Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D produces a distinctive performance profile in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. The data shows a configuration that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited at higher resolutions but reveals significant CPU-driven constraints at 1080p. This analysis walks through the measured frame rates, component roles, and competitive ranking to provide a methodical breakdown of what this combo delivers.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable pattern of performance scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 317 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that average to 274 FPS, a reduction of 43 FPS. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 149 FPS, representing a substantial 168 FPS decline from the 1080p Low result.

The scaling behavior across the resolution spectrum indicates a shift in the primary performance limiter. At 1080p, the frame rates are extremely high, suggesting the CPU is the bottleneck, as the graphics card has ample headroom to render frames quickly. The jump from 1080p Low (317 FPS) to 1440p Low (274 FPS) is a 13.6% drop, which is relatively modest, indicating the GPU is still not fully saturated. However, the transition from 1440p Low to 4K Low shows a much steeper decline of 45.6%, signaling that the GPU is now the dominant constraint.

This pattern is consistent across all settings presets. For High settings, the averages are 270 FPS at 1080p, 178 FPS at 1440p, and 96 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 34%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 46%. This widening gap at higher resolutions confirms that the RTX 5090 D's rendering workload becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases, while the Ryzen 7 5700X3D's processing power is sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p but less so at lower resolutions where the frame rate ceiling is higher.

The data suggests that for players targeting high refresh rate monitors at 1080p, the CPU will be the limiting component, as the GPU can easily produce frames faster than the processor can handle. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, with the CPU having significant headroom. The 1440p resolution represents a middle ground where both components are more balanced, though the scaling still favors GPU limitation.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a flagship-class GPU with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 2407 MHz. In the context of Minimum, a game from 2014, this GPU has an enormous amount of memory and bandwidth at its disposal, far exceeding what the game would require.

The GPU's performance in this title is primarily dictated by its raw rendering capabilities. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra is 73 FPS, which is the most demanding scenario in the dataset. At 4K High, the average rises to 96 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it reaches 114 FPS. These figures demonstrate that even at 4K, the RTX 5090 D can maintain playable frame rates at all settings, with the Ultra preset being the only one that dips below the 100 FPS threshold.

The GPU's benchmark scores support its high-end positioning. It achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14326 and a Passmark G3D score of 44065. Its percentile ranking versus all GPUs is 92, placing it in the top tier of graphics cards. The nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.6% higher score) and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (2.4% higher), which are professional or mobile parts, not direct desktop competitors.

The 32 GB VRAM capacity is particularly notable. In a game like Minimum, which was released in 2014, it is highly unlikely that any settings combination would approach the memory limit. This means the GPU's memory subsystem is not a performance constraint in this title. The GPU's role is purely to process geometry, textures, and shaders as fast as possible, and the data shows it does this effectively, with the main limitation being the resolution and settings combination chosen.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. It features a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a key characteristic of the X3D series. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 22366, and its single-core score is 3157.

In Minimum, the CPU's role becomes most apparent at 1080p. The measured average FPS of 317 at Low settings and 270 at High settings are high enough that the CPU's processing speed for draw calls and game logic can become a limiting factor. The difference between 1080p Low (317 FPS) and 1440p Low (274 FPS) is significant, but the 1080p result is not proportionally higher than the 1440p result given the 2.25x pixel difference. This indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is preventing the GPU from reaching even higher frame rates.

The CPU's multi-threaded performance is robust for a 2024 release, with a Passmark multithread score of 26318. The 3DMark scores show a scaling pattern from 1575 (2 threads) to 6764 (16 threads), indicating good scaling across cores. However, for a game from 2014, single-thread performance is often more critical, and the processor's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3157 is adequate but not exceptional compared to newer architectures.

The data suggests that at 4K, the CPU has no trouble keeping up with the GPU. The 4K Low average of 149 FPS is much lower than the 1080p Low result, meaning the GPU is working harder while the CPU has more spare capacity. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D's performance is sufficient to avoid being a primary bottleneck except in the most CPU-light scenarios at 1080p, where the frame rate ceiling is pushed to over 300 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and RTX 5090 D achieves a combo rank of 81 out of 2939 tested combinations in Minimum. This places it in the top 2.8% of all tested combos, indicating that this pairing is among the fastest configurations for this game.

This high ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU's immense power, as the CPU's performance is comparatively mid-range. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24709, with a percentile rank of 77 against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (0.1% lower score), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (0.5% lower), and the Intel Core i5-12450HX (0.5% higher). These deltas are minimal, showing that the CPU is competitive with other mid-to-high-end processors but is not a top-tier part.

The GPU, conversely, has an average benchmark score of 77712, with a percentile rank of 92 against all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (1.1% higher score), which is a mobile GPU, and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.6% lower), also a mobile part. The RTX 5090 D is clearly a desktop flagship, and its ranking in the 92nd percentile confirms its dominance.

The combo's rank of 81 out of 2939 suggests that while the GPU is exceptional, the CPU holds the combo back from being in the absolute top tier. Combos with faster CPUs, such as newer Ryzen 9 or Intel Core i9 processors, would likely rank higher, especially at 1080p where the CPU bottleneck is more pronounced. However, for most users, this combo offers a high level of performance that is unlikely to be a limiting factor except in esports-style scenarios at low resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings for this combo?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 178 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D's performance compare to its nearest rival in benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77712, which is 1.1% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (score 76904) and 1.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (score 78940).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: At 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor. The 4K Low average FPS is 149, which is significantly lower than the 1080p Low average of 317 FPS, indicating that the GPU's rendering workload is the primary constraint at this resolution.

*Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in Minimum?*

A: The combo ranks 81 out of 2939 tested combinations, placing it in the top 2.8% of all configurations.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Ryzen 7 5700X3D?

A: The launch MSRP of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is $249.

Q: What is the maximum average FPS recorded for this combo in the dataset?

A: The maximum average FPS recorded is 317, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 317 FPS on Low, 287 FPS on Medium, 270 FPS on High, and 210 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum FPS of 244 and a maximum of 331, indicating some frame time variance.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 274 FPS on Low, 212 FPS on Medium, 178 FPS on High, and 136 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at this resolution has a minimum of 180 FPS and a maximum of 244 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p shows a drop of 138 FPS, or 50.4%.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 149 FPS on Low, 114 FPS on Medium, 96 FPS on High, and 73 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K has a minimum of 97 FPS and a maximum of 131 FPS. The difference between the 1080p Low and 4K Low averages is 168 FPS, demonstrating the significant impact of resolution on the GPU's workload.

The data shows a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, the frame rate drops, and the relative difference between settings presets also narrows. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 107 FPS (317 to 210), while at 4K, the difference is 76 FPS (149 to 73). This indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU is saturated and the impact of settings is less pronounced than at lower resolutions where the CPU can become a limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For a 60 FPS target, all settings presets at all resolutions are playable, as even the 4K Ultra preset delivers 73 FPS. For a 144 Hz refresh rate monitor, the 1440p Ultra preset (136 FPS) is just below the threshold, while 1440p High (178 FPS) comfortably exceeds it.

At 1080p, the High preset (270 FPS) offers a good balance for high refresh rate displays, as it provides a high average FPS without the potential CPU bottleneck seen at Low settings (317 FPS). The Ultra preset (210 FPS) is also viable for 240 Hz displays, though the frame rate is lower than High.

For 1440p, the High preset (178 FPS) is the recommended choice for competitive play, as it provides a high frame rate that is well above 144 Hz. The Medium preset (212 FPS) is also an option for players seeking even higher frame rates, but the visual quality reduction may not be worth the 34 FPS gain. The Ultra preset (136 FPS) is suitable for players who prioritize visual fidelity over maximum frame rate.

For 4K, the Medium preset (114 FPS) offers the best combination of visual quality and performance, maintaining an average above 100 FPS. The High preset (96 FPS) is also a solid choice for a 4K 120 Hz display, though it may not fully saturate that refresh rate. The Ultra preset (73 FPS) is the most visually demanding option and is best suited for 60 Hz displays or players who prioritize image quality above all else. The Low preset is not recommended at any resolution, as the frame rate gains are modest compared to the significant visual quality reduction.