Minimum

Minimum is a fast-paced third-person shooter from 2014, and this benchmark pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 produces a fascinating performance profile. The data reveals a system that is exceptionally strong at lower resolutions but begins to show its limits as pixel count climbs, making it a prime candidate for tweaking rather than maxing out. This analysis breaks down exactly what those measured frames mean for your experience.

Resolution Scaling

The most striking pattern in the data is how performance degrades as resolution increases, and what that tells us about the bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo hits an average of 256 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 165 FPS, a 35.5% reduction. Jumping to 3840x2160 Low yields 89 FPS, which is another 46.1% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep, consistent decline indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor as resolution scales, which is expected given the massive pixel throughput required at 4K.

Look at the High settings row for a clearer picture of the scaling curve. At 1080p High, the average is 164 FPS. At 1440p High, it falls to 106 FPS (a 35.4% drop), and at 4K High, it plummets to 57 FPS (a 46.2% drop from 1440p). The percentage losses are nearly identical between Low and High presets, which suggests the game's engine is scaling workload linearly with resolution, and the RTX 4080 is handling the additional pixel count without hitting a memory bandwidth wall. The fact that the 4K numbers are playable (above 60 FPS at Medium) but not high-refresh territory tells us the card is doing heavy lifting, but the resolution is the master.

The Ultra preset tells an even more revealing story. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 125 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 81 FPS (a 35.2% decline). At 4K Ultra, it falls to 43 FPS (a 46.9% decline from 1440p). This consistent ~35% and ~46% pattern across all presets strongly implies the CPU is not the constraint here; the frame rate is scaling almost purely on GPU rendering load. The Core Ultra 7 155H, with its 16 cores and 22 threads, is clearly feeding the GPU adequately at every resolution, as evidenced by the minimal variation in scaling percentages. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the 1080p to 1440p drop to be much smaller than the 1440p to 4K drop, but that is not the case.

The practical takeaway is that this combo is a 1080p and 1440p powerhouse. At 1440p, it maintains over 100 FPS on High and Medium, which is excellent for a competitive shooter. At 4K, you are looking at 43-89 FPS depending on preset, which means you must choose between visual fidelity and smoothness. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting component at all resolutions, but its headroom is sufficient for high-refresh 1440p gaming without breaking a sweat.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the star of this show, and its specifications explain why it performs so well. It comes with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for a 2014 title like Minimum, even at 4K Ultra, where the game's textures are unlikely to stress the frame buffer. The GPU also features 9728 shading units and 112 ROPs, which are the workhorses for rasterization, and its boost clock is rated at 2505 MHz.

The benchmark scores for this GPU reinforce its position. It holds an 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54247. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209, which is a mere 0.1% delta—effectively a statistical tie. This means the non-SUPER variant is performing at the very top of its class, and the data shows it is not leaving any performance on the table in this game.

When we look at the measured FPS, the GPU's role becomes clear. At 1080p Low, the 256 FPS average suggests the card is nowhere near its limits; it is likely held back by the game's engine or CPU draw-call submission, but the CPU is fast enough to keep it above 250 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the 43 FPS average shows the GPU is fully saturated, with the pixel fill rate and shading load dominating. The RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is being utilized heavily at this resolution, and the 280.6 GPixel/s pixel rate is the limiting factor.

The card's power envelope also plays a role in sustained performance. With a TDP of 320 W and a suggested PSU of 700 W, it has the headroom to maintain boost clocks under load. The 22.4 Gbps effective memory speed ensures that the 16 GB pool is accessed quickly, preventing any stutter in texture-heavy scenes. For a game from 2014, this GPU is overkill in the best way possible—it provides massive headroom for future titles while absolutely crushing this one at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank for this pairing is 918 out of 2939 total tested combinations. This places it in the 68.7th percentile of all combos in the database for this game. While that might sound average, context is crucial. This rank is against every CPU and GPU pairing imaginable, including desktop flagships and newer mobile parts. For a mobile CPU paired with a previous-generation GPU, this is a strong showing.

The CPU itself, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, has a percentile rank of 83 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32697. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the Intel Core i5-14600T (score 32707, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (score 32662, 0.1% delta). This means the CPU is performing competitively with mid-range desktop chips, which is impressive for a mobile part with a 28 W TDP. In this game, that CPU strength translates to high frame rates at 1080p, where the 256 FPS Low result shows it is not bottlenecking the GPU.

