Minimum

This PC configuration, pairing the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, delivers a decisive performance outcome for Minimum. The benchmark data indicates that at every tested resolution—from 1920x1080 up to 3840x2160—the system sustains average frame rates well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, even at the most demanding "Ultra" preset. The weakest point in the dataset is the 4K Ultra setting, which still averages 63 FPS, confirming that this hardware combination provides a consistently high-refresh-rate experience across the board.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest settings preset that remains playable at 3840x2160?

A: Ultra settings are playable at 4K, with an average frame rate of 63 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How much faster is the system at 1920x1080 compared to 3840x2160 on the Ultra preset?

A: The average frame rate at 1080p Ultra is 181 FPS, which is 118 FPS higher than the 63 FPS average at 4K Ultra.

Q: Which resolution offers the largest margin above the 60 FPS threshold at Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the average FPS is 283, which is 223 FPS above the playable threshold. In comparison, 2560x1440 Medium averages 182 FPS and 3840x2160 Medium averages 98 FPS.

Q: Are there any settings presets where the frame rate drops below the 60 FPS threshold?

A: No. Across all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) and all three resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K), the minimum reported average FPS is 63 (4K Ultra), which remains above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 2560x1440?

A: The Low preset averages 238 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 117 FPS, representing a 121 FPS difference between the least and most demanding settings at that resolution.

Q: What is the combo's percentile rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: This combo ranks 209th out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top tier of configurations for Minimum.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's benchmark scores place it in close competition with several enterprise-grade processors. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has an average benchmark score of 93,785, which is nearly identical to the Intel Xeon 6520P at 93,786 (0% delta). The AMD EPYC 4564P scores 95,183, which is 1.5% higher, while the AMD EPYC 9175F is 1.9% ahead at 95,615. The AMD EPYC 4565P leads this group by 2.1% with a score of 95,764. These differences are all within a narrow 2% band, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly indistinguishable performance in synthetic workloads.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 shows a similar clustering of rivals. The RTX 5080's average score of 56,083 is bracketed by AMD alternatives: the Radeon 8060S trails by just 0.6% at 55,757, and the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 0.7% behind at 55,698. The Radeon Pro W5700X is 2.3% slower with a score of 54,828. The only rival that beats the RTX 5080 in this group is the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE, which scores 57,367, a 2.2% advantage. For gaming performance in Minimum, these deltas suggest that swapping the RTX 5080 for any of these GPUs would result in a sub-3% change in overall frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS is Ultra, achieving 63 FPS. The data shows a clear progression: Low averages 128 FPS, Medium averages 98 FPS, and High averages 82 FPS, with Ultra being the heaviest at 63 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 117 FPS. The headroom at this resolution is substantial: Medium averages 182 FPS, High averages 153 FPS, and Low reaches 238 FPS. Even at the lowest preset, the system delivers nearly four times the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, Ultra remains the top choice, averaging 181 FPS. This resolution shows the widest spread: Low runs at 369 FPS, Medium at 283 FPS, and High at 237 FPS. The Ultra preset's 181 FPS average still leaves ample margin for high-refresh-rate monitors.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at every tested setting and resolution, with no caveats. The verdict data lists all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—as playable at each resolution, meaning every combination clears the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 63 FPS, which is only 3 FPS above the playable threshold. This is the tightest margin in the entire dataset, but it still qualifies as playable. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 117 FPS, nearly doubling the threshold. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 181 FPS, providing a comfortable triple-digit experience.

For users targeting the highest visual fidelity, the system delivers playable performance at 4K Ultra. For those prioritizing frame rates, dropping to 1440p or 1080p yields dramatic increases: 117 FPS and 181 FPS at Ultra, respectively, which are well-suited for high-refresh-rate displays.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the workload shifts across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the CPU's influence is more pronounced relative to the GPU, as lower resolution reduces pixel-pushing demand. This is evident in the 1080p Low preset, which averages 369 FPS—a figure that likely saturates the CPU's ability to feed frames. The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low is steep: 369 FPS drops to 128 FPS, a 241 FPS reduction that highlights the GPU's growing bottleneck as resolution increases.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The Medium preset averages 182 FPS, while the same preset at 4K drops to 98 FPS—a 46% decrease. This indicates that at 1440p, the GPU is still the primary constraint, but the CPU retains enough headroom to maintain high frame rates. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 117 FPS, compared to 63 FPS at 4K, showing a 54 FPS penalty for the resolution jump.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 65 FPS (128 to 63), while at 1080p the same spread is 188 FPS (369 to 181). This narrowing gap at 4K indicates that the RTX 5080's pixel throughput is the limiting factor, with the CPU's role diminishing as resolution scales. The data suggests that for lower resolutions, the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus's strong single-thread and multi-thread performance (Cinebench R23 scores of 2,439 single-core and 44,253 multi-core) keeps the system from becoming CPU-bound even at high frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

This configuration ranks 209th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the 94th percentile of all tested systems. This rank reflects the combination of a top-tier CPU (96th percentile among all CPUs) and a high-end GPU (87th percentile among all GPUs). The ranking is consistent with the measured FPS results, which show no resolution or preset falling below the playable threshold.

The rank of 209 indicates that while this system is powerful, there are 208 combinations that deliver even higher performance in this title. However, given that the 4K Ultra preset already clears 60 FPS, the practical difference between this combo and those ranked above it is likely confined to higher refresh-rate scenarios at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are: Low at 369 FPS, Medium at 283 FPS (with a min of 240 and max of 325), High at 237 FPS, and Ultra at 181 FPS. The Medium preset shows the only min/max data at this resolution, indicating a 85 FPS variance between the 1% low and peak.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 238 FPS, Medium at 182 FPS (min 155, max 210), High at 153 FPS, and Ultra at 117 FPS. The Medium preset's min/max spread is 55 FPS, which is narrower than at 1080p, suggesting less frame-time variance at the higher resolution.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 128 FPS, Medium at 98 FPS (min 83, max 113), High at 82 FPS, and Ultra at 63 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K shows a 30 FPS range between min and max, which is the tightest of the three resolutions. This pattern indicates that as resolution increases, the frame pacing becomes more consistent, likely due to the GPU becoming the sole bottleneck and reducing CPU-induced spikes.