Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 pairing delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p experience in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. Benchmark data shows the combination is fully playable at 4K only when settings are dropped, but excels at lower resolutions. The RTX 3070, with its 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, handles the game’s demands well, while the 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 5700G with a 3.80 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost clock provides ample CPU headroom.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Ryzen 7 5700G sits in a tight performance cluster. Its average benchmark score is 27051, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-9900K at 27097 (a delta of -0.2%). The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 26936 (0.4% slower), and the Intel Core i7-1370P at 26900 is also within 0.6%. The closest rival is the Intel Core i5-14400T, which scores 27166, putting it just 0.4% ahead. In practical terms, swapping the 5700G for any of these parts would yield indistinguishable frame rates in Minimum, as the game is not heavily threaded. The CPU’s 3dmark_16_threads score of 6629 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5 confirm it is more than sufficient for this title.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 17208 and sits at the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are extremely close: the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scores 17083 (0.7% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037 (1% slower), and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019 (1.1% slower). The NVIDIA Tesla K40c is 1.5% faster at 17468. The delta between these cards is negligible for Minimum, meaning users with any of these GPUs should expect similar performance. The RTX 3070’s passmark_g3d score of 22214 and 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 3162 indicate it has ample rasterization power for a 2014 title, even at high settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario at all resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings, ranging from 230.2 FPS on Low to 113.1 FPS on Ultra. This pattern indicates the CPU is never a bottleneck, as even the most demanding preset exceeds 100 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset drops to 70.9 FPS, while Low remains at 146.2 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 37% performance drop on Ultra (113.1 to 70.9 FPS), which is typical of GPU-limited workloads.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limits become obvious. Ultra settings fall to 39.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings at 4K produce 50 FPS, while Medium recovers to 62.6 FPS. The difference between Low and High at 4K (76.5 vs 50 FPS) demonstrates that the RTX 3070’s 8 GB memory and 256-bit bus are being taxed heavily by this resolution. The CPU’s role is minimal here; its 3dmark_single_thread score of 899 and passmark_single_thread score of 3283 show it can easily feed the GPU. The Ryzen 7 5700G’s 16 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s are more than adequate for Minimum’s engine.

The verdict by resolution confirms this split: at 4K, only Low and Medium are playable, while at 1440p and 1080p, all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable. This indicates that the RTX 3070 is the primary performance driver, and the CPU is effectively a non-factor. For users with a 144Hz 1080p monitor, the combo delivers 113.1 FPS on Ultra, which is close to refresh rate limits. At 1440p, the 70.9 FPS Ultra result is just above 60 FPS, making it a viable high-refresh option.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which averages 62.6 FPS. Low runs at 76.5 FPS, but Medium offers a significant visual upgrade for only a 14 FPS cost. High and Ultra fall short at 50 FPS and 39.5 FPS, respectively, so they are not recommended for 4K play. The data shows a 27.4% drop from Medium to High (62.6 to 50 FPS), indicating a steep scaling curve at this resolution.

For 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 70.9 FPS. This is the highest preset available, and it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The gap between High (92.9 FPS) and Ultra (70.9 FPS) is 22 FPS, suggesting that Ultra’s extra effects are costly but manageable. Low runs at 146.2 FPS and Medium at 111.1 FPS, so users prioritizing frame rate over visuals could drop to High for a 31% boost, but Ultra is the recommended choice for balanced performance.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is again the best setting, delivering 113.1 FPS. This is far above the 60 FPS threshold, leaving headroom for future driver updates or background tasks. High runs at 146.7 FPS, Medium at 174.9 FPS, and Low at 230.2 FPS. The scaling from Medium to High is 28 FPS, while High to Ultra is 33.6 FPS, showing a consistent cost per preset. For esports-style play, Low’s 230.2 FPS is ideal, but Ultra’s 113.1 FPS is more than sufficient for a smooth experience.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, but only at Low or Medium settings. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 is 76.5 on Low and 62.6 on Medium. High and Ultra are below the 60 FPS threshold at 50 and 39.5 FPS, respectively.

Q: What is the best resolution to use with a 144Hz monitor?

A: At 1920x1080, Ultra settings average 113.1 FPS, which is below 144Hz but still smooth. Dropping to High yields 146.7 FPS, which is closer to the refresh rate. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 70.9 FPS, so a 144Hz monitor would not be fully utilized.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700G compare to the Intel Core i9-9900K for this game?

A: The two CPUs have nearly identical average benchmark scores: 27051 for the 5700G and 27097 for the 9900K, a delta of -0.2%. In Minimum, this difference is imperceptible, as the game is not CPU-bound at any resolution.

Q: Is the RTX 3070’s 8 GB VRAM enough for 4K in this game?

A: Yes, the data shows 4K Medium is playable at 62.6 FPS, and Low at 76.5 FPS. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth handle the game’s textures fine, though High and Ultra exceed the GPU’s capabilities.

Q: What GPU is closest in performance to the RTX 3070?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is the nearest rival, with an average score of 17083 versus the RTX 3070’s 17208, a delta of 0.7%. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 is 1% slower, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M is 1.1% slower.

Q: Does the CPU matter more at 1080p or 4K?

A: The data shows the GPU is the bottleneck at all resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU can push 230.2 FPS on Low, indicating no CPU limitation. At 4K, the GPU’s performance drops to 39.5 FPS on Ultra, while the CPU remains underutilized.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS across settings is as follows: Low runs at 230.2 FPS, Medium at 174.9 FPS, High at 146.7 FPS, and Ultra at 113.1 FPS. The scaling is linear, with each preset step costing roughly 20-30% performance. The minimum and maximum FPS values are not provided in the data, but the averages are consistent with a GPU-bound scenario.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low at 146.2 FPS, Medium at 111.1 FPS, High at 92.9 FPS, and Ultra at 70.9 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 51.5%, which is steeper than at 1080p due to increased pixel count. The gap between High and Ultra is 22 FPS, making Ultra a significant visual upgrade at a moderate cost.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low at 76.5 FPS, Medium at 62.6 FPS, High at 50 FPS, and Ultra at 39.5 FPS. This resolution exposes the RTX 3070’s limits, as only two presets exceed the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from Medium to High is 12.6 FPS, while High to Ultra is 10.5 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at the top end.

No minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded for any resolution or preset, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. The data is measured, not estimated, which adds confidence to the playability verdicts.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1639 out of 3712 tested combinations in Minimum, placing it in the 56th percentile of all systems. This is a solid mid-tier ranking, reflecting the RTX 3070’s 61st percentile GPU score and the Ryzen 7 5700G’s 79th percentile CPU score. The ranking suggests that while this combo is not top-tier, it outperforms the majority of systems tested for this game.

The CPU’s percentile of 79 indicates it is stronger relative to all CPUs than the GPU is relative to all GPUs. This imbalance means the system is GPU-limited, which is typical for a 2014 title. The combo’s rank of 1639 is driven by the GPU’s performance at 4K, where it falls below 60 FPS on High and Ultra. At 1080p and 1440p, the system would rank higher due to the playable Ultra settings.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing offers a balanced experience for Minimum: it excels at 1080p and 1440p with all presets playable, but requires setting adjustments at 4K. The RTX 3070’s launch MSRP is 499 USD, which is a single data point for reference. For users primarily playing at 1440p, this combo is well-suited; for 4K enthusiasts, the Medium preset is the practical ceiling. The data shows no unexpected bottlenecks, and the system performs as the component benchmarks suggest.