Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a remarkably strong performance profile for Minimum, with benchmark data showing it clears the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution and preset, including 4K Ultra. The pairing’s only limitation is at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, where the average frame rate dips to 53 FPS, but every other configuration—from 1080p Low to 1440p Ultra—remains comfortably above the playable mark. This is a system built for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and surprisingly capable 4K performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have closely matched rivals that would produce near-identical performance in Minimum. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F sits in a tight cluster of high-end processors, with its average benchmark score of 69996 placing it just 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875) and 0.2% below the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70163). The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515) trails by 0.7%, while the Intel Core i7-14700K (69355) is 0.9% behind. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning any of these four CPUs would deliver effectively identical frame rates when paired with the same GPU. The 9700F’s 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs underscores that it is not a bottleneck in this configuration.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 43223 positions it almost exactly alongside three other graphics cards. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262) is a mere 0.1% faster, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268) also leads by 0.1%. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43301) is 0.2% ahead, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (43667) is 1% faster. For Minimum, any of these GPU alternatives would produce frame rates within the margin of measurement error of the RTX 4070 SUPER. The GPU’s 83rd percentile ranking among all graphics cards confirms it is a strong performer, though the CPU’s higher percentile suggests the processor is relatively more dominant in this pairing.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases, with the CPU’s role diminishing at higher settings. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is substantial: the average frame rate drops from 310 FPS at Low to 152 FPS at Ultra, a 51% reduction. This scaling indicates that even at 1080p Ultra, the RTX 4070 SUPER is being pushed harder, but the Ryzen 7 9700F has ample headroom to feed the GPU. The 1080p Low score of 310 FPS demonstrates the CPU’s ability to drive extremely high frame rates without becoming a limiting factor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with lower absolute numbers. The Low setting averages 200 FPS, dropping to 98 FPS at Ultra—a 51% reduction from the Low baseline. When comparing 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra, the average falls from 152 FPS to 98 FPS, a 35% decrease that is primarily attributable to the increased pixel count. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The Low setting averages 108 FPS, but Ultra drops to 53 FPS—a 51% reduction. The jump from 1440p Ultra (98 FPS) to 4K Ultra (53 FPS) represents a 46% performance loss, confirming that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the limiting factor at 4K resolution.

The data supports a clear conclusion: the Ryzen 7 9700F is never the bottleneck in Minimum across any tested configuration. Even at 1080p Low with 310 FPS average, the CPU maintains sufficient throughput. The GPU’s role becomes progressively more important as resolution and settings increase, with the most demanding scenario—4K Ultra—being the only configuration where the combination fails to maintain 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4070 SUPER delivers outstanding performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 310 FPS, while High averages 199 FPS. The Medium preset averages 237 FPS, with a minimum of 202 FPS and a maximum of 273 FPS, indicating consistent frame pacing. The Ultra preset averages 152 FPS, which is still more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold. This resolution is clearly where the combination excels, providing headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors even at maximum quality.

At 2560x1440, performance remains excellent. The Low preset averages 200 FPS, while High averages 128 FPS. Medium delivers 153 FPS on average, with a minimum of 130 FPS and a maximum of 176 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 98 FPS, comfortably above the playable threshold. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 35% performance at Ultra settings, but the absolute numbers remain high enough for smooth gameplay on 144Hz displays.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. The Low preset averages 108 FPS, which is still very playable. Medium averages 82 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS—the minimum stays above the 60 FPS threshold, but the margin is thinner. High averages 69 FPS, just 9 FPS above the playable mark. The Ultra preset averages 53 FPS, dipping below the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to meet the playable standard.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Minimum, and it does so with authority at most settings. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 152 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true: all four presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 98 FPS. At 3840x2160, three of the four presets are playable: Low (108 FPS), Medium (82 FPS), and High (69 FPS) all exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

The only failure point is 4K Ultra, which averages 53 FPS—7 FPS below the playable threshold. This is not a catastrophic shortfall, and the data suggests that a slight reduction in settings would restore playability. However, for users who insist on maximum quality at 4K, this combination falls short. The benchmark data indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the limiting factor at this resolution, as the CPU’s performance percentile (94th) is significantly higher than the GPU’s (83rd).

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains 60+ FPS is Ultra, which averages 152 FPS. This is the optimal choice for users who prioritize visual quality without sacrificing frame rate. The enormous headroom—152 FPS is over 2.5 times the playable threshold—means that even the most demanding settings are easily handled.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is also Ultra, averaging 98 FPS. This provides an excellent balance of visual fidelity and performance, with enough margin above 60 FPS to accommodate demanding scenes. The 98 FPS average is well-suited for 144Hz monitors, though users with 165Hz or higher displays might prefer the High preset at 128 FPS for additional smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, averaging 69 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for 4K gaming. The Medium preset at 82 FPS offers a safer margin, but High provides better visual quality while still clearing the playable threshold. The Ultra preset at 53 FPS is the only non-playable configuration in the entire dataset, so users targeting 4K should avoid it.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3712 tested combinations for Minimum, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 644th. This places it in the top 17% of all tested configurations, which is a strong result given the game’s age and the hardware’s relative modernity. The rank reflects the combination’s ability to deliver high frame rates across most resolutions and settings, with only the 4K Ultra configuration failing to meet the playable threshold.

The 644th rank out of 3712 is particularly impressive when considering that the CPU ranks in the 94th percentile among all processors and the GPU ranks in the 83rd percentile among all graphics cards. The combination outperforms its individual component percentiles, suggesting efficient pairing with no significant bottleneck. The rank also indicates that there are 643 configurations that perform better, but these likely involve higher-tier GPUs such as the RTX 4090 or Radeon RX 7900 XTX, which would provide additional 4K Ultra headroom. For the vast majority of playable scenarios, this combination delivers excellent performance that would satisfy most users.