Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT combination delivers a robust experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The data shows a pairing of a high-end 12-core processor with a mid-range graphics card, resulting in performance that is heavily dependent on resolution and settings. Measured frame rates range from a playable 43 FPS at 4K Ultra to a fluid 252 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating that the system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at lower resolutions but requires compromises for 4K gaming.

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) and features 12 cores and 24 threads. Its base clock is 4.40 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. This processor, released in January 2025, houses a substantial 128 MB of L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, it achieves a single-thread score of 1269 in 3DMark and a multicore score of 13795 in 3DMark's max threads test. Its Cinebench R23 scores are 6739 for single-core and 47737 for multicore, demonstrating strong performance in both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads.

Given that Minimum is a title from 2014, its engine is unlikely to utilize all 24 threads effectively. The processor's high single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1269 and Geekbench single-core score of 3041, is more critical for maintaining high frame rates. The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is capable of pushing frame rates to 252 FPS on Low settings, suggesting that the game's logic and draw calls are handled with ease by this processor. The processor's percentile ranking of 91 among all CPUs further underlines its top-tier status, even if the game does not fully exploit its multi-core capabilities.

The Ryzen 9 9900X3D's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (with a delta of -0.6%) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (with a delta of 1.3%). This places it in a performance bracket where small percentage differences separate it from its closest competition. In the context of Minimum, this CPU's power is more than sufficient; the performance ceiling at lower resolutions is likely determined by the GPU, not the processor. The 4 nm process node and 16,630 million transistors contribute to its efficiency, but the raw clock speed and cache size are the primary drivers for gaming performance in this title.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture (Navi 32 chip) and features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. Its game clock is 2124 MHz, with a boost clock of 2430 MHz. This GPU, released in September 2023, offers 3840 shading units and 60 ray accelerators. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 4157 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 and 24176 in Passmark G3D, with a percentile ranking of 51 among all GPUs.

In Minimum, the GPU's role becomes increasingly prominent as resolution increases. At 1080p, the GPU can deliver 252 FPS on Low settings, but this drops to 123 FPS on Ultra, indicating that even at this resolution, graphical settings have a significant impact. The transition to 1440p shows a similar pattern, with frame rates ranging from 162 FPS on Low to 79 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, with frame rates falling to 87 FPS on Low and 43 FPS on Ultra. The 16 GB of VRAM is ample for this title, even at 4K with Ultra settings, as the game is not particularly demanding on memory capacity.

The RX 7800 XT's nearest rivals in average benchmark score are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (with a delta of -0.5%) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500M (with a delta of 0.9%). This is interesting because it suggests that in synthetic benchmarks, the RX 7800 XT performs similarly to much older or lower-tier cards, despite its modern architecture. However, in Minimum, the measured FPS data shows that the card is capable of high frame rates, indicating that the game's engine is well-optimized for this hardware. The GPU's 37.32 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 233.3 GPixel/s pixel rate are likely the key factors in its ability to handle the game's rendering demands.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how settings affect performance across resolutions. For the best experience, the Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot, offering a balance between visual quality and frame rate. At 1080p, Medium produces an average of 193 FPS, with a minimum of 164 FPS and a maximum of 222 FPS. This frame rate is well above the 60 FPS threshold and is high enough for most high-refresh-rate monitors, while still providing better visual fidelity than Low settings.

At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 124 FPS on average, with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS. This is a very playable experience for a competitive third-person shooter, maintaining smoothness even in demanding scenes. For users with 1440p 144Hz monitors, this is the recommended setting. At 4K, the Medium preset drops to 67 FPS on average, with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 77 FPS. While this is still playable, it is closer to the lower bound of what is considered smooth, and users may prefer to drop to Low settings for a more consistent experience.

High settings are also viable at 1080p (162 FPS) and 1440p (104 FPS), but the jump from Medium to High does not seem to justify the performance cost, especially at 1440p where the frame rate drops by 20 FPS. Ultra settings are only recommended for 1080p, where 123 FPS is still a good experience, but at 1440p (79 FPS) and 4K (43 FPS), the performance hit is too significant for the marginal visual improvement. The data suggests that Medium is the optimal choice for most users, as it provides the highest frame rate while maintaining a minimum FPS above 57 across all resolutions.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate is 252 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This demonstrates the system's capability for extremely high refresh rates at lower graphical presets.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multicore performance in the context of this game?

A: The CPU's single-thread score in 3DMark is 1269, while its max threads score is 13795. Since Minimum is an older title, it likely relies more on single-thread performance, which is strong, but the data shows that even the multicore performance is more than adequate for this game, as frame rates are high across all tested configurations.

