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Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers strong frame rates at every setting level. Low settings produce an average of 184.8 FPS, Medium reaches 144.9 FPS, High drops to 123.2 FPS, and Ultra still holds 90.1 FPS. All four presets at this resolution clear the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin, with Ultra maintaining a 30.1 FPS buffer over the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with reduced headroom. Low settings average 119.5 FPS, Medium comes in at 91.2 FPS, High reaches 78.8 FPS, and Ultra lands at 61.2 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one at this resolution that sits close to the 60 FPS line, while the lower presets provide comfortable margins. The jump from Medium to Ultra costs 30.0 FPS on average, which represents a meaningful visual-to-performance tradeoff.

The 3840x2160 results tell a different story. At 4K, only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 66.2 FPS. Medium drops to 47.7 FPS, High falls further to 39.5 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 31.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 34.3 FPS, which shows how demanding 4K rendering is for this GPU. The system cannot maintain playable frame rates at Medium or higher settings in 4K.

The data does not include min or max FPS values, so the analysis relies on average frame rates. The trend across all resolutions is consistent: each step up in settings costs a significant portion of performance, and resolution scaling has a larger impact than preset changes when moving from 1440p to 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database show that the Ryzen 9 5900X sits in a tightly contested performance band. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H scores 41263, which is 0.3% below the Ryzen 9 5900X's average benchmark score. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H follows at 41215, a 0.4% deficit, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 matches at 41208, also 0.4% behind. On the other side, the Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 41576, which is 0.5% ahead. These four processors would behave nearly identically in this game, so users with any of these chips should expect very similar CPU-limited performance.

For the GPU, the RTX 2070 SUPER's nearest rivals are all within 1.5% of its average benchmark score. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, which is 1.0% lower than the RTX 2070 SUPER. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, 1.2% higher, and the Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.3% higher. The Intel Arc A750 leads this group at 20582, 1.5% ahead. These four GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, so any of them paired with a similar CPU would land in the same performance tier.

The combined rank for this specific CPU-GPU pairing in Minimum is 2258 out of 3712 tested combinations. That places this system in the upper portion of the database, though not near the top. The CPU sits at the 87th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 65th percentile against all GPUs. This imbalance suggests the graphics card is the limiting factor in demanding scenarios, while the processor has substantial headroom.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 90.1 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for 1080p users who want maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The 30.1 FPS margin above the threshold provides some buffer for demanding scenes, though the absence of min FPS data means transient dips cannot be verified.

At 2560x1440, Ultra also qualifies as the best playable setting, averaging 61.2 FPS. The margin here is only 1.2 FPS above the 60 FPS line, which is tight. Users who prefer additional headroom could step down to High at 78.8 FPS, but the data supports Ultra as technically playable. The database records Ultra as the best setting at this resolution, so it is the officially recommended choice.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Low, which averages 66.2 FPS. Medium falls to 47.7 FPS, below the threshold, so Low is the only viable option for 4K gaming. The 6.2 FPS margin above 60 FPS is modest, and users should expect occasional slowdowns in heavy scenes given the lack of min FPS data. For consistent performance at 4K, further lowering internal resolution or using upscaling would be necessary, though the database does not include such measurements.

The Verdict

This system can run Minimum, but the answer depends heavily on resolution and preset expectations. At 1920x1080, the verdict is clear: all four presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra delivering 90.1 FPS. This is a fully playable configuration at maximum settings. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear the threshold, with Ultra at 61.2 FPS. The system handles 1440p gaming capably, though Ultra settings leave little room for error.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more restrictive. Only Low settings achieve playable frame rates, averaging 66.2 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with Ultra dropping to 31.9 FPS. This system is not suited for 4K gaming at higher presets. The recorded verdict confirms this: 4K lists Low as the only playable setting, while 1440p and 1080p list all four presets as playable.

The overall assessment is that this PC is a strong 1080p and capable 1440p machine for Minimum, but it struggles at 4K beyond the lowest preset. The GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the sharp frame rate drops when moving from 1440p to 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in this game. At 1920x1080, the frame rates across presets suggest the CPU has ample headroom. Low settings hit 184.8 FPS, which is far beyond what the GPU can sustain at higher presets. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 94.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as graphical load increases. The Ryzen 9 5900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, provides enough processing power to keep up even at the highest frame rates recorded.

At 2560x1440, the CPU's role diminishes further. The frame rate range from Low to Ultra spans 119.5 FPS down to 61.2 FPS, a 58.3 FPS spread. This narrowing shows that the GPU is increasingly responsible for performance as pixel count rises. The CPU's 3DMark scores, including 9075 in the 16-thread test and 10075 in the max-thread test, indicate it can handle the game's threading demands without being a constraint.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the performance picture. The frame rates range from 66.2 FPS at Low down to 31.9 FPS at Ultra, and the CPU has minimal influence on the outcome. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are the relevant specifications here, and the data shows they are insufficient for high-preset 4K gaming. The CPU's 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and DDR4 support are not factors at this resolution.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this conclusion. At Low settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p costs 65.3 FPS, and moving from 1440p to 4K costs 53.3 FPS. At Ultra settings, the corresponding drops are 28.9 FPS and 29.3 FPS. The consistent performance degradation across resolutions points to the GPU as the primary bottleneck, especially at higher presets where the rendering load grows faster than the CPU's workload.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 60 FPS in 4K?

A: Only at Low settings, which averages 66.2 FPS. Medium drops to 47.7 FPS, High to 39.5 FPS, and Ultra to 31.9 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: Ultra is the best playable setting at 2560x1440, averaging 61.2 FPS. All four presets at this resolution clear 60 FPS.

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

A: It sits within 1.5% of the Intel Arc A750, Intel Arc B570, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, and NVIDIA Quadro M4000M in average benchmark score. Any of these would perform similarly in Minimum.

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

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. At 1920x1080, frame rates drop from 184.8 FPS at Low to 90.1 FPS at Ultra, showing that graphical settings affect performance more than CPU capability.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p Ultra?

A: The recorded average is 90.1 FPS, which is 30.1 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Does the Ryzen 9 5900X have performance rivals worth considering?

A: The Intel Core i7-14650HX is 0.5% faster, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H, Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 are all within 0.4% slower. These chips would produce nearly identical results in this game.