Minimum

# Minimum CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 105 W TDP. The CPU sits in the 81st percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 29,879. This places it directly alongside several mobile and desktop rivals: the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (avg score 29,868, delta 0%), the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (avg score 29,955, delta -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (avg score 29,713, delta 0.6%). In practical terms, the 5800XT is essentially performance-equivalent to these chips, with deltas of less than 1% in either direction.

For a game like Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014, this CPU provides substantial headroom. The 3DMark multi-threaded score of 7,683 and single-thread score of 959 indicate strong per-core performance, which matters for older game engines that may not scale perfectly across many threads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,794 and single-core score of 3,359 reinforce that this processor can handle both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads with ease. Given that Minimum is not a new release, the 5800XT's 8 cores and 16 threads are far beyond what the game's engine likely requires, meaning CPU-related bottlenecks should be minimal across all tested settings and resolutions.

The processor's large 32 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth further contribute to its ability to feed the GPU without stalling. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 170 FPS average, which suggests the CPU is capable of driving very high frame rates when the GPU is not the limiting factor. Even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is heavily stressed, the CPU's role remains consistent — it is not introducing frame pacing issues or severe dips, as evidenced by the 29 FPS average at that setting being primarily GPU-bound.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU built on TSMC's 12 nm process, with a die size of 445 mm² and 10,800 million transistors. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, and memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). It has 2,176 shading units, 136 TMUs, 64 ROPs, 34 RT cores, and 272 tensor cores, with a peak FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS.

The RTX 2060 SUPER sits in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18,093. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (avg score 18,159, delta -0.4%), AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (avg score 18,189, delta -0.5%), AMD Radeon RX 460 (avg score 18,373, delta -1.5%), and Intel Arc A770M (avg score 18,383, delta -1.6%). The delta values show that the 2060 SUPER is within 1.6% of these competitors, meaning it operates in a tightly-bunched performance tier.

For Minimum, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is more than sufficient, as the game's requirements are modest by modern standards. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s allows for smooth texture streaming even at 4K resolution. The GPU's performance in DirectX 11 (PassMark score of 130) and DirectX 12 (score of 61) indicates that it handles older APIs well, which is relevant given the game's 2014 release date. The GPU's compute performance (PassMark GPU compute score of 6,721) further supports its ability to handle the game's rendering demands without stalling.

The data reveals that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution and settings increase. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 170, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 29 FPS. This pattern is classic GPU-bound scaling, where the CPU's performance headroom is masked by the GPU's rendering limits. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM and 256-bit memory bus provide a solid foundation, but the raw compute throughput is the limiting factor at higher resolutions and quality presets.

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

The measured FPS data shows clear resolution scaling patterns that identify the GPU as the primary performance limiter. At 1080p High settings, the combo achieves 109 FPS average; at 1440p High, it drops to 71 FPS; and at 4K High, it falls to 38 FPS. This represents a 35% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 47% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not perfectly linear, but the trend is unmistakable: higher resolutions impose progressively heavier loads on the GPU.

The Low settings results show a similar pattern, though with higher absolute numbers. At 1080p Low, the average is 170 FPS; at 1440p Low, it drops to 110 FPS; and at 4K Low, it reaches 59 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 35%, and from 1440p to 4K is 46%. This consistent ~35% and ~46% reduction across settings indicates that the GPU's pixel throughput and fill rate are the dominant constraints, rather than any CPU limitation.

The Medium settings data includes minimum and maximum FPS values, providing additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the average is 130 FPS with a minimum of 111 and maximum of 150. At 1440p Medium, the average is 84 FPS with a minimum of 71 and maximum of 97. At 4K Medium, the average is 45 FPS with a minimum of 38 and maximum of 52. The minimum FPS values track closely with the averages, suggesting stable frame delivery without severe spikes or hitches.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 83 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 54 FPS; and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 29 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is below the 30 FPS threshold commonly considered playable, indicating that this combo is not suitable for maximum quality at 4K in this game. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is 35%, and from 1440p to 4K is 46%, consistent with the other settings.

