Minimum

This PC configuration delivers a remarkably consistent high-refresh-rate experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The data shows a pairing that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet so powerful at 1080p that the frame rates suggest the CPU is doing the heavy lifting. Across every resolution tested, this system clears the 60 FPS threshold with ease, with only the most demanding 4K Ultra preset dipping below the playable line.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination show a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. With Low settings, the average frame rate is 311.4 FPS. Moving to Medium reduces that to 237.6 FPS, while High settings still produce 198.4 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset at 1080p yields an average of 154.4 FPS. Notably, the delta between Low and Ultra at this resolution is a massive 157 FPS, indicating the settings menu has a significant impact on the rendering load.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain incredibly high but show a clear scaling trend. The Low preset averages 201.3 FPS, which drops to 154.3 FPS on Medium. The High preset maintains a strong 129 FPS, and Ultra still delivers an average of 97.8 FPS. The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings is roughly 30-35%, which is consistent with the increase in pixel count from 2.07 million to 3.69 million pixels.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to feel the pressure of 4K rendering. The Low preset still averages 105.9 FPS, and Medium manages 81.1 FPS. The High preset is the last one to clear the 60 FPS threshold, with an average of 69.8 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, falls below the playable line with an average of 50.2 FPS. This represents a 48.6% performance drop from the High preset at the same resolution, suggesting that Ultra settings introduce a disproportionately heavy load on the GPU.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates that this combination can play Minimum at maximum visual quality on standard high-refresh-rate monitors, but requires a compromise at 4K. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, maintaining an average of 154.4 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold, leaving significant headroom for even the most demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the optimal choice, with an average of 97.8 FPS. This comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS target and provides a smooth experience on 1440p displays with high refresh rates. The performance headroom here suggests that the game is not yet fully stressing the GPU.

The situation changes at 3840x2160. The High preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 69.8 FPS. While this clears the threshold, the margin is thinner than at lower resolutions. The Ultra preset, with its 50.2 FPS average, would require a reduction in settings to maintain smooth gameplay. Therefore, for 4K users, High is the recommended maximum preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals which component is the primary bottleneck. The frame rate differences between 1080p and 1440p are substantial, but the differences between 1440p and 4K are even more pronounced, particularly at higher settings. This pattern is typical of a system that is GPU-limited at higher resolutions and pixel counts.

At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role. The 311.4 FPS average on Low settings suggests the Ryzen 5 7600X is capable of feeding the GPU extremely quickly. However, the fact that frame rates drop by over 50% when moving from Low to Ultra at this resolution indicates that the GPU is still the primary scaling factor, even if the CPU is not the limiting factor.

The situation is clearer at 3840x2160. The drop from 105.9 FPS on Low to 50.2 FPS on Ultra shows that the GPU's rendering workload is the dominant constraint. The CPU's role diminishes as the pixel count increases, because the GPU must process significantly more data per frame. The data implies that the Ryzen 5 7600X provides ample processing power to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4070 SUPER, even at 4K, as the frame rates are dictated almost entirely by the GPU's ability to render the scene at that resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearestRivals data for both components, other hardware would deliver a very similar experience in this game. The CPU's closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE, which has an average benchmark score just 0.3% higher than the 7600X. This suggests it would perform virtually identically in CPU-bound scenarios, though its lower power characteristics might affect sustained performance in other games.

On the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K both have average scores 0.2% lower than the 7600X. These are essentially statistical ties, meaning any of these processors would yield nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, especially at 1080p where the CPU is more active. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is 0.4% faster, again a negligible difference in real-world gaming.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB has an average score 0.1% lower than the RTX 4070 SUPER, making it a direct performance equivalent. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile is also 0.1% lower, though its mobile form factor would likely have different thermal and power constraints. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 is 0.2% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is 1% lower, which is a slightly larger gap but still within a range that would produce similar frame rates in most games.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 50.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 69.8 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset is the best option at 2560x1440, producing an average of 97.8 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS target and is the most demanding preset tested.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at the same settings?

A: At High settings, the 1920x1080 average of 198.4 FPS is nearly three times higher than the 3840x2160 average of 69.8 FPS. This represents a significant performance scaling based on resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck for this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 4K, frame rates drop dramatically with higher settings, while at 1080p, the CPU has more influence. The Ryzen 5 7600X provides enough headroom to avoid becoming the limiting factor.

Q: Are there other GPUs that perform similarly to the RTX 4070 SUPER?

A: Yes, the nearestRivals data shows the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB performs within 0.1% of the RTX 4070 SUPER. The RTX 5050 Mobile and Quadro M6000 are also within 0.2% of its average benchmark score.

Q: Does this combo maintain 60 FPS at 1080p on all presets?

A: Yes. All four presets at 1920x1080 (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) produce average frame rates above 60 FPS. The lowest is Ultra at 154.4 FPS, which is still more than double the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 638th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the top 17% of all systems in the benchmark database. The high ranking is consistent with the measured frame rates, which show that this system can handle the game at high refresh rates across all standard resolutions. The rank reflects the GPU's strong performance, as the CPU is also well above average, but the overall position is driven by the fact that this combination is not the absolute top-tier for this specific game. The data suggests that while this is a very capable setup, there are more powerful combinations available that would rank higher, likely featuring higher-end GPUs.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Minimum effectively. The verdictByResolution data confirms that the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution with at least one setting preset. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra achieving 154.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra achieving 97.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, the High preset is the best playable option, averaging 69.8 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls short at 50.2 FPS.

The system is therefore an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, and it is also capable of a solid 4K experience if the settings are adjusted to High. The data shows no fundamental performance issues; the only compromise required is at 4K with maximum settings, where a reduction to High is necessary to maintain smooth gameplay. For a game from 2014, this hardware is substantially overqualified, providing a smooth and responsive experience that is far beyond the minimum requirements.