Minimum

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile delivers a strong showing in Minimum, ranking 834th out of 3,712 tested combos. That places this configuration in the top 22.5% of all systems tested, a position driven primarily by the GPU's ability to maintain high frame rates even at demanding settings. The data indicates a combination that rarely struggles at 1080p and remains playable at 4K, though the CPU begins to show its limits as resolution scales down. The overall ranking is competitive, with the combo outperforming the majority of alternatives while not quite reaching the top echelon of tested hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 834 out of 3,712 tested combinations reflects a solid, upper-tier result. This position places the system well ahead of the median tested setup, but it also shows there is substantial headroom above it. The ranking is not surprising given the individual components: the RTX 4090 Mobile sits in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, while the Core Ultra X7 368H sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. When paired, the two produce aggregate benchmark scores that land between close rivals. The CPU's average benchmark score of 40,518 is nearly identical to the Intel Core 7 253PE, which scores 40,557 and trails by just 0.1%. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H scores 40,431, a 0.2% gap that is effectively a statistical tie. The GPU's average score of 43,667 is 0.8% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 and 0.9% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile, while trailing the RTX A6000 by 0.9%.

These margins explain the combo's mid-tier placement among high-end parts. The system is not a record-breaker, but it consistently outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations. In Minimum, the ranking is earned through high average FPS across all tested resolutions and settings. The data shows that the combo's performance is well-balanced, with no single component severely bottlenecking the other in most scenarios. The rank of 834 is a product of consistent, high-level output rather than a single standout metric. For context, the system's performance in the game aligns with its overall benchmark percentile, suggesting the hardware is being utilized effectively. The rank indicates that buyers of this combo should expect a smooth experience at high refresh rates in most titles, including Minimum, with the understanding that a few more powerful combinations exist above it.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is the primary driver of frame rates in Minimum. With 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, the GPU delivers 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for the game's textures and assets. The memory clock runs at 2250 MHz, translating to 18 Gbps effective, and the GPU's base clock is 1335 MHz with a boost clock of 1695 MHz. These clocks, combined with 9,728 shading units and 112 ROPs, allow the card to push high pixel rates. The pixel rate of 189.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 515.3 GTexel/s are key to handling Minimum's fast-paced action without stutter.

The GPU's 32.98 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is a substantial compute resource, and the 304 tensor cores and 76 RT cores provide headroom for advanced features, though the game itself does not heavily rely on ray tracing. The GPU's benchmark results in the FACT PACK show a Passmark G3D score of 27,212 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 180,831, placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. This percentile is reflected in Minimum's measured FPS, where the GPU manages to keep average frame rates above 60 FPS at 4K with High settings. The data shows that the GPU is the clear performance leader in this combo, especially at higher resolutions where its bandwidth and compute power are fully utilized. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 48, indicating that the GPU is reaching its limits, but it still delivers a playable experience. The RTX 4090 Mobile's nearest rivals include the RTX A6000, which scores 0.9% higher on average, and the Quadro M6000, which scores 0.8% lower. These small deltas suggest that the GPU is well-positioned among the fastest mobile and workstation parts available.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Minimum?*

A: The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile combination ranks 834th out of 3,712 tested combos in this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core Ultra X7 368H has an average benchmark score of 40,518. This is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core 7 253PE (40,557) and 0.2% lower than the Intel Core 5 223PE (40,585). It is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (40,431) and the Intel Xeon 6507P (40,426).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43,667.

Q: What are the best and worst average FPS results measured?

A: The highest average FPS is 280 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest average FPS is 48 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

*Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for Minimum?*

A: Yes, the GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus, providing 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for the game's requirements.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the RTX A6000?

A: The RTX 4090 Mobile has an average score of 43,667, which is 0.9% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A6000's average score of 44,075.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance. With Low settings, the average FPS hits 280. Medium settings yield an average of 214 FPS, with a minimum of 182 and a maximum of 246. High settings produce 180 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 137 FPS average. These numbers indicate that the system is heavily GPU-bound at this resolution, with the CPU providing enough throughput to avoid bottlenecking.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS remains high but shows the expected decline. Low settings average 180 FPS, Medium averages 138 FPS (min 117, max 159), High averages 116 FPS, and Ultra averages 88 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, with the GPU working harder to fill more pixels. At 3840x2160, the performance is still playable but demanding. Low settings average 97 FPS, Medium averages 74 FPS (min 63, max 86), High averages 62 FPS, and Ultra averages 48 FPS. The 4K results show the GPU's limits, especially at Ultra where the average dips below 50 FPS. The data shows that the combo is capable of running Minimum at high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires settings adjustments to maintain smooth frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the balance between CPU and GPU load. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 280. When resolution increases to 2560x1440, the average drops to 180, a 35.7% reduction. At 3840x2160, the average drops further to 97, which is 65.4% lower than the 1080p result. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the render resolution directly impacts performance.

However, the scaling is more pronounced at higher settings. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 137 at 1080p to 88 at 1440p (a 35.8% reduction), and then to 48 at 4K (a 65.0% reduction from 1080p). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the GPU is the primary limiter, as the CPU's workload does not change significantly with resolution. The data indicates that the RTX 4090 Mobile is fully utilized, especially at 4K, where the frame rates align with the GPU's raw compute and memory bandwidth. At 1080p, the high FPS numbers (280 on Low) suggest that the CPU is keeping up, but the scaling shows that the GPU is still the dominant factor. The combo is not CPU-limited at any tested resolution, as the frame rates scale predictably with the number of pixels being rendered.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H plays a supporting role in Minimum, providing enough processing power to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at most settings. The CPU features 16 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. This configuration is part of the Core Ultra Series 3, built on Intel's 3 nm Panther Lake architecture. The CPU has 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, which provides adequate data throughput for the game's logic and physics. Memory support is LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus, offering 153.6 GB/s of bandwidth.

Benchmark results show the CPU's capabilities: Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 28,221 and single-core is 3,984. Passmark multi-thread score is 32,956, and single-thread is 4,005. The CPU's average benchmark score of 40,518 places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, just behind the Intel Core 7 253PE (40,557) and ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (40,431). In Minimum, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 280 is high, but it is not limited by the CPU, as the GPU can handle the load. The CPU's 16 threads are sufficient for the game's multi-threaded tasks, and the boost clock of 5.00 GHz provides snappy single-thread performance for game logic.

The data does not show any CPU bottleneck, as the FPS scaling is uniform across resolutions. This indicates that the Core Ultra X7 368H is well-matched with the RTX 4090 Mobile, providing a balanced platform. The CPU's TDP of 25 W is low, which suggests it runs efficiently, but the performance is not compromised. Overall, the CPU enables the GPU to reach its full potential, with the combo's rank of 834 reflecting the synergy between the two components. The CPU's benchmark scores, particularly the Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 28,221, demonstrate that it has ample headroom for demanding applications, but in Minimum, its primary job is to feed the GPU, which it does without issue.