Minimum

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 is a capable combination for Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. This combo ranks 2872 out of 3712 tested configurations, placing it in the 77th percentile of all tested systems. The data shows that this pairing is more than adequate for smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, though it falls short of the 60 FPS target at 4K. The benchmark results indicate that while the CPU is exceptionally strong, the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2872 out of 3712 tested combinations places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems. This position is heavily influenced by the GPU’s performance, which sits at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 89th percentile among all CPUs. The discrepancy between these percentiles shows that the system’s gaming performance is held back by the graphics card, not the processor.

In practical terms, this rank means the combination is better than roughly 77% of all tested systems, but it is far from top-tier hardware. The CPU, with an average benchmark score of 46881, is nearly identical in performance to its nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (46971, 0.2% faster), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47022, 0.3% faster), the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (46654, 0.5% slower), and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 (46653, 0.5% slower). This indicates the i7-13700K is a high-end processor that will not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 19036 is similarly matched by its nearest rivals, including the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (19030, 0% difference), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile (19049, 0.1% slower), the NVIDIA Tesla K20m (19089, 0.3% slower), and the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation (18954, 0.4% faster). This confirms that the RX 6600 delivers mainstream-level graphics performance, which aligns with its 63rd percentile ranking.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear shift in component importance depending on resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is largely GPU-bound, as evidenced by the dramatic scaling from Low to Ultra settings. The average FPS drops from 158.2 at Low to 75.3 at Ultra, a reduction of 52.4%. This significant performance penalty indicates that the RX 6600 is working at its limits when graphical fidelity increases, while the i7-13700K has ample headroom to feed frames.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU’s role becomes even more pronounced. The FPS at Low settings is 98.1, which is 38% lower than the 1080p Low result. At Ultra, the system delivers 50.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a 48.5% performance drop, further confirming that the GPU is the primary constraint. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1136 and Passmark single-thread score of 4333, is not the bottleneck here.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting factor. The system cannot reach 60 FPS at any preset, with the best result being 56.4 FPS at Low settings. The gap between Low and Ultra is stark: 56.4 FPS versus 27.8 FPS, a 50.7% reduction. The i7-13700K’s multi-threaded capabilities, shown by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745, are irrelevant at this resolution because the RX 6600’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are simply insufficient for 4K rendering in this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 75.3 FPS. This leaves a comfortable 25.5% margin above the 60 FPS threshold, meaning the system can handle heavy action sequences without dropping below playable rates. The High preset delivers 99.8 FPS, while Medium hits 119.4 FPS and Low reaches 158.2 FPS, all of which are far above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, which averages 62.3 FPS. This is just 3.8% above the 60 FPS target, so there is minimal headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset runs at 78.1 FPS, providing a safer buffer, while Low achieves 98.1 FPS. Ultra falls short at 50.5 FPS, making it unplayable by the 60 FPS standard.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The closest is Low at 56.4 FPS, which is 6% below the target. Medium runs at 39.9 FPS, High at 34.8 FPS, and Ultra at 27.8 FPS. Consequently, the data indicates that 4K gaming is not viable with this hardware for this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals to the Intel Core i7-13700K are all within a 0.5% performance delta. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 are marginally faster, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 are marginally slower. In gaming scenarios, these processors would produce nearly identical frame rates, meaning users with any of these CPUs would see similar results when paired with the RX 6600.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6600’s closest competitors are the NVIDIA Quadro K6000, GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile, Tesla K20m, and RTX 2000 Ada Generation. The Quadro K6000, a professional workstation card, delivers the same average score (19030) and would behave identically in this game. The RTX 4050 Mobile, despite being a laptop chip, is only 0.1% slower, so it would offer comparable performance. The Tesla K20m is 0.3% slower, while the RTX 2000 Ada Generation is 0.4% faster. These alternatives would all produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the RX 6600, making them viable substitutes if users have them available.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 1080p with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 achieves an average FPS of 75.3, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The High preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 62.3 FPS. Ultra falls below the threshold at 50.5 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 56.4 at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS minimum. All other presets are significantly lower, with Ultra at 27.8 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881, which is within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375, AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX, and Intel Xeon w3-2535. This means gaming performance would be virtually identical across these processors.

Q: What GPU alternatives would provide similar performance?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (19030), GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile (19049), Tesla K20m (19089), and RTX 2000 Ada Generation (18954) all have average scores within 0.4% of the RX 6600’s 19036, so they would deliver nearly the same frame rates.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 158.2 FPS, while Ultra averages 75.3 FPS. This represents a 52.4% drop in performance when switching from the lowest to the highest settings.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum effectively at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K. At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable at all presets, including Ultra, which delivers 75.3 FPS. This makes the combination ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, as even the most demanding settings stay well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable at High settings (62.3 FPS) and Medium (78.1 FPS), but Ultra drops to 50.5 FPS, which falls short of the target. Players seeking a smooth experience at this resolution should stick to High or Medium presets to maintain a consistent 60+ FPS.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is clear: the system cannot maintain 60 FPS at any setting. The best case is Low at 56.4 FPS, which is barely below the threshold. This pairing is therefore not recommended for 4K gaming in this title, as the GPU lacks the raw bandwidth and processing power required. Overall, the Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combo is a solid choice for 1080p and capable at 1440p, but it is not a 4K solution.