Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB delivers a highly playable experience in Minimum, but the data reveals a clear performance hierarchy. The combination ranks in the 63rd percentile (1077 out of 2939 tested combos) for this title, indicating that while it is not at the bleeding edge, it offers substantial headroom for competitive settings. The measured frame rates show a system that excels at lower resolutions and settings, but one where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution and graphical fidelity increase.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 shows a dramatic and expected decline in average frame rates across all settings. At the High preset, the drop is from 150 FPS at 1080p to 97 FPS at 1440p and finally to 52 FPS at 4K. This represents a 35% performance hit when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 46% decline when stepping up to 4K. The scaling pattern is consistent, indicating that the RTX 4060 Ti's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory interface are being saturated as pixel count increases.

The Low preset tells a similar story with higher absolute numbers: 234 FPS at 1080p, 151 FPS at 1440p, and 81 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is a 46% drop, which is more significant than the 35% drop seen from 1080p to 1440p. This non-linear scaling suggests that at 4K, the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors, as the CPU (AMD Ryzen 7 9700F) has more than enough headroom at these lower graphical loads to feed frames.

At the Ultra preset, the performance ceiling is much lower. The system manages 115 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p, and only 40 FPS at 4K. The 4K result is barely playable for a fast-paced third-person shooter. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a 36% reduction, while the step from 1440p to 4K is a 46% reduction, following the same pattern as the other presets. This indicates that the RTX 4060 Ti is the dominant constraint at higher resolutions, regardless of the preset chosen.

The data shows that the sweet spot for this combination is clearly at 1920x1080. At this resolution, even the Ultra preset delivers an average of 115 FPS, which is above the threshold for smooth gameplay in most titles. Moving to 2560x1440, the High preset at 97 FPS remains very usable, but the Ultra preset at 74 FPS shows that the GPU is starting to struggle. At 3840x2160, the system is only capable of providing a fluid experience on the Low preset, which is not ideal for a game that benefits from higher visual fidelity.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is the decisive component in this pairing for Minimum. Its specifications are central to the performance observed: the 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The GPU's boost clock of 2535 MHz and its 4352 shading units are the workhorses that determine raw rendering speed. The benchmark results show that this GPU, while capable, is not designed to dominate at 4K resolution.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 19 versus all other GPUs in the database places it in a lower tier of overall performance, a fact reflected in its nearest rivals. It sits within a 0.7% delta of the NVIDIA Quadro P600 and a 0.2% delta of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB, showing that the 8 GB memory capacity is the primary differentiator from its higher-VRAM sibling. The data suggests that the 8 GB frame buffer becomes a limiting factor at 4K with higher presets, as the game is likely exceeding the available VRAM, forcing the system to use slower fallback methods.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2913 is a synthetic metric, but it aligns with the measured FPS data. The card's ability to maintain 150 FPS at 1080p High but only 52 FPS at 4K High shows a performance curve that is heavily influenced by resolution. The GPU's power target of 160 W and its PCIe 4.0 x8 interface are notable, but they do not directly translate to a bottleneck in this specific game's benchmarks. The evidence points to the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB being sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but its memory bandwidth and capacity are too constrained for a consistently smooth 4K experience in Minimum.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal balance between visual quality and performance for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB combo is the High preset at 1920x1080. This configuration delivers an average frame rate of 150 FPS, which is excellent for a third-person shooter. The High preset provides a significant visual upgrade over Low while only costing a 36% performance decrease (from 234 to 150 FPS). For players with standard 60 Hz or 144 Hz monitors, this setting provides a comfortable margin of safety against frame drops.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended choice, yielding 97 FPS. This is a substantial step down from the 1080p result but remains well within the playable range for most gamers. The Ultra preset at 1440p, at 74 FPS, is a viable alternative for those who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, but it is a 24% performance reduction from High. For 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset at 81 FPS is the only option that provides a consistently smooth experience. The Medium preset at 62 FPS is borderline, and the High preset at 52 FPS is not recommended for competitive play.

