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Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X sits in a tightly contested CPU performance band. Its average benchmark score of 37,943 places it within 0.4% of three very close competitors. The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 37,911, a delta of just 0.1%, meaning the two processors are effectively interchangeable in synthetic workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 trails by the same 0.1% margin with a score of 37,904, while the Intel Core 5 211E comes in at 37,829, a 0.3% gap. Even the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132, at 37,804, is only 0.4% behind. For the game Minimum, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame pacing and CPU-bound performance characteristics.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER occupies a slightly more differentiated position in the GPU landscape. Its average benchmark score of 20,282 is within 1.5% of four rivals, but the deltas are all negative relative to those competitors. The Intel Arc A750 leads this group with 20,582, sitting 1.5% ahead of the RTX 2070 SUPER. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20,556, a 1.3% advantage, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile reaches 20,534, 1.2% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M rounds out the nearest group at 20,480, just 1% ahead. In practical terms, a system using any of these GPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Minimum, though the RTX 2070 SUPER sits at the lower edge of this performance cluster.

The CPU's 86th percentile ranking among all tested processors indicates strong overall capability, while the GPU's 65th percentile shows it is a mid-tier performer by modern standards. This combination suggests the CPU will rarely be the limiting factor, and the GPU will define the upper bounds of achievable frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

For Minimum, the data reveals a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the CPU's strength is fully exposed. The jump from Low to Ultra settings at this resolution produces a drop from 187.4 FPS to 92.5 FPS, a reduction of roughly 51%. This large spread indicates the GPU is being pushed harder as settings increase, but even at Ultra the frame rate remains far above the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert more influence. The Low preset delivers 124 FPS, while Ultra drops to 60.1 FPS, a 52% reduction. The pattern is similar to 1080p, but the absolute numbers are lower across the board, confirming that pixel count is starting to tax the RTX 2070 SUPER. The CPU still has reserve capacity, as evidenced by the 1440p Low result exceeding 120 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The Ultra preset manages only 33.3 FPS, while Low reaches 63.1 FPS. The spread between presets is now roughly 47%, but the key observation is that even the best-case Low setting barely clears the 60 FPS mark. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for this game's demands; the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit memory bus are what limit performance at 4K. The scaling from 1440p Low (124 FPS) to 4K Low (63.1 FPS) represents a 49% performance loss, which is almost entirely attributable to the GPU's rendering workload. Benchmark results indicate the CPU contributes meaningfully at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU is the sole bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides average FPS figures for twelve configurations, spanning three resolutions and four quality presets. Minimum FPS and maximum FPS values were not captured in the database, so the analysis relies on average frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces 187.4 FPS average. Medium delivers 146.4 FPS, a 22% reduction from Low. High reaches 121.6 FPS, down another 17% from Medium. Ultra yields 92.5 FPS, a 24% drop from High. The cumulative effect from Low to Ultra is a 51% reduction in average frame rate, yet every preset at this resolution remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data shows that 1080p Ultra is not only playable, it leaves substantial margin for frame rate fluctuations.

At 2560x1440, Low produces 124 FPS average. Medium follows at 92.4 FPS, a 25% decrease. High drops to 80.1 FPS, another 13% reduction. Ultra settles at 60.1 FPS, a 25% decline from High. The progression from Low to Ultra costs 52% of the frame rate. Ultra sits right at the 60 FPS threshold, meaning it is technically playable but with minimal headroom. High offers a more comfortable buffer at 80.1 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope narrows considerably. Low averages 63.1 FPS, just above the playability threshold. Medium drops to 52.5 FPS, a 17% reduction that pushes it below 60 FPS. High falls to 40.4 FPS, a 23% loss from Medium. Ultra manages only 33.3 FPS, a further 18% decline. Only the Low preset at 4K clears the 60 FPS bar, and even that result is marginal. The other three presets at this resolution fall short of playable performance by significant margins, ranging from 7.5 FPS below threshold for Medium to 26.7 FPS below for Ultra.

The Verdict

This system can run Minimum, but the playable range depends heavily on the chosen resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 92.5 FPS, which is the best playable configuration at this resolution and provides a smooth experience with room for demanding scenes. Even the most demanding setting is 54% above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain playable. The Ultra preset averages 60.1 FPS, which technically meets the 60 FPS requirement but leaves very little tolerance for frame drops. The High preset at 80.1 FPS is a safer choice for sustained smoothness, offering 33% more headroom than Ultra. For users who prioritize visual quality over absolute frame rate stability, Ultra is acceptable; for those who want a buffer, High is the recommended setting.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 63.1 FPS. This result is within 5% of the playability minimum, so frame pacing could be inconsistent in busy scenes. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 52.5, 40.4, and 33.3 FPS respectively. The verdict is clear: 4K gaming is only viable at Low settings, and even then the margin is thin. Users targeting 4K should consider lowering resolution or accepting reduced visual fidelity.

The overall assessment: this combo delivers playable performance at 1080p and 1440p across all presets, and at 4K only on Low. The 60 FPS threshold is the defining boundary, and the data shows the system crosses it reliably at the two lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3,712 tested combinations in the database for Minimum, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2,129th. This places it in the 43rd percentile of all tested combos, meaning roughly 57% of configurations deliver better performance in this game. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-tier position rather than any CPU deficiency, as the 9700X's 86th percentile CPU ranking is substantially higher than the GPU's 65th percentile.

The rank of 2,129 out of 3,712 indicates that while this system is far from the bottom of the performance distribution, it is not positioned for high-refresh-rate or maximum-quality gaming. The RTX 2070 SUPER, with its 65th percentile GPU ranking, anchors the system's overall capability. Users comparing against other combos should expect this setup to outperform roughly 43% of tested configurations, with the CPU contributing more to the positive side of that equation than the GPU.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 63.1 FPS. Medium (52.5 FPS), High (40.4 FPS), and Ultra (33.3 FPS) all fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset averages 60.1 FPS, making it technically playable. However, the High preset at 80.1 FPS provides a more comfortable margin above the 60 FPS minimum.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to nearby GPUs?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 20,282 is 1% to 1.5% lower than the Intel Arc A750 (20,582), Intel Arc B570 (20,556), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534), and NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20,480).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the spread from Low (187.4 FPS) to Ultra (92.5 FPS) shows the GPU handling increasing load, but the CPU has sufficient headroom to maintain high frame rates even at Ultra.

Q: What frame rate does this system achieve at 1080p with High settings?

A: The recorded average is 121.6 FPS, which is roughly double the 60 FPS playability threshold, indicating smooth performance with significant headroom.

Q: How does this combo rank overall in the database?

A: It ranks 2,129th out of 3,712 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the performance distribution for Minimum.