Minimum

Minimum is a 2014 third-person shooter that still appears in the benchmark database as a demanding title for older hardware pairings. The data presented here comes from a measured configuration using the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G processor and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER graphics card, with results recorded across three resolutions and four settings presets. This combination ranks 2142 out of 3712 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field, which is interesting given the individual components’ standings in their respective pools. The following analysis breaks down what the measured frames reveal about the interaction between the CPU, GPU, and the game’s engine.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 188 FPS average, but that drops to 121 FPS at 1440p and further to 65 FPS at 4K. This represents a 65% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, which is a substantial hit. The scaling at High settings is similar: 121 FPS at 1080p falls to 78 FPS at 1440p and then to 42 FPS at 4K, a 65% drop overall. Medium settings show 144 FPS at 1080p, 93 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K, which is a 65% decline as well. Ultra settings follow the same trajectory: 92 FPS at 1080p, 59 FPS at 1440p, and 32 FPS at 4K, again a 65% reduction.

The consistency of this 65% drop across all four settings is notable. It suggests that the performance scaling is dominated by pixel count rather than by changes in geometry or shading complexity that different presets might impose. When a game’s FPS scales almost perfectly with resolution, it typically indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the workload per pixel increases linearly with resolution while the CPU’s workload remains relatively constant. However, the absolute numbers tell a more nuanced story. At 1080p Low, the 188 FPS figure is high enough that the CPU could be starting to become a bottleneck, because a typical mid-range GPU from this era would not usually hit such high frame rates without a capable processor. At 4K Ultra, the 32 FPS result is clearly GPU-bound, as the RTX 2070 SUPER is being pushed hard by the pixel count and the highest settings.

The data implies that the limiting component shifts depending on resolution. At 1080p, the CPU’s role becomes more significant, especially at lower settings where the GPU is less stressed. At 4K, the GPU is almost certainly the bottleneck, as the frame rates drop to levels that suggest the graphics card is saturated. The 1440p results sit in a middle ground, where both components contribute to the final frame rate. This pattern is typical for a game from 2014, which was designed for hardware that is now several generations old, and it means that users with this combo will see very different bottlenecks depending on their chosen resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 5000 series, based on Zen 3 architecture on a 7 nm process. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz with a boost of 4.60 GHz, and it has 16 MB of L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 12830.5 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1494 in single-core, with a Geekbench multicore score of 9950 and single-core of 1894. Its PassMark multithread score is 24419, and it sits at the 79th percentile among all CPUs tested. These numbers indicate a solid mid-range processor, though not a top-tier one.

For Minimum, the CPU’s impact is most visible at 1080p. At Low settings, the combo achieves 188 FPS, which is the highest recorded in this dataset. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU can feed the GPU enough data to maintain such performance, but it also raises the question of whether the CPU is holding back higher frame rates. The single-thread score of 1494 in Cinebench R23 is respectable, and the 3.80 GHz base clock is adequate for a game from 2014. However, the fact that the FPS at 1080p Low is exactly 188, and at 1440p Low it drops to 121, indicates that the GPU is taking over as the resolution climbs.

The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for a title from 2014, which likely uses only a few threads. The benchmark data shows that the Ryzen 7 5700G’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K, which has an average score that is 0.2% higher, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, which is 0.4% lower. This places the 5700G in a competitive position, but the game’s performance is not likely to be limited by CPU threads. Instead, the single-thread performance and memory bandwidth (DDR4, dual-channel, 51.2 GB/s) are more relevant. At 1080p Low, the CPU is probably not the bottleneck, but at 1080p Ultra, where FPS drops to 92, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the CPU workload does not change much with settings.

The data suggests that the CPU’s role in Minimum is secondary to the GPU at most resolutions and settings. The only scenario where the CPU might be a limiting factor is at 1080p Low, where the frame rate is high enough that a weaker GPU would still be able to keep up. Given that the RTX 2070 SUPER is a capable card, the 5700G’s performance is adequate, but it is not the star of the show.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database for Minimum, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2142 out of 3712 tested combos. This places it in the 58th percentile of all combos, meaning that 58% of tested systems perform better in this game. This is a surprising result given that the CPU is at the 79th percentile and the GPU is at the 65th percentile among their respective components. The combo rank is lower than either individual component’s percentile, which suggests that the pairing is not optimized for this specific game.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (1% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (1.2% lower), the Intel Arc B570 (1.3% lower), and the Intel Arc A750 (1.5% lower). These are all similar in performance to the RTX 2070 SUPER, which has an average benchmark score of 20282 and a PassMark G3D score of 18169. The CPU’s nearest rivals, as mentioned, are all within 0.6% of its average score of 27051. Despite both components being competitive in their own right, the combo rank of 2142 out of 3712 suggests that other combinations, possibly with different CPU-GPU pairings, achieve better frame rates in Minimum.