*Q: Is the 16 GB of VRAM on the RX 7800 XT sufficient for 4K gaming in Minimum?*

A: The data shows that the GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 624.1 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K Ultra settings, the average FPS is 43, which is playable but not smooth. The VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor; the GPU's processing power is the bottleneck at this resolution.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS on Low settings is 162, while on Ultra settings it is 79. This represents a difference of 83 FPS, showing a significant performance impact from graphical settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 930 out of 2939 tested combinations, placing it in the top third of all systems tested for Minimum. This indicates that while it is not the absolute fastest, it is a solid performer for this title.

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

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 57 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings. This is the only configuration where a minimum FPS is provided, and it remains above the 30 FPS playability threshold.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions. At 1080p with Medium settings, the average FPS is 193. Moving to 1440p Medium, the average FPS drops to 124, a decrease of 69 FPS or approximately 36%. At 4K Medium, the average FPS further drops to 67, a decrease of 126 FPS from 1080p, or approximately 65%. This trend is consistent across all settings, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 36% drop in FPS, which is less than the 65% drop from 1080p to 4K. This is expected, as the pixel count increases by 78% from 1080p to 1440p, and by 300% from 1080p to 4K. The frame rate drops are proportionally smaller than the pixel count increases, suggesting that the GPU has enough bandwidth and processing power to handle the increased load somewhat efficiently. However, the absolute numbers tell a different story: at 4K, the system struggles to maintain 60 FPS on Medium settings (67 FPS) and falls below 60 FPS on High (56 FPS) and Ultra (43 FPS).

At 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting factor for Low settings, as the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can feed them, capping at 252 FPS. At higher resolutions, the GPU's rendering time becomes the bottleneck, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops. For users targeting 4K, the data suggests that Low settings (87 FPS) are necessary for a smooth experience, while Medium settings (67 FPS) are borderline. The scaling indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates, and less ideal for 4K unless settings are lowered.

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

The following is a detailed breakdown of the measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination.

1920x1080:

• Low: 252 FPS
• Medium: 193 FPS (min 164, max 222)
• High: 162 FPS
• Ultra: 123 FPS

At 1080p, the system exhibits excellent performance. Low settings push beyond 250 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play. Medium settings still offer a very high frame rate of 193 FPS, with a minimum of 164 FPS ensuring smoothness. High settings drop to 162 FPS, and Ultra remains playable at 123 FPS. This resolution is clearly where the combo shines, providing high frame rates across all settings.

2560x1440:

• Low: 162 FPS
• Medium: 124 FPS (min 106, max 143)
• High: 104 FPS
• Ultra: 79 FPS

At 1440p, performance is still strong. Low settings deliver 162 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings provide 124 FPS, with a minimum of 106 FPS, ensuring a consistent experience. High settings at 104 FPS are also very playable, while Ultra at 79 FPS is still above 60 FPS and suitable for most users. The step from Low to Medium costs 38 FPS, while the step from Medium to High costs 20 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 25 FPS.

3840x2160:

• Low: 87 FPS
• Medium: 67 FPS (min 57, max 77)
• High: 56 FPS
• Ultra: 43 FPS

At 4K, the system begins to struggle. Low settings provide a playable 87 FPS, but the frame rate drops significantly with each settings increase. Medium settings average 67 FPS, with a minimum of 57 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS target but may have occasional dips. High settings fall below 60 FPS at 56 FPS, and Ultra drops to 43 FPS, which is not ideal for a smooth experience. The data shows that 4K gaming requires Low or Medium settings to maintain playable frame rates, while High and Ultra are best avoided.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT ranks 930 out of 2939 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the 68th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms approximately 68% of the combinations in the database. This is a strong showing, considering the GPU is a mid-range card, while the CPU is high-end. The ranking suggests that the system is well-balanced for this game, with the CPU's power complementing the GPU's capabilities.

Compared to the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average benchmark score of 54762, which is 0.6% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (55093) and 1.3% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (54053). The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, has an average score of 11680, which is 0.5% higher than the RX 7800 XT's 11627. These small percentage differences in synthetic benchmarks do not necessarily translate to the same performance differences in Minimum, as the game's engine may favor one architecture over another.

The combo's rank of 930 indicates that there are 929 other combinations that perform better in this game, likely featuring higher-end GPUs such as the RX 7900 series or RTX 4080/4090. However, given the RX 7800 XT's mid-range positioning, this rank is respectable. The data shows that the combo is capable of delivering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, and playable frame rates at 4K with reduced settings. For users with this hardware, the performance is more than adequate for a smooth gaming experience in Minimum, especially at resolutions below 4K. The high CPU rank (91st percentile) ensures that there is no CPU bottleneck, allowing the GPU to perform to its full potential.