Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a dominant performance profile in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. The recorded data shows this combination ranks 685th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top percentile of systems for this title. At every resolution tested, the system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold on at least three of the four available presets, with only the most demanding setting at 4K falling short. The following analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, optimal settings, and the specific roles the CPU and GPU play across different resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this configuration show a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system produces exceptionally high frame rates that leave substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset reaches an average of 284 FPS, which is the highest recorded value across all tests. Medium settings average 234.7 FPS, High settings average 199.1 FPS, and the Ultra preset still manages a very strong 153.7 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the bottleneck is almost entirely removed, and the system is capable of driving high refresh rate displays without compromise.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain well above playable levels but show the expected performance cost of additional pixel throughput. The Low preset averages 198.8 FPS, Medium averages 151.8 FPS, and High averages 129.5 FPS. The demanding Ultra preset at this resolution still delivers a comfortable 96.1 FPS average. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a reduction of roughly 30 percent across most presets, but the absolute values remain high enough that no setting at this resolution causes concern for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes more dramatically, particularly at the highest settings. The Low preset averages 109.8 FPS, Medium averages 84.7 FPS, and High averages 70.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to an average of 51.9 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The drop from High to Ultra at 4K represents a significant performance penalty of approximately 26 percent, indicating that the Ultra preset introduces a heavy workload that this configuration cannot fully sustain at 4K resolution.

The data shows no recorded minimum or maximum frame rate values, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS figures. Across all twelve measured scenarios, the system demonstrates consistent behavior: it excels at 1080p and 1440p across all presets, remains playable at 4K on Low, Medium, and High settings, and only fails to reach 60 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average determines the recommended configuration. At 3840x2160, the High preset is the best playable option, delivering an average of 70.4 FPS. While the Medium preset also clears the threshold at 84.7 FPS, High offers the best visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 51.9 FPS, which is not playable by the 60 FPS standard.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, so the Ultra preset becomes the best choice with an average of 96.1 FPS. This represents a substantial improvement over the 4K Ultra result and indicates that 1440p is the sweet spot for this configuration in Minimum. The 96.1 FPS average provides enough headroom that even demanding scenes should not cause noticeable dips below the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is again the best playable option, and it delivers a remarkable 153.7 FPS average. This is nearly 2.6 times the playable threshold and confirms that 1080p Ultra is not only smooth but also suitable for high refresh rate monitors. The best settings per resolution therefore are High at 4K, Ultra at 1440p, and Ultra at 1080p, with the 4K Ultra preset being the only configuration that fails to meet the 60 FPS requirement.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X provide context for CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has an average benchmark score of 34222, which is 0.1 percent lower than the 3700X's average score of 34260. The AMD EPYC 4244P scores 34220, also 0.1 percent lower. The Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333, which is 0.2 percent higher than the 3700X. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083, which is 0.5 percent lower. These delta percentages are minimal, indicating that all four rivals would deliver nearly identical CPU performance in Minimum. In CPU-bound situations, users with any of these processors should expect frame rates within a fraction of a percent of the 3700X results.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223. The closest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB with a score of 43262, which is 0.1 percent higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268, also 0.1 percent higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301, which is 0.2 percent higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, which is 1 percent higher. These small deltas mean that swapping the RTX 4070 SUPER for any of these GPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Minimum. The RTX 4090 Mobile offers the largest advantage at 1 percent, but even that difference would translate to only a few frames per second at most.

The benchmark data suggests that this system sits in a performance tier where both the CPU and GPU have close competitors. Users upgrading from any of these alternative components would see little to no change in Minimum performance, as the recorded deltas are all within 1 percent.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Minimum has a clear answer based on the recorded data: yes, it can run the game at playable frame rates on nearly every setting and resolution combination. The verdict by resolution confirms that at 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with the best setting being Ultra at 153.7 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra at 96.1 FPS average as the best setting. At 3840x2160, three of the four presets are playable: High at 70.4 FPS, Medium at 84.7 FPS, and Low at 109.8 FPS. The only configuration that fails to clear 60 FPS is 4K Ultra, which averages 51.9 FPS.

The system's overall rank of 685 out of 3712 combos places it well above the median for this game, and the 83rd percentile GPU score and 84th percentile CPU score support the strong measured results. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p gaming, this configuration provides excellent performance with no sacrifices needed. For 4K gaming, the High preset is the recommended ceiling, delivering 70.4 FPS average, while the Ultra preset should be avoided unless the user accepts frame rates below 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in Minimum across different resolutions and presets. The scaling between 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 shows a consistent pattern: at 1080p Low, the system averages 284 FPS, while at 1440p Low it averages 198.8 FPS, a drop of approximately 30 percent. This suggests that at lower resolutions and lower settings, the GPU is doing most of the work, as the frame rate scales directly with pixel count. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at these frame rates, as evidenced by the very high 1080p results.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a different pattern. At 1440p Ultra, the system averages 96.1 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 51.9 FPS, a reduction of approximately 46 percent. This larger drop indicates that the Ultra preset at 4K places a heavy load on the GPU, and the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The CPU's role diminishes at higher resolutions because the GPU spends more time on each frame, reducing the demand on the CPU to supply draw calls and physics calculations.

The preset scaling within each resolution further clarifies the GPU's dominance. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 284 FPS versus 153.7 FPS, a 46 percent reduction. At 1440p, Low averages 198.8 FPS and Ultra averages 96.1 FPS, a 52 percent reduction. At 4K, Low averages 109.8 FPS and Ultra averages 51.9 FPS, a 53 percent reduction. The increasing performance gap between Low and Ultra as resolution rises confirms that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rate differences across settings. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides ample processing power for this 2014 title, and its benchmark scores in the 84th percentile indicate it is not a bottleneck at any tested resolution.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, at 4K the system can run the Low, Medium, and High presets with average frame rates of 109.8 FPS, 84.7 FPS, and 70.4 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 51.9 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gameplay?

A: At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, and the best setting is Ultra with an average of 96.1 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 153.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high refresh rate displays.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU is the dominant factor, especially at higher resolutions and settings. The frame rate drops by approximately 46 to 53 percent from Low to Ultra across all resolutions, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom. The GPU's 83rd percentile score compared to the CPU's 84th percentile score indicates both are well matched for this title.

Q: Which preset should be avoided at 4K?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 should be avoided, as it averages 51.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset at 70.4 FPS is the best playable option at this resolution.

Q: How does this system compare to similar hardware?

A: The CPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and Intel Core i5-13450HX, score within 0.5 percent of the Ryzen 7 3700X. The GPU's nearest rivals, including the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB and RTX 4090 Mobile, score within 1 percent of the RTX 4070 SUPER. These alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum.