Minimum

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is an overwhelmingly powerful combination for Minimum, ranking in the 96.8th percentile of all tested combos. The data shows this system not only runs the game but obliterates the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and preset, with the weakest recorded average still clearing the bar by a comfortable 7.2 FPS. This is a top-tier setup that leaves no performance headroom concerns for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 3,712 tested hardware combinations, this specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 120th. That places it in the top 3.2% of all systems in the database for Minimum performance. The rank reflects the combined capability of the Core i5-14600KF and the RTX 4090, and the measured frame rates confirm this elite standing. The data indicates this combo is not merely playable but operates in the upper echelon of performance, delivering frame rates that are multiples of the 60 FPS threshold. For context, the CPU alone sits in the 90th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 88th percentile against all GPUs; when paired, their measured in-game performance pushes the combo to the 96.8th percentile of all tested systems.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results across resolutions and presets reveal a clear pattern: the RTX 4090 is the dominant performance driver, but the CPU becomes more relevant as resolution drops. At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed. Moving from Low to Ultra settings at 4K drops the average frame rate from 137.7 FPS to 67.2 FPS, a 51.2% reduction. This large scaling with settings indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution. The Core i5-14600KF has enough headroom to feed the GPU, but the graphics card determines the final output.

At 1920x1080, the situation reverses. The Low preset yields 397.1 FPS, and the Ultra preset still produces 193.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 203.2 FPS, which is a 51.1% drop, similar in percentage to 4K. However, the absolute numbers are so high that the CPU's role becomes more prominent. At 1080p, the GPU is less burdened, so the CPU's ability to process game logic and draw calls becomes the ceiling. The data shows that at 1080p, even the most demanding preset is far beyond the refresh rate of typical monitors, meaning the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's output. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K at the same settings shows a consistent drop: for example, at Ultra, the average goes from 193.9 FPS at 1080p, to 121.3 FPS at 1440p, to 67.2 FPS at 4K. This halving of performance from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, while the smaller gaps between Low settings (397.1 to 254.7 to 137.7) underscore that the GPU is still the main constraint even at lower presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest performance rivals for the CPU and GPU provide a useful reference for what other hardware might behave similarly. For the Intel Core i5-14600KF, the closest benchmark match is the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which scores 0.3% higher in aggregate benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is also nearly identical, at 0.4% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is 0.8% higher. On the lower side, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 0.8% lower. None of these rivals would meaningfully change the Minimum experience, as the CPU is not the bottleneck in this pairing.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, the nearest rival is the Intel Arc Pro A60, which has a 0% delta in average benchmark score. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 is 0.3% higher, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% lower, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 is 2.9% lower. These GPUs are statistical equivalents in raw compute terms, but the RTX 4090's massive 24 GB GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth are unique in this group. For Minimum, any of these rival GPUs would likely produce similar frame rates, provided the CPU is strong enough. The data suggests that swapping the 4090 for the Radeon Pro W6600M would cost roughly 2.5% in GPU compute, which would translate to a negligible average FPS drop in this game.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC runs Minimum flawlessly. According to the verdict by resolution, every resolution and preset combination clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with the best settings at Ultra delivering 67.2 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra achieving 121.3 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra runs at 193.9 FPS. There is no scenario in the measured data where this combo drops below 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 67.2 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still 12% above the playable threshold. This means users can enable maximum settings at any resolution without concern for stutter or dips below playability. The RTX 4090's 24 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, and the CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads provide ample processing power.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates show a consistent hierarchy across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces 397.1 FPS average, Medium drops to 304 FPS, High to 254.9 FPS, and Ultra to 193.9 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 203.2 FPS, showing the full impact of graphical fidelity on performance. At 2560x1440, the numbers are 254.7 FPS for Low, 194.7 FPS for Medium, 161.3 FPS for High, and 121.3 FPS for Ultra. The step from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by roughly 36-38% at each preset. At 3840x2160, the results are 137.7 FPS for Low, 104.4 FPS for Medium, 86.8 FPS for High, and 67.2 FPS for Ultra. The jump from 1440p to 4K costs another 45-53% of performance depending on settings. Every single measurement exceeds 60 FPS, with the lowest being 67.2 FPS at 4K Ultra. There are no min or max FPS values provided in the data, so the analysis relies solely on averages, but the margins are so wide that variance is unlikely to cause issues. The largest absolute performance gap between settings is at 1080p, where Low and Ultra differ by 203.2 FPS, while the smallest gap is at 4K, where the same settings differ by 70.5 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings per resolution are determined by the highest preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, which runs at 67.2 FPS average. This is the only resolution where Ultra is close to the threshold, but it still clears it. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best setting, delivering 121.3 FPS average, which is nearly double the threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra runs at 193.9 FPS average, more than triple the playable threshold. In all cases, there is no need to compromise on visual quality. The data suggests that for the absolute highest fidelity at 4K, users can enable Ultra and expect an average of 67.2 FPS, which is acceptable for most displays. For those with high-refresh monitors at 1440p or 1080p, the Ultra preset will easily drive 120+ FPS, making this combo ideal for competitive play. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (397.1) is far beyond any typical monitor's refresh rate, indicating the CPU is capable of extreme frame generation when the GPU is not the bottleneck.