Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a commanding performance profile in Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2015. The dataset shows this combination achieving high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with performance scaling predictably as settings are adjusted. This analysis breaks down the specific contributions of the CPU and GPU, provides optimal settings guidance, and contextualizes the combo’s standing among 2,939 tested configurations.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in Minimum?*

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 749th out of 2,939 tested combos in this game, placing it in the top 25% of all configurations measured.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5080’s average benchmark score is 56,083, which is 0.6% higher than the AMD Radeon 8060S and 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB. It trails the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE by 2.2%.

Q: What is the best frame rate achieved at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches an average of 274 FPS. The Medium preset delivers 210 FPS average, while High and Ultra produce 176 FPS and 134 FPS, respectively.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 95 FPS on Low, 73 FPS on Medium, 61 FPS on High, and 47 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 62 FPS, indicating playable performance.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 8945HX rank among all CPUs?

A: The processor sits in the 95th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 76,212. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant contributor to Minimum’s frame rates, especially at higher resolutions. The GPU is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB203 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It contains 45,600 million transistors across a 378 mm² die. The core runs at a base clock of 2295 MHz and boosts up to 2617 MHz. Memory operates at 1875 MHz, translating to 30 Gbps effective, which feeds the 16 GB GDDR7 frame buffer.

This memory configuration is particularly relevant for Minimum, a 2014 title that is not exceptionally demanding by modern standards. The 16 GB capacity and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth ensure that even at 3840x2160, the GPU never faces memory starvation. The data supports this: at 4K Ultra, the combo still produces an average of 47 FPS, which is playable for a slower-paced third-person shooter. The 256-bit bus width provides sufficient throughput for the game’s textures and geometry, even at High settings where the average climbs to 61 FPS.

The GPU’s raw compute capabilities are substantial. With 10,752 shading units, 336 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, the card delivers 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores are present but largely idle in this title, as Minimum does not utilize ray tracing or DLSS features. The pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s directly translate to the high fill rates observed at 1080p, where the Low preset achieves 274 FPS. The GPU’s 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs and average benchmark score of 56,083 confirm its high-end positioning.

The RTX 5080’s nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 8060S, scores only 0.6% lower on average. In Minimum, this margin translates to a few frames per second at most, but the RTX 5080’s advantage in raw rasterization becomes more apparent at 4K. The GPU’s boost clock of 2617 MHz is notably high, and sustained boost behavior matters in a game where frame times are short. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: dropping from Ultra to Low at any given resolution yields roughly a 2x increase in frame rate, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at all settings.

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX provides the computational backbone for this combo, though its influence on Minimum’s frame rates is secondary to the GPU at lower resolutions. This mobile processor features 16 cores and 32 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Dragon Range. It operates within a 55 W TDP, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The CPU is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 13,140 million transistors across two 71 mm² dies.

In Minimum, which is primarily GPU-bound at high settings, the CPU’s role is to feed the RTX 5080 with enough draw calls and physics calculations. The 64 MB of L3 cache is ample for the game’s data sets, and the 32 threads ensure that background processes do not interfere with rendering. The processor’s single-thread performance is particularly relevant for older titles like this one. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6,030 and the PassMark single-thread score of 3,907 indicate strong per-core performance, which helps maintain high frame rates at 1080p where the CPU can become a bottleneck.

The 8945HX’s multi-core capabilities are equally robust. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42,713 and PassMark multithread score of 51,405 place it in the 95th percentile among all CPUs. The processor’s average benchmark score of 76,212 is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, which scores 76,155 with a delta of 0.1%. This near-parity means that in CPU-limited scenarios, the two platforms would perform indistinguishably. However, the Ryzen’s higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz compared to typical mobile rivals gives it an edge in lightly-threaded workloads.

The CPU’s 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth via dual-channel DDR5 support is sufficient for Minimum’s data streaming needs. The game’s 2014 release date means it does not leverage the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 lanes or the 28-lane configuration, but the processor’s 16 cores ensure that frame pacing remains consistent. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 47, which is a GPU limitation; the CPU is not the constraining factor. Conversely, at 1080p Low with 274 FPS, the CPU’s single-thread performance becomes more critical. The PassMark physics score of 2,168 and integer math score of 195,180 indicate strong computational throughput for game logic.

Settings Recommendations — best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and whether the user prioritizes frame rate or visual fidelity. The dataset provides averages for Low, Medium, High, and Ultra presets at three resolutions, with minimum and maximum values recorded only for the Medium preset.

