Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers an overwhelming performance envelope for Minimum, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. At 4K, the most demanding Ultra preset still produces an average of 66.4 FPS, while at 1080p the same settings reach 194 FPS. This combination does not merely run the game; it saturates it, leaving no scenario where frame rate becomes a limiting factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates that this hardware combination is powerful enough to run the game at its highest visual quality at all tested resolutions. The most demanding preset tested, Ultra, remains playable across the board.

• 3840x2160 (4K): The Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 66.4 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration and stays above the 60 FPS playability threshold, with a small margin of 6.4 FPS. For a more comfortable buffer, dropping to High yields 90.7 FPS, but Ultra is definitively playable.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra settings are again the optimal pick, with an average of 123.7 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS target, providing a significant performance cushion. The gap between Ultra and High here is roughly 38.5 FPS, making the performance drop for maxing out settings quite manageable.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): The Ultra preset runs at an average of 194 FPS. This resolution is effectively a non-issue for the RTX 4090, as even the lowest preset (Low) produces 393.7 FPS, and Ultra is nearly 200 FPS. The choice is simple: use Ultra for the best visual experience.

At every resolution, the highest settings preset is the recommended option. The measured frame rates show that the GPU has substantial headroom, meaning users can prioritize image quality without compromising smooth gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, but the sheer power of both components ensures that neither becomes a bottleneck at playable settings. The scaling between presets and resolutions clarifies the workload distribution.

At 1080p, the jump from Low to Ultra reduces the average frame rate from 393.7 FPS to 194 FPS. This significant 199.7 FPS drop demonstrates that the GPU is heavily tasked by increasing visual fidelity, but the final number remains exceptionally high. The CPU, a 12-core, 24-thread Ryzen 9 7900X with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, is more than capable of feeding the GPU at these frame rates, as evidenced by the Low preset hitting 393.7 FPS.

The workload shifts further toward the GPU as resolution increases. At 1440p, the Ultra preset still achieves 123.7 FPS, while at 4K it falls to 66.4 FPS. This 57.3 FPS drop from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings is a direct consequence of the GPU's rendering load increasing with pixel count. The CPU's role becomes less prominent at 4K, as the frame rate is more constrained by the graphics card's output.

The data shows that the RTX 4090 is the primary performance driver in this pairing. The CPU provides a robust foundation, but the GPU's ability to handle the game's rendering tasks at 4K Ultra, while still maintaining 66.4 FPS, confirms that the graphics card is the defining component. The performance difference between 1080p and 4K at Ultra settings (194 FPS vs. 66.4 FPS) is a 127.6 FPS gap, which is a clear indicator of GPU scaling under increased resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing holds a strong position. The comboRankInGame field shows a rank of 115 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 3.1% of all configurations. This is a very strong result, indicating that this pairing is among the most capable for running Minimum.

The individual components also show high standing in their respective categories. The CPU's average benchmark score of 53288 places it at the 91st percentile of all CPUs tested. It is closely matched with its nearest rivals, showing a 0.2% difference from the AMD EPYC 7313P, a 0.3% difference from the Intel Xeon Phi 7290, a 0.6% difference from the Intel Xeon 634, and a 0.6% difference from the Intel Core i7-14700F. These small deltas indicate that the Ryzen 9 7900X is performance-competitive with a range of high-end server and desktop processors.

The GPU is similarly well-regarded. Its average benchmark score of 60347 places it at the 88th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc Pro A60 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (0.3% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (-2.5% delta), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 (2.9% delta). The tight clustering of these scores suggests that the RTX 4090 is at the forefront of graphics performance, and its high percentile rank confirms its capability.

The combination of a top-tier CPU and an elite GPU results in a system that is not only ranked highly in the database but also delivers the kind of raw performance that makes any game, including Minimum, run with maximum headroom.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K with the highest settings?*

A: Yes. The measured data shows that the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 66.4 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four tested settings presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

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

A: The Ultra preset is the best option, delivering an average of 123.7 FPS. This provides a high level of visual fidelity while maintaining a frame rate that is more than double the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the performance scale from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 194 FPS at 1920x1080 to 66.4 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 127.6 FPS decrease, which is expected due to the increased rendering workload on the GPU at higher resolutions.

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

A: The GPU is the primary driver of performance. The data shows a significant frame rate drop when increasing resolution, which is a GPU-bound characteristic. The CPU, while powerful, is not the limiting factor at any tested resolution.

Q: What is the combo's rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combination of AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 115th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the top 3.1% of all configurations.

Q: What average frame rate can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS for High settings at 1920x1080 is 253.7 FPS. This is a very high frame rate, well above the playability threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average frame rates measured for each resolution and settings preset combination. All data points are derived from the measured FPS list, and no minimum or maximum frame rate values were recorded.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | ----------: |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 135.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 106.0 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 90.7 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 66.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 255.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 195.8 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 162.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 123.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 393.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 304.6 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 253.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 194.0 |

The data shows a consistent progression: frame rates decrease as resolution and settings quality increase. The spread between Low and Ultra is most pronounced at 1080p, with a 199.7 FPS difference, and least pronounced at 4K, with a 69.2 FPS difference. This confirms that at lower resolutions, the CPU and GPU have more headroom to push frame rates to extreme levels, while at 4K, the GPU's rendering load becomes more significant.

The Verdict

The verdict is unequivocal: this PC can run Minimum with exceptional performance. The verdictByResolution field confirms that all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable at every resolution tested.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields an average of 66.4 FPS, which is the definitive answer for 4K gaming. The system has enough power to run the game at maximum quality without dipping below the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 123.7 FPS, providing a high-refresh-rate experience at high fidelity. Finally, at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 194 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any display.

The data confirms that the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination is not just capable of running Minimum, but it does so with a level of performance that leaves no room for compromise. The system is ranked 115th out of 3712 tested combos, and its component scores in the upper percentiles (91st for CPU, 88th for GPU) corroborate the outstanding measured results. For any user with this hardware, the optimal strategy is to enable the Ultra preset at any resolution and enjoy the game at frame rates far exceeding the playable standard.