Minimum

Minimum is a 2014 third-person shooter with a distinctive minimalist art style, and the benchmark data for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 reveals a system that is heavily balanced toward GPU performance. The measured results show a wide spread of frame rates across resolutions and presets, from a demanding 34 FPS at 4K Ultra to a fluid 202 FPS at 1080p Low. This analysis breaks down the specific numbers, examines the role of each component, and provides a clear picture of what this combination delivers for this specific title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average frame rate this combo achieves in Minimum?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 202, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 34 FPS on Ultra settings to 70 FPS on Low settings, with Medium and High presets landing at 54 FPS and 45 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High, the average FPS is 130. At 2560x1440 High, the average FPS drops to 84, a significant reduction of 46 FPS.

Q: Does the system maintain playable frame rates at 1440p on higher presets?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers an average of 100 FPS, and the High preset delivers 84 FPS. Even the Ultra preset maintains a 64 FPS average.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this hardware in this game?

A: The lowest average FPS is 34, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra settings preset.

Q: How do the Medium settings' minimum FPS figures compare across resolutions?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum FPS data. It shows a minimum of 131 FPS at 1080p, 85 FPS at 1440p, and 46 FPS at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the dominant component in this pairing for Minimum. The GPU's specifications, including 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, are the primary drivers of the frame rates seen at higher resolutions and settings. The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the average FPS drops substantially, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound workload.

The performance scaling is evident in the numbers. At 1080p Low, the RTX 4070 pushes 202 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to 34 FPS. This 168 FPS difference underscores how much the GPU's rendering load increases with pixel count and visual fidelity. The GPU's 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 455.4 GTexel/s texture rate are taxed heavily by the game's higher presets, which likely introduce more complex shading and post-processing effects. The 12 GB VRAM buffer appears sufficient, as there are no anomalies in the data suggesting a memory capacity bottleneck.

The GPU's role is further clarified by the 4K results. At 3840x2160, the jump from Low (70 FPS) to Medium (54 FPS) is a 16 FPS drop, and from Medium to High (45 FPS) is another 9 FPS drop. The Ultra preset at 34 FPS is the most demanding scenario. These figures indicate that the RTX 4070 is the limiting factor in this game at high resolutions; the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU, but the GPU's fill rate and shader processing power cap the final output.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Minimum shows a clear and expected degradation in performance as resolution scales from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 202 FPS at 1920x1080 to 130 FPS at 2560x1440, a 35.6% reduction. Moving to 3840x2160, the frame rate further drops to 70 FPS, which is a 46.2% reduction from the 1440p result. This indicates that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is heavily stressed by the increase in pixel count.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all presets. For High settings, the average FPS goes from 130 (1080p) to 84 (1440p) to 45 (4K). This is a drop of 46 FPS and then 39 FPS respectively. The percentage drops are more severe at higher resolutions, confirming that the system becomes increasingly GPU-limited as the resolution rises. The data suggests that the CPU is capable of maintaining high frame rates, as the 1080p numbers are very high across the board, and the bottleneck shifts almost entirely to the GPU's pixel processing capabilities at 1440p and 4K.

The relationship between settings and resolution is also telling. At 1080p, the spread between Low and Ultra is 103 FPS (202 - 99). At 1440p, this spread narrows to 66 FPS (130 - 64). At 4K, the spread is just 36 FPS (70 - 34). This narrowing gap indicates that at lower resolutions, the settings have a larger relative impact on performance, while at 4K, the sheer resolution is the primary constraint, and the settings have a smaller absolute effect on the frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combo is ranked 1562 out of 2939 total combinations. This places the system in the upper-middle tier of all tested hardware pairings for this game. The rank suggests that while this is a capable setup, there are many other combinations that deliver higher frame rates in this specific title.

The combo's rank is somewhat lower than what the individual component scores might suggest. The CPU has an average benchmark score of 32697, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The GPU has an average benchmark score of 37648, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Both components are well above average, yet the combined performance in Minimum ranks in the 53rd percentile (1562 / 2939). This indicates that the game may be sensitive to other factors beyond raw compute power, such as memory bandwidth or driver optimization, or that the specific pairing is not optimal for this title.

The ranking data provides context for the measured FPS. A rank of 1562 means that 1377 combinations perform better, and 1561 combinations perform worse. This puts the system in the middle of the pack, which is consistent with the measured frame rates that are playable but not exceptional at the highest settings. The data implies that users with higher-tier GPUs or different CPU-GPU pairings will see significantly better performance, particularly at 4K Ultra, where the system only manages 34 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Its benchmark scores are strong, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15028 and a single-core score of 1743. For Minimum, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic data, and the measured results suggest it does so effectively, especially at lower resolutions.

The CPU's performance is highlighted by the 1080p results. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 202 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that requires a capable CPU to process the game's simulation and render commands quickly. The fact that the frame rate at 1080p is so much higher than at 4K confirms that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions. The CPU is able to maintain high throughput, allowing the GPU to perform at its maximum potential.

However, the CPU's influence becomes less apparent as resolution increases. At 4K, the frame rates are much lower, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's 28 W TDP and mobile-oriented Meteor Lake architecture are sufficient for this game, but they do not appear to be the reason the system ranks at 1562. The data shows a balanced system where the CPU is not holding back the GPU at any resolution, but the overall combo rank is determined more by the GPU's absolute performance level relative to other tested systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates across the board. The Low preset averages 202 FPS. The Medium preset averages 154 FPS, with a minimum of 131 FPS and a maximum of 178 FPS. The High preset averages 130 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 99 FPS. This shows that even at the highest settings, the system is capable of near-100 FPS gameplay at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are still solid but show a clear step down. The Low preset averages 130 FPS. The Medium preset averages 100 FPS, with a minimum of 85 FPS and a maximum of 115 FPS. The High preset averages 84 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 64 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1440p High is a viable option for smooth gameplay, and even 1440p Ultra remains above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates on the more demanding presets. The Low preset averages 70 FPS. The Medium preset averages 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS. The High preset averages 45 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 34 FPS. The 4K results show that the system is best suited for 4K Low or Medium settings if a 60 FPS target is desired, while High and Ultra are best reserved for less demanding scenarios or for players who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For players with a 1080p display, the Ultra preset at 99 FPS provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, offering a high frame rate that is well-suited for a third-person shooter. For those seeking the absolute highest frame rates, the Low preset at 202 FPS is the best choice, though it sacrifices visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the High preset at 84 FPS is the recommended sweet spot. It provides a smooth experience that is well above the 60 FPS threshold for most players. The Medium preset at 100 FPS is also a strong option for those who want more headroom for dips in performance, as the minimum FPS is 85. The Ultra preset at 64 FPS is playable but leaves less margin for error, making it a secondary choice for players who prioritize graphics.

At 4K, the data suggests that the Low preset at 70 FPS is the only option that consistently delivers a frame rate above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 54 FPS is playable but may feel less smooth in fast-paced action, with a minimum of 46 FPS. The High and Ultra presets, at 45 FPS and 34 FPS respectively, are not recommended for competitive or action-oriented play, as the lower frame rates can impact responsiveness. For 4K, the recommendation is to use Low or Medium settings to ensure a playable experience.