Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a highly capable experience in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. Benchmark data shows this pair handles the game with ease at most modern resolutions, though 4K Ultra settings push beyond comfortable limits. The following analysis details the measured frame rates, ranking among tested hardware combos, and component-level insights derived strictly from the provided data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces excellent frame rates across all presets. The Low preset achieves an average of 200.5 FPS, while Medium reaches 154.3 FPS and High hits 132.6 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still maintains a strong 96.4 FPS average. This indicates that at 1080p, the system is never bottlenecked, with even the heaviest settings leaving nearly 40% headroom above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a performance drop of approximately 52%, yet the absolute numbers remain far above competitive play requirements.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results remain very strong. Low settings produce an average of 128 FPS, which is a 36% reduction from the 1080p Low result, showing a predictable resolution scaling impact. Medium delivers 97.8 FPS, High reaches 83.1 FPS, and Ultra still clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably at 66 FPS average. The transition from 1080p to 1440p incurs a 20-30% performance penalty depending on the preset, but the system retains playability at every setting level. Notably, the Ultra preset at 1440p drops to a level where minimum frame rates could approach the threshold, but the average data suggests a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. Low settings average 71.8 FPS, which is the only preset that stays above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium falls to 53.3 FPS, High drops to 44.5 FPS, and Ultra sinks to 36.4 FPS. The difference between 1440p and 4K is stark, with the 4K Ultra result representing just 55% of the 1440p Ultra figure. This demonstrates that the RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus, while adequate for lower resolutions, become a limiting factor when pixel count quadruples. The 4K Low result at 71.8 FPS is the only viable path for 4K gaming, and even that sits only 19% above the playability threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined system ranks 2039th out of 3712 tested combinations in Minimum, placing it in the 45th percentile of all tested hardware pairings. This mid-pack ranking is somewhat surprising given the strong absolute FPS numbers, but it reflects the fact that Minimum is a 2014 title with modest requirements, meaning even mid-range modern components can achieve high frame rates. The Ryzen 7 7700 itself sits in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 4060 ranks in the 61st percentile among GPUs. The GPU's lower relative standing explains the combo's middling rank — the CPU is clearly overqualified for this title, while the GPU, though competent, is not exceptional in the broader market context.

The ranking suggests that many other combos in the database achieve comparable or better results, likely due to more powerful GPUs paired with similar CPUs. However, the combination's practical performance in Minimum is what matters for users, and the data shows it is more than sufficient for all playable scenarios except 4K High/Ultra. The gap between the CPU's high percentile (87th) and the GPU's moderate percentile (61st) indicates a potential imbalance, where the Ryzen 7 7700's 8 cores and 16 threads are largely underutilized in this title.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which produce an average of 71.8 FPS. Medium settings drop to 53.3 FPS, High to 44.5 FPS, and Ultra to 36.4 FPS, all below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

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

A: The Ultra preset works at 66 FPS average, making it the most demanding setting that still clears 60 FPS. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at 1440p, with Low reaching 128 FPS and High at 83.1 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in this context?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score is 17639, which is within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509) and 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon 780M (17588). Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, a 0.2% difference.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700 a bottleneck for the RTX 4060 in this game?

A: No. The CPU ranks in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18760. The game's performance scaling from 1080p to 1440p (20-30% drop) and 1440p to 4K (45-55% drop) indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, not the CPU.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 96.4 FPS, which is 60% above the 60 FPS threshold. Even the most demanding settings leave substantial headroom for consistent frame pacing.

Q: Does the combo rank well compared to other tested hardware?

