Minimum

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is an exceptionally powerful combination for Minimum, ranking 178th out of 3,712 tested combos. This places the setup in the top 5% of all configurations tested for this title, and the measured FPS data confirms it delivers a decisively smooth experience across every resolution and preset tested, from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The Core i5-14600KF and RTX 5080 combination achieves a rank of 178 out of 3,712 tested combos in Minimum. This is a top-tier result, indicating that this pairing is among the most capable configurations for this game. The data shows that this combo is not merely playable but is positioned for high-refresh-rate displays. The CPU itself sits in the 90th percentile among all CPUs tested, and the GPU is in the 87th percentile among all GPUs, reinforcing that both components are high performers in their respective categories. When compared to its closest rivals, the i5-14600KF’s average benchmark score of 49,394 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which scores 49,228, a delta of just 0.3%. Similarly, it is within 0.8% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245, which scores 48,995, and trails the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 by only 0.8%, which scores 49,796. On the GPU side, the RTX 5080’s average score of 56,083 is 0.6% higher than the AMD Radeon 8060S (55,757) and 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698). This data indicates that while the combo is powerful, it is flanked by hardware with very similar compute capabilities, meaning the in-game performance is driven by the specific optimizations for Minimum rather than raw compute advantage alone.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall rank of this combination in Minimum?*

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 178th out of 3,712 tested combos, placing it in the top percentile of configurations for this game.

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, the verdict data confirms that all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at 3840x2160 resolution, with the Ultra preset achieving an average of 62 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best performing option, with an average FPS of 121.5, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 8060S?

A: The RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56,083, which is 0.6% higher than the AMD Radeon 8060S's score of 55,757, indicating a very slight performance edge in synthetic tests.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded at any resolution?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 376.1, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combo?

A: The data shows the CPU is in the 90th percentile and the GPU is in the 87th percentile. The benchmark scores for the CPU (49,394) and GPU (56,083) are both high, and the FPS results show no bottleneck at any tested resolution, as all presets exceed 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high. The Low preset delivers an average of 376.1 FPS, while Medium reaches 289.2 FPS and High hits 242.5 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset at 1080p maintains an average of 187.9 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains very high. The Low preset averages 243.2 FPS, Medium averages 184.6 FPS, High averages 158.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 121.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, the performance begins to show more strain but still stays well above the playable threshold. The Low preset averages 131.2 FPS, Medium averages 100.7 FPS, High averages 86 FPS, and Ultra averages 62 FPS. The data shows a consistent trend: as resolution increases, the average FPS drops, but the gap between Low and Ultra remains substantial. For example, at 1080p, Ultra is exactly half the FPS of Low (187.9 vs 376.1), but at 4K, Ultra is less than half of Low (62 vs 131.2). This suggests that the GPU is the primary scaling factor, with the CPU providing enough headroom to avoid bottlenecking even at the highest frame rates. No minimum or maximum FPS values are available in the data, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. The verdict data confirms that all settings at all three resolutions are playable, meaning every measured configuration clears the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest recorded average being 62 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Minimum at the highest level. The verdict by resolution is unequivocal: at 3840x2160, all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are listed as playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 62 FPS. At 2560x1440, every preset is also playable, with Ultra achieving 121.5 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra reaching 187.9 FPS. The data confirms that this combination clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and every settings preset tested. The only setting that approaches the threshold is 4K Ultra at 62 FPS, which still maintains a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS line. For gamers targeting 60 FPS, this setup provides substantial headroom. For those with high-refresh-rate monitors, the 1080p and 1440p results show that the system can push far beyond 60 FPS, with 1080p Low reaching 376.1 FPS and 1440p Low reaching 243.2 FPS. The RTX 5080’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for this title, and the i5-14600KF’s 14 cores and 20 threads ensure no CPU-side limitation. This is a definitive "yes" for playing Minimum at maximum settings on any resolution up to 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals data, several other CPUs and GPUs would deliver very similar performance in Minimum. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is the closest match, with an average score of 49,228, a delta of just 0.3% from the i5-14600KF’s 49,394. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196, 0.4% delta) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (48,995, 0.8% delta) are also effectively identical in compute performance. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49,796, which is 0.8% higher than the i5-14600KF, meaning it would be marginally faster in CPU-bound scenarios. For the GPU, the AMD Radeon 8060S is the closest rival, with a score of 55,757, a 0.6% delta from the RTX 5080’s 56,083. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698, 0.7% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828, 2.3% delta) are also very close in performance. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57,367, which is 2.2% higher than the RTX 5080, making it a slightly faster alternative. In practice, swapping the CPU for any of the listed rivals would result in a sub-1% change in average compute performance, which is unlikely to produce a measurable difference in Minimum’s FPS. Similarly, swapping the GPU for the RX 8060S or RX 6750 GRE would yield nearly identical frame rates, while the RX 9070 GRE could provide a few extra FPS. The data shows that this combination is at the center of a cluster of similarly performing hardware, so users with any of these rivals would expect comparable gameplay experiences.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is the Ultra preset. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 187.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 121.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 62 FPS. In all three cases, Ultra is the best visual setting available while still maintaining an average FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows that the system has enough performance headroom to run the highest quality preset at every resolution tested. The margin at 4K is slim (62 FPS vs the 60 FPS threshold), but it is still a clear pass. For users who prioritize higher frame rates over visual fidelity, the Low preset at 4K yields 131.2 FPS, Medium yields 100.7 FPS, and High yields 86 FPS. At 1440p, the Low preset reaches 243.2 FPS, and at 1080p, Low reaches 376.1 FPS. The verdict data confirms that all settings are playable, but Ultra is the recommended choice for the best visual experience without sacrificing the 60 FPS target. The measured FPS values indicate that there is no scenario where the game dips below the playable threshold, making this an ideal configuration for maxing out Minimum’s graphical options.