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Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X sits in a tightly packed performance cluster according to the database. Its average benchmark score of 34260 places it within 0.5% of several modern processors. The closest match is the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 with a score of 34222, just 0.1% behind. The AMD EPYC 4244P also lands at 34220, again 0.1% off. The Intel Core i5-13450HX edges slightly ahead with 34333, a 0.2% margin. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H trails by 0.5% at 34083. For gaming workloads, any of these chips would deliver nearly identical frame pacing and CPU-bound performance, though the 3700X's 8 cores and 16 threads from the Zen 2 architecture remain its defining trait.

On the graphics side, the RTX 2070 SUPER records an average benchmark score of 20282, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within a narrow band. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M posts 20480, 1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile hits 20534, 1.2% ahead. Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.3% higher. The Intel Arc A750 leads the group with 20582, 1.5% above. In practical terms, swapping between these cards would produce visually indistinguishable frame rates in Minimum, as the performance delta never exceeds 1.5%. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus provide 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which the recorded data shows is sufficient for the game's demands at all tested settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU pairing at 2142 out of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum. That places it in the lower-middle portion of all possible configurations, roughly in the 42nd percentile. This ranking reflects the age of both components: the CPU launched in 2019 and the GPU in the same year, while the game itself dates to 2014. The combo outperforms a majority of older and weaker pairings, but it sits behind a substantial number of modern mid-range and high-end systems.

The ranking is not a measure of absolute capability, because the measured frame rates tell a more nuanced story. At 1920x1080, this combo clears every playability threshold with room to spare. The rank mostly reflects that many tested combos in the database include more recent hardware with higher raw scores. For this specific title, the 2142 rank undersells the practical experience, because the game's engine is not particularly demanding by current standards. The data indicates the combo is far more capable than the rank alone suggests, especially at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements cover three resolutions and four quality presets. At 3840x2160, the highest tested resolution, the combo produces an average of 42 FPS on High settings. Dropping to Medium yields 50 FPS average, with a minimum of 42 and maximum of 57. Low settings push the average to 65 FPS. Ultra is the most demanding, averaging 32 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 33 FPS, a substantial swing that highlights the GPU's limits at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the picture improves significantly. Low settings deliver 121 FPS average. High hits 78 FPS. Medium lands at 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 and maximum of 106. Ultra averages 59 FPS, just one frame short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. The step from Ultra to High is 19 FPS, while the jump from Medium to Low is 28 FPS. This resolution shows the combo's sweet spot: it can maintain high refresh rates on lower presets and nearly hit 60 FPS on the heaviest preset.

At 1920x1080, the combo is thoroughly comfortable. Low settings produce 188 FPS average, which is more than triple the playable threshold. High delivers 121 FPS. Medium averages 144 FPS, with a minimum of 122 and maximum of 165. Ultra runs at 92 FPS. Even the most demanding preset clears 60 FPS by a wide margin. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is steep: at High settings, the average drops from 121 to 78 FPS, a 35% reduction. From 1440p to 4K at High, it falls from 78 to 42 FPS, a 46% reduction. This indicates the GPU becomes the dominant constraint as resolution climbs.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers whether this PC can run Minimum. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable. Ultra averages 92 FPS, High runs at 121 FPS, Medium hits 144 FPS, and Low reaches 188 FPS. Every setting clears the 60 FPS threshold with significant headroom. The best experience at this resolution is Ultra, with an average of 92 FPS, which provides both maximum visual quality and smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, High, Low, and Medium are all playable. High averages 78 FPS, Low runs at 121 FPS, and Medium sits at 93 FPS. Ultra falls short at 59 FPS average, marginally below the 60 FPS line. The recommended choice is High, which offers the best balance at 78 FPS. Players who prefer maximum fidelity can enable Ultra, but the data shows it will occasionally dip below the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, averaging 65 FPS. Medium runs at 50 FPS, High at 42 FPS, and Ultra at 32 FPS, all below the threshold. The verdict is clear: this combo can run Minimum at 4K only with reduced settings. For a smooth 4K experience, Low is the sole option. The overall conclusion is that the system handles 1080p and 1440p effortlessly, while 4K requires compromise.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data shows a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more influence because the GPU is not fully taxed. The frame rate scales dramatically with settings: from 92 FPS on Ultra to 188 FPS on Low, a 96 FPS spread. This wide range indicates the GPU still matters even at 1080p, but the CPU's 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides enough headroom to feed the GPU at high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert dominance. The frame rate drops across all presets compared to 1080p, with the largest reduction occurring at Low settings (from 188 to 121 FPS, a 36% decrease). At High settings, the drop is 43 FPS (121 to 78). The GPU's 8 GB memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become more relevant as pixel count rises. The CPU still keeps pace, but the GPU's rendering throughput is now the limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the bottleneck. The frame rates collapse across all presets: Ultra drops to 32 FPS, High to 42 FPS, Medium to 50 FPS, and Low to 65 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at High settings is a 46% reduction, far steeper than the 35% reduction from 1080p to 1440p. This non-linear scaling points directly at the GPU's pixel throughput limits. The CPU's role diminishes to near insignificance at 4K, as even the lowest preset cannot push the GPU beyond 65 FPS. For players targeting 4K, the RTX 2070 SUPER is the component that needs upgrading; for 1080p and 1440p, the current pairing is well balanced.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K with High settings?

A: No. The recorded average at 3840x2160 with High settings is 42 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only the Low preset at 4K reaches 65 FPS average.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440 for this combo?

A: High is the best playable preset, averaging 78 FPS. Ultra falls to 59 FPS, just under the threshold. Low and Medium also work, at 121 FPS and 93 FPS respectively.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 1440p for this game?

A: At High settings, 1920x1080 averages 121 FPS while 2560x1440 averages 78 FPS, a 43 FPS difference. At Low settings, the gap widens to 67 FPS (188 vs 121).

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more at 1440p?

A: The GPU is the primary limiter. The frame rate scales strongly with resolution and preset, indicating the RTX 2070 SUPER's rendering throughput is the constraint. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide sufficient headroom at this resolution.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER comparable to the Intel Arc A750?

A: Yes, they are very close. The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282, while the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, making the A750 1.5% faster. This difference is negligible in practice.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average is 92 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by 32 FPS, providing a smooth experience even with maximum visual quality.