Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination delivers a playable but largely 1080p-centric experience in Minimum, with the GPU acting as the definitive performance ceiling across all tested resolutions. The data shows this pairing ranks 3064th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the lower half of the database, a position driven almost entirely by the GTX 1070's age and capability limits rather than any CPU bottleneck.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This CPU’s thread count and high boost clock are more than sufficient for Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014 that does not demand the multi-threaded muscle of modern titles. Benchmark data supports this: the CPU scores 921 in 3dmark_single_thread and 6858 in 3dmark_16_threads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13184 and single-core score of 1499. These numbers indicate a processor capable of feeding even a much faster GPU than the one paired here.

The 5700X’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s dual-channel DDR4 memory bandwidth further ensure that CPU-side data delivery is never the constraining factor in this pairing. In the measured FPS results, the pattern is clear: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 140 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra it drops to 68 FPS. This 72 FPS swing across settings at the same resolution is a classic sign of GPU-bound rendering, as the CPU’s job—managing game logic and draw calls—remains constant while the graphics load escalates. The CPU’s percentile rank of 79 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27578, places it well above the mid-pack, and its nearest rivals—the Intel Core i5-12600K, AMD Ryzen 7 5800, and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X—all sit within 0.3% of its average score. None of these rivals would meaningfully change the outcome in Minimum, because the bottleneck lies elsewhere.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is the clear limiting factor in this combo. This Pascal-architecture GPU, with 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivers a bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s. Its base clock of 1506 MHz and boost clock of 1683 MHz are modest by modern standards, and its 47th percentile rank among all GPUs confirms its mid-tier status. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 9780 is nearly three times lower than the CPU’s 27578, and its nearest rivals—the AMD FirePro W5000, NVIDIA Quadro M2000M, and NVIDIA Tesla M10—are all professional or older parts, underscoring the GTX 1070’s dated position.

In Minimum, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor at 1080p, but its raw compute power is. The GPU scores 13498 in Passmark G3D and 6.463 TFLOPS FP32, which is adequate for 1080p gaming but struggles as resolution scales. The measured FPS data shows the GTX 1070’s performance collapsing from 140 FPS at 1080p Low to 49 FPS at 4K Low, a 65% drop that is purely a function of pixel-pushing workload. The GPU’s 1920 shading units and 64 ROPs are simply insufficient for 4K rendering at playable frame rates, as evidenced by the 24 FPS result at 4K Ultra. This GPU is end-of-life per its production status, and the data reflects that reality: it can handle 1080p and 1440p with adjustments, but 4K is out of reach for smooth gameplay.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling curve is steep and reveals a textbook GPU-bound scenario. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average FPS drops from 90 to 58, a 35.6% reduction. Stepping up to 4K High, the average falls to 31 FPS, another 46.6% drop from 1440p. This pattern holds across all settings: Low goes from 140 FPS at 1080p to 90 at 1440p to 49 at 4K; Medium goes from 107 to 69 to 37; Ultra goes from 68 to 44 to 24. The consistent proportional loss as resolution increases is the signature of a GPU that is saturated, with the CPU idling well below its limits.

If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect frame rates to remain relatively flat across resolutions, since the CPU workload is resolution-independent. Instead, the data shows a near-linear decline in FPS as pixel count rises, confirming that the GTX 1070 is the sole limiting component. The 5700X’s 16 threads and high boost clock are never fully utilized, as evidenced by the fact that even the most demanding 4K Ultra preset (24 FPS) still achieves a higher frame rate than the CPU’s single-thread capabilities would suggest is a hard floor. In short, the resolution scaling data proves that upgrading the CPU would yield zero improvement in Minimum, while upgrading the GPU would offer immediate gains at every resolution.

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

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers playable to excellent frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 140 FPS, Medium yields 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 and maximum of 123, High scores 90 FPS, and Ultra drops to 68 FPS. The 1080p results show a smooth degradation from Low to Ultra, with the gap between Medium and High (17 FPS) being the largest single-step drop, indicating that the High preset introduces a significant graphical load increase. Even at Ultra, 68 FPS is above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p fully playable at any preset.

At 2560x1440, performance becomes more constrained. Low settings average 90 FPS, Medium averages 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 and maximum of 79, High averages 58 FPS, and Ultra falls to 44 FPS. The 1440p results show that 60 FPS is only achievable at Low or Medium settings, with High dipping below the 60 FPS mark and Ultra becoming marginal. The Medium preset’s minimum of 59 FPS indicates occasional dips below 60, but the overall experience is still smooth enough for most players.

At 3840x2160, the GTX 1070 is clearly overwhelmed. Low settings average 49 FPS, Medium averages 37 FPS with a minimum of 32 and maximum of 43, High averages 31 FPS, and Ultra averages just 24 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach 60 FPS, and only Low approaches playability at 49 FPS. The 4K results are consistently below 50 FPS, with Ultra being unplayable at 24 FPS. The data indicates that 4K is not a viable option for this combo, regardless of settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This combo ranks 3064th out of 3712 tested combinations in Minimum, placing it in the 17th percentile of all tested systems. This low rank is directly attributable to the GTX 1070’s position at the 47th percentile among all GPUs, as the CPU’s 79th percentile rank is far more respectable. The combo’s rank suggests that it outperforms only about 17% of tested systems, which is consistent with a mid-range GPU from 2016 paired with a high-end CPU from 2022. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 9780 is the primary driver of this ranking, as the CPU’s 27578 average score would place it much higher if the GPU could keep pace.

In the context of the database, this combo sits in the same performance tier as systems pairing similarly dated GPUs with modern CPUs. The GTX 1070’s nearest rivals—the AMD FirePro W5000, NVIDIA Quadro M2000M, and NVIDIA Tesla M10—are all professional or mobile parts, none of which are gaming-focused, further highlighting the GTX 1070’s age. The combo’s rank of 3064 means that the vast majority of tested systems deliver higher frame rates in Minimum, but the data also shows that this pairing is perfectly usable at 1080p, which is likely its intended use case.

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

For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 90 FPS is the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as it delivers a smooth 90 FPS while offering substantially better visuals than Low. The Ultra preset at 68 FPS is also viable, but the 22 FPS drop from High to Ultra is not worth the marginal visual gain, especially since High already provides a high frame rate. The Medium preset at 107 FPS is the best choice for competitive play, but High is recommended for most users as it provides a better visual experience without sacrificing the 60 FPS floor.

For 1440p, the Medium preset at 69 FPS is the optimal choice, as it is the only preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS while offering a reasonable visual quality. The Low preset at 90 FPS is also playable but looks noticeably worse, while High at 58 FPS and Ultra at 44 FPS are below the 60 FPS threshold and may cause noticeable stutter. The Medium preset’s minimum of 59 FPS is close to 60, so users with adaptive sync displays will have a smooth experience, but those without may notice occasional dips.

For 4K, none of the presets provide a fully smooth experience. The Low preset at 49 FPS is the only one that approaches playability, but it is still below 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 37 FPS is playable but not ideal, while High at 31 FPS and Ultra at 24 FPS are not recommended for anything but the most casual play. The data suggests that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo, and users should stick to 1080p or 1440p for the best experience. In summary, the best experience per the measured rows is 1080p High for most users, 1440p Medium for those with higher-resolution displays, and 1080p Low for competitive play where frame rate is paramount.