The Intel Core i5-11600 scores 24563 with a deltaPct of 0.6, placing it slightly behind. This indicates that the 5700X3D is a competitive mid-range to high-end CPU, with its 96 MB of shared L3 cache being a notable feature for gaming workloads.

The GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, has an average benchmark score of 54247 and sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the RTX 4080 SUPER with a score of 54209 and a deltaPct of 0.1, showing they are essentially tied. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 with a deltaPct of -2.6, meaning the RTX 4080 is slightly slower. This high GPU percentile is the primary driver of the combo's strong rank, as the measured FPS data shows the GPU is capable of pushing high frame rates even at 4K.

The combo's rank of 354 out of 3712 is a strong indicator that for Minimum, this pairing is well-balanced and capable of delivering a high-quality gaming experience. The data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions, and the GPU is powerful enough to handle the game's demands at higher resolutions, albeit with some settings adjustments for 4K Ultra.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings for this combo?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 61 FPS. This is the lowest average recorded across all tested configurations.

Q: Is 1440p High a good target for a 144 Hz monitor?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 148 FPS, which is above the 144 Hz refresh rate. This provides a smooth experience with minimal screen tearing on such displays.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to the RTX 4080 SUPER in benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209. The deltaPct is 0.1, indicating the two GPUs perform nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 317, recorded at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration that exceeds 300 FPS.

Q: Which settings provide the best frame rate stability at 4K?

A: The Medium settings at 3840x2160 show a minimum FPS of 80 and a maximum of 109, with an average of 95. This is the only 4K configuration with recorded minimum and maximum values, indicating a stable frame delivery compared to other presets.

Q: How many total combos does this pairing rank against in this game?

A: This combo ranks 354th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the top 9.5% of all tested configurations in the database.