Minimum

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a formidable combination for Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Benchmark results place this GPU in the 86th percentile among all tested graphics cards and the CPU in the 85th percentile, indicating a high-end pairing. The measured data shows this system is not merely capable of running the game but overwhelmingly dominates it, delivering frame rates that are multiples of the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data for this combination reveals a consistent pattern of extreme over-delivery. At the demanding 4K resolution (3840x2160), the system maintains high playability across all settings. With High settings, the average frame rate is 79 FPS. Dropping to Medium yields an average of 95 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 109 FPS. Even at the most demanding Ultra preset, the system holds an average of 61 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playability threshold. For those seeking maximum smoothness, the Low preset at 4K produces a staggering average of 124 FPS.

Moving down to the 2560x1440 resolution, the performance headroom expands considerably. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 112 FPS, more than double the playable threshold. High settings produce an average of 148 FPS, while Medium averages 176 FPS with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 202 FPS. The Low preset at this resolution eclipses the 200 FPS mark entirely, averaging 230 FPS.

At the standard 1920x1080 resolution, the system's performance becomes almost absurdly high. The Ultra preset averages 174 FPS, and High settings push that to 229 FPS. The Medium preset averages 273 FPS, with a minimum of 232 FPS and a maximum of 313 FPS. The Low preset hits an average of 356 FPS, which is nearly six times the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data clearly indicates that this system is not bottlenecked by the game at any resolution, and the CPU-GPU pairing provides ample power for the most demanding scenarios.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows all four settings presets are playable at 3840x2160. The most demanding preset, Ultra, averages 61 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Lower presets yield even higher averages, such as 79 FPS on High and 95 FPS on Medium.

Q: What is the best settings preset to use at 1920x1080?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice, as it provides the highest visual quality while still achieving an average of 174 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring a smooth experience without sacrificing graphical fidelity.

Q: How does the RTX 4080's benchmark score compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209, which is a 0.1% difference. This places the two cards in essentially the same performance tier, with the RTX 4080 being marginally ahead in this specific dataset.

Q: Is the CPU a potential bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has an average benchmark score of 36938, nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, which scores 36945 with a 0% delta. The high frame rates across all resolutions, especially the 356 FPS average at 1080p Low, suggest the CPU is keeping up with the GPU effectively.

Q: What is the performance difference between the CPU and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has an average score of 37018, which is -0.2% relative to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225. This means the Intel CPU is slightly ahead in average benchmark performance, though the difference is negligible for real-world gaming.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this system?

A: The lowest average frame rate recorded is 61 FPS at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra settings preset. This remains above the 60 FPS playable threshold, confirming that the system never dips below playability in the tested configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 performs nearly identically to several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average score of 36945, a 0% delta from the Intel chip's 36938, making it a direct performance equivalent. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is also extremely close, with an average score of 37018 and a -0.2% delta, meaning the Intel part holds a slight edge. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 and Intel Core i9-12900T are also within a -0.4% and -0.5% delta respectively, with scores of 37093 and 37112. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver a similar experience in Minimum, as the game's demands are well within the capabilities of all these processors.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080's closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54209 versus the RTX 4080's 54247, a 0.1% delta. This makes the SUPER a near-identical performer. Further down the list, the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 with a -1.1% delta, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 with a -2.6% delta. Despite the naming difference, the RX 6750 GRE shows a slightly higher average score in this database. The AMD Radeon 8060S also scores higher at 55757 with a -2.7% delta. For users considering alternatives, any of these GPUs would provide a similar level of performance, though the RTX 4080's specific feature set and driver optimizations may differ.

The Verdict

The benchmark data answers the question definitively: yes, this PC can run Minimum exceptionally well. The verdict by resolution confirms that all tested settings presets are playable at every resolution. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 61 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS threshold, while the High preset averages 79 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 112 FPS, and at 1920x1080, it averages 174 FPS. The system not only clears 60 FPS at the highest settings on a 4K display but does so with sufficient margin to handle complex scenes. For users with high-refresh-rate 1440p or 1080p monitors, the frame rates are high enough to take full advantage of displays running at 144Hz or beyond, particularly on the High and Medium presets. This is a system with substantial headroom for a game of this era, ensuring a consistently fluid experience without compromise.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 61 FPS. While this is a slim margin, it is still above the playable threshold. For users who prefer a more comfortable buffer, the High preset averages 79 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the clear choice, maintaining an average of 112 FPS. This provides both maximum visual quality and a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the optimal balance for this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is again the best option, delivering an average of 174 FPS. This allows for maximum graphical fidelity while still providing frame rates that exceed the requirements of even the fastest high-refresh-rate monitors. The system's performance is so high that there is no reason to compromise on settings at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations for Minimum, this specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 246th out of 3712 tested combos. This places it in the top 6.6% of all tested systems, confirming its status as a high-performance pairing. The rank reflects the combined strength of both components, with the GPU's 86th percentile ranking and the CPU's 85th percentile ranking working in tandem to produce exceptional frame rates. For a game from 2014, this system is significantly over-powered, but the data shows that it uses that power to deliver maximum settings at high refresh rates, even at 4K resolution. The combination of a top-tier GPU and a strong mid-range to high-end CPU results in a system that will not struggle with Minimum under any circumstances.