Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Minimum, a third-person shooter released on 2014-06-25. Benchmark results show the combination produces high average frame rates across most settings, with the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured performance data, contextualizes the CPU and GPU roles, and provides settings guidance based solely on the included figures.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 297 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 192 FPS, a reduction of 105 FPS. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 103 FPS. This progression indicates that at lower resolutions, the system is not fully GPU-bound, allowing very high frame rates that are likely constrained by CPU performance or other bottlenecks.

For Medium settings, the scaling is similar but slightly less dramatic. At 1080p Medium, the average is 228 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it drops to 147 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it reaches 79 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 81 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 68 FPS. This suggests that the GPU is becoming progressively more loaded as resolution climbs, but the frame rate remains playable even at 4K Medium.

High settings show a steeper relative decline. The 1080p High average is 191 FPS, 1440p High is 123 FPS, and 4K High is 66 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is approximately 35.6%, and from 1440p to 4K is approximately 46.3%. This indicates that High settings place significant load on the GPU, and the RTX 5070’s performance scales predictably with pixel count.

Ultra settings produce the lowest frame rates at every resolution. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 146 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 94 FPS; and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 51 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 1440p Ultra is 52 FPS, and between 1440p and 4K Ultra is 43 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 51 FPS is the only measured average below 60 FPS across the entire dataset, indicating that this is the most demanding configuration tested.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU plays a more significant role, as the frame rates are high enough that the GPU is not the sole bottleneck. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting component, with the RTX 5070’s performance dictating the achievable frame rates. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a consistent reduction across all settings, consistent with a GPU-bound scenario.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Minimum?*

A: The highest average FPS is 297, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this CPU and GPU combination?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 79, and at 4K High, it is 66. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 51 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 5070’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40377. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 580, scores 40318, which is a delta of 0.1%. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063 (delta 0.8%), and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870 (delta -1.2%).

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it performs better than the vast majority of tested processors.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest average FPS is 51, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the combo’s rank in this game place it in the top tier of tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 558 out of 2939 tested combinations, placing it in the top 19% of all tested combos for this game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz and boost clock is 5.50 GHz. This configuration provides substantial multi-threaded capability, which is reflected in its benchmark scores. The CPU’s Passmark multi-thread score is 36470, and its single-thread score is 4691. These figures place it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs.

In Minimum, the CPU’s role is most apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 297 suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to reach very high frame rates. The CPU’s high single-thread performance, as shown by the Passmark single-thread score of 4691, likely contributes to this, as many games rely heavily on single-core performance for game logic and draw calls.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (score 69875, delta 0.2%), the Intel Core i7-14700KF (score 70163, delta -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (score 69515, delta 0.7%), and the Intel Core i7-14700K (score 69355, delta 0.9%). The 9700F’s average benchmark score is 69996, which is within 1% of these rivals, indicating comparable overall processing power.

The CPU’s cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. This large L3 cache can help reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for gaming workloads that frequently access shared data. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, which provides ample bandwidth for feeding the GPU in most scenarios.

Given that the game was released in 2014, it may not fully utilize the 9700F’s 8 cores and 16 threads. However, the high clock speeds and strong single-thread performance ensure that the CPU does not become a bottleneck at most settings. The data shows that at 4K, frame rates drop significantly, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at that resolution. At 1080p, the high frame rates suggest the CPU is keeping pace with the GPU’s output.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). At 1080p, the Low preset yields an average of 297 FPS. Medium produces 228 FPS, with a minimum of 193 FPS and a maximum of 262 FPS. High yields 191 FPS, and Ultra produces 146 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 151 FPS, showing a significant impact from settings changes.

At 1440p, the Low preset averages 192 FPS. Medium averages 147 FPS, with a minimum of 125 FPS and a maximum of 169 FPS. High averages 123 FPS, and Ultra averages 94 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 98 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 125 FPS remains above 60 FPS, indicating a smooth experience.

At 4K, the Low preset averages 103 FPS. Medium averages 79 FPS, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS. High averages 66 FPS, and Ultra averages 51 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 52 FPS. Notably, the Medium preset’s minimum of 67 FPS is above 60, while the Ultra preset’s average of 51 FPS is the only sub-60 result.

The data shows that the Medium preset provides a balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1080p, the minimum FPS of 193 ensures no noticeable dips. At 1440p, the minimum of 125 FPS is still very smooth. At 4K, the minimum of 67 FPS is just above the 60 FPS threshold, making Medium the most demanding preset that maintains playable frame rates at 4K.

The High preset offers a mix of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, 191 FPS is excellent. At 1440p, 123 FPS is strong. At 4K, 66 FPS is playable but close to the 60 FPS line. The Ultra preset is demanding, dropping to 51 FPS at 4K, which may be too low for some users.

The Low preset offers the highest frame rates, with 297 FPS at 1080p, 192 FPS at 1440p, and 103 FPS at 4K. This preset is suitable for competitive play where frame rate is prioritized over visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 558 out of 2939 tested combos in Minimum. This places the combo in the top 19% of all tested systems, indicating that it performs better than the majority of configurations in this game. The rank reflects the measured FPS data, which shows strong performance at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K performance being adequate but not exceptional.

