Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB combination delivers a broad range of performance in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter, with average frame rates spanning from 40 FPS at 4K Ultra to 233 FPS at 1080p Low. The measured data reveals a system that is heavily influenced by resolution and settings, with the GPU clearly becoming the limiting factor as graphical demands increase, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lies. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 149 at 1920x1080 to 96 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 53 FPS, and then further down to 52 at 3840x2160, which is a 97 FPS drop from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario; as the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K, the rendering workload on the graphics card increases dramatically, causing performance to plummet.

The trend is even more pronounced at Ultra settings. Here, the average FPS drops from 114 at 1080p to 73 at 1440p, and then to a playable-but-low 40 FPS at 4K. The fact that the 4K Ultra score is less than half of the 1080p Ultra score strongly suggests that the RTX 5060 Ti's 8 GB frame buffer and its processing power are being saturated by the higher resolution and maximum visual fidelity. Conversely, the scaling between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings shows a smaller absolute drop (233 FPS to 150 FPS), indicating that at lower graphical loads, the system's performance is still quite high, but the GPU is still the primary factor in the decline.

The data implies that the Ryzen 7 9700F is not the limiting component in this title. The massive performance delta between 1080p and 4K, particularly at higher presets, points directly at the GPU as the component governing frame rates. The 8-core, 16-thread processor appears to have enough headroom to feed the GPU at all tested resolutions, with the frame rate collapse being a direct result of the graphics card's workload increasing.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB achieves a rank of 1488. This places it in the top 40% of all tested configurations, which is a solid result for a mid-range system. The rank indicates that while this combo is not at the very top of the performance charts, it outperforms the majority of other CPU-GPU pairings tested in this game.

The ranking is a holistic measure, but the resolution scaling data suggests that the combo's standing is likely bolstered by its strong performance at 1080p and 1440p, where it achieves very high frame rates. The 4K performance, particularly at Ultra settings, is where the combination falls behind more powerful setups, preventing a higher overall rank. The 8 GB of VRAM on the GPU may also contribute to the rank, as it could be a limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings compared to cards with larger memory pools.

Given that the combo ranks 1488th, it is clear that a significant number of other configurations, likely with more powerful GPUs, deliver higher average frame rates. However, for a game like Minimum, which is not a recent release, the performance level achieved here is more than sufficient for a smooth experience at most settings, and the rank reflects a balanced pairing that avoids severe CPU limitation.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB is the central figure in this performance analysis, and the measured FPS data highlights its capabilities and limitations. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is a substantial amount for a card in this class. However, the 8 GB capacity is a critical factor in Minimum at higher resolutions. The drop from 52 FPS at 4K High to 40 FPS at 4K Ultra suggests that the Ultra preset is likely exceeding the comfortable memory capacity or processing limits, causing a significant performance hit.

The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 2407 MHz and a boost of 2572 MHz, are high, which helps in achieving the strong scores at 1080p. The measured results show that at 1080p Low, the combo hits 233 FPS, a figure that is often limited by the CPU in many games, but here it seems the GPU is still able to keep up. The architecture, Blackwell 2.0, with 4608 shading units, is clearly capable of handling this older title with ease at lower resolutions.

The data suggests that the RTX 5060 Ti is a powerful card for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but its 8 GB VRAM is a potential bottleneck at 4K. The performance gap between the Medium and High presets at 4K is 10 FPS (62 to 52), while the gap between High and Ultra is 12 FPS (52 to 40). This indicates that the Ultra preset imposes a heavy load, likely due to increased texture detail and other memory-intensive effects, which the 8 GB frame buffer struggles to manage efficiently. The GPU's 180 W TDP and PCIe 5.0 x8 interface are specifications that align with its mid-range positioning, and the benchmark results confirm that it is the primary driver of performance variance in this title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For a 60 FPS experience at 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option, delivering an average of 81 FPS, while the Medium preset also exceeds 60 FPS with an average of 62 FPS. The High preset at 52 FPS and Ultra at 40 FPS are below the 60 FPS threshold, making them less ideal for smooth 4K gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the choices are much more flexible. The Low preset achieves an average of 150 FPS, Medium at 115 FPS, and High at 96 FPS, all of which are excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. Even the Ultra preset, at 73 FPS, is playable and would be suitable for gamers prioritizing visual quality over maximum frame rates. For a balanced experience, the High preset at 1440p offers a strong combination of visual fidelity and performance, with the data showing a 96 FPS average.

For 1920x1080, the story is about maximizing refresh rates. The Low preset hits an average of 233 FPS, which is ideal for esports or competitive play. The Medium preset at 178 FPS and High at 149 FPS are also exceptional, providing a wide margin above 144 FPS. Even the Ultra preset delivers a very smooth 114 FPS. The recommendation is to use the Ultra preset at 1080p if visual quality is paramount, as the frame rate remains high, or to use High or Medium to ensure a consistent experience on a 144 Hz or higher monitor. The data indicates that this combo is best utilized at 1080p and 1440p, where it can take full advantage of high refresh rate displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data provides a detailed view of the combo's performance. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 81 FPS on Low, 62 FPS on Medium (with a min of 53 and max of 71), 52 FPS on High, and 40 FPS on Ultra. This shows a clear and consistent decline as settings increase, with the Medium preset being the only one with recorded minimum and maximum frame rates, indicating some variance in performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages improve significantly: 150 FPS on Low, 115 FPS on Medium (with a min of 98 and max of 132), 96 FPS on High, and 73 FPS on Ultra. The min and max data for Medium at 1440p shows a wider range, suggesting less stability than at 4K, but still a very playable experience. The jump from 1440p to 1080p brings another substantial increase in performance.

At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 233 FPS on Low, 178 FPS on Medium (with a min of 151 and max of 205), 149 FPS on High, and 114 FPS on Ultra. The 1080p Medium preset shows the most significant variance in the entire dataset, with a 54 FPS difference between min and max, which could be indicative of a CPU or memory bottleneck in specific scenes, despite the overall high performance. The data shows a clear hierarchy where lower resolutions and settings yield higher frame rates, with the CPU appearing to provide enough power to push frame rates to very high levels at 1080p.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, plays a supportive but crucial role in this configuration. Its benchmark scores are impressive, with a Passmark single-thread score of 4691 and a multithread score of 36470. The processor's high boost clock of 5.50 GHz and base clock of 3.80 GHz, combined with the Zen 5 architecture, provide a strong foundation for gaming. The fact that this combo achieves 233 FPS at 1080p Low suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor at lower resolutions; it has enough processing power to keep up with the GPU's output.

The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 94 indicates it is in the top 6% of all processors, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-14700KF and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, with very small deltaPct differences (0.2% and 0.7% respectively). This places it in a high-performance tier. In Minimum, a game from 2014, the CPU's capabilities are likely underutilized, as the title is not known for being heavily multithreaded. The high single-thread performance is likely the most important factor, and the data suggests it is more than adequate.

The measured FPS at 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed, shows that the CPU can drive frame rates to high levels. The drop from 233 FPS at Low to 178 FPS at Medium and 149 FPS at High at 1080p is more attributable to the GPU's workload increasing than to CPU limitations. The CPU's 65 W TDP and 4 nm process node make it an efficient part of the system, and its 32 MB of shared L3 cache is beneficial for gaming. Overall, the data indicates that the Ryzen 7 9700F provides a solid platform that does not bottleneck the RTX 5060 Ti in this title, allowing the GPU's performance to be the primary determinant of frame rates.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Minimum with this combo for the highest frame rates?*

A: Based on the data, 1920x1080 offers the highest frame rates. At Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 233 FPS, and even at Ultra, it maintains 114 FPS, making it the best resolution for high-refresh-rate gaming.

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

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K, the Low preset delivers an average of 81 FPS, and the Medium preset also exceeds 60 FPS with an average of 62 FPS. However, the High and Ultra presets drop to 52 FPS and 40 FPS respectively, which may not be smooth enough for all users.

Q: Which preset provides the smoothest experience at 2560x1440?

A: The Low preset offers the highest average frame rate at 150 FPS. For a balance of quality and performance, the High preset at 96 FPS is also a strong choice, while the Ultra preset at 73 FPS is still playable.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700K. It trails the Intel Core i7-14700KF by 0.2%.

Q: Is the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM a limiting factor in this game?

A: The data suggests it could be at higher settings. The significant performance drop from 52 FPS at 4K High to 40 FPS at 4K Ultra indicates that the Ultra preset may be demanding more memory or processing power than the 8 GB frame buffer can efficiently handle.

*Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among all tested configurations for Minimum?*

A: The combo ranks 1488 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in a solid position that outperforms the majority of other setups, though it is not at the very top of the performance charts.