Minimum

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Minimum, but the database shows a sharp drop-off at 4K. The data indicates that this combination is highly capable for most gaming scenarios, with the CPU providing a massive performance headroom while the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with a recorded average of 92.6 FPS. This is a strong result, showing the combo can easily max out the game at Full HD with significant margin above the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, averaging 60.9 FPS. This sits just barely above the 60 FPS threshold, meaning the game is fully playable at maximum quality, but there is very little headroom for demanding scenes or background tasks. The data shows High settings at this resolution would provide a much more comfortable margin at 80.4 FPS.

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that clears 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 63 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 50.9 FPS, and High falls to 44.2 FPS, while Ultra manages only 32.8 FPS. The 4K resolution clearly stresses the GPU, and only the lowest quality settings allow for smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The database records an average of 92.6 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best quality setting for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 60.9 FPS, making it the highest quality preset that remains playable. The recorded data shows this is a very close call, so High at 80.4 FPS is recommended for more consistent performance.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, which average 63 FPS at 3840x2160. Medium drops to 50.9 FPS, and High falls to 44.2 FPS, so the game is technically playable at 4K but requires a significant reduction in visual quality.

Q: How does the CPU benchmark relative to other processors?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores in the 94th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 70,879, which is nearly identical to the Intel Xeon 6511P at 71,051, just 0.2% behind.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 20,282 places it roughly 1% behind the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M and about 1.5% behind the Intel Arc A750.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The data suggests no. The CPU is far more powerful than the GPU, with a 94th percentile CPU rank versus a 65th percentile GPU rank. At 1080p, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as shown by the FPS scaling with resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this specific pairing of CPU and GPU holds the rank of 2,133 out of 3,712 tested combos. This places it in the 42.5th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly 1,579 other combinations but trails a significant portion of the field.

The ranking reflects the mismatch between the two components. The Ultra 7 265K is a top-tier processor with a 94th percentile ranking, but the RTX 2070 SUPER is a mid-range GPU from an older generation, sitting in the 65th percentile. The combo's overall rank is dragged down by the GPU, which becomes the bottleneck in GPU-bound scenarios like 4K gaming. At lower resolutions, however, the strong CPU ensures the system can push very high frame rates, as evidenced by the 190 FPS average at 1080p Low settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals in the database, the Intel Core i7-14700KF scores an average of 70,163, which is 1% behind the Ultra 7 265K. This processor would provide nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is slightly further behind at 69,996, a 1.3% deficit. On the higher side, the Intel Xeon 6511P scores 71,051, just 0.2% ahead, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 reaches 71,370, 0.7% ahead. Any of these CPUs paired with the same RTX 2070 SUPER would show very similar frame rates, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU limits performance.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals all score within 1.5% of the RTX 2070 SUPER. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M averages 20,480, a 1% deficit. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20,534, also 1.2% behind. The Intel Arc B570 reaches 20,556, 1.3% behind, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20,582, 1.5% behind. Users with any of these graphics cards paired with a similarly strong CPU can expect virtually identical performance in Minimum, with the same resolution and settings limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database provides a complete set of average FPS measurements across three resolutions and four quality presets. The min and max FPS values are not recorded for this game, so the analysis relies on average frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the performance is consistently high. Low settings produce 190 FPS on average. Medium settings average 141.6 FPS. High settings reach 119.8 FPS. Ultra settings, the most demanding preset, still average 92.6 FPS. Every preset at this resolution comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but begin to show the GPU's limits. Low settings average 122.5 FPS. Medium settings drop to 91.3 FPS. High settings average 80.4 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 60.9 FPS, which is just barely above the playable threshold. The step from High to Ultra costs roughly 19.5 FPS, a significant hit for a marginal quality increase.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops substantially. Low settings average 63 FPS, which barely clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 50.9 FPS, falling below playable. High settings average 44.2 FPS. Ultra settings produce only 32.8 FPS, less than half the frame rate of the 1080p Ultra result. The 4K resolution demands far more from the GPU, and the RTX 2070 SUPER struggles to maintain smooth performance above Low quality.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows this PC can run Minimum effectively at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K gaming requires compromises. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, and the Ultra setting at 92.6 FPS is the recommended choice for the best visual experience without any performance concerns.

At 2560x1440, all presets also clear the 60 FPS threshold, but Ultra at 60.9 FPS leaves almost no margin. The database suggests choosing High at 80.4 FPS for a safer experience, though Ultra is technically playable.

At 3840x2160, only Low at 63 FPS is playable. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict is clear: this combo can run the game at 4K, but only with significant visual downgrades.

Overall, this system is a strong performer for 1080p and 1440p gaming, delivering high frame rates at maximum settings. The CPU provides exceptional headroom, scoring in the 94th percentile, and the GPU handles the game well at lower resolutions. The primary limitation is the RTX 2070 SUPER at 4K, where its 65th percentile ranking shows it is not suited for high-quality ultra-high-definition gaming in this title.