The GPU’s percentile ranking among all GPUs is 82, meaning it outperforms 82% of tested graphics cards. The CPU’s percentile ranking is even higher at 94. The combination of a high-percentile CPU and a high-percentile GPU results in a system that is well-suited for Minimum, particularly at resolutions below 4K.

The combo’s rank of 558 suggests that there are 557 other tested combinations that achieve higher average FPS in this game. These likely include systems with more powerful GPUs, such as higher-tier NVIDIA or AMD cards, or possibly CPUs with higher single-thread performance. However, the 9700F and RTX 5070 combo still delivers frame rates that are well above playable thresholds for most settings.

The nearest rivals for the GPU include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (delta 0.1%), AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (delta 0.8%), and AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (delta -1.2%). These rival GPUs have similar average benchmark scores, but in actual gaming performance, the RTX 5070’s measured FPS in Minimum is what matters. The data shows that the combo achieves 297 FPS at 1080p Low, which is a strong result.

For the CPU, the nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (delta 0.2%), Intel Core i7-14700KF (delta -0.2%), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (delta 0.7%), and Intel Core i7-14700K (delta 0.9%). These CPUs have nearly identical average benchmark scores, suggesting that the 9700F is competitive with these higher-tier processors in synthetic benchmarks. In gaming, the actual performance will depend on how well the game utilizes the CPU’s features.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance across all three resolutions. At 1080p, Medium averages 228 FPS with a minimum of 193 FPS, ensuring a very smooth experience. At 1440p, Medium averages 147 FPS with a minimum of 125 FPS, which is excellent. At 4K, Medium averages 79 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS, staying above the 60 FPS threshold.

For users with a 1080p display, the High preset is also a strong choice, averaging 191 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 146 FPS, which is still very playable, but the visual difference between High and Ultra may not justify the 45 FPS drop. The Low preset at 1080p provides 297 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, but the visual quality will be reduced.

At 1440p, the High preset averages 123 FPS, which is suitable for most gamers. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 94 FPS, offering a good balance for those who prioritize visuals. The Medium preset at 1440p is the safest choice for maintaining high frame rates, as its minimum of 125 FPS ensures no noticeable stutters.

At 4K, the Medium preset is recommended, as it is the highest setting that maintains an average above 60 FPS. The High preset averages 66 FPS, which is close to 60 but may dip below in demanding scenes. The Ultra preset averages 51 FPS, which is not recommended for a smooth experience. The Low preset at 4K averages 103 FPS, which is excellent for 4K gaming, but requires accepting lower visual quality.

The data indicates that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for this combo, providing consistent performance with no measured minimum below 67 FPS. For competitive play, the Low preset at 1080p offers the highest frame rates. For visual enthusiasts, the High preset at 1440p provides a good compromise. The Ultra preset is only suitable for 1080p or 1440p, where frame rates remain above 94 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a graphics card from the GeForce 50-series, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB205 chip. It has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 2325 MHz and boost clock is 2512 MHz. These specifications indicate a mid-to-high-range card that is well-suited for 1440p gaming and capable of 4K with adjusted settings.

The GPU’s benchmark scores include a Passmark G3D score of 29137 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 172660. Its percentile ranking among all GPUs is 82, meaning it outperforms 82% of tested graphics cards. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 40377, with its nearest rival being the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (score 40318, delta 0.1%).

In Minimum, the GPU’s role is most evident at 4K resolution. The measured FPS at 4K ranges from 103 FPS on Low to 51 FPS on Ultra. This shows that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU’s performance is sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. The RTX 5070’s 12 GB of VRAM is likely sufficient for this game, even at 4K with High or Ultra settings, given its 2014 release date.

The GPU’s texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s contribute to its ability to handle high-resolution textures and effects. The FP32 performance of 30.87 TFLOPS provides ample compute power for modern game rendering techniques. The RTX 5070 also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is relevant for games that utilize advanced features, though Minimum may not use all of them.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in benchmark scores are all AMD Radeon Pro cards, which are professional-grade GPUs. This suggests that the RTX 5070’s raw compute performance is comparable to these pro cards, but its gaming-oriented design likely provides better real-world performance in titles like Minimum. The measured FPS data confirms that the GPU is capable of producing high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K being the only resolution where it struggles at higher settings.

The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s is high, which helps with texture streaming and high-resolution rendering. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is more than enough for a game released in 2014, even at 4K. The boost clock of 2512 MHz allows the GPU to maintain high performance under load, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across different settings.

The combination of the RTX 5070 with the Ryzen 7 9700F results in a system where the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K, but the CPU is capable of supporting very high frame rates at 1080p. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 297 FPS, which is likely limited by the CPU’s ability to issue draw calls rather than the GPU’s rendering capability. At 4K Ultra, the GPU’s limitations are clear, with the average dropping to 51 FPS.