Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combination delivers a strong performance profile for Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. With the CPU ranking in the 77th percentile and the GPU in the 75th percentile among all tested components, this pairing is well-matched for high-refresh-rate gaming. The measured data shows that the system handles the game comfortably at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires some settings adjustments to maintain smooth gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 5 7500F sits in a tight cluster of processors with nearly identical average benchmark scores. The closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, which scores a mere 0.2% higher, making it effectively interchangeable in gaming workloads. The Intel Core i7-11850H is 0.1% behind, while the Intel Core i7-13620H trails by 0.2%. The Intel Core 5 210H completes the group at 0.4% lower performance. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, with differences well below the threshold of perceptible variance.

On the graphics side, the RTX 3070 Ti's nearest rivals form an even tighter grouping. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile scores 0.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6800 is 0.5% ahead. The RTX 2080 Ti sits 0.5% behind, and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 trails by 1.6%. These deltas are minimal, meaning a user swapping between any of these GPUs would see virtually no difference in Minimum's frame rates. The data suggests that the RTX 3070 Ti's performance class is well-established, with multiple alternatives offering comparable results.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 240 FPS on Low settings and 184 FPS on Medium, indicating that neither component is heavily taxed. The jump from High to Ultra at this resolution drops average FPS from 155 to 118, a 24% reduction that points to GPU-bound scaling as settings increase.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the GPU taking on more responsibility. Low settings produce 155 FPS, while Ultra still manages 76 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings shows a 36% performance drop (from 118 to 76 FPS), which is consistent with the increased pixel count placing greater demand on the RTX 3070 Ti. The CPU's role becomes less prominent at this resolution, as the 12-thread Ryzen 5 7500F has ample headroom.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Ultra settings drop to 41 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium at 4K delivers 64 FPS, and Low reaches 84 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 51% performance reduction (from 84 to 41 FPS), demonstrating that the RTX 3070 Ti's 8 GB of GDDR6X memory and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth are increasingly strained at higher resolutions. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads with a 5.00 GHz boost clock are sufficient even at 4K, as the frame rates are entirely dictated by GPU load.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3,712 tested combinations for Minimum, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 1,328th. This places it in the top 36% of all tested systems, which is a solid result for a mid-range desktop configuration. The ranking reflects the balance between the Ryzen 5 7500F's strong single-threaded performance (3,218 in Cinebench R23 single-core) and the RTX 3070 Ti's capable rasterization throughput (23,356 in Passmark G3D).

The composite ranking suggests that while this system is not at the absolute top tier, it outperforms the majority of tested hardware. The data indicates that the combination is better suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming than for 4K, where the GPU's limitations become apparent. The 77th percentile CPU ranking and 75th percentile GPU ranking align closely, indicating a well-balanced pairing without a significant bottleneck in either direction.

The Verdict

The measured data clearly answers whether this PC can run Minimum: yes, with excellent headroom at most settings. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets exceed the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering 118 FPS average. The 2560x1440 resolution also sees all presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra achieving 76 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system maintains 60+ FPS on Low (84 FPS) and Medium (64 FPS) settings, but High (54 FPS) and Ultra (41 FPS) fall short.

The verdict by resolution confirms that the best playable settings are Medium at 4K with 64 FPS, Ultra at 1440p with 76 FPS, and Ultra at 1080p with 118 FPS. For users prioritizing maximum visual quality, 1440p Ultra offers the best balance of fidelity and performance, while 4K users must accept Medium settings to stay above the 60 FPS threshold. The frame time consistency at Medium settings (54 FPS minimum at 4K) suggests that even the dips remain playable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance. Low settings produce an average of 240 FPS, while Medium averages 184 FPS with a minimum of 156 FPS and a maximum of 212 FPS. High settings average 155 FPS, and Ultra averages 118 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra represents a 51% performance reduction, but even the most demanding preset remains nearly double the 60 FPS target.

The 2560x1440 results show a predictable step down. Low averages 155 FPS, Medium averages 119 FPS with a range of 101 to 137 FPS, High averages 100 FPS, and Ultra averages 76 FPS. The minimum recorded frame rate of 101 FPS at Medium indicates that the system maintains smooth gameplay even during demanding scenes. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra costs 42 FPS, demonstrating the GPU's increasing workload.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens. Low averages 84 FPS, Medium averages 64 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS, High averages 54 FPS, and Ultra averages 41 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 54 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold, though the average remains playable. High and Ultra fall short of the target, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1440p?*

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings is 76 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming?

A: Medium settings at 3840x2160 provide an average of 64 FPS, making it the highest preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 Ti compare to the RX 6800 in this game?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6800 scores 0.5% higher in average benchmark performance, which would translate to a negligible difference in Minimum's frame rates.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7500F a bottleneck for the RTX 3070 Ti?

A: No. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with a 5.00 GHz boost clock, provide sufficient performance at all tested resolutions, as indicated by the balanced frame rates across settings.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 155 FPS, which provides a smooth experience for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K on High settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 54, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains 60+ FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 118 FPS. This allows users to enable maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness, and the performance headroom suggests that even the most intense scenes will remain well above the threshold.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings also remain playable with an average of 76 FPS. The 16 FPS margin above the 60 FPS target provides reasonable assurance of consistent performance, though users sensitive to frame drops may prefer High settings at 100 FPS for additional headroom.

At 3840x2160, Medium settings are the best option, delivering 64 FPS average. The minimum recorded frame rate of 54 FPS indicates occasional dips below the threshold, so users with 60 Hz displays might consider Low settings at 84 FPS for a more stable experience. However, for most players, Medium offers the best compromise between visual fidelity and performance at 4K.