Minimum

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a formidable combination for the 2014 third-person shooter Minimum. Data shows this system ranks 644th out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 17% of all tested hardware pairs. The benchmark results indicate that this configuration delivers smooth, playable frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with the only exception being Ultra settings at 4K, which dips below the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 provide a clear picture of its processing power. The CPU's average benchmark score of 46062 places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest competitor is the Intel Core i9-13900HX, which scores 46098, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 trails slightly with a score of 46030, also a 0.1% difference. The AMD EPYC 4364P and AMD EPYC 7303 both score 45970 and 45960 respectively, representing 0.2% differences. These deltas are so small that in real-world gaming scenarios, the user would be hard-pressed to notice any difference between these processors.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER holds an average benchmark score of 43223, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. The closest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB with a score of 43262, a 0.1% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268, also 0.1% off. The Quadro M6000 non-24GB version scores 43301, a 0.2% delta. The only notable gap is with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile, which scores 43667, a 1% difference. For a desktop-focused gaming build, the RTX 4070 SUPER clearly outperforms these mobile and workstation alternatives in raw gaming benchmarks.

Given these margins, any of the rival CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum. Similarly, swapping the RTX 4070 SUPER for any of the listed GPU rivals would result in less than a 1% performance shift. The data suggests that the system's performance is highly representative of what users could expect from any of these near-identical configurations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern regarding which component carries the workload at different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 310 FPS on Low settings and 152 FPS on Ultra settings. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 51% performance drop at this resolution. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates range from 200 FPS on Low to 98 FPS on Ultra, a 51% reduction. At 3840x2160, the spread narrows slightly, with 108 FPS on Low and 53 FPS on Ultra, a 51% decrease.

The resolution scaling tells a more interesting story. When moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 152 to 98 FPS, a 36% reduction. From 1440p to 4K at Ultra, the drop is from 98 to 53 FPS, a 46% reduction. This steeper decline at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases. At 1080p, the CPU's 14 cores and 24 MB of L3 cache provide ample headroom, allowing the GPU to operate at near-maximum output. The 7168 shading units and 80 ROPs of the RTX 4070 SUPER are fully engaged at 4K, where the 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth becomes critical.

The data indicates that at 1080p and 1440p, the system is largely GPU-bound, with the CPU capable of feeding frames faster than the GPU can render them. At 4K, the GPU's workload dominates, as evidenced by the larger percentage drops between presets at this resolution. The 220 W TDP GPU is clearly the primary driver of performance at all tested settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 310 FPS, while Medium settings yield 237 FPS with a minimum of 202 and maximum of 273. High settings achieve 199 FPS, and Ultra settings still manage a robust 152 FPS. No minimum or maximum values are recorded for Low, High, or Ultra at this resolution, but the averages suggest consistent performance.

The 2560x1440 results show slightly less headroom but remain highly playable. Low settings hit 200 FPS, while Medium settings average 153 FPS with a minimum of 130 and maximum of 176. High settings produce 128 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 98 FPS. The narrower gap between presets at this resolution indicates that the GPU is beginning to feel the load of additional pixels.

At 3840x2160, the performance scales down notably. Low settings still manage 108 FPS, but Medium settings drop to 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 and maximum of 95. High settings average 69 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 53 FPS. The data shows that Medium and High settings at 4K remain above the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra does not. The 53 FPS at Ultra represents the only configuration in the entire test suite that fails to maintain playable frame rates.

The Verdict

This system can run Minimum with confidence at all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold with room to spare, with Ultra averaging 152 FPS. The 2560x1440 resolution is equally impressive, with all four presets exceeding 60 FPS, including Ultra at 98 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system delivers playable performance on Low, Medium, and High settings, with High averaging 69 FPS. The only configuration that falls short is Ultra at 4K, which averages 53 FPS, below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

For users prioritizing visual fidelity at 4K, the data suggests that High settings provide the optimal balance, maintaining a 15% margin above the playable threshold. At 1440p and 1080p, the system has sufficient headroom to run Ultra settings without concern, with 63% and 153% margins respectively. The verdict is clear: this hardware combination is more than capable of delivering a smooth experience in Minimum across nearly all tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: High settings achieve an average of 69 FPS at 4K, while Ultra drops to 53 FPS. Medium settings also clear the threshold with 82 FPS.

Q: Does the system run Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: Yes, Ultra settings at 1440p average 98 FPS, well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with a 63% performance margin.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080, High settings average 199 FPS, while at 3840x2160, the same settings yield 69 FPS, representing a 65% reduction in frame rate.

Q: Are there any settings where the system fails to reach 60 FPS?

A: Only one configuration fails to meet the threshold: Ultra settings at 3840x2160, which average 53 FPS.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p Low settings?

A: The system achieves 310 FPS at 1080p with Low settings, the highest frame rate recorded in the entire test suite.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 130, with a maximum of 176 and an average of 153.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 152 FPS. This provides a substantial buffer above the playable threshold, allowing users to enable maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings remain the best choice, averaging 98 FPS. The system retains a 63% performance margin over the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring consistent frame delivery even during intense gameplay sequences.

At 3840x2160, High settings are the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 69 FPS. This represents a 15% margin over the threshold. While Medium settings also qualify with 82 FPS, High offers superior visual quality while still maintaining playable performance. Ultra settings at this resolution fall short at 53 FPS and should be avoided for competitive play.