Minimum

This PC configuration, pairing the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, is exceptionally well-suited for Minimum. The benchmark data shows this combo ranks 209th out of 3712 tested configurations for this title, placing it in the top percentile of performers. The measured frame rates indicate that this system not only meets but vastly exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold across every resolution and preset combination tested.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data for this game shows a wide range of frame rates depending on resolution and graphics settings. At the most demanding configuration tested, 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system produces an average of 63 FPS. This is the only configuration that dips near the 60 FPS threshold, though it still clears it. At the same 4K resolution, dropping to High settings yields an average of 82 FPS, Medium settings produce 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS, and Low settings deliver a much faster 128 FPS average.

Moving down to 2560x1440 resolution, the performance scales significantly upward. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 117 FPS, which is nearly double the frame rate of the 4K Ultra setting. High settings at this resolution reach 153 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 182 FPS with a minimum of 155 FPS and a maximum of 210 FPS. The Low setting at 1440p produces a very high 238 FPS average.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its full potential. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 181 FPS, which is already extremely high. High settings reach 237 FPS, and the Medium preset produces a 283 FPS average with a minimum of 240 FPS and a maximum of 325 FPS. The Low setting at 1080p achieves an exceptional 369 FPS average, making it the fastest configuration measured in this dataset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component is doing the heavy lifting in Minimum. The most telling comparison is the frame rate difference between 1920x1080 and 3840x2160 at the same settings. At Low settings, the 1080p score of 369 FPS drops to 128 FPS at 4K, a reduction of roughly 65%. This dramatic scaling with resolution indicates that the GPU is the primary performance driver at lower settings, where the CPU has more headroom to feed frames.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is less severe but still considerable. The 1080p Ultra score of 181 FPS drops to 63 FPS at 4K, a 65% reduction as well. The fact that even at 4K Ultra the system maintains 63 FPS suggests that the CPU, with its 14 cores and 14 threads, is sufficient to keep up with the RTX 5080's demands even in the most demanding scenarios.

The RTX 5080's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth appear to be more than adequate for this game at all tested settings. The GPU's 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and high texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s likely contribute to the strong performance at 4K, where pixel throughput becomes more critical. The CPU's role becomes more apparent when comparing the Medium setting results, where the 1080p score of 283 FPS only drops to 182 FPS at 1440p, a less severe scaling that suggests the CPU is able to maintain high frame rates even as GPU load increases.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 63 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and it just barely clears the 60 FPS threshold. For gamers who want a larger safety margin above 60 FPS, the High preset at 82 FPS would be more comfortable, but the data confirms that Ultra is playable.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, producing an average of 117 FPS. This provides a substantial margin above the 60 FPS threshold and allows for high refresh rate gaming on 144Hz monitors. The 117 FPS at 1440p Ultra is particularly impressive because it demonstrates that this system has significant headroom even at higher resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 181 FPS, making it the clear best choice. This frame rate is more than enough for even the fastest 165Hz or 240Hz gaming monitors. The system maintains excellent performance at every setting at 1080p, with even the most demanding preset producing frame rates far above the playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are all within a very tight performance window. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has an average score of 46030, which is only 0.1% lower than the Core Ultra 5 235's score of 46062. The Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 46098, which is 0.1% higher. Both AMD EPYC 4364P and AMD EPYC 7303 score within 0.2% of the Core Ultra 5 235, at 45970 and 45960 respectively. In practical terms, these four processors would deliver virtually identical performance in Minimum, with frame rate differences too small to notice.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals show slightly larger but still modest performance gaps. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367, which is 2.2% higher than the RTX 5080's average score of 56083. This would translate to a small but measurable frame rate advantage in Minimum. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, which is 0.6% lower than the RTX 5080, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, also 0.7% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 2.3% lower. These differences suggest that the RTX 5080 and its closest rivals would produce nearly identical frame rates, likely within a few FPS of each other at any given setting.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes. The data shows all four presets at 3840x2160 exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset averages 63 FPS, High averages 82 FPS, Medium averages 98 FPS, and Low averages 128 FPS.

Q: What is the highest quality setting that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 produces an average of 117 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS. All settings at this resolution exceed 60 FPS, with Low reaching 238 FPS.

Q: How does this system perform at 1080p for high refresh rate gaming?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 181 FPS, High averages 237 FPS, Medium averages 283 FPS, and Low averages 369 FPS. These frame rates are suitable for 144Hz, 240Hz, and even 360Hz displays.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU appears to be the primary performance driver. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent reduction at all settings, indicating that the RTX 5080's workload scales heavily with resolution. The Core Ultra 5 235's 14 cores and 14 threads are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU.

Q: How close are rival components in performance?

A: The CPU rivals are within 0.2% of the Core Ultra 5 235's average benchmark score, making them effectively identical in performance. The closest GPU rival, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE, scores 2.2% higher than the RTX 5080, which would result in a small but potentially noticeable frame rate difference.

Q: What is the best overall preset for this system?

A: The data indicates that Ultra settings are playable at all three tested resolutions. At 4K, Ultra averages 63 FPS, at 1440p it averages 117 FPS, and at 1080p it averages 181 FPS. Choosing Ultra at any resolution provides the best visual quality while maintaining playable frame rates.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum exceptionally well at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution confirms that all settings are playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080, with the best settings being Ultra at each resolution. The 4K Ultra configuration produces 63 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold but leaves little margin. At 1440p, the Ultra preset delivers 117 FPS, providing a comfortable buffer. At 1080p, Ultra achieves 181 FPS, making it suitable for high refresh rate gaming.

The system's rank of 209th out of 3712 tested combinations places it in the top 6% of all configurations tested for this game. The RTX 5080's 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the Core Ultra 5 235's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs both indicate that this is a high-end pairing. The 14-core, 14-thread CPU with a 5.00 GHz boost clock provides strong single-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2085. The GPU's 10752 shading units and 84 RT cores deliver the raw throughput needed for this third-person shooter.

For gamers with 60Hz displays, this system offers substantial headroom at every resolution. For those with 144Hz or higher refresh rate monitors, the 1440p and 1080p results are particularly compelling, with the 1440p Ultra setting providing 117 FPS and 1080p Ultra providing 181 FPS. The only configuration where the system approaches the lower limit of playability is 4K Ultra at 63 FPS, but even this setting maintains a playable frame rate. Overall, the data shows that this is one of the more capable configurations for Minimum among the 3712 combinations tested.