Minimum

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a formidable combination for Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Benchmark data from this database shows the pairing delivers high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the primary question being how far the visual settings can be pushed before hitting the 60 FPS playable threshold. The measured results indicate a strong GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, while at 1080p the CPU’s capabilities become more relevant, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling patterns.

FAQ

Q: What is the best playable setting at 4K for this combo?

A: At 3840x2160, the highest setting that remains at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 67 FPS. Ultra drops to 51 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 1440p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 95 FPS, while Medium averages 148 FPS and Low reaches 193 FPS. All four tested presets clear the 60 FPS mark.

Q: How does the CPU's single-core performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The i5-14600KF scores 4,594 in Cinebench R23 single-core. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, has an average benchmark score 0.3% higher, meaning the Intel chip trails by a negligible margin in overall average score.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RX 7900 XT falls in the 55th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13,745. This places it in the middle of the performance distribution, though its nearest rivals show very small deltas.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more influential for frame rates at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo averages 300 FPS. This high ceiling suggests the CPU (with its 14 cores and 20 threads) is not a bottleneck, as the frame rate is nearly double the 4K High result of 67 FPS.

Q: Which rival GPU performs closest to the RX 7900 XT in average score?

A: The AMD Radeon 660M has an average score of 13,812, which is 0.5% lower than the RX 7900 XT. The NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile matches that 0.5% delta, indicating near-identical aggregate performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution changes. At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the workload. The frame rate drops from 104 FPS at Low to 67 FPS at High, a 35% reduction, and further to 51 FPS at Ultra. This steep scaling with preset quality indicates the RX 7900 XT is the limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU. The 20 GB GDDR6 memory and 800.0 GB/s bandwidth become critical at this resolution, with the GPU's 51.48 TFLOPS FP32 throughput being taxed heavily by higher settings.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. The spread from Low (193 FPS) to Ultra (95 FPS) shows the GPU still carries the load, but the absolute numbers are high enough that the CPU’s role grows. The i5-14600KF’s 5.30 GHz boost clock and 24 MB shared L3 cache help maintain consistent frame delivery, as evidenced by the Medium preset’s minimum FPS of 126 against an average of 148. This 22 FPS gap between min and avg suggests occasional CPU-driven hitches, though not enough to compromise playability.

At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes the primary constraint at lower presets. The Low setting hits 300 FPS, which is likely near the engine’s cap or the CPU’s thread scheduling limit. The Ultra preset still achieves 147 FPS, indicating the GPU is not fully saturated. The scaling from Medium (230 FPS) to High (193 FPS) to Ultra (147 FPS) shows diminishing returns, with the CPU’s 14 cores and 20 threads providing enough parallelism to keep the GPU busy. Notably, the Medium preset’s minimum of 195 FPS at 1080p suggests the CPU maintains a high floor even under load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured results show a clear hierarchy. Low settings average 104 FPS, which is the only preset exceeding 100 FPS. Medium averages 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 and a maximum of 92, providing a narrow band that stays within 12 FPS of the average. High averages 67 FPS, just 7 FPS above the playable threshold. Ultra drops to 51 FPS, which is 9 FPS below the threshold. The absence of min/max data for Low, High, and Ultra suggests the measurement methodology captured only average frame rates for those presets, or the variance was too low to record.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale more gracefully. Low averages 193 FPS, Medium averages 148 FPS with a minimum of 126 and maximum of 170, High averages 124 FPS, and Ultra averages 95 FPS. The Medium preset’s min/max spread of 44 FPS indicates some frame pacing variability, but the average remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. The step from High to Ultra is 29 FPS, which is the largest drop between consecutive presets at this resolution, suggesting Ultra imposes a significant additional GPU load.

At 1920x1080, the results are capped by the CPU or engine. Low averages 300 FPS, which is likely a hard limit. Medium averages 230 FPS with a minimum of 195 and maximum of 264, showing a 69 FPS spread. High averages 193 FPS, and Ultra averages 147 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 195 FPS is higher than the High preset’s average of 193 FPS, indicating that the step from Medium to High introduces a substantial performance penalty. The Ultra preset’s 147 FPS is still more than double the playable threshold, leaving significant headroom for future driver optimizations or CPU overclocking.

The Verdict

The data confirms this combo can run Minimum at all tested resolutions with playable frame rates, but the margin varies by preset. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best option at 67 FPS average. Ultra is not playable at this resolution, as it averages 51 FPS. The verdict specifies High as the best setting at 4K, meaning users should not expect to enable Ultra without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. The best setting is Ultra, averaging 95 FPS. This provides a comfortable buffer above the playable mark, and even the most demanding preset leaves 35 FPS of headroom. The Medium preset’s minimum of 126 FPS ensures no dips below the threshold, making this resolution the sweet spot for visual fidelity and performance.

At 1920x1080, every preset averages well above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 147 FPS. The best setting is Ultra, and the data shows no risk of dropping below playable levels. The Low preset’s 300 FPS average suggests the CPU is the limiting factor at this resolution, but the result is still far above any competitive need. In summary, this PC can run Minimum at 60 FPS or higher on any preset up to 1440p, and at 4K with High settings or lower.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 739th out of 3,712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 20% of all systems tested in this game. This rank reflects the balance between the i5-14600KF and RX 7900 XT, with the CPU’s 90th percentile versus all CPUs and the GPU’s 55th percentile versus all GPUs. The rank suggests that while the GPU is not top-tier, the CPU’s strong multi-core performance compensates, resulting in a competitive overall position.

The rank of 739 out of 3,712 means 2,973 other combos perform worse, while 738 perform better. This places the combo in a solid upper-middle tier. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 49,394 and the GPU’s average of 13,745 contribute to this ranking, with the GPU’s lower percentile being the main drag. However, the measured FPS data shows the combo excels in Minimum specifically, indicating that the rank is game-dependent and the pairing is well-suited to this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 67 FPS. This is the only preset above the threshold that offers enhanced visuals over Medium, which averages 80 FPS. The data shows no min/max for High, but the average of 67 FPS is 7 FPS above the playable mark, leaving a slim margin. Users seeking a safer buffer could drop to Medium, which has a minimum of 68 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is Ultra, averaging 95 FPS. This preset provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a 35 FPS cushion above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset’s minimum of 126 FPS shows that even lower presets offer substantial headroom, but Ultra is the clear choice for maximum fidelity without compromising smoothness.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, averaging 147 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold, and the data shows no min/max for Ultra, suggesting consistent frame delivery. The Low preset’s 300 FPS average is likely capped by the CPU or engine, but Ultra remains the most demanding preset that stays well above 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals show very close aggregate scores. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has an average score of 49,228, which is 0.3% higher than the i5-14600KF’s 49,394. This means the Ryzen 9 7900 would perform almost identically in CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G trails by 0.4% with a score of 49,196, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is 0.8% lower at 48,995. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is 0.8% higher at 49,796. For Minimum, any of these CPUs would produce similar frame rates at 1080p Low settings, where the CPU is the bottleneck.

The GPU’s nearest rivals are more varied. The AMD Radeon 660M has an average score of 13,812, which is 0.5% lower than the RX 7900 XT’s 13,745. The NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile matches that 0.5% delta with a score of 13,821. The AMD Radeon RX 570X is 0.9% lower at 13,871, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is 1.5% higher at 13,543. These deltas are all within 2%, meaning any of these GPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Minimum. However, the RX 7900 XT’s 20 GB memory and 800.0 GB/s bandwidth give it an edge at 4K High settings, where the 67 FPS result depends on memory capacity and bandwidth. The nearest rivals may struggle at 4K Ultra, but for the playable High preset, the differences would be minimal.