Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a versatile 1080p and 1440p experience in Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. The data shows that this combination is heavily GPU-bound at higher settings, but the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance ensures headroom even at lower presets. Here’s how the components break down for this specific title.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne codename) built on a 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features a 16 MB L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core. For a game released in 2014, the thread count is far more than sufficient; Minimum was designed for quad-core era hardware, so the 5700G's 16 threads are rarely the bottleneck.

Benchmark results reflect this headroom. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 20755 points in multi-core and 2930 points in single-core. The single-core score of 2930 is particularly relevant for older game engines that rely on one or two primary threads. The PassMark single-thread score of 3283 reinforces that the CPU’s per-core speed is adequate for pushing high frame rates. The data shows that even at 1080p Low settings, where the GPU is least stressed, the system reaches 230.2 FPS average, indicating the CPU can feed the RTX 3070 efficiently at high frame rates.

The 5700G sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (0.3% slower), Intel Xeon D-2752TER (0.4% faster), and Intel Core 5 210H (0.5% faster). The deltaPct values are minuscule, meaning the 5700G is essentially performance-neutral against these competitors for general compute. However, the desktop Ryzen 7 has a distinct advantage in sustained workloads due to its 65 W TDP and AM4 platform; the data shows it maintains 6629 points in the 3DMark 16-thread test, which is nearly identical to its max-thread score of 6627, confirming scaling is consistent across all cores.

In Minimum, the CPU’s role is to maintain frame pacing. The measured FPS at 2560x1440 Low is 146.2 FPS, which is 57% higher than the High preset at the same resolution. This gap is purely GPU-driven, as lowering settings reduces pixel shader load. The CPU is not the limiting factor here; even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 39.5 suggests the GPU is saturated, not the processor.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured data provides clear guidance for each resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 146.7 FPS, which is already well above the 144 Hz refresh rate threshold for most monitors. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 113.1 FPS, a 23% reduction from High, while Medium hits 174.9 FPS and Low reaches 230.2 FPS. For competitive gameplay, Low at 1080p offers the highest frame rate, but the visual fidelity loss may not justify the extra 83.5 FPS over High.

At 2560x1440, the High preset produces 92.9 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for high-refresh monitors. The Medium preset at 1440p gives 111.1 FPS, a 20% improvement over High. The data suggests Medium is the sweet spot for 1440p: it provides a 19.6% FPS boost over High while maintaining decent visual quality. Low at 1440p hits 146.2 FPS, but the graphical downgrade is significant.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes drastically. High settings produce 50 FPS, Medium yields 62.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 39.5 FPS. Low at 4K reaches 76.5 FPS. For 4K, Medium is the recommended preset—it offers a 25% improvement over High and stays above the 60 FPS threshold, whereas High and Ultra fall below it. The 8 GB VRAM on the RTX 3070 is likely the constraint at 4K Ultra, as the pixel fill rate demands exceed what the GPU can sustain.

The best overall balance appears to be 1440p Medium (111.1 FPS) or 1080p High (146.7 FPS). These presets provide high frame rates without the visual compromises of Low settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo maintain 144 FPS at 1080p?

A: Yes, at Low and Medium settings. The measured average FPS at 1080p Low is 230.2, and at Medium it is 174.9. However, High settings only reach 146.7 FPS, which is just above 144 FPS, while Ultra drops to 113.1 FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700G a bottleneck for the RTX 3070 in this game?

A: The data suggests no. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 230.2 FPS, indicating the CPU can drive very high frame rates. The 5700G’s PassMark multithread score of 24419 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755 provide ample processing power for this 2014 title.

Q: What is the best preset for 4K gaming with this hardware?

A: Medium settings provide the best playable experience at 3840x2160, with an average of 62.6 FPS. High drops to 50 FPS, and Ultra falls to 39.5 FPS, both below the 60 FPS target. Low achieves 76.5 FPS but sacrifices too much visual quality.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its direct rivals?

