Minimum

This combo ranks 672nd out of 3,712 tested configurations for Minimum, placing it in the top 18% of all systems evaluated. That is a strong result for a game from 2014, but the ranking is heavily influenced by the CPU's exceptional benchmark standing. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D sits at the 95th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 75,779. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is less dominant, ranking at the 83rd percentile among GPUs with an average score of 43,223. The data shows a system where the processor is a top-tier component, while the graphics card is merely very good, which shapes the performance profile across resolutions.

In practical terms, this means the combo is never the bottleneck at lower resolutions, where the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The rank of 672 is solid but not elite, reflecting that the RTX 4070 SUPER, while capable, does not match the CPU's near-flagship status. At 4K, the system still performs admirably, but it is clearly the graphics card that determines the ceiling. The overall position suggests that for most players, this is a high-performing setup that will handle Minimum with ease, though it does not reach the absolute top tier of tested combinations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 scores 75,738, a mere 0.1% behind the 9950X3D. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D is equally close at 75,716, also 0.1% off. The AMD EPYC 8224P trails by 0.3% with a score of 75,582, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is 0.4% behind at 75,488. In practice, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, as the game's engine is unlikely to differentiate between such small CPU performance gaps.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 SUPER's nearest rivals are a mixed bag. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43,262, just 0.1% higher, making it a theoretical match for gaming, though its workstation drivers may affect real-world results. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43,268, also 0.1% ahead, and would perform similarly in this title despite being a mobile part. The Quadro M6000 (non-24GB) is 0.2% ahead at 43,301, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile leads by 1% with a score of 43,667. For Minimum, swapping the desktop 4070 SUPER for any of these would yield frame rates within a couple of percentage points, meaning the gaming experience would be effectively indistinguishable.

The data suggests that the RTX 4070 SUPER is closely matched with the RTX 4090 Mobile, which is notable given the desktop card's lower power envelope. For a game like Minimum, which is not graphically demanding by modern standards, any of these GPU alternatives would provide a very similar experience. The choice between them would come down to factors other than raw performance, such as driver support or power efficiency, rather than measurable FPS differences.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal a clear shift in component importance as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the CPU's strength dominates. The average FPS at Low settings is 308.6, and even at Ultra it remains at 150.2. This massive headroom indicates that the Ryzen 9 9950X3D is feeding frames far faster than the RTX 4070 SUPER can render them, making the GPU the limiting factor in every setting. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop of 158.4 FPS (from 308.6 to 150.2), which is entirely attributable to the GPU's workload increasing.

Moving to 2560x1440, the balance shifts. The Low setting still produces 200.6 FPS, but the gap between presets narrows in percentage terms. Ultra drops to 101.2 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold. The GPU is now doing more work per frame, but the CPU remains strong enough to avoid becoming a bottleneck. The data shows a 99.4 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p, indicating that the graphics card is increasingly responsible for the performance ceiling.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is firmly in control. Low settings yield 108.3 FPS, while Ultra drops to 50.7 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 57.6 FPS, and the fact that Ultra cannot hold 60 FPS demonstrates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the limiting component. The CPU's role is diminished at this resolution, as the frame rate is constrained by the GPU's pixel throughput. For players targeting 4K, the choice of settings matters far more than any CPU upgrade would.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at all three tested resolutions, but the playable settings vary by resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 150.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra also stays above 60 FPS, averaging 101.2 FPS, making it fully playable at maximum quality. At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced: High, Medium, and Low all exceed 60 FPS, with High averaging 66.8 FPS, but Ultra falls short at 50.7 FPS.

The verdict is straightforward for most users. At 1080p and 1440p, the system offers a flawless experience with no compromises needed. At 4K, players must choose High settings to maintain smooth gameplay, sacrificing Ultra quality for a 16.1 FPS margin above the threshold. The data shows that High at 4K is the safest choice, delivering 66.8 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS target. Ultra at 4K is the only configuration that fails, so it should be avoided unless the user accepts sub-60 FPS performance.

For a game released in 2014, this hardware is overkill in most scenarios. The only area where it struggles is 4K Ultra, which is an extreme combination that even modern titles often cannot handle on this class of GPU. The system is ultimately capable of a great experience, provided the user is willing to dial back settings at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings. Low averages 308.6 FPS, Medium 234.5 FPS, High 202.2 FPS, and Ultra 150.2 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decline, with each preset tier reducing performance by roughly 50-70 FPS. The minimum and maximum FPS values were not recorded in the data, so only averages are available for analysis.

At 2560x1440, the numbers remain strong. Low hits 200.6 FPS, Medium 152.2 FPS, High 126.8 FPS, and Ultra 101.2 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 99.4 FPS, which is a larger absolute decline than at 1080p, reflecting the increased GPU load at higher resolution. Despite this, even the lowest preset at 1440p is more than three times the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance gap between presets becomes more critical. Low averages 108.3 FPS, Medium 82.2 FPS, High 66.8 FPS, and Ultra 50.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 57.6 FPS, and notably, Ultra is the only configuration across all resolutions that falls below 60 FPS. The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the gap between Low and Ultra narrows in absolute terms but widens in percentage terms.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, which averages 150.2 FPS. This is the maximum quality preset, and it still provides more than double the 60 FPS target, leaving ample headroom for demanding scenes. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset performs exceptionally well.

For 2560x1440, Ultra is again the optimal choice, averaging 101.2 FPS. This stays well above the 60 FPS threshold while delivering the highest visual quality. The 41.2 FPS margin over the playable threshold ensures smooth gameplay even during intense action sequences.

For 3840x2160, the best setting that maintains 60 FPS is High, which averages 66.8 FPS. This provides a 6.8 FPS margin over the threshold, which is adequate but not generous. Medium averages 82.2 FPS and would also be a viable choice if the user prioritizes higher frame rates over visual fidelity, but High is the most demanding preset that clears 60 FPS. Ultra at 4K averages 50.7 FPS, which is below the threshold, so it should be avoided. The data indicates that 4K High is the recommended configuration for this combo, balancing quality and performance.