Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination is a dominant performer in Minimum, ranking in the top quarter of all tested system pairings. The data indicates this combo delivers playable frame rates at every tested resolution, including 4K, though achieving 60 FPS at that resolution requires lowering settings from the maximum preset. The pairing excels at 1440p and 1080p, where it can run the game at its highest Ultra settings with substantial headroom above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific hardware pairing achieves a combo rank of 991 out of 3712 tested combinations in Minimum. This places it in the 73rd percentile of all systems tested, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of the combinations in the benchmark database. The ranking reflects a balanced yet powerful setup: the Ryzen 9 9900X sits in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 4070 falls in the 81st percentile among all GPUs. The high CPU percentile is particularly notable for a third-person shooter, as it ensures the processor is rarely the bottleneck, allowing the GPU to push frame rates to their limits.

The measured FPS data reinforces this strong ranking. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 136.4 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold. Even at the most demanding configuration tested — 4K Ultra — the system still manages 44.9 FPS, which is below the playable threshold but demonstrates that the hardware is capable of running the game at 4K with only a modest settings reduction. The gap between the combo's ranking and its raw performance at lower resolutions suggests that Minimum is relatively undemanding on high-end hardware, allowing this pair to excel across the board.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for each component provides context for how other hardware might behave in this system. The CPU's closest competitor in average benchmark score is the AMD EPYC 9015, which scores 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 9 9900X. This means a system with that EPYC processor would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, assuming the same GPU is used. The AMD EPYC 7313 scores 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core i9-14900 sits 1.1% ahead in average score, indicating that swapping to either of these CPUs would yield negligible real-world differences in this game.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA Tesla P4 is the closest match, with an average score just 0.1% higher than the RTX 4070. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 trails by 0.4%, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% faster and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 is 1.3% slower. For Minimum, these delta values are small enough that any of these GPUs paired with the Ryzen 9 9900X would deliver qualitatively similar performance — a few frames per second difference at most. The RTX 4080 Mobile would edge slightly ahead, but the overall experience — playable at 4K Medium, smooth at 1440p Ultra — would remain essentially unchanged.

CPU and GPU Roles

Benchmark results indicate that the GPU plays the dominant role in Minimum's performance scaling, particularly as resolution increases. The evidence is clear when comparing the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at identical settings. At Ultra settings, the average frame rate falls from 136.4 FPS at 1080p to 88.9 FPS at 1440p, then to 44.9 FPS at 4K — a reduction of 67% from 1080p to 4K. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the RTX 4070's rendering workload grows faster than the resolution increases.

The CPU's influence is more apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU has spare capacity. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 280.9 FPS, which is a staggeringly high number that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames far faster than most displays can show. However, the Ryzen 9 9900X's 12 cores and 24 threads are likely underutilized in Minimum, given that the frame rate scales almost entirely with GPU load as resolution climbs. The data shows no indication of CPU bottlenecking: the FPS at 1080p Low is 195% higher than at 4K Low (95 FPS), which aligns with typical GPU scaling rather than CPU limitations. For this game, the RTX 4070 is the limiting factor at all resolutions, while the Ryzen 9 9900X provides ample headroom.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K?*

A: Yes, but not at the highest settings. At 4K Medium, the system averages 74.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 4K High, it drops to 59.8 FPS, just below the threshold, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 44.9 FPS.

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

A: The data shows that Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 88.9 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that maintains playable performance. All four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — exceed 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How much performance headroom is there at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the combo averages 136.4 FPS, which is 127% higher than the 60 FPS playable threshold. Even the most demanding preset leaves substantial headroom, meaning the system could handle additional graphical mods or background tasks without dropping below playable levels.

Q: Does lowering settings from Ultra to Low provide a significant FPS boost?

A: Yes, the scaling is substantial. At 1080p, going from Ultra (136.4 FPS) to Low (280.9 FPS) more than doubles the frame rate. At 1440p, the jump is from 88.9 FPS to 176.7 FPS, and at 4K, from 44.9 FPS to 95 FPS.

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

A: The GPU is the primary determinant of performance. The FPS drops by 67% from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings, which is classic GPU-bound behavior. The Ryzen 9 9900X's high benchmark scores — including a 32,172 Cinebench R23 multicore result — suggest it is never the limiting factor in Minimum.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The FACT PACK does not include minimum or maximum FPS values for any resolution or settings preset; only average FPS figures are provided. The lowest average FPS recorded is 44.9 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions — 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080 — each tested at four settings presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. All values are average FPS; no minimum or maximum FPS figures were recorded.

At 3840x2160, the combo delivers a wide range of performance. The lowest average is 44.9 FPS at Ultra settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. High settings improve this to 59.8 FPS, just barely missing playable status. Medium settings jump to 74.1 FPS, and Low settings reach 95 FPS. This resolution is the only one where the system struggles to maintain 60 FPS on the highest presets.

At 2560x1440, all presets are comfortably playable. The range starts at 88.9 FPS for Ultra, climbs to 112.6 FPS for High, reaches 137.9 FPS for Medium, and peaks at 176.7 FPS for Low. The gap between Ultra and Low is 98.8%, indicating that the settings preset has a major impact on frame rate, but even the most demanding option leaves 48% headroom above the playability threshold.

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptional. Ultra settings average 136.4 FPS, High settings reach 176.5 FPS, Medium hits 215.3 FPS, and Low peaks at 280.9 FPS. The lowest recorded average at this resolution — 136.4 FPS at Ultra — is still more than double the 60 FPS threshold. This makes 1080p the ideal resolution for maximizing visual quality with this combo, as the system can run the game at its highest preset with massive headroom for smooth gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the best settings that maintain at least 60 FPS are Medium, which produces an average of 74.1 FPS. High settings fall just short at 59.8 FPS, and Ultra is not playable at 44.9 FPS. Low settings also work at 95 FPS, but Medium offers the best visual quality while staying above the threshold.

For 2560x1440, the system can handle Ultra settings, which average 88.9 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable, and it provides 48% more headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. All lower presets — High at 112.6 FPS, Medium at 137.9 FPS, and Low at 176.7 FPS — are also playable, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum visual fidelity.

For 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, yielding an average of 136.4 FPS. This is the highest preset tested and it delivers more than double the playable threshold. The system has so much performance at this resolution that even the most demanding settings leave significant headroom, making 1080p Ultra the optimal configuration for this combo. The data shows a clear pattern: the RTX 4070 and Ryzen 9 9900X pair excels at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a settings compromise to achieve playable frame rates.