Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a robust performance profile in Minimum, a 2014-released Third-Person Shooter, with measured frame rates showing a clear GPU-bound progression as resolution increases. The combo ranks 705th out of 2939 tested configurations, placing it in the top 24% of all tested combos, a strong showing for a pairing of an 8-core Zen 5 CPU with an Ampere architecture GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti achieves a rank of 705 out of 2939 tested combos in Minimum. This percentile placement indicates that the pairing is significantly above the median performer, with roughly three-quarters of all tested configurations falling behind it. The ranking reflects a system that is well-balanced for this title, and the measured FPS data suggests the RTX 3080 Ti is the primary driver of the experience.

The CPU component, the Ryzen 7 9700F, holds a percentile rank of 94 against all CPUs, placing it in the top 6% of all processors. Its average benchmark score of 69996 places it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals. The data shows a virtual tie with the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, as the 9700F scores a mere 0.2% higher (69996 vs 69875). It also edges out the Intel Core i7-14700K by 0.9% (69996 vs 69355) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X by 0.7% (69996 vs 69515). However, it trails the Intel Core i7-14700KF by 0.2% (69996 vs 70163). This indicates that the 9700F is a top-tier performer in synthetic benchmarks, though its in-game impact is tempered by the game's engine and GPU demands.

The GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, holds a percentile rank of 83 against all GPUs, a solid position but slightly lower than its CPU counterpart. Its average benchmark score of 41187 is similarly competitive with its nearest rivals. The data shows a 0.8% lead over the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (41187 vs 40870) and a 2% lead over the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (41187 vs 40377). Conversely, it falls behind the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB by 1.2% (41187 vs 41707) and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 by 1.7% (41187 vs 41897). While the CPU is near the top of its class, the GPU, though strong, has more peers nipping at its heels.

The combination's overall rank of 705 suggests that while the CPU is a top-tier component, the GPU's slightly lower relative standing and the game's specific demands pull the overall combo ranking down from the absolute top tier. The system is clearly a high-end performer, but not the absolute fastest configuration available for this title.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination ranks 705th out of 2939 tested combos, placing it in the top 24% of all tested configurations.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to its nearest CPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The 9700F's average score of 69996 is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX's 69875, 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X's 69515, and 0.9% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700K's 69355. It is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-14700KF's 70163.

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo in Minimum?*

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 277 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

*Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this combo in Minimum?*

A: The lowest average frame rate recorded is 47 FPS, achieved at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the RTX 3080 Ti have more or less VRAM than what is typically needed for 4K gaming in this title?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus with 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The measured data shows that at 3840x2160 with High settings, the combo achieves 62 FPS, indicating that the 12 GB frame buffer is sufficient for this game at 4K, though Ultra settings push the average down to 47 FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700F an unlocked processor?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked, allowing for overclocking. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz across its 8 cores and 16 threads.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data from Minimum reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. The performance drop is substantial, indicating a heavy reliance on the GPU's rendering capabilities.

At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 277 FPS. This is an exceptionally high frame rate, indicating that the CPU and GPU are not heavily taxed, and the game is likely running into engine-level limits or vsync. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average FPS drops to 179, a significant 35% reduction. This shows that the GPU is beginning to work harder, but the system is still delivering a very smooth experience. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS falls further to 96, a 46% drop from 1440p and a 65% drop from 1080p. This pattern strongly indicates that the RTX 3080 Ti is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the workload on the GPU increases with pixel count.

The scaling pattern holds across other settings. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 178 at 1080p, to 115 at 1440p (a 35% drop), and finally to 62 at 4K (a 46% drop from 1440p). At Ultra settings, the drop is even more pronounced: 136 FPS at 1080p, 87 FPS at 1440p (a 36% drop), and 47 FPS at 4K (a 46% drop). The consistency of these percentage drops across different settings levels is a strong indicator that the GPU is the primary performance bottleneck, as its workload scales linearly with the number of pixels rendered.

