Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a dominant combination for Minimum, ranking in the top 17.4% of all tested combos. The data shows this system delivers high frame rates across all resolutions, with performance scaling cleanly from 1080p up to 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

This hardware pairing achieves a combo rank of 644 out of 3712 tested combinations. That places it in the 82.6th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly 83% of all other CPU-GPU pairings tested for this game. The ranking reflects a system that is significantly overqualified for Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014.

The CPU's individual performance is a key contributor. The Ryzen 9 5900X sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41376. Its 12-core, 24-thread configuration with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz provides substantial headroom for any game logic or physics calculations. The GPU is similarly strong, ranking in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 43223. When combined, these components create a system that is clearly in the upper echelon of performance, with the measured FPS data confirming its strength.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data indicates that this game is largely GPU-bound at higher settings, but the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions and lower presets. The scaling between resolution and settings reveals how the workload shifts.

At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces 310 FPS. This is an extreme frame rate that suggests the GPU is not the limiting factor; the CPU and its Zen 3 architecture are capable of feeding the graphics card with enough data to achieve this level. Dropping to 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the frame rate falls to 53 FPS, a massive reduction from the 1080p Low result. This dramatic drop indicates that at 4K Ultra, the workload shifts almost entirely to the GPU, whose rendering demands overwhelm the performance advantage of the CPU.

The gap between presets illustrates this balance. At 2560x1440, moving from Low (200 FPS) to Ultra (98 FPS) represents a 51% performance decrease. This is a clear sign that the GPU's fill rate and shading capabilities are being increasingly taxed as settings rise. At 1920x1080, the same Low-to-Ultra transition drops from 310 FPS to 152 FPS, a 51% reduction as well, but the absolute numbers remain so high that the game is never in danger of becoming unplayable. The conclusion from the data is that while the CPU is strong enough to push very high frame rates at 1080p, the GPU's performance at 4K is the definitive bottleneck for the highest visual quality settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all settings and resolutions. The system consistently exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold, with only one exception.

At 1920x1080, the results are exceptionally high. Low settings produce an average of 310 FPS. Medium settings yield an average of 237 FPS, with a minimum of 202 FPS and a maximum of 273 FPS. High settings average 199 FPS. Ultra settings still deliver an impressive average of 152 FPS. These numbers show that at 1080p, the system has massive performance reserves.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains outstanding. Low settings average 200 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 153 FPS, with a minimum of 130 FPS and a maximum of 176 FPS. High settings average 128 FPS. Ultra settings deliver a very playable average of 98 FPS. The frame rates here are still well above what is needed for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits with the most demanding preset, but remains strong elsewhere. Low settings average 108 FPS. Medium settings average 82 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS. High settings average 69 FPS. Ultra settings is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 53 FPS. This is the sole instance in the data where the combo fails to maintain playable frame rates.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Minimum effectively. The verdict by resolution is clear: the combination of the Ryzen 9 5900X and RTX 4070 SUPER clears the 60 FPS threshold in nearly every configuration.

At 3840x2160, the system achieves playable frame rates on High, Low, and Medium settings. The best playable setting is High, which produces an average of 69 FPS. The Ultra preset, at 53 FPS, is the only non-playable configuration in the entire dataset.

At 2560x1440, all tested settings are playable. Low, Medium, High, and Ultra all clear 60 FPS. The best setting is Ultra, with an average of 98 FPS. This resolution offers the ideal balance of visual fidelity and performance.

At 1920x1080, every setting is not only playable but delivers exceptionally high frame rates. Ultra settings produce an average of 152 FPS, making it the best setting available. The system is so powerful at this resolution that the game will run smoothly on any configuration.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering other hardware, the benchmark data provides close rivals for both the CPU and GPU that would yield similar performance.

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are all within a narrow performance band. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H scores 41263, which is 0.3% lower than the Ryzen 9 5900X. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H scores 41215, a 0.4% difference. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 also scores 41208, another 0.4% difference. On the higher side, the Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 41576, which is 0.5% higher. These rivals are all within 0.5% of the Ryzen 9 5900X's performance, meaning they would produce nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

The GPU's nearest rivals show similar consistency. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4070 SUPER. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268, also 0.1% lower. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301, a 0.2% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, which is 1% higher. These GPUs would deliver very similar frame rates, with the RTX 4090 Mobile offering a slight edge in GPU-bound scenarios.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of 60 FPS or higher at each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is High, which achieves an average of 69 FPS. While Medium is also playable at 82 FPS, High offers superior visual quality while still clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset is not viable at this resolution due to its 53 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Ultra, which achieves an average of 98 FPS. This allows users to max out the game's visual options while maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The performance headroom is substantial, with a 38 FPS buffer.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, which achieves an average of 152 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and the system handles it with ease. The combination of maximum visual quality and high frame rates makes this the best experience the game can offer.