The data indicates that this combo is not a top performer in this game, likely because the RTX 2070 SUPER, while strong, is not a flagship card, and the Ryzen 7 5700G is an APU that was designed with integrated graphics in mind, which might not pair as well with a discrete GPU as a pure CPU would. The rank suggests that users with this combo should expect average performance in Minimum, with the ability to play at 1080p High or Medium settings comfortably, but not at 4K Ultra without significant compromises.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Minimum?

A: The highest average FPS is 188, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: At which resolution and settings does this combo drop below 60 FPS?

A: The combo drops below 60 FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings (50 FPS average) and with High settings (42 FPS), as well as at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings (59 FPS). At 4K Ultra, it drops to 32 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (1% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (1.2% lower), the Intel Arc B570 (1.3% lower), and the Intel Arc A750 (1.5% lower).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1080p Low, the FPS is 188, which is high, but the data does not indicate whether the CPU or GPU is the bottleneck. However, given that the GPU is at the 65th percentile and the CPU is at the 79th percentile, it is likely that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU has more headroom.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combinations in Minimum?

A: The combo ranks 2142 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum.

Q: Does the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K follow a consistent pattern across settings?

A: Yes, the average FPS drops by approximately 65% from 1080p to 4K for all four settings (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra), indicating a consistent resolution scaling pattern.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is based on the Turing architecture, with a TU104 chip on a 12 nm process. It has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, along with 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores. Its base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost of 1770 MHz, and it has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score is 18169, and its average benchmark score is 20282, placing it at the 65th percentile among all GPUs.

In Minimum, the GPU’s role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the combo achieves 32 FPS, which is a very low frame rate that clearly indicates the GPU is overwhelmed. The 4K Medium result of 50 FPS is still below the 60 FPS threshold, and even 4K Low at 65 FPS is just barely above it. These numbers suggest that the RTX 2070 SUPER is not suitable for 4K gaming in this title, as even the lowest settings produce only 65 FPS. At 1440p, the GPU performs better, with High settings at 78 FPS and Medium at 93 FPS, which are playable, but Ultra drops to 59 FPS, which is marginal. At 1080p, the GPU is less of a bottleneck, with High settings at 121 FPS and Low at 188 FPS, showing that the card can handle this resolution easily.

The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is sufficient for this game, as Minimum is from 2014 and does not require high memory bandwidth. The 8 GB VRAM is also more than enough, as the game likely uses far less. The data shows that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at 4K, and the consistent 65% FPS drop across settings confirms that the pixel throughput is the main constraint. The RTX 2070 SUPER’s performance in this game is average, as reflected by its 65th percentile, and the measured results align with that standing, with the card struggling at higher resolutions but performing well at 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience in Minimum for this combo appears to be at 1920x1080 with High settings, which yields an average FPS of 121. This provides a good balance between visual quality and performance, as High settings are above Medium and below Ultra. The 121 FPS is well above the 60 FPS threshold and should provide smooth gameplay. For users who prefer higher frame rates, 1080p Low at 188 FPS is the fastest option, but it sacrifices visual fidelity. Medium settings at 1080p give 144 FPS, which is also excellent and might be the sweet spot for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, High settings at 78 FPS is the recommended option, as it maintains a playable frame rate while offering better visual detail than Medium. Ultra at 1440p is not recommended, as it drops to 59 FPS, which is just below the ideal threshold. At 3840x2160, the data suggests that only Low settings (65 FPS) are playable, but even that is marginal. Medium at 4K gives 50 FPS, which is not ideal, and High and Ultra are too demanding at 42 FPS and 32 FPS respectively. Therefore, for 4K gaming, users would need to accept Low settings or reduce the resolution to 1440p for a better experience.

The data implies that the best overall experience is at 1080p with High or Medium settings, depending on whether the user prioritizes visual quality or frame rate. The 1440p High setting is also a strong choice for those with a 1440p monitor, as it provides a good balance. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it consistently results in lower frame rates without a clear benefit in the measured data, and the low FPS at 4K makes it unusable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo is as follows, broken down by resolution and settings:

1920x1080:

• Low: 188 FPS average
• Medium: 144 FPS average, with a minimum of 122 FPS and a maximum of 165 FPS
• High: 121 FPS average
• Ultra: 92 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 121 FPS average
• Medium: 93 FPS average, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS
• High: 78 FPS average
• Ultra: 59 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 65 FPS average
• Medium: 50 FPS average, with a minimum of 42 FPS and a maximum of 57 FPS
• High: 42 FPS average
• Ultra: 32 FPS average

These numbers show a clear progression, with each step up in resolution or settings reducing the frame rate. The minimum FPS values are only provided for Medium settings at each resolution, and they are consistently lower than the average, indicating some frame time variability. At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 122, which is still high, but at 4K Medium, the minimum is 42, which is close to the average and suggests occasional stutters. The data indicates that this combo is best used at 1080p, where it can achieve high frame rates across all settings, and that 4K should be avoided for a smooth experience. The 1440p results are acceptable for High and Medium settings, but the Ultra preset is borderline. Overall, the measured FPS breakdown provides a clear picture of the combo’s capabilities in Minimum, with the GPU being the limiting factor at higher resolutions and the CPU providing sufficient support at lower ones.