Minimum

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 in Minimum shows a system that is overwhelmingly overqualified for the title. Across all three tested resolutions and four quality presets, the average frame rates never dip below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The measurements are consistent: this combination delivers extremely high headroom at 1080p, eases into still-excessive performance at 1440p, and remains fully playable even at 4K with maxed settings.

At 1920x1080, the results are almost absurdly high. The Low preset produces an average of 280.8 FPS, which is the single highest recorded number in the entire dataset. The Medium preset drops slightly to 256.4 FPS, and High comes in at 240 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains a 191 FPS average. The spread between Low and Ultra is 89.8 FPS, indicating that while the graphics settings do have a measurable impact, the overall performance remains far beyond what any display at this resolution would need. No minimum or maximum frame rate values were recorded in the database for any resolution or preset, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS figures.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably but remains enormous. Low delivers 244 FPS, Medium drops to 196.3 FPS, and High settles at 163.5 FPS. The Ultra preset still produces a very strong 122.6 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 121.4 FPS, which is a larger absolute difference than at 1080p, but the relative impact of Ultra settings is clear: the Ultra preset is roughly half the frame rate of Low, yet still doubles the playable threshold. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs about 36.8 FPS on Low (from 280.8 to 244), 60.1 FPS on Medium (from 256.4 to 196.3), 76.5 FPS on High (from 240 to 163.5), and 68.4 FPS on Ultra (from 191 to 122.6). These deltas show that Higher resolutions place a progressively larger load on the system, though the absolute numbers remain trivial for this hardware.

At 3840x2160, the performance finally begins to resemble something that could challenge a lesser system, but for this combo it still clears the bar comfortably. Low averages 133.5 FPS, Medium drops to 106.8 FPS, High delivers 87.6 FPS, and Ultra produces a 68.5 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra is now 65 FPS, and the Ultra preset is the only configuration across any resolution that falls below the 100 FPS mark. Still, 68.5 FPS at 4K Ultra is far above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this setup can handle the game at maximum quality without any compromises. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep: Low loses 110.5 FPS, Medium loses 89.5 FPS, High loses 75.9 FPS, and Ultra loses 54.1 FPS. The proportional drop is largest at Low settings, which suggests that at lower presets the GPU is more likely to be the limiting factor, while at higher presets the CPU and GPU both contribute to the load.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database records nearest rival scores for the CPU and GPU separately, which helps contextualize where this combo sits relative to other hardware. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260, and it sits in the 84th percentile among all tested CPUs. Its closest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 with an average score of 34222 and a delta of 0.1%, the AMD EPYC 4244P with a score of 34220 and a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Core i5-13450HX with a score of 34333 and a delta of -0.2%, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H with a score of 34083 and a delta of 0.5%. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning that in terms of raw CPU compute, any of these processors would behave nearly identically in Minimum. The Ryzen 7 3700X is essentially at parity with the Ryzen AI 7 350 and the EPYC 4244P, while the i5-13450HX is just 0.2% faster and the Core Ultra 7 165H is 0.5% slower. For gameplay, these differences are negligible; none of these CPUs would meaningfully alter the frame rates in a title this lightweight.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347 and sits in the 88th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Arc Pro A60 with a score of 60326 and a delta of 0%, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 with a score of 60140 and a delta of 0.3%, the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M with a score of 61896 and a delta of -2.5%, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 with a score of 58657 and a delta of 2.9%. The Arc Pro A60 is essentially a dead match, off by only 21 points. The Pro Vega 48 is 0.3% slower, the PRO V710 is 2.9% slower, and the W6600M is 2.5% faster. These are all workstation or professional-grade GPUs, which is unusual for a gaming comparison, but the benchmark data places them in the same performance envelope as the RTX 4090 for the purposes of this database. In Minimum, any of these GPUs would deliver similar average frame rates, though the RTX 4090's specific architecture and driver optimizations may produce slight variances that are not captured in the average scores.

