Minimum

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers a remarkably consistent high-refresh-rate experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The measured data shows this pairing is not merely playable but overwhelmingly dominant across all tested resolutions and presets, with the only near-limitation appearing at 4K Ultra where the average frame rate sits exactly at the 60 FPS playable threshold. This analysis breaks down the raw FPS measurements, compares the hardware to its nearest rivals, and provides practical settings guidance based strictly on the benchmark data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this combo are characterized by extreme headroom, particularly at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high they approach the refresh rate limits of most standard monitors. The Low preset delivers an average of 354 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Moving up the quality ladder, the Medium preset still produces an average of 271 FPS, with a minimum of 230 FPS and a maximum of 312 FPS. The High preset drops to an average of 228 FPS, while the Ultra preset maintains a very strong 173 FPS average. None of these 1080p results dip anywhere near the 60 FPS playable threshold; even the theoretical worst-case minimum at Medium (230 FPS) is nearly four times the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably but remains exceptional. The Low preset shows an average of 228 FPS, identical to the 1080p High preset, which indicates the CPU-GPU balance is still capable of pushing massive frame counts. Medium at 1440p yields a 175 FPS average, with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 201 FPS. High settings produce a 147 FPS average, and Ultra still clears the 100 FPS mark with a 112 FPS average. The minimum recorded frame rate at 1440p Medium (149 FPS) is still more than double the playable threshold, showing that even frame-time dips do not threaten smoothness.

The 3840x2160 results show the first signs of stress on the combo, but it still clears all presets. Ultra at 4K produces exactly 60 FPS on average, which is the precise playable threshold defined by the data. High settings at 4K rise to 79 FPS, Medium to 94 FPS (with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 108 FPS), and Low to 123 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a steady degradation curve: 123 to 94 to 79 to 60 FPS. This indicates the RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary bottleneck at 4K Ultra, whereas at lower resolutions the frame rates are so high that the CPU’s 14 cores and 5.10 GHz boost clock are likely the limiting factor in maintaining such extreme numbers.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data provides context for how this specific CPU and GPU compare to other hardware in the database. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, placing it at the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, which scores 49196, a mere 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, 0.5% higher. On the other side, the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698 (0.6% lower) and the Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48618 (0.8% lower). These deltas are all within a single percentage point, meaning any of these CPUs would produce virtually identical frame rates in Minimum when paired with the same GPU. The practical takeaway is that the Core Ultra 5 245 sits in a performance class where a swap to any of these four rivals would not meaningfully change the FPS numbers.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, placing it at the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the standard RTX 4080, which scores 54247, a delta of just -0.1%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (-1.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (-2.7%), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (-2.8%). The negative delta percentages indicate these rivals score higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER, but by margins of less than 3%. In real-world gaming at 4K Ultra, a 2.8% difference would translate to roughly 1-2 FPS at the 60 FPS mark, which is imperceptible. Users with any of these GPUs paired with the Core Ultra 5 245 would experience essentially the same performance envelope.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data provides clear guidance for the most demanding preset that still maintains at least 60 FPS average at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear choice, with an average of 173 FPS. This is over 110 FPS above the threshold, so there is no reason to drop below Ultra at this resolution. The Ultra preset at 1080p delivers more than enough headroom for a 144Hz or even 165Hz monitor, and the minimum frame rates (while not recorded for Ultra) are unlikely to dip below the 173 FPS average given the Medium preset’s minimum of 230 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the recommended setting, with an average of 112 FPS. This comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold and also clears the 100 FPS mark, which is a common target for high-refresh 1440p gaming. The 112 FPS average at 1440p Ultra is actually higher than the 4K High preset’s 79 FPS, showing that the resolution drop from 4K to 1440p provides more performance headroom than dropping from Ultra to High at 4K. Users with 144Hz 1440p monitors will not fully saturate the display at Ultra, but the experience will be exceptionally smooth.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset still achieves exactly 60 FPS on average. This is the only resolution where Ultra barely clears the playable threshold. The verdictByResolution data confirms Ultra as the best setting at 4K, but the 60 FPS average leaves zero margin for error. Users who prioritize frame rate stability over visual fidelity should consider the High preset at 4K, which provides 79 FPS and a 31.7% higher frame rate than Ultra. However, for a 60Hz 4K display, Ultra is viable and delivers exactly the target frame rate.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can absolutely run Minimum, and it does so with extraordinary authority. The verdictByResolution data lists all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable at every single resolution tested. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 173 FPS, which is 188% above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 112 FPS, which is 87% above the threshold. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages exactly 60 FPS, meeting the threshold precisely.

The only caveat is the 4K Ultra result. While 60 FPS is technically playable, the frame rate sits exactly at the boundary. Any particularly demanding scene could theoretically push the average lower, though the measured data does not include minimum FPS values for 4K Ultra. For a strictly 60Hz 4K display, this is acceptable. For users with 120Hz or higher refresh 4K displays, dropping to the High preset at 4K (79 FPS) would provide a safer margin. At 1080p and 1440p, there are no concerns whatsoever; this combo obliterates the game’s requirements at every preset.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is exactly 60 FPS, which meets the playable threshold of 60 FPS defined in the benchmark data.

*Q: What is the highest frame rate this combo achieves in Minimum?*

A: The highest measured average is 354 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 271 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 228 FPS at both 1080p High and 1440p Low.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080 in this game?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080’s 54247. This negligible delta means both GPUs would produce virtually identical frame rates in Minimum.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: At 1080p and 1440p, the frame rates are so high (228-354 FPS) that the CPU is likely the limiting factor. At 4K Ultra, the GPU becomes the bottleneck with exactly 60 FPS. The CPU’s benchmark score of 48995 places it at the 90th percentile, indicating it is a high-performing part overall.

Q: What is the best setting for a 1440p 144Hz monitor?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 112 FPS. This is below 144Hz but still highly smooth. If you prefer higher frame rates, the High preset at 1440p averages 147 FPS, which more closely matches a 144Hz display’s refresh rate.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested hardware combinations for Minimum?*

A: This combo ranks 311 out of 3712 total tested combinations, placing it in the top 8.4% of all configurations in the database.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame field shows this configuration ranks 311 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the top 8.4% of all hardware pairings tested in this game. The rank reflects the combined performance of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (90th percentile among CPUs) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER (86th percentile among GPUs). The high rank is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows the combo clearing 60 FPS at every resolution and preset, including the demanding 4K Ultra setting.

The rank also contextualizes the performance relative to the broader database. With 3712 combos tested, a rank of 311 means there are 3401 other configurations that perform worse in Minimum, and only 310 that perform better. This is a top-tier result for a game from 2014, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards. The data indicates that users with this combo have substantial headroom for future titles, as the 4K Ultra result at exactly 60 FPS is the only data point near the playable threshold. For Minimum specifically, this is a no-compromise setup that delivers maximum visual quality at all resolutions.