Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER pairing delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The data shows a combination that is heavily GPU-bound at higher settings, with the CPU providing ample headroom even at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and settings, interprets the bottleneck characteristics, and contextualizes the combo’s standing among 1,733 tested configurations.

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 based on the Zen 3 architecture, running on the AM4 socket. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz, boosting up to 4.60 GHz. With a 65W TDP, it is an efficient part, but its performance headroom is what matters here. In synthetic benchmarks, the chip scores 22,620 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,193 in single-core, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs tested. Its average benchmark score of 26,214 is nearly identical to rivals like the Intel Core i9-11900KF (26,196, a 0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (26,272, a -0.2% delta). This indicates that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 5700X trades blows with some newer and older flagship parts.

For Minimum, a game from 2014, the CPU demands are relatively modest. The game’s engine does not scale heavily with thread counts, meaning the 5700X’s 16 threads are not fully utilized. However, the strong single-core performance (3,193 in R23 single-core) is crucial for maintaining high frame rates, especially at lower resolutions where the CPU must feed frames faster. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 327.3 FPS, which is well beyond what most displays can show. The CPU is not the limiting factor here; even at 1080p Ultra (162.4 FPS), the processor has significant headroom. The data suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700X is more than sufficient to keep up with the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in this title, preventing CPU-bound stutters or frame drops.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 2340 MHz, boosting to 2610 MHz. The GPU is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture (AD103 chip) and offers 8,448 shading units. In the GPU benchmark suite, it scores 31,811 in Passmark G3D and 22,3091 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 48,704 is within 2% of rivals like the NVIDIA CMP 50HX (49,071, a -0.7% delta) and the RTX A2000 (47,915, a 1.6% delta).

For Minimum, the GPU’s role is to handle resolution scaling and visual fidelity. The 16 GB VRAM is far more than this game needs, even at 4K Ultra, so there is no risk of texture swapping or memory-related stutters. The GPU’s raw compute power is what drives the frame rates. At 1080p Low, the GPU is pushing 327.3 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 57.9 FPS. This dramatic scaling shows that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU is doing the heavy lifting, and its performance ceiling dictates the playability of the game at 4K with maxed-out visuals. The data shows a GPU that is overkill for 1080p but appropriately powerful for 1440p high-refresh and 4K 60 FPS targets in this title.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average FPS drops from 209.6 to 137.8, a 34% reduction. Going from 1440p to 4K High, the frame rate falls from 137.8 to 75.4, a further 45% drop. This compounding decline is characteristic of a system where the GPU’s pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor.

At Low settings, the pattern is more extreme. The 1080p Low result is 327.3 FPS, which drops to 213.2 at 1440p Low and 113.9 at 4K Low. The absolute FPS values are higher, but the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is about 65%, similar to the High preset’s 64% drop. This consistency across settings confirms that resolution, not specific visual features, is the primary performance driver.

The key insight is the CPU’s irrelevance at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system might be partially CPU-bound at 327 FPS, but the CPU still delivers. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the sole limiter. The 5700X’s strong single-core performance ensures that it does not become a bottleneck even at 1080p, allowing the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER to stretch its legs. The data indicates that if you want to push 4K, you are entirely GPU-limited, and if you want max frame rates at 1080p, the CPU handles it without breaking a sweat.

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

Choosing the right settings depends on your display’s refresh rate and resolution. The data provides clear guidance.

At 1080p, the High preset delivers 209.6 FPS. This is an excellent target for 144Hz or 165Hz monitors, offering a substantial visual upgrade over Low (327.3 FPS) while still maintaining a massive frame rate advantage over Ultra (162.4 FPS). The Ultra preset at 1080p still yields 162.4 FPS, which is playable on high-refresh displays, but the jump from High to Ultra costs about 47 FPS for what is often diminishing visual returns in a game from 2014. The Medium preset (251.2 FPS) is a middle ground, but High is the sweet spot for visual fidelity and speed.

At 1440p, High is again the recommended preset. It produces 137.8 FPS, which is ideal for 144Hz monitors. Ultra drops to 105.4 FPS, which is still smooth on 120Hz displays but less desirable for competitive play. Medium (161.1 FPS) and Low (213.2 FPS) are faster but sacrifice too much visual quality. High at 1440p offers the best balance, keeping you well above 100 FPS while maintaining decent shadows and textures.

At 4K, the situation changes. High produces 75.4 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay but not high-refresh. Ultra drops to 57.9 FPS, which is borderline for 60Hz displays and may introduce noticeable frame pacing issues. Low (113.9 FPS) and Medium (89.7 FPS) are smoother but look significantly worse. For a 60Hz 4K display, High is the recommended choice; it maintains a solid frame rate. If you have a 120Hz 4K display, you would need to drop to Medium or Low to get closer to that target, but the visual compromise is severe.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 174th out of 1,733 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the top 10% of all systems tested, which is an impressive standing. The rank reflects the GPU’s high percentile performance (86th) and the CPU’s solid 83rd percentile position.

The rank is influenced by the fact that many combos above it likely pair the same GPU with faster CPUs, such as the Ryzen 7 7600X or Intel Core i9-11900KF, which are listed as close rivals to the 5700X. However, the delta between these CPUs is negligible in terms of average benchmark scores (0.1% to 0.2%). In a GPU-bound title like Minimum at higher settings, this CPU difference would not manifest in FPS. Therefore, the 174th rank is more a reflection of the GPU’s tier than the CPU’s limits. The combo is well-matched; a weaker CPU would likely not change the 4K results, and a stronger CPU would not push 1080p Low much beyond the 327 FPS ceiling. This rank indicates a high-performance pairing that is near the top of the heap for this game.

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

The following are the exact average FPS figures measured for this combo in Minimum:

1920x1080:

• Low: 327.3 FPS
• Medium: 251.2 FPS
• High: 209.6 FPS
• Ultra: 162.4 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 213.2 FPS
• Medium: 161.1 FPS
• High: 137.8 FPS
• Ultra: 105.4 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 113.9 FPS
• Medium: 89.7 FPS
• High: 75.4 FPS
• Ultra: 57.9 FPS

The data shows a linear progression of performance degradation as settings increase. At every resolution, the jump from Low to Medium costs roughly 20-25% of the frame rate. The jump from Medium to High costs an additional 15-17%, and the jump from High to Ultra costs another 22-24%. This consistent scaling suggests that the game’s settings have a uniform impact on GPU load, with Ultra being the most demanding preset. The 1080p Low result of 327.3 FPS is the absolute peak performance for this combo, while the 4K Ultra result of 57.9 FPS is the lowest measured. For a 2014 title, this combo is exceptionally strong, delivering playable frame rates even at the most demanding settings. The numbers confirm that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the star of the show, with the Ryzen 7 5700X providing a stable platform that never holds it back.