Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER presents a compelling benchmark for the Third-Person Shooter Minimum. The measured data, derived from real-world testing, indicates that this combination is exceptionally well-suited for the game, delivering high frame rates across all tested resolutions and presets. The following analysis breaks down the performance metrics, compares the hardware to its closest rivals, and provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this CPU and GPU combination in Minimum show a clear and consistent scaling pattern across resolutions and graphical presets. The data is measured, not estimated, providing a reliable picture of expected performance.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system handles the game with solid frame rates, though the most demanding preset begins to challenge it. On Low settings, the average FPS is 108.5, providing a very comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. Moving to Medium settings reduces the average to 80.4 FPS, still a strong performance. The High preset yields an average of 70.6 FPS, which remains playable and smooth. The Ultra preset is the only one at this resolution that dips below the 60 FPS target, with an average of 49.5 FPS, indicating that this setting is too demanding for a consistent high-refresh-rate experience at 4K.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance profile is excellent across the board. The Low preset achieves an average of 201.7 FPS, showcasing the headroom this hardware has at this resolution. Medium settings follow with 153.8 FPS, and High produces 126.1 FPS. The Ultra preset, which was problematic at 4K, comfortably clears the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 99 FPS. This makes 1440p the sweet spot for this combination, allowing for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing frame rate.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system is essentially unburdened by the game. The Low preset produces an astonishing average of 309 FPS. The Medium preset averages 235.1 FPS, and High settings deliver 201.8 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset achieves an average of 155 FPS, making every setting at this resolution far beyond the requirements for a high-refresh-rate monitor. The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU are providing substantial performance headroom, with the frame rate likely being capped by other system limitations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data places this specific CPU and GPU combination in a distinct performance tier. The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 are a mix of mobile and desktop processors with very similar average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores nearly identically, with a delta of 0.1% higher. The Intel Core 5 221E is 0.2% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 9 270 is 0.4% lower. The Intel Core i9-13905H is the closest in this grouping, with a score 0.6% lower. In practical terms, a system using any of these CPUs would deliver virtually identical performance in Minimum, as the differences are within the margin of error for synthetic benchmarks.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, the closest alternatives are equally matched in raw performance. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB shows a negligible delta of -0.1% compared to the RTX 4070 SUPER. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile and the standard NVIDIA Quadro M6000 also have deltas of -0.1% and -0.2%, respectively. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is the most powerful rival on the list, with a score 1% higher. It is important to note that these comparisons are based on aggregate benchmark scores; the actual performance in Minimum could be influenced by driver optimizations and specific architectural strengths. However, the data suggests that users with these alternative components would see very similar frame rates. This combination sits in a performance class where games are rarely a challenge at mainstream resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Minimum, which shifts depending on the resolution and preset. The scaling of frame rates across resolutions provides insight into which component is the primary bottleneck.

At 1920x1080, the performance is extraordinarily high across all presets, from 309 FPS on Low to 155 FPS on Ultra. The fact that the frame rate drops significantly with each increase in preset quality indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU has more than enough headroom to feed frames at this resolution. The CPU, with its high single-thread and multi-thread performance, is not a bottleneck here.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease across all presets, but the overall pattern remains. The Ultra preset still delivers 99 FPS, showing the GPU is still capable of handling the increased pixel count while the CPU keeps pace. The load is becoming more balanced, but the GPU is still clearly the primary driver of performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes even more dominant. The Ultra preset drops to 49.5 FPS, a significant fall from the 99 FPS at 1440p, indicating that the GPU is now heavily taxed by the combination of high resolution and demanding visual effects. The Low preset at 4K, at 108.5 FPS, is still higher than the Ultra preset at 4K, confirming that the GPU's workload is the main constraint. The CPU, in contrast, shows its strength by maintaining high frame rates even when the GPU is saturated, as evidenced by the relatively small performance gap between the 1080p and 1440p results at lower presets. The data shows that for this game, the GPU is the determining factor for achieving high frame rates at higher resolutions and presets, while the CPU provides a stable and powerful foundation that prevents it from becoming a bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of all tested hardware combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER performs exceptionally well in Minimum. The benchmark database ranks this combo as 639 out of 3712 tested combinations. This places it in the top tier of systems, specifically in the 82.8th percentile of all tested hardware. This high ranking is a direct result of the strong performance demonstrated in the measured FPS data, particularly its ability to maintain high frame rates at 1440p and even at 4K on high settings. The data confirms that this is not merely a capable gaming system, but one that outperforms the vast majority of other tested configurations for this specific title.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Minimum is answered definitively by the benchmark data: yes, it can run it exceptionally well. The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER provides a gaming experience that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution tested, with only one exception.

At 3840x2160, the system is playable on High, Medium, and Low settings, with the High preset providing an average of 70.6 FPS. The Ultra preset, which averages 49.5 FPS, falls below the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, all presets, including Ultra, are playable, with the highest preset averaging 99 FPS. At 1920x1080, every single preset is not just playable but delivers a high-refresh-rate experience, with the Ultra preset averaging 155 FPS. The verdict is clear: this system offers an excellent gaming experience for Minimum, with the capability to play at high settings in 4K and maximum settings in 1440p and 1080p.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured frame rates and a 60 FPS playability threshold, the optimal settings are clear for each resolution. The goal is to select the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS.

For 3840x2160, the best settings are High. This preset delivers an average of 70.6 FPS, providing a smooth experience with excellent visual quality. While Medium and Low also achieve playable frame rates, High offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. The Ultra preset is not recommended at this resolution due to its average of 49.5 FPS.

For 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra. This preset achieves an average of 99 FPS, which is not only above the 60 FPS threshold but also high enough for a very responsive experience. There is no need to compromise on visual quality at this resolution, as the hardware has ample performance headroom.

For 1920x1080, the best settings are also Ultra. The average of 155 FPS means the system can run the game at its highest visual quality while still providing a frame rate that far exceeds the requirements of even the fastest high-refresh-rate gaming monitors. This resolution offers the ultimate performance experience for this hardware combination.