Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a decisive performance outcome for Minimum: this combination is overwhelmingly capable of running the game at the highest settings across all standard resolutions, with the only exception being 4K Ultra, where the frame rate dips below the 60 FPS threshold. Benchmark data shows this combo ranks in the 83rd percentile for GPUs and 91st for CPUs, placing it in the top tier of tested hardware. The measured FPS figures reveal a system that not only clears the playable threshold but often doubles it, making this a high-refresh-rate machine for 1440p and a very strong 4K performer at High settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data for this combo shows a clear pattern: frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings, with the system never falling below 53 FPS in any tested configuration. At 1920x1080, the results are exceptional across the board. Low settings produce an average of 310 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this combo. Medium settings deliver 237 FPS average, with a minimum of 202 FPS and a maximum of 273 FPS, indicating consistent frame pacing. High settings yield 199 FPS average, while Ultra settings still produce 152 FPS average. These numbers demonstrate that at 1080p, the system is entirely unconstrained by the CPU or GPU, with even the most demanding preset leaving substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains remarkably strong. Low settings average 200 FPS, which is a 35% reduction from the 1080p Low result, showing the expected resolution scaling. Medium settings average 153 FPS with a minimum of 130 FPS and maximum of 176 FPS. High settings produce 128 FPS average, and Ultra settings still clear the 60 FPS threshold comfortably with 98 FPS average. The data indicates that 1440p Ultra is a fully viable option, delivering frame rates that are 63% higher than the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits, but only at the highest preset. Low settings average 108 FPS, which is still well above the playable threshold. Medium settings average 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS and maximum of 95 FPS, showing that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays above 60 FPS. High settings average 69 FPS, which clears the threshold by 15%. The only configuration that fails to reach 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 53 FPS. This represents a 23% drop from High settings, indicating that the Ultra preset at 4K introduces a significant rendering load that exceeds the GPU’s capability. The scaling from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra shows a 46% reduction in average FPS, from 98 to 53, which is a substantial but expected penalty for quadrupling the pixel count.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provides context for how this combo compares to other hardware configurations. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has an average benchmark score of 53288, placing it 0.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7313P (53206) and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Xeon 634 (52974). Conversely, it trails the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 by 0.3% (53469) and the Intel Core i7-14700F by 0.6% (53620). These deltas are minimal, indicating that the 7900X performs essentially identically to these rivals in synthetic benchmarks. For gaming, this means any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, as the game is unlikely to be CPU-bound at the tested settings.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, which scores 43262, a delta of -0.1% (meaning the Quadro is 0.1% faster). The RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268 (-0.1%), the Quadro M6000 scores 43301 (-0.2%), and the RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667 (-1%). These differences are all within 1%, so a system using any of these GPUs would deliver effectively the same performance in Minimum. The RTX 4070 SUPER sits at the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of installed graphics cards. Users coming from lower-tier GPUs would see a substantial uplift, while those considering alternatives would find no meaningful difference among these four rivals.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU across different resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high (199-310 FPS) that the CPU becomes the primary limiter. The Ryzen 9 7900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, provides ample processing power, but the sheer volume of frames means that per-frame CPU overhead becomes significant. This is evident in the scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p: the 310 FPS at Low drops to 152 FPS at Ultra, a 51% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is increasingly loaded as settings rise, but the CPU still keeps pace, preventing any bottleneck from becoming severe.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The 1440p results show a 36% reduction from 1080p at High settings (199 to 128 FPS), which is consistent with the increased pixel count. The CPU continues to deliver sufficient performance, as the Ultra preset still achieves 98 FPS. The scaling from Medium to Ultra at 1440p shows a 36% drop (153 to 98 FPS), which is similar to the resolution scaling, suggesting that both CPU and GPU are working in concert without either becoming a dominant constraint.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the unequivocal bottleneck. The 4K results show a 46% reduction from 1440p at Ultra (98 to 53 FPS), which is a larger drop than the 36% seen from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings. This indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER’s rendering capacity is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra. The CPU’s role diminishes at this resolution, as the frame rate is constrained by the GPU’s pixel throughput and shading capabilities. The fact that 4K High still achieves 69 FPS while 4K Ultra drops to 53 FPS demonstrates that the Ultra preset adds a disproportionately heavy load, likely through increased shadow quality, post-processing, and texture filtering, which taxes the GPU’s 7168 shading units and 80 ROPs.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at 60 FPS or higher in nearly every tested configuration. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the threshold, with the best settings being Ultra at 152 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear the threshold, with Ultra delivering 98 FPS average. At 3840x2160, three of four presets clear the threshold: High at 69 FPS, Medium at 82 FPS, and Low at 108 FPS. The only configuration that fails to reach 60 FPS is 4K Ultra, which averages 53 FPS.

For users with a 1080p or 1440p monitor, this system offers a flawless experience at maximum settings, with enough headroom to drive high-refresh-rate displays. For 4K users, the recommendation is to use High settings for a locked 60+ FPS experience, as the 69 FPS average provides a comfortable margin above the threshold. The 4K Ultra preset is not recommended for smooth gameplay, as the 53 FPS average will produce noticeable stutter on 60 Hz displays. However, users with variable refresh rate monitors may find the 53 FPS acceptable, as it remains relatively stable based on the Medium preset’s minimum of 70 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 53, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable 4K setting is High, which averages 69 FPS.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 98 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets at 1440p clear the playable threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223, while the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262, a delta of -0.1%. The RTX 4090 Mobile is 1% faster, but all four listed rivals are within 1% of the RTX 4070 SUPER’s performance.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes more relevant due to the high frame rates (199-310 FPS). The Ryzen 9 7900X provides sufficient headroom, but the CPU’s role is more pronounced at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed.

Q: What is the best 4K setting for this combo?

A: The High preset at 3840x2160 delivers an average of 69 FPS, which is the best playable 4K option. Medium averages 82 FPS, and Low averages 108 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while maintaining 60+ FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 644 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 17.4% of all systems tested for Minimum. This indicates that it outperforms the vast majority of hardware configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 644th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the top 17.4% of all systems. This rank reflects the GPU’s 83rd percentile standing and the CPU’s 91st percentile standing, confirming that this is a high-tier configuration. The rank is primarily driven by the GPU’s strong performance at 1440p and 1080p, where it delivers frame rates well above the playable threshold. The CPU’s contribution is less critical, as its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700F, is only 0.6% faster in synthetic benchmarks, which would translate to a negligible difference in Minimum. The 4K Ultra shortfall at 53 FPS is the only weakness in this combo’s profile, but the ability to run 4K High at 69 FPS ensures that users can still enjoy a smooth experience at the highest resolution with only a modest settings reduction. Overall, the data supports a verdict of strong performance with a single caveat at 4K Ultra, making this combo a highly capable choice for Minimum at all common gaming resolutions.