Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a broad range of performance in Minimum, a third-person shooter from June 2014. The recorded data shows a system that is heavily influenced by resolution and preset selection, with clear thresholds for playability at the common 1080p and 1440p standards. At 4K, the combination falls short of the 60 FPS threshold across all tested settings, making that resolution viable only for users willing to accept lower frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows strong headroom across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 170 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this combination. Medium delivers 131.5 FPS, while High reaches 110.7 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 84 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drop is noticeable but the system remains largely playable. The Low preset averages 107.1 FPS, and Medium follows at 84.1 FPS. High still clears the threshold with 71.3 FPS, but Ultra falls to 53.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS mark.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 SUPER becomes the limiting factor. The Low preset averages 56.4 FPS, just under the playability threshold. Medium drops to 45.5 FPS, High to 37.9 FPS, and Ultra to 27.3 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach 60 FPS, and the scaling between Low and Ultra shows a reduction of roughly half the frame rate when moving from the least to the most demanding settings at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom across all tested configurations. The Ryzen 9 7900X, with 12 cores and 24 threads, scores in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within a narrow margin of its average benchmark score. This suggests that processor performance is not the bottleneck in Minimum.

The resolution scaling confirms this interpretation. At 1080p, the system achieves 170 FPS on Low, which is a high enough frame rate to indicate that neither component is heavily taxed. At 1440p, the frame rate drops by roughly 37% on Low compared to 1080p, and at 4K, the same preset drops by roughly 47% compared to 1440p. These reductions align with the increased pixel count and the GPU's bandwidth and compute limits.

The GPU's average benchmark score places it in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are within a 1.6% margin. This positions the RTX 2060 SUPER as a mid-range part that can handle 1080p and 1440p well but struggles with 4K in this title. The CPU's high single-thread and multi-thread scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 29300, suggest it would not limit frame rates even at the lowest presets where CPU overhead is more likely to matter.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database are all within a 0.6% delta of its average score. The AMD EPYC 7313P is 0.2% ahead, the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 is 0.3% behind, the Intel Xeon 634 is 0.6% ahead, and the Intel Core i7-14700F is 0.6% behind. In practical terms, any of these processors would produce nearly identical frame rates when paired with the same GPU in Minimum.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are also tightly clustered. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is 0.4% behind, the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 is 0.5% behind, the AMD Radeon RX 460 is 1.5% behind, and the Intel Arc A770M is 1.6% behind. These deltas are small enough that swapping the RTX 2060 SUPER for any of these would not meaningfully change the playability verdict at any resolution. A user with one of these alternatives should expect similar FPS values, with the same pattern of 1080p and 1440p playability and 4K falling short.

The Verdict

The recorded data answers the question directly. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, including Ultra at 84 FPS. This is a fully playable configuration for Minimum at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the system is also playable, but with a caveat. The High preset averages 71.3 FPS, which clears the threshold, and Low and Medium are higher still. Ultra, however, averages 53.3 FPS, which does not meet the 60 FPS threshold. The best playable setting at 1440p is High, according to the database's verdict data.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot maintain 60 FPS on any preset. The highest average is 56.4 FPS on Low, which is below the playability threshold. The verdict data lists no playable settings at this resolution, and the best settings field is null, indicating that the system is not recommended for 4K play in this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, there is no preset that reaches 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 56.4 FPS, but since the database records no playable settings for this resolution, the recommendation is to avoid 4K or accept a sub-60 FPS experience.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 71.3 FPS. This is the best settings choice, as it offers a balance of visual quality and frame rate. Medium and Low also qualify, but High provides the highest quality among the playable options.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 84 FPS. This is the best settings choice, as it delivers the maximum visual fidelity while maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination at 2684 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the lower portion of the overall distribution, which is consistent with the GPU's mid-range standing. The rank reflects the fact that the RTX 2060 SUPER limits 4K performance, while the CPU's high percentile does not compensate for the GPU's resolution ceiling.

The rank is not a measure of failure, but rather a positioning relative to all other tested hardware pairs. For a game released in 2014, the combination still delivers a smooth experience at 1080p and a playable one at 1440p, which is a relevant result for users with those display resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS for Ultra at 1080p is 84, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

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

A: High is the best playable setting at 1440p, with an average of 71.3 FPS. Ultra falls below the threshold at 53.3 FPS.

Q: Is 4K playable with this CPU and GPU combination?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest recorded average is 56.4 FPS on Low, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. No preset at 4K reaches a playable frame rate.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X has an average benchmark score of 53288. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7313P, scores 53206, a delta of 0.2%. The Intel Xeon 634 is 0.6% ahead, while the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 and Intel Core i7-14700F are 0.3% and 0.6% behind, respectively.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is 0.4% behind, the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 is 0.5% behind, the AMD Radeon RX 460 is 1.5% behind, and the Intel Arc A770M is 1.6% behind.

Q: What frame rate does the Low preset produce at 1920x1080?

A: The Low preset at 1080p produces an average of 170 FPS, the highest recorded value for this combination.