Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a robust experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter, with measured frame rates that consistently clear high-refresh thresholds at most settings. This combination ranks in the 82nd percentile of tested configurations, placing it well ahead of the majority of systems in the database for this title.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Minimum with this combo for a high refresh rate experience?*

A: At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 199.1 FPS on High settings and 284 FPS on Low. For 2560x1440, the High preset still delivers 129.5 FPS, which is suitable for 120Hz displays, while 3840x2160 at High yields 70.4 FPS, which is ideal for 60Hz screens.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 28631, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-12600 (28654, -0.1%) and the Intel Core i5-12600H (28666, -0.1%). It is marginally ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28591, 0.1%) and AMD EPYC 7203P (28583, 0.2%).

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER's VRAM capacity a limiting factor in this game?

A: No. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. Since Minimum is a 2014 title, its texture demands are modest, and the data indicates no such limitation at any tested resolution or preset.

Q: Which settings preset provides the most balanced performance at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset at 129.5 FPS offers a significant jump over Ultra (96.1 FPS) while maintaining a much higher frame rate than Medium (151.8 FPS). High appears to be the sweet spot for balancing visual quality and speed at this resolution.

*Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested combos in Minimum?*

A: The combination ranks 312 out of 1733 total tested combos. This places it in the top 18% of all configurations, indicating a strong overall standing for this specific game.

*Q: Does the CPU's single-thread performance hold back the GPU in Minimum?*

A: The CPU scores 2694 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 2656 in Passmark single-thread tests. Given the high frame rates observed, particularly the 284 FPS at 1920x1080 Low, there is no evidence in the data that the CPU is a bottleneck at these settings.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of frame rates in Minimum, and its memory subsystem is particularly well-suited for high-resolution output. The 12 GB VRAM pool, paired with 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, ensures that texture streaming and buffer management are non-issues, even at 3840x2160. The GPU’s boost clock of 2475 MHz, built on the 5 nm Ada Lovelace architecture, provides the raw compute throughput necessary to push this older title to very high speeds.

The performance scaling across resolutions highlights the GPU's capability. At 1920x1080, the GPU is clearly saturating the display pipeline, with the Low preset hitting 284 FPS and the High preset reaching 199.1 FPS. This suggests that the graphics card is the limiting factor even at lower resolutions, as the CPU can feed it enough data to maintain these high rates. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high, with the Medium preset at 151.8 FPS and High at 129.5 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU has ample headroom for modern high-refresh monitors at this resolution.

At 4K, the GPU's raw power becomes more evident. The transition from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at High settings results in a drop from 129.5 to 70.4 FPS, a 45.6% reduction, which is expected given the 2.25x increase in pixel count. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 51.9 FPS, which is still playable but indicates that the most demanding settings will tax the GPU. The data shows a clear hierarchy: the GPU scales predictably with resolution, and its 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms its position as a high-end part capable of handling Minimum with ease at all but the most extreme settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware, this pairing is a top performer. The combo ranks 312 out of 1733 configurations, placing it in the 82nd percentile. This means it outperforms roughly 82% of all systems tested in this database for Minimum. This is a strong result, reflecting a well-balanced pairing of an upper-mid-range CPU from 2019 with a high-end GPU from 2024.

The rank suggests that while there are 311 configurations that achieve higher frame rates, this combo is far closer to the top than the bottom. The GPU's high percentile ranking (84th) is the primary contributor to this position, as the CPU's 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs is similarly strong. The synergy between the two components allows for an experience that is only bested by systems using the absolute fastest current-generation hardware. For a builder looking for a high-performance setup, this rank indicates that the Ryzen 7 3700X is not holding the RTX 4070 SUPER back to any significant degree in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across the board. The Low preset achieves 284 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium follows at 234.7 FPS, High at 199.1 FPS, and Ultra at 153.7 FPS. Even the most demanding preset at 1080p exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end monitors.

At 2560x1440, performance remains stellar. The Low preset hits 198.8 FPS, Medium drops to 151.8 FPS, and High comes in at 129.5 FPS. The Ultra preset, while still very playable, drops to 96.1 FPS. This resolution is the sweet spot for this combo, offering a perfect balance between visual fidelity and speed for 144Hz gaming with High settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits under the heaviest loads. The Low preset delivers 109.8 FPS, which is still excellent for 4K. Medium drops to 84.7 FPS, and High yields 70.4 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, with an average of 51.9 FPS. This data indicates that 4K gaming is viable with this setup, provided the user selects the appropriate settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the High preset at 199.1 FPS is recommended for most users, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (234.7 FPS) while still delivering frame rates far beyond what any standard monitor can display. Those with 360Hz panels could consider Low at 284 FPS, but the visual compromise is substantial.

For 2560x1440, the High preset is the clear winner. At 129.5 FPS, it offers a 34.7% improvement over Ultra (96.1 FPS) while only sacrificing a modest amount of visual quality. This is the ideal choice for 144Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 151.8 FPS is also viable for competitive play, but High provides a better balance of detail and speed.

For 3840x2160, the recommendation is the High preset at 70.4 FPS. This provides a smooth, console-like experience on a 60Hz display. The Medium preset at 84.7 FPS is a better option for those who prioritize frame rate stability, but High is the best choice for visual quality without dipping below 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 51.9 FPS should be avoided, as the frame rate penalty is too severe for the marginal visual gains in this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides a solid foundation for this gaming build. Its Zen 2 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, delivers strong single-thread performance that is critical for older game engines like the one powering Minimum. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2694 and Geekbench single-core score of 1672 confirm that it can handle the primary game logic without bottlenecking the GPU.

Multi-threaded performance is also robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19087 and a Passmark multithread score of 22458. While Minimum may not heavily utilize all 16 threads, this headroom ensures consistent performance in background tasks and prevents any frame-time spikes. The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache is ample for this game's data requirements, and the dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient to feed the GPU's 504.2 GB/s bandwidth without creating a data starvation issue.

The data shows that the CPU is more than capable of keeping up with the RTX 4070 SUPER. The high frame rates at 1080p, particularly the 284 FPS on Low, indicate that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this configuration. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking among all processors, combined with its near-identical score to the Intel Core i5-12600 (within 0.1%), places it in a performance tier that is well-matched with the 84th percentile GPU. For this game, the Ryzen 7 3700X is a competent partner that allows the RTX 4070 SUPER to operate at its full potential.