Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a strong performance profile for Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Measured data across three resolutions and four quality presets shows this combination consistently clears the 60 FPS playable threshold in most scenarios, with the only exception being the most demanding preset at 4K. The following analysis breaks down the measured results, compares nearby hardware alternatives, and provides guidance on optimal settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for this combo reveals a clear progression of performance as resolution and settings scale. At 1920x1080, the system produces exceptionally high frame rates across all presets. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 310.2, which represents the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 235 frames per second, while High settings deliver 197.6 FPS. Even at Ultra, the most demanding preset at this resolution, the average remains a robust 151.2 FPS. This indicates the CPU-GPU pairing has substantial headroom at 1080p, with the Ultra preset still nearly tripling the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains comfortably above the playable threshold. Low settings produce an average of 201.8 FPS, while Medium settings yield 152.1 FPS. The High preset records 130.9 FPS, and Ultra settings still maintain an average of 100.6 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent reduction in frame rates across all presets, but the margin above 60 FPS remains substantial even at the highest quality setting. The Ultra preset at 1440p retains a 67.7% advantage over the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes more dramatically. Low settings produce an average of 107.4 FPS, which is still well above the playable threshold. Medium settings drop to 83.2 FPS, and High settings average 71.2 FPS. However, the Ultra preset falls below the playable threshold, averaging only 51.7 FPS. This is the only measured configuration where the combo fails to reach 60 FPS, indicating that 4K Ultra exceeds the capabilities of this hardware pairing. The gap at 4K Ultra represents a 13.8% shortfall relative to the 60 FPS threshold.

The scaling pattern across resolutions shows predictable behavior. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings amounts to 159 FPS, representing a 51.3% reduction from the Low preset. At 1440p, the same comparison shows a 101.2 FPS difference, or a 50.1% reduction. At 4K, the Low-to-Ultra gap narrows to 55.7 FPS, a 51.9% reduction. This consistent proportional scaling suggests the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU maintains sufficient throughput to avoid limiting performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X are all AMD processors with average benchmark scores within one percentage point. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE sits 0.2% higher in average score, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H trails by 0.5%, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT by 0.6%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS by 0.8%. For gaming purposes, these differences are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs paired with the RTX 4070 SUPER would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum. The Ryzen 7 7840H and Ryzen 7 8845HS are mobile parts, which may have different thermal characteristics in practice, but their benchmark scores indicate comparable compute capability.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals to the RTX 4070 SUPER include several NVIDIA options. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 0.1% lower, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile also scores 0.1% lower, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 0.2% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 1.0% lower. The RTX 4090 Mobile being a near rival is notable, as it is a high-end laptop GPU that happens to land within 1% of the RTX 4070 SUPER in average benchmark score. Users considering any of these GPU alternatives with the Ryzen 5 9600X should expect similar measured FPS results in Minimum, with differences likely staying within a few frames at each resolution and preset combination.

The practical implication of these rival scores is that the combo's performance profile is representative of a broader set of hardware pairings. A system built around the Ryzen 7 5800XT and Quadro M6000, for example, would likely produce nearly identical results to the measured data for this page. This similarity across rivals reinforces the reliability of the measured FPS figures, as the benchmark scores align closely across the entire set of comparable components.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS are Ultra, with an average of 151.2 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and the combo clears the playable threshold by a substantial margin. All four presets at this resolution are playable, but Ultra represents the optimal balance of visual quality and performance.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also deliver playable performance, averaging 100.6 FPS. This is again the most demanding preset, and the frame rate remains well above the threshold. The margin over 60 FPS is 67.7%, providing sufficient headroom for demanding scenes or background tasks.

At 3840x2160, the best settings that maintain at least 60 FPS are High, with an average of 71.2 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 51.7 FPS and cannot be considered playable under the 60 FPS threshold. High settings provide an 18.7% margin above the threshold, which is adequate but leaves less room for frame rate fluctuations compared to lower resolutions. Medium settings at 83.2 FPS and Low settings at 107.4 FPS are also playable, but High delivers the best visual quality among playable options.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Minimum with strong performance across most configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 151.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true: all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 100.6 FPS. At 3840x2160, the picture is more nuanced: Low, Medium, and High presets all exceed 60 FPS, with High being the most demanding playable option at 71.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K, averaging 51.7 FPS, is the only configuration that fails to meet the playable threshold.

