Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers a robust experience in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. The measured data shows that this pairing is positioned in the 93rd percentile for the CPU and 88th percentile for the GPU across all tested components. Across the twelve measured configurations, the system demonstrates a clear ability to handle high refresh rates at lower resolutions while maintaining playable frame rates at 4K Ultra. The following analysis breaks down the component roles, settings recommendations, and performance metrics derived strictly from the provided benchmark data.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average is 356.2 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has an average benchmark score of 50556, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (50598) and 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (50738).

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate in the dataset?

A: The lowest recorded average is 59.2 FPS, occurring at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the GPU outperform its closest rival in average benchmark scores?

A: Yes, the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 53610, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (53489) and 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (53414).

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 230 FPS while Ultra settings produce 109.8 FPS, a difference of 120.2 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combination ranks 122nd out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) using a 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a TDP of 170 W. The processor's cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 via a dual-channel bus, providing a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

In the context of Minimum, the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are substantial. The 3DMark 16-thread score is 10972, while the max-thread score reaches 12536. Single-thread performance, often critical for game logic, is represented by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1093. Cinebench R23 results show a multicore score of 43695 and a single-core score of 6168, indicating strong per-core performance that benefits frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios.

The processor's percentile ranking at 93 versus all CPUs places it in the upper tier. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, shows a nearly identical average score (50598 vs. 50556, a delta of -0.1%). This suggests that in synthetic workloads, the 7900X is effectively matched with that competitor. However, for Minimum, the data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches 356.2 FPS, which implies the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower graphical loads. At higher resolutions like 3840x2160, the frame rates drop to 82.2 FPS on High settings, indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD103 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process. It features 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz, with memory running at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). It comes with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. The card has a TDP of 320 W and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6.

The GPU's raw compute capability is significant, with FP32 performance rated at 52.22 TFLOPS. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 34245 in Passmark G3D and 246994 in Geekbench OpenCL. Its percentile ranking of 88 versus all GPUs is slightly lower than the CPU's percentile, but still strong. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, scores 53489, a 0.2% difference, indicating near-parity in aggregate benchmarks.

For Minimum, the GPU's VRAM capacity of 16 GB is more than sufficient for the game's requirements, even at 4K resolution. The measured data shows that at 3840x2160, the average frame rate drops from 120.7 FPS on Low to 59.2 FPS on Ultra. This 61.5 FPS reduction highlights the GPU's workload scaling with graphical fidelity. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still delivers 109.8 FPS, showing that the GPU can maintain high refresh rates at this resolution. The texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s support these results, allowing for smooth rendering of the game's third-person environments.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of how settings affect performance across three resolutions. The optimal experience depends on the target resolution and refresh rate.

At 1920x1080, all presets exceed 170 FPS, with High delivering 227.2 FPS and Ultra delivering 174.4 FPS. The difference between Low (356.2 FPS) and Ultra (174.4 FPS) is substantial, but even Ultra provides a smooth experience for high-refresh-rate monitors. For competitive play, Low or Medium (271.5 FPS) are recommended to maximize frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the High preset produces 144 FPS, which is ideal for a 144 Hz monitor. Medium (174.9 FPS) and Low (230 FPS) offer even higher headroom, while Ultra (109.8 FPS) remains playable but may not saturate a 144 Hz display. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot for balancing visual quality and performance at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop significantly. High produces 82.2 FPS, which is suitable for a 60 Hz display, while Medium (93.7 FPS) offers a slight improvement. Ultra (59.2 FPS) is marginally above 60 FPS, making it viable for 60 Hz monitors but not ideal for higher refresh rates. Low (120.7 FPS) is the only preset that fully utilizes a 120 Hz display at 4K.

The best overall experience, per the measured rows, is the High preset at 2560x1440, as it delivers exactly 144 FPS, matching common high-refresh-rate monitors. For 4K users, Medium provides a balanced 93.7 FPS, which is smoother than High and Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 122nd out of 1733 tested combinations in Minimum. This places it in the top 7% of all tested systems, reflecting a high-performance pairing. The CPU's percentile of 93 and the GPU's percentile of 88 both contribute to this strong ranking, though the GPU is slightly less dominant relative to its peers.

In comparison to rival components, the CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, has a delta of -0.1%, meaning the 7900X is essentially tied in average benchmark score. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, shows a delta of 0.2%, indicating the RTX 4080 SUPER holds a slight edge. These margins are minimal, suggesting that the overall combo rank is more influenced by the synergy between the two components rather than one part being vastly superior.

The rank of 122 out of 1733 indicates that while this combo is highly capable, there are 121 other combinations that perform better in Minimum. This could be due to factors such as higher-end CPUs or GPUs, or better optimization of specific hardware for this game. Nevertheless, the measured FPS data shows that this combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, and capable of 4K gaming at reduced settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets each, providing a comprehensive view of performance.

1920x1080:

• Low: 356.2 FPS
• Medium: 271.5 FPS
• High: 227.2 FPS
• Ultra: 174.4 FPS

At 1080p, the system is heavily GPU-bound at higher settings, but the CPU's strong single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1093) ensures that even Low settings produce exceptionally high frame rates. The gap between Low and Ultra is 181.8 FPS, showing a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and speed.

2560x1440:

• Low: 230 FPS
• Medium: 174.9 FPS
• High: 144 FPS
• Ultra: 109.8 FPS

At 1440p, the frame rates scale more predictably with settings. The difference between Low and Ultra is 120.2 FPS. High settings deliver exactly 144 FPS, which is a notable data point for users with 144 Hz monitors. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth prevent memory-related bottlenecks at this resolution.

3840x2160:

• Low: 120.7 FPS
• Medium: 93.7 FPS
• High: 82.2 FPS
• Ultra: 59.2 FPS

At 4K, the GPU's workload increases substantially. Low settings still achieve 120.7 FPS, but Ultra drops to 59.2 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 61.5 FPS reduction, indicating that the RTX 4080 SUPER's 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is challenged by the game's Ultra preset at this resolution. The data shows that Medium settings (93.7 FPS) offer the best balance for 4K gaming, providing a smooth experience without the performance hit of High or Ultra.