Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 pairing delivers a robust experience in Minimum, a 2014-released Third-Person Shooter. Benchmark data shows this combination is capable of high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the primary limitation emerging only at 4K with maximum settings. The measured FPS figures, derived from actual testing, indicate that the system comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold in most scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data for this combination was collected at three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160) across four graphics presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra). The results show a clear scaling pattern where frame rates decrease as resolution and graphical load increase.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptionally high frame rates. The Low preset achieves an average of 262.4 FPS, which drops to 198.9 FPS at Medium, 170 FPS at High, and 129 FPS at Ultra. All four settings at this resolution far exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold, with even the most demanding Ultra preset providing more than double the required performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected reduction. The Low preset produces 169.2 FPS, Medium reaches 128.1 FPS, High delivers 111.8 FPS, and Ultra maintains 85.8 FPS. Every setting at 1440p clears the 60 FPS threshold, indicating this resolution is fully playable with maximum visual quality.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the performance gap becomes more pronounced. The Low preset achieves 92.8 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the playable threshold. Medium settings produce 70.4 FPS, still above 60 FPS. However, High settings drop to 55.6 FPS, just below the threshold, and Ultra falls to 42.5 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming is viable, but only with Low or Medium settings.

The delta between Low and Ultra presets varies by resolution. At 1080p, the gap is 133.4 FPS (from 262.4 down to 129). At 1440p, the gap narrows to 83.4 FPS (169.2 down to 85.8). At 4K, the gap is 50.3 FPS (92.8 down to 42.5). This pattern suggests that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, compressing the range of achievable frame rates.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?*

A: Yes, but with limitations. Benchmark results show that at 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 92.8 FPS and Medium achieves 70.4 FPS, both exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. However, High settings drop to 55.6 FPS and Ultra falls to 42.5 FPS, which are below playable levels.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 85.8 FPS, which is the highest quality setting that still maintains a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system averages 129 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating there is substantial headroom for high refresh rate monitors.

Q: Is there a significant performance difference between 1080p and 1440p?

A: Yes. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 262.4 FPS at 1080p to 169.2 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 93.2 FPS. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 129 FPS to 85.8 FPS, a reduction of 43.2 FPS.

Q: Which 4K preset provides the best balance of visuals and performance?

A: The Medium preset at 3840x2160 offers an average of 70.4 FPS, which is the highest quality setting that remains above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data confirms this as the best 4K option.

Q: Does the frame rate scale linearly with resolution changes?

A: No. The data shows non-linear scaling. Between 1080p and 1440p at High settings, the frame rate drops from 170 FPS to 111.8 FPS (a 34.2% decrease). Between 1440p and 4K at High settings, it drops from 111.8 FPS to 55.6 FPS (a 50.3% decrease), showing a larger relative impact at higher resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities in Minimum depending on resolution and preset. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides substantial processing headroom. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18760 and single-core score of 1930 indicate strong overall performance. The CPU's percentile ranking against all CPUs is 87, placing it in the upper tier of processors.

At 1080p, the frame rates are extremely high across all presets. The Low preset hitting 262.4 FPS suggests the GPU is not heavily taxed at this resolution, and the CPU's strong single-thread performance (3Dmark single-thread score of 1049) helps drive these high frame rates. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p (from 262.4 to 129 FPS) shows a 50.8% reduction, indicating the GPU becomes more relevant as settings increase.

At 1440p, the frame rates remain high but the GPU's role expands. The RX 9070, with its 3584 shading units and 36.13 TFLOPS FP32 performance, handles the increased pixel count effectively. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p (169.2 to 85.8 FPS) represents a 49.3% reduction, similar to the 1080p scaling. This suggests the CPU continues to keep pace, and the GPU is the primary factor in preset scaling.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The RX 9070's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient, but the sheer pixel throughput required at 3840x2160 limits performance. The reduction from Low to Ultra at 4K (92.8 to 42.5 FPS) is a 54.2% drop, the largest relative decrease across all resolutions. This indicates the GPU's raw compute capacity is the limiting factor at 4K, while the CPU's role diminishes since the high frame rates at 1080p (262.4 FPS) demonstrate the processor is not a bottleneck in this game.

The scaling between presets shows consistent patterns. The CPU's 3Dmark 16-thread score of 8484 and max-thread score of 8479 are nearly identical, indicating it can fully utilize all threads without thermal or power constraints (65 W TDP). The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 25381 and percentile ranking of 69 against all GPUs place it in the mid-to-upper tier, capable of handling this game's demands at most settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rival data for both components, several alternative combinations would behave similarly to this setup. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700's average benchmark score of 40081 is closely matched by four processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048, a delta of just 0.1%. The Intel Core 5 221E scores 40144, a -0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246, a -0.4% difference. The Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313, a -0.6% difference. Any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, since the game is not heavily CPU-bound at lower resolutions.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 9070's average benchmark score of 23877 is bracketed by four rivals. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z scores 23736, a 0.6% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 6800S scores 24063, a -0.8% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile scores 23628, a 1.1% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170, a -1.2% difference. These GPUs would produce frame rates within roughly 1% of the RX 9070, making them equivalent alternatives for this game.

Combining these alternatives, a system with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER would deliver nearly identical performance to the tested configuration. The CPU differences are negligible (less than 1%), and the GPU differences are also minimal (under 1.2%). The data indicates that the specific choice among these components would not meaningfully alter the playability verdict at any resolution.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly answers whether this PC can run Minimum: it can, with excellent results at most resolutions and settings. The verdict by resolution shows that at 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the best setting being Ultra at an average of 129 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable. The best setting is Ultra, achieving an average of 85.8 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while delivering maximum visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the system is partially playable. The playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best at an average of 70.4 FPS. High and Ultra settings fall below the 60 FPS threshold, with High at 55.6 FPS and Ultra at 42.5 FPS. For 4K gaming, users should select Medium settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

The system demonstrates strong performance in this 2014 title, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards. The RX 9070's 16 GB of VRAM and the Ryzen 7 7700's 8 cores provide ample resources. The game's launch date of 2014-06-25 means it predates many modern rendering techniques, allowing this hardware to excel.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination ranks 1118 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the 70th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms approximately 70% of configurations in this game.

This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing. The CPU's 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs is higher than the GPU's 69th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The combination's overall position in the middle-to-upper tier of tested systems indicates that while it is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, it delivers strong, reliable performance for this game.

The gap between the components' individual rankings suggests the GPU is the more limiting factor. Users seeking higher rankings in Minimum would benefit more from a GPU upgrade than a CPU upgrade, since the CPU already outperforms the GPU relative to their respective markets. However, for practical purposes, this combination handles the game well at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K with medium settings.