Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers a commanding performance profile in Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. The measured data shows this combination is not merely capable but overwhelmingly dominant at standard gaming resolutions, with performance scaling predictably as resolution increases. Across all tested settings, the average frame rates are exceptionally high, indicating that this hardware pairing is well-suited for high-refresh-rate displays, even at 4K. The data reveals a consistent hierarchy where lower settings yield substantially higher frame rates, but the more demanding presets still remain comfortably playable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides average FPS figures for three resolutions and four settings presets, with no recorded minimum or maximum frame rate values. At 1920x1080, the performance is extraordinary. The Low preset achieves an average of 340.3 FPS, which is the highest recorded score across the entire test suite. The Medium preset delivers 264.1 FPS, while High comes in at 220.5 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still maintains an impressive average of 169.7 FPS. These figures suggest that at 1080p, the GPU is rarely the limiting factor, and the system is likely constrained by CPU or engine-level frame rate limits rather than raw graphics processing power.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally strong, though the scaling shows a clear reduction as pixel count increases. The Low preset averages 219 FPS, which is a substantial 121.3 FPS drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium follows at 166 FPS, High at 144.1 FPS, and Ultra at 107.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 111.4 FPS, indicating that the preset choice has a significant impact on the final frame rate. Even at Ultra settings, the average FPS is nearly double the 60 FPS playable threshold, demonstrating the headroom available with this hardware.

At 3840x2160, the performance scales down further but remains robust. The Low preset averages 115.9 FPS, which is the only 4K result exceeding the 100 FPS mark. Medium averages 92 FPS, High averages 78.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 59.6 FPS. This last figure is critical: it is the only measured result that falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K misses the target by a razor-thin margin of 0.4 FPS, suggesting that a minor settings tweak or driver update could push it over the line. The progression from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent pattern where each resolution step roughly halves the frame rate for a given preset, though the exact scaling varies.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals an interesting dynamic regarding which component plays a more significant role at each resolution. The Ryzen 9 7900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, provides substantial processing headroom, while the RTX 5070 Ti brings 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and a 256-bit memory bus. At 1920x1080, the performance gap between presets is relatively narrow compared to higher resolutions. The difference between Low (340.3 FPS) and Ultra (169.7 FPS) is 170.6 FPS, which is significant, but the absolute values are so high that CPU limitations likely come into play. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1093 and max-thread score of 12536 suggest strong single-core and multi-core performance, which helps sustain high frame rates even with lower GPU utilization.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert more influence. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p is more pronounced for lower presets. The Low preset loses 121.3 FPS (from 340.3 to 219), while the Ultra preset loses 62.1 FPS (from 169.7 to 107.6). This differential suggests that the CPU becomes less of a bottleneck as resolution increases, because the GPU has more work per frame. The RTX 5070 Ti's FP32 performance of 43.94 TFLOPS and texture rate of 686.6 GTexel/s indicate substantial compute capability, which is increasingly utilized at higher resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The frame rate differences between presets compress further, with the gap between Low (115.9 FPS) and Ultra (59.6 FPS) narrowing to 56.3 FPS. This compression is typical of GPU-bound scenarios where pixel throughput becomes the primary constraint. The RTX 5070 Ti's memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s is a key factor here, as 4K rendering requires massive data throughput. The CPU's role diminishes at this resolution, with the Ryzen 9 7900X's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29300 providing ample headroom that goes largely unused. In summary, the data indicates a CPU-bound scenario at 1080p, a balanced workload at 1440p, and a GPU-bound scenario at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 9 7900X and RTX 5070 Ti achieves a rank of 365 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the top 9.8% of all configurations, which is a strong showing for a modern high-end system. The percentile rankings for the individual components support this: the CPU sits at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The disparity between the component percentiles and the combo rank suggests that the game benefits slightly more from CPU performance than GPU performance, or that the specific combination has good synergy.

