Minimum

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER pairing presents a distinct split in capabilities. The CPU is a modern, high-core-count desktop processor, while the GPU is a previous-generation Turing architecture card. In the context of the 2014 third-person shooter Minimum, the database shows that the processor is rarely the limiting factor. Instead, the graphics card dictates the playable envelope. The recorded measurements indicate that 1080p and 1440p gaming are viable targets, while 4K remains out of reach for smooth frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database groups the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 with several server-grade AMD EPYC processors and a close Intel sibling. The AMD EPYC 4464P posts an average score of 64823, which is a 0.3% performance delta relative to the Core Ultra 7 265. This places the two effectively on par in synthetic multi-threaded workloads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is the closest match, with an average score of 64438, a 0.3% delta in the opposite direction. The AMD EPYC 7343 scores 64202, a 0.7% delta, and the AMD EPYC 9124 scores 65104, a 0.7% delta. What this means for gaming is that swapping the Core Ultra 7 265 for any of these rivals would produce nearly identical CPU-bound frame rates in Minimum. The 20-core, 20-thread configuration is far beyond what this title requires, so the CPU percentile ranking of 93 among all tested processors is not the bottleneck.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2060 SUPER sits in a cluster of very different cards. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile has an average score of 18159, a 0.4% delta below the desktop RTX 2060 SUPER. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, a 0.5% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, a 1.5% delta, and the Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, a 1.6% delta. These deltas are all within a narrow band, suggesting that the RTX 2060 SUPER and these rivals will deliver similar raw graphics throughput in synthetic benchmarks. In Minimum specifically, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences between settings and resolutions. Users moving from an RTX 2060 SUPER to an RTX 3060 Mobile should expect no meaningful change in frame rates, while the Arc A770M and RX 460 are close enough that in-game results should be comparable at the same settings. The GPU sits at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, which is a mid-pack position that aligns with its measured performance in this game.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The measured FPS at 1920x1080 Ultra is 83 average. This is above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making Ultra the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset is the best playable option at 2560x1440, with an average of 71 FPS. Low and Medium also clear 60 FPS, but High delivers the highest quality while staying above the threshold.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable with this hardware?

A: No. The verdict by resolution lists no playable settings at 3840x2160. The highest average FPS recorded at this resolution is 59 on Low, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. High, Medium, and Ultra are all below 60 FPS.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 170 FPS, while Ultra averages 83 FPS. This is a difference of 87 FPS, or roughly double the frame rate.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at 2560x1440 Medium?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 has an average of 84 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 97 FPS. The minimum stays above the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating a stable experience.

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

A: The combo ranks 2602 out of 3712 tested combinations. This places it in the lower portion of the overall distribution, meaning many other hardware pairings deliver higher frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database provides measured FPS data across three resolutions and four settings presets for Minimum. The 1920x1080 results show the strongest performance. At Low settings, the average FPS is 170. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 130, with a minimum of 111 and a maximum of 150. High settings yield an average of 109 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 83 FPS. All of these values are comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold, and even the lowest recorded minimum, 111 FPS at Medium, is far above the playable line.

The 2560x1440 resolution shows a step down in performance. Low settings average 110 FPS. Medium settings average 84 FPS, with a minimum of 71 and a maximum of 97. High settings average 71 FPS. Ultra settings drop to an average of 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The data indicates that the transition from High to Ultra at this resolution is the breaking point, as High remains playable but Ultra does not. The minimum recorded FPS at Medium, 71, is still above the playable threshold, which suggests that Medium and High will provide consistent frame delivery.

The 3840x2160 resolution results are largely unplayable. Low settings average 59 FPS, which is just 1 FPS below the playable threshold. Medium settings average 45 FPS, with a minimum of 38 and a maximum of 52. High settings average 38 FPS. Ultra settings average 29 FPS. None of these settings reach the 60 FPS average required for playability. The Medium preset data provides the only min/max readings at this resolution, and the 38 FPS minimum confirms that frame drops are significant.

The pattern across resolutions is clear. The RTX 2060 SUPER is capable of delivering high frame rates at 1080p, moderate frame rates at 1440p, and insufficient frame rates at 4K. The CPU, with its 20 cores and 30 MB of shared L3 cache, does not appear to constrain performance in any of these scenarios. The measured FPS scales predictably with resolution and settings, which is typical for a GPU-bound title.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, but not at 3840x2160. The verdict by resolution confirms that the playable settings at 2560x1440 are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best option at an average of 71 FPS. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets are playable, with Ultra being the best option at an average of 83 FPS. The 3840x2160 resolution has no playable settings, as even Low settings average 59 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold.

For users targeting 1080p, this combo delivers excellent performance. The Ultra preset at 83 FPS provides headroom above the playable threshold, and the Low preset at 170 FPS is suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. For 1440p, the High preset at 71 FPS is the recommended choice, as it balances visual quality with a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Medium at 84 FPS is also viable, but High offers better fidelity for only a 13 FPS average cost. At 4K, the hardware is not sufficient. The best case, Low at 59 FPS, is still below the playable threshold, so users should avoid 4K with this configuration.

The overall assessment is that this is a solid 1080p and entry-level 1440p gaming machine for Minimum. The GPU is the limiting factor, and the CPU is more than adequate for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2602 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the 70th percentile of the distribution, meaning roughly 70% of tested combinations perform better. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-pack position, as the RTX 2060 SUPER is at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs. The CPU's high percentile ranking of 93 does not boost the combo significantly because the game is not CPU-bound.

The rank of 2602 indicates that while this combo is playable at 1080p and 1440p, many other hardware pairings deliver higher frame rates. The delta between this combo and the top-ranked combos is substantial, as the RTX 2060 SUPER is a previous-generation graphics card. However, the combo is not at the bottom of the list either, as the 1100 combos ranked below it likely feature less capable GPUs or CPUs. For a user with this hardware, the ranking confirms that the experience in Minimum will be smooth at standard resolutions, but not competitive with higher-end modern GPUs.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 83 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available in the measured data, and it clears the playable threshold by 23 FPS. Users with a 1080p display can enable Ultra without concern for frame rate drops below the playable line.

At 2560x1440, the best settings preset is High, with an average of 71 FPS. This exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by 11 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 54 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, so High is the maximum quality option that maintains playability.

At 3840x2160, there is no best settings preset, as no setting achieves an average of at least 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 59 FPS, but it still falls short. Users with a 4K display should reduce the resolution to 2560x1440 or lower to achieve playable frame rates.

The data supports a clear hierarchy. For 1080p, Ultra is the top choice. For 1440p, High is the top choice. For 4K, no choice is viable. These recommendations are based solely on the measured FPS values, which show consistent performance at the lower two resolutions and consistent shortfalls at 4K. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p in this title, but the GPU's raw compute throughput, measured at 7.181 TFLOPS FP32, is not enough for 4K at playable frame rates.