The data suggests that the Ryzen 7 9700F, with its high single-thread and multithread scores, is not the limiting component at any resolution. The FPS drops are directly proportional to the increase in resolution, a hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario. The 9700F's PassMark single-thread score of 4691 and multithread score of 36470 are more than sufficient to feed the RTX 3080 Ti at all tested settings, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination in Minimum is detailed below, showing the average frame rates for each resolution and settings level.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: The average FPS is 277. This is the highest score recorded for the combo.
• Medium: The average FPS is 212, with a minimum of 180 and a maximum of 244.
• High: The average FPS is 178.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 136.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: The average FPS is 179.
• Medium: The average FPS is 137, with a minimum of 116 and a maximum of 157.
• High: The average FPS is 115.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 87.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: The average FPS is 96.
• Medium: The average FPS is 74, with a minimum of 63 and a maximum of 85.
• High: The average FPS is 62.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 47. This is the lowest average score recorded.

The data shows a smooth, linear progression of performance as settings are increased. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 141 FPS (277 to 136), demonstrating a wide performance headroom. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 49 FPS (96 to 47). The minimum FPS data for Medium settings shows that at 1080p, the frame rate never drops below 180 FPS, while at 1440p it stays above 116 FPS, and at 4K it stays above 63 FPS. This indicates a stable experience without significant stuttering, even at the highest resolution tested.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing for Minimum, as evidenced by the resolution scaling data. This GPU is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA102 chip, fabricated on an 8 nm process at Samsung. It features 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, along with 80 RT cores and 320 Tensor cores. These specifications allow for substantial raw compute power, with a FP32 performance of 34.10 TFLOPS.

The GPU's memory subsystem is a key asset. It has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s. This high bandwidth is critical for feeding the GPU's many cores, especially at higher resolutions and with higher texture detail. The data shows that the 12 GB frame buffer is adequate for Minimum at all tested settings, as the game does not appear to exceed this capacity, given that performance scales consistently with resolution.

The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 1365 MHz and a boost of 1665 MHz, are typical for the 30-series. The memory runs at an effective 19 Gbps. These clocks, combined with the high core count, allow the RTX 3080 Ti to maintain high frame rates. In the benchmark results, the GPU's PassMark G3D score is 26896, and its DirectX 12 score is 110. The GPU's percentile rank of 83 indicates it is in the top 17% of all GPUs.

The performance data shows that at 1080p, the GPU is not fully taxed, allowing for frame rates up to 277 FPS. However, as resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU's workload increases significantly. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is roughly 65% at Low settings and 65% at Ultra settings, confirming that the RTX 3080 Ti's pixel throughput is the primary factor limiting performance at higher resolutions. The GPU is clearly the workhorse of this combo, and its 12 GB of VRAM and high bandwidth are sufficient to prevent any memory-related bottlenecks in this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F provides the computational foundation for this combo, and while it is not the limiting factor in Minimum, its capabilities ensure the GPU is never starved of data. This CPU is part of the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Granite Ridge. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 70.6 mm² containing 8,315 million transistors.

The CPU has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. This high boost clock is crucial for gaming performance, as it allows for strong single-threaded performance. The PassMark single-thread score of 4691 is a top-tier result, indicating that the CPU can handle game logic and physics calculations with ease. Its multithread score of 36470 also shows substantial parallel processing power, which is beneficial for background tasks and modern game engines.

The cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 per core, alongside a 32 MB shared L3 cache. This large L3 cache helps reduce memory latency and improves performance in scenarios where data is frequently reused. The CPU supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, which is sufficient to feed the GPU.

In the context of Minimum, the CPU's role is to ensure that frame times are consistent and that the GPU is fully utilized. The data shows that at 1080p, the frame rates are so high that the CPU might be approaching its limits, but the lack of a significant bottleneck is evident from the consistent scaling. The 9700F's benchmark scores show it is virtually tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and the Intel Core i7-14700KF, with a 0.2% difference in score. This places it at the top of the pack for gaming CPUs.

The CPU's TDP is 65 W, which is low for a high-performance desktop chip, indicating efficient power management. Its performance in integer math (120788) and floating-point math (77955) is high, providing a strong platform for game physics. Overall, the Ryzen 7 9700F is a high-end processor that fully complements the RTX 3080 Ti. It has more than enough processing power to handle the demands of Minimum, ensuring that the GPU's performance is the only limiting factor for frame rates.