Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination delivers exceptional performance in Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014 that remains surprisingly demanding at higher settings. With the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB of VRAM and high boost clocks, this pairing is geared toward high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and capable 4K play. The data indicates this combo ranks in the top tier of tested configurations, making it a strong choice for players who prioritize frame rates over visual extravagance.

FAQ

Q: What average frame rate can I expect at 2560x1440 with this GPU and CPU combo?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 104.6 on Ultra settings to 211.1 on Low settings. The High preset delivers 136.3 FPS, while Medium produces 160.8 FPS.

*Q: Is this combination capable of 4K gaming in Minimum?*

A: Yes, at 3840x2160, the combo achieves 75.1 FPS on High settings and 85 FPS on Medium. Ultra settings dip to 53.3 FPS, which is still playable, while Low settings reach 114.3 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700's multi-threaded performance compare to its rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 27220, placing it 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9900K and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700H. It also leads the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 by 1.2%.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth, and why does it matter for this game?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has a 256-bit memory bus delivering 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This high bandwidth ensures textures and assets load quickly, which is crucial for maintaining stable frame rates at higher resolutions like 4K.

Q: Does the CPU's clock speed influence the game's performance at 1080p?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 7 5700's boost clock of 4.60 GHz is likely a key factor. At 1920x1080, where GPU load is lower, the CPU's single-thread performance (score of 901 in 3DMark single-thread) helps push frame rates to 330.7 FPS on Low settings.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of the GPU compared to all other tested GPUs?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER scores in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48704. It is 2% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile in average score.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the primary driver of frame rates in Minimum, especially at higher resolutions. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory is ample for the game's textures, and the 672.3 GB/s bandwidth prevents bottlenecks when moving data at 4K. The GPU's boost clock of 2610 MHz and its 8448 shading units deliver substantial raw compute power, reflected in its FP32 performance of 44.10 TFLOPS.

The GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 3840x2160, the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings is stark: 114.3 FPS versus 53.3 FPS. This 61 FPS gap highlights how the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are stressed by the game's higher-detail presets. The GPU's 96 ROPs and 250.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are critical for maintaining pixel throughput at 4K.

Benchmark results show the GPU's DirectX 12 score of 119 in PassMark, which is lower than its DirectX 11 score of 278. This suggests the game may be more optimized for older APIs, but the sheer power of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER compensates. The GPU's average benchmark score of 48704 places it 2% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile, showing it has a comfortable performance margin over lower-tier workstation cards.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 194th out of 1733 tested combinations in Minimum, placing it in the top 11.2% of all configurations. This is a strong result, indicating that the Ryzen 7 5700 does not bottleneck the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in this title. The high rank is consistent with the GPU's 86th percentile standing among all GPUs and the CPU's 84th percentile among all CPUs.

The combo's position suggests that for most users, this system will deliver a high-refresh-rate experience at 1440p and a solid 4K experience. The rank of 194 is particularly impressive given the game's age, as it implies the hardware is far more capable than the minimum requirements. The data shows this is a balanced pairing where the GPU is the clear performance leader, but the CPU provides enough headroom to avoid significant frame dips.

Compared to the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700 holds its own, being 0.7% faster than the Intel Core i9-9900K and 0.8% faster than the Intel Core i7-12700H. This means the combo's rank is not artificially held back by a weak processor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally fast. Low settings produce an average of 330.7 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play on high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings drop to 252 FPS, High to 209.1 FPS, and Ultra to 163.1 FPS. Even at Ultra, the frame rate is far above the 144 Hz threshold, making this resolution almost trivial for the hardware.

At 2560x1440, performance remains excellent. Low settings hit 211.1 FPS, Medium delivers 160.8 FPS, and High produces 136.3 FPS. Ultra settings still manage 104.6 FPS. This resolution is the sweet spot for balancing visual fidelity and frame rate, with High settings offering a comfortable margin above 120 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to feel the load. Low settings yield 114.3 FPS, which is smooth. Medium drops to 85 FPS, and High to 75.1 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 53.3 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced shooter action. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 53.4% performance penalty, indicating that the Ultra preset is particularly demanding on the GPU's memory subsystem.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 2560x1440 is the recommended starting point. It delivers 136.3 FPS, which is well above the standard 120 Hz refresh rate, and provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium. If a player prefers maximum frame rates for competitive advantage, the Low preset at 1920x1080 offers 330.7 FPS, ensuring the lowest possible latency.

At 4K, the High preset provides 75.1 FPS, which is acceptable for a single-player experience. However, for a more consistent 60+ FPS experience, the Medium preset at 85 FPS is the safer choice. The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended, as the 53.3 FPS average will cause noticeable stutter in a fast-paced shooter.

For those with 144 Hz monitors, the High preset at 2560x1440 is ideal. For 240 Hz monitors, the Low preset at 1920x1080 or the Medium preset at 2560x1440 (160.8 FPS) are the best options. The data shows that the game scales well with settings, so there is no single "best" preset; it depends on the target resolution and refresh rate.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a 5000-series processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 3 architecture on a 7 nm process. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, which is crucial for older games like Minimum that may not utilize many cores. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916 indicate solid per-core performance.

While the GPU is the main bottleneck at higher resolutions, the CPU's role becomes more significant at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 300 FPS. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth help feed the GPU quickly. Benchmark results show the CPU's PassMark multithread score of 24303, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-9900K's average score of 27043.

The Ryzen 7 5700's 65 W TDP and support for DDR4 memory make it a practical choice for a gaming system. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K and i7-12700H, but the Ryzen 7 5700 edges them out in average benchmark score by 0.7% and 0.8%, respectively. In Minimum, the CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid holding back the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, as evidenced by the combo's strong rank of 194 out of 1733. The processor's 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs further confirms it is a capable partner for this high-end GPU.