Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX combination delivers a dominant performance profile in Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. The benchmark data shows this pairing is capable of delivering exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the system ranking 234th out of 1733 recorded hardware combinations in this game. This places the combo in the top 13.5% of all tested systems, indicating a very strong overall experience.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, built on a 7 nm process node by TSMC. The processor features a 32 MB L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration, providing a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. This CPU is unlocked for overclocking and has a TDP of 105 W.

In synthetic multi-threaded benchmarks, the CPU scores 7,586 in 3DMark with 16 threads and 7,578 with maximum threads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score reaches 23,571, while the single-core score is 3,327. The PassMark multithread score is 27,732, and the single-thread score is 3,445. These results paint a picture of a highly capable processor that excels in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads.

The percentile ranking of 84.0% against all CPUs indicates this processor performs better than 84% of all CPUs in the database. Compared to its nearest rivals, the 5800X has an average benchmark score of 27,606. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 sits just 0.3% lower with a score of 27,535, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is 0.4% higher at 27,708. The Intel Core i7-13700H also scores 27,716 (0.4% higher), and the Intel Core i5-12600KF reaches 27,827 (0.8% higher). This shows the 5800X is essentially on par with these competitors in average CPU benchmark scores.

For Minimum, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance is particularly relevant. Even at 1080p with Low settings, where the GPU is less burdened, the CPU needs to keep up with high frame rates. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1,846 and single-thread score of 943 indicate solid per-core performance. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 6,035 suggests the processor scales well with additional cores, which helps maintain stability when the game engine uses multiple threads for physics, AI, and game logic. With a boost clock of 4.70 GHz and 32 MB of L3 cache, the 5800X provides the necessary headroom to avoid becoming the bottleneck in this title, even at frame rates exceeding 300 FPS.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a flagship graphics card based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, featuring the Navi 31 chip and codenamed Plum Bonito. It is manufactured on a 5 nm process and houses 57,700 million transistors on a die size of 529 mm². The GPU has a base clock of 1929 MHz, a game clock of 2365 MHz, and a boost clock of 2498 MHz. Memory operates at 2500 MHz, which translates to 20 Gbps effective speed.

The card is equipped with 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering a massive memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s. This immense bandwidth is more than sufficient for Minimum, a game from 2014 that will not stress the memory subsystem. The GPU has 6,144 shading units, 384 texture mapping units, and 192 render output units, along with 96 ray tracing cores. The FP32 performance is listed at 61.39 TFLOPS, and the pixel rate is 479.6 GPixel/s.

In GPU benchmarks, the RX 7900 XTX scores 68,41 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 31,238 in PassMark G3D, and 192,597 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its average benchmark score is 44,019, placing it in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Against its nearest rivals, the AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 44,195 (0.4% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43,667 (0.8% lower), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43,313 (1.6% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 44,900 (2.0% higher). The 7900 XTX is therefore competitive with these high-end alternatives.

For Minimum, the GPU’s raw compute power is the driving force behind the high frame rates. The 24 GB VRAM is overkill for this title, but the sheer number of shading units and high clock speeds allow for massive pixel throughput. The 192 ROPs and 479.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are crucial for rendering at high resolutions. The GDDR6 memory with 960.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and frame buffer operations are never a limiting factor, allowing the card to maintain its high average FPS figures across all settings.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

A: The measured average FPS is 156.9 at 1080p with Ultra settings. This shows that even at the highest quality preset, the system produces frame rates well above 144 Hz, suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How does the 5800X compare to the Intel Core i5-12600KF in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average score of 27,827, which is 0.8% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X's score of 27,606. The difference is minimal, making the two processors nearly identical in overall average performance.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and how does it relate to performance?

A: The RX 7900 XTX has a memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s, delivered through a 384-bit bus with 24 GB of GDDR6 memory. This bandwidth is exceptionally high and ensures that the GPU has ample data throughput to feed its 6,144 shading units, preventing memory bottlenecks in Minimum.

Q: What is the frame rate at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 160.4 at 1440p with Medium settings. This frame rate indicates a very smooth experience on 1440p displays, comfortably exceeding the refresh rate of most standard monitors.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the average FPS reaches 323.1. This extremely high frame rate suggests that the GPU is still the primary contributor, but the CPU’s single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 943, is sufficient to avoid being a bottleneck. However, the margin before a CPU limit is reached is smaller at this resolution.

