Minimum

The Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combination delivers a broad range of performance in Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. Benchmark data shows this system is highly capable, with average frame rates ranging from 41 FPS at 4K Ultra to 240 FPS at 1080p Low. The measured results place this combo at rank 1328 out of 3712 tested configurations, and the data confirms that the system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution tested, provided the right settings are selected.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces excellent frame rates across all presets. Low settings yield an average of 240 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. Medium settings drop to an average of 184 FPS, with a minimum of 156 FPS and a maximum of 212 FPS. High settings average 155 FPS, while Ultra settings still maintain a robust 118 FPS average. No minimum or maximum values are provided for the Low, High, or Ultra presets at this resolution, but the averages indicate headroom well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but scales down predictably. Low settings average 155 FPS, Medium averages 119 FPS with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS, and High averages 100 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p still deliver an average of 76 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 79 FPS, showing that the graphics preset has a significant impact on performance.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits at the highest presets. Low settings average 84 FPS, which remains highly playable. Medium settings average 64 FPS, with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS, meaning the average clears the threshold but the minimum dips below it. High settings average 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable mark. Ultra settings at 4K produce an average of only 41 FPS, which is not smooth enough for demanding gameplay. The data shows a clear progression: as resolution increases, the average frame rates drop by roughly 40-50% from 1080p to 4K at the same settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary performance driver in Minimum, especially as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the system hits 240 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently at lower graphical loads. However, the scaling between resolutions reveals where each component matters. From 1080p to 1440p, average frame rates drop by about 35-40% across all presets, which is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is even steeper, with High settings falling from 100 FPS to 54 FPS, a 46% reduction.

The CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 240 FPS, which is a 55% increase over 1080p High (155 FPS). This large gap suggests that at Low settings, the GPU is not fully utilized, and the CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads (with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz) are sufficient to push frame rates to their maximum. At 1440p and 4K, the gap between Low and High narrows, indicating that the GPU’s rendering load becomes the limiting factor.

The data also shows that Medium settings at 4K (64 FPS) outperform High settings at 4K (54 FPS), which is counterintuitive unless the preset changes affect specific GPU-heavy effects. This suggests that the RTX 3070 Ti, with its 8 GB of GDDR6X memory and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth, handles memory-intensive tasks well but struggles with the computational load of High and Ultra settings at 4K. For this game, the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K Ultra and High, while the CPU is sufficient across all tested scenarios.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS on average is Medium, which delivers 64 FPS. However, the minimum FPS for Medium is 54, so there may be occasional dips below the threshold. Low settings at 4K average 84 FPS, providing a more consistent experience, but Medium is the highest preset meeting the average threshold. High (54 FPS) and Ultra (41 FPS) are not playable at 4K.

At 2560x1440, all four presets clear the 60 FPS average threshold. The best settings are Ultra, which averages 76 FPS. This gives the highest visual quality while maintaining a playable frame rate. High (100 FPS), Medium (119 FPS), and Low (155 FPS) are also viable, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum fidelity at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, every preset averages above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 118 FPS being the best option. The system has enough headroom to run Ultra settings at 1080p without any performance concerns, as even the lowest preset (Low at 240 FPS) is far above the playable mark. The data indicates that the system is overqualified for 1080p, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores are closely matched. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has an average score of 32233, which is 0.1% lower than the i5-14400F’s average of 32279. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226, a 0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354, which is 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32121, a 0.5% difference. In practice, these CPUs would behave nearly identically in Minimum, meaning the i5-14400F’s performance is not unique. Any of these alternatives would pair equally well with the RTX 3070 Ti, as the CPU is not a bottleneck in this game.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are similarly tight. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile has an average score of 29928, just 0.1% below the RTX 3070 Ti’s 29945. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 scores 30095, which is 0.5% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 29783, a 0.5% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 scores 30433, which is 1.6% higher than the RTX 3070 Ti. These results indicate that the RTX 3070 Ti’s performance in Minimum would be mirrored by any of these cards within a margin of 1.6%, so users with those GPUs should expect similar frame rates at the same settings.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Minimum successfully at all three tested resolutions, but the playable settings vary by resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on all presets, with Ultra averaging 118 FPS, making it fully playable at maximum settings. At 2560x1440, all presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 76 FPS, so the game is fully playable at high fidelity. At 3840x2160, only Low (84 FPS) and Medium (64 FPS) clear the 60 FPS average threshold. High (54 FPS) and Ultra (41 FPS) fall below the playable mark. The verdict by resolution confirms this: Medium is the best playable setting at 4K, while Ultra is playable at both 1440p and 1080p. The system’s rank of 1328 out of 3712 combos places it in the upper third of tested configurations, reinforcing that it is a strong performer for this title.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K with High settings?*

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 54, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Medium settings at 4K average 64 FPS, which is the most demanding preset to clear the threshold. Low settings average 84 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1440p?

A: The GPU is the primary factor. At 1440p, Low settings average 155 FPS while Ultra averages 76 FPS, a 79 FPS difference, indicating GPU-bound scaling.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 Ti compare to the RTX 2080 Ti in this system?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti’s average benchmark score is 29945, while the RTX 2080 Ti scores 29783, a 0.5% difference. In Minimum, these GPUs would perform nearly identically.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p Ultra?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 118, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS at 1440p Medium?

A: No. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum FPS is 101, and the average is 119, so it stays above 60 FPS at all times.