Minimum

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a wide range of performance in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The measured data shows that this combination is capable of high frame rates at standard resolutions, but struggles to maintain a consistent 60 FPS at 4K with higher presets. The benchmark results, derived from measured FPS data, reveal a clear scaling pattern: at 1920x1080, the combo achieves over 96 FPS even at Ultra settings, while at 3840x2160, only the Low preset crosses the 60 FPS threshold. This analysis breaks down the exact frame rates, the division of labor between CPU and GPU, and how this pairing compares to other tested hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the combo starts with an average of 205 FPS on Low settings, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset. Moving up the preset ladder, Medium delivers 157.3 FPS, High drops to 131 FPS, and Ultra still maintains a robust 96.3 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is never remotely constrained, with even the most demanding preset nearly doubling the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the scaling is predictable but still strong. Low settings produce an average of 131.3 FPS, which is a drop of roughly 36% from the 1080p Low result. Medium follows at 102.8 FPS, High at 82.5 FPS, and Ultra at 67 FPS. The Ultra figure is notably close to the 60 FPS playable threshold—just 7 FPS above it—suggesting that this is the edge of the combo's comfort zone at 1440p. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 64.3 FPS, showing that the preset choice has a significant impact on performance.

The 3840x2160 results reveal a more challenging scenario. Low settings yield 68.6 FPS, which is the only 4K preset that clears the playable threshold. Medium drops to 55.6 FPS, High falls to 45.9 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 36.6 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is a substantial 32 FPS, and the Ultra figure represents less than half the frame rate achieved at 1080p Ultra. It is importantly the data does not include min or max FPS values, so the analysis relies solely on averages, which can mask occasional frame drops or stutters in demanding scenes.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data allows for a clear inference about which component dominates performance at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the extremely high frame rates—205 FPS on Low and 131 FPS on High—indicate that the GPU, the RTX 4060, is the primary bottleneck, but it is a very capable one. The CPU, the i5-14600KF, has a benchmark percentile of 90 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49394, which places it in the top tier for processing power. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, scores 49228 with a deltaPct of 0.3%, meaning the i5 is effectively on par with that chip. At 1080p, the CPU has ample headroom, so the GPU's raw throughput (15.11 TFLOPS FP32) determines the frame rates.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU load grows, but the CPU still has enough margin. The drop from 1080p Ultra (96.3 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (67 FPS) is a 30.4% reduction, which is close to the expected scaling for pixel count (1440p has 1.78 times the pixels of 1080p, but the frame rate reduction is less severe, suggesting some CPU involvement). At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting factor. The RTX 4060, with an 8 GB GDDR6 memory buffer and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth, faces a heavy load at 4K. The Low preset at 4K (68.6 FPS) is only slightly above the 1440p Ultra figure (67 FPS), indicating that the GPU is working at near its maximum capacity. The CPU's role at 4K is minimal; even a weaker processor would likely produce similar results, as the GPU becomes the sole bottleneck.

The scaling between presets reinforces this. At 4K, moving from Low to Medium costs 13 FPS (68.6 to 55.6), and from Medium to High costs another 9.7 FPS, while from High to Ultra costs 9.3 FPS. These consistent drops show that the GPU's shading units (3072) and ROPs (48) are saturated. At 1080p, the same preset changes produce larger absolute drops (e.g., Low to Medium is 47.7 FPS), which is typical of a system where the CPU can feed the GPU quickly but the GPU has less absolute work to do.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data for both components provides a useful reference for how this combo would compare to other hardware. For the CPU, the i5-14600KF's average benchmark score of 49394 is bracketed by four close competitors. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228, deltaPct 0.3%) is essentially identical in performance, as is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49196, deltaPct 0.4%) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (48995, deltaPct 0.8%). The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (49796, deltaPct -0.8%) is slightly faster. For Minimum, any of these CPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates, as the game's CPU demands are easily met by all of them. The choice between them would not change the measured FPS in any meaningful way.

