Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a high-performance experience in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. The combination ranks 1173 out of 3712 tested combos in this game, placing it in the upper third of all systems evaluated. This is a strong showing, indicating that this pairing is well-suited for the title, though it is not at the very top of the leaderboard. The data suggests a system that can handle demanding settings, but with measurable trade-offs at the highest visual fidelity and resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1173 out of 3712 places it in the 68th percentile of all tested configurations. This is a solid position, reflecting a balanced pairing that leverages the strengths of both the CPU and GPU. The system sits comfortably ahead of the median, but there is significant headroom above it, occupied by more powerful combinations.

The CPU itself holds the 91st percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 53288. This places it in the company of the AMD EPYC 7313P, which scores 53206 (a 0.2% difference), and the Intel Xeon Phi 7290, which scores 53469 (-0.3% difference). The Ryzen 9 7900X also edges out the Intel Xeon 634, which scores 52974 (0.6% difference), and sits just behind the Intel Core i7-14700F, which scores 53620 (-0.6% difference). This clustering indicates that the CPU is a top-tier performer, and in Minimum, this processing power is clearly being utilized effectively.

On the GPU side, the Radeon RX 6800 XT holds the 85th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 48477. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile (47743, 1.5% higher), the Intel Arc A550M (49737, -2.5% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (49957, -3% lower). The RX 6800 XT's position in the overall ranking is strong, but the game's framerate results show that the GPU is often the primary constraint at higher settings and resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a high-end graphics card based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture, featuring the Navi 21 chip. It comes with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. The card's clock speeds are substantial, with a base clock of 1825 MHz, a game clock of 2015 MHz, and a boost clock of 2250 MHz.

In Minimum, the GPU's role is pivotal, as evidenced by the framerate scaling across settings. The 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, which is from 2014, meaning capacity is not a limiting factor. The data shows that the GPU's compute power is what dictates performance, especially at higher resolutions and settings. For instance, at 3840x2160 on Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 44, while at Low settings, it jumps to 90. This 46-FPS swing demonstrates the card's capability to render the game at lower loads but also its limitations when pixel and shader demands increase. The card's 20.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 288.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are the metrics that drive these results.

The card's memory clock of 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective) and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth ensure that data transfer is not a bottleneck. The RX 6800 XT is a dual-slot card with a TDP of 300 W, requiring a 700 W power supply and two 8-pin connectors. Its performance in this game is strong, but the measured FPS indicates that for maximum framerates, especially at 1080p, the CPU becomes more relevant.

FAQ

*Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems in Minimum?*

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination ranks 1173 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of all configurations.

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo can achieve in the game?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 259, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the GPU is the primary constraint, as evidenced by the significant drop in FPS from 90 at Low settings to 44 at Ultra settings, indicating a heavy load on the graphics card.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings yield an average of 107 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 82 FPS, a difference of 25 FPS. This shows that the Ultra preset demands significantly more from the GPU.

Q: Does the CPU's benchmark performance correlate with high FPS at 1080p?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080, the system achieves 166 FPS on High and 259 FPS on Low, indicating that the CPU, which has a 91st percentile ranking, is capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently at this resolution to reach very high framerates.

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

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 44, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. No minimum FPS values are provided for most configurations, but the average at this setting is the lowest in the dataset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally strong. Low settings produce an average of 259 FPS, which rises to 198 FPS on Medium (with a min of 168 and max of 228), 166 FPS on High, and 127 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that the combo is more than capable of driving high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the framerates remain high but begin to show the GPU's workload. Low settings yield 167 FPS, Medium drops to 128 FPS (min 109, max 147), High produces 107 FPS, and Ultra falls to 82 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution is a 51% reduction in FPS, which is a significant hit that underscores the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. Low settings still manage an average of 90 FPS, but Medium drops to 69 FPS (min 59, max 79), High falls to 58 FPS, and Ultra drops to 44 FPS. This progression shows a steep decline in performance as settings increase. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is a 51% reduction in average FPS, which is a substantial impact. The data indicates that for a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K, users would need to stay within Medium or Low settings, as High and Ultra fall below that threshold.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and reveals the system's balance. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 259 at 1920x1080 to 90 at 3840x2160, a 65% reduction. This massive drop indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU's workload does not increase proportionally with resolution. The Ryzen 9 7900X, with its high single-thread score of 2016.5 in Cinebench R23, is more than capable of handling the game's logic at any resolution, but the RX 6800 XT's rendering load grows exponentially.

