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# Minimum with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

This combination of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a decisive performance profile in Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. The benchmark data shows this pairing ranks 581st out of 2,939 tested combinations, placing it in the top 20% of all systems. The CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads, combined with the GPU's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory, produce frame rates that range from a playable 50 FPS at 4K Ultra to an exceptionally fluid 293 FPS at 1080p Low. The measured results indicate a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU's capabilities become more apparent at lower settings and resolutions.

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

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a 16-core, 32-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture, code-named Strix Halo. It operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a 55 W TDP. The processor's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. This CPU is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC and supports LPDDR5X memory via a quad-channel interface, providing 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 35,314, while the single-core score is 2,044. Geekbench results show 20,992 for multi-core and 2,464 for single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score stands at 54,934, with a single-thread score of 4,147. These scores place the CPU at the 95th percentile against all CPUs, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of processors in the database.

The nearest rivals provide context for this CPU's standing. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX scores 76,513 on average, which is 1.6% higher than this chip's average score of 77,740. The AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P is also 1.6% higher at 76,492. The Intel Core i9-14900K scores 79,097, which is 1.7% lower than the Ryzen AI Max+ 395. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX trails by 2% with a score of 76,212. These narrow deltas suggest that the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 sits in a competitive performance band, trading blows with high-end desktop and workstation processors.

For Minimum, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 293 FPS average, which suggests the CPU can handle even extreme frame rates without becoming a bottleneck. The high single-thread performance, evidenced by the 2,044 Cinebench R23 single-core score, is particularly relevant for a game from 2014, which likely relies on fewer threads for its main game logic. The 16-core configuration ensures that background tasks and any multi-threaded game systems do not interfere with frame pacing.

The L3 cache of 64 MB shared is a notable feature for gaming workloads, as it allows frequently accessed data to remain on-chip, reducing latency. The quad-channel memory interface with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth further supports high-throughput scenarios, although the game's age means it likely does not fully utilize this bandwidth. The CPU's 95th percentile ranking against all CPUs reinforces that it is a top-tier part, and in a game like Minimum, the data shows it is more than sufficient to avoid limiting the GPU at any resolution or settings combination.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features a GB202 chip with 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). It has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth.

The RTX 5090's compute capabilities are substantial. It has 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. Ray tracing is handled by 170 RT cores, while 680 tensor cores accelerate AI workloads. The pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s. FP32 performance reaches 104.8 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 104.8 TFLOPS (1:1). The GPU's TDP is 575 W, requiring a 950 W suggested power supply and a single 16-pin connector.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 5090 achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18,355. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 334,370 and 376,728, respectively. PassMark G3D score is 39,650, while GPU compute scores 26,756. These results place the GPU at the 92nd percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79,842.

The nearest rivals to the RTX 5090 show a tight cluster of performance. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79,605, which is 0.3% higher. The Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79,396, 0.6% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940, 1.1% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80,959, which is 1.4% lower. These small deltas indicate the RTX 5090 is flanked by data-center and workstation GPUs in the aggregate benchmark, though its gaming-specific performance is what matters for this analysis.

For Minimum, the GPU's 32 GB of VRAM is vastly more than the game requires, but it ensures no memory-related stuttering occurs. The 1.79 TB/s bandwidth allows the GPU to move data quickly, which is critical at 4K resolution where pixel throughput demands are highest. The boost clock of 2407 MHz provides the raw speed needed to render frames quickly. At 4K Ultra, the system averages 50 FPS, indicating the GPU is the primary constraint at this settings level. The drop from 102 FPS at 4K Low to 50 FPS at 4K Ultra shows the rendering load scales significantly with settings, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking against all GPUs confirms it is a high-end part, and the measured data shows it delivers playable to excellent performance depending on the resolution and settings chosen.

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

The measured frame rates across resolutions reveal a clear scaling pattern that identifies the system's bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 293 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 189 FPS, a reduction of 104 FPS. At 4K Low, the average falls to 102 FPS, another 87 FPS reduction. This pattern shows that each step up in resolution imposes a significant penalty, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound system.

For High settings, the scaling is similar. At 1080p, the average is 188 FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 121 FPS, and at 4K, it reaches 65 FPS. The percentage drops are consistent: from 1080p to 1440p is roughly a 36% reduction, and from 1440p to 4K is another 46% reduction. This consistency suggests the GPU is handling the increased pixel count with predictable scaling, and the CPU is not introducing variability.

Medium settings follow the same trend. The 1080p average is 224 FPS, with a minimum of 190 FPS and maximum of 258 FPS. At 1440p, the average is 144 FPS, with a minimum of 123 FPS and maximum of 166 FPS. At 4K, the average is 78 FPS, with a minimum of 66 FPS and maximum of 89 FPS. The minimum FPS data at Medium settings shows that even the lowest frame rates remain above 60 FPS at 1440p, but at 4K the minimum of 66 FPS is close to that threshold, indicating the GPU is nearing its limit for maintaining high frame rates.