For the GPU, the RTX 4060's average benchmark score of 17639 is closely matched by a set of very different cards. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, deltaPct -0.2%) is a much older architecture, yet its score is virtually the same. The AMD Radeon 780M (17588, deltaPct 0.3%), which is an integrated graphics solution, also lands within 0.3% of the RTX 4060's score. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, deltaPct 0.5%) and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509, deltaPct 0.7%) are professional cards with similar compute results. In practice, these GPUs would likely deliver comparable FPS in Minimum, though the RTX 4060's feature set—such as ray tracing cores and DLSS support—is not relevant for this older title. The takeaway is that if a user already owns one of these rival GPUs, the performance in Minimum would be in the same ballpark, with differences of less than 1% based on the benchmark scores.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves at 1920x1080?

A: The highest average FPS at 1080p is 205, recorded on Low settings. Ultra settings still deliver 96.3 FPS.

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 55.6, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only Low settings at 4K achieve a playable average of 68.6 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest GPU rival in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score is 17639. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, a deltaPct of -0.2%, meaning the RTX 4060 trails by a negligible margin. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, a deltaPct of 0.3%, meaning the RTX 4060 is slightly ahead.

*Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations for Minimum?*

A: The combo ranks 1932 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle half of all tested systems.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for 1440p Ultra performance?

A: At 2560x1440 Ultra, the average is 67 FPS. The GPU is the primary factor, as the i5-14600KF has a 90th percentile CPU score, but the RTX 4060, with a 61st percentile GPU score, is more likely to be the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: Are there any min or max FPS figures available in the data?

A: No. The measured FPS data only includes average FPS values for each resolution and settings combination. Min and max FPS fields are null in the dataset.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which produces an average of 96.3 FPS. This is well above the threshold, leaving substantial headroom for any potential frame dips. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best playable preset, with an average of 67 FPS. This is a narrower margin—just 7 FPS above the 60 FPS cutoff—so players who are sensitive to stutter might prefer High (82.5 FPS) for more stability, but the data shows Ultra is technically playable.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The only playable preset is Low, with an average of 68.6 FPS. Medium falls short at 55.6 FPS, and High and Ultra are far below the threshold at 45.9 and 36.6 FPS respectively. The verdictByResolution data confirms this: for 4K, the best settings are Low, and for both 1440p and 1080p, the best settings are Ultra. It is notable that at 1440p, the Ultra preset delivers a frame rate (67 FPS) that is almost identical to the 4K Low preset (68.6 FPS), suggesting that the GPU is hitting a similar workload ceiling in both scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall database of tested hardware combinations for Minimum, this pairing of Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 holds a rank of 1932 out of 3712 total combos. This places it in the 52nd percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly half of the configurations tested are faster and half are slower. Given the CPU's high percentile (90th among all CPUs) and the GPU's mid-range percentile (61st among all GPUs), the rank is largely dragged down by the GPU. The data suggests that many other systems with weaker CPUs but stronger GPUs would rank higher in this game, as Minimum is likely GPU-bound at the resolutions tested.

The rank of 1932 implies that this is a middle-of-the-pack configuration. It is not a high-end gaming rig by any means—the RTX 4060's percentile of 61 indicates it sits slightly above the median GPU—but it is also far from the bottom. For a game released in 2014, this combo offers solid performance at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results place it behind many other tested combos that can handle Ultra at that resolution. The specific ranking does not change the measured FPS, but it provides context: among all tested systems, this one is competitive but not outstanding.

The Verdict

The data provides a clear answer: this PC can run Minimum at 60 FPS or above, but only under specific conditions. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with average FPS ranging from 96.3 to 205. The Ultra preset at 1080p delivers 96.3 FPS, which is far above the playable threshold and should provide a smooth experience. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra at 67 FPS being the most demanding option that still clears 60 FPS. Players who want a higher frame rate at 1440p can drop to High (82.5 FPS) or Medium (102.8 FPS) for a more comfortable margin.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more restrictive. Only the Low preset achieves a playable average of 68.6 FPS. Medium (55.6 FPS), High (45.9 FPS), and Ultra (36.6 FPS) all fall below the 60 FPS threshold, meaning they are not considered playable according to the data's criteria. The verdictByResolution data explicitly lists Low as the only playable setting at 4K, with the best settings being Low and an average FPS of 68.6. In summary, this combo is fully capable of running Minimum at high frame rates for 1080p and 1440p, including Ultra settings, but 4K players will need to stick to Low settings to maintain a playable experience. The system is not a top-tier performer—its rank of 1932 out of 3712 confirms that—but it is sufficient for the game's demands at mainstream resolutions.