Minimum

# Minimum — AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

The benchmark data for Minimum with the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination shows a system that scales predictably across resolutions and settings, with the GPU emerging as the dominant factor at higher resolutions while the CPU's capability becomes increasingly visible at 1080p. This pairing sits at rank 121 out of 1733 tested combinations, placing it in the top 7% of all configurations measured for this third-person shooter.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average framerate falls from 352.2 FPS at 1920x1080 to 229.3 FPS at 2560x1440, then further to 123.5 FPS at 3840x2160 — a total reduction of 65% from 1080p to 4K. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER's rendering workload, not the CPU, is the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is equally telling. The system delivers 171.3 FPS at 1080p, drops to 111.7 FPS at 1440p, and bottoms out at 59.7 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result being below 60 FPS suggests that the most demanding preset at maximum resolution pushes the GPU to its practical limit for smooth gameplay in Minimum.

The Medium preset shows a similar pattern: 274.1 FPS at 1080p, 176.6 FPS at 1440p, and 92.9 FPS at 4K. The High preset follows with 227.3 FPS, 148.2 FPS, and 77.1 FPS respectively. Across all four settings, the resolution scaling is consistent: each step from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 35-40% of the framerate, and each step from 1440p to 4K costs another 45-50%. This uniformity indicates that the game's rendering pipeline scales linearly with pixel count, a hallmark of GPU-limited performance.

At 1080p, the CPU's role becomes more pronounced. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, boosts to 5.00 GHz and delivers strong single-thread performance — evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4115 and Geekbench single-core score of 2725. The 352.2 FPS at Low settings approaches the ceiling where even this capable processor might begin to constrain frame delivery, though the data shows no signs of CPU bottlenecking at any measured point.

Settings Recommendations

For 4K displays, the Medium preset at 92.9 FPS offers the best balance between visual fidelity and smoothness, as moving to High drops the average to 77.1 FPS and Ultra falls below the 60 FPS threshold at 59.7 FPS. Players with 4K panels should avoid Ultra unless they can tolerate sub-60 FPS performance, as the jump from Medium to High costs 15.8 FPS while the jump from High to Ultra costs another 17.4 FPS.

At 1440p, the High preset at 148.2 FPS provides an excellent experience, with Ultra at 111.7 FPS still comfortably above 100 FPS. The Medium preset at 176.6 FPS is the highest setting that maintains a large margin above 144 Hz refresh rates, making it the choice for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. The Low preset at 229.3 FPS exceeds the refresh rate of virtually all displays, suggesting that visual quality should be prioritized at this resolution.

For 1080p, all settings deliver playable framerates. The Ultra preset at 171.3 FPS is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality, as even the most demanding setting provides enough headroom for 144 Hz displays. The High preset at 227.3 FPS and Medium at 274.1 FPS cater to 240 Hz monitors, while Low at 352.2 FPS is only relevant for competitive play where every frame matters. The data shows that at 1080p, the GPU has sufficient headroom that players can choose based on visual preference rather than performance constraints.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary driver of Minimum's performance at resolutions above 1080p. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for all tested settings at 4K — the highest VRAM requirement in the dataset does not cause any anomalous framerate drops. The GPU's boost clock of 2550 MHz and base clock of 2295 MHz, combined with 10240 shading units, deliver the raw throughput needed for the game's rendering demands.

The GPU's benchmark scores confirm its position relative to peers. Its PassMark G3D score of 34245 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 place it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, scores 53489 in average benchmark — a mere 0.2% behind the RTX 4080 SUPER's 53610 average. This narrow margin suggests that in Minimum, the RTX 4080 SUPER's performance is representative of its class.

The GPU's memory subsystem plays a noticeable role at higher resolutions. The 16 GB capacity is never stressed by this game, as evidenced by the consistent scaling from 1080p to 4K without any sudden framerate collapses. The 736.3 GB/s bandwidth supports the texture and geometry loads at 4K Ultra, where the system still manages 59.7 FPS — a result that aligns with the GPU's 88th percentile standing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system achieves 352.2 FPS on Low, 274.1 FPS on Medium, 227.3 FPS on High, and 171.3 FPS on Ultra. The progression shows a 22% drop from Low to Medium, another 17% from Medium to High, and a further 25% from High to Ultra — indicating that each preset tier imposes a meaningful but manageable load increase.

