Minimum

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a commanding performance profile in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter that remains highly demanding at modern resolutions. Measured data indicates this combination handles the game with substantial headroom at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a slight settings adjustment to maintain smooth gameplay. The dataset provides average frame rates across four presets at three resolutions, offering a clear picture of where this system excels and where its limits appear.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces exceptional frame rates across all presets. The Low preset yields an average of 264.1 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium drops the average to 201.9 FPS, still far beyond what any display can refresh. High settings produce 168.2 FPS average, and Ultra remains highly fluid at 129.7 FPS. The scaling between presets is steep but consistent, with Ultra delivering roughly half the frame rate of Low. There is no scenario at this resolution where the hardware struggles, as even the most demanding preset clears the 60 FPS threshold by more than double.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected cost of higher pixel counts. The Low preset averages 167.1 FPS, a 37% reduction compared to 1080p Low. Medium follows at 131.6 FPS, High at 110.3 FPS, and Ultra at 83.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is approximately 50%, indicating that the GPU is the primary scaling factor at this resolution. All presets stay comfortably above 60 FPS, with Ultra retaining over 20 FPS of headroom. The measured averages suggest that 1440p Ultra is a viable target for users seeking maximum visual fidelity without compromising smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes notably. The Low preset averages 94 FPS, which is still excellent for 4K gaming. Medium drops to 68 FPS, and High falls to 59.3 FPS, just below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Ultra averages 46.8 FPS, a significant 31% reduction from High and 50% below Low. The data shows a clear inflection point: 4K Medium is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS, while High and Ultra require compromises or frame rate caps. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at the same preset is substantial — for example, High drops from 110.3 FPS to 59.3 FPS, a 46% reduction.

No minimum or maximum frame rate data is available in the measured results, so the analysis relies solely on averages. This means the data does not capture potential frame time spikes or stutter events, but the consistent scaling across resolutions suggests a stable performance envelope. The overall pattern indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K, while the CPU provides ample headroom even at lower resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS are Ultra, with an average of 129.7 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and the system clears the threshold by over 69 FPS. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution, as even the highest preset delivers frame rates that exceed most high-refresh displays.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 83.4 FPS. This provides 23.4 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a safe target for smooth gameplay. The data shows that all four presets are playable, but Ultra offers the highest visual quality without sacrificing fluidity.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Medium, which averages 68 FPS. This is the only preset above 60 FPS besides Low, which averages 94 FPS. High falls just short at 59.3 FPS, and Ultra is not viable at 46.8 FPS. Medium represents the optimal balance between visual fidelity and performance at 4K, providing 8 FPS of headroom over the playability threshold.

The verdict data confirms these choices: the playable settings list for 4K includes Low and Medium, with Medium as the best setting at 68 FPS. For 1440p and 1080p, all settings are playable, with Ultra as the best option at 83.4 FPS and 129.7 FPS respectively. These results indicate that the system is versatile, capable of high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming, while 4K requires a modest settings reduction.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals which component dominates in Minimum. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high — Low averages 264.1 FPS, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at extreme rates. The 14-core Intel Core i5-14600KF, with 20 threads and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, provides ample single-thread performance for a 2014 title. The data shows that even at Ultra, the system maintains 129.7 FPS, indicating that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution.

As resolution increases to 1440p, the frame rates drop proportionally across all presets. Low falls from 264.1 FPS to 167.1 FPS, a 37% reduction, while Ultra falls from 129.7 FPS to 83.4 FPS, a 36% reduction. This consistent scaling suggests that the GPU is now the primary limiter, as the pixel workload increases by 78% from 1080p to 1440p. The CPU's role diminishes, but it still provides enough throughput to keep the GPU saturated.

