Minimum

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Minimum reveals a clear pattern: this combo scales steeply with resolution, and the GPU becomes the dominant constraint well before 4K. At 1080p High settings, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti deliver 157.9 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 100.1 FPS, a 36.6% reduction. Pushing to 2160p High yields 55.2 FPS, another 44.9% cut from the 1440p figure. This steep drop-off is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions.

The Low settings preset tells the same story but with higher absolute numbers. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 244.1 FPS. At 1440p Low, it falls to 157.6 FPS. At 2160p Low, it drops to 81 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p Low is a 35.4% reduction, and from 1440p to 2160p Low is a 48.6% reduction. The consistency of these percentage drops across settings presets indicates that resolution scaling is largely independent of the quality preset, pointing squarely at the GPU's rendering throughput as the limiting factor.

At 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 42.5, which is below the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered smooth for shooters. The difference between 4K Low (81 FPS) and 4K Ultra (42.5 FPS) is a 47.5% performance swing, entirely attributable to the settings preset. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently, but the GPU's workload scales so aggressively with pixel count that the 8 GB frame buffer and the GA104 chip's compute resources become the bottleneck. The 4K High result of 55.2 FPS sits close to the 4K Medium result of 65.7 FPS, indicating that the transition from Medium to High costs about 16% performance at that resolution, while the jump from High to Ultra costs another 23%.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 3DMark single-thread score of 899 and multi-thread score of 6627 suggest a capable processor for gaming, but the measured frame rates indicate that it is not the primary limiter in Minimum at most settings. The 1080p Low result of 244.1 FPS is high enough that the CPU's per-core performance is clearly sufficient to push frame rates well beyond typical monitor refresh rates.

However, the CPU's role becomes more apparent when looking at the scaling from 1080p to 1440p. At High settings, the drop from 157.9 FPS to 100.1 FPS is a 36.6% reduction, which is a larger percentage drop than what would be expected if the CPU were the sole bottleneck. This suggests that even at 1440p, the GPU is still the primary constraint. The Ryzen 7 5700G's 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are adequate for this title, as evidenced by the high 1080p frame rates.

The CPU's benchmark scores place it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25626. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, scores 25706, which is a 0.3% difference. This indicates that the 5700G's compute performance is competitive with modern mobile parts, but the desktop-oriented design with a 65 W TDP and 7 nm TSMC process node ensures sustained performance that is well-matched to the RTX 3070 Ti. In Minimum, the data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck at 1080p, and only at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is severely strained, does the CPU's role diminish further.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti ranks 677th out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the 61st percentile of all tested configurations, meaning that roughly 39% of combos perform better. Given that this is a 2021-era mid-range CPU paired with a high-end 2021 GPU, the ranking is respectable but not exceptional, reflecting the GPU's strength and the CPU's adequate, but not outstanding, gaming performance.

The GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs is 74th, with an average benchmark score of 30849. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME, scores 30755, a 0.3% difference. The RX 590 GME is an older, less powerful card, which makes the RTX 3070 Ti's close score surprising. However, the RTX 3070 Ti's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3478 and its 8 GB of GDDR6X memory with 608.3 GB/s bandwidth indicate that it is a strong performer for its generation. The combo's rank of 677 suggests that many other pairings, often with newer CPUs or GPUs, can outperform it, but for the hardware in question, the results are consistent with expectations.

The CPU's percentile of 83rd versus the GPU's 74th percentile indicates that the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU when compared to their respective product pools. Yet, the game's measured FPS shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. This discrepancy highlights that synthetic benchmarks do not always translate directly to gaming performance, especially in a title like Minimum that appears to be heavily GPU-bound at 1440p and above.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 244.1 FPS on Low, 185 FPS on Medium, 157.9 FPS on High, and 120.8 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 123.3 FPS, or a 50.5% reduction from Low to Ultra. This wide spread shows that the GPU has ample headroom at 1080p, even on the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, the results are 157.6 FPS on Low, 121.7 FPS on Medium, 100.1 FPS on High, and 74.1 FPS on Ultra. The Low-to-Ultra gap is 83.5 FPS, a 53% reduction. The 1440p High result of 100.1 FPS is still above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a playable option for most users. The 1440p Ultra result of 74.1 FPS is also playable, but with less headroom for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the results are 81 FPS on Low, 65.7 FPS on Medium, 55.2 FPS on High, and 42.5 FPS on Ultra. The Low-to-Ultra gap is 38.5 FPS, a 47.5% reduction. The 4K Ultra result of 42.5 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold, and even 4K High at 55.2 FPS is marginal. Only 4K Low at 81 FPS and 4K Medium at 65.7 FPS provide comfortable frame rates for a smooth experience at 4K.

