Minimum

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a capable combination for running Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. According to the database measurements, this system delivers playable performance (above the 60 FPS threshold) at 1080p across all presets, at 1440p on High, Medium, and Low, and at 4K only on Low. The strongest result is 184.6 FPS average at 1080p Low, while the most demanding preset that remains fluid is 1080p Ultra at 94 FPS average. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS, compares the CPU and GPU to close rivals, and explains which component drives performance at each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database records average FPS only for this combination; no minimum or maximum values are provided. The measurements cover four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160). The results are as follows:

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 184.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 144.8 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 121.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 94.0 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 119.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 92.2 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 77.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 58.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 67.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 49.7 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 40.0 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 34.5 |

At 1080p, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold with substantial headroom. The gap between Low and Ultra is 90.6 FPS, but even the lowest result (Ultra at 94.0) is comfortably above 60. Moving to 1440p, the Ultra preset falls to 58.4 FPS, just under the playable line, while High remains fluid at 77.7. At 4K, only Low reaches 67.1 FPS; Medium, High, and Ultra all drop below 60. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: as resolution increases, the frame rate drops sharply, particularly at higher presets. For example, 4K Ultra is 34.5 FPS, which is 59.5 FPS lower than 1080p Ultra. These numbers indicate that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary factor limiting high-resolution performance, while the i5-14600K provides ample headroom at lower resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database lists nearest rivals for both the CPU and GPU, based on average benchmark scores. For the Intel Core i5-14600K, the closest alternatives are:

• Intel Xeon Gold 5318H: average score 48698, delta -0.2%
• Intel Core Ultra 5 245: average score 48995, delta -0.8%
• AMD EPYC 4345P: average score 48470, delta +0.3%
• Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX: average score 48287, delta +0.7%

The i5-14600K itself has an average benchmark score of 48618 and sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The listed rivals are all within 0.8% of this score, meaning any of these processors would deliver nearly identical performance in Minimum when paired with the same GPU. The differences are negligible in practice, so users with those CPUs should expect similar frame rates.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, the nearest rivals are:

• NVIDIA Quadro M4000M: average score 20480, delta -1.0%
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile: average score 20534, delta -1.2%
• Intel Arc B570: average score 20556, delta -1.3%
• Intel Arc A750: average score 20582, delta -1.5%

The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282 and ranks in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. The closest rival, the Quadro M4000M, is 1.0% away, and the farthest, the Arc A750, is 1.5% away. These small deltas suggest that swapping the RTX 2070 SUPER for any of these alternatives would produce essentially the same FPS in Minimum. The database does not provide direct measurements for those combinations, but the benchmark proximity implies comparable behavior.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals which component matters more. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 184.6 (Low) down to 94.0 (Ultra). The CPU, ranked in the 90th percentile, is clearly strong enough to feed the GPU at these settings. The GPU, in the 65th percentile, becomes the limiting factor as resolution climbs. For instance, at 1440p Low the average is 119.6, which is 65 FPS lower than 1080p Low, and at 4K Low it falls to 67.1. This consistent drop as resolution increases points directly to the GPU's rendering load. The CPU's performance headroom is further evidenced by the fact that at 1080p Low the system reaches 184.6 FPS, a level that would strain many mid-range GPUs.

When settings are raised at a fixed resolution, the FPS also declines, but the relative impact is smaller than the resolution change. At 1440p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average from 119.6 to 58.4, a drop of 61.2 FPS. At 1080p, the same preset change drops from 184.6 to 94.0, a 90.6 FPS reduction. The larger absolute drop at 1080p suggests that at lower resolutions the CPU can maintain high frame rates, but the GPU's pixel and shading workload still scales with preset quality. Overall, the data shows that the GPU is the dominant constraint at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU is more than adequate at all tested resolutions. The 90th percentile CPU ranking versus the 65th percentile GPU ranking reinforces this conclusion: the GPU is the weaker component in this pairing.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K?*

A: Yes, but only on Low settings, where the average FPS is 67.1. Medium (49.7), High (40.0), and Ultra (34.5) all fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p that stays above 60 FPS?

A: High, with an average of 77.7 FPS. Medium (92.2) and Low (119.6) also exceed 60, but High is the most demanding preset that remains fluid.

Q: What is the best preset at 1080p?

A: Ultra, with an average of 94.0 FPS. All four presets (Low 184.6, Medium 144.8, High 121.9, Ultra 94.0) clear the 60 FPS line, so Ultra is the highest quality option.

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

A: The i5-14600K has an average benchmark score of 48618. Its closest rival, the Xeon Gold 5318H, is 0.2% away, and the farthest listed rival, the Core Ultra 5 245, is 0.8% away. All four rivals are within 0.8% of the CPU's score.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER is in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rival, the Quadro M4000M, is 1.0% away.

*Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU+GPU combination in Minimum?*

A: The combination ranks 2174 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of systems measured for this game.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Minimum with playable performance at most resolutions and presets. According to the database's verdict by resolution:

• 3840x2160 (4K): Only Low is playable, averaging 67.1 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): High, Medium, and Low are playable, with High being the best at 77.7 FPS. Ultra is just short at 58.4.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): All four presets are playable, with Ultra at 94.0 FPS as the highest quality option.

The system comfortably handles 1080p gaming at maximum settings and remains smooth at 1440p on High. At 4K, it requires dropping to Low to stay above 60 FPS, which is still a viable option for users with a 4K display. The GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides more than enough performance across the board.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution, based on the measured data, is as follows:

• 1920x1080: Ultra, average FPS 94.0
• 2560x1440: High, average FPS 77.7
• 3840x2160: Low, average FPS 67.1

These settings deliver the best visual quality while maintaining fluid frame rates. For users prioritizing higher FPS over visual fidelity, lower presets are available at every resolution, with 1080p Low reaching 184.6 FPS and 1440p Low hitting 119.6 FPS. The recorded data confirms that this combination is a strong choice for Minimum at mainstream resolutions, with the caveat that 4K requires reduced settings.