Minimum

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers an exceptional performance profile for Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. The benchmark data shows that this combination not only clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution but does so with substantial headroom, making it a high-refresh-rate powerhouse across the board. The measured FPS figures, drawn directly from the FACT PACK, reveal a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings, with the most demanding configuration at 4K still maintaining an average well above the playability line. This analysis breaks down the exact numbers, contextualizes them against similar hardware, and provides a clear verdict on what settings users should select for their preferred display.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the Core Ultra 5 225 and RTX 5080 combination demonstrates strong 4K capability, though the margin above the 60 FPS threshold narrows at the highest preset. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 63 FPS, which is the lowest recorded average across the entire test matrix but still playable. The High preset improves this to 82 FPS average, while Medium reaches 98 FPS average with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS, indicating consistent frame delivery. The Low preset at 4K produces 128 FPS average, showing that even at the most demanding resolution, the GPU has significant reserve capacity when visual fidelity is reduced.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance headroom expands considerably. The Ultra preset averages 117 FPS, more than doubling the playability threshold. High settings reach 153 FPS average, while Medium delivers 182 FPS average with a minimum of 155 FPS and a maximum of 210 FPS, showcasing excellent frame pacing. The Low preset at 1440p achieves 238 FPS average, positioning this combo comfortably for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors even at maximum settings.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the results are nothing short of extraordinary. The Ultra preset averages 181 FPS, which is higher than the 4K Medium result, demonstrating how resolution scaling benefits this hardware. High settings produce 237 FPS average, Medium hits 283 FPS average with a minimum of 240 FPS and a maximum of 325 FPS, and the Low preset achieves an astonishing 369 FPS average. These numbers indicate that the RTX 5080 is the primary driver of performance at 1080p, with the CPU providing ample support to avoid bottlenecking even at extreme frame rates.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step down in resolution yields a roughly 40-50% increase in average FPS at equivalent settings. For instance, moving from 4K Ultra (63 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (117 FPS) represents an 85.7% improvement, while 1440p Ultra to 1080p Ultra (181 FPS) adds another 54.7%. This scaling behavior is typical of a GPU-bound title at higher resolutions, with the CPU becoming more relevant as resolution decreases.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearest rivals from the FACT PACK that help contextualize their standalone performance. For the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, the nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with an average score of 36945, showing a deltaPct of 0%, meaning the two processors are statistically identical in average performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018 (deltaPct -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093 (deltaPct -0.4%), and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112 (deltaPct -0.5%). These delta values indicate that the Core Ultra 5 225 is effectively tied with all four rivals, with differences of less than one percent in either direction. Systems built with any of these CPUs would behave nearly identically in Minimum, assuming the same GPU.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon 8060S with an average score of 55757, representing a deltaPct of 0.6% — meaning the RTX 5080 scores slightly higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (deltaPct 0.7%), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (deltaPct 2.3%), both trailing the RTX 5080 by a small margin. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE, with an average score of 57367, shows a deltaPct of -2.2%, indicating it outperforms the RTX 5080 by that percentage. In practical terms, swapping the RTX 5080 for any of the first three rivals would yield nearly identical FPS results in Minimum, while the RX 9070 GRE would provide a modest 2.2% advantage, translating to roughly 1-4 FPS at 4K Ultra and 4-8 FPS at 1080p Ultra.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves 63 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset dips close to the threshold, but it still clears it by 3 FPS. Users targeting 4K can safely select Ultra settings without dropping below playability, though the 63 FPS average leaves little room for scene complexity spikes. Medium settings at 4K provide a more comfortable margin at 98 FPS, but the data confirms Ultra is viable.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is again the best choice, delivering 117 FPS average. This represents a 85.7% improvement over the 4K Ultra result, making 1440p the sweet spot for high-fidelity gaming with this hardware. The 117 FPS average provides excellent headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay even during intense combat sequences typical of Third-Person Shooters.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 181 FPS average, which is the highest performance-to-settings ratio in the entire test matrix. This makes 1080p Ultra the recommended configuration for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays, as the frame rate comfortably exceeds 144 Hz and approaches 180 Hz territory. The Low preset at 369 FPS is available for esports-style play, but the data suggests most users will prefer the visual quality of Ultra given the substantial performance margin.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: this PC can run Minimum at every tested resolution and preset combination. At 3840x2160, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are marked as playable, with Ultra delivering 63 FPS average. The 2160p Ultra setting is the only configuration across all resolutions and presets that falls below 100 FPS, but it still clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 2560x1440, all presets are playable, with Ultra achieving 117 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra hitting 181 FPS.

