Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combo ranks 2142nd out of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum, placing it in the lower half of the database. This position indicates that while the pairing is functional, it does not deliver top-tier performance for this third-person shooter. The data shows a system that is better suited to high-refresh-rate 1080p play than to pushing 4K Ultra, with the GPU clearly acting as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

At position 2142 out of 3712 combos, this pairing sits in the 58th percentile of tested systems. The ranking reflects a mid-pack standing where the RTX 2070 SUPER, despite being a capable card, is outclassed by more modern GPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score of 20282 places it near rivals like the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, 1% higher), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 1.2% higher), Intel Arc B570 (20556, 1.3% higher), and Intel Arc A750 (20582, 1.5% higher). These are all relatively close scores, indicating the RTX 2070 SUPER is competitive with these parts, but the measured FPS data shows its practical limits.

The CPU, however, holds up better. The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222, 0.1% lower) and AMD EPYC 4244P (34220, 0.1% lower). It is also within 0.5% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (34083) and 0.2% behind the Intel Core i5-13450HX (34333). This suggests the processor is not the limiting factor in most scenarios; the bottleneck shifts to the GPU as resolution and settings increase.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy of performance across presets. For a balanced experience, the Medium preset stands out as the best compromise between visual quality and frame rate. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers an average of 144 FPS with a minimum of 122 FPS and a maximum of 165 FPS. This is a significant jump from High's 121 FPS average, and it remains well above the 92 FPS average seen at Ultra.

The pattern repeats at 2560x1440, where Medium produces 93 FPS average (min 79, max 106), while High drops to 78 FPS and Ultra falls to 59 FPS. At 3840x2160, Medium is the only preset that maintains a playable average of 50 FPS (min 42, max 57), whereas High sits at 42 FPS and Ultra drops to 32 FPS.

Given these numbers, Medium is the recommended preset for most users. It offers roughly 20% more performance than High at 1080p and 1440p, and it keeps the frame rate above 50 FPS at 4K. The Low preset maximizes frame rate (188 FPS at 1080p, 121 FPS at 1440p, 65 FPS at 4K), but it sacrifices visual fidelity for gains that may not be necessary unless targeting very high refresh rates. Ultra is best reserved for systems where visual fidelity takes priority over smoothness, as it drops below 60 FPS even at 1440p.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a GPU-bound system. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 121 at 1920x1080 to 78 at 2560x1440 (a 35.5% reduction) and then to 42 at 3840x2160 (a 65.3% reduction from 1080p). This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU that is saturated by pixel count, rather than a CPU limitation.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. At Low, the drop is from 188 FPS at 1080p to 121 FPS at 1440p (35.6% reduction) and 65 FPS at 4K (65.4% reduction). At Medium, the numbers go from 144 to 93 (35.4% reduction) and then to 50 (65.3% reduction). The nearly identical percentage drops across presets confirm that resolution scaling is purely a function of the GPU's rendering throughput.

The Ryzen 7 3700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 22458 and single-thread score of 2656 indicate it can handle the game's processing demands without becoming a constraint. However, at 1080p Low, the 188 FPS average suggests the CPU is still keeping up, as the frame rate is high enough to indicate the GPU is the primary driver of performance. The data shows no signs of CPU bottlenecking, even at the lowest settings and highest frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 2070 SUPER delivers strong performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 188 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings yield 144 FPS (min 122, max 165), providing a smooth experience with better visual quality. High settings drop to 121 FPS, and Ultra falls to 92 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 96 FPS, indicating that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance remains playable but requires more careful settings selection. Low averages 121 FPS, Medium 93 FPS (min 79, max 106), High 78 FPS, and Ultra 59 FPS. The Medium preset is the sweet spot here, as it stays above 90 FPS while offering better detail than Low. Ultra barely misses the 60 FPS target, making it marginal for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle. Low averages 65 FPS, Medium 50 FPS (min 42, max 57), High 42 FPS, and Ultra 32 FPS. Only Low settings maintain a consistently playable frame rate. Medium is borderline, with minimums dipping to 42 FPS, which could cause noticeable stutter in fast-paced action. High and Ultra are not recommended for 4K gaming with this combo.

The Medium preset data is the most complete, with min and max values recorded at all three resolutions. The variance between min and max FPS is relatively narrow (roughly 15-20% of the average), indicating stable frame pacing without major spikes. This consistency is a positive sign for gameplay smoothness.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: At 4K, only Low settings (65 FPS average) and Medium settings (50 FPS average) are playable. High drops to 42 FPS and Ultra to 32 FPS, which are below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p?

A: Medium provides the best experience at 2560x1440, with an average of 93 FPS and a minimum of 79 FPS. This keeps frame rates above 60 FPS while offering better visual quality than Low.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. Frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K shows consistent percentage drops across all settings, which is characteristic of GPU saturation. The Ryzen 7 3700X's 8 cores and 16 threads provide sufficient processing power.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to similar GPUs?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 20282 is within 1.5% of the Intel Arc A750 (20582), Intel Arc B570 (20556), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), and NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480). This places it in a competitive tier with these parts.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings average 188 FPS, Medium averages 144 FPS, High averages 121 FPS, and Ultra averages 92 FPS. All presets provide playable frame rates at this resolution.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 3700X a strong CPU for this game?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 34260 is nearly identical to rivals like the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222) and AMD EPYC 4244P (34220). Its 8 cores and 16 threads with a 3.60 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost clock provide ample performance for this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is a Zen 2 architecture processor built on TSMC's 7 nm process, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, combined with a 32 MB L3 cache, provide solid single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 2656 and multithread score of 22458 indicate it can handle the demands of a third-person shooter like Minimum without becoming a bottleneck.

In benchmark comparisons, the 3700X is effectively tied with several modern processors. Its average score of 34260 is only 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and AMD EPYC 4244P, and 0.5% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H. The Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 0.2% higher. This shows the 3700X, despite being from the 3000 series, remains competitive with newer parts in general compute workloads.

The game's measured FPS data confirms that the CPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 188 FPS average, which is a high enough frame rate to stress the GPU's rendering capabilities. The consistent scaling of FPS with resolution changes, rather than with settings changes, further indicates that the GPU is the primary determinant of performance. The 3700X's 16 threads provide enough parallel processing headroom for the game's logic and physics, while the 4.40 GHz boost clock ensures responsive single-threaded performance for game engine tasks. The CPU's 65 W TDP and AMD Socket AM4 compatibility make it a practical choice, though the data shows that upgrading the GPU would yield larger FPS gains at higher resolutions.