Minimum

# Minimum — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D + AMD Radeon RX 7600

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. Measured frame rates range from a high of 171 FPS at 1080p Low to a low of 29 FPS at 4K Ultra, revealing a system that is clearly GPU-limited at higher resolutions while showing strong CPU headroom at lower settings. The combo ranks 2549 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-mid tier of the database, which reflects the GPU’s modest standing relative to its CPU counterpart.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings presets, indicating that the Radeon RX 7600 is the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 171 FPS at 1920x1080 to 110 FPS at 2560x1440 — a 36% reduction — and then further to 59 FPS at 3840x2160, which represents a 65% total drop from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern suggests that the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory interface are being pushed hard at 4K, even with a 2014 title.

High settings show a similar trajectory: 110 FPS at 1080p, 71 FPS at 1440p, and 38 FPS at 4K. The 4K result is 65% lower than the 1080p figure, nearly identical to the Low preset’s relative decline. Medium settings follow the trend with 131 FPS at 1080p, 84 FPS at 1440p, and 45 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings are the most demanding, starting at 84 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 54 FPS at 1440p, and reaching just 29 FPS at 4K — a 65% reduction from the 1080p Ultra score.

The consistency of the percentage drop across presets (roughly 60-65% from 1080p to 4K) points to a uniform scaling behavior. This indicates that the limiting factor is not a specific setting but rather the overall pixel throughput required at 4K. The RX 7600’s 169.9 GPixel/s pixel rate and 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 compute are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K, regardless of whether the game is running on Low or Ultra. The data shows that 1440p is the practical ceiling for this combo, with even High settings holding above 70 FPS, while 4K remains playable only at Low settings with 59 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D brings substantial processing power to this pairing, with 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer). Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a standout feature, providing significant headroom for game logic and physics calculations that Minimum might leverage. The CPU’s base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.50 GHz, combined with a 105 W TDP, position it as a high-end desktop part, though its end-of-life production status is worth noting.

Benchmark data confirms the CPU’s strength. In Cinebench R23, the 5800X3D scores 2413 multi-core and 241 single-core, while Geekbench shows 11765 multi-core and 2017 single-core. PassMark multi-thread score is 28309, with a single-thread score of 3234. These numbers place the CPU in the 80th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27896. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (avg score 27887, delta 0%), Intel Core i9-10900K (27872, +0.1%), AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (27932, -0.1%), and Intel Core i5-12600KF (27799, +0.3%). The 5800X3D essentially trades blows with these parts, showing it remains competitive despite being from the 5000 series.

In Minimum, the CPU’s role appears secondary to the GPU. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 171 FPS, which is well within the CPU’s capability to feed frames. Even at 1080p Ultra with 84 FPS, the CPU is unlikely to be the constraint, given its high single-thread performance. The 3DMark scores — 884 single-thread, 1746 for 2 threads, 3392 for 4 threads, 5906 for 8 threads, and 7299 for 16 threads — indicate strong scaling across core counts. The CPU’s 3DMark max-thread score of 7285 is nearly identical to its 16-thread score, suggesting that Minimum (a 2014 title) likely does not utilize all 16 threads effectively, but the 8-core/16-thread configuration provides ample margin.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is the decisive component in this combo’s gaming performance. Built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture (Navi 33, codename Hotpink Bonefish) with a 6 nm process, the GPU features 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Its clock speeds are 1720 MHz base, 2250 MHz game, and 2655 MHz boost, with memory running at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) across an 8 GB GDDR6 interface with a 128-bit bus, yielding 288.0 GB/s bandwidth.

The GPU’s benchmark profile is modest. PassMark G3D score is 16634, with DirectX 11 scoring 172 and DirectX 12 scoring 58. Geekbench OpenCL is 88051, and Vulkan is 34401. The GPU sits in the 57th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15171. Its nearest rivals include NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199, -0.2%), AMD Radeon Pro 560X (15082, +0.6%), AMD Radeon 680M (15270, -0.7%), and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti (15063, +0.7%). The RX 7600 is essentially at parity with these parts, which explains its mid-pack ranking in the database.

In Minimum, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p across all settings, as evidenced by the playable frame rates. However, at 4K, the GPU’s 288.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB capacity become limiting. The 4K High average of 38 FPS and 4K Ultra average of 29 FPS demonstrate that the GPU cannot sustain smooth gameplay at that resolution. The 4K Medium result of 45 FPS, with a min of 39 and max of 52, shows some variability, but the overall trend is clear: the RX 7600’s compute and memory resources are overwhelmed by the 8.3 million pixels at 3840x2160.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 offers the best balance. At High settings, the combo achieves 71 FPS, which is comfortably playable, while 1080p delivers higher frame rates (up to 171 FPS at Low) but with less visual fidelity. The 4K results (29-59 FPS depending on settings) are too low for consistent smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 27896, which is essentially identical to its nearest rivals. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i9-10900K (27872), 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-12600KF (27799), and within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27887) and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (27932). This places it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combo?

