Minimum

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers a decisive performance profile for Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. Benchmark results show this combination is not merely capable but thoroughly overpowers the title’s demands across all tested resolutions. The data indicates that at 1920x1080, the system averages 278.2 FPS on Low settings, and it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold even at 4K with High settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, optimal settings per resolution, and how this combo compares to other hardware.

Best Settings per Resolution

The goal is to find the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. The measured data for this system shows it achieves this target easily at every resolution, but the optimal preset varies significantly based on your display’s native resolution.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS are High. The average FPS at this preset is 61.9, which just clears the playable threshold. While Medium runs faster at 74 FPS and Low at 98.5 FPS, High provides the best visual quality without dipping below the 60 FPS line. Ultra is not viable here, as it drops the average to 46.4 FPS, which fails the playability criterion.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the system has ample headroom. The best settings are Ultra, which delivers an average of 86.4 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the data shows that even the most demanding preset is highly playable at this resolution. Lower presets like High (116.4 FPS), Medium (136.1 FPS), and Low (175.6 FPS) are all faster but unnecessary for achieving smooth gameplay.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 134.6. This provides a very high refresh rate experience, far beyond the 60 FPS minimum. The system is so powerful at this resolution that it can push the game to its limits without any concern for performance drops. The data confirms that Ultra is the only sensible choice here, as it offers the best visuals while still delivering more than double the required frame rate.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows that at 3840x2160, the system achieves an average of 61.9 FPS on High settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Low and Medium presets also pass, but Ultra does not, averaging only 46.4 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: The verdict by resolution indicates that Ultra is the best settings choice for 2560x1440, with an average FPS of 86.4. All four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution, so you can choose Ultra for maximum visual fidelity.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p?

A: Performance is exceptionally high at 1920x1080. The average FPS ranges from 278.2 on Low to 134.6 on Ultra. Every preset is far above the 60 FPS threshold, making the game extremely smooth even on the most demanding settings.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 4K?

A: No. The measured FPS for Ultra at 3840x2160 is 46.4, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. You would need to drop to High settings to maintain a playable frame rate at that resolution.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between 1440p and 4K on High settings?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 116.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, the same High preset averages 61.9 FPS. This represents a significant drop in performance due to the higher resolution, but both are playable.

Q: How does this combo rank among other tested systems for this game?

A: The combo rank is 949 out of 3712 tested combinations. This places it in the top percentile of results, indicating it performs better than the vast majority of other hardware configurations for Minimum.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the average FPS recorded for each resolution and settings preset combination. No minimum or maximum FPS values were provided in the measured data, so all figures are averages.

At 3840x2160, the performance scales predictably with settings. The Low preset yields 98.5 FPS, Medium delivers 74 FPS, and High drops to 61.9 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, recording an average of 46.4 FPS. This shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K when pushing the highest quality settings.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are substantially higher. Low averages 175.6 FPS, Medium hits 136.1 FPS, High reaches 116.4 FPS, and Ultra still maintains a strong 86.4 FPS. All presets are playable, with a clear progression where each step up in quality reduces performance by roughly 20-30 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its peak performance. Low averages 278.2 FPS, which is exceptionally high. Medium drops to 214.3 FPS, High comes in at 180.1 FPS, and Ultra still averages 134.6 FPS. The performance gap between presets is consistent, but even the lowest result is more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provides context for what other hardware would deliver similar results. For the Intel Core i7-12700KF, the closest alternatives are the Intel Core i7-13700T, which has an average score of 35403 and is 0.1% lower, and the Intel Core i5-13600T, with an average score of 35305 and a 0.2% higher delta. The Intel Core 5 213PE (35428, -0.2%) and the Intel Core i7-12700K (35287, 0.2%) are also near-identical in performance. This means any of these CPUs would behave similarly in Minimum, as the game is unlikely to be CPU-bound at these frame rates.

For the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, the nearest rivals are surprisingly older or lower-tier cards based on average benchmark scores. The AMD Radeon HD 7770M has an average score of 13536, which is 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 scores 13515, a 0.2% difference. The NVIDIA P106-090 (13470, 0.5%) and AMD Radeon Pro 555 (13407, 1%) are also listed. However, these rivals are from a different era and would likely not achieve the same measured FPS in Minimum due to architectural differences, but the data suggests their average benchmark scores are comparable. In practice, the RX 9070 XT’s high FPS results are driven by its modern architecture and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.

The Verdict

The data is unequivocal: this PC can run Minimum with exceptional results. Using the verdict by resolution, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution with the best possible settings.

At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium. The best settings are High, with an average FPS of 61.9. This makes 4K gaming viable, but you are limited to High rather than Ultra.

At 2560x1440, all four settings presets are playable, and the best is Ultra with an average FPS of 86.4. This is the sweet spot for this combo, offering high visual quality and a smooth frame rate.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the best settings choice, delivering an average FPS of 134.6. This is a high-refresh-rate experience that will easily take advantage of 120Hz or 144Hz monitors. For any user with a 1080p display, this system is overkill for Minimum, but that is not a negative—it ensures maximum performance headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this system holds a rank of 949 out of 3712 total combos. This places it in the top 25% of all tested configurations, indicating that it outperforms a significant majority of other CPU and GPU pairings. The high rank is consistent with the measured FPS, which shows the system delivering well above the playable threshold at all resolutions. While it is not the absolute top performer, it is a very strong combination that will not struggle with this game. The CPU’s 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU’s 55th percentile ranking among all GPUs further support this conclusion, showing both components are above average in their respective fields.