Minimum

# Minimum with Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti to deliver a combination that ranks 343rd out of 2,939 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the top 12% of all configurations. This pairing leverages a 14-core, 14-thread Arrow Lake processor with a 5.10 GHz boost clock alongside a 12 GB GDDR6X GPU based on Ada Lovelace architecture, producing frame rates that range from 56 FPS at 4K Ultra to 326 FPS at 1080p Low. The measured data shows a system that comfortably handles high-refresh 1440p gaming while remaining viable at 4K with adjusted settings.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 2560x1440 as the sweet spot. At High settings, the combo delivers 135 FPS average, which is well above the 73 FPS seen at 4K High. At 1440p Ultra, it still maintains 103 FPS, making it the highest resolution where all presets remain playable.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48,995, which is 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196) and 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49,228). It edges out the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.6% and the Intel Core i5-14600K by 0.8%.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti sits in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44,795. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, scores 45,152, putting the RTX 4070 Ti 0.8% behind.

Q: Does the combo perform better at 1080p or 1440p for competitive play?

A: For maximum frame rates, 1080p is superior. The combo reaches 326 FPS at 1080p Low and 250 FPS at 1080p Medium. However, 1440p Low still delivers 211 FPS, which is ample for competitive play while offering higher visual clarity.

Q: Which settings preset shows the most consistent frame pacing?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values across all resolutions. At 1080p, it ranges from 212 to 287 FPS; at 1440p, 137 to 185 FPS; and at 4K, 74 to 100 FPS, indicating stable performance without major frame drops.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245 scores 4,648 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 32,924 in multi-core. The single-core score ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, suggesting strong per-core performance that benefits games like Minimum, while the multi-core result shows capable throughput for background tasks.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the AD104 chip using a 5 nm process from TSMC, containing 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. Its base clock runs at 2310 MHz with a boost clock of 2610 MHz, while memory operates at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) across a 192-bit bus. This configuration yields 504.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which proves sufficient for Minimum's demands across all tested resolutions.

The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is a defining characteristic for this game. At 4K Ultra settings, the combo produces 56 FPS average, suggesting that memory capacity and bandwidth are being taxed heavily at maximum detail. When dropping to 4K High, performance jumps to 73 FPS, a 30% improvement that indicates the GPU has headroom once certain memory-intensive effects are reduced. The 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs positions this card as a strong performer, though its nearest rival comparison shows it is 0.8% behind the RTX 5090 Mobile and 1.3% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT in synthetic benchmarks.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial, with 7,680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. The FP32 performance of 40.09 TFLOPS and texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s provide ample raw power for a third-person shooter. The 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores add hardware support for ray tracing and DLSS, though the measured FPS data for Minimum does not indicate whether these features were enabled in the test runs.

At 1080p resolution, the GPU is clearly not the limiting factor. The jump from 250 FPS at Medium to 326 FPS at Low represents a 30% increase, showing that the GPU can push extremely high frame rates when pixel count is low. The 4K results tell a different story: at 4K Ultra, the 56 FPS average is only 23% of the 1080p Low result, highlighting how resolution scaling affects the GPU's workload. The 12 GB memory capacity appears adequate for 4K in this game, as the Medium preset at 4K still achieves 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 represents the Arrow Lake architecture on the LGA 1851 socket, fabricated on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, with 14 cores and 14 threads operating at a base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The 65W TDP indicates efficient power usage, though the CPU is not multiplier-unlocked for overclocking.

For Minimum, the CPU's single-thread performance is particularly relevant. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,648 places this processor in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong per-core throughput. This matters because third-person shooters often rely on a primary game thread for physics and game logic. The boost clock of 5.10 GHz provides the raw frequency needed to maintain high frame rates, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck.

The multi-thread capabilities are also noteworthy. With a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,924 and a Passmark multithread score of 38,706, the CPU can handle background tasks, streaming, and game-related threads simultaneously. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache help reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for maintaining consistent frame times. Memory support for DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 102.4 GB/s bandwidth ensures the CPU can feed the GPU without starvation.

At 1080p, the CPU's role becomes more apparent. The difference between 1080p Low (326 FPS) and 1440p Low (211 FPS) is 115 FPS, a 55% reduction. This drop is larger than the pixel count difference would suggest (1080p has 2.07 million pixels vs 1440p's 3.69 million, a 78% increase in pixels), indicating that at 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting factor. The CPU's single-thread score of 4,648 in Cinebench R23 supports this interpretation, as high frame rates require rapid draw call processing.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks show it is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (0.4% behind) and AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (0.5% behind), while slightly ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (0.6% ahead) and Core i5-14600K (0.8% ahead). This grouping suggests that the Core Ultra 5 245 delivers competitive processing power for a game like Minimum, which does not heavily utilize more than a few cores.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti achieves rank 343 out of 2,939 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the top 11.7% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the hardware's ability to deliver high frame rates across the board, though it does not place the combo in the absolute top tier.

The CPU's 90th percentile ranking among all processors combined with the GPU's 84th percentile ranking creates a balanced pairing. The CPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers than the GPU, which means the system is more likely to be GPU-limited in demanding scenarios. The measured FPS data bears this out: at 4K Ultra, the 56 FPS average suggests the GPU is the primary constraint, while at 1080p Low, the 326 FPS result indicates the CPU may be reaching its limits.

