Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a strong showing in Minimum, a third-person shooter released on 2014-06-25. The combo ranks 340th out of 1733 tested combinations, placing it firmly in the top 20% of all systems measured. Across all tested settings and resolutions, this pairing consistently produces high average frame rates, with the weakest result being 51.6 FPS at 4K Ultra and the strongest hitting 302.6 FPS at 1080p Low. The data indicates a balanced system where the CPU and GPU each take turns as the limiting factor depending on resolution and preset.

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 from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture (codename Vermeer) using a 7 nm process at TSMC. It runs at a base clock of 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, and its 105 W TDP reflects a desktop-class part designed for sustained performance. The CPU has 64 KB L1 cache per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a 32 MB L3 cache, with support for DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus providing 51.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Benchmark results show the 5800X excels in multi-threaded tasks: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 23571, while single-core reaches 3327. Geekbench multicore is 10220 and single-core 2194. The processor’s 3DMark scores scale from 943 single-thread to 7586 with 16 threads, indicating strong scaling across cores. In Minimum, this CPU power translates to high frame rates even at low resolutions—at 1080p Low, the combo hits 302.6 FPS, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU ample frames without bottlenecking. The 8-core/16-thread configuration is well-suited for a game from 2014, which likely does not require more than a few threads, but the high single-thread performance (Cinebench R15 single-core 335, Passmark single-thread 3445) ensures responsiveness in gameplay.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the 5800X sits near the top of its class. It is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (avg score 27535 vs 27606 for the 5800X), and 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and Intel Core i7-13700H (both around 27708-27716). The Intel Core i5-12600KF is 0.8% faster with an avg score of 27827. These small deltas mean the 5800X is essentially on par with its peers, making CPU-side differences unlikely to be the deciding factor in frame rates for this game.

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

The measured data covers four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—across three resolutions. At 1080p, the sweet spot is High, delivering 193.3 FPS, which is substantially higher than the 149.8 FPS at Ultra while still offering improved visual quality over Medium (229.1 FPS) and Low (302.6 FPS). The gap between High and Ultra is 43.5 FPS, suggesting Ultra demands significantly more GPU resources for marginal visual gains.

At 1440p, High again proves optimal: 123.8 FPS is well above the 60 FPS threshold and only 23.4 FPS lower than Medium (147.2 FPS), while Ultra drops to 94.6 FPS. The 1440p High result is 29.2 FPS behind the 1080p High, showing resolution scaling is modest. At 4K, High yields 67.6 FPS, which is playable but close to the edge for smooth gameplay; Medium offers 80.8 FPS, providing a safer margin. Ultra at 4K falls to 51.6 FPS, which is below ideal smoothness for a shooter. Based on the data, the best experience is High at 1080p or 1440p, with Medium as a fallback at 4K if higher fidelity is desired.

The recommendation is to prioritize High settings for most users, as it balances visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 4K, Medium is the better choice if frame rates above 70 FPS are required, while High remains viable for those prioritizing image quality over a small FPS drop.

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

The frame rate scaling across resolutions reveals where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 193.3 FPS; at 1440p High, it drops to 123.8 FPS (a 35.9% decrease), and at 4K High, it falls to 67.6 FPS (a further 45.4% decrease from 1440p). This steep decline indicates the GPU becomes the primary limiter as resolution increases, since the CPU workload remains relatively constant while pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

The same pattern holds for other presets. At Low settings, 1080p produces 302.6 FPS, 1440p yields 192.1 FPS, and 4K drops to 104.7 FPS. The 1080p Low result is exceptionally high, suggesting the CPU has headroom that the GPU cannot fully exploit at lower resolutions—at 1080p, the CPU may be the limiting factor, as evidenced by the 302.6 FPS ceiling. However, at 4K, the GPU’s workload dominates, and frame rates scale more predictably with GPU compute.

