Minimum

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers strong performance in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. Measured data shows this combo ranks 885 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it comfortably in the upper tier of tested systems. The pairing handles high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K remains playable at High settings, though Ultra exceeds the 60 FPS threshold only at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 3840x2160 for this combo?

A: At 4K, the High preset is the most demanding setting that stays playable, delivering an average of 62 FPS. Medium averages 74 FPS, and Low averages 97 FPS, but the Ultra preset falls short at 47 FPS average.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 2560x1440 with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 1440p, the Ultra preset produces an average of 88 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. All four tested presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at this resolution.

Q: What average frame rate does the combo achieve at 1920x1080 on Low settings?

A: The Low preset at 1080p yields the highest measured average at 278 FPS. This is the fastest frame rate recorded across all tested resolutions and settings combinations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has an average benchmark score of 36938, placing it at the 85th percentile among all CPUs. It performs nearly identically to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, which scores 36945 with a deltaPct of 0, and slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, which trails by -0.2.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 sits at the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, scores 37628, a marginal 0.1 percent difference.

Q: Does the measured FPS data include minimum and maximum values for all settings?

A: No. The data includes min/max FPS only for the Medium preset at each resolution. For example, at 3840x2160 Medium, the range spans 63 to 85 FPS, while at 1920x1080 Medium, the range is 181 to 245 FPS. Other presets report only average FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 achieves a combo rank of 885 out of 3712 tested combinations in Minimum. This places the system in the top 24 percent of all tested configurations, a strong showing for a desktop pairing built around a 10-core, 10-thread CPU and a 12 GB GDDR6X GPU.

The rank reflects the balance between the two components. The CPU's average benchmark score of 36938 lands at the 85th percentile, while the GPU's 37648 average score sits at the 81st percentile. Both components perform near the top of their respective distributions, and the game's measured frame rates confirm that neither part becomes a dominant bottleneck at the tested resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the combo produces an average of 136 FPS on Ultra settings, which is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold. The 1440p results follow a similar pattern, with Ultra averaging 88 FPS. The 4K results show the first signs of strain, as Ultra drops to 47 FPS average, falling below the threshold. This progression indicates that the system's rank is driven primarily by its ability to deliver high frame rates at mainstream resolutions rather than extreme 4K performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a complete picture of performance scaling.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 97 FPS for Low, 74 FPS for Medium, 62 FPS for High, and 47 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset includes min/max values of 63 and 85 FPS, respectively. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, with Ultra delivering only 48 percent of the Low preset's frame rate, highlighting the heavy demand of 4K rendering.

At 2560x1440, the results improve markedly. Low averages 179 FPS, Medium averages 137 FPS with a min/max range of 117 to 158 FPS, High averages 115 FPS, and Ultra averages 88 FPS. Every preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, and even the most demanding setting maintains a comfortable cushion above the playability line.

At 1920x1080, the combo reaches its peak performance. Low settings produce 278 FPS average, Medium delivers 213 FPS with a range of 181 to 245 FPS, High achieves 179 FPS, and Ultra still holds 136 FPS. The 1080p results demonstrate that the system is capable of driving high-refresh-rate displays, with even the Ultra preset exceeding 130 FPS average.

The scaling pattern across resolutions shows a consistent relationship. Moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces average FPS by roughly 35 to 40 percent across all presets. Moving from 1440p to 4K reduces frame rates by another 45 to 50 percent, with the Ultra preset suffering the largest relative drop from 88 to 47 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks provide context for its gaming performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945, essentially identical to the Core Ultra 5 225's 36938, with a deltaPct of 0. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, trailing by -0.2 percent, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, a -0.4 percent difference. The Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, which is -0.5 percent relative to the Ultra 5 225. These four alternatives would produce virtually indistinguishable CPU-bound performance in Minimum, since their synthetic scores fall within a narrow half-percent band.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070's nearest rivals show similar proximity. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628, a 0.1 percent delta, while the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, a 0.4 percent difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is -1.3 percent, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, a 1.3 percent delta. These GPUs would deliver comparable frame rates in Minimum, though the RTX 4080 Mobile's higher score suggests it might edge out the RTX 4070 in GPU-heavy scenes.

For a system builder considering alternatives, swapping the CPU for any of the four listed rivals would yield nearly identical measured FPS, as the game's frame rates at 1440p and 4K are more likely constrained by the GPU than the processor. Similarly, replacing the GPU with a Tesla P4 or RX Vega 56 would produce results within a few percent of the RTX 4070.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU share the workload in Minimum across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 136 at Ultra to 278 at Low, a span of 142 FPS. This wide range indicates that the game is highly sensitive to GPU load even at lower resolutions, since reducing settings from Ultra to Low more than doubles the frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down but maintain the same pattern: Low produces 179 FPS, while Ultra produces 88 FPS. The relative drop between presets is consistent with the 1080p results, suggesting the GPU remains the primary performance driver at this resolution as well.

The 4K results show a different behavior. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 97 FPS, but Ultra drops to 47 FPS. This sharper decline at higher settings indicates that the GPU's rendering workload becomes increasingly dominant as pixel count rises. The CPU's role diminishes at 4K, as the frame rate is more tightly coupled to the GPU's fill rate and shader throughput.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this interpretation. When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS at a given preset falls by roughly 35 percent, and moving from 1440p to 4K causes another 45 to 50 percent drop. This consistent scaling suggests the game is not CPU-limited at any tested resolution, since a CPU bottleneck would manifest as diminishing FPS differences between lower resolutions. Instead, the data points to the RTX 4070 as the limiting factor, particularly at 4K Ultra where the 47 FPS average falls below the playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum successfully across most tested configurations. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High providing the best balance at 62 FPS average. The Ultra preset fails the 60 FPS test at this resolution, averaging only 47 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, and the Ultra preset achieves an 88 FPS average. This makes 1440p the sweet spot for this combo, as it delivers high quality without sacrificing frame rate.

At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold with substantial headroom. The Ultra preset averages 136 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay on standard 60 Hz displays and leaves room for high-refresh-rate monitors.

The overall verdict is positive: the system is fully playable at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K with High settings. The only configuration that fails the 60 FPS test is 4K Ultra, which falls short by 13 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, which averages 62 FPS. The Medium preset also qualifies with a 74 FPS average, and Low reaches 97 FPS, but High is the highest quality option that stays above the threshold. Ultra is not recommended at 4K, as its 47 FPS average dips below playable levels.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, delivering an 88 FPS average. This is the maximum quality preset available, and it comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS requirement. Players can enjoy full graphical fidelity at this resolution without compromising smoothness.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is also the best setting, with a 136 FPS average. The margin above the 60 FPS threshold is substantial, providing ample headroom for demanding scenes or variable frame pacing. The Low preset reaches 278 FPS for players prioritizing maximum frame rates, but Ultra offers the best visual experience while maintaining high performance.