Minimum

This analysis evaluates the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 for the third-person shooter Minimum. The data is measured from actual benchmark runs at three resolutions and four quality presets. The combination ranks 126th out of 3712 tested combos, and the results show that this system delivers high frame rates across the board, with every resolution and preset clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have a set of nearest rivals based on aggregate benchmark scores. For the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, the closest comparable processors are the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (delta 0%), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (delta -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (delta -0.4%), and the Intel Core i9-12900T (delta -0.5%). These deltas are all within a half of a percent, meaning that in synthetic multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads, the Core Ultra 5 225 performs essentially identically to these four alternatives. A system using any of those CPUs in place of the Core Ultra 5 225 would likely produce very similar frame rates in Minimum, assuming the GPU and other components remain unchanged.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, the nearest rivals in the benchmark database are the Intel Arc Pro A60 (delta 0%), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (delta 0.3%), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (delta -2.5%), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 (delta 2.9%). While these are professional-grade cards rather than consumer gaming GPUs, their aggregate scores are within a few percent of the RTX 4090. In practice, the RTX 4090 is a top-tier consumer card, but the data shows that these four alternatives would deliver comparable raw compute performance in the benchmarks used. For Minimum, the difference in frame rates would likely be minimal, though the RTX 4090's specific driver optimizations and feature set may still give it an edge in real-world gaming.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates across resolutions and presets reveal how the workload scales. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces 394 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 254 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low it falls further to 137 FPS. This steep decline with increasing resolution indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts; the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p Low, but the GPU's rendering load grows quickly as resolution increases.

Within a single resolution, increasing the quality preset also reduces FPS substantially. At 1080p, the average goes from 394 FPS (Low) to 301 FPS (Medium), 253 FPS (High), and 193 FPS (Ultra). At 1440p, the range is 254 (Low) to 124 (Ultra), and at 4K it is 137 (Low) to 67 (Ultra). These consistent drops as settings rise show that the GPU's shader and texture workloads scale with preset complexity. The CPU, with its 10 cores and high single-thread performance, does not appear to be the limiting factor at any tested configuration—even the lowest FPS (67 at 4K Ultra) is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the highest (394 at 1080p Low) is far beyond what any display can show. The data suggests that the Core Ultra 5 225 provides ample headroom, and the RTX 4090 is the component that dictates the frame rate ceiling in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Core Ultra 5 225 and RTX 4090 ranks 126th out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the upper tier of all hardware pairings evaluated for this game. Given that the measured frame rates exceed 60 FPS at every resolution and preset, the high rank is consistent with the system's ability to run Minimum at maximum quality without any performance concerns. The rank reflects not only the raw power of the RTX 4090 but also the fact that the CPU does not introduce a meaningful bottleneck, allowing the GPU to operate near its full potential. Among the thousands of possible CPU-GPU combinations, this pairing sits comfortably near the top, outperforming the vast majority of systems that would struggle to maintain 60 FPS at higher settings.

The Verdict

Based on the measured data, this PC can run Minimum with a playable frame rate at all tested resolutions and presets. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 67 FPS; at 2560x1440, Ultra averages 124 FPS; and at 1920x1080, Ultra averages 193 FPS. In every case, the average FPS exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. The system is not only capable of running the game but does so with a comfortable margin, even at 4K with the highest quality preset. For players targeting 60 FPS as a minimum, this combination delivers that and more at every configuration tested.

FAQ

Q: What is the best setting at 1920x1080 that stays above 60 FPS?

A: Ultra is the best setting, with an average of 193 FPS.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the average at 3840x2160 Ultra is 67 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 Medium?

A: The average is 194 FPS, with a minimum of 165 and a maximum of 223.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Minimum?

A: It ranks 126th out of 3712 tested combos.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU?

A: The launch MSRP of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is $246.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4090 is in the 88th percentile of all GPUs.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra at every resolution. At 3840x2160, Ultra yields an average of 67 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra yields 124 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra yields 193 FPS. Since all other presets (High, Medium, Low) also exceed 60 FPS, Ultra is the recommended setting for maximum visual quality while maintaining a playable frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The table below lists the exact average, minimum, and maximum frame rates for each resolution and preset. Minimum and maximum values are only available for the Medium preset; for other presets, only the average is provided.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | Low | 137 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 105 | 89 | 120 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 88 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 67 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 254 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 194 | 165 | 223 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 163 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 124 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 394 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 301 | 256 | 347 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 253 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 193 | - | - |

These numbers confirm that the Core Ultra 5 225 and RTX 4090 combination provides exceptionally high frame rates in Minimum, with even the most demanding configuration (4K Ultra) staying above 60 FPS. The system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p and 1440p, and it can handle 4K gaming with ease.