Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 pairing delivers a solid, high-refresh-rate experience for Minimum, a 2014 Third-Person Shooter. Benchmark data shows this combination ranks in the 57th percentile for this game, sitting at rank 988 out of 1733 tested combos. The data reveals a system where the CPU has ample headroom, and the GPU is the primary factor limiting performance at higher resolutions and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K clearly identifies the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 as the bottleneck in this pairing. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 203.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 130.5 FPS at 2560x1440, a significant 36% reduction. Pushing further to 3840x2160 yields 68.5 FPS, which represents a 66% decrease from the 1080p result. This steep decline as pixel count increases is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario.

The scaling pattern holds across all quality presets. At High settings, the transition from 1080p (130.2 FPS) to 1440p (82.4 FPS) is a 37% drop, and then to 4K (45.9 FPS) is a further 44% drop. This consistent, large-magnitude scaling at every preset confirms that the RTX 4060's rendering throughput is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

In contrast, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT shows it is not the constraint. The CPU's 3DMark scores — 959 single-thread and 7683 for 16 threads — are strong, and its 86th percentile ranking against all CPUs suggests it has ample headroom. The fact that 1080p Low can hit 203.5 FPS shows the CPU can feed the GPU at high frame rates, but the GPU simply cannot maintain that pace when the resolution increases.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a 60+ FPS average?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 is the highest resolution where all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) average above 64 FPS, with the lowest being 64.3 FPS at Ultra settings.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800XT holding back the RTX 4060 in this game?

A: No. The CPU's strong benchmark scores, including a 23794 in Cinebench R23 multicore and a 3359 in single-core, along with its 86th percentile ranking, indicate it is not a bottleneck in this title. The GPU's performance scaling with resolution is the primary factor.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Arc B580?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score is 23181, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Arc B580's score of 23021. In practice, this means the two GPUs are very closely matched in overall performance.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Minimum?*

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K, the average FPS ranges from 35.2 at Ultra settings to 68.5 at Low settings. For a smooth experience, you would need to use Low or Medium settings, which average 68.5 and 54.1 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average frame rate drops from 203.5 FPS on Low to 102 FPS on Ultra. This shows a 50% performance cost for maxing out the visual quality settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the decisive component in determining Minimum's performance, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for the game's demands, as the focus shifts from memory capacity to raw compute power when scaling resolutions.

The RTX 4060's clock speeds — a base of 1830 MHz and a boost of 2460 MHz — drive the rendering pipeline. The Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process, delivers 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. This compute throughput is what determines the fill rate, and the data shows it is the limiting factor. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 19545 places it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321) and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (23338), are within a 0.7% performance delta.

The 4K results further illuminate the GPU's role. The gap between Low (68.5 FPS) and High (45.9 FPS) at 3840x2160 is 22.6 FPS, which is a substantial 49% performance penalty for the High preset. This indicates that the GPU's shading units and ROPs are being saturated, and the increased workload from higher-quality effects has a direct and significant impact on frame rates. The 8 GB VRAM does not appear to be a limiting factor at these settings, as the performance scaling is consistent with compute-bound behavior.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across twelve distinct configurations. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast, with all presets delivering well above 100 FPS. Low averages 203.5 FPS, Medium 156.3 FPS, High 130.2 FPS, and Ultra 102 FPS. This resolution is clearly where the CPU and GPU work in harmony to produce very high frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates remain highly playable. Low settings average 130.5 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play. Medium drops to 97.8 FPS, and High to 82.4 FPS. Even Ultra maintains a comfortable 64.3 FPS average, ensuring a smooth experience for those prioritizing visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more demanding. The Low preset averages 68.5 FPS, making it the only 4K setting to break the 60 FPS barrier. Medium averages 54.1 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. High drops to 45.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 35.2 FPS, which is a more cinematic but less responsive experience. The data shows a clear and consistent progression: each step up in resolution or settings exacts a measurable toll on average frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT plays a supporting role in this system, providing more than enough processing power for Minimum. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, it offers substantial multi-threaded capability, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794. Its single-thread performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 score of 3359, which is critical for game logic and frame pacing.

The CPU's 86th percentile ranking against all CPUs places it well above most of the gaming population. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (avg score 29868) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (avg score 29740), are all within a 0.3% performance delta, showing it is competitive with modern mobile and desktop parts.

The evidence that the CPU is not a bottleneck is most apparent in the 1080p Low setting, where the system achieves 203.5 FPS. This high frame rate demonstrates the CPU's ability to process game data and issue draw calls quickly enough to keep the GPU fed. Even at 1080p Ultra, which averages 102 FPS, the CPU maintains a solid frame time, suggesting it has additional headroom. The performance drops observed when increasing resolution are attributable to the GPU, not the CPU.

Settings Recommendations

For players using a 1920x1080 monitor, the Ultra preset is the clear choice. The average 102 FPS is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the visual improvements from High to Ultra are worth the 28.2 FPS cost. This combination provides an excellent balance of high fidelity and high speed.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended starting point, offering an average of 82.4 FPS. This provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (97.8 FPS) while still maintaining a frame rate that is responsive and smooth. For those with high-refresh-rate 1440p displays, the Medium preset at 97.8 FPS is a strong option to get closer to 100+ FPS. While Ultra is playable at 64.3 FPS, the jump from High to Ultra is not worth the 18.1 FPS loss for most users.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only configuration that delivers a consistently smooth experience, averaging 68.5 FPS. The Medium preset at 54.1 FPS is a viable alternative for those who prefer higher visual quality and can tolerate a lower frame rate. The High and Ultra presets, at 45.9 and 35.2 FPS respectively, are best reserved for slower-paced, story-driven moments rather than intense firefights. The data clearly indicates that 4K gaming with this combo requires dropping to lower settings to achieve playable frame rates.