Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a top-tier combination for running Minimum, delivering frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and preset tested. The data confirms this system ranks 5th out of 3,712 tested hardware combinations, placing it in the top fraction of all configurations for this title. Benchmark results indicate that this PC is not merely capable of running the game, but is overwhelmingly powerful, making it suitable for maximum settings at 4K and exceptionally high refresh rates at lower resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this system each have close performance neighbors according to aggregate benchmark data, meaning other hardware could produce similar gameplay results in Minimum.

For the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, the processor’s average benchmark score of 37,943 places it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i9-14901E, which scores 37,911, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 also matches with a 37,904 average score (0.1% delta), and the Intel Core 5 211E trails by just 0.3% with a 37,829 score. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 rounds out the group with a 37,804 average (0.4% delta). In practical terms, any of these processors would offer nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum, though the Ryzen 7 9700X’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 5.50 GHz boost clock and 32 MB shared L3 cache provides the architectural foundation for these scores.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves a 77,712 average benchmark score, ranking at the 92nd percentile among all graphics cards. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, which scores 76,904, just 1.1% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT actually scores higher at 78,940, meaning the RTX 5090 D is 1.6% behind it, while the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 16 GB variants exceed the RTX 5090 D by 2.1% and 2.4% respectively (79,396 and 79,605 scores). These deltas are small enough that a user swapping between these GPUs would likely see near-identical frame rates in Minimum, especially given the game’s age. The RTX 5090 D’s 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance make it an extreme overmatch for this title’s requirements.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between the Ryzen 7 9700X and the RTX 5090 D in Minimum. At 1920x1080, the system produces 430 FPS on Low settings, indicating the GPU is far from saturated and the CPU’s single-thread performance (3,023 Geekbench single-core score) is likely the limiting factor. The 3dmark single-thread score of 1,280 and passmark single-thread score of 4,654 support this, as the 9700X’s high boost clock of 5.50 GHz is what drives these extreme frame rates.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down proportionally: 277 FPS on Low, 212 on Medium, 178 on High, and 136 on Ultra. This represents a 35.6% drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low, which aligns with a GPU-bound scenario where pixel count is the dominant factor. The RTX 5090 D’s 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate become more relevant here, though even at 1440p the GPU is still delivering over 2x the 60 FPS target at Ultra settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU workload intensifies further. Low settings yield 149 FPS, Medium drops to 114 FPS, High to 96 FPS, and Ultra to 73 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that approaches the playability threshold, yet it still clears it by 21.7%. The CPU’s role diminishes at 4K, as evidenced by the fact that the 8-thread 3dmark score of 8,184 and multithread passmark score of 37,161 are more than sufficient to feed the GPU at these resolutions. The data shows the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences across resolutions, while the CPU only matters at 1080p where frame rates exceed 400 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which runs at an average of 73 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and the system clears the playability bar with a comfortable margin. High settings produce 96 FPS, Medium runs at 114 FPS, and Low achieves 149 FPS, but Ultra is the optimal choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best setting, delivering 136 FPS average. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, providing headroom for demanding scenes or future patches. High settings reach 178 FPS, Medium hits 212 FPS, and Low runs at 277 FPS, but the Ultra preset’s 136 FPS is already so far above the target that there is no reason to drop quality.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce 210 FPS on average. This is the highest preset and the system crushes it, delivering 3.5x the playability threshold. High runs at 276 FPS, Medium at 329 FPS, and Low at 430 FPS, but the Ultra setting’s 210 FPS is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The measured minimums for Medium at 1080p are 280 FPS, indicating that even the lowest frames in that preset remain far above playable.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Minimum, and it does so with exceptional performance at every resolution and preset combination. The verdict by resolution is unequivocal: at 3840x2160, all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with Ultra being the best choice at 73 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all settings are playable, and Ultra runs at 136 FPS, comfortably above the threshold. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, and Ultra achieves 210 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play or high refresh rate displays.

The system’s rank of 5th out of 3,712 combinations puts it in the 99.87th percentile of all tested hardware for this game. No configuration in the measured data falls below 60 FPS, and the worst-case scenario (4K Ultra at 73 FPS) still provides a smooth experience. The RTX 5090 D’s 92nd percentile GPU ranking and the 9700X’s 86th percentile CPU ranking combine to create a build that is thoroughly overqualified for a 2014 title. Even at 4K Ultra, the 73 FPS average leaves room for background tasks or streaming, and the 8-core processor with 16 threads ensures no CPU bottleneck will emerge.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 149 FPS average
• Medium: 114 FPS average, with a minimum of 97 FPS and maximum of 131 FPS
• High: 96 FPS average
• Ultra: 73 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 277 FPS average
• Medium: 212 FPS average, with a minimum of 180 FPS and maximum of 244 FPS
• High: 178 FPS average
• Ultra: 136 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 430 FPS average
• Medium: 329 FPS average, with a minimum of 280 FPS and maximum of 379 FPS
• High: 276 FPS average
• Ultra: 210 FPS average

The data shows consistent scaling. Moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 35-38% across all settings, and from 1440p to 4K reduces them by another 45-48%. The gap between Low and Ultra widens with resolution: at 1080p, the difference is 220 FPS (430 vs 210), while at 4K it shrinks to 76 FPS (149 vs 73). This pattern indicates the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU handles the extreme frame rates at 1080p.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 73 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its closest GPU rival in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5090 D scores 77,712 on average, while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940, making the AMD card 1.6% faster. The RX 6650M XT is 1.1% slower with a 76,904 score.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming on this PC?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 deliver 136 FPS average, which is the most demanding preset available while still providing more than double the 60 FPS target.

Q: At which resolution does the CPU matter most?

A: At 1920x1080, where Low settings produce 430 FPS and Ultra runs at 210 FPS, the Ryzen 7 9700X’s single-thread performance (5.50 GHz boost clock, 1,280 single-thread 3dmark score) becomes more relevant than at higher resolutions.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS in the measured results?

A: No. The lowest recorded average is 73 FPS (4K Ultra), and the only minimum frame data available shows 97 FPS at 4K Medium, 180 FPS at 1440p Medium, and 280 FPS at 1080p Medium.

*Q: How does this combination rank among all tested systems for Minimum?*

A: It ranks 5th out of 3,712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 0.13% of all configurations measured for this game.