Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT pairing delivers a thoroughly playable experience in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter from 2014-06-25. The measured data shows a system that scales predictably across resolutions and settings, with the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance providing a stable foundation for the GPU’s output. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results, focusing on what the numbers mean for real-world gameplay.

FAQ

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

A: The data indicates 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all settings presets remain comfortably playable. At this resolution, even the Ultra preset achieves an average of 81 FPS, while the Low preset reaches 168.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset drops to 52.7 FPS, and at 3840x2160, only the Low preset (59.3 FPS) stays above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark performance compare to its direct rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 26574, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 8024P, scores 26555, a negligible delta of 0.1%. The Intel Core i9-11900K also scores 26546, which is another 0.1% delta, showing the 5800X3D is effectively tied with these processors in synthetic tests.

Q: Is the RX 5700 XT a bottleneck for the Ryzen 7 5800X3D in this game?

A: The FPS data suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor. As resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, the average FPS at High settings drops from 110.5 to 37.1, a decline of over 66%. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU's performance headroom is not fully utilized at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the performance delta between the RX 5700 XT and its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 24731, placing it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, which scores 24763, a delta of -0.1%. The Intel Arc A350M scores 24647, a 0.3% delta, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile scores 24592, a 0.6% delta.

Q: What is the single-threaded performance of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D?

A: In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 884 in 3dmark_single_thread and 3234 in passmark_single_thread. This is complemented by a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, which is crucial for games that rely on high single-core throughput.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the GPU and how might it affect performance?

A: The RX 5700 XT has a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, achieved through an 8 GB GDDR6 memory interface with a 256-bit bus width. This bandwidth is sufficient to feed the GPU's 2560 shading units, but the measured FPS drops at 4K suggest that the memory subsystem becomes a limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the central component driving frame rates in Minimum. Its core configuration includes 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, which are clocked at a base of 1605 MHz and a boost of 1905 MHz. The GPU operates with a game clock of 1755 MHz, which is the typical frequency expected during sustained gaming loads. The memory operates at 1750 MHz, translating to 14 Gbps effective, and is connected via a 256-bit bus.

This hardware configuration produces a pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 304.8 GTexel/s, which are key metrics for fill-rate-bound scenarios. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU’s performance scales directly with the workload. At 1920x1080, the GPU is able to produce high frame rates, but as the resolution increases to 3840x2160, the pixel throughput requirement quadruples, and the average FPS at High settings falls from 110.5 to 37.1. This indicates that the ROPs and memory bandwidth become saturated at higher resolutions.

In the context of the entire system, the RX 5700 XT sits in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24731. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, is a mere 0.1% faster, indicating that the RX 5700 XT is a mid-to-high-tier performer for this game's era. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is a crucial asset; while it is sufficient for the presets tested, the significant FPS drop at 4K Ultra (26.2 FPS) suggests that memory capacity may be less of an issue than raw bandwidth and compute throughput. The data shows that the GPU is the primary determinant of performance, with the CPU providing ample headroom.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends entirely on the target resolution and frame rate preference. For a standard 60 FPS experience, the data points to specific presets per resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system has significant headroom. The Ultra preset averages 81 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target and provides a high level of visual fidelity. However, for users prioritizing maximum smoothness, the High preset at 110.5 FPS or the Medium preset at 126.8 FPS are excellent choices, with the Low preset exceeding 168 FPS for competitive play. All presets are viable at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the choice becomes more constrained. The High preset, with an average of 71.2 FPS, is the highest visual quality setting that maintains a 60+ FPS average. The Medium preset at 85.1 FPS offers a comfortable margin above the target, while the Low preset at 109.2 FPS provides a high frame rate for faster-paced gameplay. The Ultra preset at 52.7 FPS falls below the 60 FPS target and is not recommended for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the options are limited. Only the Low preset, with an average of 59.3 FPS, manages to stay near the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 47.7 FPS and High preset at 37.1 FPS are playable but will exhibit noticeable frame pacing issues. The Ultra preset at 26.2 FPS is not recommended for serious gameplay. For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the data suggests using High settings at 1920x1080 or Medium settings at 2560x1440.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high. The Low preset achieves an average of 168.2 FPS, which is the highest measured in the entire dataset. The Medium preset follows at 126.8 FPS, and the High preset at 110.5 FPS. The Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still delivers a solid 81 FPS average. This resolution shows the system's full potential, with performance scaling smoothly as settings are reduced.

At 2560x1440, there is a noticeable step down in performance. The Low preset averages 109.2 FPS, which is a 35% decrease from the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset averages 85.1 FPS, and the High preset averages 71.2 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 52.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. This resolution represents a balanced middle ground, where High settings still provide a good experience.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed. The Low preset is the only one to average above 60 FPS, at 59.3 FPS. The Medium preset averages 47.7 FPS, and the High preset drops to 37.1 FPS. The Ultra preset averages only 26.2 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. This resolution clearly shows the limits of the RX 5700 XT, with performance dropping sharply as settings are increased.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload. The most telling comparison is the High settings preset, which shows a consistent decline: 110.5 FPS at 1920x1080, 71.2 FPS at 2560x1440, and 37.1 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 36% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 48% drop from 1440p to 4K.

This scaling behavior indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the limiting component in this configuration. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D, with its high multi-threaded score of 24063 in cinebench_r23_multicore and a strong 83rd percentile ranking, is unlikely to be a bottleneck at any of these resolutions. The CPU’s performance headroom is evident in the fact that the FPS drops are directly proportional to the increase in pixel count, which is a hallmark of GPU or memory bandwidth saturation.

The performance delta between the Low and Ultra presets also widens with resolution. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is 87.2 FPS (168.2 vs 81). At 2560x1440, the difference is 56.5 FPS (109.2 vs 52.7). At 3840x2160, the difference shrinks to 33.1 FPS (59.3 vs 26.2). This compression of the performance gap at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU's compute units and memory bandwidth are being fully utilized, leaving less headroom for additional visual effects. The data strongly suggests that to maintain a consistent frame rate, users must lower settings more aggressively at higher resolutions, confirming the GPU as the primary factor limiting performance in Minimum.