When considering the combo as a whole, the data suggests that a user swapping the Ryzen 7 3700X for any of its listed rivals, or the RTX 4090 for any of its listed rivals, would see almost no difference in Minimum performance. The game is not demanding enough to expose the small benchmark deltas between these parts.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo in Minimum?*

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 280.8, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

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

A: Yes, the recorded data shows an average of 68.5 FPS at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded across all tested configurations?

A: The lowest average is 68.5 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset. No configuration drops below this value.

Q: How does the CPU rank compared to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260, placing it in the 84th percentile. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, scores 34222, a delta of 0.1%, while the Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333, a delta of -0.2%.

Q: How does the GPU rank compared to its nearest rivals?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347, placing it in the 88th percentile. The Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 60326, a delta of 0%, and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, a delta of -2.5%.

Q: Does the Ultra preset at 1440p maintain a playable frame rate?

A: Yes, the average FPS at 2560x1440 with the Ultra preset is 122.6, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this combination can run Minimum at all tested resolutions and presets, and it clears the 60 FPS playable threshold with substantial margin. The verdict by resolution lists every setting as playable across the board. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 68.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra again recommended as the best setting, delivering 122.6 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, and the Ultra preset produces 191 FPS on average.

In practical terms, the only scenario where the system approaches the 60 FPS line is 4K Ultra, and even then it sits 8.5 FPS above the threshold. Every other configuration is far more comfortable. The gap between 4K Ultra (68.5 FPS) and 4K Low (133.5 FPS) shows that users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity can nearly double their performance by dropping to Low settings, but there is no reason to do so for playability reasons. The system is effectively overkill for this game, and the recorded data shows no configuration that would require a compromise.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 235th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. That places it in roughly the top 6.3% of all recorded system configurations, which is a strong showing but not the absolute top. The top ranks are likely occupied by newer or more specialized hardware, but this combo still outperforms the vast majority of tested systems. The rank reflects the overall capability of the pair, and given that the game is not particularly demanding, the 235th position indicates that the Ryzen 7 3700X and RTX 4090 combination is more than sufficient for a smooth experience. The percentile data for the individual components (84th for the CPU, 88th for the GPU) supports the idea that this is a high-end pairing, and the combo rank is consistent with those figures.

The gap between this combo and the very top of the list is not something the recorded data explains directly, but it is likely due to more recent CPUs with higher single-thread performance or GPUs with better optimization for this specific game. Regardless, the 235th rank out of 3712 is a solid result, and it confirms that the system is well above average for Minimum.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS scaling across resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU split the workload in Minimum. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high (240 to 280.8 FPS) that the CPU is almost certainly the bottleneck, as the GPU has more than enough headroom to render frames quickly. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 89.8 FPS, which is significant, but the absolute numbers suggest that even at Ultra, the GPU is not fully taxed. The GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases.

At 2560x1440, the GPU load rises, and the frame rates drop proportionally more. The difference between Low and Ultra is 121.4 FPS, which is larger than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is starting to handle more of the rendering work. However, the CPU still has ample headroom, as evidenced by the 122.6 FPS at Ultra, which is still far above the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The pixel count quadruples relative to 1080p, and the frame rates reflect that. The drop from 1440p to 4K is steepest at Low settings (a loss of 110.5 FPS), which suggests that when the GPU is not constrained by heavy effects, it is still the primary limiter due to raw pixel throughput. The Ultra preset at 4K produces 68.5 FPS, which is the lowest recorded value, and this is where the GPU's limits are most apparent. The CPU, meanwhile, likely has little to do at these frame rates, as the GPU is the one pushing the pixels.

The scaling data indicates that in Minimum, the GPU matters more at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed typical refresh rates. For a user with a 60 Hz or even 144 Hz display, this combo will never be CPU-bound in a way that matters, as even the lowest recorded 4K Ultra frame rate is above 60 FPS. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are more than enough for this title, and the GPU's massive compute resources handle the rendering load with ease. The recorded data does not include minimum or maximum frame rates, so there is no information on frame time consistency, but the average figures alone are sufficient to conclude that both components are performing their roles effectively, with the GPU taking over as the primary driver at 4K.