Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a decisive performance profile for Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter from 2014. The benchmark data shows this combination ranks 186th out of 1733 tested combos, placing it in the top 11% of all systems. Across three resolutions and four quality presets, the measured FPS reveals a hardware pairing that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher settings, yet capable of astonishing frame rates at lower presets, making it a formidable choice for high-refresh-rate displays.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo in Minimum?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 329.2, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested system configurations?

A: The combo ranks 186th out of 1733 total tested combinations, placing it in the top 11% of all systems in the database.

Q: What is the performance difference between the 1080p Low and 4K Ultra presets?

A: The average FPS drops from 329.2 at 1080p Low to 54.2 at 4K Ultra, a reduction that highlights the massive load increase on the GPU at higher resolutions and settings.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER have enough VRAM for this game's maximum settings?

A: The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, which is more than sufficient for Minimum's Ultra preset, even at 3840x2160, where it still manages an average of 54.2 FPS.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo first exceed 200 FPS?

A: The 1920x1080 High preset achieves 209 FPS, and the 2560x1440 Low preset reaches 210.9 FPS, both crossing the 200 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the CPU's multithreaded benchmark score?

A: In the Cinebench R23 multicore test, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X scores 23571 points, with a single-core score of 3327 points.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the dominant force in this pairing, particularly as resolution and settings scale upward. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves critical for maintaining playable frame rates at 4K. The data shows that at 3840x2160, the GPU's performance scales predictably with settings: it delivers 114.9 FPS on Low, 87.6 FPS on Medium, 75.6 FPS on High, and 54.2 FPS on Ultra. This pattern indicates that the GPU's compute resources, including its 8448 shading units and 66 RT cores, are the primary bottleneck at this resolution.

The GPU's clock speeds—2340 MHz base and 2610 MHz boost—allow it to push high frame rates at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the GPU is so powerful that even the High preset yields 209 FPS, which is likely beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. However, the Ultra preset at 1080p (164 FPS) shows a noticeable drop, suggesting that the game's Ultra settings introduce effects that heavily tax the GPU's fill rate and shader processing, even when resolution is low. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 31811 places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, confirming its high-end status, though its nearest rivals show a narrow delta of only -0.7% to 2% in average benchmark scores, indicating a tight competitive field.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 186 out of 1733 tested configurations places it comfortably in the upper echelon of gaming systems. This percentile positioning is supported by the raw performance data, which shows the combo capable of exceeding 300 FPS at 1080p Low and maintaining above 100 FPS at 1440p Medium. The ranking suggests that while there are 185 faster combos, this pairing offers a level of performance that would satisfy the vast majority of gamers, especially those targeting 1440p high-refresh-rate gaming or 4K at medium settings.

When examining the individual components, the CPU's percentile rank of 84 against all CPUs (with an average benchmark score of 27606) and the GPU's 86th percentile (average score 48704) are closely aligned. This congruity suggests that neither component is significantly holding back the other in synthetic benchmarks. However, the in-game data reveals a different story at lower resolutions. The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, has a delta of just 0.3% in average score, which means the 5800X is virtually identical in raw compute. This near-parity in CPU performance indicates that in a game like Minimum, which is not heavily threaded, the GPU will be the deciding factor in most scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's capabilities across the three most common gaming resolutions. At 1920x1080, the results are staggering: Low settings produce 329.2 FPS, Medium yields 250.1 FPS, High achieves 209 FPS, and even Ultra maintains a smooth 164 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combo is almost always CPU-limited, as even the most demanding preset cannot push the GPU to its limits.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high. Low settings hit 210.9 FPS, Medium drops to 162.7 FPS, High comes in at 133.4 FPS, and Ultra stays playable at 105.4 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent reduction of roughly 35-37% across all settings, which is a typical result for a GPU with this bandwidth and compute capability. The 1440p results are particularly notable because they show that the combo can drive high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors (165Hz+) even on High settings, which is a sweet spot for competitive gaming.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings still deliver a very playable 114.9 FPS, which is impressive for 4K. Medium settings drop to 87.6 FPS, High to 75.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 54.2 FPS. The 4K Ultra result, while technically above the 30 FPS playability threshold, is not ideal for a fast-paced TPS. The data suggests that 4K gaming with this combo is best suited to Medium or High settings for a consistently smooth experience.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear pattern of GPU dependency. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 329.2 at 1080p to 210.9 at 1440p, and finally to 114.9 at 4K. This represents a 65% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. At Ultra settings, the drop is even steeper: from 164 FPS at 1080p to 105.4 at 1440p, and then to 54.2 at 4K, a 67% reduction.

This consistent ~65-67% reduction across settings strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at all resolutions above 1080p. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a smaller FPS delta between 1080p and 1440p, as the CPU load remains constant while the GPU load increases. Instead, the data shows near-linear scaling with pixel count, which is the hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p, the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads (with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz) are sufficient to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the massive frame rates. However, the 329.2 FPS ceiling at 1080p Low suggests that even this CPU has a limit, likely due to game engine single-thread performance.

Settings Recommendations

For players using this combo, the ideal settings depend on the target display and refresh rate. For 1080p monitors with a 240Hz refresh rate, the High preset (209 FPS) is the optimal choice, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Low (329.2 FPS) while still exceeding the display's maximum refresh rate. The Ultra preset at 1080p (164 FPS) is also viable but sacrifices some smoothness for marginal visual gains.

For 1440p gamers with 165Hz displays, the High preset (133.4 FPS) is the best balance, as it remains above the 100 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay while offering improved visuals over Medium (162.7 FPS). The Ultra preset at 1440p (105.4 FPS) is also playable and may be preferred for its visual fidelity, but it leaves less headroom for FPS drops in intense combat scenarios.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset (87.6 FPS) is the recommended starting point, as it provides a smooth experience that is close to 90 FPS. The High preset (75.6 FPS) is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but may feel less responsive in a TPS. The Low preset (114.9 FPS) is the only 4K option that guarantees a high-refresh-rate experience, but it sacrifices too much visual quality for most players. The Ultra preset at 4K (54.2 FPS) should be avoided for competitive play, though it is fine for casual exploration.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X plays a crucial, yet secondary role in this pairing. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, it provides ample processing power for modern games. Its boost clock of 4.70 GHz ensures strong single-thread performance, which is critical for games like Minimum that may not utilize all cores efficiently. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3327 points confirms this capability.

In the measured FPS data, the CPU's influence is most apparent at 1080p Low settings, where the 329.2 FPS result is likely near the engine's maximum frame rate. At this point, the CPU is the bottleneck, as the GPU could theoretically render more frames. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 943 and its PassMark single-thread score of 3445 are modest but sufficient for this task. The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache also helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for game physics and AI calculations.

However, the CPU's limitations are evident when compared to its rivals. The Intel Core i5-12600KF has a delta of -0.8% average score, meaning it is nearly identical in performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (non-X) is just 0.3% slower. This tight grouping means that the 5800X does not provide a unique advantage in this game; any of these CPUs would yield nearly identical FPS results. The CPU's 105 W TDP and support for DDR4 memory at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate, but they do not push the envelope. For Minimum, the data clearly shows that the GPU is the star of the show, with the CPU providing just enough support to avoid becoming a major limiting factor at most settings.