Minimum

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers a performance profile that is decisively above the playable threshold for Minimum across all tested resolutions. The benchmark data, collected from measured runs, shows a system that scales cleanly from 1080p to 4K, with the primary constraint shifting from the GPU at higher resolutions to a balanced workload at lower settings. This combination ranks in the 96.6th percentile of tested configurations for this title, indicating a top-tier result.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4090 maintains high frame rates across all presets. The most demanding Ultra preset produces an average of 67 FPS, which remains above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Dropping to High raises the average to 88 FPS, while Medium yields 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS. The Low preset achieves the highest average at 137 FPS. The data shows a clear progression: each step down from Ultra to Low adds roughly 20-30 FPS on average, with the gap between Medium and Low being the largest single jump at 32 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates increase substantially. The Ultra preset averages 124 FPS, more than doubling the 4K Ultra result. High settings reach 163 FPS average, while Medium delivers 194 FPS with a minimum of 165 FPS and a maximum of 223 FPS. The Low preset hits 254 FPS average. The scaling from 4K to 1440p is significant: Ultra improves by 57 FPS (85%), and High improves by 75 FPS (85%). This indicates that the GPU still has considerable headroom at the lower resolution, but the CPU begins to play a larger role in frame pacing.

At 1920x1080, the system operates at extremely high frame rates. The Ultra preset averages 193 FPS, while High reaches 253 FPS. Medium produces 301 FPS with a minimum of 256 FPS and a maximum of 347 FPS. The Low preset achieves an exceptional 394 FPS average. The scaling from 1440p to 1080p is less dramatic than from 4K to 1440p; Ultra improves by 69 FPS (56%), suggesting that the CPU is becoming a limiting factor at these high frame rates. The minimum FPS values recorded only for Medium presets — 89 FPS at 4K, 165 FPS at 1440p, and 256 FPS at 1080p — all remain well above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating consistent frame delivery even under load.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 67 FPS. This is a narrow margin of 7 FPS over the playable threshold, but it is a playable configuration. The data shows that all four presets at 4K — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS bar, so users seeking maximum visual fidelity can select Ultra without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, delivering an average of 124 FPS. This provides a comfortable 64 FPS buffer above the playable threshold. The 1440p Ultra result is nearly double the 4K Ultra result, demonstrating that this resolution is the sweet spot for high refresh rate monitors with maximum quality.

For 1920x1080, Ultra is again the best setting, with an average of 193 FPS. This is more than three times the 60 FPS threshold, making it ideal for competitive play on high refresh rate displays. Even the minimum FPS recorded at Medium (256 FPS) exceeds the average of most other systems at this resolution. The verdict data confirms that every resolution tested supports Ultra settings while maintaining playable frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions reveals which component dominates in Minimum. At 3840x2160, the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The RTX 4090's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth are heavily utilized, as evidenced by the 67 FPS average at Ultra. The CPU, with its 20 cores and 30 MB of shared L3 cache, has ample headroom to feed the GPU at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts. The GPU still carries most of the load, but the CPU's role becomes more pronounced. The 124 FPS Ultra result at 1440p is 85% higher than at 4K, while the CPU's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5960) keeps pace with the increased draw call rate. The scaling from 4K to 1440p is nearly linear, suggesting the GPU is still the primary constraint.

At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes a more significant factor. The 193 FPS Ultra result at 1080p is only 56% higher than the 1440p result, a smaller improvement than the 85% jump from 4K to 1440p. This diminishing return indicates that the Intel Core Ultra 7 265's 20 threads are approaching their limit for frame generation at this resolution. The Passmark multithread score of 49682 and the 42216 Cinebench R23 multicore score support this, showing strong but not unlimited processing capacity. The GPU, by contrast, is underutilized at 1080p, as evidenced by the 394 FPS Low preset result.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and RTX 4090 combination ranks 126th out of 3712 tested configurations for Minimum, placing it in the 96.6th percentile. This is a top-tier result, though not the absolute best. The rank reflects the CPU's position in the broader hardware landscape: the Core Ultra 7 265 scores in the 93rd percentile against all CPUs, while the RTX 4090 scores in the 88th percentile against all GPUs. The combination of a high-end CPU with the flagship GPU produces a system that can handle the game's demands at any resolution.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 64640 is slightly below its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 4464P, which scores 64823, a delta of -0.3%. However, the Core Ultra 7 265 outperforms its direct sibling, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, by 0.3% (64640 vs 64438). The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 38194 places it near the top of the GPU hierarchy, with its nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, scoring 60326 — a negligible 0% delta. This data indicates that the combo's rank is driven primarily by the GPU's exceptional performance, with the CPU providing sufficient support to avoid bottlenecking.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals offer similar compute performance. The AMD EPYC 4464P has an average score of 64823, which is 0.3% higher than the Core Ultra 7 265's 64640. This delta is negligible, meaning a system with the EPYC 4464P would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, with a score of 64438, is 0.3% lower, also within margin of error. The AMD EPYC 7343 (64202, 0.7% lower) and AMD EPYC 9124 (65104, 0.7% higher) round out the close competitors, all within 1% of the Core Ultra 7 265's score.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a wider variance. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M has an average score of 61896, which is 2.5% higher than the RTX 4090's 60347 average. This would translate to slightly higher frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, 2.9% lower, which would produce marginally lower frame rates at 4K. The Intel Arc Pro A60 (60326, 0% delta) and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (60140, 0.3% lower) are essentially performance equivalents. However, the RTX 4090's 24 GB memory capacity and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provide advantages in texture-heavy scenes that these benchmark scores may not fully capture.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at 60 FPS or higher across every tested resolution and preset. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 67 FPS, clearing the playable threshold with a 7 FPS margin. All lower presets at 4K — High (88 FPS), Medium (105 FPS), and Low (137 FPS) — also exceed 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 124 FPS, providing a substantial buffer for high refresh rate displays. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 193 FPS, making this configuration suitable for competitive play on 144Hz or 240Hz monitors.

The verdict data confirms that all four playable settings — High, Low, Medium, and Ultra — are playable at every resolution. The best settings for each resolution are Ultra, with average FPS of 67 at 4K, 124 at 1440p, and 193 at 1080p. The system never drops below the 60 FPS threshold, even at the most demanding preset at the highest resolution. The minimum FPS recorded at Medium settings — 89 FPS at 4K, 165 FPS at 1440p, and 256 FPS at 1080p — indicate stable frame delivery without significant stutters.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system averages 67 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets at 4K are playable.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 394 FPS, achieved with Low settings. With Ultra settings, the average is 193 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has an average benchmark score of 64640, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD EPYC 4464P (64823) and 0.3% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (64438).

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 165, with an average of 194 FPS and a maximum of 223 FPS.

*Q: What percentile does this combo rank in for Minimum?*

A: The combo ranks 126th out of 3712 tested configurations, placing it in the 96.6th percentile. This is a top-tier result.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes more significant, as the frame rate improvement from 1440p to 1080p is only 56% at Ultra settings, compared to an 85% improvement from 4K to 1440p. The GPU has more headroom at this resolution.