Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination delivers a robust performance profile in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. The measured data shows this pairing is capable of high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with performance scaling predictably from 1080p up to 4K. The benchmark results indicate that the system’s frame rate ceiling varies significantly based on the graphics preset selected, with the most substantial gains observed when moving from Ultra to High settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data shows a clear and expected decline as resolution increases, but the magnitude of that decline is heavily influenced by the graphics preset. At 1080p with Low settings, the combination produces an average of 335 FPS. This drops to 216 FPS at 1440p and further to 116 FPS at 4K, representing a 65% reduction from 1080p to 4K. This steep drop suggests that at lower resolutions, the system is not solely bound by the GPU, as the CPU has more headroom to push frames.

When examining the Ultra preset, the scaling pattern changes. The frame rate goes from 164 FPS at 1080p to 106 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 57 FPS at 4K. The reduction from 1080p to 4K is 65% here as well, but the absolute values are much lower. The data indicates that at 4K Ultra, the GPU is the primary limiting component, as the workload becomes increasingly demanding on the rendering hardware.

The Medium preset shows a similar trend, with 257 FPS at 1080p, 166 FPS at 1440p, and 89 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a 46% performance drop, which is less severe than the 35% drop seen from 1080p to 1440p. This non-linear scaling suggests that the game’s engine becomes more efficient at higher resolutions when the preset is not set to the absolute maximum.

The High preset demonstrates the most balanced scaling, with 215 FPS at 1080p, 139 FPS at 1440p, and 75 FPS at 4K. The performance loss from 1080p to 1440p is 35%, while the loss from 1440p to 4K is 46%. This indicates that the High preset is where the GPU and CPU workloads are most evenly distributed, as the frame rate drops are consistent with the increase in pixel count.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the dominant factor in determining frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. This substantial memory configuration ensures that texture-heavy scenes at 4K Ultra do not cause stuttering or frame drops due to memory capacity limits, as the average FPS remains playable at 57.

The GPU’s clock speeds are 2295 MHz base and 2452 MHz boost, which are moderate for the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. These clocks, combined with 8960 shading units, allow the card to maintain high throughput. The benchmark results show a passmark_g3d score of 32974, placing the GPU in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. This score indicates strong raw rasterization performance, which is directly reflected in the measured FPS.

The RTX 5070 Ti’s performance relative to its nearest rivals is telling. It is 0.1% slower than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 in average benchmark score, and 0.4% faster than the Intel Arc A550M. However, it is 2% slower than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT and 3.1% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT. These deltas show that the RTX 5070 Ti is positioned in a competitive performance band, but in Minimum, the measured frame rates suggest it is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X plays a critical supporting role, ensuring the GPU is not starved of data. With 8 cores and 16 threads, the CPU has ample parallel processing capability for the game’s logic and physics. The base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz provide strong single-threaded performance, which is often more important for older titles like Minimum that may not scale perfectly across many cores.

The CPU’s benchmark scores reinforce its capability. The cinebench_r23_multicore score of 20485 and single-core score of 2211 indicate a balanced processor. The passmark_multithread score of 37161 places the CPU in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, showing it is a high-end part. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 37943 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14901E, which scores 37911, a delta of 0.1%.

In the context of Minimum, the CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 335 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s limit for frame generation. The fact that the frame rate drops to 216 FPS at 1440p Low suggests that the GPU is starting to become the bottleneck, but the CPU is still capable of feeding it enough data. The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for maintaining consistent frame times.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of how different presets affect performance, allowing for a methodical recommendation based on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 4K gaming, the High preset is the optimal choice, delivering an average of 75 FPS. This is a significant improvement over the Ultra preset’s 57 FPS, while the visual difference between High and Ultra is often minimal in fast-paced shooters. The Medium preset at 4K offers 89 FPS, but the jump to High is worth the 14% performance cost for better visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the High preset is again recommended for a balanced experience, providing 139 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and leaves headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 1440p yields 106 FPS, which is still playable, but the High preset’s higher frame rate is preferable for competitive play. For users with 240Hz displays, the Low preset at 216 FPS is the only option to fully utilize the refresh rate, but the visual compromise is substantial.

At 1080p, the system is capable of exceeding 300 FPS on Low settings, with an average of 335 FPS. The Medium preset provides 257 FPS, and High provides 215 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 164 FPS. For esports-oriented play, the Low preset is the clear choice to maximize frame rate. For a more visually rich experience, the High preset at 215 FPS still offers excellent performance, and it is the recommended setting for most users at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Minimum, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti holds a rank of 403 out of 3712 total combos. This places the combination in the top 11% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a high-performance configuration. The combo rank is a holistic measure that takes into account all measured frame rates across different resolutions and settings.

The rank of 403 suggests that while this is not the absolute fastest configuration available, it is significantly above average. The data indicates that the combination is well-balanced, as the CPU and GPU are both high-end components that complement each other. The CPU’s percentile rank of 86 and the GPU’s percentile rank of 86 further support this, showing that both components are in the top tier of their respective categories.

The fact that the combo ranks 403rd out of 3712 systems means there are 402 other combinations that achieve higher frame rates in Minimum. These are likely to include more powerful GPUs or CPUs with higher clock speeds. However, the performance gap is likely small, given the high absolute frame rates achieved. The measured FPS data shows that the combination is more than capable of providing a smooth gaming experience at 1440p and 4K, which is the primary use case for such a high-end pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact measured average frame rates for each resolution and settings combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|---|---|---|---|---|

| 3840x2160 | High | 75 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 116 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 89 | 76 | 103 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 57 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 139 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 216 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 166 | 141 | 190 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 106 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 215 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 335 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 257 | 218 | 295 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 164 | - | - |

The data shows that the system achieves its highest frame rate of 335 FPS at 1080p with Low settings. The lowest frame rate is 57 FPS at 4K with Ultra settings. The Medium preset is the only one that provides min and max FPS data, showing a range of 76 to 103 FPS at 4K, 141 to 190 FPS at 1440p, and 218 to 295 FPS at 1080p. This indicates that the Medium preset has the most stable frame pacing, with a narrow range between minimum and maximum.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Minimum with this hardware?*

A: The 1440p resolution with High settings offers an average of 139 FPS, which is a strong balance between visual quality and performance. For higher frame rates, 1080p with Low settings achieves 335 FPS, while 4K with High settings provides a playable 75 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to its closest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 49957. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64, scores 50001, making the RTX 5070 Ti 0.1% slower. The Intel Arc A550M scores 49737, which the RTX 5070 Ti beats by 0.4%.

Q: What is the CPU’s performance percentile and how does it rank against similar processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 37943 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-14901E’s 37911, with a delta of only 0.1%. It also matches the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370’s score of 37904, also a 0.1% delta.

Q: Does the game become CPU-bound at any resolution?

A: The data suggests that at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 335 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s frame generation limit. As the resolution increases to 4K, the frame rate drops to 116 FPS at Low settings, indicating the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

Q: Which settings preset provides the most stable frame rate?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with reported minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1440p, it ranges from 141 to 190 FPS, and at 1080p from 218 to 295 FPS. This narrow range indicates more consistent frame pacing compared to other presets.

*Q: Is this combination ranked high among all tested systems for Minimum?*

A: Yes, the combination is ranked 403rd out of 3712 tested combos. This places it in the top 11% of all systems, indicating it is a high-performance configuration that is well-suited for the game.