Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. The data shows this pairing ranks 65th out of 1,733 tested combos, placing it in the top tier of configurations for this title. Benchmark results across three resolutions and four settings presets indicate that the system is capable of exceeding 60 FPS at 4K Ultra and surpassing 240 FPS at 1080p High, making it a robust choice for high-refresh-rate displays.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest measured average frame rate for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 371.7 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 66.6 FPS on Ultra settings to 132.7 FPS on Low settings, with High and Medium producing 86.4 and 102.4 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the rank of this CPU and GPU combination in the database for this game?

A: The combination holds a rank of 65 out of 1,733 tested combos, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of configurations tested.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU have a higher percentile ranking among their respective categories?

A: The CPU has a percentile rank of 93 among all CPUs, while the GPU has a percentile rank of 89 among all GPUs, showing the CPU is slightly more dominant in its category.

Q: What are the closest rivals to the CPU in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The closest rivals to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X are the Intel Core i5-14600K with a delta of -0.2%, the Intel Core i5-14600KF with a delta of -0.6%, and the AMD EPYC 4345P with a delta of -1.1%.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 124.8 FPS, with Low averaging 243.3 FPS and Ultra averaging 118.5 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the primary driver of frame rates in Minimum, with its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus providing a bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is critical for handling high-resolution textures and geometry at 4K, where the data shows a significant performance drop compared to lower resolutions. The GPU’s boost clock of 2617 MHz and base clock of 2295 MHz allow it to sustain high throughput, which is reflected in the measured FPS. The graphics card’s architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, and its shading units and ray tracing cores contribute to its overall processing capability. Benchmark results indicate the GPU’s Passmark G3D score is 36,565, placing it in the 89th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A570M, has an average score of 58,239, which is 1.6% lower, demonstrating the RTX 5080’s competitive position. The GPU’s 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is a key metric for compute-heavy scenes, though the game’s age suggests a reliance on raw rasterization power rather than advanced features.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 achieves a rank of 65 out of 1,733 tested combos for Minimum. This top 4% placement indicates that the pairing is exceptionally well-suited for this game, likely due to the high single-thread performance of the CPU and the substantial memory bandwidth of the GPU. The data shows that the CPU’s average benchmark score is 49,062, which is nearly identical to its closest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600K with a score of 49,166 and a delta of -0.2%. This suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck in most scenarios, allowing the GPU to reach its full potential. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 59,188 further solidifies the combo’s strength, as it outperforms rivals like the AMD Radeon Pro W5500X by 2.6%. The rank of 65 out of 1,733 is a strong indicator that this system can handle Minimum with headroom to spare, even at the most demanding settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptionally high frame rates: Low settings average 371.7 FPS, Medium averages 291.7 FPS, High averages 241.3 FPS, and Ultra averages 188 FPS. This indicates that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU are both heavily utilized, with the low setting allowing the GPU to push over 370 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop but remain high: Low settings produce 243.3 FPS, Medium produces 187.3 FPS, High produces 159.1 FPS, and Ultra produces 118.5 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a reduction of roughly 35-50% depending on the preset, which is expected as pixel count increases. At 3840x2160, the performance is still playable but more demanding: Low settings average 132.7 FPS, Medium averages 102.4 FPS, High averages 86.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 66.6 FPS. The data reveals that Ultra settings at 4K are the only configuration where the average frame rate drops below 70 FPS, while every other tested scenario exceeds 86 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, with its 16 cores and 32 threads, provides substantial multi-threaded capability, but for a game like Minimum, the single-thread performance is often more critical. The CPU’s boost clock of 4.90 GHz and base clock of 3.40 GHz are high for its generation, and its 3DMark single-thread score of 944 reflects strong per-core performance. In contrast, the multi-thread scores, such as the Cinebench R23 multicore result of 38,607, show the CPU’s ability to handle background tasks without impacting game performance. The CPU’s L3 cache of 64 MB is generous, potentially reducing memory latency in game scenarios. The data shows the CPU’s average benchmark score is 49,062, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i5-14600K, indicating they are functionally equivalent in most workloads. The CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it is a top-tier processor, and its PCIe Gen 4 support with 20 lanes ensures the GPU has sufficient bandwidth for data transfer. The combination of high clock speeds and a large cache helps maintain stable frame times, which is evident from the measured FPS at lower resolutions where the CPU is more likely to be the limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, the High preset at 241.3 FPS is recommended for a balance of visual quality and performance, as it comfortably exceeds 240 Hz refresh rates. The Ultra preset at 188 FPS is also viable for 144Hz displays, offering the best visual fidelity. At 2560x1440, the High preset at 159.1 FPS is ideal for 144Hz monitors, while the Medium preset at 187.3 FPS provides a higher frame rate for 165Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 118.5 FPS is still playable but may not fully utilize high-refresh-rate panels. For 3840x2160, the High preset at 86.4 FPS is recommended for a smooth experience on 60Hz displays, while the Medium preset at 102.4 FPS offers a buffer for variable refresh rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 66.6 FPS is the only setting that dips below 70 FPS, making it a choice for players who prioritize visual detail over frame rate. In summary, the data suggests that the High preset provides the best overall experience across all resolutions, delivering high frame rates without sacrificing too much visual quality.