Minimum

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers a clear performance profile for Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. The data shows this pairing is overwhelmingly capable at mainstream resolutions, with the RTX 5060 providing the primary performance ceiling. At 1080p and 1440p, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every tested preset, while 4K requires a reduction in graphical load to maintain smooth gameplay. The following analysis breaks down the measured results, component roles, and comparable hardware alternatives.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1920x1080 that maintains 60 FPS?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 105 FPS, which is the highest quality setting tested and remains well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Lower presets yield even higher frame rates, with Low reaching 215 FPS and Medium at 165 FPS.

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

A: No. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset produces an average of 37 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset also falls short at 48 FPS. Only the Low preset at 4K, with an average of 75 FPS, meets the playability standard.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 1651 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the upper-middle portion of the database, indicating solid but not top-tier performance relative to all other pairings.

Q: What is the difference in performance between 1080p and 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High, the average frame rate is 138 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 High, the average drops to 89 FPS. This represents a 35.5% reduction in frame rate when increasing resolution from 1080p to 1440p.

Q: Which component, CPU or GPU, has a higher benchmark percentile?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 CPU sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU is at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. The CPU is comparatively stronger in its respective market segment.

Q: Are there any settings at 1440p that fail to hit 60 FPS?

A: No. All four tested presets at 2560x1440 — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — achieve average frame rates above 60 FPS. The lowest result is Ultra at 68 FPS, which still clears the threshold.

The Verdict

The benchmark data confirms that this PC can run Minimum effectively across most configurations. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra delivers playable performance, with the Ultra preset averaging 105 FPS. This is the most demanding setting and it still provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the system also handles all presets, with Ultra averaging 68 FPS. This is a narrower margin but remains definitively playable.

The situation changes at 3840x2160. The High preset falls to 48 FPS, and Ultra drops to 37 FPS, both below the playable threshold. Only the Low preset at 4K, which averages 75 FPS, is suitable for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 4K sits at 57 FPS, just shy of the 60 FPS target. For users prioritizing 4K output, the Low preset is the only viable option, while 1440p and 1080p allow for maximum quality settings without compromise.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum, this pairing occupies the 1651st position. The rank reflects a balanced system where the RTX 5060's performance is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU's 93rd percentile standing suggests it is not the bottleneck in most scenarios. The mid-pack ranking indicates that many alternative configurations, likely with more powerful GPUs, achieve higher frame rates. However, for the specific combination of the Core Ultra 7 265 and RTX 5060, the results show consistent 60+ FPS capability at 1080p and 1440p, which covers the majority of gaming displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear progression across presets. The Low preset produces an average of 215 FPS, which is exceptionally high. Medium yields 165 FPS, with minimum and maximum values of 140 and 190 FPS respectively. High drops to 138 FPS, and Ultra settles at 105 FPS. All values are far above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the GPU is not heavily strained at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates decrease proportionally. Low averages 139 FPS, Medium reaches 106 FPS with a range of 90 to 122 FPS, High achieves 89 FPS, and Ultra falls to 68 FPS. The Ultra result is the only one with a sub-70 FPS average, but it still maintains playability. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 71 FPS, showing the significant impact of graphical settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops are more pronounced. Low averages 75 FPS, which is just above the threshold. Medium averages 57 FPS with a range of 49 to 66 FPS, meaning some frames dip below 60. High averages 48 FPS, and Ultra averages 37 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 38 FPS, indicating that settings adjustments are critical for maintaining smooth gameplay at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals distinct roles for each component. At 1920x1080, the RTX 5060 is clearly the limiting factor, as frame rates are exceptionally high and the CPU's 20 cores and 20 threads are more than sufficient for the game's workload. The 93rd percentile CPU ranking supports this, as it provides ample headroom for the GPU to operate near its maximum output.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's workload increases, and the frame rate drops by approximately 35-38% compared to 1080p at each preset. This scaling indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary constraint. The CPU's role diminishes further, as the higher resolution places more demand on the rasterization and pixel processing capabilities of the RTX 5060.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the dominant factor. The 4K resolution requires four times the pixel throughput of 1080p, and the RTX 5060's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 128-bit bus become significant limitations. The CPU's performance is largely irrelevant at this resolution, as the GPU cannot generate enough frames to stress the processor. The data shows that moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings reduces the average frame rate from 89 to 48 FPS, a 46% drop that is almost entirely attributable to GPU constraints.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is Low, which produces an average of 75 FPS. This is the only setting that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 57 FPS is close but fails to consistently hit the target, making Low the recommended option for 4K displays.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, achieving an average of 68 FPS. This allows users to enjoy the highest visual quality while maintaining playability. The margin above 60 FPS is modest, but the average is stable enough for a reliable experience.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is also the best setting, with an average of 105 FPS. This provides a substantial buffer above the threshold and ensures smooth gameplay even during demanding scenes. The high frame rate also leaves room for future driver optimizations or background tasks without impacting performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in benchmark scores provide context for similar performance. The AMD EPYC 4464P scores 64823, which is 0.3% lower than the Core Ultra 7 265's average of 64640. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is essentially identical, with a score of 64438 and a 0.3% delta. The AMD EPYC 7343 and EPYC 9124 are also close, with scores of 64202 and 65104 respectively, showing deltas of 0.7% and -0.7%. These CPUs would behave nearly identically in Minimum, with no meaningful difference in frame rates.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon 860M and NVIDIA GeForce MX550 are the nearest competitors, with scores of 26401 and 26421 respectively, both 0.3% below the RTX 5060's 26331 average. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553, which is 0.8% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011, which is 1.2% lower. Users with these GPUs would see near-identical performance in Minimum, with frame rates differing by a few frames per second at most. The RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary might edge out the RTX 5060 by a marginal amount, but the difference is within the margin of error for real-world testing.