Minimum

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers a dominant performance in Minimum, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. The data confirms this is a top-tier combination for this title, securing the 5th rank out of 3,712 tested combos. Benchmark results show that even the most demanding settings at 4K produce an average of 73 FPS, while lower resolutions yield frame rates exceeding 400 FPS. This combination is effectively overkill for the game's requirements, offering headroom for high-refresh-rate displays at 1440p and 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a linear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160 (4K), the combination produces an average of 96 FPS at High settings. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 114 FPS, with a minimum of 97 FPS and a maximum of 131 FPS. Low settings at 4K push the average up to 149 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 73 FPS. The 4K results show that the GPU remains the primary bottleneck, as the frame rate scales consistently with the graphical workload.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance jump is substantial. High settings average 178 FPS, while Medium settings reach 212 FPS, with a minimum of 180 FPS and a maximum of 244 FPS. Low settings at 1440p achieve an average of 277 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain a strong 136 FPS average. The 1440p data indicates that the combination has ample headroom, as even the most demanding preset nearly doubles the 60 FPS threshold.

The 1920x1080 (1080p) results are where this combination truly excels. Low settings produce an average of 430 FPS, while Medium settings reach 329 FPS, with a minimum of 280 FPS and a maximum of 379 FPS. High settings average 276 FPS, and the Ultra preset still delivers 210 FPS. These figures are far beyond what any standard 60 Hz or 144 Hz display can utilize, making the CPU the limiting factor at this resolution. The data shows that the combination is capable of pushing frame rates that are several times higher than the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates a clear shift in component roles as resolution changes. At 4K, the GPU is the dominant factor, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling between presets. The difference between Low (149 FPS) and Ultra (73 FPS) settings at 4K is roughly 2x, which aligns with the GPU's workload scaling. The RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensure that memory capacity is never a constraint, even at 4K Ultra.

At 1440p, the balance begins to shift. The frame rate gap between Low (277 FPS) and Ultra (136 FPS) narrows to about 2x, but the absolute numbers suggest that the CPU is starting to play a more significant role. The i5-14600KF's 14 cores and 20 threads, with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, provide sufficient single-thread performance to feed the GPU at these higher frame rates.

At 1080p, the CPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The difference between Low (430 FPS) and Ultra (210 FPS) is still significant, but the absolute frame rates are so high that the CPU's processing limits are being approached. The data shows that the GPU is capable of rendering far more frames than the CPU can issue draw calls, particularly at Low settings where the GPU workload is minimal. This is typical behavior for a high-end GPU paired with a strong mid-range CPU in a less demanding title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 5th out of 3,712 tested combos in Minimum. This top-tier ranking places it in the 99.9th percentile of all tested configurations. The RTX 5090 D's GPU benchmark score of 77,712 places it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, while the i5-14600KF's average benchmark score of 49,394 places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, which scores 76,904 (1.1% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, which scores 78,940 (1.6% higher). The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 16 GB variants score 79,396 and 79,605, respectively, showing a 2.1% and 2.4% advantage over the RTX 5090 D in synthetic benchmarks. However, these rival scores do not translate directly to gaming performance, as the RTX 5090 D's architecture is optimized for real-time rendering.

The CPU's nearest rivals show a tight cluster. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49,228 (0.3% lower), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49,196 (0.4% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48,995 (0.8% lower). The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49,796, which is 0.8% higher. This indicates that the i5-14600KF is competitively positioned within its performance class, and the combination's 5th place ranking in-game is a result of both components working well together.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally shows that this PC can run Minimum at playable frame rates. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and every measured configuration exceeds this by a significant margin. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 73 FPS, which clears the threshold by 21.7%. The High preset averages 96 FPS, Medium averages 114 FPS, and Low averages 149 FPS. All four settings at 4K are playable.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 136 FPS, more than doubling the threshold. The High preset averages 178 FPS, Medium averages 212 FPS, and Low averages 277 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 210 FPS, while the Low preset reaches 430 FPS. The verdict by resolution confirms that all resolutions and settings are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at each resolution: 73 FPS at 4K, 136 FPS at 1440p, and 210 FPS at 1080p.

This combination is not just playable; it is exceptionally well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming. The minimum frame rates recorded at Medium settings — 97 FPS at 4K, 180 FPS at 1440p, and 280 FPS at 1080p — indicate that frame time consistency is strong, with no dips below the playable threshold. The data suggests that users with 144 Hz or 240 Hz monitors can fully utilize their displays at 1080p and 1440p, and even 4K Ultra settings provide a smooth experience on standard 60 Hz displays.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: All four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — maintain an average above 60 FPS at 3840x2160. The Ultra preset averages 73 FPS, which is the most demanding setting that stays above the threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5090 D scores 77,712 in the average benchmark. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76,904 (1.1% lower), while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940 (1.6% higher). The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 16 GB score 79,396 and 79,605, respectively.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 430 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 210 FPS. This represents a 220 FPS difference, or approximately 2.05x scaling between the least and most demanding presets.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1440p?

A: The data shows a balanced load at 2560x1440. The frame rate scales from 277 FPS at Low to 136 FPS at Ultra, indicating that both components are contributing. The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads provide enough throughput to avoid becoming a bottleneck at this resolution.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded across all tested configurations?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 97 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, confirming consistent frame delivery.

Q: How many total combinations were tested for this game?

A: The data set includes 3,712 tested combinations. This specific Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination ranks 5th overall.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 73 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for maximum visual quality at 4K, as it clears the threshold by 13 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 136 FPS. This provides a significant margin above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for high refresh rates on capable displays. The 1440p Ultra experience is over twice as fast as the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 210 FPS. This is the highest average FPS among the Ultra presets across all resolutions, and it provides more than enough headroom for 144 Hz or 240 Hz displays. The minimum FPS at 1080p Medium settings is 280 FPS, indicating that even the most demanding preset at this resolution will not cause noticeable frame drops.