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Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 in Minimum show a clear and consistent progression as resolution increases. At the 1920x1080 resolution, the Low settings preset delivers an average of 377 FPS, which drops to 254 FPS at 2560x1440, and further to 137 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a decline of approximately 32.6% from 1080p to 1440p, and another 46.1% from 1440p to 4K. The total scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low is a reduction of about 63.7%, indicating that the rendering load at 4K is substantially heavier than at the lower resolutions.

Looking at the Medium preset, the pattern is similar but with slightly different magnitudes. The 1080p Medium average of 301 FPS falls to 194 FPS at 1440p, a drop of 35.5%, and then to 105 FPS at 4K, another 45.9% reduction. The High preset shows 253 FPS at 1080p, 163 FPS at 1440p (a 35.6% decrease), and 88 FPS at 4K (a 46.0% decrease from 1440p). The Ultra preset follows the same trend: 193 FPS at 1080p, 124 FPS at 1440p, and 67 FPS at 4K.

The consistency of these percentage drops across all four settings presets is notable. Whether the game runs at Low or Ultra, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p and from 1440p to 4K remains remarkably uniform, hovering around 33-36% for the first step and 46% for the second step. This uniformity suggests that the limiting component is the same across all settings and resolutions. Given that the frame rates at 1080p are extremely high — exceeding 250 FPS even on the High preset — the data points to the CPU as the primary constraint at lower resolutions. At 4K, where the GPU must process significantly more pixels, the frame rates drop to a range where the graphics card becomes the dominant factor.

The fact that the 1080p Low preset achieves 377 FPS while the 4K Ultra preset manages only 67 FPS illustrates the massive difference in workload. The resolution scaling pattern indicates that this combination of components is heavily front-end limited at 1080p, with the Ryzen 7 5800XT's capabilities capping the output. As resolution increases, the balance shifts toward the RTX 4090, which handles the additional pixel throughput but cannot maintain the extreme frame rates seen at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 brings substantial resources to this pairing. Its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s, which is more than sufficient for the demands of Minimum at any resolution tested. The GPU's base clock of 2235 MHz and boost clock of 2520 MHz, combined with its 16384 shading units, deliver the raw compute necessary to push the frame rates observed in the measured data. The 128 ray tracing cores and 512 tensor cores are present, though the benchmark results do not indicate whether ray tracing or DLSS features were enabled in the tested configurations.

The memory configuration is particularly relevant when examining the 4K results. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 67 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 105 FPS. The frame time data for the Medium preset shows a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS, indicating some variance but no severe stuttering. The 24 GB frame buffer ensures that memory capacity is never a limiting factor, even at 4K with high-resolution textures. The bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s allows the GPU to feed its 176 ROPs efficiently, which is critical for pixel-heavy workloads at higher resolutions.

Comparing the GPU's benchmark profile to its nearest rivals provides context for its overall capability. The RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347 and sits in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, scores 60326 with a deltaPct of 0%, meaning they are statistically tied in aggregate benchmarks. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, which is 2.5% higher, while the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, which is 2.9% lower. These aggregate scores, however, do not directly translate to gaming performance in Minimum, where the RTX 4090 demonstrates clear capability across all tested presets.

The GPU's role in this pairing becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 377 FPS average suggests the CPU is the bottleneck, as even the most powerful GPUs struggle to exceed such frame rates without a matching high-performance processor. At 4K Ultra, the 67 FPS average reflects the GPU being pushed to its limits with maximum settings. The RTX 4090's 450 W TDP and triple-slot cooler design indicate a high-power component, and the data shows it delivers accordingly when the resolution demands more from the graphics pipeline.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 149th out of 3712 tested combinations in Minimum, placing it in the top 4% of all configs in the database. This ranking reflects the strong overall performance of the pairing, though it is not the absolute top combination. The 149th position out of 3712 indicates that while this setup delivers excellent frame rates, there are 148 other combinations that achieve higher measured performance in this specific game.

The ranking is notable given the individual component strengths. The Ryzen 7 5800XT sits in the 81st percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 29879, while the RTX 4090 sits in the 88th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 60347. The combination of a high-percentile CPU with a high-percentile GPU yields a top-4% overall ranking, demonstrating that both components contribute positively to the gaming experience in Minimum.

The CPU's nearest rivals in aggregate benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H with an average score of 29868 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and Ryzen 7 7840HS both scoring 29955 (0.3% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scoring 29713 (0.6% lower). These close margins in CPU benchmarks suggest that the 5800XT is competitive with newer mobile and desktop parts, though the ranking in Minimum depends on more than just aggregate scores.

