Minimum

The data for Minimum with an Intel Core i5-14600KF and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT reveals a system that is highly capable at mainstream resolutions, but begins to strain at 4K. The measured FPS across the three resolutions and four quality presets tells a clear story: this combination is built for high-refresh 1080p and smooth 1440p gaming, while 4K requires significant compromises. The overall combo rank of 1814 out of 3712 tested configurations places it in the upper half of all systems tested for this title, which is a strong showing for a mid-range pairing.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which achieves an average of 73.8 FPS. The data shows a steep drop-off as settings rise: Medium falls to 56.7 FPS, High to 49.3 FPS, and Ultra to 37.5 FPS. This indicates that the RX 6750 XT’s 12 GB of memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are not sufficient to maintain fluid performance at 4K with higher visual fidelity, making Low the only viable option for a consistent 60+ FPS experience.

For 2560x1440, the situation improves dramatically. The Ultra preset, the most demanding available, still clears the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 67.1 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this combo, as it allows for maximum graphical quality without dropping below the playable threshold. Lower presets provide even more headroom, with High at 87 FPS and Medium at 103.8 FPS, but Ultra is the clear choice for the best visual experience.

At 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly powerful. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 104.4 FPS, which is more than enough for high-refresh-rate monitors. The performance scales down to 162.6 FPS on Medium, 137.4 FPS on High, and a massive 213.5 FPS on Low. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU are rarely the bottleneck, and the user can enable every setting without concern.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals a clear division of labor. At 1920x1080, the performance gap between Low (213.5 FPS) and Ultra (104.4 FPS) is a 2.05x reduction, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed by the increased shader and texture work. The CPU, with 14 cores and 20 threads, is likely not the limiting factor here, as even the most demanding preset yields over 100 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop proportionally. Ultra falls from 104.4 FPS to 67.1 FPS, a 35.7% decrease, while Low drops from 213.5 FPS to 134.4 FPS, a 37.0% decrease. This consistent scaling suggests that the GPU is the dominant constraint at both resolutions. The CPU’s role is more apparent when comparing the relative deltas between presets; at 1440p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 67.3 FPS, which is slightly narrower than the 109.1 FPS gap at 1080p, hinting that the GPU is becoming more saturated and the CPU has more idle time.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s dominance becomes absolute. The drop from Low (73.8 FPS) to Ultra (37.5 FPS) is a 49.2% reduction, and the difference between Medium and High is only 7.4 FPS. This indicates that the RX 6750 XT’s 2560 shading units and 160 texture mapping units are overwhelmed by the pixel count, and the CPU is far less relevant. The i5-14600KF’s 5.30 GHz boost clock and high single-thread performance are insufficient to compensate for the GPU’s lack of raw throughput at 4K.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 49.3, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only the Low preset (73.8 FPS) achieves playable performance at 4K.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 yields an average of 67.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: How much faster is the system at 1080p compared to 1440p?

A: At Ultra settings, the 1920x1080 result (104.4 FPS) is 55.6% higher than the 2560x1440 result (67.1 FPS). At Low settings, the difference is even larger, with 213.5 FPS at 1080p versus 134.4 FPS at 1440p, a 58.8% improvement.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor for this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The performance scaling from Low to Ultra at the same resolution is consistent with GPU-bound workloads, and the frame rate drops are more severe at higher pixel counts, which taxes the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded?

A: The measured FPS data only includes average FPS values; no minimum or maximum frame rates were provided in the dataset. The lowest average is 37.5 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the highest average is 213.5 FPS at 1080p Low.

*Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested systems for Minimum?*

A: The combo ranks 1814 out of 3712 total tested combinations, placing it in the 51st percentile of all systems tested for this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals in the benchmark database, the Intel Core i5-14600KF has close performance equivalents. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has an average score of 49228, which is only 0.3% lower than the i5-14600KF’s score of 49394. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49196) and Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (48995) are also within 0.8% of the i5-14600KF’s performance. Conversely, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49796, which is 0.8% higher. For gaming, these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT’s nearest rival is the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, with an average score of 25891, a 0.5% difference. The AMD FirePro W7100 (25856) and AMD FirePro D700 (25842) are also within 0.7%, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (25740) trails by 1.1%. In practical terms, any of these GPUs would produce similar average FPS in Minimum at the same settings, though the mobile 3080 Ti may have thermal constraints not present in desktop parts.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT achieves a rank of 1814 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This position, in the 49th percentile from the top, indicates that the system is slightly above the median performer for this title. The ranking reflects the fact that while the CPU is in the 90th percentile for all CPUs and the GPU is in the 71st percentile for all GPUs, the game’s engine appears to be more sensitive to GPU performance, which drags the overall combo down from the CPU’s high standing. The 4K results are the primary reason for not ranking higher, as the 1080p and 1440p performance would suggest a much higher placement.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum effectively, but the definition of "run" depends on the resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on all presets, including Ultra (104.4 FPS), making it fully playable at maximum quality. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains playable at 67.1 FPS, and every other preset is well above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves playable performance at 73.8 FPS; Medium (56.7 FPS) and higher presets fall below the threshold. The verdict is clear: for 1080p and 1440p, this is a high-performance gaming system; for 4K, it is only suitable for low-detail play.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160

• Low: 73.8 FPS average
• Medium: 56.7 FPS average
• High: 49.3 FPS average
• Ultra: 37.5 FPS average

2560x1440

• Low: 134.4 FPS average
• Medium: 103.8 FPS average
• High: 87.0 FPS average
• Ultra: 67.1 FPS average

1920x1080

• Low: 213.5 FPS average
• Medium: 162.6 FPS average
• High: 137.4 FPS average
• Ultra: 104.4 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern: the system delivers diminishing returns as resolution increases, and the gap between Low and Ultra widens at higher pixel counts. At 1080p, the Ultra preset is 51.1% slower than Low; at 1440p, it is 50.1% slower; and at 4K, it is 49.2% slower. This indicates that the GPU’s memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s and its 192-bit bus are the key constraints at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s 24 MB of L3 cache and 5.30 GHz boost clock handle the game’s logic efficiently at all tested settings.