Minimum

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers a strong performance profile for Minimum, a 2014 Third-Person Shooter. Across all tested resolutions, the system demonstrates a clear ability to maintain high frame rates, with the data showing that the only setting that challenges the hardware is Ultra at 4K. The benchmark results indicate a capable pairing that prioritizes raw frame throughput, with the CPU’s 20 cores and the GPU’s Blackwell 2.0 architecture working in tandem to produce smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the system shows a clear scaling curve across the four presets. The Low preset produces an average of 103 FPS, which is the highest of the four at this resolution. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 79 FPS, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS recorded. The High preset averages 66 FPS, while the Ultra preset is the only option that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, delivering a 51 FPS average. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor when maximum quality is enabled, but the system still provides a playable experience at High settings.

The 2560x1440 results show a substantial performance uplift compared to 4K. The Low preset reaches an average of 192 FPS, while Medium averages 147 FPS, with a minimum of 125 FPS and a maximum of 169 FPS. The High preset delivers a 123 FPS average, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains a 94 FPS average. All four presets at 1440p clear the 60 FPS threshold with significant headroom, suggesting that the GPU is less stressed at this resolution and the CPU has ample bandwidth to feed frames.

At 1920x1080, the system exhibits its highest frame rates. The Low preset achieves an impressive 297 FPS average, while Medium averages 228 FPS, with a minimum of 193 FPS and a maximum of 262 FPS. The High preset produces a 191 FPS average, and the Ultra preset still manages a 146 FPS average. The data shows that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound, as even the most demanding preset produces frame rates that are more than double the playable threshold, leaving the RTX 5070 with considerable performance in reserve.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and the RTX 5070 shifts noticeably as resolution changes. At 4K, the GPU is the dominant component. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 3840x2160 shows a frame rate reduction from 103 FPS to 51 FPS, a drop of over 50%. This is a classic sign of GPU saturation, where the rendering load at higher presets outpaces what the graphics card can process. The CPU’s role at this resolution is to feed the GPU efficiently, and the data indicates it does so without creating a bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the balance tips slightly toward the CPU. The frame rate delta between Low (192 FPS) and Ultra (94 FPS) is still substantial, but the absolute numbers are high enough that the GPU is no longer the sole constraint. The CPU’s 20 threads and 30 MB of shared L3 cache provide enough processing power to keep the GPU supplied with draw calls, allowing the RTX 5070 to work closer to its full potential. The 147 FPS average at Medium settings suggests a healthy equilibrium between the two components.

At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes the primary limiter. The difference between Low (297 FPS) and Ultra (146 FPS) is still large, but the sheer speed of the frame rates indicates that the CPU’s single-thread performance is the ceiling. The Core Ultra 7 265’s boost clock of 5.30 GHz and its PassMark single-thread score of 4689 are the key metrics here. The GPU is capable of rendering frames faster than the CPU can issue them, which is why the Ultra preset still achieves 146 FPS. This is a classic CPU-bound scenario at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 786th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places the system in the top 21% of all configurations tested, which is a strong showing for a mid-to-high-end desktop pairing. The percentile ranking for the CPU alone is 93rd, indicating that the Core Ultra 7 265 outperforms 93% of all CPUs in the database. The GPU’s percentile is 82nd, meaning it is ahead of 82% of all GPUs.

The combination’s overall rank is slightly lower than what the individual component percentiles might suggest, which is typical for a game that is not particularly demanding on modern hardware. The rank of 786 out of 3712 is driven by the fact that many other combos feature higher-end GPUs or CPUs that push frame rates even higher. However, for the purposes of playing Minimum, the data shows that this combo is substantially ahead of the median tested system, and the measured FPS results confirm that it can handle the game’s maximum settings at standard resolutions.

The Verdict

The benchmark data provides a clear answer: this PC can run Minimum exceptionally well. The verdict by resolution confirms that at 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 146 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true: all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, and the best settings are Ultra at 94 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable performance at Low (103 FPS), Medium (79 FPS), and High (66 FPS), but the Ultra preset falls short at 51 FPS.

For a smooth experience at the highest visual fidelity, the data suggests playing at 1440p with Ultra settings, which provides a 94 FPS average and leaves ample headroom for frame drops. At 4K, High settings at 66 FPS are the best balance of quality and performance. The system’s playable threshold is defined at 60 FPS, and the measured results show that this combo exceeds that mark in 11 out of the 12 tested scenarios. The only configuration that fails to meet the threshold is 4K Ultra, which is an expected outcome for a game of this era running on modern hardware.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide a useful reference for what other hardware would behave similarly. For the Intel Core Ultra 7 265, the closest matches are the AMD EPYC 4464P, which has an average benchmark score of 64823 and is 0.3% slower, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, which scores 64438 and is 0.3% faster. The AMD EPYC 7343 is 0.7% slower with a score of 64202, while the AMD EPYC 9124 is 0.7% faster with a score of 65104. These deltas are minimal, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum when paired with the same GPU.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon Pro 580, which scores 40318 and is 0.1% slower, and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100, which is 0.8% slower with a score of 40063. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 1.2% faster with a score of 40870, while the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is 2% slower with a score of 39568. These differences are within a narrow band of 3%, so a system with any of these GPUs paired with a similar CPU would yield comparable FPS figures in Minimum, potentially differing by only a few frames per second.

FAQ

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

A: No. The benchmark data shows that at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 51, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 66 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 2560x1440?

A: The highest playable preset at 2560x1440 is Ultra, which achieves an average of 94 FPS. All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are above the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1920x1080?

A: The CPU is the primary bottleneck at 1920x1080. The frame rates range from 146 FPS at Ultra to 297 FPS at Low, which indicates the GPU has spare capacity. The CPU’s single-thread performance, reflected in its PassMark score of 4689, is the ceiling at this resolution.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and RTX 5070 combination ranks 786th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the top 21% of all systems in the database.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The difference is 151 FPS. Low settings average 297 FPS, while Ultra settings average 146 FPS, a reduction of roughly 51% when moving to the highest quality preset.

Q: Are there any GPUs that perform similarly to the RTX 5070 in this game?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 580 has an average score of 40318, which is 0.1% slower than the RTX 5070. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 is 0.8% slower, meaning these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum.