Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination delivers a formidable performance profile in Minimum, placing 38th out of 2,939 tested combos. This pairing of a 12-core Zen 3 processor with a flagship Blackwell GPU produces high frame rates across all resolutions, though the data reveals a clear scaling pattern where the CPU’s capabilities become more apparent at lower resolutions and the GPU’s raw power dominates at 4K.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer) using TSMC’s 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boosts up to 4.80 GHz, featuring a 64 MB L3 cache and 512 KB L2 cache per core. The chip supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, plus PCIe Gen 4 connectivity. With a TDP of 105 W, it sits in a mainstream power envelope while offering 12 physical cores that can handle heavily threaded workloads.

The processor’s benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance. It scores 10,075 in 3DMark max threads, 16,262 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 14,118 in Geekbench multi-core. Single-thread performance is also solid, with a 941 score in 3DMark single thread and 1,527 in Cinebench R23 single-core. These numbers place the CPU in the 87th percentile against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 41,376. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H (0.3% faster), Intel Core Ultra 7 356H (0.4% faster), and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 (0.4% faster), all slightly ahead, while the Intel Core i7-14650HX trails by 0.5%.

In Minimum, the CPU’s role is evident when examining frame rates at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 370 FPS, which is the highest measured average in the dataset. This suggests the game becomes increasingly CPU-bound at lower resolutions and settings, where the Ryzen 9 5900X’s 12 cores and high boost clock help maintain exceptionally high frame rates. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 160 FPS (370 vs 210), indicating that the CPU can push well beyond 300 FPS when graphical load is reduced. At 1440p Low, the combo still hits 277 FPS, showing the processor maintains its advantage even as resolution increases. However, at 4K Low, the frame rate drops to 149 FPS, a significant reduction that highlights how the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a massive GPU built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB202 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2017 MHz with a boost clock of 2407 MHz, while memory operates at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). Its 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs provide substantial compute power, with FP32 performance rated at 104.8 TFLOPS. The card also includes 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores for ray tracing and AI workloads.

Benchmark scores for the RTX 5090 D are equally impressive, with a 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 77,712. It scores 44,065 in Passmark G3D and 28,396 in Passmark GPU compute, with Vulkan performance at 376,915 in Geekbench. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (1.1% faster), while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT trails by 1.6%, and two NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants lag by 2.1% and 2.4% respectively.

The GPU’s influence in Minimum is most pronounced at 4K resolution, where frame rates scale directly with graphical settings. At 4K Ultra, the combo produces 73 FPS, which rises to 96 FPS at High, 114 FPS at Medium, and 149 FPS at Low. This pattern shows the RTX 5090 D’s raw rendering capability, but the relatively modest frame rates at 4K Ultra suggest the game’s higher settings impose significant load even on this flagship card. The 32 GB VRAM is far more than Minimum requires, but the 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensures texture streaming and memory-intensive effects do not bottleneck performance. At 1440p, the GPU still handles Ultra settings at 136 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra it reaches 210 FPS, demonstrating that the card’s power can be fully utilized at lower resolutions where the CPU can feed it enough data.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best experience. At 4K resolution, Medium settings deliver 114 FPS average with a minimum of 97 FPS and maximum of 131 FPS, providing a smooth experience above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining visual quality. High settings drop to 96 FPS, which is still playable, but the jump from Medium to High costs 18 FPS. Ultra at 4K falls to 73 FPS, which may feel less fluid on high-refresh displays.

At 1440p, High settings produce 178 FPS, which is excellent for most gaming monitors. Medium settings reach 212 FPS with a minimum of 180 FPS and maximum of 244 FPS, offering a more responsive experience. Ultra at 1440p still delivers 136 FPS, making it a viable option for users who prioritize visual fidelity. Low settings at 1440p hit 277 FPS, but the visual trade-off is substantial.

The 1080p results show the combo’s ceiling: Low settings achieve 370 FPS, Medium reaches 329 FPS (with 280 FPS minimum and 379 FPS maximum), High hits 276 FPS, and Ultra stays above 200 FPS at 210 FPS. For competitive play at 1080p, Medium settings offer the best balance between frame rate and visual quality, as the 329 FPS average with a 280 FPS floor ensures consistent high refresh rates without the visual degradation of Low settings. At 1440p, Medium is similarly recommended, while 4K users should stick with Medium to maintain frame rates above 100 FPS. High settings at 4K are acceptable, but the 18 FPS drop from Medium may not justify the visual improvement.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination ranks 38th out of 2,939 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the top 1.3% of all configurations tested, indicating exceptional performance relative to the broader hardware landscape. The rank reflects the synergy between the 12-core CPU and the flagship GPU, which together produce frame rates that exceed the vast majority of systems.

The ranking is particularly notable given the CPU’s age relative to newer processors. The Ryzen 9 5900X, released in late 2020, still holds its own against more recent rivals, as shown by its near-identical average benchmark score to the Intel Core Ultra 7 series. The RTX 5090 D, being a current-generation flagship, provides the graphical horsepower that pushes this combo into the top 40. The data suggests that the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU in Minimum, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution and settings without abrupt drops that would indicate a CPU limitation. The 38th rank out of nearly 3,000 combos positions this pairing as a high-end option capable of handling the game at maximum settings across all tested resolutions, though 4K Ultra remains the only configuration where frame rates dip below 100 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Minimum with this combo?*

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p with Medium settings provides the best experience, delivering 212 FPS average with 180 FPS minimum and 244 FPS maximum. This balances visual quality with frame rates well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common in gaming monitors.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Minimum?*

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Medium, it achieves 114 FPS average (97 FPS minimum), which is smooth. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 73 FPS, which is playable but may not satisfy users with high-refresh 4K displays.

Q: How much faster is Low settings compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Low settings produce 370 FPS average, which is 160 FPS higher than Ultra’s 210 FPS average. This represents a 76% improvement in frame rate when switching from Ultra to Low.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The data suggests minimal bottlenecking. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 370 FPS, showing the CPU can feed the GPU effectively. The consistent scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K indicates the GPU becomes the primary limiter at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 97 FPS at 4K Medium settings. All other settings and resolutions either lack minimum FPS data or show higher minimums, such as 180 FPS at 1440p Medium and 280 FPS at 1080p Medium.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 38th out of 2,939 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the top 1.3% of all configurations. This is an exceptional result, driven largely by the RTX 5090 D’s flagship performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1920x1080 (1080p): The combo delivers its highest frame rates at this resolution. Low settings achieve 370 FPS average, Medium reaches 329 FPS with a minimum of 280 FPS and maximum of 379 FPS, High produces 276 FPS, and Ultra drops to 210 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 160 FPS spread, with each settings tier reducing performance by a significant margin.

2560x1440 (1440p): Moving up to 1440p, frame rates remain high but show expected reductions. Low settings hit 277 FPS, Medium delivers 212 FPS (180 FPS minimum, 244 FPS maximum), High reaches 178 FPS, and Ultra settles at 136 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 141 FPS, reflecting the increased GPU load at this resolution.

3840x2160 (4K): At 4K resolution, the GPU’s capabilities are fully taxed. Low settings produce 149 FPS, Medium achieves 114 FPS (97 FPS minimum, 131 FPS maximum), High drops to 96 FPS, and Ultra falls to 73 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 76 FPS, showing that even this flagship GPU cannot maintain extremely high frame rates at 4K with maximum settings. The Medium preset at 4K stands out as the only configuration with complete min/max data, indicating it was the most stable measured setting at this resolution.