Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers a measured performance profile for the 2014 third-person shooter Minimum. The data indicates that this combination clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 on all four presets, while 3840x2160 requires dropping to the Low preset to stay above 60 FPS. The combo ranks 1838 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it just above the midpoint of the field.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Low, which averages 73 FPS. Medium averages 56 FPS, High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS. This means that 4K users are effectively limited to Low settings to avoid dipping below the playable threshold. The Medium preset's minimum of 47 FPS confirms that even momentary dips push the experience into unplayable territory.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves dramatically. The Ultra preset averages 66 FPS, making it the most demanding playable setting. High averages 87 FPS, Medium averages 103 FPS, and Low averages 135 FPS. All four presets clear the 60 FPS bar, so 1440p users can max out the game without worrying about frame rate drops. The Ultra preset's 66 FPS average leaves only 6 FPS of headroom, but the Medium preset's minimum of 88 FPS shows the GPU has sufficient capacity for smoother experiences at lower settings.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 103 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. High averages 135 FPS, Medium averages 160 FPS, and Low averages 210 FPS. The 1080p experience is exceptionally smooth, with even the heaviest preset leaving ample headroom. The Low preset's 210 FPS average indicates that the CPU is the limiting factor at this resolution, as the GPU cannot push much higher frame rates.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K?

A: Yes, but only on the Low preset, which averages 73 FPS. Medium averages 56 FPS, High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS, all below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset averages 66 FPS, which is the highest preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. High averages 87 FPS, Medium averages 103 FPS, and Low averages 135 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F averages 69,996. It is 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875) and 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70,163). It is also 0.7% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515) and 0.9% faster than the Intel Core i7-14700K (69,355).

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti averages 16,129. It is 0.7% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16,014) and 1.7% faster than the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15,862). It is 1.4% slower than both the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (16,351) and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16,361).

Q: What are the minimum frame rates at Medium settings?

A: At 4K Medium, the minimum is 47 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 88 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 136 FPS.

Q: Is this combo ranked in the upper half of tested systems?

A: Yes. It ranks 1838 out of 3712 combinations, which places it just above the midpoint. The CPU holds a 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 59th percentile among all GPUs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of how this combo scales across resolutions and presets. The numbers are all measured, not estimated.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 73 FPS average
• Medium: 56 FPS average, with a minimum of 47 and a maximum of 64
• High: 47 FPS average
• Ultra: 36 FPS average

The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is steep, with a 37 FPS drop from the Low preset to the Ultra preset. The Medium preset's minimum of 47 FPS indicates that even momentary dips push the experience below the playable threshold. High and Ultra are effectively unplayable at this resolution, as their averages are well below 60 FPS. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus (448.0 GB/s bandwidth) appears to be a limiting factor when texture quality rises.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 135 FPS average
• Medium: 103 FPS average, with a minimum of 88 and a maximum of 119
• High: 87 FPS average
• Ultra: 66 FPS average

At 1440p, the combo exhibits strong performance. The Ultra preset's 66 FPS average is only 6 FPS above the threshold, but the Medium preset's minimum of 88 FPS shows that the GPU has enough headroom to avoid major dips. The drop from Low to Ultra is 69 FPS, but every preset remains playable. The 66 FPS Ultra result is particularly notable because it demonstrates that the RTX 3060 Ti's 16.20 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is sufficient for this game at this resolution.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 210 FPS average
• Medium: 160 FPS average, with a minimum of 136 and a maximum of 185
• High: 135 FPS average
• Ultra: 103 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo is clearly CPU-bound at the lower presets. The Low preset's 210 FPS average demonstrates that the Ryzen 7 9700F's 8-core, 16-thread configuration (with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz) can push the RTX 3060 Ti to its limits. The Ultra preset still delivers 103 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset's minimum of 136 FPS ensures a smooth experience even in heavy scenes. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4,691 and multithread score of 36,470 support this conclusion.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Ryzen 7 9700F's average benchmark score of 69,996 places it in a tight cluster of rivals. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69,875, a delta of 0.2% (the 9700F is slightly faster). The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70,163, a delta of -0.2% (the 9700F is slightly slower). The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69,515, a delta of 0.7% (the 9700F is faster). The Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69,355, a delta of 0.9% (the 9700F is faster). In Minimum, any of these CPUs would deliver frame rates within a few percent of the 9700F, meaning the GPU would remain the primary bottleneck at 1080p and 1440p. The 9700F's 65 W TDP and 5.50 GHz boost clock make it a strong pairing for this GPU.

For the GPU, the RTX 3060 Ti's average of 16,129 is similarly close to its nearest rivals. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16,014, a delta of 0.7% (the 3060 Ti is faster). The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 16,351, a delta of -1.4% (the 3060 Ti is slower). The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16,361, a delta of -1.4% (the 3060 Ti is slower). The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15,862, a delta of 1.7% (the 3060 Ti is faster). Users with any of these GPUs would see nearly identical performance in Minimum, with the R9 370X being the weakest of the group and the RX 5700 XT the strongest. The RTX 3060 Ti's 200 W TDP and 8 GB memory capacity are well-matched to this game's demands.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this combo can run Minimum at 60 FPS or higher on all presets at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440. At 4K, only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS bar, averaging 73 FPS. The 1440p Ultra preset averages 66 FPS, making it a viable choice for users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate. At 1080p, the Ultra preset averages 103 FPS, providing a substantial margin above the playable threshold.

The verdict by resolution is as follows:

• 3840x2160: Playable settings include only Low (73 FPS average). Medium (56), High (47), and Ultra (36) are below 60 FPS.
• 2560x1440: All four presets are playable, with Ultra being the best at 66 FPS. High (87), Medium (103), and Low (135) are all above 60 FPS.
• 1920x1080: All four presets are playable, with Ultra being the best at 103 FPS. High (135), Medium (160), and Low (210) are all well above 60 FPS.

This combo is a solid choice for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Minimum, but 4K users must accept the Low preset to maintain a consistent 60 FPS experience. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking and the GPU's 59th percentile ranking together create a system that is balanced for mainstream resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination ranks 1838 out of 3712 tested combinations. This places it just above the midpoint of the field. The CPU's performance is a strong point, with a 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the GPU's 59th percentile ranking pulls the overall score down. The CPU's average benchmark score of 69,996 is complemented by strong single-thread performance (4,691 in PassMark single-thread) and multithread performance (36,470 in PassMark multithread). The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 20,349 and compute score of 10,006 indicate that it is a mid-tier performer in the current landscape.

In the context of Minimum, this rank means the combo is neither a top-tier 4K machine nor a weak 1080p system; it sits in a comfortable middle ground where 1440p Ultra is the sweet spot. The CPU's launch MSRP is $289, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 399 USD, but those figures do not influence the measured performance. The 1838 rank reflects a system that will handle the game smoothly at mainstream resolutions, with 4K being a compromise.