Minimum

# Minimum with Intel Core Ultra 5 135H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile delivers a strong performance profile in Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. Benchmark data shows this pairing achieves 234 FPS at 1080p Low settings, demonstrating that the system is well-equipped for high-refresh-rate gaming at lower resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 40, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions and quality presets. The combo ranks 1420 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the 62nd percentile overall, which reflects a capable mid-to-high tier configuration for this title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across three resolutions and four quality presets provides a clear picture of how this combo behaves. At 1080p, all settings produce playable frame rates, with Low achieving 234 FPS, Medium at 179 FPS, High at 150 FPS, and Ultra at 115 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 119 FPS, representing a 51% reduction in frame rate when moving to the highest quality preset. For competitive play where maximum frame rates matter, Low settings at 1080p deliver the best experience, as the 234 FPS average exceeds the refresh rate capabilities of most displays. However, the High preset at 150 FPS still provides excellent responsiveness while offering improved visual quality over Low.

At 1440p, the same pattern emerges with slightly lower absolute numbers. Low achieves 151 FPS, Medium 116 FPS, High 97 FPS, and Ultra 74 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p represents a balanced choice, delivering 116 FPS with a minimum of 98 FPS, which keeps frame times consistent enough for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 97 FPS remains viable for players who prioritize visual fidelity over maximum frame rates, but the 74 FPS average at Ultra may introduce noticeable stutter on displays with higher refresh rates. For 1440p gaming, Medium settings offer the best compromise between visual quality and performance, with the 98 FPS minimum ensuring that even demanding scenes stay above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 4K, the situation changes significantly. Low settings produce 81 FPS, which is playable, while Medium drops to 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS. High settings achieve 52 FPS, and Ultra falls to 40 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K provides the best experience for players seeking a balance, as the 62 FPS average approaches the standard 60 FPS target while the 53 FPS minimum remains acceptable. Players with VRR displays may find High settings acceptable at 52 FPS, but those without adaptive sync technology should stick to Medium or Low. The Ultra preset at 40 FPS is only suitable for players who prioritize visual quality above all else, as the frame rate falls below the threshold for comfortable gameplay in a fast-paced third-person shooter.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Minimum?

A: The data shows that 1080p provides the highest frame rates across all settings, with Low achieving 234 FPS and Ultra still reaching 115 FPS. For players with 144Hz or higher refresh rate displays, 1080p Low or Medium settings maximize the hardware's potential. At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 116 FPS, which is also excellent, while 4K requires dropping to Medium or Low for acceptable performance.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile handle 4K gaming in Minimum?

A: At 4K, the GPU manages 81 FPS on Low settings, 62 FPS on Medium, 52 FPS on High, and 40 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset provides the most balanced experience with a 53 FPS minimum, while the High and Ultra presets fall below the 60 FPS target. Players seeking smooth 4K gameplay should use Medium settings or lower.

Q: Is the Core Ultra 5 135H a bottleneck for the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile in this game?

A: The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K suggests that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 234 FPS, which indicates the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently at high frame rates. The CPU's 14 cores and 18 threads provide ample processing power for this title, with the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11875.5 supporting its capability.

Q: What is the combo's ranking compared to other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1420 out of 3712 tested combinations in Minimum, placing it in the top 38% of all systems. This positioning reflects a solid mid-to-high tier performance level, with the GPU's 80th percentile ranking among all GPUs contributing significantly to the overall result.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 35435 places it close to the NVIDIA Quadro GV100, which scores 35520 and is 0.2% ahead. The AMD Radeon Pro Duo scores 35860, putting it 1.2% ahead, while the NVIDIA A2 scores 34690, which is 2.1% behind. The NVIDIA T1000 leads slightly at 36289, representing a 2.4% advantage.

Q: Does the game benefit from the CPU's high single-thread performance?

A: The Core Ultra 5 135H achieves a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1700 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3521, which are respectable figures. The game's high frame rates at 1080p Low (234 FPS) suggest that single-thread performance is sufficient for this title, though the GPU's role becomes more dominant as resolution increases.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how performance scales across the three tested resolutions. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings reduces the average FPS from 150 to 97, a 35% decrease. From 1440p to 4K at High, the average drops from 97 to 52, a 46% decrease. The total scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings shows a 65% reduction in frame rate, from 150 FPS to 52 FPS. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the pixel count increases dramatically while the CPU's workload remains relatively constant.

At Low settings, the scaling is less severe but still significant. The system achieves 234 FPS at 1080p, 151 FPS at 1440p, and 81 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop represents a 35% reduction, while the 1440p to 4K drop is 46%. The consistent scaling percentages across settings suggest that the GPU's rendering workload scales predictably with resolution, and the CPU is not introducing additional bottlenecks at lower settings.

The Medium preset shows the most complete data, with minimum and maximum FPS recorded at all three resolutions. At 1080p, the average is 179 FPS with a range of 152 to 206 FPS. At 1440p, the average drops to 116 FPS with a range of 98 to 133 FPS. At 4K, the average falls to 62 FPS with a range of 53 to 72 FPS. The frame time consistency, as indicated by the minimum FPS values, remains acceptable at all resolutions, with the 4K minimum of 53 FPS still above the 30 FPS threshold for playability.