A: The 5700G is statistically tied with its nearest rivals. It is 0.3% slower than the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, 0.4% faster than the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, and 0.5% faster than the Intel Core 5 210H. The differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: Does the RTX 3070’s 8 GB VRAM cause issues at high settings?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 39.5, which suggests the GPU is memory-limited. At 1440p and 1080p, the VRAM capacity appears sufficient, as High settings still deliver 92.9 FPS and 146.7 FPS respectively.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 809 out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum. That places it in the upper-middle tier of all system pairings. The percentile is not explicitly given for the combo, but the rank of 809 out of 1733 means it outperforms roughly 53% of tested configurations.

The ranking is influenced by the CPU’s 83rd percentile standing versus all CPUs and the GPU’s 72nd percentile versus all GPUs. The RTX 3070’s average benchmark score is 28238, with nearest rivals including the AMD FirePro S7150 (0.6% faster), AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (0.9% slower), and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (1% slower). The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 22214 is strong for a card from 2020, but the 4K results show its limits.

The combo’s rank of 809 suggests there are many systems with newer GPUs or higher-end CPUs that outperform it, but it also means this pairing is far from the bottom. For a game like Minimum, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards, this rank is respectable. The data shows that the combo excels at 1080p and 1440p, where it delivers high frame rates, but struggles to maintain playable FPS at 4K Ultra.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture (GA104 chip) using an 8 nm process from Samsung. It has a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1725 MHz, with 5888 shading units and 96 ROPs. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, effective at 14 Gbps.

The GPU’s role in Minimum is decisive. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 117.1 FPS (230.2 vs 113.1), which indicates the GPU is the primary performance driver. The RTX 3070’s FP32 performance of 20.31 TFLOPS and texture rate of 317.4 GTexel/s are more than sufficient for this 2014 title at most settings. However, the 4K Ultra result of 39.5 FPS shows the GPU hitting a wall—likely due to the combination of high pixel count and the 8 GB VRAM buffer being maxed out.

The GPU’s 72nd percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 28238 place it just below the AMD FirePro S7150 (28409) and above the RX 6600 XT (27985). In gaming terms, the RTX 3070’s PassMark DirectX 12 score of 85 is lower than its DirectX 11 score of 182, which is typical for Ampere cards that rely on newer API features. For Minimum, the DirectX 11 score is more relevant, and the data shows the GPU handles it well.

The 220 W TDP and 550 W suggested PSU mean the card requires adequate power delivery, but the dual-slot design and 242 mm length make it compatible with most mid-tower cases. The 1x 12-pin power connector is a notable consideration for older PSUs that may not have the appropriate cable.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

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

1920x1080:

• Low: 230.2 FPS
• Medium: 174.9 FPS
• High: 146.7 FPS
• Ultra: 113.1 FPS

The scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent, with each step up in quality costing roughly 15-20% performance. The gap between Low and Medium is 55.3 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 33.6 FPS.

2560x1440:

• Low: 146.2 FPS
• Medium: 111.1 FPS
• High: 92.9 FPS
• Ultra: 70.9 FPS

At 1440p, the frame rate drops are more pronounced. Low to Medium is a 35.1 FPS difference, Medium to High is 18.2 FPS, and High to Ultra is 22 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p still maintains a playable 70.9 FPS.

3840x2160:

• Low: 76.5 FPS
• Medium: 62.6 FPS
• High: 50 FPS
• Ultra: 39.5 FPS

4K is where the GPU’s limitations show. Low is the only preset that exceeds 60 FPS (76.5). Medium is just above 60 FPS at 62.6, but High and Ultra fall below the playable threshold for fast-paced shooters. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is 37 FPS, a 48% reduction.

The data shows that the RTX 3070’s performance at 1080p is excellent, with even Ultra settings exceeding 100 FPS. At 1440p, Medium is the recommended preset for a balance of quality and speed. At 4K, players should stick to Medium or Low to maintain smooth gameplay.