Minimum

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers overwhelmingly high frame rates in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. Benchmark data shows this combination clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and preset tested, from 1920x1080 Low up to 3840x2160 Ultra. The results indicate a system that is far more powerful than the game demands, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and quality settings.

FAQ

*Q: Is this PC capable of running Minimum at 4K?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) deliver average frame rates above 60 FPS. Even at the Ultra preset, the average FPS is 61, meeting the playable threshold exactly.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 2560x1440, producing an average of 112 FPS. This is the most demanding setting tested and still provides a frame rate far above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209. The RTX 4080 is 0.1% faster than the SUPER variant in overall benchmark performance.

Q: Will the CPU cause a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 356 FPS, suggesting the CPU is delivering frames far beyond what any typical display can refresh.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the system averages 273 FPS, with a minimum recorded frame rate of 232 FPS and a maximum of 313 FPS.

*Q: Does this configuration rank highly among all tested combos for Minimum?*

A: Yes, it ranks 246th out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 7% of all hardware pairings evaluated for this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that the GPU is the dominant component for performance in Minimum, particularly as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 Low, the system averages 356 FPS, indicating the CPU and GPU are both working at high efficiency. As the resolution scales to 2560x1440 Low, the average drops to 230 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low, it falls to 124 FPS. This roughly 65% reduction from 1080p to 4K on the same Low preset is a clear sign of GPU-limited scaling, as the pixel count increases dramatically while the CPU workload remains largely unchanged.

The role of the GPU becomes even more apparent when examining settings changes at a fixed resolution. At 3840x2160, moving from Low (124 FPS) to Medium (95 FPS) to High (79 FPS) and finally to Ultra (61 FPS) shows a steady decline in frame rates. This pattern—consistently lower FPS at higher quality presets—is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the graphics card is responsible for rendering more complex visuals.

The CPU, an Intel Core Ultra 5 235 with 14 cores and 14 threads, is clearly not a limiting factor. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (0.1% slower) and the Intel Core i9-13900HX (0.1% faster), confirming it offers competitive single-thread and multi-thread performance for its class. In Minimum, this CPU power is surplus to requirements; the frame rates at 1080p Low (356 FPS) suggest the processor could feed even a faster GPU without becoming a bottleneck.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 performs nearly identically to several other processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 averages a benchmark score of 46030, which is just 0.1% lower than the Ultra 5’s 46062. The Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 46098, a mere 0.1% higher. Both of these rivals would deliver essentially the same CPU performance in Minimum, meaning no perceivable difference in frame rates. Two server-class AMD processors, the EPYC 4364P and EPYC 7303, are also within 0.2% of the Ultra 5’s score, though their desktop-relevant performance in gaming may vary due to architectural differences.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest rival, with an average benchmark score of 54209 versus the RTX 4080’s 54247—a difference of only 0.1%. In practical terms, a system built with an RTX 4080 SUPER would produce frame rates nearly identical to those reported here. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% slower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% slower. These AMD cards, while not direct performance matches, would still be very capable in Minimum given the game’s low demands, though they would likely fall short of the RTX 4080’s high FPS counts at 4K Ultra.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution confirms that all settings at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 are playable, meaning they all achieve at least 60 FPS on average. The best settings per resolution, defined as the most demanding preset that still clears the 60 FPS threshold, are Ultra at all three resolutions.

At 3840x2160 Ultra, the system averages 61 FPS, precisely meeting the playability bar. At 2560x1440 Ultra, the average is 112 FPS, offering a smooth experience with significant headroom. At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average reaches 174 FPS, making this combination ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors at that resolution. Users aiming for absolute maximum quality at 4K can use the Ultra preset with the confidence that the frame rate will stay at or above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: Average 124 FPS, no min/max data.
• Medium: Average 95 FPS, minimum 80 FPS, maximum 109 FPS.
• High: Average 79 FPS, no min/max data.
• Ultra: Average 61 FPS, no min/max data.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: Average 230 FPS, no min/max data.
• Medium: Average 176 FPS, minimum 149 FPS, maximum 202 FPS.
• High: Average 148 FPS, no min/max data.
• Ultra: Average 112 FPS, no min/max data.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: Average 356 FPS, no min/max data.
• Medium: Average 273 FPS, minimum 232 FPS, maximum 313 FPS.
• High: Average 229 FPS, no min/max data.
• Ultra: Average 174 FPS, no min/max data.

All reported frame rates are measured, not estimated. The minimum and maximum values are only provided for the Medium preset at each resolution; for other presets, only averages are available from the data set.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, delivering an average of 61 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset barely clears the 60 FPS threshold, but it does so successfully. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 112 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the playability floor. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 174 FPS, making it the best choice for users who want maximum visual quality without sacrificing performance.

No other preset is necessary at any resolution to achieve a playable experience, as even the most demanding Ultra preset clears 60 FPS everywhere. Users who prefer higher frame rates over visual fidelity can drop to High for a substantial FPS boost—at 4K, High averages 79 FPS—but this is a matter of preference, not necessity.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination ranks 246th out of 3712 tested hardware combos in Minimum. This places it in the top 6.6% of all configurations evaluated for this game. The rank reflects the system’s ability to run the game at extremely high frame rates across all resolutions. Given that Minimum is a title from 2014 with modest hardware requirements, many lower-end combos likely also achieve 60 FPS, but this pairing’s placement in the top percentile confirms it is one of the more capable setups tested. The 3712 combos in the database span a wide range of CPUs and GPUs, so a rank of 246 indicates strong overall performance relative to the entire pool, not just contemporary hardware.