At High settings, the drop is from 166 FPS at 1080p to 58 FPS at 4K, a 65% reduction as well. This consistent percentage drop across settings suggests that the GPU's pixel throughput is the primary constraint. The card's 288.0 GPixel/s pixel rate is being saturated at 4K, especially with higher quality textures and shaders. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is also notable: at High settings, 107 FPS falls to 58 FPS, a 46% drop. This indicates that the GPU has less headroom as resolution increases, and the 16 GB of VRAM is not a factor, but rather the raw shader and ROP performance.

The data shows that the CPU's role is to maintain high framerates at lower resolutions, where the GPU can render frames quickly. At 1080p Low, the 259 FPS average likely approaches the CPU's frame generation limit, given its 91st percentile ranking. However, as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the sole bottleneck, and the CPU's performance becomes less relevant to the final FPS. This is classic behavior for a balanced system where the GPU is the primary driver in pixel-heavy workloads.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 3840x2160, the data shows that the Medium preset provides an average of 69 FPS, which is the only settings level that approaches a smooth 60 FPS experience while maintaining a min FPS of 59. High settings drop to 58 FPS, which is borderline, and Ultra falls to 44 FPS, which is not ideal for a fluid experience. Therefore, for 4K, the Medium preset is the recommended choice to balance visual quality and performance.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers an average of 107 FPS, which is excellent for most high-refresh-rate monitors (144Hz). The Ultra preset at 82 FPS is still playable, but the drop from High is noticeable. For users with 144Hz displays, High is the sweet spot, as it provides a comfortable margin above the refresh rate. If a higher visual fidelity is desired, Ultra at 82 FPS is also viable, but it may not fully saturate a 144Hz panel.

At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with even the Ultra preset achieving 127 FPS. For competitive play, the Low preset at 259 FPS is the best choice for maximum responsiveness. For a more visually rich experience, the High preset at 166 FPS is recommended, as it offers a great balance between quality and a high framerate that exceeds most 144Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 198 FPS is also a strong option for those who want better visuals than Low without sacrificing too much performance. The data clearly shows that the combo is not CPU-limited at 1080p until framerates approach 259 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) and manufactured on a 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. This CPU is a powerhouse, with a 91st percentile ranking among all processors and an average benchmark score of 53288. Its performance in synthetic tests is exceptional, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29300 and a single-core score of 2016.5.

In Minimum, the CPU's role is to ensure that the GPU is fed with enough frames, especially at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p, the combo can reach up to 259 FPS on Low settings, which is a very high frame rate. This suggests that the CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1093 and Geekbench single-core score of 2617, is more than sufficient to handle the game's simulation and draw calls. The game, released in 2014, is unlikely to utilize all 12 cores effectively, but the high boost clock of 5.60 GHz ensures that the few threads it does use are processed extremely quickly.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals, such as the AMD EPYC 7313P (0.2% slower) and Intel Core i7-14700F (0.6% faster), shows that it is at the top of its class. This is reflected in the game's performance, where the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution tested. The bottleneck shifts to the GPU as resolution and settings increase, as seen in the FPS drops from 1080p to 4K. The CPU's 64 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (83.2 GB/s bandwidth) provide ample data throughput for the game. The data indicates that the Ryzen 9 7900X provides a solid foundation for this GPU, but its full potential is only realized at lower resolutions where framerates exceed 200 FPS.