A: The combo ranks 2039th out of 3712 combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This reflects the GPU's 61st percentile standing, while the CPU's 87th percentile ranking is significantly higher.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores provide context for what other processors would behave similarly. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048, a 0.1% difference from the Ryzen 7 7700's 40081 average. The Intel Core 5 221E scores 40144 (-0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246 (-0.4%), and the Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313 (-0.6%). All four alternatives are within 0.6% of the 7700's performance, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver virtually identical frame rates in Minimum when paired with the RTX 4060.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4060's average score of 17639 is closely matched by the AMD Radeon HD 7790 at 17666 (-0.2%), the AMD Radeon 780M at 17588 (+0.3%), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 17551 (+0.5%), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 at 17509 (+0.7%). These GPUs would all produce nearly identical FPS results in this title. However, it is crucial to note that the RTX 4060 is a modern Ada Lovelace architecture part with 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 3072 shading units, whereas several of these rivals are significantly older or integrated solutions. The benchmark scores suggest similar arithmetic throughput, but feature support and driver optimization may differ.

For users considering alternative pairings, substituting the CPU with any of the four listed rivals would change performance by less than 1% in synthetic tests, translating to imperceptible differences in Minimum. Similarly, swapping the GPU for a nearest rival would produce a maximum deviation of 0.7% in average benchmark scores, well within the margin of testing variance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 7 7700 and RTX 4060 across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU's strength is evident: the 7700's high single-thread score (Cinebench R23 single-core 1930) and 8-core/16-thread configuration easily feed the GPU. The 1080p Ultra result of 96.4 FPS versus the 1440p Ultra result of 66 FPS shows a 31% drop, which is primarily GPU-bound. The CPU can push far beyond 200 FPS at 1080p Low (200.5 FPS), proving it is not the limiting factor at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take a more prominent role. The drop from 1080p to 1440p ranges from 36% at Low (128 FPS vs 200.5 FPS) to 31% at Ultra (66 FPS vs 96.4 FPS). This consistent 30-36% penalty across presets indicates a resolution-driven GPU bottleneck. The CPU's workload does not increase significantly with resolution, so the 7700 remains underutilized while the RTX 4060's 272.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 compute become the determining factors.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the dominant constraint. The 4K Ultra result (36.4 FPS) is 45% lower than 1440p Ultra (66 FPS), and 4K High (44.5 FPS) is 46% lower than 1440p High (83.1 FPS). The pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K, but the frame rate drops by roughly 50-60% at every preset, showing the GPU's fill-rate and memory bandwidth limits. The RTX 4060's 128-bit memory bus and 8 GB VRAM are simply insufficient for 4K at high settings. The CPU's role diminishes further, as even the mighty Ryzen 7 7700 cannot compensate for the GPU's inability to process 4K geometry and textures efficiently.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Minimum. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low (200.5 FPS), Medium (154.3 FPS), High (132.6 FPS), and Ultra (96.4 FPS) — exceed the 60 FPS threshold with substantial margins. At 2560x1440, the same holds true: Low (128 FPS), Medium (97.8 FPS), High (83.1 FPS), and Ultra (66 FPS) all remain playable. The only limitation appears at 3840x2160, where only the Low preset (71.8 FPS) clears 60 FPS. Medium (53.3 FPS), High (44.5 FPS), and Ultra (36.4 FPS) all fall short.

For users with 1080p or 1440p displays, this combo delivers a flawless experience with maximum settings. For 4K, the system requires dropping to Low settings for smooth gameplay, which may compromise visual fidelity. Given the game's 2014 release date, the Low preset at 4K is still likely to look acceptable, but the data clearly shows the RTX 4060 is not a 4K-capable GPU for this title at higher quality levels.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 71.8 FPS. This provides a 19.7% margin above the threshold, ensuring relatively stable frame delivery. Medium (53.3 FPS) and above fail to meet the playability standard.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 66 FPS. This is only 10% above the threshold, so users may experience occasional dips below 60 FPS in busy scenes. However, the average remains playable. For a more comfortable margin, High (83.1 FPS) offers a 38% buffer.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 96.4 FPS is the optimal selection. This provides a 60% margin over the threshold, making frame drops to 60 FPS extremely unlikely. All settings are viable, but Ultra delivers the best visual quality without any practical performance concern.