Ultra settings produce the steepest drops. At 1080p, the average is 143 FPS. At 1440p, it falls to 92 FPS, and at 4K, it reaches 50 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 93 FPS, or a 65% reduction. This is the largest percentage drop across all settings, confirming that the GPU's rendering workload at Ultra settings and 4K resolution is the primary limiting factor.

The data strongly indicates the GPU is the limiting component at all resolutions above 1080p Low. The CPU's headroom is evident at 1080p Low, where 293 FPS is achieved, suggesting the CPU could push even higher if the GPU allowed. However, as resolution increases, the GPU's pixel processing capabilities become the constraint. The 32 GB of VRAM is not exhausted by this game, so the bottleneck is purely computational rather than memory-related. The scaling pattern is smooth and predictable, which is a sign of a well-balanced system where the GPU is the intended performance ceiling.

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

The measured frame rates allow for a clear recommendation on settings presets. At 4K, the Ultra preset delivers 50 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered smooth. The High preset at 4K improves this to 65 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a fast-paced third-person shooter. The Medium preset at 4K offers 78 FPS average, with a minimum of 66 FPS, ensuring that frame rates stay above 60 FPS throughout. This makes Medium the best choice at 4K for a balance of visual quality and smoothness.

At 1440p, the High preset achieves 121 FPS average, which is well above 60 FPS and suitable for competitive play. The Medium preset at 1440p reaches 144 FPS average, with a minimum of 123 FPS, providing an even smoother experience. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 92 FPS, which is still playable but sacrifices the higher frame rates that Medium and High offer. For most players at 1440p, High or Medium provides the best experience, with Medium offering the highest frame rate at 144 FPS while maintaining a minimum above 120 FPS.

At 1080p, all presets exceed 140 FPS. The Low preset achieves 293 FPS, which is extremely high and likely beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. The Medium preset offers 224 FPS, with a minimum of 190 FPS, providing an excellent experience for high-refresh-rate displays. The High preset reaches 188 FPS, and Ultra manages 143 FPS. Given that the game is a third-person shooter, the higher frame rates at Medium (224 FPS) provide a competitive advantage over Ultra (143 FPS) without a substantial visual difference at this resolution.

The best overall experience per the measured data is the Medium preset at 1440p, which delivers 144 FPS average with a minimum of 123 FPS. This combination offers high visual fidelity and smoothness, with frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, Medium is the recommended preset, as it is the only settings level that consistently stays above 60 FPS. At 1080p, Medium or High are both excellent choices, with Medium offering the highest frame rate at 224 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This combination of AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 581st out of 2,939 tested combinations in Minimum. This places it in the top 19.8% of all systems tested, which is a strong showing for a high-end mobile CPU paired with a flagship desktop GPU. The rank indicates that while this combo is not at the absolute top of the leaderboard, it outperforms the vast majority of systems in this game.

The CPU's 95th percentile ranking against all CPUs and the GPU's 92nd percentile ranking against all GPUs suggest that both components are individually high-performing. However, the 581st rank out of 2,939 combos indicates that there are 580 combinations that achieve higher performance in this game. This could be due to the CPU being a mobile part, which may have thermal or power constraints compared to desktop processors, or it could be that the game is particularly sensitive to certain CPU or GPU characteristics that this combo does not optimize.

The nearest rivals to this CPU in the aggregate benchmarks provide context. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX scores 1.6% higher on average, and the Intel Core i9-14900K scores 1.7% lower. These small differences in CPU performance are unlikely to be the sole cause of the 581st rank. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the Tesla P100 variants, show deltas of less than 1.4%, suggesting that the GPU is performing as expected for its class.

The measured frame rates in Minimum are consistent with a top-tier system. At 4K High, the 65 FPS average is respectable, and at 1440p High, the 121 FPS average is strong. The 1080p Low result of 293 FPS is excellent. The rank of 581st out of 2,939 suggests that there are systems with even higher frame rates, but this combo remains well above the median. The data indicates that this is a high-performance pairing that delivers smooth gameplay at most resolutions and settings, with the caveat that 4K Ultra is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Minimum?*

A: The highest average FPS is 293, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: At 4K resolution, which settings preset keeps the average FPS above 60?

A: The Medium preset at 3840x2160 delivers 78 FPS average with a minimum of 66 FPS, keeping frame rates above 60 FPS. The Low preset achieves 102 FPS, while High drops to 65 FPS and Ultra falls to 50 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score is 2,044, while its multi-core score is 35,314. This indicates strong performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, with the multi-core score being approximately 17 times higher.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and how does it relate to 4K performance?

A: The RTX 5090 has 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth via a 512-bit bus with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory. This high bandwidth supports the pixel throughput needed at 4K, where the GPU achieves between 50 FPS (Ultra) and 102 FPS (Low).

*Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested combinations in Minimum?*

A: This combo ranks 581st out of 2,939 tested combinations, placing it in the top 20% of all systems tested in the game.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU the limiting factor at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1080p Low, the system achieves 293 FPS, which is extremely high. The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU's 16 cores and 5.10 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom for this frame rate, and increasing resolution causes frame rates to drop consistently, indicating GPU-bound performance.