Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combo is a high-end pairing for the 2014 third-person shooter Minimum. The data indicates that this system ranks in the 1328th position out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 35.8% of all tested hardware pairings for this specific title. The CPU holds a 94th percentile ranking among all tested processors, while the GPU sits in the 75th percentile among all tested graphics cards, showing a balanced configuration where the processor is relatively stronger than the graphics card in the overall benchmark landscape.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1328 out of 3712 tested configurations places it in the upper-middle tier of all systems tested for Minimum. This position is driven by a CPU that outperforms 94% of all tested processors, paired with a GPU that outperforms 75% of all tested graphics cards. The benchmark results show the CPU achieving an average benchmark score of 69996, with particularly strong single-thread performance (4691 in PassMark single-thread tests) and multithreaded capability (36470 in PassMark multithread tests). The GPU, meanwhile, posts an average benchmark score of 29945, with a PassMark G3D score of 23356 and a DirectX 12 score of 91.

This ranking suggests that the combination is well above average for running Minimum, but not at the absolute top tier of performance. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking indicates it is among the fastest processors available, while the GPU's 75th percentile ranking shows it is a solidly high-end graphics solution, though not the absolute fastest. The measured FPS data confirms this positioning, with the system achieving 60 FPS or above at all tested resolutions and settings except for the most demanding 4K Ultra preset, where it falls to 41 FPS average.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Medium settings, which delivers an average of 64 FPS. The Low preset runs faster at 84 FPS average, while High drops to 54 FPS average, just below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), all four tested presets clear the 60 FPS bar. The most demanding playable preset is Ultra, achieving an average of 76 FPS. The High preset runs at 100 FPS average, Medium at 119 FPS average, and Low at 155 FPS average.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), every preset is comfortably playable, with Ultra settings delivering an average of 118 FPS. The High preset reaches 155 FPS average, Medium hits 184 FPS average, and Low tops out at 240 FPS average. This makes Ultra the recommended setting for 1080p, as it provides the highest visual quality while still maintaining well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear shift in component importance as resolution changes. At 1080p, the system's performance is heavily influenced by the CPU, as evidenced by the high frame rates across all presets. The 240 FPS average at Low settings and 155 FPS at High settings indicate that the CPU's strong single-thread performance (4691 PassMark single-thread score) is sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 122 FPS drop (from 240 to 118 FPS), which is proportionally smaller than the scaling at higher resolutions, suggesting the GPU becomes the limiting factor as settings increase.

At 1440p, the GPU begins to assert more influence. The scaling from Low (155 FPS) to Ultra (76 FPS) shows a 79 FPS drop, representing a 51% reduction in performance. This is a larger proportional drop than at 1080p, indicating the GPU's workload is becoming more significant. The CPU's multithreaded capability (36470 PassMark score) remains sufficient, but the GPU's rendering load at 1440p Ultra (76 FPS average) shows the graphics card is being pushed harder.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The scaling from Low (84 FPS) to Ultra (41 FPS) shows a 43 FPS drop, a 51% reduction, but the absolute numbers are much lower. The High preset at 4K drops to 54 FPS average, just below the 60 FPS threshold, while Medium maintains 64 FPS. This pattern indicates that at 4K, the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6X memory and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth are the primary constraints, with the CPU providing ample headroom. The CPU's 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and dual-channel DDR5 support are not bottlenecks at any resolution tested.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals show that the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is within 0.2% of the Ryzen 7 9700F's average benchmark score of 69996, making it a near-identical performer. The Intel Core i7-14700KF is 0.2% slower, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.7% slower, and the Intel Core i7-14700K is 0.9% slower. These four CPUs would deliver essentially indistinguishable performance in Minimum, with frame rate differences of less than 1% in synthetic benchmarks.

For the GPU, the closest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (0.1% faster), the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (0.5% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (0.5% faster), and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 (1.6% slower). The RTX 3070 Ti's average benchmark score of 29945 means these alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum. The RX 6700, being 1.6% slower, might show a 1-2 FPS difference at 4K Ultra settings, but would otherwise match the RTX 3070 Ti's performance profile across all tested resolutions and presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured frame rates show a consistent pattern. Low settings produce an average of 84 FPS. Medium settings average 64 FPS, with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS. High settings drop to 54 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall to 41 FPS average. The Medium preset is the only 4K setting with a recorded minimum above 60 FPS, but its 54 FPS minimum indicates occasional dips below the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are substantially higher. Low settings average 155 FPS. Medium settings average 119 FPS, with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS. High settings reach 100 FPS average, and Ultra settings maintain 76 FPS average. All presets at 1440p record minimums above 60 FPS where measured, making this resolution fully playable at every setting.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance. Low settings average 240 FPS. Medium settings average 184 FPS, with a minimum of 156 FPS and a maximum of 212 FPS. High settings achieve 155 FPS average, and Ultra settings hold 118 FPS average. The 1080p Medium preset's minimum of 156 FPS shows the system maintains consistent high frame rates even during demanding scenes.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at all tested resolutions and settings with the exception of 4K Ultra. The verdict data shows that at 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low (84 FPS average) and Medium (64 FPS average), with High falling just short at 54 FPS average and Ultra at 41 FPS average. The best playable setting at 4K is Medium, which delivers an average of 64 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable: Low (155 FPS), Medium (119 FPS), High (100 FPS), and Ultra (76 FPS). The best setting at 1440p is Ultra, providing the highest visual quality while maintaining an average of 76 FPS.

At 1920x1080, all presets exceed 60 FPS, with Low (240 FPS), Medium (184 FPS), High (155 FPS), and Ultra (118 FPS) all comfortably playable. The best setting at 1080p is Ultra, which delivers an average of 118 FPS. For players prioritizing maximum visual quality, 1440p Ultra and 1080p Ultra are the optimal choices, while 4K users should stick to Medium settings to stay above the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, but only at Low (84 FPS average) or Medium (64 FPS average) settings. The High preset drops to 54 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 41 FPS average, both below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p for this combo?

A: Ultra settings are the best choice at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 76 FPS. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at 1440p maintain averages above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996, which is within 0.9% of all its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is 0.2% faster, the Intel Core i7-14700KF is 0.2% slower, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.7% slower, and the Intel Core i7-14700K is 0.9% slower.

Q: What GPU alternatives perform similarly to the RTX 3070 Ti?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile is 0.1% faster, the AMD Radeon RX 6800 is 0.5% slower, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is 0.5% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 is 1.6% slower. All of these would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum.

Q: Is the 1080p Ultra preset playable?

A: Yes, the 1920x1080 Ultra preset averages 118 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold. All 1080p presets are playable, with Low averaging 240 FPS, Medium averaging 184 FPS, and High averaging 155 FPS.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS recorded is 101, with an average of 119 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS. This shows consistent performance above the playability threshold.