Minimum

# FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate for this combination at 1080p with High settings?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers an average of 229 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, with no min or max FPS recorded in the measured data.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53,288 in average benchmark performance, placing it 0.2% above the AMD EPYC 7313P (53,206), 0.6% above the Intel Xeon 634 (52,974), and 0.3% below the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (53,469). It sits 0.6% behind the Intel Core i7-14700F (53,620).

Q: What is the GPU's ranking relative to other tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4080 holds an 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,247. It is 0.1% ahead of the RTX 4080 SUPER (54,209) but trails the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X by 1.1% (54,828) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 2.6% (55,698).

Q: What is the best frame rate achieved in this game at any resolution?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 356, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is notably higher than the 230 FPS at 2560x1440 Low and the 124 FPS at 3840x2160 Low.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested system combinations for this title?

A: This specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 246th out of 3,712 tested combinations in Minimum, placing it in the top 6.6% of all systems evaluated for this game.

Q: What are the CPU's core and thread counts, and what is its boost clock?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X features 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. It has a TDP of 170 W and is built on the Zen 4 architecture with a 5 nm process node.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the primary driver of frame rates in Minimum, particularly at higher resolutions. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, the card delivers a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s, which is substantial for a third-person shooter that demands consistent texture streaming and geometry throughput. The GPU's base clock runs at 2205 MHz with a boost clock of 2505 MHz, and memory operates at 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective). These clocks, combined with 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units, allow the card to process pixel-heavy scenes efficiently.

The data shows a clear scaling pattern tied to GPU workload. At 1080p, the RTX 4080 pushes frame rates well beyond 200 FPS on all settings, with Low hitting 356 FPS and High reaching 229 FPS. This indicates that at lower resolutions, the GPU is not the limiting factor—the headroom suggests the CPU or other system components cap performance. However, as resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 61 FPS, a 66% reduction from 1080p Ultra (174 FPS), clearly demonstrating that the RTX 4080's raw compute and memory bandwidth are being taxed by the higher pixel count.

The RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 280.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are directly relevant here. The 4K High result of 79 FPS shows that even a high-end card like this cannot maintain 100+ FPS at maximum settings in Minimum at UHD, likely due to the game's 2014-era engine lacking modern optimizations. The GPU's 76 ray tracing cores and 304 tensor cores are present but do not appear to influence these measured results, as the benchmarks are rasterization-based.

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent drop as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, but the rate of decline varies by settings preset. Starting with Low settings: the system delivers 356 FPS at 1080p, 230 FPS at 1440p, and 124 FPS at 4K. This represents a 35% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further 46% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling here is steep, suggesting that even at Low settings, the GPU's fill rate and bandwidth are heavily engaged at higher resolutions.

For High settings, the progression is 229 FPS at 1080p, 148 FPS at 1440p, and 79 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 35% and 47%, respectively, showing a similar pattern to Low. Medium settings follow suit: 273 FPS at 1080p, 176 FPS at 1440p, and 95 FPS at 4K, with reductions of 36% and 46%. Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling: 174 FPS at 1080p, 112 FPS at 1440p, and 61 FPS at 4K, which is a 36% drop followed by a 46% drop.

The consistency of these percentage reductions—roughly 35-36% for the first step and 46-47% for the second—indicates that the RTX 4080 is the bottleneck at all settings above 1080p. At 1080p, the CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads at up to 5.60 GHz are sufficient to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the 356 FPS Low result. However, the 4K results, particularly the 61 FPS Ultra figure, show that the GPU's 16 GB memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are saturated. The frame rate drops are not linear with pixel count (which would be 2.25x for 1080p to 4K), but rather follow a pattern that suggests memory bandwidth and shader throughput are the limiting factors.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and RTX 4080 produce exceptional frame rates across all presets. Low settings yield 356 FPS average, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings drop to 273 FPS with a min of 232 and max of 313, while High settings deliver 229 FPS. Ultra settings still manage 174 FPS, which is above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 182 FPS, indicating a 51% performance penalty for maximum quality settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the system maintains very playable frame rates. Low settings hit 230 FPS, Medium reaches 176 FPS (min 149, max 202), High produces 148 FPS, and Ultra drops to 112 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 118 FPS, a 51% reduction, mirroring the 1080p pattern. The min FPS for Medium at 1440p is 149, which is still comfortably above 144 Hz, suggesting that this resolution is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming.