At 1920x1080, the High preset offers the best balance for competitive play. The average of 176 FPS is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate of most gaming monitors, and the visual upgrade from Medium to High is noticeable in a third-person shooter where environmental detail matters. The Medium preset at 210 FPS is also viable, with a minimum of 178 FPS and a maximum of 241 FPS, ensuring no drops below 144 FPS. For users with 240 Hz displays, the Low preset at 274 FPS is the only option that fully saturates such panels, but the visual compromise is significant. Ultra at 134 FPS is still playable but introduces a 42 FPS penalty compared to High, which is not justified for the marginal graphical gains.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 114 FPS, which is the recommended choice for a smooth experience on 120 Hz or 144 Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 135 FPS (minimum 115 FPS, maximum 156 FPS) is slightly faster and provides a buffer against frame drops in intense combat scenes. Ultra at 87 FPS is below the 90 FPS threshold that many players consider smooth, so it is not recommended for fast-paced gameplay. Low at 177 FPS is overkill for most displays and sacrifices too much detail.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the sweet spot. The average of 73 FPS with a minimum of 62 FPS ensures that the game stays above 60 FPS, which is the baseline for smooth 4K gaming. High at 61 FPS is borderline, as any complex scene could push it below 60 FPS. Ultra at 47 FPS is not recommended for a shooter, as the lower frame rate hampers responsiveness. Low at 95 FPS is playable but undermines the purpose of 4K resolution by reducing texture quality. For the best overall experience, the Medium preset at 1440p offers the highest fidelity-to-performance ratio, while High at 1080p is ideal for esports-style play.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 749th out of 2,939 tested combos in Minimum. This position places it in the 74.5th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of all tested configurations. The rank is a composite measure that accounts for the CPU and GPU’s individual performance and their synergy in this specific game.

This ranking is somewhat modest given the hardware’s pedigree. The CPU sits in the 95th percentile among all processors, and the GPU is in the 87th percentile among all GPUs. The discrepancy between the component percentiles and the combo rank suggests that Minimum is not particularly demanding on high-end hardware, allowing lower-tier combos to achieve comparable frame rates. For instance, a combo ranked higher might feature a slightly slower CPU but a GPU with similar rasterization power, or vice versa.

The combo’s nearest CPU rival, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, scores within 0.1% of the Ryzen 9 8945HX. When paired with an equivalent GPU, this delta would result in a negligible frame rate difference in Minimum. Similarly, the GPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 8060S, is only 0.6% slower on average. This means that a combo with the Intel CPU and Radeon GPU would likely rank within a few positions of 749th, demonstrating that the ranking is tightly clustered among top-tier components.

The rank of 749 out of 2,939 also reflects the fact that Minimum is an older title (released in 2014) with a lower performance ceiling. The game’s engine does not scale infinitely with hardware, so the RTX 5080’s extra compute power over mid-range GPUs yields diminishing returns. The data supports this: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 274 FPS, but a GPU with half the performance might still reach 200+ FPS, narrowing the gap in relative terms. The combo’s ranking is still strong, but it does not dominate as it would in a more modern, GPU-intensive title.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s performance across all tested configurations. Each resolution was tested at four presets, with the Medium preset recording minimum and maximum values for frame time analysis.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are as follows:

• Low: 274 FPS average
• Medium: 210 FPS average (minimum 178 FPS, maximum 241 FPS)
• High: 176 FPS average
• Ultra: 134 FPS average

The progression from Low to Ultra shows an average drop of approximately 35 FPS per step. The Medium preset’s minimum of 178 FPS indicates that even in the most demanding scenes, the frame rate stays above 170 FPS, which is critical for high-refresh-rate displays. The maximum of 241 FPS suggests that in less demanding scenes, the combo can push toward 240 Hz territory.

At 2560x1440, the results are:

• Low: 177 FPS average
• Medium: 135 FPS average (minimum 115 FPS, maximum 156 FPS)
• High: 114 FPS average
• Ultra: 87 FPS average

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows an average reduction of about 35-40% across all presets. The Medium preset at 1440p has a minimum of 115 FPS, which aligns with the 114 FPS average of High. This suggests that the Medium preset is more consistent, while High may dip below 110 FPS in heavy scenes. The Ultra preset at 87 FPS is the first instance where the average drops below 90 FPS, indicating a visual fidelity threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance is:

• Low: 95 FPS average
• Medium: 73 FPS average (minimum 62 FPS, maximum 84 FPS)
• High: 61 FPS average
• Ultra: 47 FPS average

The 4K results show a steeper performance cliff. The Low preset maintains 95 FPS, which is playable on 60 Hz displays with headroom. The Medium preset’s minimum of 62 FPS is just above the 60 FPS target, but the average of 73 FPS provides a comfortable margin. The High preset at 61 FPS is borderline, as any complex scene could push it below 60 FPS, causing noticeable stutter. The Ultra preset at 47 FPS is the only configuration in the entire dataset that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

The data reveals that the combo performs best at 1080p and 1440p, where it consistently exceeds 100 FPS on High settings. At 4K, users must compromise with Medium settings to maintain a stable 60+ FPS experience. The Medium preset’s recorded minimum and maximum values across all resolutions show that frame times are consistent, with no major spikes, indicating the 16 GB VRAM and fast memory bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s requirements.