At 4K, the GPU's dominance becomes pronounced. The pixel count doubles from 1440p, and frame rates reflect this. Low averages 94 FPS, a 44% reduction from 1440p Low, while Medium averages 68 FPS, a 48% reduction. High and Ultra drop even further, to 59.3 FPS and 46.8 FPS respectively. The scaling between 1440p and 4K is steeper than between 1080p and 1440p, confirming that the Radeon RX 9070 is the limiting factor at this resolution. The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking, as evidenced by the fact that even the most demanding 4K preset still produces playable frame rates in some cases.

The preset scaling at each resolution further clarifies the GPU's role. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces performance by 51%, from 264.1 FPS to 129.7 FPS. At 1440p, the same preset change reduces performance by 50%, from 167.1 FPS to 83.4 FPS. At 4K, the reduction is 50% as well, from 94 FPS to 46.8 FPS. This uniform scaling indicates that the GPU's shading and memory subsystems are the deciding factor, while the CPU maintains consistent frame delivery across all settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this combination of Intel Core i5-14600KF and AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 1101 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the top 30% of all systems, which is a strong showing given the game's age and the hardware's relatively recent release. The rank reflects the measured frame rates across all resolutions and presets, with the 4K High and Ultra results pulling the overall position down slightly.

The combo's percentile ranking reinforces this assessment. The CPU sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it outperforms 90% of tested processors. The GPU ranks at the 69th percentile among all GPUs, which is solid but less exceptional. The combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-to-high-tier GPU produces a balanced system that excels at lower resolutions but trails at 4K Ultra.

The rank of 1101 out of 3712 means there are 1100 combos that perform better, likely featuring higher-end GPUs such as the Radeon RX 9070 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. However, the data also shows that this combo outperforms the majority of systems, particularly those with older or lower-tier GPUs. The measured FPS at 1080p Ultra (129.7 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (83.4 FPS) are competitive with many higher-ranked combinations, suggesting that the CPU's strength compensates for the GPU's mid-tier position.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-14600KF provide context for CPU performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores an average of 49228, a 0.3% difference from the i5's 49394. This indicates that the Ryzen 9 7900 would produce nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196, a 0.4% difference, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995, a 0.8% difference. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49796, which is 0.8% higher than the i5. All four rivals fall within a 1% performance band, meaning any of them would deliver indistinguishable results in Minimum.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 9070's nearest rivals show a similar tight grouping. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z scores 23736, a 0.6% difference from the RX 9070's 23877. The AMD Radeon RX 6800S scores 24063, a 0.8% difference, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile scores 23628, a 1.1% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170, a 1.2% difference. These GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in most scenarios, though the RX 9070's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth may offer advantages in texture-heavy scenes.

Combining these rivals, a system with an AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER would behave almost identically to the tested combo, with frame rates within 1-2% in most cases. Similarly, an Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with an AMD Radeon RX 6800S would deliver comparable performance. The data suggests that users seeking similar results could choose any of these alternatives without meaningful differences in Minimum.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Minimum? The answer is a definitive yes for 1080p and 1440p, with conditions at 4K. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 129.7 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 83.4 FPS, providing ample headroom. At 3840x2160, the system is playable on Low (94 FPS) and Medium (68 FPS), but High falls just short at 59.3 FPS, and Ultra is not playable at 46.8 FPS.

The verdict data confirms that the playable settings at 4K are Low and Medium, with Medium as the best option. This means users with 4K displays should select Medium for the best balance of visual quality and smoothness. At 1440p and 1080p, Ultra is the recommended setting, as it delivers frame rates well above the 60 FPS target.

The Intel Core i5-14600KF provides more than enough CPU performance, ranking in the 90th percentile, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 offers solid but not top-tier GPU performance, ranking in the 69th percentile. The combination is well-suited for high-refresh 1080p gaming and smooth 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring a settings compromise. For a game released in 2014, this system delivers a modern experience at all but the most demanding 4K presets. The data shows a capable, balanced configuration that will satisfy most players, particularly those prioritizing frame rate over absolute visual fidelity at 4K.