Minimum

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Minimum reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop tells a specific story about where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 345 FPS. Stepping up to 1440p Low drops that to 228 FPS, a reduction of 117 FPS. Moving further to 4K Low, the average falls to 123 FPS, which is barely more than a third of the 1080p figure—specifically, 35.7% of the original.

This pattern of diminishing returns at higher resolutions is consistent across all settings presets. The High preset, for example, delivers 228 FPS at 1080p, then 147 FPS at 1440p, and finally 79 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 81 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 68 FPS. The frame rate loss per additional pixel is therefore smaller as resolution climbs, which is typical behavior for a system where the GPU becomes progressively more loaded.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is likely the limiting component. The jump from 345 FPS at Low to 228 FPS at High, a 117 FPS difference, shows that even with a powerful GPU like the RTX 4080 SUPER, the CPU cannot feed frames fast enough to fully saturate the graphics card at lower resolutions. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, are capable, but the sheer frame rates demanded at 1080p push the processor to its limit.

At 4K, the situation reverses. The GPU becomes the primary constraint. The RTX 4080 SUPER, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth, is working much harder to fill the 3840x2160 pixel buffer. The 4K Ultra result of 60 FPS is exactly at the threshold of smooth gameplay, while 4K High at 79 FPS and 4K Medium at 94 FPS show the GPU is still delivering respectable numbers. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is more moderate, suggesting the GPU is nearing its saturation point but not completely overwhelmed.

The Medium preset data, which includes min and max FPS values, offers additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the range is 230 to 312 FPS with an average of 271. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 149 to 201 FPS with an average of 175. At 4K Medium, the range is 80 to 108 FPS with an average of 94. The narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates less variance in frame times, which is a sign of a more stable, GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p, the wider range suggests CPU-induced frame pacing inconsistency.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 346th out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the top 9.3% of all combinations tested for this game. The percentile position reflects a high-performing pairing that is well above the median system.

Looking at the individual components, the CPU's average benchmark score of 27896 puts it at the 80th percentile among all CPUs tested. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, which scores 27887 with a deltaPct of 0, the Intel Core i9-10900K at 27872 with a deltaPct of 0.1, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 at 27932 with a deltaPct of -0.1, and the Intel Core i5-12600KF at 27799 with a deltaPct of 0.3. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the 5800X3D is statistically tied with these processors in terms of average benchmark performance, despite being a generation older.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 54209 places it at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 54247 with a deltaPct of -0.1, indicating the SUPER variant is essentially identical in raw average performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 with a deltaPct of -1.1, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 with a deltaPct of -2.7, and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 with a deltaPct of -2.8. The negative deltas mean these rival GPUs score higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER, though the differences are small.

The combo rank in-game is not directly comparable to the individual component percentiles, but the data suggests that the pairing is well-balanced. A rank of 346 out of 3712 indicates that while the components are individually strong, there are many other combinations that achieve higher frame rates in Minimum. This could be due to the game's age, as it was released in 2014, and its engine may not fully utilize the modern hardware's capabilities.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The processor features a large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is a defining characteristic of the X3D series, and a total of 8,850 million transistors on a 74 mm² die manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process.

In Minimum, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p resolution. The benchmark results show 345 FPS at Low settings, which is the highest measured frame rate for any combination of resolution and settings. This high number indicates that the CPU is capable of processing game logic and draw calls at a very rapid pace. However, the 117 FPS drop from Low to High settings at 1080p suggests that the CPU's performance is not scaling linearly with graphics load, which is a typical sign of a CPU bottleneck at high frame rates.

The CPU's multi-threaded performance is strong, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14317 and Geekbench multicore score of 11765. In a game like Minimum, which is a third-person shooter from 2014, the engine is likely optimized for fewer threads. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1746 and single-thread score of 884 indicate that the processor's per-core performance is adequate but not exceptional, which could be a limiting factor in a game that relies heavily on a single main thread.

The 5800X3D's nearest rivals in CPU performance, such as the Intel Core i9-10900K and Intel Core i5-12600KF, have different core configurations but achieve nearly identical average benchmark scores. This suggests that the X3D's large L3 cache compensates for any architectural disadvantages in other areas. In Minimum, the cache likely helps with the game's asset streaming and scene complexity, even if the raw frame rates at 1080p are constrained by the CPU's clock speed and IPC.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS data shows a clear hierarchy across settings. The Low preset delivers 345 FPS, the Medium preset delivers 271 FPS with a range of 230 to 312, the High preset delivers 228 FPS, and the Ultra preset delivers 173 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 172 FPS drop, which is a 49.9% reduction. Each settings tier reduces the frame rate by roughly 45-75 FPS, with the largest single drop occurring between Low and Medium at 74 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the same settings hierarchy is preserved but with lower absolute numbers. Low delivers 228 FPS, Medium delivers 175 FPS with a range of 149 to 201, High delivers 147 FPS, and Ultra delivers 112 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 116 FPS, a 50.9% reduction. The percentage reduction is similar to 1080p, indicating that the settings scaling is consistent regardless of resolution.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are significantly lower. Low delivers 123 FPS, Medium delivers 94 FPS with a range of 80 to 108, High delivers 79 FPS, and Ultra delivers 60 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 63 FPS, a 51.2% reduction. The consistency of the percentage reduction across resolutions (approximately 50% from Low to Ultra) suggests that the graphics settings have a multiplicative effect on rendering load, independent of resolution.

