Minimum

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D sits in a strong position among desktop processors, with an average benchmark score of 54,762. The closest match in the database is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, which scores 55,093, a mere 0.6% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K trails by 1.3% with a score of 54,053, while the Intel Xeon 6505P (53,701) and Intel Core i7-14700F (53,620) are 2.0% and 2.1% behind, respectively. This cluster of CPUs is tightly packed, meaning any of these four would deliver nearly identical compute performance in this game. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D's 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs reinforces that it is a high-end part, but for Minimum specifically, the bottleneck lies elsewhere.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc B390 is an integrated GPU (IGP) based on the Panther Lake chip with Xe3-LPG architecture. Its only recorded benchmark, 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, yields a score of 1,482, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all legacy NVIDIA parts: the GeForce GT 520MX scores 1,463 (1.3% lower), the GeForce 800M scores 1,460 (1.5% lower), the GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1,446 (2.5% lower), and the GeForce GT 710 scores 1,443 (2.7% lower). The Arc B390 is therefore slightly ahead of these older discrete GPUs, but the performance class is unmistakable: this is entry-level or integrated-class graphics. Users coming from any of those NVIDIA parts would see a modest improvement, not a transformative one. The data shows no other GPU in the database behaves significantly better at this performance tier, so the Arc B390's role in this combo is the limiting factor for Minimum's frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested hardware combinations for Minimum, this pairing of the Ryzen 9 9900X3D and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3,299 out of 3,712 combos. That places it in the bottom 11% of all configurations tested for this game. The rank is heavily influenced by the GPU, as the CPU is a top-tier part while the GPU is near the bottom of the performance distribution. In practical terms, this combo outperforms only a small fraction of alternatives, and those alternatives would almost certainly pair similarly weak graphics with weaker processors. The rank does not reflect the CPU's capability; it reflects the overall system balance. For a game like Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014, the engine is old enough that even modest hardware can run it at low settings, but the Arc B390's low pixel throughput and texture rate hold the system back at higher resolutions and presets. The 3,299th rank is a clear signal that this is not a configuration for high-refresh or high-detail play, but it is also not the absolute worst, as 413 combos rank below it.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides average FPS for all resolution and settings combinations, with min and max values available only for Medium presets at each resolution.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are uniformly below playable thresholds. Low settings produce an average of 33 FPS, Medium drops to 25 FPS (min 21, max 29), High averages 21 FPS, and Ultra falls to 16 FPS. No 4K preset reaches even half the 60 FPS target. The 4K Medium data shows a narrow 8 FPS window between min and max, indicating consistent low performance rather than occasional spikes.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains constrained. Low settings average 61 FPS, just clearing the 60 FPS playable mark. Medium averages 47 FPS (min 40, max 54), High averages 39 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS. The Medium range of 14 FPS shows more variability than at 4K, suggesting the GPU is working harder relative to its limits.

At 1920x1080, the results are significantly better. Low settings average 95 FPS, Medium averages 72 FPS (min 62, max 83), High averages 61 FPS, and Ultra averages 46 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p maintains a minimum of 62 FPS, which is above the playable threshold, and the maximum of 83 FPS shows headroom. High at 1080p also clears 60 FPS on average, though no min/max data is provided for it. Ultra remains the only 1080p preset that fails to reach 60 FPS.

The pattern across resolutions is consistent: every step up in resolution costs roughly 30-40% of the average FPS at the same settings. For example, Low goes from 95 FPS at 1080p to 61 FPS at 1440p to 33 FPS at 4K. This scaling points to the GPU being the primary constraint, as a CPU-bound scenario would show smaller drops.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 1080p with High settings?

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS for 1920x1080 High is 61, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the highest settings preset at 1080p that averages 60 FPS or more.

Q: What is the best playable settings preset at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, only Low settings clear 60 FPS, with an average of 61 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the threshold (47, 39, and 30 FPS respectively).

Q: Is 4K playable at any settings?

