Minimum

This PC configuration, pairing an Intel Core Ultra 5 245 with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Minimum. The benchmark data shows that this combination exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and preset, making it a top-tier performer for this 2014 third-person shooter. The data indicates that the primary constraint at lower resolutions is the CPU, but the GPU handles the higher graphical loads with ease.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 394 FPS, which is the highest recorded in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 301 FPS, with a minimum of 256 FPS and a maximum of 347 FPS. The High preset averages 253 FPS, while the most demanding Ultra preset still maintains a robust 193 FPS average. These numbers suggest a system that is heavily CPU-bound at this resolution, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames far faster than the processor can feed it.

Stepping up to 2560x1440 shows a predictable scaling of performance. The Low preset averages 254 FPS, which is a substantial 140 FPS drop compared to 1080p Low. The Medium preset averages 194 FPS, with a recorded range of 165 to 223 FPS. The High preset delivers an average of 163 FPS. At the Ultra preset, the average settles at 124 FPS. The relative performance gap between presets remains consistent, indicating that the GPU is starting to take on more of the workload, though the CPU continues to be a significant factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck, but performance remains impressive. The Low preset averages 137 FPS, which is still nearly double the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset averages 105 FPS, with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS. The High preset produces an average of 88 FPS. Finally, the Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration tested, still achieves an average of 67 FPS. This demonstrates a smooth and steady scaling curve as resolution increases, with no drastic cliffs in performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 193 FPS. Every preset tested is playable at this resolution, but Ultra provides the highest visual fidelity while still delivering a massive margin above the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are again Ultra, with an average of 124 FPS. The system has enough performance headroom to run the game at maximum settings without coming close to the playability threshold. All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are confirmed as playable.

For 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is Ultra, averaging 67 FPS. While this is the lowest average FPS recorded in the dataset, it still clears the 60 FPS bar by a comfortable 7 FPS. The verdict data confirms that High, Low, and Medium are also playable at this resolution, but Ultra offers the best balance of visual quality and performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each have close rivals that would likely produce similar in-game results. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, which scores 49196 (a difference of -0.4%), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, scoring 49228 (-0.5%). On the Intel side, the Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698 (+0.6%), and the Core i5-14600K scores 48618 (+0.8%). These processors are within a narrow performance band, so swapping to any of them would yield negligible changes in frame rates, particularly in a GPU-bound scenario like 4K.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, its average benchmark score is 60347, ranking in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. The closest competitors are the Intel Arc Pro A60 with a score of 60326 (0% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 at 60140 (+0.3% delta). The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores higher at 61896 (-2.5% delta), while the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores lower at 58657 (+2.9% delta). These delta values are all within a few percentage points, suggesting that the performance difference between these GPUs in Minimum would be minimal, potentially only a few frames per second at most.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this PC can run Minimum with exceptional performance. The verdict by resolution confirms that Ultra settings are playable at all three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 193 FPS, which is more than three times the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 124 FPS, still more than double the requirement. Even at the demanding 3840x2160 resolution, the Ultra preset averages 67 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS baseline.

In summary, this combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 does not just meet the playability criteria; it surpasses them by a significant margin at every setting. There is no scenario in the tested data where this system dips below 60 FPS. For a game released in 2014, this hardware provides an overwhelmingly powerful experience, allowing for maximum graphical settings at 4K resolution without compromise.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets reveals a clear shift in workload. At 1920x1080, the CPU is the limiting factor. The average FPS for the Low preset is 394, but when the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the same preset drops to 254 FPS. This 140 FPS drop is primarily due to the GPU having to render more pixels, but the sheer height of the 1080p numbers indicates the CPU's maximum frame output is being reached. The Ultra preset at 1080p (193 FPS) versus the Low preset at 1440p (254 FPS) shows that the CPU can still push high frame rates, but the GPU load is growing.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more prominent. The difference between Low (254 FPS) and Ultra (124 FPS) is 130 FPS, showing that the GPU is now the main driver of performance differences between settings. The scaling from 1440p to 2160p is even more telling. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 137 FPS, which is a 117 FPS drop from the 1440p Low result. This substantial reduction confirms that the GPU is now the primary bottleneck at 4K. The CPU has enough headroom to support these frame rates, but the RTX 4090 is working much harder to fill the larger frame buffer.

The data shows a classic balance. At 1080p, the game is heavily CPU-bound, as the GPU is not being fully utilized. At 1440p, the workload is more balanced. At 2160p, the game transitions to being GPU-bound, where the graphics card's performance is the deciding factor for the final frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations in the database, this specific pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 126th out of 3712 combos for this game. This places it in the top 3.4% of all tested systems. This high ranking is a direct result of the RTX 4090's immense power, which is capable of handling the game's demands at 4K, and the Core Ultra 5 245's strong single-thread performance, which is crucial for high frame rates at lower resolutions. The combination of a 90th percentile CPU and an 88th percentile GPU results in a system that is significantly faster than the vast majority of other configurations in the database.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows an average of 67 FPS at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 394, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other systems tested?

A: This combo ranks 126th out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 3.4% of all systems.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the workload is balanced. The GPU is more important than at 1080p, but the CPU still contributes significantly. The scaling from Low (254 FPS) to Ultra (124 FPS) shows a 130 FPS difference due to GPU load.

Q: What are the closest performance rivals for the CPU in this combo?

A: The closest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G with an average score of 49196, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 with a score of 49228, both within 0.5% of the Core Ultra 5 245's average score.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded at 4K?

A: The lowest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 67, which occurs with the Ultra preset. All other presets (High, Medium, Low) score higher.