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Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 sits in a tight performance cluster according to the database. Its average benchmark score of 36938 places it within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, which scores 36945, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018, a delta of -0.2%. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 and Intel Core i9-12900T are also nearby, scoring 37093 and 37112 respectively, deltas of -0.4% and -0.5%. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, so a system builder swapping among them should see no meaningful difference in this game. The Core Ultra 5 225 ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs in the database, which is a strong position for a desktop part.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER posts an average benchmark score of 18093, placing it in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile at 18159 (delta -0.4%), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18189 (delta -0.5%), the AMD Radeon RX 460 at 18373 (delta -1.5%), and the Intel Arc A770M at 18383 (delta -1.6%). The RTX 2060 SUPER is effectively tied with the RTX 3060 Mobile and Radeon Pro 5700, meaning those three cards would deliver nearly interchangeable performance in Minimum. The RX 460 and Arc A770M are slightly faster on aggregate benchmark score, but the differences are small enough that gameplay would be comparable. The data suggests that this GPU is a mid-pack performer, not a top-tier card, but it is by no means weak for this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions and presets in Minimum. At 1920x1080, the game is heavily GPU-bound at lower settings. The Low preset produces 170 FPS on average, while the Medium preset drops to 130 FPS, a 23.5% reduction from Low. The High preset yields 109 FPS, and Ultra falls to 83 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a 51.2% performance drop, which is a clear indicator that the GPU is doing most of the work. The CPU, with its 85th percentile ranking, is unlikely to be a bottleneck at this resolution given the high frame rates achieved.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU load increases. Low settings produce 110 FPS, Medium drops to 84 FPS, High to 71 FPS, and Ultra to 54 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 50.9% relative to Low, which is similar to 1080p, but the absolute numbers are lower. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. Low settings average 59 FPS, Medium 45 FPS, High 38 FPS, and Ultra 29 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 50.8%, consistent with the other resolutions, but the absolute values are much lower, confirming that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting factor at 4K.

The CPU's role is more apparent at 1080p Low, where the frame rate reaches 170 FPS. This is a high enough value that a weaker CPU would likely cap the frame rate, but the Core Ultra 5 225, with its strong single-thread and multi-thread scores, does not appear to be the constraint. The data shows that the GPU matters more at every resolution, with the CPU providing enough headroom to avoid limiting performance. The verdict is clear: for Minimum, the RTX 2060 SUPER is the component that determines playability, while the CPU is more than sufficient.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 2060 SUPER and Core Ultra 5 225 combination delivers strong results across all presets. The Low preset averages 170 FPS, with no min or max recorded. Medium averages 130 FPS, with a minimum of 111 FPS and a maximum of 150 FPS. High averages 109 FPS, and Ultra averages 83 FPS. All four presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold with room to spare. The minimum recorded at Medium, 111 FPS, is still well above 60 FPS, indicating consistent performance.

At 2560x1440, the results remain solid. Low averages 110 FPS, Medium averages 84 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 97 FPS, High averages 71 FPS, and Ultra averages 54 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 71 FPS is above the playable threshold, and High's average of 71 FPS also clears it. Ultra is the only preset that falls below 60 FPS at this resolution, averaging 54 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Low averages 59 FPS, just under the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 45 FPS, with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS. High averages 38 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach the 60 FPS target, and even the Low preset falls one frame short. The minimum recorded at Medium, 38 FPS, shows that this combination struggles at 4K, with frame rates that would be noticeable in a fast-paced third-person shooter.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific combination, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, at 2602 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. That places it in the 70th percentile of all tested systems, which is a respectable position for a mid-range pairing. The ranking reflects the fact that the GPU, while competent, is not a high-end part, and the game's demands at higher resolutions expose its limits. At 1080p, this combo performs like a top-tier setup, but at 4K it falls behind many other configurations.

The rank of 2602 out of 3712 means that roughly 30% of tested combos are faster in Minimum. This is consistent with the GPU's 62nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, while the CPU's 85th percentile ranking does not fully compensate for the GPU's mid-pack position. In practice, the combo is well-matched for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it is not a high-end 4K system. The data indicates that the bottleneck is the GPU, not the CPU, which aligns with the frame rate scaling observed across resolutions.

The Verdict

The recorded data answers the question directly: yes, this PC can run Minimum, but with qualifications based on resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, including Ultra, which averages 83 FPS. This is a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, and even the most demanding preset maintains smooth performance. At 2560x1440, three presets are playable: Low at 110 FPS, Medium at 84 FPS, and High at 71 FPS. Ultra falls short at 54 FPS, so it is not recommended at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The closest is Low at 59 FPS, which is just one frame below the target. Medium averages 45 FPS, High 38 FPS, and Ultra 29 FPS. The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p is fully playable at any settings, 1440p is playable up to High, and 4K is not playable at any setting. For a third-person shooter, 60 FPS is a reasonable target, and this combo hits it at 1080p and 1440p with the right settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 83 FPS. This is the best choice for visual quality at this resolution, as it delivers a 38.3% improvement in frame rate over High's 109 FPS while still maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset at 170 FPS and Medium at 130 FPS are also viable, but Ultra offers the best balance of quality and performance.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that clears 60 FPS is High, averaging 71 FPS. The Low preset at 110 FPS and Medium at 84 FPS are also above the threshold, but High provides better visual fidelity while maintaining an average that is 18.3% above the 60 FPS target. Ultra at 54 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, there is no preset that reaches 60 FPS. Low comes closest at 59 FPS, but it is still below the target. The best settings at 4K would be Low, but the database shows no playable settings at this resolution, meaning the system cannot deliver a smooth experience at 4K in Minimum. For players targeting 4K, this combo is not sufficient, and the data suggests dropping to 1440p or 1080p for a playable frame rate.