Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers a clear performance picture for Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. At 1080p, this system is overwhelmingly capable, while 1440p remains highly playable, and 4K requires dropping to lower presets to stay above the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings, with the CPU rarely becoming a limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements provide a complete view of how this combo handles Minimum across three resolutions and four quality presets. All figures are average FPS, as minimum and maximum frame data were not captured in the database.

1920x1080 (Full HD): This is where the combination shines brightest. At Ultra settings, the average FPS is 92.1, which is more than 50% above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Dropping to High settings increases the average to 121.9 FPS, a 32% improvement over Ultra. Medium settings push the average further to 141.9 FPS, while Low settings deliver a massive 186.4 FPS average. The scaling from Ultra to Low represents a 102% performance increase, indicating the GPU is the primary beneficiary of reduced graphical load. Even at the most demanding preset, the system never approaches the playability limit.

2560x1440 (QHD): At this resolution, the performance envelope tightens but remains solid. Ultra settings produce an average of 57.9 FPS, which falls just below the 60 FPS threshold. High settings recover to 79.7 FPS, a 38% uplift over Ultra. Medium settings reach 94.2 FPS, and Low settings deliver 120.6 FPS. The jump from Low to Ultra represents a 52% performance reduction, showing that the higher resolution amplifies the impact of preset selection. The system meets the 60 FPS bar at High, Medium, and Low presets, with only Ultra falling short.

3840x2160 (4K): This resolution tests the limits of the RTX 2070 SUPER. Ultra settings yield only 34.5 FPS, which is 43% below the playable threshold and clearly not suitable for smooth gameplay. High settings improve to 42.3 FPS, still 30% below 60 FPS. Medium settings reach 53 FPS, which is 12% below the target. Low settings are the only preset that clears the threshold, delivering 63.7 FPS, a modest 6% margin above 60 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming on this combo requires significant graphical compromises, with only the lowest preset providing a playable experience.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 1080p with the highest settings?*

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the recorded average FPS is 92.1, which is 54% above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the recommended configuration for this resolution.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: According to the verdict data, High settings are the best playable option at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 79.7 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution only achieve 57.9 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS standard.

Q: Is 4K gaming feasible with this hardware?

A: At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, with an average of 63.7 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fail to reach 60 FPS, with averages of 53, 42.3, and 34.5 FPS respectively. Users targeting 4K must accept the lowest preset.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER rank against other GPUs?

A: The GPU holds a 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582, and the Intel Arc B570 at 20556, both within 1.5% of its performance.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700X compare to nearby CPUs?

A: The CPU ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35909. Its closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 at 35802, a 0.3% difference, followed by the Intel Core 7 250H at 35728 and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 at 35719.

Q: What is the overall ranking of this combo in the database?

A: This specific CPU and GPU pairing is ranked 2138 out of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum, placing it in the upper half of all tested systems.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measurements reveal a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 7 7700X and the RTX 2070 SUPER. At 1080p, the GPU is the dominant factor. The scaling from Low (186.4 FPS) to Ultra (92.1 FPS) shows a 102% performance swing, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 4 architecture, provides ample headroom to feed the GPU even at the highest frame rates. The fact that even the weakest preset yields near 200 FPS indicates that the CPU is not constraining performance at this resolution.

Moving to 1440p, the balance shifts slightly toward the GPU. The performance drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 35% (from 186.4 to 120.6 FPS), which is less than the resolution's pixel count increase of 78%. This suggests that the CPU still has reserve capacity, but the GPU is starting to feel the load. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 52%, similar in magnitude to 1080p, indicating that the GPU remains the primary bottleneck across all presets.

At 4K, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting component. The performance decline from 1440p to 4K at the same preset is substantial: Low drops from 120.6 to 63.7 FPS (47% reduction), and Ultra drops from 57.9 to 34.5 FPS (40% reduction). The 4K pixel count is 2.25 times that of 1440p, and the measured frame rates reflect this heavy GPU load. The CPU's role becomes secondary, as the GPU cannot generate enough frames to stress the processor. The Ryzen 7 7700X's single-thread score of 1090 in 3DMark and multicore score of 8859 in 3DMark 16-thread tests indicate it is more than capable of handling the game's logic, which is not particularly CPU-intensive given its 2014 release.