Q: What are the measured FPS figures at 4K with different settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 57.7 at Ultra settings to 113.7 at Low settings. High settings yield 75 FPS, and Medium settings produce 84.6 FPS. This indicates that 4K Ultra is playable, but lowering settings provides a significant frame rate boost.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured frame rate data provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four quality settings. The following is a detailed breakdown of the average FPS figures.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across the board. The lowest average FPS is 156.9 at Ultra settings. Moving to High settings increases the average to 207.8 FPS. Medium settings yield 246.3 FPS, and Low settings produce a staggering 323.1 FPS average. These numbers show that at 1080p, the combination of CPU and GPU is capable of pushing frame rates far beyond the refresh rate of most gaming monitors, even with maximum quality settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong. Ultra settings average 105 FPS, which is still a smooth experience for most gamers. High settings increase the average to 135 FPS. Medium settings produce 160.4 FPS, and Low settings reach 209.6 FPS. The step from 1080p to 1440p incurs a performance penalty, but the system remains highly capable at this resolution, with even Ultra settings staying above the 100 FPS mark.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop to more moderate levels. Ultra settings average 57.7 FPS, which is on the edge of smooth playability but may exhibit some stutter on 60 Hz displays. High settings improve this to an average of 75 FPS. Medium settings yield 84.6 FPS, and Low settings produce 113.7 FPS. 4K gaming is clearly playable with this hardware, but achieving the highest refresh rates will require lowering the quality settings. The data shows a clear and consistent scaling pattern: as resolution increases, the average FPS decreases, and as settings increase, the average FPS also decreases.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The scaling of frame rates from 1080p to 4K reveals the nature of the system's bottleneck. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 323.1 at 1080p to 209.6 at 1440p, a decrease of 113.5 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Low settings, the average FPS drops from 209.6 to 113.7, a decrease of 95.9 FPS. The total drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 209.4 FPS, which is a 64.8% reduction.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is different. The average FPS drops from 156.9 at 1080p to 105 at 1440p, a decrease of 51.9 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 105 to 57.7, a decrease of 47.3 FPS. The total drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings is 99.2 FPS, which represents a 63.2% reduction.

The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is similar at both Low (64.8%) and Ultra (63.2%) settings. This consistency suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, as the workload scales with pixel count. The frame rate drops are not proportionally larger at Low settings, which would indicate a CPU bottleneck. Instead, the GPU’s rendering workload scales predictably with resolution. The 4K Ultra result of 57.7 FPS shows that the GPU is working hard to fill 8.3 million pixels, while the 1080p Low result of 323.1 FPS demonstrates the GPU has plenty of headroom when the pixel count is lower. The linear nature of these drops points to the RX 7900 XTX being the main driver of performance, with the 5800X providing sufficient support to prevent a significant CPU limit from emerging.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The optimal settings depend on the user's display resolution and refresh rate goals. For 1080p displays, the data shows that the Ultra preset, averaging 156.9 FPS, is the best choice. This frame rate is high enough to take full advantage of most 144 Hz monitors, and the visual quality is maximized. Even at Ultra, there is considerable headroom, so users with 240 Hz or 360 Hz monitors could consider High settings to gain a 50.9 FPS boost, reaching 207.8 FPS, though the visual difference may be minimal in a fast-paced shooter.

For 1440p displays, the High preset appears to be the sweet spot. It produces an average of 135 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. Ultra settings at 1440p drop to 105 FPS, which is still smooth, but High offers a substantial 30 FPS improvement. Medium settings at 1440p reach 160.4 FPS, but the visual quality reduction may not be worth the extra 25.4 FPS over High for most users.

For 4K displays, the recommendation is more nuanced. The High preset, averaging 75 FPS, is the best balance for a standard 60 Hz to 75 Hz display, providing a solid and smooth experience. The Ultra preset, at 57.7 FPS, is playable but may not be ideal for competitive play due to the lower frame rate. Medium settings at 4K yield 84.6 FPS, which is a significant boost over High and could be preferable for those seeking higher frame rates on 4K monitors with refresh rates above 60 Hz. Low settings at 4K produce 113.7 FPS, but the visual trade-off is substantial. In all cases, the measured data shows that the High preset provides the most balanced experience across all resolutions, offering high frame rates while maintaining good visual fidelity.