The data does not support using the Ultra preset at 4K, as the 40 FPS average is below the threshold typically considered acceptable for a fast-paced title. Therefore, the practical settings recommendations are: 1080p Ultra for maximum quality, 1440p High for a balanced experience, and 4K Low for playability. The Medium preset can serve as a compromise at 1440p and 4K, but the measured min FPS of 53 at 4K Medium indicates potential stuttering that could be problematic.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB combination holds a rank of 1077 out of 2939 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the top 37% of all systems tested, a solid mid-range result. The rank indicates that while this combo is not a top-tier performer, it significantly outperforms the majority of systems, which is consistent with its 1080p and 1440p capabilities. The data shows that this pairing is a competent choice for the game, but it is not optimized for extreme resolutions or the highest presets.

The combo's ranking is likely held back by the GPU's performance ceiling. The CPU, which ranks in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, is clearly not the bottleneck. The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and Intel Core i7-14700KF, with performance deltas of 0.2% and -0.2%, respectively. This shows that the 9700F is a top-tier processor in synthetic benchmarks. In contrast, the GPU's 19th percentile ranking and its closeness to the Quadro P600 in the 3DMark benchmark highlight its relative weakness. The combination of a high-end CPU with a mid-range GPU results in a system that is balanced for typical gaming workloads but leaves performance on the table at higher resolutions.

The 1077th rank out of 2939 combos confirms the fact that while the CPU is capable of pushing high frame rates, the GPU cannot always keep up. In a game like Minimum, which is not necessarily a GPU stress test, this combo finds a comfortable spot. The measured FPS data supports the overall rank, confirming that the system is a dependable performer at mainstream resolutions but falls behind top-tier configurations when pushed to the extreme.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a high-end processor in this context, and its specifications indicate it is more than capable of supporting the RTX 4060 Ti. It features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR5 memory provide a strong foundation for gaming workloads. Its performance is evidenced by a Passmark multithread score of 36470 and a single-thread score of 4691, with an average benchmark score of 69996.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 94 against all CPUs is exceptionally high. Its nearest rivals in the Passmark database are the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% higher score), Intel Core i7-14700KF (0.2% lower), and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.7% higher). These deltas are minuscule, indicating that the 9700F is performing at the level of much more expensive and power-hungry processors. The data suggests that in Minimum, the CPU is rarely the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 234 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate that most CPUs would struggle to maintain, but the 9700F's strong single-thread performance keeps up.

The CPU's role in the measured results is to provide a stable, high-throughput platform for the GPU. The fact that the FPS scales down consistently as resolution increases is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck. At 4K, the CPU is likely sitting idle waiting for the GPU to finish rendering each frame. The 65 W TDP and 8-core configuration are more than sufficient for this title, making it an ideal pairing for the RTX 4060 Ti in scenarios where the GPU is the primary performance driver. The CPU's high benchmark scores ensure that it will not cause frame-time spikes or stuttering in less demanding scenes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings.

At 1920x1080, the system is highly capable. The Low preset yields an average of 234 FPS, the Medium preset an average of 179 FPS (with a min of 152 and max of 206), the High preset an average of 150 FPS, and the Ultra preset an average of 115 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is a 51% reduction in frame rate, showing the significant cost of higher graphical settings. This resolution is where the combo shines, with all presets delivering over 100 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance drops accordingly. The Low preset averages 151 FPS, the Medium preset averages 115 FPS (min 98, max 133), the High preset averages 97 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 74 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with a roughly 35% reduction in FPS for each preset. The 74 FPS at Ultra is still playable, but the jump from High to Ultra at this resolution costs 23 FPS, which is a substantial 24% decrease.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed. The Low preset is the only one that maintains a high frame rate, averaging 81 FPS. The Medium preset averages 62 FPS (min 53, max 72), which is a significant drop from 1440p. The High preset drops to an average of 52 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 40 FPS. The 4K results highlight the GPU's limitations, as the difference between Low and Ultra is a 51% performance loss, mirroring the 1080p scaling but at much lower absolute values. The data clearly shows that 4K gaming is not this combo's forte, with only the Low preset providing an experience without major compromises.