Minimum

This PC configuration delivers exceptional performance in Minimum, with measured frame rates far exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold across every resolution and preset tested. The data shows a combination that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet still capable of astonishing frame rates at 1080p.

FAQ

Q: What is the best quality preset this PC can run at 4K (3840x2160) while staying above 60 FPS?

A: The data shows Ultra settings run at an average of 73 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. High settings reach 96 FPS, Medium hits 114 FPS, and Low achieves 149 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69,996, placing it 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875) and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515). It trails the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70,163) by 0.2% and the Intel Core i7-14700K (69,355) by 0.9%.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 277 FPS, while Ultra runs at 136 FPS. This represents a 141 FPS drop when moving to maximum quality, though both remain far above the playable threshold.

Q: Which component has the higher percentile ranking among its peers?

A: The CPU ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. Both are top-tier hardware, but the processor holds a slightly higher relative position.

Q: Does this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K with demanding settings?

A: Yes. The verdict data confirms Ultra settings at 3840x2160 produce an average of 73 FPS, which is 13 FPS above the playable threshold. All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are listed as playable at 4K.

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

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D posts an average benchmark score of 77,712. It is 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904) and 1.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940) is 1.6% ahead of it. The Tesla P100 variants lead by 2.1% and 2.4% respectively.

Best Settings per Resolution

The measured data indicates this system can run the most demanding preset at every resolution while maintaining well over 60 FPS.

• 3840x2160: Ultra preset, 73 FPS average. The most demanding option stays comfortably above the playable threshold. High yields 96 FPS, Medium 114 FPS, and Low 149 FPS for those prioritizing higher refresh rates.
• 2560x1440: Ultra preset, 136 FPS average. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. Medium runs at 212 FPS, High at 178 FPS, and Low reaches 277 FPS.
• 1920x1080: Ultra preset, 210 FPS average. The lowest resolution still delivers triple-digit frame rates at maximum quality. Medium hits 329 FPS, High 276 FPS, and Low reaches 430 FPS.

The clear takeaway: Ultra settings are viable at all resolutions. The system never dips below 73 FPS even at 4K with maximum quality, making settings selection purely a matter of display refresh rate and personal preference.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide reference points for what other hardware would deliver comparable results in this game.

CPU side: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F's average benchmark score of 69,996 places it in a tight cluster with four other processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875) and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515) are within 0.2% and 0.7% respectively, meaning systems built around those chips would produce nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i7-14700KF (70,163) sits a marginal 0.2% higher, while the Intel Core i7-14700K (69,355) trails by 0.9%. In a game like Minimum, where the GPU dominates at higher resolutions, all four alternatives would behave effectively the same as the 9700F.

GPU side: The RTX 5090 D's average score of 77,712 is closely matched by the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904), which is only 1.1% slower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940) and both NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants (79,396 and 79,605) are 1.6% to 2.4% faster. These deltas are small enough that in-game frame rates would be nearly indistinguishable, particularly given the high baseline performance. A system with any of these GPUs paired with a similar-tier CPU would deliver broadly comparable results in Minimum.

The practical implication: buyers seeking similar performance could target any of these rival components without expecting a meaningful change in playability. The 60 FPS threshold is cleared by such a wide margin that the small benchmark differences among these parts would not alter the experience.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Minimum, and it does so with extraordinary headroom. The verdict data lists every settings preset as playable at every resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system runs Ultra at 73 FPS, exceeding the playable threshold by 13 FPS. High settings reach 96 FPS, Medium 114 FPS, and Low 149 FPS. The 4K experience is fully smooth at maximum quality, with room to spare for competitive play at lower presets.

At 2560x1440, performance jumps dramatically. Ultra runs at 136 FPS—more than double the 60 FPS requirement. Medium hits 212 FPS, and Low reaches 277 FPS. This resolution offers the best balance of visual fidelity and high refresh rate capability.

At 1920x1080, the system becomes a frame rate monster. Ultra delivers 210 FPS, Medium 329 FPS, and Low 430 FPS. Even the most demanding settings produce frame rates suitable for the fastest displays.

The verdict is unambiguous: this combination is overqualified for Minimum. The weakest measured result—73 FPS at 4K Ultra—is still robustly above the playability standard. No settings adjustment is required for a smooth experience at any resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the two components, with the GPU taking the dominant role as resolution increases.

At 1920x1080: The CPU has the most influence here. The frame rate spread from Low (430 FPS) to Ultra (210 FPS) demonstrates that lower resolutions allow the CPU to feed frames faster than the GPU can render at higher settings. The 9700F's strong single-thread score of 4,691 and multithread score of 36,470 provide ample headroom, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as settings increase.

At 2560x1440: The GPU's workload grows. Low runs at 277 FPS versus 430 FPS at 1080p—a 153 FPS drop—showing the pixel count beginning to constrain performance. Ultra drops from 210 FPS at 1080p to 136 FPS at 1440p, a 74 FPS reduction. The scaling suggests the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are increasingly taxed, though still never close to a bottleneck.

At 3840x2160: The GPU is decisively the limiting factor. Low falls to 149 FPS, a 128 FPS drop from the 1080p Low result. Ultra drops to 73 FPS, a 137 FPS reduction from 1080p Ultra. The CPU's role diminishes as the GPU's rendering load quadruples in pixel count from 1080p to 4K. The RTX 5090 D's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate are being pushed, but the system still clears 60 FPS at maximum settings.

The pattern is consistent: at 1080p, the CPU contributes meaningfully to frame rate ceilings; at 4K, the GPU dictates performance almost entirely. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking ensures it never becomes a weak link, even at 1080p Low where it must sustain 430 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific pairing of AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 5th out of 3,712 tested combinations in Minimum. The top-5 placement places it among the fastest configurations the benchmark database has recorded for this game.

The rank reflects the combined strength of both components. The CPU's 94th percentile standing and the GPU's 92nd percentile ranking combine to place this system in the 99.9th percentile of tested combos by rank position. Only four other configurations out of 3,712 produced higher measured frame rates.

Given the measured performance—73 FPS minimum across all tested scenarios at 4K Ultra—this rank is unsurprising. The system does not merely clear the playable threshold; it obliterates it at every resolution and preset. The 5th place ranking confirms that for Minimum, this hardware sits at the very apex of the performance curve, with only a handful of exotic or future configurations exceeding its results.

The practical takeaway: no other tested combination in the database offers meaningfully better playability for this title. The system is positioned at the extreme high end of the performance spectrum.