Comparing settings presets across resolutions, the data shows that the Medium preset offers a balanced experience. At 1080p Medium, 185 FPS is 24.2% higher than High and 52.9% higher than Ultra. At 1440p Medium, 121.7 FPS is 21.6% higher than High and 64.2% higher than Ultra. At 4K Medium, 65.7 FPS is 19% higher than High and 54.6% higher than Ultra. The Medium preset consistently provides a significant FPS boost over High while maintaining a visual quality level that is likely sufficient for a competitive shooter.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in Minimum?

A: The highest average FPS is 244.1 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Yes, but only on Low (81 FPS) and Medium (65.7 FPS) settings. High and Ultra drop to 55.2 FPS and 42.5 FPS, respectively.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 Ti compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 30849, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME's score of 30755.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all tested CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G ranks in the 83rd percentile, with an average benchmark score of 25626.

Q: What is the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: The drop is from 157.9 FPS at 1080p to 55.2 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 65%.

Q: How many total combos were tested for this game's ranking?

A: The combo ranks 677th out of 1733 tested combos.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data strongly suggests that the Medium preset offers the best experience for this combo in Minimum. At 1080p Medium, the combo delivers 185 FPS, which is 27.1 FPS higher than High and 64.2 FPS higher than Ultra. This provides ample headroom for a high-refresh-rate monitor. At 1440p Medium, the 121.7 FPS result is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and only 21.6% lower than High, making it the sweet spot for visual fidelity and performance. At 4K Medium, 65.7 FPS is just above the 60 FPS line, whereas High drops to 55.2 FPS, which is noticeable in a fast-paced shooter.

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, Low settings at 1080p yield 244.1 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play on a 240 Hz display. However, the visual compromise may be significant. For those with a 1440p monitor, Medium is the recommended preset because it balances the 121.7 FPS result with better visuals than Low. At 4K, Medium is the only preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS, so it is the clear choice unless the user accepts a lower frame rate for higher fidelity. Ultra settings should be avoided at 4K, as the 42.5 FPS result is below playable standards for a shooter. At 1080p and 1440p, Ultra is playable but offers diminishing returns over Medium, with a 53% FPS penalty at 1440p and a 34.7% penalty at 1080p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the primary performance driver in this combo, and the measured FPS data confirms its dominant role. The GPU features 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs, with a base clock of 1575 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz. Its 8 GB of GDDR6X memory operates at 19 Gbps effective, delivering 608.3 GB/s of bandwidth over a 256-bit bus. These specifications translate to a pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s, which are substantial for the Ampere architecture.

The GPU's benchmark scores further illustrate its capability. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 3478, and its PassMark G3D score is 23356. The GPU's average benchmark score of 30849 places it in the 74th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival, AMD Radeon RX 6700, scores 31112, which is a 0.8% difference, indicating that the RTX 3070 Ti is slightly behind the RX 6700 in synthetic tests. However, the measured game performance shows that the RTX 3070 Ti is well-suited for Minimum, especially at 1080p and 1440p.

The GPU's 8 GB VRAM is adequate for this game, as the 4K Ultra preset still achieves an average of 42.5 FPS, suggesting no crippling memory bottlenecks. The GPU's TDP of 290 W and 600 W suggested PSU are consistent with its high performance. The data indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is not fully utilized, as the CPU can push frame rates above 200 FPS on Low settings. However, at 4K, the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth become the limiting factor, as the FPS drops below 60 on High and Ultra presets. This is expected for a 2021-era GPU handling a 2024-era title at 4K, and the measured results show a predictable performance curve based on resolution and settings.