The preset scaling at each resolution reinforces this analysis. At 1080p, the frame rate increases by 102% from Ultra to Low. At 1440p, the increase is 108%. At 4K, the increase is 85%. The slightly smaller percentage at 4K suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU is approaching its architectural limits with the 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU, with its 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 32 MB of L3 cache, never becomes a measurable constraint.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database provides nearest rival comparisons for both components. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X has an average score of 35909. The closest alternatives are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 with an average score of 35802 (0.3% lower), the Intel Core 7 250H at 35728 (0.5% lower), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 at 35719 (0.5% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H at 35670 (0.7% lower). Any of these processors would deliver virtually identical CPU performance in Minimum, meaning the game's frame rates would be unchanged if the GPU remained the same. The differences are within measurement noise.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (1.2% higher), the Intel Arc B570 at 20556 (1.3% higher), and the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (1.5% higher). Swapping the RTX 2070 SUPER for any of these would produce nearly identical FPS in Minimum. The Intel Arc A750, for instance, would likely deliver around the same 42.3 FPS at 4K High and 79.7 FPS at 1440p High, given its 1.5% performance advantage.

The practical implication is that this combo's measured performance represents a broad class of hardware. Users with any of these rival components would experience essentially the same playability conclusions: 1080p fully playable at all presets, 1440p playable except Ultra, and 4K playable only at Low. The combination's rank of 2138 out of 3712 reflects this mid-to-upper tier positioning, where the GPU's 65th percentile status is the limiting factor more than the CPU's 85th percentile standing.

The Verdict

The data answers definitively: yes, this PC can run Minimum, but the experience depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best setting is Ultra, with an average of 92.1 FPS. This is the ideal configuration for a smooth, high-fidelity experience. Even the most demanding preset leaves a 32 FPS buffer above the threshold, ensuring consistent frame delivery.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is playable with caveats. High settings deliver 79.7 FPS, Medium delivers 94.2 FPS, and Low delivers 120.6 FPS. Ultra settings fall short at 57.9 FPS, just below the 60 FPS line. The best playable setting is High, which offers the optimal balance of visual quality and performance. Users who prioritize frame rate over graphics can choose Medium or Low for even higher headroom.

At 3840x2160, the system is barely playable. Only Low settings clear the threshold with 63.7 FPS. Medium (53 FPS), High (42.3 FPS), and Ultra (34.5 FPS) all fail to meet the 60 FPS standard. The best setting at 4K is Low, and even then, the margin is slim. This resolution is not recommended for this hardware unless the user accepts significant visual compromises. The verdict data confirms that 4K is the weak point of this combination, with the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth proving insufficient for higher presets.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2138 out of 3712 total configurations. This places it in the 42nd percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 58% of tested combos perform better. The ranking reflects the GPU's relatively modest 65th percentile standing among all GPUs, which drags down the overall position despite the CPU's strong 85th percentile ranking.

The rank is consistent with the measured FPS data. At 1080p, the system outperforms the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, but it does not approach the triple-digit frame rates that higher-end GPUs would achieve. At 4K, the system's limitations are evident, with only Low settings playable. The combination's position in the upper half of all tested systems indicates that it is a competent mid-range performer, capable of running Minimum well at standard resolutions but not excelling at 4K.

The delta between the CPU and GPU rankings is notable. The CPU's 85th percentile score of 35909 places it among the top 15% of processors, while the GPU's 65th percentile score of 20282 places it in the top 35% of graphics cards. This asymmetry suggests that future upgrades to the GPU alone would yield significant improvements in Minimum, while a CPU upgrade would provide minimal benefit. The recorded data supports this: the GPU is the consistent bottleneck across all resolutions, and the CPU's headroom is never fully utilized. This combination is a balanced but GPU-limited system, ranking 2138 out of 3712 in the database.