Minimum

The data for Minimum with the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and AMD Radeon 760M shows a configuration that is almost entirely constrained by its graphics subsystem. The measured frames per second (FPS) drop precipitously as resolution increases, with the gap between settings widening at higher pixel counts, indicating that the integrated GPU is the primary bottleneck in this third-person shooter.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling behavior is stark and consistent across all four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the configuration delivers playable, if not high-refresh-rate, results: the Low preset averages 58 FPS, Medium 44 FPS, High 37 FPS, and Ultra 28 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, these figures fall by roughly a third to a half: Low drops to 37 FPS, Medium to 29 FPS, High to 24 FPS, and Ultra to 18 FPS. At 3840x2160, the performance collapses entirely, with Low averaging 20 FPS, Medium 15 FPS, High 13 FPS, and Ultra 10 FPS.

The scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K is not linear; it accelerates as resolution climbs. For instance, the Low preset loses 21 FPS going from 1080p to 1440p, but only 17 FPS going from 1440p to 4K. This suggests that while the GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions, the frame rate floor at 4K is so low that even massive pixel-count reductions yield diminishing absolute returns. The Medium preset, which has min/max data, illustrates this further: at 1080p it ranges from 38 to 51 FPS, at 1440p it drops to 24-33 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 13-18 FPS.

This behavior points squarely at the AMD Radeon 760M as the limiting component. The CPU, with its 14 cores and 18 threads, is not exhibiting the classic signs of a processor bottleneck—frame rates would typically remain flatter across resolutions if the CPU were the constraint. Instead, the near-halving of performance at each resolution step is the signature of a GPU that is overwhelmed by pixel throughput, particularly given the integrated graphics' system-shared memory architecture.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is a Meteor Lake mobile processor with 14 cores and 18 threads, running at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 12,804.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,647.5 in single-core, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, scores 27,535 on average, a mere 0.1% difference, indicating the 125H is competitive with desktop-class parts from a few generations prior.

In the context of Minimum, however, these CPU capabilities are largely underutilized. The game's frame rates at 1080p Low (58 FPS) and Medium (44 FPS) are well below what this processor could feed to a discrete GPU. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,399 and multi-thread score of 21,100 suggest ample headroom for game logic and draw-call processing. The fact that performance degrades so heavily with resolution—rather than staying flat and then collapsing—confirms that the CPU is not the active bottleneck here. The processor's 28 W TDP and dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for feeding the integrated GPU, but the GPU simply cannot convert that data into frames fast enough at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 760M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It features 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster output units, along with 8 ray tracing cores. Its boost clock reaches 2,599 MHz, and it relies entirely on system-shared memory, with bandwidth listed as "System Dependent." The GPU's synthetic scores are modest: a PassMark G3D score of 5,310 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 30,336 place it in the 35th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6400, scores 6,001 on average, a 0.3% difference, while the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 is 0.5% higher at 6,049.

The 760M's performance in Minimum aligns with its low-end positioning. At 1080p Low, it manages 58 FPS, which is the only preset/resolution combination that approaches a standard 60 FPS target. Every other configuration falls short. The GPU's 5.323 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 83.17 GTexel/s texture rate are simply insufficient for the pixel fill demands of 1440p and 4K in this title. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) does not translate into practical high-resolution performance, as evidenced by the 4K Ultra result of just 10 FPS. The integrated nature of the GPU, sharing system memory with the CPU, likely compounds the issue, as memory bandwidth becomes a shared resource under load.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and AMD Radeon 760M ranks 3,701 out of 3,712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the bottom 0.3% of all configurations, a position that reflects the integrated GPU's severe limitations rather than any CPU deficiency. The rank is not a measure of absolute failure—the game does run—but it is a clear indicator that this combo is at the extreme low end of the performance spectrum.

For context, the CPU alone performs well above average (79th percentile), but the GPU sits well below average (35th percentile). This imbalance is the root cause of the poor combo ranking. The data suggests that pairing this processor with even a modest discrete GPU would yield dramatically better results, as the CPU has proven headroom. As it stands, the combo is only 11 positions from the very bottom of the database, meaning there are just 11 tested configurations that perform worse in this specific title. This is a critical data point for anyone considering this hardware for gaming: the integrated graphics will dominate the experience, and expectations must be set accordingly.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the configuration delivers its best results. The Low preset averages 58 FPS, which is the only measured value above 60. Medium averages 44 FPS with a minimum of 38 and maximum of 51. High averages 37 FPS. Ultra averages 28 FPS. These figures indicate that 1080p is the only resolution where the game approaches smooth playability, and only at the lowest settings.

At 2560x1440, performance drops into a range that is borderline unplayable for a third-person shooter. Low averages 37 FPS, Medium 29 FPS (min 24, max 33), High 24 FPS, and Ultra 18 FPS. The jump from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 13-14 FPS at every preset, a consistent penalty that underscores the GPU's pixel-throughput ceiling.

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly poor. Low averages 20 FPS, Medium 15 FPS (min 13, max 18), High 13 FPS, and Ultra 10 FPS. No preset at 4K achieves a frame rate that could be considered playable for an action game. The 4K Ultra result of 10 FPS is essentially a slideshow, and even the 4K Low result of 20 FPS would be frustrating in practice. The min/max data for Medium at 4K (13-18 FPS) shows that frame times are relatively consistent, but the absolute level is far too low.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best frame rate this combo can achieve in Minimum?*

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 58 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

*Q: Is this combo capable of running Minimum at 4K?*

A: Yes, but not at playable frame rates. The best 4K result is 20 FPS on Low, with Ultra dropping to 10 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H scores 27,507 on average, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800's 27,535.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Radeon 760M scores 6,019 on average, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6400's 6,001.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low averages 37 FPS while Ultra averages 18 FPS, a difference of 19 FPS.

Q: What percentile does this GPU rank in among all GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon 760M is in the 35th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 79th percentile of all CPUs.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the only viable configuration for a smooth experience is 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which averages 58 FPS. This is the sole setting that approaches the 60 FPS target typically desired for a third-person shooter. The Medium preset at 1080p, averaging 44 FPS, is a secondary option for those who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, but the 14 FPS penalty may not be worth the graphical improvement given the already low base performance.

At 1440p, no preset is recommended for competitive play. Low at 37 FPS is the best option, but it falls below the 40 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for responsive gameplay. At 4K, the data strongly advises against any preset, as even Low at 20 FPS is far below playable standards. The Ultra preset at any resolution is effectively a benchmark showcase rather than a playable setting—it yields 28 FPS at 1080p and 10 FPS at 4K.

The practical takeaway is that this combo should be used at 1080p with Low settings for any serious gaming session. Medium at 1080p is acceptable if the user values visual fidelity and can tolerate sub-45 FPS. All other combinations of resolution and settings produce frame rates that will detract from the gameplay experience in Minimum, a title that requires quick reactions and smooth camera movement. The data is unambiguous: this is a 1080p-low configuration, and pushing beyond that yields diminishing returns that are not worth the performance cost.