A: Only at the Low settings preset, where the average FPS is 59. At Medium, High, and Ultra, the averages are 45, 38, and 29 FPS respectively, which are below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The 4K Low result is the only one that approaches playable territory, but it sacrifices visual quality.

Q: What is the GPU’s standing relative to its nearest competitors?

A: The RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 15171, placing it in the 57th percentile of all GPUs. It is 0.2% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199), 0.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 560X (15082), 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon 680M (15270), and 0.7% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti (15063). These are marginal differences.

Q: Which settings preset provides the largest FPS jump from 1080p to 1440p?

A: The Low preset shows the largest absolute drop, from 171 FPS at 1080p to 110 FPS at 1440p, a decrease of 61 FPS. In percentage terms, this is a 36% reduction. The High preset drops by 39 FPS (from 110 to 71), Medium by 47 FPS (from 131 to 84), and Ultra by 30 FPS (from 84 to 54).

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: The data does not indicate CPU bottlenecking. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 171 FPS, which is a high output for a 2014 title. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance (884 in 3DMark single-thread, 3234 in PassMark) and high multi-thread scores suggest it can keep up with the GPU’s output at all tested settings and resolutions. The consistent FPS scaling across resolutions points to GPU limitation as the primary factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo in Minimum is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 171 FPS average
• Medium: 131 FPS average (min 111, max 150)
• High: 110 FPS average
• Ultra: 84 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 110 FPS average
• Medium: 84 FPS average (min 72, max 97)
• High: 71 FPS average
• Ultra: 54 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 59 FPS average
• Medium: 45 FPS average (min 39, max 52)
• High: 38 FPS average
• Ultra: 29 FPS average

At 1080p, all settings presets deliver frame rates well above 60 FPS, with Low exceeding 170 FPS. The Medium preset’s min of 111 FPS ensures no drops below the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, Low and Medium remain above 80 FPS, while High holds at 71 FPS and Ultra drops to 54 FPS, which is below 60 but still playable. At 4K, only Low achieves an average above 60 FPS (at 59, it is just below), and all other presets fall below 45 FPS, with Ultra at 29 FPS being the weakest result.

The min FPS data points (available for Medium settings only) show that at 1080p the floor is 111 FPS, at 1440p it is 72 FPS, and at 4K it is 39 FPS. These minimums indicate that even in demanding scenes, the Medium preset maintains a playable frame rate at 1440p, but at 4K it can dip below 40 FPS, which may cause noticeable stutter.

Settings Recommendations

For this AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D + AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. The 1440p Medium result of 84 FPS average, with a min of 72 FPS, ensures smooth gameplay while offering improved detail over Low settings. The 1080p Medium preset at 131 FPS (min 111) is the safer choice for competitive play, but 1440p Medium provides a more immersive experience without sacrificing fluidity.

At 1080p, Ultra settings are viable at 84 FPS, but High at 110 FPS offers a 31% higher frame rate with only a modest reduction in visual fidelity. For players prioritizing frame rate, 1080p Low at 171 FPS is the maximum performance option, though it sacrifices most visual flourishes. At 1440p, High at 71 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced sections, but Medium at 84 FPS is recommended for consistent action. At 4K, Low at 59 FPS is the only playable preset, but even this is borderline; players should consider 1440p Medium or High for a better experience.

The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution above 1080p. At 1440p it yields 54 FPS, and at 4K it drops to 29 FPS, both of which fail to meet the 60 FPS target. The data suggests that Medium at 1440p is the sweet spot, as it retains 84 FPS average while providing better visuals than Low. For those with 1080p displays, Medium at 131 FPS is the optimal choice, offering a 19% improvement over High while keeping frame rates well above 100.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and AMD Radeon RX 7600 ranks 2549 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the 31st percentile of all configurations. This ranking is notably lower than the CPU’s individual standing (80th percentile) and slightly lower than the GPU’s (57th percentile), indicating that the pairing underperforms relative to what each component might achieve with a different partner.

The rank disparity suggests that while the CPU is a high-end part, the GPU holds the combo back. The RX 7600’s average benchmark score of 15171 places it in the lower half of the GPU distribution, and its performance in Minimum reflects this. The CPU’s strong benchmark scores (e.g., 14317 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 28309 in PassMark multi-thread) are largely irrelevant to this game’s frame rates, which are GPU-bound as shown by the resolution scaling data.

Comparing to the nearest rival GPUs, the RX 7600 is within 0.7% of all four listed competitors, meaning that swapping to any of them would yield nearly identical results in Minimum. The CPU’s rivals are similarly close, with deltas of 0.1% to 0.3%. This combination, therefore, represents a typical mid-range pairing where the GPU determines the overall gaming experience. The 2549th rank out of 3712 combos places it in the lower third of the database, which is consistent with the GPU’s 57th percentile standing when paired with a CPU that is significantly stronger — the bottleneck is clear.