Minimum

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a commanding performance profile in Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. The measured frame rates place this combination in the 311th position out of 3712 tested combos, placing it comfortably within the top percentile of systems capable of running this title. Across every resolution and preset combination tested, the data shows average frame rates that not only meet but substantially exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold, making this a formidable setup for this specific game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a rank of 311 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places the system in roughly the 92nd percentile of all tested hardware pairings, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of systems used to benchmark this game. The benchmark results consistently show high average FPS across the board, from 60 FPS at 4K Ultra to 354 FPS at 1080p Low, demonstrating that the hardware is far from being a bottleneck. The data indicates that this combo is not just playable but delivers a high-performance experience that would satisfy users with high-refresh-rate displays, particularly at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 200 FPS. The rank reflects a system that is overkill for the game's requirements, as the lowest recorded average frame rate (60 FPS) still meets the exact playability threshold, while the highest average frame rate (354 FPS) suggests the GPU is capable of far more demanding workloads.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provides context on what other hardware would produce similar results in Minimum. For the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, the closest competitors by average benchmark score are the Intel Xeon 6511P, with a delta of -0.2%, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270, which trails by -0.7%. On the other side, the Intel Core i7-14700KF is 1% faster, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is 1.3% faster. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming scenarios, particularly for a game like Minimum where the GPU is likely the primary driver of performance. The RTX 4080 SUPER's nearest rivals include the original RTX 4080, which is just 0.1% slower, and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X, which lags by 1.1%. Interestingly, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and the AMD Radeon 8060S are reported as 2.7% and 2.8% faster, respectively, though these differences are within a margin that would not be perceptible in frame rate terms. For Minimum, any of these alternative components would yield nearly identical performance, meaning a system with an RTX 4080 and a Core i7-14700KF would behave almost exactly like the tested configuration, with the data suggesting all of these pairings would hold well above 60 FPS at all settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data for Minimum reveals a clear pattern where the GPU is the dominant component, but the CPU still matters at lower resolutions. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate scales from 60 FPS at Ultra to 123 FPS at Low, a 105% increase when dropping from the highest to the lowest preset. This dramatic scaling indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as reducing graphical load directly translates to higher frame rates. At 2560x1440, the scaling is similar but less steep: 112 FPS at Ultra rises to 228 FPS at Low, a 104% improvement. At 1920x1080, the scaling continues, with 173 FPS at Ultra and 354 FPS at Low, a 105% jump. The consistency of this ~105% scaling across all resolutions suggests that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary determinant of performance, as the CPU's workload does not change with resolution. However, the absolute frame rates at 1080p (354 FPS at Low) are so high that they approach the limits of what the CPU can feed the GPU, indicating that the Core Ultra 7 265K is providing sufficient single-thread performance to avoid becoming a bottleneck. The data shows that for this game, the GPU's role is paramount; the CPU's role is to ensure that at lower resolutions, the GPU is not starved of data, which the 265K achieves with its high boost clock of 5.50 GHz and strong single-core benchmark scores.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Minimum at every resolution and preset tested, with all combinations exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 3840x2160, the verdict data confirms that all four settings (High, Low, Medium, Ultra) are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, all settings are playable, and the best is Ultra at 112 FPS. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra delivering an average of 173 FPS. The system not only clears the 60 FPS bar but does so with substantial headroom, except at 4K Ultra where it hits the threshold exactly. For users targeting 60 FPS, the 4K Ultra preset is the maximum, while those at 1440p or 1080p can enjoy Ultra settings with frame rates well above 100 FPS. The data indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the key enabler here, as its 16 GB of memory and 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are more than adequate for a game from 2014.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides exact figures for each resolution and settings combination. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 354 FPS at Low, 271 FPS at Medium, 228 FPS at High, and 173 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset at this resolution shows a minimum of 230 FPS and a maximum of 312 FPS, indicating a wide performance envelope. At 2560x1440, the averages are 228 FPS at Low, 175 FPS at Medium, 147 FPS at High, and 112 FPS at Ultra. The 1440p Medium preset records a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 201 FPS. At 3840x2160, the averages are 123 FPS at Low, 94 FPS at Medium, 79 FPS at High, and 60 FPS at Ultra. The 4K Medium preset is the only one with min/max data, showing 80 FPS minimum and 108 FPS maximum. These figures demonstrate a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, frame rates drop proportionally, but even at the most demanding 4K Ultra setting, the average remains at the playable threshold. The lack of min/max data for most settings suggests that the benchmark only recorded average FPS for those cases, but the available data shows no dips below the playable threshold.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 60, which exactly meets the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved with this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate is 354 FPS, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the original RTX 4080 in this context?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247, making the original 0.1% faster. This difference is negligible for gaming.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p with Low settings?

A: The data shows 354 FPS at 1080p Low, which is extremely high. While the CPU is not bottlenecking at this level, the frame rates are approaching limits where CPU single-thread performance can matter, and the Core Ultra 7 265K's single-core score of 2020 in Cinebench R23 suggests it is more than capable.

Q: What are the playable settings at 1440p?

A: All settings are playable at 2560x1440, with Ultra delivering an average of 112 FPS, High at 147 FPS, Medium at 175 FPS, and Low at 228 FPS.

*Q: Does the GPU or CPU have a larger impact on performance in Minimum?*

A: The GPU has a larger impact, as evidenced by the consistent ~105% FPS increase when dropping from Ultra to Low across all resolutions, while the CPU's role is to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of exactly 60 FPS. This is the maximum the system can achieve at 4K while meeting the playability threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best setting, delivering an average of 112 FPS, which provides a smooth experience with significant headroom above the 60 FPS minimum. At 1920x1080, Ultra is again the best setting, with an average of 173 FPS, offering the highest fidelity at the lowest resolution without any risk of dropping below playable frame rates. For each resolution, Ultra is the recommended preset for maximum visual quality, and the measured data confirms that this combo can handle it without compromise, even at 4K where the average FPS sits precisely at the 60 FPS threshold.