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Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this pairing of an Intel Core i5-14600KF with an AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT in Minimum shows a clear performance ladder across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a wide spread of frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 165.7 FPS, which is the highest recorded score in the entire dataset for this game. Medium settings drop to 127.9 FPS, while High settings maintain a solid 106.6 FPS average. Ultra settings still clear the playable threshold with 83.8 FPS, showing that even the most demanding preset at 1080p leaves substantial headroom.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages scale down predictably but remain largely playable. Low settings hit 107.4 FPS, Medium settles at 84.7 FPS, and High comes in at 68.1 FPS. The only outlier at this resolution is Ultra, which falls to 55.1 FPS, just below the 60 FPS playable line. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 52.3 FPS, indicating that visual quality settings have a strong influence on performance at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings manage 61.1 FPS, barely clearing the playable threshold. Medium drops to 42.8 FPS, High falls further to 40.1 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 31.1 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is a steep 30 FPS, which suggests that the GPU is heavily taxed by the higher pixel count. The data shows no min or max FPS values recorded for any resolution, so the analysis relies solely on averages, which still provide a consistent picture of performance scaling.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this CPU and GPU pairing holds a rank of 2717 out of 3712 combos. That places it in the lower half of all tested systems, specifically around the 73rd percentile from the bottom. The comboRankInGame field indicates that 995 other combinations performed worse, while the majority of tested systems delivered higher frame rates. This ranking reflects the GPU's age and mid-range positioning more than the CPU's capability, since the processor is a high-end part relative to the rest of the database.

The GPU sits at the 59th percentile among all GPUs in the database, while the CPU ranks at the 90th percentile among all CPUs. This imbalance is a key takeaway: the processor is far stronger than the graphics card, which means the RX 5700 XT is likely the limiting factor in most scenarios. The combo's overall rank of 2717 aligns closely with the GPU's percentile, reinforcing that the graphics card dictates the gaming experience here.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 83.8 FPS. This is the clear recommendation for 1080p, as it delivers the highest visual quality while still maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. Even at Ultra, there is over 23 FPS of headroom before hitting the 60 FPS floor.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is High, which produces an average of 68.1 FPS. Ultra falls short at 55.1 FPS, so High is the optimal balance for 1440p. The 8.1 FPS margin above the threshold is modest but acceptable for most players. Low and Medium also work at this resolution, but High offers the best visuals without sacrificing playability.

At 3840x2160, only Low qualifies as playable, averaging 61.1 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 42.8, 40.1, and 31.1 FPS respectively. The 1.1 FPS margin at Low is razor-thin, so 4K gaming with this combo is technically possible but leaves no room for fluctuation. The data strongly suggests that 4K is a stretch for this hardware, and players should expect to compromise heavily on visual fidelity.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-14600KF is closely matched by several processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 sits just 0.3% ahead in average benchmark score, making it a near-identical performer for gaming purposes. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G trails by only 0.4%, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is 0.8% behind. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is 0.8% ahead. These deltas are so small that in Minimum, the choice between these CPUs would produce virtually indistinguishable frame rates. The i5-14600KF's 14 cores and 20 threads provide ample processing power, but the game's performance is clearly GPU-bound.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has rivals with equally tiny score differences. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M is 0.1% ahead, the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell is 0.3% behind, and the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 is also 0.3% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is 0.9% ahead. These delta values indicate that swapping to any of these cards would change FPS by less than a single frame in most cases. The practical implication is that the RX 5700 XT's performance profile is well understood: it delivers around 60 FPS at 1080p Ultra, around 68 FPS at 1440p High, and just over 60 FPS at 4K Low in this title.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 83.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 68.1 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at that resolution. Ultra falls short at 55.1 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, which average 61.1 FPS at 3840x2160. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 42.8, 40.1, and 31.1 FPS respectively.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF scores within 0.8% of its nearest competitors, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, Intel Core Ultra 5 245, and AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388. The performance differences are negligible for gaming.

Q: What GPU alternatives perform similarly to the RX 5700 XT?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M is 0.1% faster, while the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell and AMD Radeon PRO W7500 are each 0.3% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is 0.9% faster. All would deliver nearly identical frame rates in this game.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance of quality and performance?

A: 1920x1080 with Ultra settings delivers 83.8 FPS, offering both high visual fidelity and a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the strongest combination in the dataset.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum, but the experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, including Ultra at 83.8 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this hardware, with enough headroom for consistent gameplay. At 2560x1440, High settings at 68.1 FPS are playable, but Ultra drops below the threshold at 55.1 FPS, so players must compromise on visual quality. At 3840x2160, only Low settings at 61.1 FPS are playable, and the margin is extremely tight. The verdictByResolution data confirms this: 1080p is fully playable across all presets, 1440p is playable up to High, and 4K is playable only at Low.

The overall combo rank of 2717 out of 3712 tested systems suggests that this is not a top-tier gaming setup, but it is far from the bottom. The hardware handles the game adequately at mainstream resolutions, with the GPU acting as the primary constraint. Players targeting high refresh rates at 1080p will be satisfied, while those seeking 4K Ultra will need more powerful hardware.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the two components. The Intel Core i5-14600KF, with its 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs, is far more capable than the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, which sits at the 59th percentile among GPUs. This imbalance means the GPU is the bottleneck in virtually all scenarios. The evidence lies in the scaling between resolutions: at 1920x1080 Ultra, the combo delivers 83.8 FPS, but at 3840x2160 Ultra, it falls to 31.1 FPS. This 52.7 FPS drop is characteristic of GPU-bound performance, as the pixel count increases while the CPU workload remains relatively constant.

The settings scaling further confirms this. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 81.9 FPS, a massive gap that indicates the GPU is doing most of the heavy lifting. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 52.3 FPS, and at 4K, it shrinks to 30.0 FPS. This pattern shows that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes even more dominant, leaving the CPU with surplus capacity. The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads are more than sufficient for this title, and the recorded benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32544, suggest it could handle significantly more demanding workloads without breaking a sweat.

The practical takeaway is that upgrading the GPU would yield the largest performance gains in Minimum. The CPU has ample headroom, and its nearest rivals, all within 0.8% in benchmark scores, would not change the gaming experience. For players using this combo, the CPU role is to feed frames efficiently, while the GPU determines the final output. At lower resolutions, the CPU matters slightly more, but the data shows it is never the limiting factor in this pairing.