Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 presents a curious matchup for Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. The database shows this is a system where the CPU is a modern powerhouse, while the GPU is an older mid-range part, creating a bottleneck dynamic that heavily favors lower resolutions. The recorded data reveals a wide spread of performance across settings, from playable but demanding Ultra presets to very high frame rates at Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers its strongest results. The Low preset averages 156.3 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates the CPU and GPU are not being stressed heavily at this resolution. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 121.8 FPS, still a very comfortable margin above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The High preset averages 100.8 FPS, demonstrating that even with increased graphical load, the system maintains a smooth experience. The most demanding setting at this resolution, Ultra, still averages 75.8 FPS, which remains playable. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a performance reduction of roughly half, from 156.3 FPS down to 75.8 FPS, but every preset clears the 60 FPS bar.

At 2560x1440, the performance profile changes noticeably. The Low preset averages 102.9 FPS, which is still excellent. Medium follows at 76.4 FPS, and High drops to 62.7 FPS, which just barely clears the playable threshold. The Ultra preset, however, falls below it, averaging 50.7 FPS. This resolution shows a clear dividing line: Low, Medium, and High are playable, but Ultra is not. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is substantial, a drop of 52.2 FPS, indicating that the GPU is becoming a limiting factor as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across the board. The Low preset averages 56.1 FPS, just under the 60 FPS target. Medium averages 42.7 FPS, High averages 38 FPS, and Ultra averages 29.1 FPS. None of these settings reach the playable threshold. The performance drop from 1440p to 4K is severe, with the High preset falling from 62.7 FPS to 38 FPS, a reduction of 24.7 FPS, and the Low preset falling from 102.9 FPS to 56.1 FPS, a reduction of 46.8 FPS. This resolution is not viable for this combination.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this specific combination at rank 2848 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This rank, which falls in the lower 23 percent of all tested pairings, reflects the fact that while the CPU is strong, the GPU holds the system back in a game that is likely more dependent on graphical processing at higher resolutions. The ranking is a composite measure, and the measured FPS data shows that the system's overall standing is dragged down by its inability to handle 4K resolutions. At 1080p, the system would rank much higher due to its strong FPS numbers, but the 4K results pull the aggregate rank down. The percentile placement suggests that a majority of tested combos are capable of better overall performance in this title, particularly at higher resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a significant FPS drop across all presets. For example, the High preset drops from 100.8 FPS at 1080p to 62.7 FPS at 1440p, a 38.1 percent reduction. The Low preset drops from 156.3 FPS to 102.9 FPS, a 34.2 percent reduction. This pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where increasing the render resolution places more strain on the graphics card.

The jump from 1440p to 4K is even more revealing. The High preset drops from 62.7 FPS to 38 FPS, a 39.4 percent reduction. The Low preset drops from 102.9 FPS to 56.1 FPS, a 45.5 percent reduction. These large percentage drops across all settings confirm that the RTX 2060 is the limiting component as resolution scales. The CPU, a Ryzen 7 7700X with 8 cores and 16 threads, is unlikely to be a constraint in a 2014 title. The CPU is placed in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it has ample headroom for gaming workloads. The fact that the FPS drops so heavily with resolution increases points directly at the GPU's rendering capabilities. The RTX 2060, with its 6 GB of memory and 192-bit memory bus, is a mid-range part from the GeForce 20-series, and its performance ceiling is reached well before the CPU's potential is tapped. At 1080p, the CPU has more influence, but even there, the GPU still sets the upper bound for the Ultra preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database provides context for the GPU's performance. The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, with an average score of 15283 and a delta of 0 percent. This is a surprising comparison, given the age difference between the two cards, but the scores are nearly identical. The AMD Radeon 680M, an integrated solution, scores 15270 with a delta of 0.1 percent, indicating it performs within 0.1 percent of the RTX 2060 in the database's aggregate metrics. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, a delta of 0.6 percent, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, a delta of 0.8 percent. These four cards all sit within 0.8 percent of each other, meaning that in terms of overall benchmark performance, they are functionally equivalent to the RTX 2060. A user with any of these GPUs would likely see very similar frame rates in Minimum, assuming the same CPU is used.

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 35909, placing it in the 85th percentile. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, with an average score of 35802, a delta of 0.3 percent. The Intel Core 7 250H scores 35728, a delta of 0.5 percent, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 35719, also a delta of 0.5 percent. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H rounds out the group with a score of 35670, a delta of 0.7 percent. These CPUs are all within 0.7 percent of the 7700X in aggregate performance, suggesting that swapping to any of these would not meaningfully change the FPS in Minimum, as the GPU remains the primary bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 1920x1080?

A: Yes, the measured data shows all four presets at 1080p average above 60 FPS. Low averages 156.3 FPS, Medium averages 121.8 FPS, High averages 100.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 75.8 FPS.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 2560x1440?

A: No, the Ultra preset at 1440p averages 50.7 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset is the most demanding playable option at this resolution, averaging 62.7 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 3840x2160?

A: The database records no playable settings at 4K. Even the Low preset averages 56.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra averages 29.1 FPS, High averages 38 FPS, and Medium averages 42.7 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to the GTX 580 in the database?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, while the GTX 580 scores 15283. This is a delta of 0 percent, meaning their aggregate benchmark performance is effectively identical.

Q: What is the CPU's overall performance percentile?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X is placed in the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 35909.

Q: Which component is more important for this game at 4K?

A: The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor. The FPS drops significantly when moving from 1440p to 4K, with the Low preset falling from 102.9 FPS to 56.1 FPS. The CPU's high percentile ranking suggests it is not the constraint.

The Verdict

This system can run Minimum, but only under specific conditions. According to the verdict by resolution, the combination is fully playable at 1920x1080, with all four presets clearing the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the system is playable on Low, Medium, and High presets, but not Ultra. At 3840x2160, the system is not playable at any preset, as even the Low settings fail to reach 60 FPS. The data clearly shows that 1080p is the sweet spot for this pairing, delivering high frame rates across the board. The 1440p High preset just barely clears the bar, averaging 62.7 FPS, but it leaves little headroom. The 4K resolution is out of reach for this GPU. Users targeting 60 FPS should stick to 1080p for the best experience, or 1440p with medium or high settings, while avoiding 4K entirely.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 75.8 FPS. This provides the best visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin over the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 62.7 FPS. This preset is playable, but the margin is narrow, so users may prefer Medium, which averages 76.4 FPS, for more headroom.

At 3840x2160, there is no playable preset. The best average FPS recorded at this resolution is 56.1 FPS on Low, which still falls short of the 60 FPS target. As such, the database lists no best settings for 4K.