Minimum

The data for Minimum with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 shows a clear pattern: this is a GPU-bound title at higher resolutions, but the CPU becomes a significant factor at 1080p. The measured frames per second (FPS) across all twelve configurations provide a detailed look at how the hardware scales with both resolution and graphical presets, placing this combination in the 85th percentile out of 1733 tested combos.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS achievable with this hardware combination?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 374.4, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This drops to 183.5 at the same resolution when settings are raised to Ultra.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29774. This places it 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE and 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, while being 0.3% below both the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840H.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all other GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 sits in the 89th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 59188. Its closest rival, the Intel Arc A570M, scores 58239, which is 1.6% lower.

Q: Does the resolution have a larger impact on FPS than the graphics preset?

A: Yes, the data shows resolution scaling is steeper. At Low settings, moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 drops FPS from 374.4 to 128.9, a 65.6% reduction. In contrast, at 3840x2160, moving from Low to Ultra drops FPS from 128.9 to 64.9, a 49.7% reduction.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The limiting factor shifts. At 1080p Low, the 374.4 FPS average suggests a CPU constraint, given the Ryzen 7 5800XT's 8-core, 16-thread configuration and 4.80 GHz boost clock. At 4K Ultra, the 64.9 FPS average indicates the RTX 5080's 16 GB VRAM and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are the primary bottlenecks.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and how does its thread count affect performance?

A: The CPU has a launch MSRP of $249. Its 16 threads are reflected in a 3dmark_max_threads score of 7680, which is nearly identical to its 3dmark_16_threads score of 7683, indicating that the CPU's performance scales effectively with all available threads in this game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component at higher resolutions. Its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for feeding the 10752 shading units at 4K. The GPU's boost clock of 2617 MHz and base clock of 2295 MHz allow it to maintain high throughput, but the data shows that at 3840x2160, even this hardware is challenged.

At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 64.9, which is 21.4% lower than the 82.5 FPS at 4K High. This performance drop of 17.6 FPS between High and Ultra presets indicates that the Ultra preset demands more from the GPU's compute resources and memory subsystem. The GPU's FP32 performance of 56.28 TFLOPS is substantial, yet the game's demands at 4K Ultra still push the RTX 5080 to its limits, as evidenced by the fact that it occupies the 89th percentile of all GPUs but still cannot maintain high frame rates at maximum settings in this resolution.

The GPU's role becomes less critical at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 190.9 FPS (374.4 vs 183.5), which shows that the GPU is still doing significant work, but the absolute frame rates suggest the CPU is starting to become a more relevant factor. The RTX 5080's 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores are present, but their utilization in this third-person shooter appears to be more relevant at higher resolutions where the rendering load is heavier.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a consistent pattern across all settings. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 374.4 at 1920x1080 to 241.3 at 2560x1440, and then to 128.9 at 3840x2160. This represents a 35.5% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 46.6% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, indicating that the GPU's memory bandwidth and fill rate become increasingly stressed as pixel count rises.

At Medium settings, the progression is 288.4 FPS at 1080p, 187.8 FPS at 1440p, and 97.6 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 34.9% and 48.0% respectively, showing a similar scaling curve to Low. However, at Ultra settings, the drops are steeper: from 183.5 FPS at 1080p to 117.9 FPS at 1440p (a 35.7% drop), and then to 64.9 FPS at 4K (a 44.9% drop). This suggests that the Ultra preset's additional effects, such as shadows and post-processing, place a proportionally higher load on the GPU at higher resolutions.

The data indicates that the CPU is the limiting component at 1080p Low, where the 374.4 FPS average is likely near the maximum the Ryzen 7 5800XT can produce. As resolution increases, the GPU takes over as the primary bottleneck. The transition point appears to be around 1440p, where the FPS at Low settings (241.3) is still high but the scaling to 4K (128.9) shows a more pronounced GPU limitation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 5080 and Ryzen 7 5800XT combination delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 374.4 FPS, Medium settings yield 288.4 FPS, High settings achieve 243.5 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 183.5 FPS. The performance delta between Low and Ultra is 190.9 FPS, which is the largest spread of any resolution tested.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clear reduction. Low settings average 241.3 FPS, Medium settings average 187.8 FPS, High settings average 155.7 FPS, and Ultra settings average 117.9 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 123.4 FPS, indicating that the GPU is becoming more of a factor. The 1440p Ultra result of 117.9 FPS is notable because it is the only configuration at this resolution that drops below 150 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance ceiling is much lower. Low settings produce an average of 128.9 FPS, Medium settings average 97.6 FPS, High settings average 82.5 FPS, and Ultra settings average 64.9 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 64.0 FPS, which is the smallest absolute difference across all resolutions, but the relative drop is significant. The 4K Ultra result of 64.9 FPS is the lowest measured value in the entire dataset, highlighting the extreme demands of this configuration.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Vermeer codename. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz allow it to handle the game's CPU-bound scenarios, particularly at lower resolutions. The CPU's L3 cache of 32 MB and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient data throughput for the game's logic and physics.

The benchmark data shows that the CPU's multi-threaded performance is strong, with a 3dmark_max_threads score of 7680 and a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 23794. However, the single-thread performance is relatively lower, with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 959 and a cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 3359. This suggests that while the CPU can handle heavy multi-threaded workloads, its per-core performance may be a limiting factor in games that are not fully optimized for multi-threading.

In Minimum, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p Low, where the 374.4 FPS average is likely approaching the CPU's maximum frame generation capability. The fact that the 3dmark_16_threads score (7683) is nearly identical to the max_threads score (7680) indicates that the CPU is effectively utilizing all 16 threads, which is beneficial for this game. The CPU's percentile ranking of 86th among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29774, positions it slightly above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, but slightly below the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840H.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For players with a 1920x1080 display, the High preset at 243.5 FPS is a strong choice, offering a balance between visual quality and performance that far exceeds the 144 Hz refresh rate of most monitors. The Ultra preset at 183.5 FPS is also viable for those with 165 Hz or 240 Hz displays, as it remains above the refresh rate threshold.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 155.7 FPS is the recommended configuration for most users, as it provides smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate displays. The Medium preset at 187.8 FPS is a better option for those prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, while the Ultra preset at 117.9 FPS is acceptable for 120 Hz displays but may require adaptive sync technology to avoid screen tearing.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 97.6 FPS is the best balance, as it delivers a playable frame rate on 4K displays with a 120 Hz refresh rate. The High preset at 82.5 FPS is also viable for 60 Hz displays, but the Ultra preset at 64.9 FPS is the only configuration that dips below 70 FPS, making it less ideal for competitive play. The Low preset at 4K (128.9 FPS) is surprisingly effective, suggesting that the game's visual enhancements at higher presets have a significant performance cost that may not be worth the visual improvement for all players.