Minimum

Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter, shows a clear performance hierarchy with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT. The data indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower settings. The combination ranks 1689th out of 3712 tested combos in this game, placing it in the upper half of all configurations, with the GPU scoring at the 71st percentile versus all GPUs and the CPU at the 81st percentile versus all CPUs.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable and significant drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. This scaling pattern strongly indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 7 5800X has sufficient processing power to keep up with the GPU's output demands.

At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 214 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low settings, the frame rate drops to 138 FPS, a reduction of 76 FPS. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls further to 74 FPS. This translates to a 65% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, which is a substantial performance penalty that points directly to pixel-pushing limits of the GPU rather than any CPU constraint.

The scaling becomes even more pronounced at higher settings. With Ultra settings, the system goes from 105 FPS at 1080p to 68 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 36 FPS at 4K. This is a 66% drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra, showing that the RX 6750 XT's rendering workload increases almost linearly with pixel count when visual fidelity is maximized. The 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS is barely playable, indicating that this resolution and setting combination is beyond what this GPU can comfortably handle.

Medium settings show a similar pattern, with 164 FPS at 1080p, 106 FPS at 1440p, and 57 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium result of 57 FPS is notably more playable than the 4K Ultra result, but still falls short of the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider ideal. The data shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases, going from a 109 FPS difference at 1080p to a 38 FPS difference at 4K, indicating that the GPU's compute resources are increasingly taxed by both resolution and settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings balance depends heavily on the target display resolution and desired frame rate. For a 1080p display, the data shows that High settings at 138 FPS provide an excellent experience, nearly matching the Low settings result of 214 FPS while delivering significantly better visual quality. The 138 FPS at High is well above the typical 60 FPS target and even exceeds 120 FPS for high-refresh-rate displays, making High the recommended preset for 1080p users.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS and maximum of 122 FPS, which provides a smooth experience on most 1440p monitors. High settings at 1440p reach 89 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 68 FPS, which is adequate but not ideal for fast-paced third-person shooter gameplay. The Medium preset strikes the best balance at 1440p, offering a 38 FPS advantage over High while maintaining a 90 FPS minimum that prevents noticeable stuttering.

For 3840x2160, the results are more constrained. Low settings achieve 74 FPS, which is the only 4K preset that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. Medium settings at 4K produce 57 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS, which may cause occasional dips below the playability threshold in intense action sequences. High settings at 4K drop to 48 FPS, and Ultra falls to 36 FPS. For 4K users, Low settings are the only recommended option for consistent performance, while Medium could be considered for those who prioritize visual quality over frame rate stability.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the central component determining Minimum's performance at higher resolutions. This GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory configuration is more than sufficient for this 2014 title, as the game's texture requirements are modest by modern standards, and the data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the GPU is compute-bound rather than memory-bandwidth limited.

The GPU's clock speeds play a significant role in its performance characteristics. The base clock is 2150 MHz, with a boost clock of 2600 MHz and a game clock of 2495 MHz. The boost clock represents a 21% increase over the base clock, allowing the GPU to dynamically raise its performance when thermal and power headroom permit. The memory runs at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed, which contributes to the high bandwidth figure.

The RX 6750 XT's benchmark scores place it at the 71st percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26011. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, which scores 25891 (0.5% lower), and the AMD FirePro W7100 at 25856 (0.6% lower). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is 1.1% behind with a score of 25740, showing that the RX 6750 XT is competitive with a mobile flagship from a newer generation. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 20700 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2548 further quantify its rendering capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows strong performance across all settings. Low settings deliver 214 FPS average, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 164 FPS with a minimum of 139 FPS and maximum of 189 FPS, showing good frame time consistency. High settings reach 138 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 105 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 109 FPS, indicating that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance decreases across all settings. Low settings achieve 138 FPS, which matches the 1080p High result, indicating that the GPU is still capable of high frame rates at this resolution with reduced visual fidelity. Medium settings produce 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS and maximum of 122 FPS, providing a smooth experience. High settings reach 89 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 68 FPS. The 1440p results show a 70 FPS spread from Low to Ultra, which is narrower than at 1080p, suggesting the GPU is becoming more constrained.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops considerably. Low settings achieve 74 FPS, which is the only 4K result above 60 FPS. Medium settings produce 57 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS and maximum of 66 FPS, showing significant frame time variance. High settings reach 48 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 36 FPS. The 4K results show a 38 FPS spread from Low to Ultra, which is the narrowest of all resolutions, confirming that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at this resolution regardless of settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Minimum with this hardware?

A: 1920x1080 offers the most headroom, with all settings exceeding 100 FPS. The High preset at 138 FPS provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, while even Ultra at 105 FPS remains highly playable.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Minimum?

A: Yes, but only with Low settings, which achieve 74 FPS. Medium settings drop to 57 FPS with a 48 FPS minimum, which may cause stuttering. High and Ultra settings at 4K drop below 50 FPS and are not recommended for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RX 6750 XT compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The RX 6750 XT scores 26011 on average benchmarks, which is 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (25891) and 1.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (25740). This indicates it outperforms these rivals by a small margin.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X holding back the GPU in this game?

A: No, the data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 214 FPS, which is well above typical monitor refresh rates, and the FPS drops significantly as resolution increases, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: What settings should I use for a 1440p monitor?

A: Medium settings at 106 FPS provide the best experience, with a 90 FPS minimum that ensures consistent performance. High settings at 89 FPS are also viable, but Ultra at 68 FPS may show dips in demanding scenes.

Q: Does the GPU's 12 GB VRAM affect performance in this game?

A: The 12 GB GDDR6 memory is more than sufficient for Minimum, a 2014 game with modest texture requirements. The performance scaling with resolution and settings indicates compute limitations rather than memory capacity issues.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X provides robust processing power for Minimum, though the game's performance is primarily GPU-bound at higher resolutions. This CPU features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The high boost clock is particularly relevant for gaming, as it ensures strong single-threaded performance.

The CPU's benchmark results demonstrate its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 15476 in multi-core and 1574.5 in single-core tests. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7586 and 2-thread score of 1846 show that it scales well with thread count, which is beneficial for games that can utilize multiple cores. The PassMark multithread score of 27732 and single-thread score of 3445 further confirm its strong performance.

The Ryzen 7 5800X's percentile versus all CPUs is 81, with an average benchmark score of 29123. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, which scores 29093 (0.1% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT at 28940 (0.6% lower). The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 29245 (0.4% higher), while the Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29270 (0.5% higher). These close margins show that the 5800X remains competitive with newer mobile and desktop processors.

In Minimum, the CPU's role is evident from the frame rate scaling. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 214 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that would stress many CPUs. The fact that the frame rate remains high at 1080p across all settings, and only drops significantly at higher resolutions, indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck. The 4K results, which drop to as low as 36 FPS at Ultra, are clearly GPU-limited, as the CPU's processing demands do not increase with resolution. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides ample headroom for this game's thread utilization, ensuring that the GPU is the primary determinant of performance in most scenarios.