The RTX 5070’s 672.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 performance are put to the test at 4K, where Ultra settings drop to 51.6 FPS. This indicates that at 4K Ultra, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, while at 1080p Low, the CPU’s single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 3327) may be the limiting factor. The data shows a classic scaling curve: CPU-bound at low resolutions/presets, GPU-bound at high resolutions/presets.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 340th out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the 80.4th percentile of all systems. This is a strong position, indicating that this pairing outperforms the majority of tested hardware configurations. The rank reflects the system’s ability to maintain high frame rates across all settings, particularly the 302.6 FPS at 1080p Low, which is likely near the top of the distribution.

The CPU and GPU each hold respectable percentiles among their peers. The 5800X sits at the 84th percentile versus all CPUs, while the RTX 5070 is at the 83rd percentile versus all GPUs. This alignment suggests a well-matched pairing where neither component drastically underperforms the other. In terms of rivals, the GPU’s nearest competitor, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, has an avg benchmark score of 41441 compared to the RTX 5070’s 41687, a 0.6% advantage for the newer card. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 0.2% behind, and the AMD Radeon Pro 580X is 0.7% behind. These small differences mean the RTX 5070 is competitive with high-end previous-generation cards, though the 12 GB GDDR7 memory is a notable feature for modern titles.

The combo’s rank is likely boosted by the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance (Passmark multithread 27732) and the GPU’s high compute capabilities, which together deliver the observed frame rates. Compared to the 1733 tested combos, this system is clearly above average, making it a reliable choice for Minimum at high refresh rates.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture (chip GB205) using a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die. It features 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). Its 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 80 ROPs deliver 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 performance, backed by 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores.

In Minimum, the GPU’s role is evident in the resolution scaling. At 4K Ultra, the 51.6 FPS result is the lowest in the measured set, indicating that the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth are heavily taxed by high-resolution, high-fidelity rendering. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for a 2014 title, as the game’s texture and geometry demands are unlikely to exceed this capacity, but the GPU’s raw throughput becomes the limiting factor at 4K.

The RTX 5070’s benchmark scores support its performance: Passmark G3D scores 29137, and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 scores 5077. These numbers, combined with the GPU’s 83rd percentile ranking, suggest it is a strong performer for modern and older titles alike. In Minimum, the GPU handles 1440p High at 123.8 FPS and 4K High at 67.6 FPS, showing that it can maintain playable frame rates even at high resolutions, though Ultra settings at 4K require a compromise.

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

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four settings. At 1080p, the results are: Low 302.6 FPS, Medium 229.1 FPS, High 193.3 FPS, and Ultra 149.8 FPS. This shows a clear progression where each preset step costs roughly 50-70 FPS, with Low offering the highest headroom for competitive play.

At 1440p, the numbers are: Low 192.1 FPS, Medium 147.2 FPS, High 123.8 FPS, and Ultra 94.6 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 44.9 FPS, while High to Ultra is 29.2 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at higher presets. At 4K, the results are: Low 104.7 FPS, Medium 80.8 FPS, High 67.6 FPS, and Ultra 51.6 FPS. The 4K Low result is still above 100 FPS, which is impressive for a high-resolution setting, but Ultra falls below 60 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

Across all settings, the scaling from 1080p to 4K is substantial—at Low, the drop is 197.9 FPS (from 302.6 to 104.7), while at Ultra, it is 98.2 FPS (from 149.8 to 51.6). This indicates that the GPU’s performance degrades more at higher presets due to increased pixel and shading workload. The data shows no min or max FPS values, only averages, so the focus is on sustained performance rather than frame time consistency.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Minimum?*

A: The highest measured average is 302.6 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 51.6, which is the lowest result in the measured set and below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems in this game?

A: The combo ranks 340th out of 1733 tested combinations, placing it in the top 20% of systems.

Q: Which setting provides the best balance of quality and performance at 1440p?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 yield 123.8 FPS, offering a strong balance compared to Medium (147.2 FPS) and Ultra (94.6 FPS).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p Low?

A: At 1080p Low (302.6 FPS), the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as the GPU has headroom but the frame rate ceiling is set by the processor’s single-thread performance.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its nearest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5070 has an avg benchmark score of 41687, which is 0.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (41441) and 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (41610).