Compared to other combos in the database, this rank of 343 out of 2,939 means there are 342 configurations that perform better in Minimum. These likely include pairings with higher-end GPUs like the RTX 4090 or faster CPUs with higher boost clocks. However, the combo outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, and the specific strengths of this pairing are evident in the 1440p results, where it maintains high frame rates even at Ultra settings.

The GPU's position relative to its nearest rivals is notable: it is 0.8% behind the RTX 5090 Mobile, 1.3% behind the Radeon Pro 5500 XT, and 1.7% behind the Intel Arc A730M, while 1.6% ahead of the RTX A6000. This tight grouping suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti is well-matched to its peers, and the combo's overall rank is more influenced by the CPU's performance than any GPU deficiency.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, all presets are playable, but the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The data shows 250 FPS average with a minimum of 212 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even during intense action sequences. High settings at 1080p still deliver 210 FPS, while Ultra drops to 160 FPS, which remains playable but offers diminishing returns for the performance cost.

At 1440p, the High preset is the recommended choice. The 135 FPS average provides a smooth experience on high-refresh monitors, and the step down to Medium (161 FPS) or Low (211 FPS) does not offer enough visual improvement to justify the frame rate loss. Ultra at 1440p produces 103 FPS, which is acceptable but may show occasional dips below 100 FPS in demanding scenes. The Medium preset's recorded minimum of 137 FPS at 1440p indicates good frame pacing, but High likely follows a similar pattern given the 26 FPS difference between the two presets.

For 4K, the Medium preset is the best option. It delivers 87 FPS average with a minimum of 74 FPS and maximum of 100 FPS, providing a playable experience that maintains reasonable visual fidelity. High at 4K drops to 73 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay, while Ultra at 56 FPS will feel sluggish in a third-person shooter. Low at 4K (113 FPS) sacrifices too much visual quality for the performance gain, making Medium the clear winner at this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings achieve 326 FPS average, Medium reaches 250 FPS with a minimum of 212 FPS and maximum of 287 FPS, High delivers 210 FPS, and Ultra produces 160 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 166 FPS drop, representing a 51% reduction in performance as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a notable step down from 1080p. Low settings deliver 211 FPS, Medium produces 161 FPS with a minimum of 137 FPS and maximum of 185 FPS, High achieves 135 FPS, and Ultra drops to 103 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 108 FPS, a 51% reduction that mirrors the 1080p scaling.

At 3840x2160, the GPU workload becomes more demanding. Low settings yield 113 FPS, Medium produces 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS and maximum of 100 FPS, High delivers 73 FPS, and Ultra drops to 56 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 57 FPS, representing a 50% reduction. This consistent ~50% performance delta between Low and Ultra across all resolutions indicates that the settings scaling is predictable and linear.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data across all resolutions, providing insight into frame consistency. At 1080p, the 75 FPS range between minimum and maximum (212 to 287) represents a 35% variance. At 1440p, the range narrows to 48 FPS (137 to 185), a 35% variance. At 4K, the range is 26 FPS (74 to 100), also a 35% variance. This consistent 35% variance suggests the game's frame pacing is stable relative to the average FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data shows how frame rates scale from 1080p to 4K, revealing the limiting component at each resolution. At Low settings, the progression is 326 FPS (1080p) to 211 FPS (1440p) to 113 FPS (4K). The 1080p to 1440p drop is 115 FPS (35% reduction), while the 1440p to 4K drop is 98 FPS (46% reduction). The larger percentage drop from 1440p to 4K indicates that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor at higher resolutions.

At Medium settings, the progression is 250 FPS to 161 FPS to 87 FPS. The 1080p to 1440p drop of 89 FPS (36% reduction) is similar to the Low setting's percentage, but the 1440p to 4K drop of 74 FPS (46% reduction) again shows GPU limitation. At High settings, the progression is 210 FPS to 135 FPS to 73 FPS, with drops of 75 FPS (36%) and 62 FPS (46%) respectively. Ultra settings show 160 FPS to 103 FPS to 56 FPS, with drops of 57 FPS (36%) and 47 FPS (46%).

The consistent 36% reduction from 1080p to 1440p across all settings suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p. The pixel count increases by 78% from 1080p to 1440p, but frame rates only drop by 36%, indicating that the CPU cannot fully utilize the GPU's capabilities at 1080p. This is supported by the CPU's strong single-thread performance (4,648 in Cinebench R23) but not exceptional multi-thread scaling.

The 46% reduction from 1440p to 4K at all settings indicates GPU limitation at 4K. The pixel count increases by 125% from 1440p to 4K, and the frame rate drops by 46%, which is more proportional to the pixel increase than the 1080p to 1440p transition. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU's 12 GB memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are the primary constraints, while at 1080p, the CPU's processing speed limits the frame rate.

The data reveals that the optimal operating range for this combo is 1440p, where the CPU and GPU are more evenly balanced. At 1440p Medium, the combo achieves 161 FPS, which is 64% of the 1080p Medium result, while the pixel count is 78% higher. This indicates that the system is well-utilized at 1440p, providing a good balance between CPU and GPU workload.