At 3840x2160, the performance ceiling becomes evident. Low settings average 124 FPS, Medium drops to 95 FPS (min 80, max 109), High yields 79 FPS, and Ultra falls to 61 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 63 FPS, a 51% reduction, consistent with the other resolutions. However, the absolute numbers mean that only Low settings can maintain 100+ FPS at 4K, while Ultra dips below 60 FPS territory. The Medium preset's min FPS of 80 shows that frame pacing remains stable even when average FPS drops.

# How This Combo Ranks

This CPU-GPU combination ranks 246th out of 3,712 tested configurations in Minimum, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all systems evaluated. The rank reflects the balance between the Ryzen 9 7900X's strong single-thread and multi-thread performance and the RTX 4080's high-end rasterization capabilities. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all graphics cards combine to form a system that is above average but not at the very top tier.

The 3,712 tested combos include a wide range of hardware pairings, and this specific combination's 246th position suggests that while it excels in many titles, Minimum's engine may not fully utilize the available hardware. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p Low, the system achieves 356 FPS, which is likely limited by the game's engine or CPU single-thread performance rather than the GPU. The CPU's single-thread score of 1,093 in 3DMark and 2,016.5 in Cinebench R23 indicate strong per-core performance, but the game may not scale perfectly across all 12 cores.

The combo's rank is also influenced by the fact that some configurations with higher-end GPUs (like the RTX 4090) or CPUs with higher boost clocks may outperform it in specific scenarios. However, the data shows that this pairing delivers excellent results in Minimum, with no resolution or settings combination dropping below 61 FPS average. The 61 FPS at 4K Ultra is the only result near the 60 FPS threshold, and even that is playable with adaptive sync.

# CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X plays a critical role in ensuring the RTX 4080 is not starved of data, particularly at lower resolutions. With 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, the CPU operates at a base clock of 4.70 GHz and boosts up to 5.60 GHz. This high boost clock is essential for Minimum, which appears to be sensitive to single-thread performance given the FPS deltas at 1080p.

The CPU's 64 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core provide ample storage for game data, reducing latency when accessing frequently used assets. The dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures that the CPU can feed the GPU at high frame rates. This is evident in the 1080p Low result of 356 FPS, where the CPU's 5.60 GHz boost clock and 12 cores ensure that no single thread becomes a bottleneck.

In multi-threaded workloads, the CPU's 3DMark max-thread score of 12,536 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29,300 show that it can handle heavy concurrent processing. However, in Minimum, the game's engine likely uses fewer threads, meaning the CPU's single-thread performance (1,093 in 3DMark single-thread, 2,016.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core) is more relevant. The fact that 1080p High (229 FPS) is lower than 1080p Low (356 FPS) suggests that even at High settings, the GPU is not the primary limiter at 1080p—the CPU's per-core performance caps the frame rate.

The CPU's 91st percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 53,288, places it just 0.2% behind the AMD EPYC 7313P and 0.6% behind the Intel Core i7-14700F. This indicates that while the Ryzen 9 7900X is not the absolute fastest CPU available, its combination of high boost clock and 12 cores provides sufficient headroom for the RTX 4080 in this game.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, High settings (229 FPS) provide an excellent balance between visual quality and performance, as the jump to Ultra (174 FPS) costs 55 FPS (24%) for marginal visual gains. For users with 240 Hz monitors, Medium settings (273 FPS) or even Low (356 FPS) are viable, but High offers the best visual fidelity while still exceeding 200 FPS.

At 2560x1440, High settings (148 FPS) are the sweet spot for 144 Hz displays, as they stay above the refresh threshold. Ultra (112 FPS) is still playable but may not fully utilize a 144 Hz panel. For 165 Hz or 240 Hz monitors, Medium settings (176 FPS) provide headroom above 165 Hz, though the visual quality reduction from High to Medium is noticeable. Low settings (230 FPS) are overkill for most displays and sacrifice too much visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation is more nuanced. Medium settings (95 FPS) offer the best experience for 4K displays with VRR, as the min FPS of 80 ensures smooth frame pacing. High settings (79 FPS) are also acceptable for 60 Hz displays but may show stutter on 120 Hz panels without VRR. Ultra (61 FPS) is only recommended for users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, as it sits just above the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings (124 FPS) provide the highest frame rate at 4K and are suitable for fast-paced gameplay, but the visual downgrade is significant.

In summary, High settings at 1080p and 1440p offer the best balance of performance and quality, while Medium settings at 4K provide the most consistent experience. Ultra settings are only viable at 1440p or lower, where the frame rate remains above 100 FPS. The data shows that this combination is versatile enough to handle any resolution, but the optimal preset varies by target display capability.