Minimum

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination delivers a strong performance profile for Minimum, with benchmark data indicating that the system is capable of handling the game across a wide range of settings. The pairing produces a measured combo rank of 1925 out of 3712 tested configurations, placing it in the upper half of all systems evaluated for this title. At 1080p, the system exceeds 100 FPS on the highest preset, while 1440p remains playable at Ultra settings with an average of 63.8 FPS. The data shows that the primary limitation emerges at 4K, where only the Low preset maintains an average above 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearest rivals that would produce nearly identical in-game behavior. For the Intel Core i7-12700KF, the closest comparable processor is the Intel Core i7-12700K, which scores 35287 in aggregate benchmarks against the 12700KF’s 35365 — a delta of just 0.2%. This means that swapping to the K-variant would yield virtually indistinguishable frame rates in Minimum. The Intel Core i7-13700T and Intel Core i5-13600T are also near-identical performers, with deltas of -0.1% and 0.2% respectively. The Intel Core 5 213PE trails by only 0.2% as well. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would maintain the same performance ceiling, and the system’s overall FPS would not change measurably.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT’s nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile, which scores 27435 against the RX 6700 XT’s 27425 — a delta of 0%. This indicates that a laptop-class RTX 4070 would produce essentially the same frame rates. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is also remarkably close, scoring 27565 with a delta of -0.5%, meaning the RX 6700 XT is only half a percent behind a flagship desktop GPU from the previous generation in this game’s workload. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 round out the list, with deltas of 1.1% and -1.5% respectively. For users considering alternative hardware, these five components represent the performance envelope surrounding this specific combination.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Minimum reveals a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the dominant factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s headroom allows it to keep pace at lower settings. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 206.7 FPS on Low settings and 101 FPS on Ultra, indicating that the RX 6700 XT is the primary driver of performance; the i7-12700KF’s 12 cores and 20 threads provide ample processing power to feed the GPU at these frame rates. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down proportionally — 130.1 FPS on Low and 63.8 FPS on Ultra — which is consistent with a GPU-bound workload where pixel throughput dictates the output.

The scaling between resolutions and presets confirms this interpretation. From 1080p Low to 1440p Low, the average FPS drops from 206.7 to 130.1, a reduction of approximately 37%, which aligns with the increase in pixel count. From 1440p Low to 4K Low, the average falls to 69.5 FPS, another 47% decrease. This consistent degradation across resolution steps indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at every setting level. The CPU’s role becomes more apparent at 1080p High, where the system sustains 129 FPS — a figure that would be difficult to achieve with a weaker processor, but the data does not suggest any CPU bottleneck at any tested configuration. The i7-12700KF’s 3.60 GHz base clock and 5.00 GHz boost clock, combined with 25 MB of shared L3 cache, are sufficient to keep the RX 6700 XT fully utilized.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers four resolutions and four settings levels, with average frame rates recorded for each configuration. At 3840x2160, the system produces 69.5 FPS on Low, 52.5 FPS on Medium, 47.9 FPS on High, and 38.2 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial — a 31.3 FPS difference — demonstrating that the RX 6700 XT’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth become strained when pixel counts rise. Minimum and maximum FPS values were not recorded for any resolution, so the analysis relies solely on averages.

At 2560x1440, the system delivers 130.1 FPS on Low, 99.9 FPS on Medium, 84.9 FPS on High, and 63.8 FPS on Ultra. Every preset at 1440p clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Ultra being the only setting that sits close to that line. The transition from Medium to High costs 15 FPS, while High to Ultra costs an additional 21.1 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant rendering load. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 206.7 FPS on Low, 158.8 FPS on Medium, 129 FPS on High, and 101 FPS on Ultra. All four settings at 1080p are comfortably above 100 FPS, with the Low preset nearly doubling the Ultra figure. The data shows a consistent trend: each step from Low to Ultra reduces performance by roughly 25-30% at every resolution.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is unambiguous. At 3840x2160, the only playable setting is Low, which produces an average of 69.5 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Ultra dropping to 38.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, and the best setting is Ultra at 63.8 FPS. This means users can run the game at maximum visual quality at 1440p while maintaining an average above 60 FPS, though the margin is slim — just 3.8 FPS above the threshold. At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS with substantial headroom, and the best setting is Ultra at 101 FPS, which is 41 FPS above the playable line.

For users targeting 4K, the system can handle Minimum only at Low settings. The data shows that the RX 6700 XT lacks the raw compute power to sustain higher presets at this resolution, despite its 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 throughput. At 1440p, the system is fully playable at all settings, and at 1080p, it is more than capable of delivering high-refresh-rate gameplay. The overall verdict is that this combination is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Minimum, with 4K requiring significant compromises in visual fidelity.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K with High settings?*

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 47.9, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only the Low preset at 4K achieves playable performance, with an average of 69.5 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p on this system?

A: The best setting at 2560x1440 is Ultra, which produces an average of 63.8 FPS. This is the highest preset available and it remains above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RX 6700 XT compare to the RTX 3090 in this game?

A: The RX 6700 XT scores 27425 in aggregate benchmarks, while the RTX 3090 scores 27565. The delta is -0.5%, meaning the RX 6700 XT is only half a percent slower than the RTX 3090.

Q: Is the i7-12700KF or the i7-12700K the better choice for this game?

A: The two processors are statistically identical. The i7-12700KF scores 35365, and the i7-12700K scores 35287, a delta of 0.2%. Either CPU will produce the same frame rates in Minimum.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 158.8, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: Does the system meet the 60 FPS target at 4K with any preset besides Low?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 52.5 FPS, High averages 47.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 38.2 FPS. Low is the only preset that exceeds 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 1925 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places the system in the 52nd percentile of all configurations evaluated, meaning approximately 48% of tested systems perform better and 52% perform worse. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance — evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28838 — and the GPU’s mid-to-high tier positioning, which sits at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. The CPU’s 85th percentile ranking among all processors indicates that the i7-12700KF is not the limiting factor; rather, the RX 6700 XT’s 72nd percentile standing defines the system’s overall capability. In the context of Minimum, this rank is respectable, as the game’s 2014 release date means it does not demand the latest hardware, allowing this combination to deliver playable performance at most resolutions and settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which achieves an average of 69.5 FPS. This is the only playable option at 4K, and it provides a 9.5 FPS margin above the threshold. At 2560x1440, the best setting is Ultra, with an average of 63.8 FPS. This preset delivers the highest visual quality while maintaining an average above 60 FPS, though the margin is narrow. At 1920x1080, the best setting is also Ultra, which produces an average of 101 FPS. This provides a 41 FPS buffer above the playable threshold, making it the most comfortable configuration. Users seeking maximum fidelity at 1080p can run the game at Ultra without concern, while 1440p users can also select Ultra but should be aware that the frame rate hovers near the 60 FPS line. For 4K, the Low preset is the only viable choice, and even then, the system operates with limited headroom.