Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination delivers a strong showing in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter from 2014. The data indicates this pairing is capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1440p and smooth 4K experiences, with performance scaling that clearly identifies the GPU as the primary bottleneck as resolution increases. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and settings to provide a practical guide for users.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, revealing a classic GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At the "Low" preset, the average frame rate falls from 331 FPS at 1920x1080 to 212.4 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 36%, and then further down to 111.6 FPS at 3840x2160, which is a 66% drop from the 1080p figure. This pattern is mirrored at other settings, clearly showing that the CPU has ample headroom and the graphics card is doing the heavy lifting as pixel count increases.

The gap between 1440p and 4K is particularly telling. At "High" settings, the system produces 136.7 FPS at 2560x1440 but only 70.3 FPS at 3840x2160. That is nearly a 49% reduction in performance for a 2.25x increase in pixel count. This indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth are being taxed heavily at 4K, but the frame rates remain playable, suggesting the card is well-matched for this title at that resolution.

At 1080p, the data shows the CPU's strength. The Ryzen 7 7700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads boosting up to 5.30 GHz, is able to feed the GPU efficiently. The "Ultra" preset at 1080p yields 158.3 FPS, while the "Low" preset hits 331 FPS. The massive spread between these settings at 1080p, compared to a smaller relative spread at 4K, is a classic sign that the game's visual effects are placing a greater load on the GPU, while the CPU maintains high frame delivery. Users with high refresh rate 1080p monitors will find this combo exceptionally capable.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve high refresh rates?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440 with "High" settings, the system averages 136.7 FPS. This is ideal for 144Hz monitors. At 1080p, the "High" preset reaches 214.1 FPS, which can satisfy 240Hz displays, but the 1440p experience offers a better balance of visual fidelity and speed.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Minimum?*

A: Yes, but not at maximum settings. At 3840x2160, the "High" preset produces an average of 70.3 FPS, which is smooth for most players. The "Ultra" preset drops to 56.3 FPS, which is still playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced competitive play.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between "Low" and "Ultra" settings?

A: The difference is substantial. At 1080p, "Low" averages 331 FPS while "Ultra" averages 158.3 FPS, a difference of over 170 FPS. At 4K, the gap narrows in absolute terms, with "Low" hitting 111.6 FPS and "Ultra" hitting 56.3 FPS, but it remains a significant 55 FPS difference.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700 a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in this game?

A: The benchmark results suggest the CPU is not a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The FPS drops significantly when moving from 1440p to 4K, which is characteristic of a GPU limitation. At 1080p, the very high frame rates indicate the CPU is keeping up, though at the "Low" preset the gap between 1080p and 1440p (331 vs 212.4 FPS) suggests the CPU is beginning to reach its limit.

Q: What is the average performance of this CPU compared to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40468. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365. It trails the Intel Core i9-13905H by -0.6% and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T by 1.2%.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the GPU in this combo?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has a launch MSRP of 799 USD.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the clear driver of performance in this pairing, particularly as resolution increases. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth, is a defining feature. The "Ultra" preset at 4K, which averages 56.3 FPS, likely stresses the memory capacity and bandwidth more than the "High" preset at 70.3 FPS, showing how texture and effect loads scale with the card's resources.

The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 2340 MHz and a boost of 2610 MHz, are the engine behind the high frame rates. The boost clock allows the card to sustain performance during intense scenes. The 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power and 689.0 GTexel/s texture rate are substantial, and the data reflects this. The card is able to push from 111.6 FPS at 4K "Low" to 331 FPS at 1080p "Low", demonstrating raw throughput that scales well with lower graphical loads.

The GPU's role is also evident in the game's settings scaling. The difference between "Medium" and "High" at 4K is 15.9 FPS (86.2 vs 70.3), while the difference between "High" and "Ultra" is 14 FPS (70.3 vs 56.3). This suggests that the card has enough headroom to handle the incremental increases in shader complexity and texture resolution, but the "Ultra" preset is where the hardware begins to show its limits at 4K. This is a typical profile for a capable, high-end card that is not quite top-tier for 4K max settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is ranked 187 out of 1733 tested combos for Minimum. This places the pairing in the top 11% of all systems tested, which is a strong result for a high-refresh-rate 1440p or capable 4K gaming setup. The rank reflects the synergy between the 8-core CPU and the powerful GPU, ensuring that neither component is severely holding back the other in this title.

The CPU itself performs well in synthetic benchmarks, holding a percentile rank of 91 against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks are close, with delta percentages within 1.2%, indicating that the 7700 is a solid, well-rounded processor. The GPU is also a high performer, with an 86th percentile rank against all GPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA CMP 50HX and RTX A2000, show it is in a competitive tier, though its performance in Minimum is what matters most here.

The high combo rank suggests that for a game like Minimum, this configuration is well-balanced. Users are not paying for CPU performance that is wasted, nor are they bottlenecked by a weak graphics card. The measured FPS data supports this, showing a system that can adapt to different resolutions and settings with predictable performance scaling, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of monitors and user preferences.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the "High" preset is the optimal choice for most users. At 1440p, it delivers 136.7 FPS, which is an excellent balance of visual quality and speed. At 4K, it achieves 70.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. The "High" preset offers a significant visual upgrade over "Medium" (which hits 161 FPS at 1440p and 86.2 FPS at 4K) while retaining high frame rates.

For users with 1080p monitors, the "Ultra" preset at 158.3 FPS is a viable option to maximize visual fidelity, as the system has enough power to maintain high frame rates. However, for competitive play where every frame counts, the "Medium" preset at 251.4 FPS or "Low" at 331 FPS would be preferable. At 4K, "Ultra" should be avoided if a consistent 60+ FPS experience is desired, as it averages only 56.3 FPS. "High" is the sweet spot for 4K, providing a 14 FPS advantage over "Ultra" with a minimal visual difference in most scenes. The "Medium" preset is a fallback for 4K if higher frame rates are prioritized, yielding 86.2 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the average FPS for each resolution and settings combination.

1920x1080:

• Low: 331.0 FPS
• Medium: 251.4 FPS
• High: 214.1 FPS
• Ultra: 158.3 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 212.4 FPS
• Medium: 161.0 FPS
• High: 136.7 FPS
• Ultra: 107.1 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 111.6 FPS
• Medium: 86.2 FPS
• High: 70.3 FPS
• Ultra: 56.3 FPS

The data confirms that the "Low" preset offers the highest performance at every resolution, with 1080p delivering over 300 FPS. The "Ultra" preset is the most demanding, and at 4K it is the only setting that fails to break the 60 FPS barrier. These numbers provide a clear roadmap for users to tune the game to their specific monitor's refresh rate and performance expectations.