Minimum

# Minimum — AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

This pairing of AMD's Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a decisive performance profile for Minimum, a 2014-released Third-Person Shooter. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings place this combo in the 211th position out of 2,939 tested combinations, putting it comfortably in the top 8% of all recorded systems. The data shows a configuration that is capable of extreme refresh rates at 1080p, strong 1440p performance, and remains playable at 4K with the right settings. The analysis below breaks down the CPU and GPU roles, answers common questions, and provides specific settings recommendations based on the measured results.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) using a 4 nm process at TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a 120 W TDP. The CPU features a substantial 96 MB shared L3 cache, alongside 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. It supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, and includes Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics. The processor occupies the AMD Socket AM5 and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only).

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU scores 22,807 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,228 in single-core. Its Passmark multi-thread score is 41,318, with a single-thread score of 4,704. The average benchmark score across all tests is 58,386, which places it in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (which scores 58,323), 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-14900 (58,115), but 0.2% behind the Intel Xeon w5-2545 (58,504) and 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 (58,826).

For Minimum, the CPU's role is best understood through the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low settings, the combo produces 354 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it still manages 173 FPS. The high boost clock of 5.60 GHz and the large 96 MB L3 cache are well-suited to a third-person shooter's typical CPU demands, such as game logic, physics, and AI. The 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks and streaming, though the game itself—released in 2014—likely does not utilize all 16 threads fully. The single-thread performance, as indicated by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,228 and Passmark single-thread score of 4,704, ensures that the primary game thread is well-fed.

The data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any tested setting. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed, the system achieves 354 FPS, indicating that the processor can keep pace with the RTX 4080 SUPER's output. At 4K Ultra, where the GPU load is highest, the frame rate drops to 60 FPS—a GPU-limited scenario. The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs reinforces that this is a top-tier processor, with only a marginal 0.7% gap to the closest rival above it.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD103 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units, along with 80 ray tracing cores and 320 tensor cores. Its base clock is 2,295 MHz with a boost clock of 2,550 MHz, and memory runs at 1,438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, and requires a 700 W suggested PSU with a triple-slot cooler and a single 16-pin power connector.

In GPU benchmarks, the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 34,245 in Passmark G3D and 19,822 in Passmark GPU Compute. Its Geekbench OpenCL score is 219,065, and Vulkan score is 260,075. The average benchmark score is 54,209, placing it in the 86th percentile among all GPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, it is 0.1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (54,247), 1.1% behind the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828), 2.7% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698), and 2.8% behind the AMD Radeon 8060S (55,757). This places it near the top of the performance stack, with the closest rival being the non-SUPER RTX 4080.

For Minimum, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for a 2014 title, even at 4K Ultra. The measured frame rates show that the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences between settings. At 4K, the average FPS ranges from 60 at Ultra to 123 at Low, with Medium at 94 FPS and High at 79 FPS. At 1440p, the range is 112 FPS at Ultra to 228 FPS at Low, with Medium at 175 and High at 147. At 1080p, the range is 173 FPS at Ultra to 354 FPS at Low, with Medium at 271 and High at 228. The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution is consistent with a GPU-bound workload: at 1080p, the Ultra preset is roughly half the frame rate of Low (173 vs. 354), and at 4K, the Ultra preset is just under half (60 vs. 123).

The RTX 4080 SUPER's boost clock of 2,550 MHz and 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance ensure that it can handle the game's graphics demands without issue. The 16 GB GDDR6X memory provides a comfortable buffer for high-resolution textures, and the 736.3 GB/s bandwidth allows for rapid data transfer. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking indicates that it is a high-end card, though its nearest rivals are all within a 2.8% margin, suggesting that real-world performance differences in Minimum would be small.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p for competitive play?

A: The data shows exceptional results at 1080p. At Low settings, the average FPS is 354, which drops to 271 at Medium, 228 at High, and 173 at Ultra. For a fast-paced third-person shooter, the Low or Medium presets provide frame rates well above 240 Hz, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB VRAM enough for 4K gaming in this title?

A: Yes, the 16 GB of GDDR6X memory is more than adequate. The measured 4K performance at Ultra averages 60 FPS, and at High it averages 79 FPS. The VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor in this game, as the GPU's compute capabilities are the primary constraint.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9850X3D compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i9-14900?

A: In the average benchmark score, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-14900 (58,386 vs. 58,115). This is a narrow margin, but the AMD processor's 96 MB L3 cache and 5.60 GHz boost clock contribute to its edge in this comparison.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a stable 144 FPS?

A: At 1440p, the High preset averages 147 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 175 FPS. At 4K, no preset reaches 144 FPS; the highest is Low at 123 FPS. Therefore, 1440p High is the highest resolution and setting combination that maintains an average above 144 FPS.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there from Low to Ultra at each resolution?