For users prioritizing visual quality at 1080p or 1440p, Ultra settings are fully viable and deliver smooth performance. At 4K, users should select High settings to stay above 60 FPS, accepting a moderate reduction in visual fidelity compared to Ultra. The verdict is clear: this combo is capable of running Minimum at high quality for the vast majority of resolution and preset combinations, with 4K Ultra being the sole exception.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured data indicates that the GPU plays the dominant role in determining performance in Minimum, particularly as resolution increases. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows frame rate reductions of 35.2% for Low settings (from 310.2 to 201.8 FPS), 35.3% for Medium (235 to 152.1), 33.7% for High (197.6 to 130.9), and 33.5% for Ultra (151.2 to 100.6). These consistent reductions across all presets suggest a GPU-bound scenario where pixel count directly drives performance.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows even more pronounced reductions, consistent with the GPU working harder at higher pixel counts. Low settings drop by 46.8% (201.8 to 107.4 FPS), Medium by 45.3% (152.1 to 83.2), High by 45.6% (130.9 to 71.2), and Ultra by 48.6% (100.6 to 51.7). The slightly larger reductions at Ultra settings suggest the GPU shader and memory bandwidth limits become more binding at the highest quality preset.

The CPU's role is less prominent but still relevant. The Ryzen 5 9600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides enough throughput to avoid bottlenecking the GPU even at 1080p Low, where 310.2 FPS is achieved. The minimal difference in performance scaling between presets at each resolution indicates the CPU maintains consistent frame pacing regardless of settings. The single-thread performance, reflected in a 3dmark single-thread score of 1253 and a 3dmark 2-threads score of 2456, supports this, as Minimum likely benefits from strong per-core performance for game logic and physics.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor, as evidenced by the Ultra preset falling below the playable threshold while the CPU still has headroom. The combination of the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for most presets at 4K, but Ultra settings exceed what the GPU can deliver at 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 636th out of 3,712 tested combos for Minimum. This places the combo in the top 17.1% of all tested hardware pairings, indicating a strong overall performance standing. The rank reflects the dataIsMeasured status, meaning these are actual measured results rather than estimates.

Given that the combo achieves playable performance at 1080p and 1440p across all presets, and at 4K for three of four presets, the rank is consistent with its capabilities. The 3,712 tested combos likely include both higher-end and lower-end hardware, and a rank of 636 suggests the Ryzen 5 9600X and RTX 4070 SUPER are positioned comfortably above the median. The CPU's percentile of 81 among all CPUs and the GPU's percentile of 83 among all GPUs reinforce this standing, as both components individually rank in the top fifth of their respective categories.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 1920x1080 with this combo?

A: Ultra settings average 151.2 FPS at 1920x1080, making it the most demanding preset that stays well above the 60 FPS threshold. All presets at this resolution are playable.

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K with Ultra settings?*

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 51.7, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings are the most demanding playable option at 4K, averaging 71.2 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4090 Mobile?

A: The RTX 4090 Mobile has an average benchmark score 1.0% lower than the RTX 4070 SUPER. This means a system with the RTX 4090 Mobile would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 201.8 FPS while Ultra settings average 100.6 FPS, a difference of 101.2 FPS. Both presets remain playable, but the gap demonstrates the performance cost of higher quality settings.

Q: Which component has a higher percentile ranking among all hardware?

A: The GPU has a percentile of 83 among all GPUs, while the CPU has a percentile of 81 among all CPUs. Both are in the top fifth of their respective categories, but the GPU ranks slightly higher.

*Q: Does the combo's ranking in Minimum exceed the median of tested combos?*

A: Yes, the combo ranks 636th out of 3,712 tested combos, placing it in the top 17.1% and well above the median. This indicates strong overall performance for this game.