A: No. The best 4K result is Low at 33 FPS, which is well below 60 FPS. Medium averages 25 FPS, High 21 FPS, and Ultra 16 FPS. No 4K preset is playable.

Q: How does the Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1,482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. It is 1.3% faster than the GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% faster than the GeForce 800M, 2.5% faster than the GeForce GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% faster than the GeForce GT 710.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 1080p overall?

A: High settings, with an average of 61 FPS. While Low averages 95 FPS and Medium averages 72 FPS, High offers better visual quality while still clearing the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra falls short at 46 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D ranks in the 91st percentile of CPUs, while the Arc B390 ranks in the 9th percentile of GPUs. The large FPS drops when increasing resolution (e.g., Low from 95 to 61 to 33 FPS across 1080p, 1440p, 4K) indicate GPU-bound scaling.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data clearly separates the CPU and GPU contributions in Minimum. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core, 24-thread processor with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, and its 91st percentile CPU ranking means it can feed frames at rates far beyond what the Arc B390 can render. The GPU, in contrast, is an integrated part with 1,536 shading units, 24 ROPs, and a 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 rate, placing it in the 9th percentile. This is a severe imbalance.

The scaling between resolutions confirms the GPU bottleneck. At Low settings, moving from 1080p (95 FPS) to 1440p (61 FPS) reduces performance by 36%, and moving to 4K (33 FPS) reduces it by another 46%. Such steep drops are typical of a GPU that runs out of pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth, not a CPU that struggles with draw calls or physics. The Medium preset shows the same pattern: 72 FPS at 1080p, 47 FPS at 1440p, and 25 FPS at 4K. The CPU's performance is essentially constant across these resolutions, so the FPS changes are entirely attributable to the GPU's workload.

At a given resolution, increasing settings from Low to Ultra also shows GPU-bound behavior. At 1080p, Low to Ultra spans 95 to 46 FPS, a 52% drop. At 1440p, the same settings span 61 to 30 FPS. At 4K, Low to Ultra spans 33 to 16 FPS. The CPU's 128 MB L3 cache and high single-thread scores (for example, 6,739 in Cinebench R23 single-core) are irrelevant here because the GPU cannot maintain 60 FPS even at Low 1440p, where the CPU has ample headroom.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The highest average is Low at 33 FPS, but since the playable threshold is 60, there is no best playable setting. The database marks all 4K presets as unplayable.

At 2560x1440, the only playable preset is Low, which averages 61 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 1440p, as Medium (47 FPS), High (39 FPS), and Ultra (30 FPS) all fail to reach the threshold. Users wanting higher visual quality at 1440p would need a stronger GPU.

At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is High, averaging 61 FPS. Medium averages 72 FPS and Low averages 95 FPS, but High offers the highest visual quality that still maintains 60 FPS on average. Ultra averages 46 FPS and is not playable. The exact FPS values from the database: 1080p High 61, 1080p Medium 72 (min 62, max 83), 1080p Low 95.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum, but only under specific conditions. At 1920x1080, the combo clears 60 FPS on Low (95 FPS), Medium (72 FPS), and High (61 FPS). The best playable preset at this resolution is High, with an average of 61 FPS. Ultra at 1080p falls to 46 FPS and is not playable.

At 2560x1440, only Low settings reach 61 FPS, just above the threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all fail, with averages of 47, 39, and 30 FPS respectively. Users at 1440p must accept Low settings for a playable experience.

At 3840x2160, no preset is playable. Low averages 33 FPS, Medium 25 FPS, High 21 FPS, and Ultra 16 FPS. The 4K resolution is beyond this GPU's capabilities for Minimum.

The verdict is clear: this is a 1080p machine for Minimum, with High settings being the ceiling for 60 FPS play. The CPU is far more capable than the GPU, and the system's overall rank of 3,299 out of 3,712 combos reflects the GPU's low standing. For users targeting 1440p or 4K, a discrete GPU would be required, but within the constraints of this exact hardware pairing, 1080p High at 61 FPS is the best achievable result.