The GPU's percentile of 86 and its rivalry with the RTX 4080 SUPER (0.1% delta) further solidify that this combo is well-matched. The 918th rank out of 2939 combos means there are 2021 combos that perform worse, and only 917 that perform better. Given that many of those better-performing combos likely feature desktop CPUs or newer RTX 40-series SUPER cards, this mobile pairing is punching above its weight. The data indicates that the combination is not holding each other back; they are working in concert to deliver the measured FPS numbers.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Let's go through the exact numbers, resolution by resolution. At 1920x1080, the combo is a monster. On Low settings, it averages 256 FPS. Medium settings drop that to 196 FPS, with a minimum of 166 and a maximum of 225. High settings yield 164 FPS, and Ultra brings up the rear at 125 FPS. All of these are well above the 144 Hz threshold, meaning this combo can drive high-refresh monitors at 1080p with every setting maxed out.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains excellent but shows the expected decline. Low settings average 165 FPS. Medium averages 126 FPS, with a minimum of 107 and a maximum of 145. High settings average 106 FPS. Ultra settings average 81 FPS. Every preset at 1440p is still above 60 FPS, and the High and Medium presets are perfect for 144 Hz displays. The 81 FPS at Ultra is still very playable for a shooter.

At 3840x2160, the tone changes. Low settings average 89 FPS, which is smooth but not high-refresh. Medium settings average 68 FPS, with a minimum of 58 and a maximum of 78. High settings drop to 57 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 43 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 58 FPS is just below the 60 FPS target, indicating that even with V-Sync, there might be occasional dips. The High preset's 57 FPS average is borderline, while Ultra is not suitable for competitive play.

The data shows a clear hierarchy. The 1080p results are exceptional, the 1440p results are great, and the 4K results are playable but require settings compromise. The Medium preset at 4K, with its 68 FPS average and 58 FPS minimum, offers the best balance for 4K gaming, while Low is the only preset that guarantees a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience depends entirely on your display's resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p users, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation. At 125 FPS average, it is still fast enough for competitive play, and you get the full visual fidelity the game offers. There is no reason to drop below Ultra at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset keeps you above 120 FPS.

For 1440p users, the High preset is the sweet spot. At 106 FPS average, it provides a smooth experience on 100 Hz or 120 Hz monitors without the visual compromises of Medium. If you have a 144 Hz panel, you might consider Medium at 126 FPS to ensure you stay above the refresh rate ceiling, but High is the better visual experience. Ultra at 81 FPS is viable for slower-paced play, but for a third-person shooter, the extra frames from High are more valuable.

For 4K users, the recommendation is more nuanced. The Low preset at 89 FPS is the safest bet for a locked 60 FPS experience with headroom, but it sacrifices visual quality. The Medium preset at 68 FPS average (58 FPS minimum) is the best balance of quality and performance; it looks noticeably better than Low and stays mostly above 60 FPS. The High preset at 57 FPS is too close to the 60 FPS line and will result in noticeable stutter on V-Sync. Ultra at 43 FPS is only for screenshot purposes or if you have a 40 FPS-capable display. For competitive integrity, Low is recommended; for visual fidelity, Medium is the choice.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K with a stable 60 FPS?

A: On the Medium preset, the average FPS is 68 with a minimum of 58, which is close to but not a guaranteed 60 FPS lock. The Low preset averages 89 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above 60. The High and Ultra presets fall below 60 FPS on average.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions. The frame rate drops from 1080p to 1440p and 1440p to 4K are consistent (~35% and ~46% respectively) regardless of settings, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance. The CPU is strong enough to feed the GPU at 1080p, as evidenced by the 256 FPS Low result.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209. The delta is a mere 0.1%, meaning they are effectively tied in performance.

Q: What is the best preset for a 1440p 144 Hz monitor?

A: The Medium preset averages 126 FPS, which is close to 144 Hz. The High preset averages 106 FPS, which is still smooth but may not fully saturate a 144 Hz panel. For competitive play, Medium is recommended to maximize frame rate.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H a capable gaming CPU?

A: Yes. Its average benchmark score is 32697, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. It performs within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 and matches the Intel Core i5-14600T in synthetic tests, showing it is more than adequate for gaming.

Q: Does the 16 GB of VRAM make a difference in this game?

A: For a 2014 title like Minimum, 16 GB of VRAM is far more than necessary. The game is unlikely to use even a fraction of that capacity at any resolution, so the VRAM size does not limit performance here. The GPU's compute and pixel throughput are the deciding factors.