Minimum

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Minimum, a third-person shooter released on 2014-06-25. The measured data, collected across three resolutions and four quality presets, shows this combination never dips below the 60 FPS playable threshold at any tested setting. The only exception is the most demanding configuration at 4K, where the average frame rate falls slightly short of the 60 FPS baseline. This analysis breaks down the exact performance metrics, optimal settings, and the relative contribution of each component.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results are consistent and high across the board, with the GPU and CPU combination proving more than sufficient for this title. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the frame rates are exceptionally high. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 356.0. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 270.4 FPS, while High settings produce an average of 225.4 FPS. Even at the Ultra preset, the average FPS remains at a very high 174.3, indicating a massive performance headroom at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably but remains far above the playable threshold. The Low preset yields an average of 229.4 FPS. Medium settings average 172.1 FPS, and High settings average 149.1 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset at this resolution still achieves an average of 114.0 FPS, demonstrating that the hardware is not stressed even at the higher pixel count.

The most demanding scenario is at 3840x2160 (4K). Here, the Low preset produces an average of 123.9 FPS, and Medium settings average 93.0 FPS. High settings maintain a solid 80.6 FPS average. However, the Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration in the entire dataset that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, with an average of 58.5 FPS. This is the single data point where the combo's performance is not fully sufficient for a locked 60 FPS experience. No minimum or maximum FPS data was recorded for any of the tested configurations, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players targeting a consistent 60 FPS or higher, the data indicates the optimal settings for each resolution.

At 1920x1080, all presets clear the 60 FPS mark by a wide margin. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 174.3 FPS. This makes it the definitive choice for 1080p, as there is no performance penalty that would necessitate a lower preset.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similar. The most demanding preset that remains playable is Ultra, achieving an average of 114.0 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS target, confirming that the system can handle maximum graphical fidelity at this resolution without issue.

At 3840x2160, the choice becomes more nuanced. The Ultra preset averages 58.5 FPS, which is technically below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Therefore, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers a comfortable average of 80.6 FPS. This setting provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (93.0 FPS) while still maintaining a smooth frame rate.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The data from nearestRivals provides context for how this specific CPU and GPU compare to other hardware in their respective tiers. The performance of the Intel Core i5-14600KF is very closely matched by several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 0.3% higher, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is 0.4% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is 0.8% higher. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 0.8% lower than the i5-14600KF. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, indicating that users with any of these CPUs would experience nearly identical in-game performance with the same GPU.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, the closest rival is the standard NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores just 0.1% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 1.1% lower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S score 2.7% and 2.8% lower, respectively. These small percentage differences suggest that swapping the RTX 4080 SUPER for any of these alternatives would result in a negligible change in frame rates in Minimum, likely within a few frames per second of the numbers recorded here.

The Verdict

The benchmark data unequivocally shows that this PC can run Minimum with excellent performance. The verdict by resolution is clear. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 174.3 FPS, which is nearly three times the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, all settings are also playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 114.0 FPS, still nearly double the required 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the answer is mostly yes. The High preset, with an average of 80.6 FPS, is fully playable and is the recommended maximum. The Medium (93.0 FPS) and Low (123.9 FPS) presets are also playable. The only caveat is the Ultra preset, which averages 58.5 FPS and falls just short of the 60 FPS threshold. For a strict 60 FPS lock at 4K, players should select the High preset. If they prefer the visual quality of Ultra and can tolerate a slightly lower average frame rate, it remains viable, but the data shows it is not officially classified as "playable" by the benchmark's standards.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling of frame rates across resolutions and presets reveals the distinct roles of the CPU and GPU in this game. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extraordinarily high, with the Low preset hitting 356.0 FPS. The performance scaling from Low to Ultra (356.0 to 174.3 FPS) shows a significant drop, but the absolute numbers are so high that the system is likely not bottlenecked by a single component. The CPU's strong multi-core performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32544) and high single-core performance (4594) are sufficient to feed the GPU at these frame rates.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440 and then 3840x2160, the frame rates decrease, and the gap between presets narrows. For example, at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 181.7 FPS. At 1440p, this difference is 115.4 FPS, and at 4K, it is 65.4 FPS. This pattern indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. The RTX 4080 SUPER's compute power (52.22 TFLOPS) is being taxed more heavily as the pixel count increases, while the CPU's workload remains relatively constant.

The data suggests that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU has enough headroom to keep the GPU fully utilized, even at the Low preset. The GPU's performance scaling with settings is the dominant factor. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as the Ultra preset drops below 60 FPS while the CPU could likely handle more. In summary, the CPU plays a supporting role, ensuring the GPU is fed with data, but the GPU is the definitive driver of frame rates in Minimum, especially at higher resolutions and quality settings.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K with all settings maxed out?*

A: No. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the average FPS is 58.5. This is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset at 4K, which averages 80.6 FPS, is the highest quality setting that meets the 60 FPS requirement.

Q: What is the highest quality preset that maintains over 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 114.0 FPS. This is the most demanding setting tested at that resolution, and it remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its direct predecessor in this game?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER's average benchmark score (54209) is very close to that of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 0.1% lower. This indicates that in-game performance in Minimum would be virtually identical between the two cards.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p with Low settings?

A: The data suggests not. At 1920x1080 Low, the average FPS is 356.0. The Intel Core i5-14600KF has a high single-thread score (Passmark 4273) and multi-thread score (38697), which provides ample processing power to support such high frame rates without limiting the GPU.

Q: Which settings are considered "playable" at 4K?

A: According to the verdict data, the playable settings at 3840x2160 are High, Low, and Medium. High is the best playable setting, with an average FPS of 80.6. The Ultra setting is not classified as playable because its average FPS of 58.5 is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this specific CPU+GPU combo rank against other tested combinations in this game?

A: This combination ranks 306th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the top 8.2% of all systems tested, indicating a very high level of performance relative to the entire benchmark database.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a rank of 306 out of 3712 tested combinations in Minimum. This puts the system in the top 10% of all configurations tested, confirming its status as a high-end performer for this title. The high ranking is a direct result of the CPU and GPU both being in the 86th and 90th percentiles of their respective categories, according to the benchmark data. This combination provides a robust platform that excels at high resolutions and high refresh rates, with the only minor shortcoming being the inability to maintain a 60 FPS average at 4K Ultra. For any other configuration of resolution and settings, the system offers a substantial performance buffer.