Minimum

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a dominant performance profile in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Based on measured FPS data, this combination sits at rank 246 out of 3,712 tested combos, placing it in the top 7% of all systems evaluated. The data shows exceptional headroom at 1080p, with the GPU becoming the primary scaling factor only at 4K Ultra settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and settings, the CPU and GPU roles, and how this combo ranks against other tested configurations.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall rank of this combo in Minimum?*

A: The combo ranks 246th out of 3,712 tested combinations, which places it in the top 6.6% of all systems. This is a strong result, indicating that the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and RTX 4080 together handle the game’s demands well above the median tested setup.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has an average benchmark score of 93,785. Its closest rival, the Intel Xeon 6520P, scores 93,786 (a 0% delta). The AMD EPYC 4564P scores 95,183 (-1.5%), the AMD EPYC 9175F scores 95,615 (-1.9%), and the AMD EPYC 4565P scores 95,764 (-2.1%). The 270K Plus trails these EPYC parts by a small margin in synthetic CPU tests.

Q: What is the GPU’s VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. This is ample for Minimum, even at 4K Ultra settings, where the measured average FPS is 61.

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 356, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the same resolution with Medium settings, the average drops to 273 FPS, and with High settings it remains high at 229 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock and core count?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 24 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. This high boost clock contributes to strong single-thread performance, which is relevant for older titles like Minimum that may rely on fewer cores.

Q: Does the data include minimum FPS for all settings?

A: No. Minimum FPS values are only provided for Medium settings at each resolution: 80 FPS at 3840x2160, 149 FPS at 2560x1440, and 232 FPS at 1920x1080. All other settings list only average FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 246 out of 3,712 tested combinations places this system well within the upper echelon of performance for Minimum. To contextualize, the top 10% of tested combos would start around rank 371, so rank 246 is comfortably ahead of that threshold. The data indicates that this pairing is not bottlenecked in any meaningful way at common gaming resolutions. The CPU’s 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs (average benchmark score 93,785) and the GPU’s 86th percentile among all GPUs (average benchmark score 54,247) suggest a balanced pairing, though the CPU is relatively stronger in synthetic tests. The nearest CPU rivals—Intel Xeon 6520P (0% delta), AMD EPYC 4564P (-1.5%), AMD EPYC 9175F (-1.9%), and AMD EPYC 4565P (-2.1%)—are all server-class parts, which underscores that this desktop CPU competes with much higher-tier silicon in raw compute. For the GPU, the nearest rival is the RTX 4080 SUPER (0.1% delta), followed by the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (-1.1%), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (-2.6%), and AMD Radeon 8060S (-2.7%). The RTX 4080’s performance is virtually identical to the SUPER variant in synthetic benchmarks, with only a 0.1% difference.

In Minimum, the measured FPS data reveals that this combo is never below 61 FPS average, even at the most demanding setting (4K Ultra). This means the system is capable of maintaining playable framerates across all tested configurations. The rank of 246 suggests that while many other combos—likely those with newer, more expensive GPUs—can outperform it, the 270K Plus and RTX 4080 combination is far above the median. For a game released in 2014, the data shows that this modern hardware provides massive headroom, particularly at lower resolutions. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (356 FPS) is more than six times the 4K Ultra result (61 FPS), indicating that the system is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions but CPU-limited at lower ones. This is typical behavior for a high-refresh-rate setup in an older title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the dominant component in this pairing for Minimum, especially at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU’s 16 GB of GDDR6X VRAM is more than sufficient for any setting in this game, as the maximum measured VRAM usage is not reported, but the 716.8 GB/s bandwidth ensures no memory-related stutters at 4K. The GPU’s boost clock of 2505 MHz and base clock of 2205 MHz are high, and the Ada Lovelace architecture (on a 5 nm TSMC process) provides 9,728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. These specifications translate into a measured Passmark G3D score of 34,457, which ranks the GPU in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54,209 in average benchmark score versus the RTX 4080’s 54,247—a negligible 0.1% difference.

In Minimum, the GPU’s role becomes clear when examining the FPS scaling. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 61, which is the lowest measured result. This indicates that the GPU is fully utilized at this setting, as the CPU has more than enough headroom (its 24 cores and 5.50 GHz boost clock are far beyond what a 2014 shooter requires). At 4K High, the average rises to 79 FPS, and at 4K Medium it reaches 95 FPS with a minimum of 80 FPS. Dropping to 4K Low yields 124 FPS. The difference between 4K Ultra (61 FPS) and 4K Low (124 FPS) is a 103% increase, showing that the GPU’s workload scales significantly with settings. The RTX 4080’s 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 280.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are key factors in maintaining these framerates.

The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor in Minimum, as the game’s textures are modest by modern standards. However, the data shows that the RTX 4080’s performance is roughly 2.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB in average benchmark score, yet in actual Minimum FPS, the RTX 4080 delivers 61 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is well above playable. This suggests that synthetic benchmarks do not always predict real-world performance in older titles, where driver optimization and CPU overhead play larger roles.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (3840x2160, 2560x1440, 1920x1080) and four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). At 4K (3840x2160), the average FPS ranges from 61 (Ultra) to 124 (Low). Specifically, High averages 79 FPS, Medium averages 95 FPS with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 109 FPS. The Medium setting is the only one at 4K with full min/max data, showing a 29 FPS spread between minimum and maximum.