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide context for its performance tier. The AMD EPYC 7313P has an average score of 53206, which is just 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 9 7900X's average of 53288. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53469, a 0.3% difference. The Intel Xeon 634 scores 52974 (0.6% lower), and the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53620 (0.6% higher). These deltas are all within a single percentage point, indicating that the Ryzen 9 7900X is positioned very closely to several other high-end processors in terms of overall benchmark performance.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a slightly wider spread. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50001, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 5070 Ti's 49957. The Intel Arc A550M scores 49737 (0.4% lower), the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT scores 50951 (2% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT scores 48477 (3.1% lower). These comparisons suggest that the RTX 5070 Ti performs at a level roughly equivalent to the RX Vega 64 in this benchmark suite, though it is important to note that these are synthetic benchmarks rather than game-specific tests. The combo rank of 365 out of 3712 indicates that while this system is well above average, there are still 364 configurations that deliver higher frame rates in Minimum, likely featuring even more powerful GPUs or CPUs.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo at 1080p?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 achieves the highest recorded average of 340.3 FPS. This is nearly six times the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 4K with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 59.6, which falls 0.4 FPS short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset is the best playable option at 4K, averaging 78.8 FPS.

Q: How does the performance scale from 1080p to 1440p?

A: For the Ultra preset, the frame rate drops from 169.7 FPS at 1080p to 107.6 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 62.1 FPS or approximately 36.6%. For the Low preset, the drop is from 340.3 to 219 FPS, a reduction of 121.3 FPS or approximately 35.6%.

Q: Which component is more critical for this game at 1440p?

A: The data suggests a balanced workload at 2560x1440. The frame rate differences between presets are larger than at 1080p but smaller than at 4K, indicating that both the CPU and GPU contribute significantly to the final performance.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: This Ryzen 9 7900X and RTX 5070 Ti combination ranks 365th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 9.8% of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: Does the game support modern graphics features like DirectX 12?

A: The game's release date of June 2014 predates modern API adoption, but the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4. The benchmark data does not specify which API was used for the measurements.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that maintains at least 60 FPS, achieving an average of 169.7 FPS. This is the best choice for maximum visual quality while still providing over 100 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold. The High preset averages 220.5 FPS, while Medium and Low offer 264.1 and 340.3 FPS respectively, but these are only necessary for extreme refresh rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again delivers the best visual experience while staying well above 60 FPS, with an average of 107.6 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 1440p gaming, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over High (144.1 FPS) while still maintaining smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 166 FPS and Low at 219 FPS are available for users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset falls below the playable threshold at 59.6 FPS, so the High preset becomes the best option that maintains at least 60 FPS, averaging 78.8 FPS. The Medium preset averages 92 FPS and Low averages 115.9 FPS, but High offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for 4K gaming. Users with high-refresh-rate 4K displays might consider Medium or Low to push frame rates higher, but for standard 60 Hz displays, High is the optimal choice.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Minimum at high frame rates across nearly all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are fully playable, with the Ultra preset delivering an average of 169.7 FPS. This means users can enable maximum visual settings at 1080p and still enjoy a frame rate nearly three times the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the same holds true: all presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 107.6 FPS. This makes 1440p Ultra gaming a comfortable reality for this hardware.

At 3840x2160, there is a notable caveat. The High, Medium, and Low presets all achieve playable frame rates, with High averaging 78.8 FPS and Low reaching 115.9 FPS. However, the Ultra preset averages 59.6 FPS, narrowly missing the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only configuration in the entire test suite that does not meet the playability standard. The verdict is clear: this PC runs the game exceptionally well at 1080p and 1440p with all settings maxed out, and at 4K with High settings or lower. The only limitation is the Ultra preset at 4K, which falls just short of the target.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering this specific CPU-GPU pairing, the nearest rival data provides insight into what similar performance might look like. On the CPU side, the Intel Core i7-14700F shows an average benchmark score 0.6% higher than the Ryzen 9 7900X (53620 vs 53288). This means the i7-14700F would deliver virtually identical frame rates in Minimum, likely within a few FPS of the measured results. The AMD EPYC 7313P scores 0.2% lower, indicating nearly equivalent performance, though this is a server-oriented processor. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 0.3% higher, and the Intel Xeon 634 scores 0.6% lower, all falling within a tight performance band.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT scores 2% higher than the RTX 5070 Ti, suggesting it would produce slightly higher frame rates, potentially pushing the 4K Ultra result from 59.6 FPS to around 60.8 FPS based on the proportional scaling. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 0.1% higher, so it would likely match the RTX 5070 Ti's performance almost exactly. The Intel Arc A550M scores 0.4% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT scores 3.1% lower, meaning the latter might deliver approximately 3% fewer frames, which could drop the 4K High result from 78.8 FPS to around 76.4 FPS. For users seeking comparable gameplay experience, pairing the Ryzen 9 7900X with an RX 6900 XT would be the closest performance match with a slight edge, while the RX 6800 XT would be a small step down.