Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pairing delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Minimum, but 4K requires careful settings management. The recorded data shows this combo is a capable mid-range performer, with the GPU typically acting as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push frame rates well beyond the 60 FPS threshold, while the GPU holds up admirably at 1440p. The system's overall position in the database, ranking 2130 out of 3712 tested combos, reflects a balanced, if not top-tier, configuration.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra. The measured average frame rate at this preset is 94.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This indicates that the CPU and GPU combination has significant headroom at this resolution, allowing for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is also Ultra. The recorded average is 61.6 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS bar. While this is technically playable, the margin is thin, so users who prefer a more consistent frame rate might consider the High preset, which averages 75.5 FPS, offering a more comfortable cushion above the threshold.

For 3840x2160, the situation changes drastically. The most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 64.2 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 52 FPS, and High falls further to 43.8 FPS, both failing to meet the playable threshold. This resolution clearly pushes the RTX 2070 SUPER to its limits, and only the lowest settings allow for a smooth experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals in the database, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X performs almost identically to several other processors. The Intel Core i5-12600K has the exact same average benchmark score of 27578, representing a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is nearly identical at 27535, just 0.2% behind, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X scores 27636, a 0.2% lead over the 5700X. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H rounds out the group with a score of 27507, a 0.3% deficit. In practice, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Minimum.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER's closest rivals show a tight cluster of performance. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, which is 1% lower than the 2070 SUPER's average of 20282. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2% ahead at 20534, the Intel Arc B570 is 1.3% ahead at 20556, and the Intel Arc A750 leads by 1.5% with a score of 20582. These deltas are small enough that users would be hard-pressed to notice a difference in actual gameplay, making all of these cards viable alternatives for similar performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a wide spread across presets. The Low preset achieves an impressive average of 188.9 FPS, indicating that the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution. Medium drops to 145 FPS, High settles at 120.1 FPS, and Ultra still maintains a strong 94.2 FPS. All presets comfortably exceed the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding setting offering nearly 60% more frames than required.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down predictably. Low averages 123.5 FPS, which remains exceptionally high. Medium follows at 93.4 FPS, High at 75.5 FPS, and Ultra at 61.6 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is roughly 50%, showing that the GPU is beginning to feel the pressure of higher pixel counts, but the system still handles all presets above the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance cliff is evident. Low averages 64.2 FPS, barely clearing the threshold. Medium falls to 52 FPS, a 19% reduction from Low, and High drops further to 43.8 FPS. Ultra is the worst performer at 31.5 FPS, which is only about half of the Low preset's frame rate. The scaling here is steep, confirming that 4K is only viable with the lowest settings.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at all three tested resolutions, but the experience varies significantly. At 1920x1080, the verdict is clear: every preset from Low to Ultra delivers an average frame rate well above 60 FPS. The system is more than capable of handling the game at maximum settings with a comfortable margin.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is also positive, but with a caveat. The Ultra preset achieves 61.6 FPS, which technically meets the playable threshold, but it is a close call. Users who want a more stable experience should consider High, which offers 75.5 FPS, or Medium at 93.4 FPS. All four presets are playable, but the highest setting leaves little room for frame rate dips.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is mixed. Only the Low preset clears 60 FPS with an average of 64.2 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the threshold, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay. This resolution is best reserved for users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate and are willing to accept averages in the 30 to 50 FPS range.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Minimum. At 1920x1080, the CPU's performance is the dominant factor. The frame rates at Low (188.9 FPS) and Medium (145 FPS) are so high that the GPU is unlikely to be the limiting component. The CPU's strong single-thread and multi-thread scores, including a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1499 and multi-core score of 13184, provide ample processing power to feed the GPU at lower resolutions.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a more significant role. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset is substantial: Low goes from 188.9 to 123.5 FPS, a 35% reduction. This scaling indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is being pushed harder, and its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448 GB/s bandwidth are becoming more relevant. The CPU still has headroom, but the GPU is now the primary driver of performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is almost entirely responsible for the frame rates. The drop from 1440p to 4K is severe across all presets: Low falls from 123.5 to 64.2 FPS, a 48% reduction, and Ultra falls from 61.6 to 31.5 FPS, a 49% reduction. This near-halving of performance points directly to the GPU's rendering capabilities being the bottleneck. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is not the limiting factor here; the RTX 2070 SUPER simply cannot handle the pixel workload at 4K with higher settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2130 out of 3712 total combos. This places it in the lower half of the field, but the percentile data for the individual components offers more context. The CPU sits in the 79th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it is a strong processor. The GPU, however, is in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, which is slightly above average but not exceptional.

The ranking suggests that this combo is a practical, mid-tier choice. It is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, but it is far from entry-level. The CPU's high percentile ensures it will not hold back the GPU in most scenarios, particularly at 1080p and 1440p. The GPU's lower percentile relative to the CPU means that users looking to upgrade in the future would benefit more from a graphics card upgrade than a processor swap. In Minimum specifically, the combo's performance aligns with its overall rank: solid for mainstream gaming, but not capable of maxing out 4K without significant compromises.