Minimum

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination is a top-tier pairing for Minimum, ranking 5th out of 3712 tested hardware combos in this specific title. The data shows this system delivers far more performance than the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution, with headroom that makes the Ultra preset a realistic target even at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU benchmark data, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 sits in a tight cluster of processors with nearly identical average scores. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is effectively a tie at 0.1% higher average score, while the Intel Core i9-13900HX trails by an equally negligible 0.1%. Two server-class AMD parts, the EPYC 4364P and EPYC 7303, also land within 0.2% of this processor's average benchmark score. In practical terms, any of these four CPUs would produce indistinguishable frame rates in Minimum, since the game's demands are well within the capabilities of all of them.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score of 77712 places it among some unexpected company. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT comes within 1.1% of this score, while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT sits 1.6% higher. Two NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants, the 12 GB and 16 GB models, score 2.1% and 2.4% higher respectively. These deltas are small enough that gamers would be hard-pressed to notice the difference in real-world gameplay, though the RTX 5090 D's 92nd percentile standing among all GPUs means it is already operating near the top of the performance spectrum.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers 210 FPS on average. This is the highest visual quality the game offers, and the system still produces more than three times the playable threshold. The data shows no reason to drop below Ultra at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, Ultra remains the best choice with an average of 136 FPS. The frame rate drops by 74 FPS compared to 1080p Ultra, but the experience stays far above any concern about smoothness. Again, Ultra is the clear pick.

At 3840x2160, Ultra still remains playable with an average of 73 FPS. This is the only resolution where the margin above the 60 FPS threshold narrows noticeably, but it does not cross below it. The verdict data confirms that Ultra is the best settings choice here as well, with an average FPS of 73 at 4K Ultra.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results show that this game scales more heavily with resolution than with CPU capability. At 1080p Low, the system produces 430 FPS, whereas at 4K Low it produces 149 FPS. This 281 FPS drop indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases, which is typical for a third-person shooter with demanding visual effects.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high. At 1080p Low, the 430 FPS average suggests the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is keeping up with the GPU's output without becoming a limiting factor. The processor's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14769 and single-core score of 2085 place it in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, indicating strong per-thread performance that suits gaming workloads.

The scaling between presets at each resolution is also informative. At 4K, moving from Low to Ultra drops the average FPS from 149 to 73, a reduction of 76 FPS. At 1440p, the same preset change drops from 277 to 136 FPS, a reduction of 141 FPS. At 1080p, the drop is from 430 to 210 FPS, a reduction of 220 FPS. This pattern shows that the GPU handles the transition from Low to Ultra differently depending on resolution, with the absolute frame rate cost of Ultra settings increasing as resolution decreases. The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth provide the raw throughput needed to sustain these high frame rates.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Minimum, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict data lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable settings at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. The best settings at each resolution are Ultra, with average frame rates of 210 FPS at 1080p, 136 FPS at 1440p, and 73 FPS at 4K.

The only scenario where the system approaches the playable threshold is 4K Ultra at 73 FPS. While this is still comfortably above 60 FPS, it represents the smallest margin in the entire dataset. For gamers who want maximum visual fidelity at 4K, the RTX 5090 D delivers, but those seeking exceptionally high refresh rates at 4K might prefer the Medium preset, which averages 114 FPS. The performance headroom is substantial enough that this system will likely remain capable for this game well into the future.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, Low settings produce an average of 430 FPS, Medium averages 329 FPS with a minimum of 280 and maximum of 379, High averages 276 FPS, and Ultra averages 210 FPS. The minimum and maximum data points for Medium show a spread of 99 FPS between the lowest and highest frames.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 277 FPS, Medium averages 212 FPS with a minimum of 180 and maximum of 244, High averages 178 FPS, and Ultra averages 136 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a 64 FPS spread between minimum and maximum, which is tighter than the 1080p spread.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 149 FPS, Medium averages 114 FPS with a minimum of 97 and maximum of 131, High averages 96 FPS, and Ultra averages 73 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K shows a 34 FPS spread, indicating more consistent frame pacing at higher resolutions where the GPU is more uniformly loaded.

The data shows a consistent pattern: Medium is the only preset with recorded minimum and maximum values, and the spread narrows as resolution increases. This suggests that frame time variance decreases at higher resolutions, likely because the GPU becomes the consistent bottleneck rather than fluctuating CPU or memory demands.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 73 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data confirms Ultra is the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this system achieves?

A: The highest recorded average is 430 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the maximum across all tested resolution and preset combinations.

Q: How much performance headroom exists at 1440p Ultra?

A: At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the system averages 136 FPS. This is 76 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold, representing a 126.7% margin over the minimum requirement.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data indicates the GPU remains the primary performance driver even at 1080p, with Low settings producing 430 FPS and Ultra producing 210 FPS. The CPU's 89th percentile standing among all processors suggests it is not limiting these results.

Q: Which preset has the most consistent frame times at 4K?

A: The Medium preset at 3840x2160 shows a minimum of 97 FPS and maximum of 131 FPS, a spread of 34 FPS. This is the narrowest range among all Medium preset measurements across the three resolutions.

Q: How does this system compare to the top-ranked combinations?

A: This PC ranks 5th out of 3712 tested hardware combinations for Minimum. The GPU sits in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU sits in the 89th percentile among all CPUs.