Minimum

# AMD Ryzen 7 7700X + AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT: Benchmark Analysis for Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a balanced 1080p and 1440p gaming experience in Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. Benchmark data shows this combination achieving strong frame rates at lower settings, with performance scaling predictably as resolution and graphical demands increase. The CPU, a Zen 4 architecture part with 8 cores and 16 threads, provides ample processing headroom, while the GPU, an RDNA 1.0 based card with 8 GB of VRAM, becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU and GPU combo in Minimum?*

A: The combo ranks 1277 out of 1733 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This rank reflects the GPU's age relative to modern processors, as the RX 5700 XT is an end-of-life product.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 34313, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-13500 (34175) and 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i7-12800HX (34136). It trails the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H by 0.8% (34584) and the AMD EPYC 4244P by the same margin (34599).

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

A: The Radeon RX 5700 XT sits in the 68th percentile among all GPUs, indicating it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the database. Its average benchmark score of 24731 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile (24763, -0.1% delta) and the Intel Arc A350M (24647, +0.3% delta).

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the combo delivers an average of 82.5 FPS. This is a playable frame rate for a third-person shooter, though significantly lower than the 168.3 FPS achieved at Low settings.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 109 FPS at 1920x1080 to 70.8 FPS at 2560x1440, and further to 39 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 64% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Is this GPU capable of handling 4K gaming in this title?

A: At 4K, the RX 5700 XT only achieves 58.6 FPS at Low settings and drops to 25.5 FPS at Ultra. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is not viable, while 4K Low is marginally playable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 7700X and Radeon RX 5700 XT sits at rank 1277 out of 1733 tested combos for Minimum. This places the pairing in the 26th percentile of all tested configurations, suggesting that most other combinations deliver higher average frame rates in this specific title. The ranking reflects the GPU's position as the limiting factor; the RX 5700 XT, while capable, is an older architecture that cannot fully leverage the modern CPU's capabilities in this game.

The CPU itself is a strong performer, ranking in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 34313 places it in close competition with the Intel Core i5-13500 (34175, +0.4% delta) and Intel Core i7-12800HX (34136, +0.5% delta). However, the GPU's 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs drags the combined score down. This imbalance is typical when pairing a high-end 2022 processor with a 2019 mid-range graphics card.

The combo's rank suggests that while the CPU is overqualified for the GPU's output, the system as a whole remains viable for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The data does not indicate any CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions, but at 4K Ultra the GPU is clearly overwhelmed, delivering only 25.5 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the primary determinant of gaming performance in this pairing, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. The core operates at a base clock of 1605 MHz, with a game clock of 1755 MHz and a boost clock of 1905 MHz.

In Minimum, the GPU's VRAM capacity and bandwidth become critical at 4K resolution. The measured FPS data shows a steep decline from 1080p to 4K, with the average frame rate at 4K High (39 FPS) being less than half of that at 1080p High (109 FPS). This indicates that the 8 GB VRAM buffer and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but insufficient for maintaining playable frame rates at 4K with high settings.

The GPU's compute capabilities, measured at 9.754 TFLOPS FP32, are adequate for a 2014 title like Minimum. The pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 304.8 GTexel/s help explain the performance drop at 4K, where the fill rate requirements quadruple compared to 1080p. The GPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile (24763, -0.1% delta) and the Intel Arc A350M (24647, +0.3% delta), indicating that the RX 5700 XT is positioned in the mid-range of the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo reveals a consistent pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates range from 168.3 FPS at Low settings to 82.5 FPS at Ultra. The Medium setting delivers 129.6 FPS, while High achieves 109 FPS. These numbers indicate that the combo is well-suited for high refresh rate monitors at 1080p, provided the user is willing to adjust settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops notably. Low settings average 110.2 FPS, Medium 84.2 FPS, High 70.8 FPS, and Ultra 52.1 FPS. The 1440p High result of 70.8 FPS is still above the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution viable for most gaming scenarios. However, the Ultra setting at 52.1 FPS falls below that threshold, suggesting that users should prefer High or lower settings for a smoother experience.

At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles. Low settings average 58.6 FPS, Medium 47.2 FPS, High 39 FPS, and Ultra 25.5 FPS. The 4K Low result is barely playable, while every other setting is below 60 FPS. The data clearly shows that 4K gaming is not a strength of this combination, with even the lowest settings failing to provide a consistently smooth experience.

The scaling efficiency between settings is consistent across resolutions. From Low to Ultra, the frame rate drops by approximately 51% at 1080p, 53% at 1440p, and 56% at 4K. This suggests that the GPU's load scales predictably with graphical fidelity, and the CPU does not introduce any unexpected bottlenecks at higher settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is a high-end desktop processor built on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is limited to DDR5, with a dual-channel bus providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Minimum, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The benchmark data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this pairing, as evidenced by the GPU's performance scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 168.3 FPS, which approaches the CPU's potential limit for this game. The single-thread performance, measured at 431 in Cinebench R15 single-core and 4281 in Cinebench R23 single-core, is more than sufficient for a 2014 title.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are extensive, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30325 and a Geekbench multicore score of 15538. However, Minimum likely does not utilize all 16 threads effectively, given its 2014 release date. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 8859 and 8-thread score of 7057 suggest that the CPU excels in heavily threaded workloads, but these are unlikely to be fully exercised in this game.

The CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs, along with its nearest rivals being the Intel Core i5-13500 (+0.4% delta) and Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (-0.8% delta), confirms that the processor is not limiting performance. The data indicates that a less powerful CPU could deliver similar frame rates in this game, as the GPU consistently becomes the limiting factor at resolutions above 1080p. The Ryzen 7 7700X's high boost clock of 5.40 GHz ensures that even single-threaded games like Minimum receive ample processing power, with no measurable CPU-induced frame drops in the measured FPS data.