Minimum

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a commanding performance in Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. Benchmark results show this combination handles every tested preset and resolution well above the 60 frames-per-second (FPS) threshold, with the only exception being that the most demanding preset at 4K lands exactly on that threshold. The data reveals a system that is heavily overqualified for this title, consistently producing frame rates that would satisfy even high-refresh-rate display owners, particularly at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces staggering frame rates that far exceed standard monitor refresh rates. On Low settings, the average FPS reaches 354. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 271 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 230 and a maximum of 312. High settings yield an average of 228 FPS, while Ultra settings still manage a very high 173 FPS average. None of the 1080p runs show a minimum FPS below 230, indicating exceptional consistency.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, performance remains extremely high. Low settings produce an average of 228 FPS. Medium settings average 175 FPS, with a minimum of 149 and a maximum of 201. High settings deliver 147 FPS on average. Even Ultra settings, which would be the most taxing, average 112 FPS. The frame rates here are still well above any standard 60Hz or even 144Hz display, suggesting the system is never challenged by the CPU or GPU at this resolution.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the demands on the GPU become visible. Low settings average 123 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium settings average 94 FPS, with a range between 80 and 108 FPS. High settings average 79 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding scenario tested, and it produces an average of exactly 60 FPS. This is the only configuration where the average FPS drops to the playable threshold, though no minimum FPS data is provided for that run to assess potential dips.

Best Settings per Resolution

The "best setting" is defined as the highest graphical preset that still maintains an average FPS at or above 60. For each resolution, this is the Ultra preset.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 173 FPS, providing maximum visual fidelity with a massive performance buffer. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 112 FPS, again offering the best image quality while keeping frame rates smooth and responsive. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages exactly 60 FPS, meeting the playable threshold precisely. This makes Ultra the best setting at all three resolutions, but at 4K it leaves no headroom for demanding scenes below that average.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K with Ultra settings?*

A: Yes, the average FPS for 3840x2160 at Ultra settings is exactly 60 FPS, which meets the playability threshold. No minimum FPS data was recorded for this specific configuration, so occasional dips below 60 FPS are possible.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 354, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Does the RTX 4080 SUPER have any close rivals in benchmark scores?

A: Yes, its closest competitor by average benchmark score is the standard NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 0.1% higher. Other nearby rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X, which is 1.1% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, which is 2.7% faster.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 a high-performing CPU?

A: It ranks in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it is a strong performer. Its closest rivals in average benchmark score are the Intel Core i9-13900HX (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (0.1% lower), and two AMD EPYC server processors.

*Q: Does the CPU or GPU matter more for performance in Minimum?*

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. Performance drops significantly from 2560x1440 Ultra (112 FPS) to 3840x2160 Ultra (60 FPS), a 46% reduction. At 1080p, the CPU must feed frames at over 350 FPS, which is a demanding task, but the drop to Ultra at 1080p (173 FPS) still shows substantial GPU scaling.

*Q: Is this combo overkill for Minimum?*

A: Based on the frame rates, it is extremely powerful for this game. At 1080p and 1440p, it exceeds 100 FPS on every preset. Even at 4K, only the Ultra setting brings the average down to 60 FPS, with all other presets running much faster.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is closely matched in overall CPU benchmark scores by a few other processors. The Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 0.1% higher, making it a near-identical performer in multi-threaded workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 0.1% lower, and the AMD EPYC 4364P scores 0.2% higher. Any of these CPUs, when paired with a similar GPU, would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum.

For the GPU, the closest rival is the standard NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which has an average benchmark score only 0.1% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% faster, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S are 2.7% and 2.8% faster, respectively. A system built with an RTX 4080 instead of the 4080 SUPER would deliver functionally identical performance. The other listed rivals, while close in raw benchmark scores, are from different segments or architectures, so game-specific performance could vary slightly.

CPU and GPU Roles

The frame rate data reveals how the balance of responsibility shifts between the CPU and GPU across different resolutions. At 1920x1080 on Low settings, the average FPS of 354 is extraordinarily high, indicating the GPU is barely taxed and the CPU is working hard to issue draw calls. Moving to Ultra at the same resolution, the average drops to 173 FPS, a reduction of 51%. This drop is entirely due to the increased graphical load on the GPU, showing that even at 1080p, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the limiting factor at higher presets.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues. The Low preset averages 228 FPS, while Ultra averages 112 FPS. The performance scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p is a 51% reduction, nearly identical to the 1080p scaling. This suggests the GPU load is scaling predictably with settings.

The most revealing data is the transition from 2560x1440 Ultra to 3840x2160 Ultra. Here, the average FPS drops from 112 to 60, a 46% reduction. This is a massive hit caused solely by the increase in pixel count, which heavily taxes the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth. The CPU workload does not meaningfully increase between these resolutions, so this steep drop confirms that at 4K Ultra, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the definitive bottleneck. Conversely, at 1080p Low, the CPU's ability to push over 350 FPS is critical, making it the more relevant component for that specific scenario.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum. According to the verdict data, the combo is marked as playable at all three tested resolutions with all four graphical presets. The verdict confirms that at 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with an average FPS of 173. At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best settings, averaging 112 FPS. At 3840x2160, Ultra settings are also listed as playable, with an average of exactly 60 FPS. While the 4K Ultra results meet the 60 FPS threshold, the lack of a recorded minimum FPS for that run means users should be aware that fluctuations below 60 are possible. For guaranteed smoothness at 4K, dropping to High settings (79 FPS average) provides a comfortable margin. All other configurations are far above the playability threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 311th out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the top 8.4% of all systems tested for this game, confirming its position as a high-end performer. The ranking reflects the fact that while this hardware is extremely powerful, some combinations using faster CPUs or even more capable GPUs—such as those with higher benchmark scores—would place ahead of it. The 311th position is nonetheless a very strong showing, corroborating the measured FPS data which shows the system easily handles the game at high settings across all resolutions.