The GPU's nearest rivals, as measured by average benchmark score, are the Intel Arc Pro A60 at 60326 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 at 60140 (0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M at 61896 (2.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 at 58657 (2.9% lower). The RTX 4090's position in this comparison shows it is well within the performance envelope of professional-grade GPUs, though the gaming-specific results in Minimum demonstrate its strengths in real-world scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

Examining the measured FPS across all settings and resolutions reveals which presets offer the best experience. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 377 FPS, Medium delivers 301 FPS, High delivers 253 FPS, and Ultra delivers 193 FPS. All of these are well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and even the Ultra preset at 193 FPS provides a high-refresh-rate experience. The data suggests that at 1080p, players can comfortably use the Ultra preset for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing playability, as the 193 FPS average is still far above typical display refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, the situation remains favorable. The Low preset achieves 254 FPS, Medium achieves 194 FPS, High achieves 163 FPS, and Ultra achieves 124 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p still provides a 124 FPS average, which is suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset with a minimum of 165 FPS and maximum of 223 FPS offers a very consistent experience, with the frame time data showing tight variance.

At 3840x2160, the choices become more constrained. The Low preset averages 137 FPS, Medium averages 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS, High averages 88 FPS, and Ultra averages 67 FPS. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot, offering a 105 FPS average with a minimum of 89 FPS that keeps gameplay smooth. The Ultra preset at 67 FPS is still playable but approaches the boundary where some players might notice reduced responsiveness. The High preset at 88 FPS sits between Medium and Ultra, providing a middle ground for those who want improved visuals without the full Ultra cost.

The data indicates that the Medium preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium's 301 FPS is only 20% below Low's 377 FPS but offers better visuals. At 1440p, Medium's 194 FPS maintains high refresh rates. At 4K, Medium's 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS avoids the frame rate drops seen in High and Ultra. The consistency of the Medium preset, as evidenced by the recorded minimum and maximum values at all three resolutions, suggests it is the most stable configuration tested.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured frame rate data for this combination covers four settings presets across three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces an average of 377 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 301 FPS, with a minimum of 256 FPS and a maximum of 347 FPS recorded. The High preset at 1080p averages 253 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 193 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 254 FPS. The Medium preset averages 194 FPS, with a minimum of 165 FPS and a maximum of 223 FPS. The High preset averages 163 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 124 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 137 FPS. The Medium preset averages 105 FPS, with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS. The High preset averages 88 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 67 FPS.

The Medium preset is the only configuration in the measured data that includes minimum and maximum frame rate values. At 1080p, the spread from minimum to maximum is 91 FPS (256 to 347). At 1440p, the spread is 58 FPS (165 to 223). At 4K, the spread is 31 FPS (89 to 120). This narrowing spread at higher resolutions indicates that frame times become more consistent as the workload shifts more heavily toward the GPU.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combination achieves in Minimum?*

A: The highest measured average is 377 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra preset compare to the 1080p Low preset?

A: The 4K Ultra preset averages 67 FPS, while the 1080p Low preset averages 377 FPS, representing a reduction of approximately 82.2% in average frame rate.

Q: Does the Medium preset show consistent frame times at all resolutions?

A: Yes, the Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values. At 1080p it ranges from 256 to 347 FPS, at 1440p from 165 to 223 FPS, and at 4K from 89 to 120 FPS, with the spread narrowing as resolution increases.

*Q: What is the ranking of this component combination in Minimum?*

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 149th out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 4% of all configs.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best experience at 4K?

A: The Medium preset at 3840x2160 averages 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS, offering the best balance of visual quality and performance at that resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's aggregate benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average score of 29879, which is 0% different from the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and Ryzen 7 7840HS, and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This CPU, built on TSMC's 7 nm process with 4,150 million transistors, provides the computational foundation for this gaming configuration. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 32 MB shared L3 cache, which helps reduce memory latency in gaming workloads.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 23794 in multi-core and 3359 in single-core. The 3DMark tests reveal scaling from 959 in single-thread to 7683 in 16-thread and 7680 in max-thread tests. The PassMark multi-thread score of 28053 and single-thread score of 3535 further confirm its capabilities. These scores place the CPU in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29879.

In Minimum, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 377 FPS average is likely constrained by the CPU's ability to process game logic and prepare frames for the GPU. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 4.80 GHz boost clock provides substantial headroom, but even the fastest CPUs will eventually become the limiting factor at such extreme frame rates. The fact that the 1080p Low preset achieves nearly double the frame rate of the 4K Low preset (377 vs 137 FPS) demonstrates that the CPU is not the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The CPU's memory support for DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for the game's demands, though it is less than what newer platforms with DDR5 support can offer. The PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes provides sufficient bandwidth for the RTX 4090, which also uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The CPU's TDP of 105 W and compatibility with Socket AM4 make it a power-efficient choice for this pairing.

The aggregate benchmark comparisons show the 5800XT is closely matched with several other processors. Its average score of 29879 is within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, which scores 29713. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H scores 29868, essentially identical. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29955, just 0.3% higher. These close margins indicate that the 5800XT remains competitive in CPU-bound scenarios, though in Minimum the combination's overall ranking of 149th out of 3712 suggests that the CPU and GPU work well together to deliver high frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions.