Minimum

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The data shows that this combination ranks 2051st out of 3712 tested combos in this game, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. This position stems from a blend of a strong 20-core processor and a mobile GPU that performs comparably to desktop parts from the previous generation.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake-HX architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The CPU’s 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample fast storage for game assets and instructions. Its 55 W TDP classifies it as a high-performance mobile part, and its 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms its strong compute capability.

In Minimum, the CPU’s role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings where frame rates are extremely high. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 199 FPS on average. This high frame rate suggests that the processor is capable of feeding the GPU with enough draw calls and game logic updates to sustain near-200 FPS performance. The processor’s Passmark single-thread score of 4500 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5737 indicate robust per-core performance, which is critical for the primary game thread in many titles. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 40642 shows that the 20 cores can handle heavily threaded workloads, though a 2014 shooter like Minimum is unlikely to scale perfectly across all 20 threads.

The CPU’s benchmark scores place it in close competition with several other processors. The data shows a 0.1% advantage over the Intel Core i7-13790F in average benchmark score, a 0.2% deficit to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G, a 0.5% lead over the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185, and a 0.7% lead over the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX. These near-identical scores mean that in CPU-bound scenarios, swapping between these processors would yield negligible differences. The 265HX’s 20 threads and 5.30 GHz boost clock, however, provide headroom for games that can utilize more than 8 cores, ensuring consistent performance in both lightly and heavily threaded sections of Minimum.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 97 FPS. This is the most demanding preset tested at 1080p, yet it still delivers a smooth experience well above 60 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile combo ranks 2051st out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the 55th percentile of all tested systems for this specific title.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 128 FPS on Low settings to 63 FPS on Ultra settings. This represents a 65 FPS reduction, or roughly a 51% decrease in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: Does the GPU’s performance rival any specific desktop cards?

A: Benchmark data indicates the RTX 5070 Mobile’s average score is 29928, which is statistically tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (29945, a 0.1% difference) and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (30095, a 0.6% difference). It also sits marginally ahead of the RTX 2080 Ti (29783, a 0.5% lead).

Q: What is the highest measured average FPS for this combo at any resolution?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 199 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the measured data that approaches the 200 FPS mark.

Q: What is the lowest measured average FPS for this combo?

A: The lowest measured average FPS is 34 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is the only measured configuration that falls below 40 FPS, indicating a significant performance ceiling at 4K with maximum quality.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 128 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same High preset reduces performance to 82 FPS, a 36% drop. At 3840x2160 High, the average FPS falls to 44, a further 46% reduction from 1440p and a 66% drop from 1080p. This steep decline as resolution increases strongly indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile becomes the limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. For example, with Medium settings, the average FPS is 152 at 1080p, 98 at 1440p, and 53 at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 36%, and from 1440p to 4K is 46%, mirroring the High preset's behavior. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 199 at 1080p to 128 at 1440p (36% drop) and then to 69 at 4K (46% drop). This uniform scaling across presets suggests that the GPU’s rendering throughput, rather than CPU limitations, dictates performance at higher resolutions.

The 4K Ultra result of 34 FPS is particularly telling. It represents a 65% drop from the 1080p Ultra result of 97 FPS. This steep falloff is characteristic of a GPU that lacks the raw pixel-pushing power for 4K at maximum settings. The RTX 5070 Mobile’s 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus with 384.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K the memory bandwidth and shading unit count (4608) become bottlenecks. The data shows that for a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K, users must select the Low preset (69 FPS) rather than Medium (53 FPS) or High (44 FPS).

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1920x1080: The combo delivers its strongest performance at this resolution across all presets. Low settings yield an average of 199 FPS. Medium settings produce 152 FPS, with a minimum of 129 FPS and a maximum of 175 FPS. High settings average 128 FPS. Ultra settings pull the average down to 97 FPS. All 1080p results exceed 90 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

2560x1440: Performance remains strong at this resolution, though it drops noticeably from 1080p. Low settings average 128 FPS. Medium settings average 98 FPS, with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS. High settings produce 82 FPS. Ultra settings average 63 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is the only configuration at this resolution that dips below 80 FPS, but it still maintains an average above 60 FPS.

3840x2160: This resolution challenges the GPU significantly. Low settings average 69 FPS. Medium settings drop to 53 FPS, with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 61 FPS. High settings produce 44 FPS. Ultra settings yield only 34 FPS. The data shows that only the Low preset at 4K achieves an average above 60 FPS, while all other presets fall below this threshold. The Medium preset’s minimum of 45 FPS indicates that frame times can become inconsistent, potentially leading to stutter in fast-paced action.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The comboRankInGame data places this specific CPU-GPU pairing at 2051st out of 3712 tested configurations in Minimum. This rank of 2051 out of 3712 means that roughly 55% of tested combos performed better, while 45% performed worse. This is a respectable position for a mobile platform, considering that many of the combos ahead of it likely include desktop-grade components with higher power envelopes.

The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU. The CPU’s 93rd percentile performance ensures that it is not a weak link, but the GPU’s 75th percentile ranking among all GPUs tempers the overall result. The RTX 5070 Mobile’s average benchmark score of 29928 places it just behind the AMD Radeon RX 6700 (30433, a 1.7% deficit) and slightly ahead of the RTX 3070 Ti. This GPU performance level, combined with the CPU’s strength, produces a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p but cannot reach the top tier at 4K.

The rank of 2051 also suggests that in Minimum, a game from 2014, the GPU is the primary determinant of the overall ranking. The game’s age means it does not heavily utilize modern multi-core processors, so the 265HX’s 20 cores provide diminishing returns. Instead, the frame rates scale with the GPU’s ability to render the scene. This explains why the combo does not rank higher despite having a top-7% CPU. Users seeking a higher rank in this specific game would benefit more from a stronger GPU than a stronger CPU.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the recommended settings vary by target resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, the High preset at 128 FPS offers an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, comfortably supporting 120 Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 97 FPS is also viable for 100 Hz monitors, but the 31 FPS drop from High to Ultra may not justify the visual gains for all users. The Low preset at 199 FPS is only necessary for 165 Hz or 240 Hz displays that demand maximum frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 98 FPS is the best choice for a 100 Hz display, providing a smooth experience with a minimum of 83 FPS. The High preset at 82 FPS is suitable for 75 Hz monitors, while the Ultra preset at 63 FPS is adequate for 60 Hz displays. The Low preset at 128 FPS is the only way to achieve 120 Hz at this resolution, but it sacrifices significant visual fidelity. For most users, the Medium preset offers the best compromise between image quality and frame rate consistency.

At 3840x2160, the options are more constrained. The Low preset at 69 FPS is the only configuration that provides a consistently smooth experience on a 60 Hz display. The Medium preset at 53 FPS is playable but has a minimum of 45 FPS, which may cause noticeable hitches. The High and Ultra presets at 44 FPS and 34 FPS respectively are not recommended for competitive play, as they fall below the 60 FPS threshold. For 4K gaming, the Low preset is the only recommended choice, while users who prioritize visuals over frame rate may tolerate the Medium preset’s 53 FPS average.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile is based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB206 chip, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 4608 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. The GPU’s base clock is 907 MHz, with a boost clock of 1425 MHz. Its 8 GB of GDDR7 memory operates at 1500 MHz with a 24 Gbps effective rate, delivering 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth over a 128-bit bus. This memory configuration is a significant factor in the GPU’s performance at different resolutions.

In Minimum, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is sufficient at 1080p and 1440p across all settings presets, as evidenced by the playable frame rates. The game’s 2014 release date means its texture requirements are modest compared to modern titles, so VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor at these resolutions. However, at 4K, the combination of higher pixel count and larger texture demands begins to strain the memory subsystem. The 384.0 GB/s bandwidth is likely the bottleneck at 4K Ultra, where the GPU produces only 34 FPS.

The GPU’s benchmark scores contextualize its performance. Its Passmark G3D score of 20355 and average benchmark score of 29928 place it in the 75th percentile of all GPUs. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 122238 and Vulkan score of 116960 indicate strong compute capabilities. The nearest rival data shows the RTX 5070 Mobile is essentially equivalent to the RTX 3070 Ti (0.1% slower) and RTX 2080 Ti (0.5% faster), while being 0.6% slower than the RX 6800 and 1.7% slower than the RX 6700. These comparisons suggest that the mobile GPU offers desktop-class performance from the previous generation, which explains its ability to handle 1440p Ultra at 63 FPS in Minimum.

The GPU’s 50 W TDP is remarkably low for this level of performance, indicating high efficiency. This power envelope allows the RTX 5070 Mobile to sustain its boost clock of 1425 MHz without excessive thermal throttling, which is crucial for maintaining consistent frame rates in longer gaming sessions. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface provides ample bandwidth for data transfer from the CPU, ensuring that the GPU is not starved of data in CPU-bound scenarios at 1080p Low, where the combo achieves 199 FPS. The GPU’s 36 RT cores and 144 tensor cores are present but have minimal impact on this non-ray-traced 2014 title.