At 2560x1440, the averages are significantly higher: Low hits 230 FPS, Medium averages 176 FPS (min 149, max 202), High averages 148 FPS, and Ultra averages 112 FPS. The gap between 4K and 1440p is substantial—for example, High settings drop from 148 FPS at 1440p to 79 FPS at 4K, a 47% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the CPU’s performance is unlikely to change with resolution.

At 1920x1080, the averages are the highest: Low reaches 356 FPS, Medium averages 273 FPS (min 232, max 313), High averages 229 FPS, and Ultra averages 174 FPS. The 1080p Low result of 356 FPS is the highest measured in the entire dataset, suggesting that the CPU or some other system limit is approached at this point, as the RTX 4080 could theoretically push higher if not for game engine or driver limits. The minimum FPS at 1080p Medium is 232 FPS, which is still higher than the 4K Ultra average of 61 FPS, highlighting the massive performance range of this combo.

Across all resolutions, the Medium setting consistently shows the smallest gap between minimum and maximum FPS (e.g., 80 to 109 at 4K, 149 to 202 at 1440p, 232 to 313 at 1080p), indicating stable frame pacing. The Ultra setting, while lower in average FPS, does not report minimum or maximum values, so its frame time consistency cannot be assessed from the data.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals the limiting component. At High settings, the average FPS is 229 at 1080p, 148 at 1440p, and 79 at 4K. This represents a 54.8% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 46.6% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 65.5%, which is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where rendering resolution scales almost linearly with pixel count (1080p has 2.07 million pixels, 1440p has 3.69 million, and 4K has 8.29 million). The RTX 4080’s 716.8 GB/s bandwidth and 48.74 TFLOPS are the limiting factors at these higher resolutions.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 356 FPS at 1080p, 230 FPS at 1440p, and 124 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 35.4%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 46.1%. The fact that 1080p Low yields 356 FPS suggests that the CPU or the game engine’s frame rate limit is being approached, as the RTX 4080 is capable of much higher output in synthetic tests. At 1080p Medium, the average is 273 FPS, which is still extremely high, and the minimum of 232 FPS indicates that even in demanding scenes, the system stays well above 200 FPS.

The resolution scaling pattern—where the FPS drop percentage increases with resolution—confirms that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K. At 1080p, the CPU’s 5.50 GHz boost clock and 24 cores are more than sufficient, allowing the GPU to run at near-peak utilization. However, the measured FPS at 1080p Low (356 FPS) is likely constrained by the game’s engine or the CPU’s single-thread performance, not the GPU. The CPU’s single-thread score in Cinebench R23 is 2,439, which is high but not unlimited. For a 2014 title, the engine may not be able to draw more than 356 FPS regardless of hardware.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus plays a supporting role in Minimum, but its specifications ensure that it never becomes a bottleneck. With 24 cores and 24 threads, a base clock of 3.70 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, this CPU provides more than enough processing power for a 2014 third-person shooter. The CPU’s 36 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache help with data locality, though Minimum likely does not stress these resources heavily. The CPU’s Passmark multithread score is 68,574, and its single-thread score is 5,068, both of which are far above what a game from 2014 would require.

The CPU’s 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs (average benchmark score 93,785) places it above the vast majority of processors, including the server-class rivals in its nearestRivals list. The Intel Xeon 6520P scores 93,786 (0% delta), while the AMD EPYC 4564P scores 95,183 (-1.5%). This indicates that the 270K Plus is competitive with enterprise silicon, despite being a desktop part. The CPU’s 125 W TDP and 3 nm TSMC process node (with 17,800 million transistors) contribute to its efficiency, though this is not directly measured in Minimum.

In Minimum, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p Low, where the average FPS of 356 is likely near the game engine’s limit. The CPU’s boost clock of 5.50 GHz is critical for single-threaded performance, as older games often rely on one or two cores. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,439 confirms strong per-core performance. The CPU’s 24 threads also help with background tasks and any multi-threaded game logic, but the measured FPS data suggests that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rate at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 61, which is a GPU-bound result; the CPU could easily handle higher framerates if the GPU were faster.

The CPU’s memory support for DDR5 and dual-channel configuration (115.2 GB/s bandwidth) provides ample data throughput for the game, though again, Minimum’s memory demands are modest. The PCIe Gen 5 interface (20 lanes) ensures that the RTX 4080 has full bandwidth, though the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is more than sufficient. The CPU’s integrated graphics (Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU) are not used in this configuration, but their presence does not affect gaming performance.

The benchmark data shows that the CPU’s performance is 0% different from the Intel Xeon 6520P in average score, yet the Xeon is a server part with different thermal and power characteristics. This suggests that the 270K Plus offers comparable compute in a desktop form factor. For Minimum, the CPU’s 24 cores and 5.50 GHz boost clock ensure that even at 1080p with Low settings, the system is unlikely to be CPU-limited in any way that would cause frame drops below the measured averages. The minimum FPS at 1080p Medium is 232 FPS, which is still far above the 144 Hz refresh rate of most gaming monitors, indicating that this combo is overkill for the game but delivers a highly responsive experience.