Minimum

Minimum is a third-person shooter from 2014, and the data recorded for the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination shows a system that handles the title comfortably across most display configurations. The database ranks this pairing at 2529 out of 3712 tested combos for this game. With a playable threshold of 60 FPS, the measurements indicate that this hardware is well-suited for high-refresh-rate play at 1080p, remains very capable at 1440p, and can still manage a playable experience at 4K when settings are reduced.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low. The recorded average at Low is 60.2 FPS, which just clears the playable threshold. Pushing to Medium drops the average to 44.8 FPS, and High falls further to 41 FPS. Ultra is not viable at this resolution, with an average of 28.8 FPS. The data shows that 4K gaming is possible with this setup, but only with significant graphical compromises on this 2014 title.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, with an average of 67.6 FPS. This is a much more comfortable situation than 4K. Medium averages 84.1 FPS, and Low reaches 111.2 FPS. Ultra, however, drops to 56.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. So at 1440p, High is the recommended ceiling for smooth play, while Medium offers a solid buffer above 60 FPS and Low provides a very high frame rate for competitive play.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 82 FPS. This is the ideal scenario: the system can run the game at maximum settings and still maintain a healthy margin above the playable threshold. High averages 110.8 FPS, Medium averages 130.7 FPS, and Low reaches 171.5 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears 60 FPS, making this resolution the clear choice for unrestricted settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets indicates how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high across all presets, with Low reaching 171.5 FPS and Ultra at 82 FPS. The large gap between presets at the same resolution shows that the GPU is still the primary limiter, but the CPU is clearly capable of feeding very high frame rates without bottlenecking, given the 171.5 FPS Low result.

Moving from 1080p to 1440p, the frame rates scale down proportionally. Low drops from 171.5 FPS to 111.2 FPS, a reduction that reflects the increased pixel workload on the GPU. Ultra drops from 82 FPS to 56.1 FPS. The pattern at 1440p is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario: as resolution increases, the GPU workload grows, and the CPU has less influence on the final frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. Low averages 60.2 FPS, Medium 44.8 FPS, High 41 FPS, and Ultra 28.8 FPS. The steep drop from Low to Medium (60.2 down to 44.8) shows how quickly the RTX 2060 SUPER saturates at 4K. The CPU role at this resolution is minimal; the data indicates that the Intel Core i5-14400F has ample headroom, and the GPU is the sole constraint. The combination of a strong 10-core, 16-thread CPU with a mid-range GPU produces a system where the GPU dictates playability at higher resolutions, while the CPU ensures no frame delivery limits at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded averages are as follows: Low 60.2 FPS, Medium 44.8 FPS, High 41 FPS, Ultra 28.8 FPS. The progression shows a steep decline as settings increase. The difference between Low and Ultra is 31.4 FPS, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed by the higher presets at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 111.2 FPS, Medium 84.1 FPS, High 67.6 FPS, Ultra 56.1 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 55.1 FPS. This resolution offers a wide range of playable options. High stays above 60 FPS, while Ultra falls just short, making the choice between High and Ultra a matter of whether the user prioritizes visual fidelity over a small frame rate penalty.

At 1920x1080, the averages are: Low 171.5 FPS, Medium 130.7 FPS, High 110.8 FPS, Ultra 82 FPS. Every preset exceeds 60 FPS by a wide margin. The difference between Low and Ultra is 89.5 FPS. This is the resolution where the system performs best, with even the heaviest preset leaving significant performance on the table. The minimum and maximum FPS values are not recorded in the database, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates, but the averages are consistently strong across all tested configurations.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Minimum? Yes. The verdict by resolution is clear. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the best average at Ultra being 82 FPS. This is the definitive experience for this setup: maximum settings with a comfortable frame rate. At 2560x1440, High is the best playable setting with an average of 67.6 FPS. Low and Medium also clear 60 FPS, but Ultra drops to 56.1 FPS, so it is not recommended for smooth play. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, averaging 60.2 FPS. Medium and above fall below the threshold. The data shows that this system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming on Minimum, with 4K possible only at the lowest settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-14400F provide context for its CPU performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has an average score of 32233, which is 0.1% lower than the i5-14400F. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226, 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32121, 0.5% lower. These CPUs would deliver similar frame rates in Minimum, as the game is not particularly demanding on the processor.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER sits at the 62nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile with an average score of 18159, 0.4% lower than the RTX 2060 SUPER. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, 0.5% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, which is 1.5% higher, and the Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, 1.6% higher. These GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in this game. The delta percentages are small, meaning a user with any of these alternatives would see nearly identical performance in Minimum.

FAQ

Q: What is the best setting for Minimum at 1920x1080 with this hardware?

A: Ultra is the best playable setting, with an average of 82 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which averages 60.2 FPS. Medium averages 44.8 FPS and is not playable.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 SUPER or the Core i5-14400F more important for this game?

A: At 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor, as shown by the steep frame rate drops at higher presets. At 1080p, the CPU is strong enough to support very high frame rates, with Low reaching 171.5 FPS.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 2560x1440?

A: Low averages 111.2 FPS, while Ultra averages 56.1 FPS, a difference of 55.1 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to the RTX 3060 Mobile?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average score that is 0.4% higher than the RTX 3060 Mobile, so performance in Minimum would be nearly identical.

Q: Does the i5-14400F outperform the Ryzen 7 6800HS?

A: No, the Ryzen 7 6800HS has an average score 0.2% higher than the i5-14400F, so the difference is negligible in this game.