The data strongly suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution. The 5800XT's strong single-thread and multi-thread performance would be able to push far higher frame rates if the GPU could keep up. The fact that FPS scales predictably with resolution and settings, rather than plateauing or showing erratic behavior, confirms that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the performance ceiling in this configuration.

# How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the benchmark database, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2,602 out of 3,712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the lower third of all tested configurations, which is expected given the GPU's mid-range positioning. The rank reflects the overall measured performance across all tested resolutions and settings, weighted by the game's actual demands.

The rank of 2,602 out of 3,712 means that approximately 70% of tested combos outperform this one in Minimum. This is consistent with the RTX 2060 SUPER's 62nd percentile standing among all GPUs, though slightly lower, suggesting that the game's specific workload favors GPUs with higher raw throughput. The CPU's 81st percentile performance does not boost the combo's rank significantly, reinforcing that the GPU is the bottleneck.

The nearest rival GPUs to the RTX 2060 SUPER, such as the RTX 3060 Mobile and AMD Radeon Pro 5700, would likely produce similar combo ranks given their near-identical average benchmark scores. The delta of -0.4% to -1.6% in GPU scores translates to minimal differences in real-world game performance. However, the combo rank of 2,602 indicates that there are many configurations with more powerful GPUs that achieve substantially higher frame rates, particularly at 4K resolutions where the 2060 SUPER's limitations are most apparent.

The measured data (with `dataIsMeasured: true`) provides confidence in these results. The combo's rank is not an estimate or projection but reflects actual benchmark runs. For users considering this pairing for Minimum, the data shows that it is a balanced mid-range setup, capable of smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p with adjusted settings, but struggling at 4K with high or ultra quality presets.

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

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings levels (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), providing a comprehensive view of performance.

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 170 FPS average
• Medium: 130 FPS average, with minimum 111 and maximum 150
• High: 109 FPS average
• Ultra: 83 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo delivers excellent performance across all settings. Even at Ultra, the 83 FPS average is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Low setting at 170 FPS demonstrates the CPU's ability to drive very high frame rates when the GPU is not heavily taxed. The Medium setting's minimum of 111 FPS indicates stable frame delivery with no significant dips.

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 110 FPS average
• Medium: 84 FPS average, with minimum 71 and maximum 97
• High: 71 FPS average
• Ultra: 54 FPS average

At 1440p, the combo remains playable at all settings. The Low setting at 110 FPS is still very smooth, while the Ultra setting at 54 FPS is slightly below 60 but generally acceptable for a third-person shooter. The Medium setting's minimum of 71 FPS shows that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays above 70 FPS.

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 59 FPS average
• Medium: 45 FPS average, with minimum 38 and maximum 52
• High: 38 FPS average
• Ultra: 29 FPS average

At 4K, the combo's limitations become evident. The Low setting at 59 FPS is marginally playable, but the Medium setting at 45 FPS and High at 38 FPS are below the 60 FPS ideal. The Ultra setting at 29 FPS falls below the 30 FPS threshold, making it not recommended for smooth gameplay. The Medium setting's minimum of 38 FPS indicates that frame rates can dip further in demanding scenes.

The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p is fully playable at all settings, 1440p is playable with some compromises at Ultra, and 4K is only viable at Low settings. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are not the limiting factors at 4K; rather, the raw compute performance of 7.181 TFLOPS is insufficient for high-quality 4K rendering in this game.

# FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p High settings for this combo?

A: The average FPS at 1080p High is 109, which provides smooth gameplay well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Minimum?

A: At 4K, the combo achieves 59 FPS on Low, 45 FPS on Medium, 38 FPS on High, and 29 FPS on Ultra. Only the Low setting is reliably playable, while Ultra falls below 30 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29,879, which is nearly identical to the Ryzen 7 7840H (29,868, 0% delta), the Ryzen 7 8845HS (29,955, -0.3% delta), and the Ryzen 5 9600X (29,713, 0.6% delta).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER sits in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18,093.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 111. At 1440p Medium, it is 71. At 4K Medium, it is 38.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations for Minimum?

A: This combo ranks 2,602 out of 3,712 tested combos, placing it in the lower third of all configurations tested for this game.