Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a robust experience in Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. The measured data shows that this pairing is not merely capable of hitting the 60 FPS playable threshold—it exceeds it by a wide margin at most settings. The benchmark results indicate a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the strong CPU ensures that even at 1080p, frame rates remain exceptionally high.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The FPS data was collected at three resolutions—1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160—across four quality presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. All figures represent average FPS, as min and max values were not provided in the dataset.

1920x1080 (Full HD): Performance here is exceptionally high, making any preset viable for high-refresh-rate displays. The Low preset delivers a massive 312 FPS average, which drops to 235.8 FPS on Medium. The High preset still produces a very high 196.4 FPS average, while the most demanding Ultra preset yields 153.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a performance reduction of roughly 51%, indicating that the game’s visual settings have a significant impact at this resolution, but the hardware has ample headroom.

2560x1440 (Quad HD): At this resolution, the system continues to deliver strong performance. The Low preset averages 196.8 FPS, while Medium drops to 155.7 FPS. High settings produce 126.6 FPS, and Ultra still maintains a comfortable 97 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is about 50%, similar to 1080p. However, the absolute numbers are lower, reflecting the increased pixel count. The data shows that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of performance here, as the resolution increase impacts FPS more than the CPU would suggest.

3840x2160 (4K UHD): This is where the GPU begins to feel the strain, but the system remains playable on most presets. The Low preset averages 104.7 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium drops to 80.9 FPS, and High comes in at 69 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset, however, falls below the playable threshold, averaging only 52.7 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is approximately 50%, consistent with the other resolutions, but the absolute numbers show that Ultra is not a viable option here.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured average FPS and the 60 FPS playable threshold, the optimal settings for each resolution are as follows:

• 3840x2160: The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 69 FPS. While Low (104.7 FPS) and Medium (80.9 FPS) are also playable, High offers the best visual quality without dropping below the threshold. Ultra is not recommended, as it averages only 52.7 FPS.

• 2560x1440: The best settings are Ultra, delivering an average of 97 FPS. This is a clear win, as it provides the highest visual fidelity while still leaving a comfortable 37 FPS headroom above the threshold. All other presets (Low, Medium, High) are also playable but offer lower visual quality.

• 1920x1080: The best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 153.3 FPS. This provides an excellent experience for high-refresh-rate monitors, as it is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The system has sufficient headroom to run this preset without issues.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the average FPS is 52.7, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable preset at 4K is High, which averages 69 FPS.

Q: What is the highest FPS achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The lowest settings preset (Low) yields the highest average FPS at 1920x1080, reaching 312 FPS. This is the maximum recorded frame rate across all tested resolutions and settings.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER a bottleneck at 1440p?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at 2560x1440, but not in a negative way. The FPS scales down from 196.8 (Low) to 97 (Ultra), indicating the GPU is handling the increased workload. However, the CPU is not holding it back, as the frame rates remain very high across all presets.

Q: How does the Ultra preset at 1440p compare to High at 4K?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 97 FPS, which is significantly higher than the 69 FPS average at 3840x2160 on High. This indicates that the resolution increase has a larger impact on performance than the settings change.

Q: Should I use Medium or High settings at 4K?

A: Both are playable, but High is the better choice. Medium averages 80.9 FPS, while High averages 69 FPS. The performance difference is about 15%, but the visual quality improvement from Medium to High is typically more noticeable than the FPS drop, especially since both are above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the CPU matter for this game at high resolutions?

A: The data shows that the CPU is less of a factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the FPS ranges from 153.3 to 312, which is a wide spread driven by GPU settings. At 4K, the range is 52.7 to 104.7. The consistent scaling across resolutions indicates that the GPU is the primary performance driver, with the Ryzen 9 9900X providing ample headroom.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Minimum at a playable level. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 153.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also clear the threshold, with Ultra averaging 97 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system can handle Low, Medium, and High presets, with High averaging 69 FPS. The only setting that fails to hit 60 FPS is 4K Ultra, which averages 52.7 FPS. For most users, this means the system is more than capable of delivering a smooth experience at all common resolutions, with the only compromise being the highest preset at 4K.

The data shows a performance curve where 1080p is essentially effortless, 1440p is ideal for high refresh rates, and 4K is playable with some settings adjustments. The recommendation is to use Ultra at 1080p and 1440p for the best experience, and High at 4K to stay comfortably above the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. At 1920x1080, the CPU is more involved, as the system is capable of producing extremely high frame rates (up to 312 FPS on Low). This indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU effectively, preventing a bottleneck at lower resolutions. However, the GPU still dominates the scaling, as the FPS drop from Low to Ultra (312 to 153.3) is substantial.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor. The FPS ranges from 196.8 (Low) to 97 (Ultra), showing a similar percentage drop to 1080p, but the absolute numbers are lower. This is expected, as the GPU has to render more pixels. The Ryzen 9 9900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, is not the constraint here; the data suggests it easily keeps up with the GPU’s demands.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s role is even more pronounced. The FPS drops to a range of 52.7 (Ultra) to 104.7 (Low). The performance delta between 1440p and 4K on the same preset (e.g., High: 126.6 vs. 69) is roughly 45%, which is directly attributable to the 2.25x increase in pixel count. This confirms that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the determining factor for performance at 4K. The CPU’s influence is minimal, as the frame rates are still high enough to indicate no CPU bottleneck. In summary, the CPU matters most at 1080p to achieve extreme frame rates, while the GPU is the sole driver of performance at 1440p and 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 680th out of 3712 tested combos. This places it in the top 18.3% of all configurations, which is a strong result given the game’s age and the hardware’s capabilities. The rank reflects the system’s ability to maintain high frame rates across most settings and resolutions.

The GPU’s individual performance, as measured by its average benchmark score, is 43,223, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (score 43,262, delta -0.1%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (score 43,268, delta -0.1%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (score 43,667, delta -1%). This indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is a high-tier performer, just behind some professional and mobile flagship parts.

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 57,498, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 9015 (score 57,555, delta -0.1%), the Intel Core i9-14900 (score 58,115, delta -1.1%), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (score 58,323, delta -1.4%). The Ryzen 9 9900X is essentially tied with these parts, confirming it is a top-tier processor. The high CPU rank and strong GPU rank combine to produce a combo that is well above average for this game, ensuring a smooth experience for the vast majority of players.