Minimum

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a decisive performance tier for Minimum, with measured frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions and presets. The data indicates that this combination is not merely capable of running the game but does so with substantial headroom at most settings, particularly below 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Low preset yields an average of 310 FPS, while High averages 199 FPS. The Medium preset, which includes min/max data, shows an average of 237 FPS with a minimum of 202 FPS and a maximum of 273 FPS. The Ultra preset remains exceptionally smooth at 152 FPS average. This pattern suggests that at 1080p, the system is heavily unconstrained, with even the most demanding settings leaving significant performance on the table.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains robust but begins to show the influence of increased pixel load. The Low preset averages 200 FPS, Medium averages 153 FPS with a minimum of 130 FPS and a maximum of 176 FPS, and High averages 128 FPS. The Ultra preset still clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably, averaging 98 FPS. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 30-35% across presets, which is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where resolution scaling directly impacts output.

At 3840x2160, the data reveals the first meaningful strain on the system. The Low preset averages 108 FPS, which is still well above the playable threshold. Medium averages 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS, keeping the experience fluid. High averages 69 FPS, barely maintaining the 60 FPS line. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 53 FPS, which falls below the threshold and is the only measured configuration that fails to meet playability. The progression from 1440p to 4K shows a steeper decline, roughly 45-50% on average, indicating that 4K Ultra is beyond what this hardware can sustain without frame drops.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 644th out of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum. This places it in the top 17.4% of all recorded systems, a strong position that reflects the high absolute frame rates achieved. The rank is driven by the combination’s ability to maintain high averages across all tested resolutions, with only the 4K Ultra preset failing to reach 60 FPS. When contextualized against the entire field of 3712 combos, the 644th rank indicates that the majority of tested systems produce lower frame rates in this title, underscoring the strength of this particular hardware pairing.

The percentile data for individual components supports this ranking. The CPU sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. These high relative positions suggest that both components are contributing to the overall result, rather than one bottlenecking the other. The rank is not merely a function of the GPU, as the CPU’s percentile is notably higher, implying that the processor provides ample headroom for the graphics card to operate at its full potential.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide a useful reference for systems that would behave similarly. The AMD EPYC 4464P has an average benchmark score of 64823, which is 0.3% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265’s average score. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F scores 64438, or 0.3% higher, and the AMD EPYC 7343 scores 64202, or 0.7% higher. The AMD EPYC 9124 scores 65104, or 0.7% lower. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical in-game performance when paired with the same GPU, as the differences are within the margin of measurement error.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals show similar clustering. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB has an average score of 43262, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4070 SUPER’s score. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268, also 0.1% lower, while the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301, or 0.2% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, which is 1% lower. The proximity of these scores suggests that swapping in any of these GPUs would result in near-identical frame rates in Minimum, with the RTX 4090 Mobile being the closest high-performing alternative.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, at 4K the High preset averages 69 FPS, the Medium preset averages 82 FPS, and the Low preset averages 108 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 53 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 98 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at this resolution exceed the playable threshold.

Q: How does the 1080p Ultra frame rate compare to the 4K Ultra frame rate?

A: The 1920x1080 Ultra preset averages 152 FPS, while the 3840x2160 Ultra preset averages 53 FPS. This represents a 65% reduction in average frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more responsible for the performance at 1080p?

A: The data shows that at 1080p, the system achieves at least 152 FPS on Ultra, suggesting that neither component is heavily stressed. The CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking versus the GPU’s 83rd percentile suggests the CPU has more relative headroom, but the frame rates are high enough that any bottleneck would be minimal.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded across all tested settings?

A: The lowest minimum frame rate recorded is 70 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 on the Medium preset. All other presets either have no recorded minimum or show higher minimums.

Q: Does the system meet the 60 FPS threshold at 4K Ultra?

A: No, the 4K Ultra preset averages 53 FPS, which is 7 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only tested configuration that fails to meet the threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals a clear shift in component responsibility. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high (up to 310 FPS on Low) that the system is likely constrained by the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU, though even this constraint is far above playability. The CPU’s 20 cores and 20 threads, combined with a 5.30 GHz boost clock, provide ample processing power for the game’s logic, which is a third-person shooter from 2014 and therefore not heavily multithreaded in a way that would stress modern processors.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop by approximately one-third, indicating that the GPU is beginning to take on a more significant role. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle the increased pixel workload, as evidenced by the Ultra preset still averaging 98 FPS. The gap between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p is 102 FPS (200 vs 98), showing that settings have a substantial impact on GPU load.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The Ultra preset’s drop to 53 FPS, below the playable threshold, indicates that the GPU’s compute resources (35.48 TFLOPS FP32, 56 RT cores) are maxed out by the combination of 4K resolution and maximum settings. The CPU’s role diminishes at this resolution, as the gap between Low and Ultra presets narrows to 55 FPS (108 vs 53), suggesting that the GPU is the primary limiter. The fact that the CPU’s percentile is higher than the GPU’s reinforces this analysis: the processor can keep up with the GPU’s demands even at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which averages exactly 69 FPS. This is a narrow margin above the threshold, so while it is playable, there is limited headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset averages 82 FPS and would provide a more comfortable buffer, but High remains the best visual quality option that meets the 60 FPS requirement.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 98 FPS. This provides both maximum visual fidelity and a substantial margin above the playable threshold. All lower presets also exceed 60 FPS, but Ultra offers the highest quality without sacrificing playability.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 152 FPS, making it the clear best option. The performance headroom is so large that even the most demanding settings leave the system with over 90 FPS of margin above the 60 FPS threshold. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution, as the system handles everything with ease.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at every tested resolution and preset combination, with one exception. At 3840x2160, the High, Medium, and Low presets all average above 60 FPS, with High being the best playable setting at 69 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 53 FPS, failing the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 98 FPS and providing the best experience. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 152 FPS and leaving substantial headroom. The data indicates that this system is overqualified for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Minimum, but requires a modest settings reduction at 4K to maintain a consistent 60 FPS experience.