Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 delivers a highly variable experience in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. Benchmark data shows the combination ranks 1604 out of 1733 tested combos in this title, placing it in the lower percentile of tested systems. The measured frame rates reveal a configuration that can handle 1080p gaming at moderate settings but struggles significantly at higher resolutions and maximum detail levels.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Minimum?*

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo achieves consistently playable frame rates. At 1080p, average FPS ranges from 45.3 at Ultra settings to 90.8 at Low settings. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset reaches 60.4 FPS average, while 3840x2160 results in sub-35 FPS across all settings.

Q: How does the CPU benchmark compared to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an avgBenchmarkScore of 26574, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. It is essentially tied with the AMD EPYC 8024P (deltaPct 0.1) and Intel Core i9-11900K (deltaPct 0.1), while being 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900HK.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 580 sits in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs with an avgBenchmarkScore of 13559. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 with a deltaPct of 0, while it is 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 455.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields an average of 90.8 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 45.3 FPS. This represents a 45.5 FPS gap between the lowest and highest quality settings at this resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios. The CPU scores in the 83rd percentile, while the GPU scores in the 53rd percentile. The steep frame rate drops when moving from 1080p to 1440p and 4K indicate the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth cannot sustain performance at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in this game?

A: The combination ranks 1604 out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the bottom portion of all tested systems. This low ranking aligns with the measured frame rates, which only approach comfortable gaming levels at 1080p with lower settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a 5000 series processor built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The CPU's 96 MB of shared L3 cache is substantial, and its 7 nm process node from TSMC houses 8,850 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. The processor supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, providing 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded capabilities. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score reaches 24063, while the single-core score is 3397. The Geekbench multicore test shows 11061 points, and the 3DMark 16-thread test yields 7299 points. The Passmark multithread score of 28309 and integer math score of 88608 further indicate solid processing power for a desktop platform.

However, the game Minimum appears to be primarily GPU-limited given the overall combo ranking. The CPU's 83rd percentile standing versus all CPUs suggests it is not the primary constraint in most scenarios. The processor's single-thread performance, measured at 884 in 3DMark single-thread and 3234 in Passmark single-thread, should be sufficient for a 2014 title. The CPU maintains its performance across various thread counts, with 3DMark scores ranging from 1746 at 2 threads to 7285 at max threads, indicating good scaling for games that utilize multiple cores.

The CPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD EPYC 8024P at 26555 (deltaPct 0.1) and the Intel Core i9-11900K at 26546 (deltaPct 0.1). This places the 5800X3D in a competitive position relative to other processors, reinforcing that the CPU is not the weak link in this configuration.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 uses the Polaris 20 chip based on GCN 4.0 architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process by GlobalFoundries. It contains 5,700 million transistors on a 232 mm² die. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1257 MHz and a boost clock of 1340 MHz, with memory running at 2000 MHz (8 Gbps effective). The 8 GB of GDDR5 memory connects via a 256-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. It achieves a pixel rate of 42.88 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 193.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance reaches 6.175 TFLOPS, with FP16 matching at 6.175 TFLOPS (1:1). The card has a TDP of 185 W and requires a 450 W suggested power supply, with a dual-slot design and single 8-pin power connector.

In benchmark tests, the GPU scores 8813 in Passmark G3D and 37453 in Geekbench OpenCL. The DirectX 11 Passmark score is 60, while DirectX 12 scores 43. The GPU's 53rd percentile ranking places it in the middle of the pack, with its nearest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 at a deltaPct of 0. The AMD Radeon Pro 455 is 1.1% slower, while the NVIDIA P106-090 is 1.1% faster.

The measured frame rates in Minimum demonstrate the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, average FPS ranges from 14.4 at Ultra to 33.6 at Low. The 2560x1440 resolution shows 28.1 FPS at Ultra and 60.4 FPS at Low. Only at 1920x1080 does the GPU provide consistently playable performance, with 45.3 FPS at Ultra and 90.8 FPS at Low. The steep performance degradation with increasing resolution indicates the 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for demanding settings at 1440p and 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance. The Low preset achieves an average of 90.8 FPS, providing smooth gameplay. Medium settings drop to 68.4 FPS average, which remains playable. High settings yield 58.7 FPS average, still acceptable for most players. Ultra settings reduce performance to 45.3 FPS average, which is borderline for a fast-paced Third-Person Shooter.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance drops significantly. Low settings produce 60.4 FPS average, which is the only preset at this resolution that maintains playable frame rates. Medium settings fall to 47 FPS average, while High drops to 39.2 FPS. Ultra settings are nearly unplayable at 28.1 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, the configuration struggles across all settings. Low yields 33.6 FPS average, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Medium drops to 26.6 FPS, High falls to 20.4 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 14.4 FPS. None of these frame rates are suitable for an action-oriented game.

The data shows a clear pattern: each resolution increase results in approximately a 35-40% reduction in frame rate across comparable settings. For example, at High settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 19.5 FPS (from 58.7 to 39.2), and the drop from 1440p to 4K is 18.8 FPS (from 39.2 to 20.4). This consistent degradation points to the GPU's memory bandwidth as the primary constraint rather than the CPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1604 out of 1733 tested combinations in Minimum, placing it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems. This low ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU's mid-tier performance relative to the CPU's high-end standing. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking contrasts sharply with the GPU's 53rd percentile, creating an imbalanced pairing where the GPU limits overall system performance.

The CPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD EPYC 8024P and Intel Core i9-11900K, have nearly identical average benchmark scores with deltaPct values of 0.1. This indicates the CPU is not the limiting factor in this configuration. The GPU's nearest rivals, particularly the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 at a deltaPct of 0, show that the RX 580 is a middle-of-the-road graphics solution.

Given the game's 2014 release date, the low ranking suggests the GPU cannot fully leverage the CPU's capabilities in this title. The combination's position in the bottom percentile of tested combos reflects the GPU's inability to maintain high frame rates at resolutions above 1080p. Players using this configuration should expect performance comparable to systems with significantly weaker CPUs but similar GPUs.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, yielding 68.4 FPS average. This provides a balanced trade-off between visual quality and performance, maintaining frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 58.7 FPS average is also viable for players who prefer better visuals and can tolerate slightly lower frame rates.

The Low preset at 1080p delivers 90.8 FPS average, which is ideal for competitive play where high frame rates are prioritized over visual fidelity. However, the visual compromise may be significant for a title from 2014 that benefits from higher texture quality. The Ultra preset at 45.3 FPS average is not recommended, as the frame rate dips below the playability threshold for a Third-Person Shooter requiring responsive controls.

At 2560x1440, only the Low preset at 60.4 FPS average provides acceptable performance. Players with 1440p monitors should use Low settings to maintain playability. The Medium preset at 47 FPS and High at 39.2 FPS are borderline, while Ultra at 28.1 FPS is not suitable. At 3840x2160, none of the presets achieve playable frame rates, with the best option being Low at 33.6 FPS average, which is still below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

For the best overall experience, the data strongly suggests using 1920x1080 with Medium settings. This configuration achieves 68.4 FPS average, which is 45% higher than the 1080p High preset and 23% higher than the 1440p Low preset. The Medium settings at 1080p represent the sweet spot where the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to maintain consistent performance without significant visual compromise.