The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, and the data shows this system exceeds that threshold by a minimum of 3 FPS (at 4K Ultra) and by a maximum of 309 FPS (at 1080p Low, which hits 369 FPS). This means users can select any preset at any resolution without worrying about falling below playable frame rates. The only caveat is that 4K Ultra at 63 FPS provides less headroom than other configurations, so users with variable refresh rate displays might prefer 4K High at 82 FPS for a more consistent experience, though the Ultra preset remains technically playable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component matters more for Minimum at each resolution. At 3840x2160, the performance difference between Low (128 FPS) and Ultra (63 FPS) is 65 FPS, a 50.8% reduction. This substantial drop indicates the GPU is heavily utilized at 4K, as reducing graphical settings directly translates to higher frame rates. The CPU's role at 4K is secondary, as the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck when rendering large pixel counts.

At 2560x1440, the gap between Low (238 FPS) and Ultra (117 FPS) widens to 121 FPS, a 50.8% reduction similar to 4K. However, the absolute frame rates are much higher, suggesting the GPU is still dominant but has more headroom. The CPU begins to play a larger role at 1440p, as the 238 FPS Low result demonstrates the CPU's ability to feed frames quickly when GPU load is reduced.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 369 FPS, while Ultra reaches 181 FPS — a 188 FPS difference. The 369 FPS result is particularly telling, as it approaches CPU limits for a 10-core, 10-thread processor with a 4.90 GHz boost clock. At 1080p, the CPU's influence becomes more pronounced, though the RTX 5080 still manages to deliver 181 FPS at Ultra settings, indicating the GPU remains the primary constraint even at this resolution. The data suggests that Minimum is GPU-bound at 4K and 1440p, with the CPU becoming increasingly relevant as resolution drops to 1080p, though neither component bottlenecks hard enough to prevent extremely high frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 63 FPS, which is the lowest recorded average across all test configurations but still above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Can this system maintain 100+ FPS at 1440p?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 117 FPS, High averages 153 FPS, Medium averages 182 FPS, and Low averages 238 FPS. All four presets exceed 100 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56083, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367. The RX 9070 GRE is 2.2% faster based on the deltaPct of -2.2% for the RTX 5080.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded in the test data?

A: The highest average FPS is 369, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Medium preset at 1080p has a maximum FPS of 325, which is the highest individual frame measurement.

Q: Is the Core Ultra 5 225 faster than the Ryzen 5 5600F?

A: The two processors have nearly identical average benchmark scores: the Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36938, while the Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945. The deltaPct is 0%, indicating no measurable performance difference.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 with Ultra settings delivers 117 FPS average, which combines high visual fidelity with frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold. This is 85.7% faster than 4K Ultra while still providing excellent image quality.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 209th out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the top 5.6% of all configurations. This percentile positioning is consistent with the component-level benchmarks: the CPU sits at the 85th percentile among all processors, and the GPU ranks at the 87th percentile among all GPUs. The combo rank of 209 out of 3712 indicates that while this is a high-end pairing, there are 208 combos that achieve higher average FPS in this specific game, likely featuring more powerful CPUs or GPUs such as the RTX 5090 or RX 9070 GRE. However, the practical impact of those higher-ranked combos is minimal given that this system already delivers 63 FPS at 4K Ultra and 181 FPS at 1080p Ultra. For the vast majority of users, the performance gap between rank 209 and the top 10 would be imperceptible at standard refresh rates. The data confirms that this combo is overqualified for Minimum, providing playable frame rates at every resolution and preset, with enough headroom to handle more demanding titles in the same genre.