Minimum

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER achieves a combo rank of 300 out of 2,939 tested combinations in Minimum. This places the pairing in the top 10.2% of all tested combos, a strong result for a third-person shooter that leans heavily on raw frame throughput. The percentile standing is notable because it reflects not just the GPU's rasterization power but also the CPU's ability to feed frames at high rates, particularly at lower resolutions where the processor becomes the primary constraint.

Benchmark results indicate that this combo sits comfortably ahead of the median tested system, but the gap to the top 299 combos suggests there is still meaningful headroom for more extreme hardware. The data shows a rank of 300 out of 2,939, which is a percentile position of roughly 90th, meaning this combo outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations. For a game released in 2014, the combination of a 20-core processor and a 16 GB graphics card is far beyond what the title's engine would have anticipated, yet the measured scores confirm that the pairing scales effectively across all settings.

The nearest rival combos in the database, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD EPYC 4464P and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, with delta percentages of -0.3% and +0.3% respectively. This indicates that the Core Ultra 7 265 is nearly identical in synthetic CPU performance to its F-variant, and the EPYC 4464P is a near-peer in multi-threaded workloads. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA TITAN RTX, show deltas of -1.9%, meaning the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER holds a slight edge in average graphics benchmarks. These comparisons frame the combo's overall standing: it is a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other, even if the synthetic averages suggest the CPU is marginally more competitive than the GPU in its respective field.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, using the AD103 chip fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The GPU packs 8,448 shading units, 264 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output pipelines, with 66 RT cores and 264 tensor cores for ray tracing and AI workloads. Its base clock runs at 2340 MHz, boosting to 2610 MHz, while the memory operates at 1313 MHz with an effective data rate of 21 Gbps. The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory sits on a 256-bit bus, delivering 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications are more than sufficient for Minimum, a game that was released in 2014 and does not demand modern GPU features, but the measured FPS data shows that the card's high memory capacity and bandwidth still influence results at higher resolutions and settings.

In Minimum, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo hits 329 FPS, while at 4K with Ultra settings, it drops to 56 FPS. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU has ample headroom with 20 cores and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The 16 GB VRAM is never likely to be a constraint in a 2014 title, but the bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s helps sustain frame rates at 1440p and 4K where pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck. The GPU's average benchmark score of 31,087 places it in the 76th percentile among all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA TITAN RTX at a delta of -1.9%. This puts the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER slightly ahead of the TITAN RTX in synthetic tests, though the real-world FPS data in Minimum shows the card's strength lies in maintaining high averages across all settings.

The GPU's boost clock of 2610 MHz is a key factor in the 1080p results, where the card achieves 329 FPS on Low settings. At such high frame rates, the CPU's single-thread performance (a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5,960) becomes more relevant, but the GPU still manages to push well beyond 200 FPS in most scenarios. The measured data indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is not the primary constraint until 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 56 FPS, suggesting that the card's raw compute is at its limit for this title's most demanding preset.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as pixel count increases. At 1080p, the combo achieves 329 FPS on Low settings, 252 FPS on Medium, 211 FPS on High, and 161 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, these numbers drop to 212 FPS on Low, 162 FPS on Medium, 136 FPS on High, and 104 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the averages fall further to 114 FPS on Low, 87 FPS on Medium, 73 FPS on High, and 56 FPS on Ultra. This represents a steady decline from 1080p to 4K, with the largest percentage drops occurring at the highest settings.

Comparing 1080p to 4K on Low settings, the FPS drops from 329 to 114, a reduction of approximately 65%. On Ultra settings, the drop is from 161 to 56, a reduction of about 65% as well. This consistent scaling across settings suggests that the GPU is the limiting component at all resolutions, but the CPU's influence becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 300 FPS. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 329 FPS, which is close to the practical limit for many displays, and the data indicates that the CPU's 20 threads and high boost clock are sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck even at these extreme frame rates.

The resolution scaling also highlights the diminishing returns of higher settings. At 4K, moving from Low to Medium increases the average from 114 to 87 FPS, a gain of 27 FPS, while moving from High to Ultra drops from 73 to 56 FPS, a loss of 17 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset is particularly demanding, likely due to effects that stress the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth. The Medium preset at 4K shows the most balanced result, with an average of 87 FPS and a measured minimum of 74 FPS, indicating that this setting provides a playable experience without the steep performance penalty of Ultra.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 136 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded in the data. This places the combo well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating a comfortable margin for this resolution and preset.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations in Minimum?

A: It ranks 300 out of 2,939 tested combos, placing it in the top 10.2% of all pairings. This is a strong result, showing that the Core Ultra 7 265 and RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination is well-balanced for this title.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest average is 56 FPS, achieved at 4K resolution with Ultra settings. This is still technically playable, but it represents the most demanding scenario in the dataset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 329 FPS, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high rates. The data indicates the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings, while the CPU's 20 cores and 5.30 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Medium and High settings at 4K?

A: Medium averages 87 FPS, while High averages 73 FPS, a difference of 14 FPS. The Medium preset also has a recorded minimum of 74 FPS, which is higher than the High average, indicating that Medium offers more consistent performance.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The average benchmark score is 31,087, which is 1.9% higher than the NVIDIA TITAN RTX (score of 31,676 with a delta of -1.9%). This indicates a slight edge in synthetic performance, though real-world FPS in Minimum shows a more nuanced picture.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal balance of visual quality and performance depends on the target resolution. At 1080p, all settings are playable, with even the Ultra preset averaging 161 FPS. The High preset at 211 FPS offers a strong experience, while Medium at 252 FPS provides a smoother feel for competitive play. For players prioritizing frame rate above all else, the Low preset at 329 FPS is the best choice, though it sacrifices visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset drops to 104 FPS, which is still smooth, but the High preset at 136 FPS offers a better margin for maintaining consistent frame times. The Medium preset at 162 FPS is the recommended setting for 1440p, as it delivers a high average with a recorded minimum of 138 FPS, ensuring no noticeable stutter. The Low preset at 212 FPS is suitable for esports-style play, but the visual downgrade may not be worth the extra frames on a higher-resolution display.

At 4K, the Ultra preset is not recommended, as the average drops to 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 73 FPS is marginally playable, but the Medium preset at 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS is the best choice for 4K. This setting provides a solid balance of visual quality and performance, keeping the frame rate above 70 FPS even in demanding scenes. The Low preset at 114 FPS is the highest-performing option at 4K, suitable for players who prioritize frame rate over detail.

The data suggests that the Medium preset is the sweet spot across all resolutions, offering the most consistent performance with only a modest reduction in visual quality compared to High or Ultra. For 1080p, Medium at 252 FPS is excellent, while at 1440p, Medium at 162 FPS is ideal. At 4K, Medium at 87 FPS is the only preset that maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, making it the recommended setting for this resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a 30 MB shared L3 cache and 3 MB of L2 cache per core. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, delivering 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. In synthetic benchmarks, it achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42,216 and a single-core score of 5,960, with a Passmark multi-thread score of 49,682. These results place it in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD EPYC 4464P at a delta of -0.3%.

In Minimum, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 300 FPS. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 329 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate that the CPU's single-thread performance becomes critical. The boost clock of 5.30 GHz and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5,960 indicate that the processor can handle the game's logic and draw calls at these extreme rates. The 20 threads also provide headroom for background tasks and any multi-threaded game systems, though Minimum is unlikely to utilize all cores given its 2014 release date.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the Core Ultra 7 265 has an average benchmark score of 64,640, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F and 0.7% higher than the AMD EPYC 7343. The AMD EPYC 9124 is 0.7% higher, but these differences are negligible in real-world gaming. The CPU's 65 W TDP and 20 cores make it an efficient choice, though the data shows that its primary contribution to Minimum is ensuring the GPU is never starved of frames, particularly at lower resolutions where the graphics card would otherwise be underutilized.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers the following average frame rates: Low settings at 329 FPS, Medium at 252 FPS with a minimum of 214 FPS and maximum of 290 FPS, High at 211 FPS, and Ultra at 161 FPS. The Medium preset shows the most consistent performance, with a narrow range between minimum and maximum, while the Low preset achieves the highest average, indicating that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 212 FPS, Medium at 162 FPS with a minimum of 138 FPS and maximum of 187 FPS, High at 136 FPS, and Ultra at 104 FPS. The Medium preset again provides the tightest frame time distribution, with a 49 FPS spread between minimum and maximum, which is slightly wider than at 1080p but still acceptable. The Ultra preset at 104 FPS is playable, but the High preset at 136 FPS offers a better balance.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 114 FPS, Medium at 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS and maximum of 101 FPS, High at 73 FPS, and Ultra at 56 FPS. This resolution is the most demanding, with the Ultra preset falling below 60 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one that maintains a minimum above 70 FPS, making it the most reliable choice for 4K gaming. The Low preset at 114 FPS is also viable, but the visual quality reduction is significant compared to Medium.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently provides the most balanced performance, with the smallest gap between minimum and maximum FPS. The data shows that the combo can handle Minimum at high frame rates across the board, but the Ultra preset at 4K is the only scenario where performance dips below the 60 FPS threshold, highlighting the GPU's limits at the highest settings and resolution.