Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT pairing delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The measured frame rates show a system that scales predictably with settings, offering a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and performance. The data indicates that this combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p, while 4K remains a stretch that requires significant compromises.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data for this pairing reveals a clear hierarchy of performance across the four tested presets. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset still produces an average of 105 FPS, which is generally smooth, but the jump to High yields a significant 33 FPS improvement, reaching 138 FPS. This substantial gain for what is likely a minor visual step down makes the High preset the optimal choice for most users at this resolution. The Medium preset offers an even higher 164 FPS average, but the High setting appears to be the sweet spot, balancing visual quality with a frame rate that exceeds the refresh rate of most standard monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance curve shifts. The High preset delivers a strong 89 FPS average, which is excellent for a 1440p experience. The Ultra preset, however, drops to 68 FPS, a more noticeable decline. For gamers prioritizing a consistently high frame rate at 1440p, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it maintains an average above 60 FPS and provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset, at 106 FPS, is an option for those with 144Hz or faster 1440p displays, but the visual fidelity loss from High may not be worth the extra 17 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the situation becomes more constrained. The High preset manages an average of just 48 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS target for a smooth experience. The Medium preset, with a 57 FPS average and a minimum of 48 FPS, is playable but will dip below 60 FPS in demanding scenes. The Low preset, at 74 FPS, is the only option that provides a consistently fluid experience at 4K. Given the game's age, the visual difference between Low and High may be less pronounced than in modern titles, making the Low preset the most sensible recommendation for 4K gaming with this hardware, as it is the only setting that consistently breaks the 60 FPS barrier.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 22 chip, is the primary driver of frame rates in Minimum. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for a game from this era. The GPU’s performance is characterized by its boost clock of 2600 MHz and a game clock of 2495 MHz, figures that remain constant across all tested resolutions and settings.

The data shows that the GPU is heavily utilized at higher resolutions. The performance drop from 1080p Ultra (105 FPS) to 4K Ultra (36 FPS) is a 65.7% reduction, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. The GPU’s 40 ray accelerators and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate provide modern feature support, though Minimum likely does not leverage these advanced capabilities. The card's performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as its Passmark G3D score of 20700, places it in the 71st percentile of all GPUs, showing it is a solid mid-range performer. Its nearest rivals, according to the data, are the AMD Radeon R9 M395X and the AMD FirePro W7100, from which it is nearly indistinguishable in average score, though it is a far more modern part.

FAQ

*Q: Can this CPU and GPU combo run Minimum at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: No. The measured data shows the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 36 FPS, which is not a smooth or playable experience for a fast-paced third-person shooter.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 144Hz 1080p monitor?

A: The High preset at 1920x1080 delivers 138 FPS, which is very close to a 144Hz refresh rate. For a consistent match, the Medium preset, at 164 FPS, is the only one that exceeds the 144 FPS target, but High offers a better visual experience.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. It is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, which it beats by 0.2%, and the Intel Core i7-14700KF, which beats it by 0.2%.

Q: Is the 12 GB of VRAM on the RX 6750 XT sufficient for this game?

A: The data shows the GPU performs consistently across all settings, with no indication of a VRAM capacity bottleneck even at 4K Ultra. The 12 GB is more than adequate for Minimum.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p on the High preset?

A: The measured data shows an average of 89 FPS at 2560x1440 with the High preset. This provides a smooth experience well above the 60 FPS standard.

Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested combinations?

A: The combo rank for this pairing in Minimum is 1284 out of a total of 2939 tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of all systems tested.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT holds a combo rank of 1284 out of 2939, placing it in the 56th percentile of all systems tested for Minimum. This suggests that while it is not a top-tier, ultra-enthusiast setup, it performs better than a majority of the combinations that have been benchmarked with this game. This rank is a holistic measure that accounts for both CPU and GPU performance.

The CPU's strong showing, being in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, likely contributes significantly to this mid-pack rank. The GPU, in the 71st percentile, is also above average. The combination of a high-performing CPU and a competent GPU results in a system that is better than most, but the GPU's relative standing among its peers prevents this combo from ranking higher. The data suggests that the system is well-balanced for a game like Minimum, but it is not a benchmark-topping configuration.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, a Zen 5 architecture part on the Granite Ridge codename, provides the computational foundation for this system. With 8 cores and 16 threads, it offers substantial multi-threaded capability. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz ensure high single-threaded performance, which is often critical for game logic and physics. The processor’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep data readily accessible.

The CPU's benchmark scores show a strong all-around performer. Its Passmark single-thread score of 4691 is high, indicating excellent responsiveness in tasks that rely on a single core. The multithread score of 36470 and the integer math score of 120788 demonstrate its capability in more demanding, multi-threaded workloads. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 69996 put it in direct competition with top-tier chips from the previous generation, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and Intel Core i7-14700K, from which it is separated by less than 1% in average score.

In the context of Minimum, the CPU’s role appears to be one of consistent support. The frame rates, particularly at 1080p, are high enough that the CPU is likely not the limiting factor. The performance scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a more significant drop, which points to the GPU taking on a larger role. The CPU provides a robust platform that allows the GPU to perform to its potential without being hindered by processing bottlenecks.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system shows its strength. The Low preset yields an average of 214 FPS, an exceptionally high frame rate. The Medium preset, with a minimum of 139 FPS and maximum of 189 FPS, averages 164 FPS. High settings reduce the average to 138 FPS, while Ultra brings it down to 105 FPS. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the system can easily handle high refresh rates on all but the most demanding preset.

At 2560x1440, the performance is still very good, but the impact of the increased resolution is clear. The Low preset delivers an average of 138 FPS, which is identical to the High preset's average at 1080p. The Medium preset averages 106 FPS, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 122 FPS. The High preset drops to an 89 FPS average, and the Ultra preset falls to 68 FPS. The system remains capable of delivering a playable experience at 1440p, with High settings providing a solid 60+ FPS experience.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly under heavy load. The Low preset is the only one that maintains a high frame rate, with an average of 74 FPS. The Medium preset averages 57 FPS, with the minimum dipping to 48 FPS. The High preset averages 48 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 36 FPS. These numbers show that while 4K is possible with this hardware, it requires a significant reduction in settings to achieve a consistently smooth frame rate.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and follows a predictable pattern. At the High preset, the average frame rate falls from 138 FPS at 1080p to 89 FPS at 1440p, a 35.5% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K results in a further drop to 48 FPS, a 46.1% decrease. This indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The pixel count increase from 1080p to 4K is roughly 4 times, but the frame rate does not drop by a corresponding amount, suggesting the game is not purely pixel-bound and other factors like CPU draw calls still play a role.

The scaling from the Low preset shows a similar trend. From 214 FPS at 1080p to 138 FPS at 1440p is a 35.5% reduction, and then to 74 FPS at 4K is a 46.4% reduction. This consistent percentage drop across different presets reveals that the bottleneck is directly tied to the resolution and the GPU's fill rate and pixel throughput. The system is highly capable at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K data confirms that this resolution is beyond the intended sweet spot for this combination, requiring the low preset to achieve a frame rate that would be considered smooth.