Minimum

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is an exceptionally high-end combination that delivers overwhelming performance in Minimum. The benchmark data shows this combo ranks 5th out of 3,712 tested configurations, placing it in the top 0.1% of all systems. Across all resolutions and settings tested, the combo never drops below 60 FPS, with the lowest average recorded at 73 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. This system is not just capable of running the game; it obliterates the performance target at every measurable configuration.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes. The data shows all four tested settings presets at 3840x2160—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable. The average FPS ranges from 149 at Low to 73 at Ultra, with the Medium preset averaging 114 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is the best setting, achieving an average of 136 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating substantial headroom even at the highest visual quality.

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

A: The combo holds the 5th position out of 3,712 total tested combinations. This places it in the 99.9th percentile of all configurations benchmarked for Minimum.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 430, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Even the most demanding preset tested, 4K Ultra, maintains an average of 73 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the dominant factor. At 1080p Low, the frame rate is 430 FPS, but at 4K Low it drops to 149 FPS, a 65% reduction driven by the increased pixel workload on the GPU. The CPU is clearly not the bottleneck at any resolution tested.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate dips below 60 FPS?

A: No. The minimum FPS recorded across all tests is 97, which occurred at 4K Medium settings. All other configurations show average FPS values well above the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results clearly demonstrate that the GPU is the performance-limiting component for Minimum, with the CPU providing more than sufficient headroom. This is evident from the scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces an average of 430 FPS. When the resolution is increased to 2560x1440 with the same Low preset, the frame rate drops to 277 FPS, a 36% reduction. Moving up to 3840x2160 at Low yields 149 FPS, which is a 65% decrease from the 1080p result. This steep decline with increasing resolution is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario.

The CPU's role becomes even less significant when examining the settings scaling at a fixed resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is substantial, with average FPS dropping from 430 to 210. This 220 FPS gap is entirely attributable to the increased GPU workload from higher graphical fidelity, not CPU limitations. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a plateau in FPS regardless of resolution or settings, which is not the case in this data.

The 4K results reinforce this analysis. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 73 FPS, while the Low preset averages 149 FPS. The fact that even the lowest settings at 4K cannot approach the frame rates seen at 1080p indicates that the GPU is working at maximum capacity to fill the additional pixels. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265, with its 20 cores and 20 threads, is clearly not constraining performance, as even the most demanding CPU scenarios in this game are far below what this processor can handle.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's position of 5th out of 3,712 tested configurations is a dominant result. This rank means that only four other CPU and GPU combinations produced higher average frame rates in Minimum. Given the sheer number of possible pairings in the benchmark database, being in the top five places this system in an elite tier of hardware configurations. The data shows this is not merely a capable system, but one that sits at the absolute apex of gaming performance for this title.

This high ranking is corroborated by the individual component benchmark scores. The CPU holds a 93rd percentile rank among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 64,640. The GPU sits at the 92nd percentile among all graphics cards, with an average score of 77,712. The combination of two top-decile components results in a system that ranks in the top 0.1% for this specific game, which reflects the lack of a significant bottleneck between the two parts.

The performance margin over the rest of the field is substantial. At 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 329 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it maintains 73 FPS. These are not marginal victories over the 60 FPS threshold; they are commanding leads that provide significant room for future game updates or more demanding scenes. The 5th place ranking is not a close call—it is a statement of overwhelming capability.

The Verdict

This system can run Minimum at maximum settings across all tested resolutions. The verdict data confirms that at 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is playable with an average of 73 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 136 FPS, and at 1920x1080, it reaches 210 FPS. Every resolution and settings combination tested exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold, making this a definitive "yes" for running the game at its highest visual quality.

The playable settings list for each resolution includes all four presets: High, Low, Medium, and Ultra. This means there is no configuration in the test suite where the system fails to meet the 60 FPS target. The lowest average FPS recorded is 73 at 4K Ultra, which still provides a 21.7% margin above the playable threshold. For gamers seeking the absolute smoothest experience, the 1080p Low preset delivers 430 FPS, which is well beyond what most high-refresh-rate monitors can display.

Given the data, the system is not merely playable; it is future-proof for this title. The frame rates at 4K Ultra are high enough to suggest that even with additional graphical mods or more demanding scenes, the system would remain comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict is unequivocal: this PC runs Minimum flawlessly at any resolution and settings combination tested.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers extraordinary performance across all settings. The Low preset produces an average of 430 FPS. Medium settings average 329 FPS, with a minimum of 280 and a maximum of 379. High settings average 276 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 210 FPS. These numbers show that even at the most demanding 1080p setting, the frame rate is more than three times the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains exceptionally high. The Low preset averages 277 FPS. Medium settings average 212 FPS, with a minimum of 180 and a maximum of 244. High settings average 178 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 136 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent reduction in frame rates, but every setting remains well above 100 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers high frame rates, though the GPU workload is significantly higher. The Low preset averages 149 FPS. Medium settings average 114 FPS, with a minimum of 97 and a maximum of 131. High settings average 96 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 73 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate that the system is fully capable of running the game at maximum settings, with the lowest average still 21.7% above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, which achieves an average of 210 FPS. This is the most demanding preset tested, and it still provides a frame rate that is 250% higher than the 60 FPS playable threshold. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution, as even the highest quality preset delivers a buttery-smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is also Ultra, with an average of 136 FPS. This represents a 126.7% increase over the playable threshold. The 1440p Ultra setting provides a perfect balance of visual fidelity and performance, with frame rates high enough for any high-refresh-rate monitor.

At 3840x2160, the best setting is Ultra, with an average of 73 FPS. While this is the lowest average FPS in the entire test suite, it still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a healthy margin. For 4K gaming, this is the optimal configuration, as it delivers the highest visual quality while remaining comfortably playable. Lowering to High settings would only increase the average to 96 FPS, but the Ultra preset offers the best visual experience without sacrificing playability.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are the AMD EPYC 4464P, Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, AMD EPYC 7343, and AMD EPYC 9124. The AMD EPYC 4464P has a score of 64,823, which is 0.3% lower than the Core Ultra 7 265. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is the closest match with a score of 64,438, a mere 0.3% difference. The AMD EPYC 7343 scores 64,202, or 0.7% lower, and the AMD EPYC 9124 scores 65,104, or 0.7% higher. These CPUs would produce nearly identical performance in Minimum, given that the game is heavily GPU-bound.

On the GPU side, the closest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB, and NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT has an average score of 76,904, which is 1.1% higher than the RTX 5090 D. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940, or 1.6% lower. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79,396, 2.1% lower, and the 16 GB version scores 79,605, 2.4% lower. These GPUs would deliver frame rates within a few percentage points of the RTX 5090 D in this game.

For a user seeking similar performance, pairing any of these rival CPUs with any of these rival GPUs would yield nearly indistinguishable results in Minimum. The performance deltas are so small that they would be imperceptible in real-world gameplay, with all combinations likely remaining well above the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and settings preset tested.