At 2560x1440, the results are 229.3 FPS on Low, 176.6 FPS on Medium, 148.2 FPS on High, and 111.7 FPS on Ultra. The percentage drops between presets are nearly identical to 1080p, confirming that the GPU's workload scales consistently regardless of resolution. The 1440p Ultra result at 111.7 FPS remains well within high-refresh-rate territory.

At 3840x2160, the system produces 123.5 FPS on Low, 92.9 FPS on Medium, 77.1 FPS on High, and 59.7 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Low result is still above 120 FPS, showing that the RTX 4080 SUPER can handle less demanding presets at 4K with ease. However, the Ultra preset's sub-60 FPS result marks the only configuration in the entire dataset where the system falls below the standard 60 FPS target.

The full dataset spans from 352.2 FPS (1080p Low) to 59.7 FPS (4K Ultra), a range factor of 5.9. This wide spread gives players substantial flexibility in choosing their preferred balance of visual quality and performance.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best setting for 4K gaming in Minimum with this hardware?*

A: The Medium preset at 92.9 FPS provides the best experience, as High drops to 77.1 FPS and Ultra falls to 59.7 FPS. Medium maintains a substantial margin above 60 FPS while offering improved visual quality over Low's 123.5 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 144 Hz at 1440p?

A: Yes. The High preset delivers 148.2 FPS, and Ultra still achieves 111.7 FPS. Both exceed 100 FPS, with Medium at 176.6 FPS providing additional headroom for refresh rates up to 165 Hz.

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

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at resolutions above 1080p, as evidenced by the consistent framerate drops with increasing resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's capability becomes more relevant, but the data shows no bottleneck at any setting.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its nearest rival in general benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 53610, placing it 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (53489) and 2.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (52086).

Q: What framerate can I expect at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: The Ultra preset delivers 171.3 FPS at 1920x1080, which is sufficient for 144 Hz displays and provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS for any refresh rate.

Q: Does the 16 GB VRAM cause any issues at 4K?

A: No. The consistent performance scaling from 1080p to 4K across all presets indicates that the 16 GB GDDR6X memory is sufficient for Minimum's requirements at every tested configuration.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D provides the processing foundation for this configuration, and its influence on Minimum's performance is most evident at 1080p where framerates exceed 350 FPS. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads run at a base clock of 4.20 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, using the Zen 4 architecture on a 5 nm process. Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache — a defining feature of the X3D lineup — supports game workloads that benefit from large, fast cache.

Benchmark results position the 7800X3D strongly among its peers. Its PassMark multithread score of 34293 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29149 demonstrate substantial parallel processing capability. The single-thread performance is equally notable: a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4115 and Geekbench single-core score of 2725. The CPU's 87th percentile ranking among all processors reflects this balanced performance profile.

The 7800X3D's nearest rivals are closely matched. The Intel Core i7-12700F scores 31543 in average benchmark, a 0.1% difference from the 7800X3D's 31580. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX trails by 0.3% at 31495, and the Ryzen 7 8700G sits 0.6% behind at 31407. This cluster of similarly performing CPUs suggests that Minimum is not particularly sensitive to processor choice — the game's demands are met by any of these processors.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 interface provides adequate data throughput for the game's entity and physics processing. The 120 W TDP and 5 nm process node indicate efficient power delivery, though the thermal characteristics are not directly measured in this dataset. The CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support with 24 lanes ensures no bandwidth limitations for the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface.

At 1080p Low, the 352.2 FPS result approaches the practical ceiling where CPU frame delivery could become a factor, but the measured data shows no signs of processor limitation. The consistent scaling across all settings and resolutions indicates that the 7800X3D provides sufficient headroom for the RTX 4080 SUPER to operate at its full potential throughout the tested range.