The resolution scaling analysis points to the GPU as the limiting component at 4K. The RTX 5070 Ti Mobile's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient resources for this game, but the 5888 shading units and 17.04 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are challenged by the 8.3 million pixels at 3840x2160. The CPU's performance, with its 18 MB of L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, remains adequate across all resolutions, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 234 FPS, which represents the maximum performance ceiling for this combo at this resolution. Medium settings produce 179 FPS on average, with a minimum of 152 FPS and a maximum of 206 FPS, indicating good frame time consistency. High settings reach 150 FPS on average, while Ultra drops to 115 FPS. The 1080p results demonstrate that this configuration can easily drive high-refresh-rate displays at 144Hz or even 240Hz with lower quality settings.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected reduction from the increased pixel count. Low settings achieve 151 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive gaming. Medium settings produce 116 FPS on average, with a minimum of 98 FPS and a maximum of 133 FPS. The High preset delivers 97 FPS, and Ultra drops to 74 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that players can enjoy high-quality visuals at frame rates above 60 FPS, with the Medium preset offering the best balance of visual fidelity and performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. Low settings achieve 81 FPS, which remains playable but represents a significant drop from the 1080p result. Medium settings produce 62 FPS on average, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. High settings drop to 52 FPS, and Ultra falls to 40 FPS. The 4K results show that the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile can handle this game at 4K with reduced settings, but players seeking 60 FPS or higher should use Medium settings or below.

The complete FPS breakdown shows a consistent pattern across all resolutions: each step up in quality settings reduces the average FPS by roughly 15-20%. The gap between Low and Ultra is largest at 1080p (119 FPS difference) and smallest at 4K (41 FPS difference), which reflects the GPU becoming more constrained at higher resolutions. The Medium preset consistently provides the most stable frame times, as evidenced by the recorded minimum and maximum values.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1420 out of 3712 tested combinations in Minimum, which places it in the 38th percentile of all systems. This ranking reflects the combination of the Core Ultra 5 135H's 81st percentile CPU performance and the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile's 80th percentile GPU performance. The system's overall position suggests it outperforms the majority of tested configurations while not reaching the top tier of hardware combinations.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 29093 places it very close to its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X scores 29123, just 0.1% ahead, while the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 29245, 0.5% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940, which is 0.5% behind, and the Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29270, 0.6% ahead. These small deltas indicate that the Core Ultra 5 135H performs competitively with several desktop-class processors, despite being a mobile chip.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 35435 shows a similar pattern of close competition. The NVIDIA Quadro GV100 scores 35520, just 0.2% ahead, while the AMD Radeon Pro Duo scores 35860, 1.2% ahead. The NVIDIA A2 scores 34690, 2.1% behind, and the NVIDIA T1000 scores 36289, 2.4% ahead. The RTX 5070 Ti Mobile's position among these rivals demonstrates that it delivers performance comparable to professional-grade GPUs while being designed for mobile gaming.

The combo's ranking in Minimum specifically benefits from the game's age and optimization. As a 2014 title, Minimum does not require the latest hardware features, allowing this mid-to-high tier combo to perform well. The 1080p Low result of 234 FPS places the system among the higher-performing configurations, while the 4K Ultra result of 40 FPS shows the limits of the hardware when pushed to maximum settings at high resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H features 14 cores and 18 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This Meteor Lake architecture processor, built on Intel's 7 nm process, provides the computational foundation for the system. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache, which helps reduce memory latency for frequently accessed data.

In Minimum, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic calculations. The high frame rates at 1080p Low (234 FPS) indicate that the CPU can process the game's workload efficiently, even at elevated frame rates. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11875.5 and single-core score of 1700 demonstrate balanced performance across both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. The Passmark single-thread score of 3521 further confirms the CPU's capability in tasks that rely on single-core performance.

The CPU's memory support for DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth provides sufficient memory throughput for the game. The 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps maintain data locality, which is important for games that frequently access the same data structures. The CPU's 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates that it performs better than the majority of processors in general benchmarks, though its specific performance in Minimum is more directly tied to the game's single-threaded and multi-threaded demands.

The boost clock of 4.60 GHz allows the CPU to reach high frequencies during gaming workloads, which is beneficial for the frame rate calculations that occur each frame. The 14-core configuration provides headroom for background tasks and the operating system, ensuring that the game receives dedicated processing resources. The CPU's 28 W TDP indicates efficient power consumption, which is important for mobile systems where thermal management is a consideration.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process. The GPU features 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation pipelines, with 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores. The chip contains 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die, giving it a transistor density of 118.3 million per mm².

The GPU's memory configuration includes 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 672.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The memory operates at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. This memory capacity and bandwidth are sufficient for Minimum's requirements, even at 4K resolution with high-quality textures. The GPU's base clock of 847 MHz and boost clock of 1447 MHz determine its processing throughput, with the FP32 performance rated at 17.04 TFLOPS.

In Minimum, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution increases. At 1080p, the GPU can render frames quickly enough to reach 234 FPS at Low settings, but at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 40 FPS. This scaling behavior indicates that the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors at higher resolutions. The GPU's 80th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the upper quintile of graphics processors, though its mobile design with 60 W TDP means it operates at lower clocks than desktop equivalents.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility ensure that it can handle modern graphics APIs, though Minimum's 2014 release means it likely uses older DirectX versions. The Passmark DirectX 11 score of 237 and DirectX 12 score of 102 provide insight into the GPU's performance across different API generations. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 143870 and Vulkan score of 139213 demonstrate the GPU's compute capabilities, which are relevant for games that use GPU-accelerated effects.

The GPU's 12 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for Minimum's texture requirements, even at 4K resolution. The 672.0 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and frame buffer operations do not become bottlenecks. The combination of 5888 shading units and 184 TMUs allows the GPU to process the game's geometry and texture mapping efficiently, with the pixel rate of 115.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 266.2 GTexel/s providing theoretical throughput limits that align with the measured frame rates.