A: At 1080p, the drop from Low (354 FPS) to Ultra (173 FPS) is 181 FPS, or roughly 51%. At 1440p, the drop is 116 FPS (228 to 112), or about 51%. At 4K, the drop is 63 FPS (123 to 60), or also about 51%. The consistent percentage drop indicates a linear scaling of GPU load.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 211th out of 2,939 total tested combinations, placing it in the top 7.2% of all systems. This ranking reflects the high-end nature of both the CPU and GPU, with the combination outperforming the vast majority of tested hardware.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal balance of visual quality and performance depends on the target resolution and refresh rate.

For 1080p displays with a 240 Hz refresh rate, the Low preset (354 FPS) and Medium preset (271 FPS) both exceed 240 FPS, making them ideal for maximum competitive advantage. The High preset at 228 FPS is also viable if slightly more visual fidelity is desired, while the Ultra preset at 173 FPS is best for those prioritizing image quality over raw frame rate.

For 1440p, the Medium preset at 175 FPS is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors (165 Hz or 175 Hz), offering a 26 FPS margin above the High preset's 147 FPS. The High preset is still excellent for 144 Hz displays, and the Low preset at 228 FPS is available for esports-style play. The Ultra preset at 112 FPS is suitable for 100 Hz or 120 Hz displays, providing near-maximum visual quality.

For 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset at 123 FPS is the only setting that exceeds 120 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh 4K panels. The Medium preset at 94 FPS is a good choice for 90 Hz or 100 Hz displays, while the High preset at 79 FPS is best for standard 60 Hz or 75 Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 60 FPS is exactly at the threshold for 60 Hz displays, providing the highest visual fidelity but with no headroom for frame drops.

The data shows that the Medium preset at 1440p (175 FPS) offers the best overall experience in terms of the balance between visual quality and frame rate, as it provides a high frame rate without sacrificing too much graphical detail. For 4K users, the High preset (79 FPS) is recommended over Ultra (60 FPS) to avoid hitting the 60 FPS ceiling, which can result in stutter if there are minor frame time spikes.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination achieves a rank of 211 out of 2,939 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the top 7.2% of all systems, indicating that it is a high-performance pairing. The rank is a composite measure of the CPU's and GPU's individual capabilities, as well as how well they work together in this specific game.

Given the CPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs, the combo's overall rank of 211 is consistent with expectations. The CPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers than the GPU, which suggests that the processor provides a solid foundation for the GPU to perform at its best. The fact that the combo ranks higher than the 86th percentile of GPUs alone (which would be roughly position 411 out of 2,939) indicates that the CPU's strength contributes to the overall performance, likely by preventing any CPU-induced bottlenecks at lower resolutions.

The nearest rival combos in the overall ranking would likely feature the RTX 4080 (non-SUPER), which is only 0.1% behind in GPU benchmark scores, or slightly faster CPUs like the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 (0.7% faster in CPU benchmarks). However, the margin between these components is small, and the measured FPS data shows that the RTX 4080 SUPER delivers strong performance across all settings. The 211th rank out of 2,939 reflects the balance of this configuration, which is neither CPU-limited nor GPU-limited in any meaningful way at the tested settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. All values are average FPS unless otherwise noted.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 123 FPS average
• Medium: 94 FPS average, with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 108 FPS
• High: 79 FPS average
• Ultra: 60 FPS average

At 4K, the performance spans from 60 FPS at Ultra to 123 FPS at Low. The Medium preset shows a notable range between its minimum (80 FPS) and maximum (108 FPS), indicating some variability in frame times, but the average of 94 FPS is stable enough for smooth gameplay on a 90 Hz display. The High preset at 79 FPS is suitable for 60 Hz or 75 Hz monitors, and the Ultra preset at 60 FPS is exactly at the 60 FPS threshold.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 228 FPS average
• Medium: 175 FPS average, with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 201 FPS
• High: 147 FPS average
• Ultra: 112 FPS average

At 1440p, the performance is significantly higher, with the Low preset reaching 228 FPS. The Medium preset averages 175 FPS with a minimum of 149 FPS, ensuring it stays above 144 FPS for most of the time. The High preset at 147 FPS is just above the 144 Hz threshold, while the Ultra preset at 112 FPS is best for 100 Hz displays. The scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent, with each step down in settings providing roughly a 30-50 FPS increase.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 354 FPS average
• Medium: 271 FPS average, with a minimum of 230 FPS and a maximum of 312 FPS
• High: 228 FPS average
• Ultra: 173 FPS average

At 1080p, the performance is exceptional, with the Low preset achieving 354 FPS. The Medium preset averages 271 FPS with a minimum of 230 FPS, meaning it never drops below 230 FPS even in the worst-case scenario. The High preset at 228 FPS is still above 200 FPS, and the Ultra preset at 173 FPS is well above the 144 Hz threshold. The minimum FPS data for the Medium preset shows a 41 FPS spread between the average and minimum, which is a relatively tight range, indicating consistent frame pacing.

In summary, this combo delivers over 170 FPS at 1080p on any setting, over 110 FPS at 1440p on any setting, and only drops below 60 FPS at 4K Ultra (where it exactly hits 60 FPS). The data confirms that this is a top-tier configuration for Minimum, with the 211th rank out of 2,939 combos reflecting its position among the best-performing systems.