Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is a formidable pairing for Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. Data indicates this combination delivers playable frame rates at every tested resolution, with the only compromise appearing at 4K Ultra settings. The system clears the 60 FPS threshold at all resolutions when using the appropriate preset, making it a versatile choice for high-refresh-rate monitors and high-resolution displays alike.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is High, achieving 61.4 FPS on average. While Ultra is available, its 45.6 FPS average falls well below the playable threshold, so High is the maximum viable setting for a smooth experience at this resolution. The data also shows that Low and Medium settings at 4K produce 94.6 FPS and 75.6 FPS respectively, giving users headroom if they prefer higher frame rates over visual fidelity.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), the system can handle the Ultra preset while averaging 85.8 FPS. This is a significant jump from the 4K result, indicating that the resolution drop from 2160p to 1440p relieves enough pressure on the GPU to enable maximum settings. All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at 1440p, with averages ranging from 178.7 FPS down to 85.8 FPS.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset is not only playable but also delivers a stellar 133.9 FPS average. This is the highest preset available and the system handles it with ease. The 1080p results show remarkable performance across the board: Low hits 277.4 FPS, Medium reaches 211.4 FPS, and High still manages 181.1 FPS. For competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays, the Low preset at 1080p offers nearly triple the frame rate of the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rate scaling across resolutions and presets reveals a clear shift in component emphasis. At 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound, as evidenced by the massive frame rate differences between presets: Low produces 277.4 FPS while Ultra yields 133.9 FPS. This 143.5 FPS gap suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700 is feeding frames faster than the GPU can render at lower settings, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as settings increase.

At 1440p, the GPU begins to take a more dominant role. The Ultra preset drops to 85.8 FPS from 133.9 FPS at 1080p, a 35.9% reduction, while Low drops from 277.4 FPS to 178.7 FPS, a 35.6% reduction. This consistent scaling pattern indicates that both components are still well-matched at this resolution, with the CPU continuing to provide adequate throughput.

The 4K results demonstrate a definitive GPU bottleneck. The Ultra preset at 4K produces 45.6 FPS, which is 46.3% lower than the 1440p Ultra result of 85.8 FPS. Similarly, High at 4K drops to 61.4 FPS from 112.3 FPS at 1440p, a 45.3% reduction. These proportional decreases across all settings confirm that the RTX 4070 is the constraining factor at 2160p, while the Ryzen 7 5700 has sufficient headroom to keep up.

The CPU's capability is further supported by its benchmark scores: it achieves 20,655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,916 in single-core, placing it in the 78th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU, with a 26,927 Passmark G3D score, sits in the 81st percentile among all GPUs. Both components are strong performers, but the data at 4K shows where the GPU's limits lie relative to the CPU's output.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the data shows a clear hierarchy of performance. The Low preset delivers an average of 94.6 FPS, providing a smooth experience for those who prioritize frame rate. Medium improves visual quality while still maintaining a playable 75.6 FPS. High pushes further to 61.4 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra, however, drops to 45.6 FPS, which is below the playable threshold and not recommended for extended play sessions.

At 2560x1440, the system shows impressive scalability. Low produces 178.7 FPS, which is suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming. Medium reaches 140.1 FPS, offering a balance between visuals and speed. High achieves 112.3 FPS, still well above 60 FPS. Ultra delivers 85.8 FPS, making it the recommended choice for this resolution since it combines maximum fidelity with a comfortable frame rate margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptional across all settings. Low hits 277.4 FPS, which is over four times the playable threshold. Medium reaches 211.4 FPS, High manages 181.1 FPS, and Ultra still produces 133.9 FPS. Every single preset at 1080p clears 60 FPS by a wide margin, and even the most demanding setting offers more than double the minimum playable frame rate.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Minimum with confidence. According to the verdict data, at 3840x2160 the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best option at 61.4 FPS average. The Ultra preset is not playable at this resolution due to its 45.6 FPS average, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable. The best setting is Ultra, which averages 85.8 FPS, providing both maximum visual quality and a comfortable buffer above the playable threshold. This makes 1440p the sweet spot for this combination, as it allows for the highest preset without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, and the best setting is Ultra at 133.9 FPS average. This resolution offers the most flexibility, allowing users to choose between maximum visual fidelity or extremely high frame rates depending on their preference. The system is more than capable of handling 1080p with ease, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors up to 144 Hz or beyond.

FAQ

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

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 45.6, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 61.4 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting at 1440p for this PC?

A: The best setting at 2560x1440 is Ultra, which delivers an average of 85.8 FPS. This is the highest preset available and it still maintains a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the 1080p performance compare to 1440p?

A: At 1080p, the Ultra preset averages 133.9 FPS, while at 1440p it averages 85.8 FPS. This represents a 35.9% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings, showing that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

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

A: The data shows that at 1080p, the system is more CPU-bound, with a 143.5 FPS difference between Low and Ultra presets. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as all presets show a similar 45-46% reduction in frame rate compared to 1440p results.

Q: What is the lowest playable setting at 4K?

A: The Low preset at 3840x2160 averages 94.6 FPS, making it the highest frame rate option at that resolution. Medium also clears the threshold at 75.6 FPS, and High is the best visual quality option at 61.4 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among other tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 999th out of 3,712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the top 27% of all tested systems. This indicates it is a strong performer for this game, despite the 4K Ultra limitation.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 999th out of 3,712 tested configurations for Minimum. This places the system in the upper quartile of all tested combos, indicating that it outperforms roughly 73% of the configurations in this benchmark database. The ranking reflects the system's ability to handle the game at high resolutions and settings, with the primary limitation being 4K Ultra.

The CPU alone sits in the 78th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25,517. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25,530, a 0.1% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (25,550, a 0.1% difference), showing that the Ryzen 7 5700 is tightly clustered with other strong performers. The GPU, meanwhile, sits in the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37,648. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA Tesla P4 at 37,628, a 0.1% difference, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 at 37,507, a 0.4% difference.

When considering the combined performance, the rank of 999 out of 3,712 is impressive given that the GPU is marked as end-of-life and the CPU was released in 2022. The system demonstrates that it can deliver playable frame rates at 4K High and full Ultra settings at 1440p and 1080p, making it a versatile choice for Minimum players who want to balance visual quality with smooth performance. The data confirms that this is a well-balanced pairing, with the CPU providing ample headroom for the GPU at lower resolutions and the GPU handling the majority of the workload at higher resolutions.