The Medium preset is the only one with min and max FPS data for all three resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 82 FPS (230 to 312). At 1440p, the range is 52 FPS (149 to 201). At 4K, the range is 28 FPS (80 to 108). This narrowing range with increasing resolution indicates that the frame time variance decreases as the GPU becomes more heavily loaded. At 1080p, the CPU is more likely to cause frame time spikes, whereas at 4K, the GPU's consistent workload results in more stable performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS measured for this combo in Minimum?

A: The highest average FPS is 345, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 346th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 9.3% of all combinations.

Q: What is the frame rate at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 60, which is the minimum threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU become the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU becomes the limiting factor at 1080p, as evidenced by the large frame rate differences between settings (e.g., 345 FPS at Low vs. 228 FPS at High) that indicate the GPU is not fully utilized.

Q: What is the range of FPS at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 175, with a minimum of 149 and a maximum of 201.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the RTX 4080 in average benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247, a deltaPct of -0.1, meaning they are statistically equivalent.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance. At 1080p, Medium delivers 271 FPS with a range of 230 to 312, which is well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate displays. At 1440p, Medium delivers 175 FPS with a range of 149 to 201, which is sufficient for most high-refresh-rate monitors. At 4K, Medium delivers 94 FPS with a range of 80 to 108, which is comfortably above 60 FPS and provides a smooth experience.

The High preset is a viable alternative for users who prioritize visual fidelity. At 1080p, High delivers 228 FPS, at 1440p it delivers 147 FPS, and at 4K it delivers 79 FPS. All of these numbers are playable, but the 4K result drops below the 100 FPS mark, which may be noticeable to sensitive users. The Ultra preset, at 60 FPS at 4K, is only recommended for users with a 60 Hz display at that resolution, as the frame rate is right at the edge of the playable threshold.

The Low preset delivers the highest frame rates, with 345 FPS at 1080p, 228 FPS at 1440p, and 123 FPS at 4K. This is the only preset that maintains over 120 FPS at 4K, but the visual quality reduction is substantial. For competitive play, Low at 1080p or 1440p is the optimal choice, as the high frame rates provide a competitive advantage. However, for a balanced experience, Medium is the recommended default, as it provides a 50% FPS improvement over High at 4K (94 vs. 79 FPS) while offering a significant visual upgrade over Low.

The data shows that the Medium preset's min FPS at 4K (80) is higher than the High preset's average FPS at 4K (79). This means that even in the worst-case frame time scenario, Medium delivers more consistent performance than High's average. This makes Medium the most reliable choice for maintaining smooth gameplay across all resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a high-end graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, with a chip designation of AD103. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz, with 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units.

In Minimum, the GPU's role becomes increasingly important as resolution increases. The data shows a clear pattern where the frame rate drops more significantly from 1440p to 4K than from 1080p to 1440p at higher settings. For example, at High settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 81 FPS (228 to 147), while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 68 FPS (147 to 79). This indicates that the GPU is being taxed more heavily at 4K, but the reduction in frame rate is not as severe as the resolution increase would suggest, due to the card's substantial memory bandwidth.

The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for Minimum, which was released in 2014 and likely has modest VRAM requirements. The GPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as a Passmark G3D score of 34245 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600, places it in the 86th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080, scores nearly identically, with a deltaPct of -0.1, suggesting that the SUPER variant offers no meaningful performance advantage in this game.

The GPU's clock speeds and memory configuration contribute to its ability to maintain high frame rates at 4K. The 4K Low result of 123 FPS demonstrates that the GPU is not the limiting factor at lower settings, as the CPU is still able to feed frames at a rate that exceeds the GPU's rendering capacity. However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, with the frame rate dropping to 60 FPS, which is exactly the refresh rate of many standard monitors.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS and texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s indicate that it has ample computational power for a game of Minimum's era. The data shows that the RTX 4080 SUPER is overkill for this title at 1080p and 1440p, but it provides a solid 4K experience at Medium and High settings. The combination with the Ryzen 7 5800X3D creates a system where the GPU is rarely the bottleneck except at the most demanding settings and resolutions.