Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a robust performance profile for Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. Benchmark data shows this combination handles the game decisively at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a settings compromise to maintain a smooth experience. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and presets provide a clear picture of what this hardware can achieve, with the CPU and GPU each playing distinct roles depending on the workload.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains an average of 60 FPS or higher is Medium, which produces an average of 63.7 FPS. The data shows that the High preset dips to 52 FPS, failing to meet the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra is significantly lower at 37.6 FPS. Low is the only other playable 4K setting, delivering 76.7 FPS, but Medium offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the system has enough headroom to run the game at the Ultra preset, which achieves an average of 70 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that clears the 60 FPS bar, and it does so with a comfortable margin. The lower presets are all well above the threshold, with High at 93.3 FPS, Medium at 113.9 FPS, and Low at 148.4 FPS, but Ultra is the optimal choice for maximum visual quality while staying playable.

For 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset is the clear winner, delivering an average of 115 FPS. This is the most demanding setting available, and it more than doubles the 60 FPS playability threshold. Every other preset at this resolution also exceeds the threshold by a wide margin, with High at 144.8 FPS, Medium at 178.3 FPS, and Low at 230.4 FPS. The choice at 1080p is simple: run Ultra for the best experience, as the hardware has ample performance to spare.

CPU and GPU Roles

The interaction between the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 shifts depending on the resolution and preset. At 4K, the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The average FPS drops from 76.7 at Low to 37.6 at Ultra, a reduction of roughly half, which is characteristic of a graphics-heavy workload. The CPU’s role is less prominent here, as the frame rate scales primarily with the GPU’s ability to render pixels at this high pixel count.

Moving down to 1440p, the balance begins to change. The spread between Low (148.4 FPS) and Ultra (70 FPS) is still substantial, indicating the GPU remains the dominant factor. However, the higher overall frame rates suggest the CPU is now feeding the GPU more effectively. The Ryzen 7 7700’s 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample processing power to keep up with the RTX 3070’s output, but the GPU is still the limiting factor at this resolution.

At 1080p, the CPU’s importance becomes more apparent. The Low preset reaches an average of 230.4 FPS, a very high frame rate that demands strong single-thread and multi-thread performance from the processor. The gap between Low and Ultra (115 FPS) is still large, but the absolute numbers reveal that the CPU is capable of driving the GPU to its limits. The data suggests that at 1080p, the Ryzen 7 7700 is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 3070, allowing the GPU to be the primary performance driver, though the CPU’s headroom is what enables such high frame rates in the first place.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 76.7 FPS, Medium produces 63.7 FPS, High produces 52 FPS, and Ultra produces 37.6 FPS. The progression shows a clear linear decline from Low to Ultra, with a difference of 39.1 FPS between the lowest and highest settings. The min and max FPS values are not available in the data, so the analysis relies solely on the average scores.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are: Low at 148.4 FPS, Medium at 113.9 FPS, High at 93.3 FPS, and Ultra at 70 FPS. The variance between presets is significant, with Ultra being 78.4 FPS lower than Low. Each step down in settings provides a substantial boost in performance, with the largest jump occurring between Medium and Low, a difference of 34.5 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are: Low at 230.4 FPS, Medium at 178.3 FPS, High at 144.8 FPS, and Ultra at 115 FPS. This resolution shows the highest absolute frame rates, with even the Ultra preset comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra is 115.4 FPS, indicating that the GPU workload scales significantly with settings, but the hardware handles it well at this resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K with High settings?

A: No, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable 4K preset is Medium, which achieves 63.7 FPS.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 produces an average of 70 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that stays above the 60 FPS threshold. All other presets at this resolution also exceed 60 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 3070 bottleneck the Ryzen 7 7700 at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the data shows the GPU is still the primary driver, but the CPU’s capabilities allow for very high frame rates, such as 230.4 FPS at Low settings. The CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution.

Q: How much performance difference is there between Low and Ultra at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the difference is 39.1 FPS, with Low averaging 76.7 FPS and Ultra averaging 37.6 FPS. This represents a reduction of roughly 51% when moving to the highest settings.

Q: Is the 60 FPS threshold met at all resolutions?

A: No, at 3840x2160 only Low and Medium settings meet the threshold. At 2560x1440 and 1920x1080, all presets, including Ultra, exceed 60 FPS.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 230.4 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The highest at Ultra settings is 115 FPS at the same resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is ranked 1584 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems, indicating a solidly above-average performance for this game. The ranking reflects the hardware’s ability to handle the game well at most settings, though it is not among the elite performers. The percentile ranking for the CPU alone is 87 against all CPUs, and the GPU ranks at 61 against all GPUs, showing that the processor is a stronger component relative to its peers than the graphics card.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Minimum effectively. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with the best setting being Medium at an average of 63.7 FPS. At 2560x1440, all settings are playable, with Ultra being the best at 70 FPS. At 1920x1080, all settings are also playable, with Ultra achieving 115 FPS. The system clears the 60 FPS threshold at all resolutions, provided the correct preset is chosen. For the best visual experience, 1440p Ultra offers a great balance of quality and performance, while 1080p Ultra provides the highest fidelity at a high frame rate. 4K is playable but requires a reduction to Medium settings to stay smooth.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 sits very close to several other processors in terms of benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has an average score of 40048, a delta of 0.1% from the Ryzen 7 7700’s performance, meaning it would behave nearly identically. The Intel Core 5 221E scores 40144, a delta of -0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246, a delta of -0.4%. The Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313, a delta of -0.6%. All of these rivals are within a fraction of a percent of the Ryzen 7 7700’s average score, so any of them would yield similar in-game performance.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT has an average score of 17083, a delta of 0.7% from the RTX 3070, making it the closest rival. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037, a delta of 1%, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019, a delta of 1.1%. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17468, a delta of -1.5%. These alternatives would produce very similar frame rates in Minimum, with the RX 7600 XT being the most comparable modern option.