Minimum

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience for Minimum, with the data showing that 60 FPS is achievable at Ultra settings in both of those resolutions. At 4K, the combination is more constrained, with only Low settings crossing the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this is a strong high-refresh 1440p setup rather than a native 4K machine for this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest settings preset that achieves over 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: The benchmark results show that the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 delivers an average of 98 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes Ultra the best settings choice for 1080p, as all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: Can this PC handle 2560x1440 gaming with the highest possible quality?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset produces an average of 63.8 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS threshold. The data confirms that all four presets at 1440p are playable, with High settings delivering 85.9 FPS and Medium reaching 98.8 FPS.

Q: How does the system perform at 3840x2160 resolution?

A: 4K gaming is limited. Only the Low preset at 3840x2160 achieves a playable average of 68.8 FPS. Medium settings drop to 56.9 FPS, High falls to 42.6 FPS, and Ultra dips to 34.4 FPS, all of which fall short of the 60 FPS target.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: The gap is substantial. At 1080p, the Low preset averages 205.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 98 FPS. This represents a performance reduction of roughly half when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The combination ranks 1980th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the field. This percentile position reflects a system that is capable but not at the extreme top end for this specific title.

Q: Is there a significant difference between High and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: Yes, the performance cost of Ultra is noticeable. High settings at 1440p average 85.9 FPS, while Ultra averages 63.8 FPS. The 22.1 FPS drop is a meaningful trade-off for the extra visual fidelity, though both remain above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU data, the Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881, which places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals show remarkably similar performance levels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971, a negligible 0.2% difference, meaning users would see virtually identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is similarly close at 47022, just 0.3% ahead. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654, which is 0.5% behind, and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 matches that at 46653, also 0.5% behind. For Minimum, any of these CPUs would produce statistically indistinguishable results when paired with the same GPU.

On the graphics side, the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT achieves an average benchmark score of 27425, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile scores 27435, a 0% difference, making it the closest direct equivalent in raw compute terms. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 scores 27565, which is 0.5% higher, despite being a different class of card. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is 1.1% behind at 27135, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 scores 27839, which is 1.5% ahead of the RX 6700 XT. In practical terms for Minimum, these GPUs would deliver nearly identical average FPS at the same settings and resolution, with differences well within run-to-run variance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset produces an average of 205.3 FPS, which is more than three times the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings deliver 158.9 FPS, High settings reach 129.9 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains a strong 98 FPS average. This resolution is clearly where the combination excels, offering headroom for high refresh rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. The Low preset averages 130.1 FPS, which is still double the playable threshold. Medium settings deliver 98.8 FPS, High settings produce 85.9 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 63.8 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with roughly a 35-40% reduction in average FPS across most presets, reflecting the increased pixel workload.

At 3840x2160, the system faces significant challenges. The Low preset is the only playable option, averaging 68.8 FPS. Medium settings fall to 56.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold but still playable for some users. High settings average 42.6 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 34.4 FPS. The 4K results show a steep falloff in performance, indicating that this resolution demands more GPU horsepower than the RX 6700 XT can provide for high-quality settings in this title.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low settings offer roughly double the FPS of Ultra settings. At 1080p, the difference is 107.3 FPS (205.3 vs 98.0). At 1440p, the difference is 66.3 FPS (130.1 vs 63.8). At 4K, the difference is 34.4 FPS (68.8 vs 34.4). This scaling suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong single-thread performance (1136 in 3dmark single thread) helps maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions.

The Verdict

The verdict data is clear: this PC can run Minimum with strong performance at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles at 4K. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets are playable, with the best experience coming from the Ultra preset at an average of 98 FPS. This comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth, high-quality experience.

At 2560x1440, the system also clears the 60 FPS bar on all presets. The Ultra preset averages 63.8 FPS, which is just above the playable threshold, while High settings offer a more comfortable margin at 85.9 FPS. Users prioritizing frame rate stability might prefer High settings, but Ultra is technically playable.

The 3840x2160 resolution tells a different story. Only the Low preset achieves a playable average of 68.8 FPS. Medium settings at 56.9 FPS, High at 42.6 FPS, and Ultra at 34.4 FPS all fall short of the 60 FPS target. For 4K gaming, users would need to accept Low settings or consider lowering the resolution. The data indicates that this combination is best suited for 1440p Ultra or 1080p Ultra gaming, where it delivers excellent performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals which component dominates in this game. At 1920x1080, the CPU's capabilities are more visible. The i7-13700K's strong multi-threaded performance (30745 in Cinebench R23 multi-core) helps drive the high frame rates seen at Low settings, where the GPU has less work to do. The 205.3 FPS average at 1080p Low suggests the system is not GPU-limited at this point, with the CPU providing ample headroom.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take a more prominent role. The drop from 205.3 FPS at 1080p Low to 130.1 FPS at 1440p Low represents a 36.6% reduction, which aligns with the increased pixel count. The RX 6700 XT's 13.21 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 384.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient for this resolution, but the data shows diminishing returns as settings increase.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting factor. The 4K results show a dramatic performance collapse, with even the Low preset barely exceeding 60 FPS. The RX 6700 XT's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus is likely a constraint at this resolution, as the higher pixel workload requires more memory bandwidth and fill rate. The CPU's role diminishes significantly at 4K, as the frame rates drop to levels where even a less powerful processor could keep up.

The settings scaling also tells a story. At every resolution, moving from Low to Ultra reduces FPS by approximately half, which is a hallmark of GPU-bound performance. This consistency suggests that the RX 6700 XT is the primary determinant of frame rates in Minimum, with the i7-13700K providing sufficient headroom to avoid CPU bottlenecks at all tested resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 1980th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the 53rd percentile of all tested configurations, meaning slightly more than half of the tested systems perform better. Given that the CPU ranks in the 89th percentile and the GPU in the 72nd percentile individually, the combined ranking is dragged down by the GPU's relative position.

The ranking reflects the system's balanced but not top-tier status. The CPU is a high-end part with excellent benchmark scores (46881 average, with strong single-thread performance of 4333 in Passmark), while the GPU is a mid-to-upper range card that performs well at 1080p and 1440p but lacks the raw power for 4K Ultra gaming. In the context of Minimum, this ranking means the system will handle the game well at mainstream resolutions, but users with 4K displays or expectations of maximum settings at high frame rates would need to look at higher-tier GPU options.

The gap between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's mid-tier percentile highlights an imbalance for this specific workload. The i7-13700K has significant headroom to drive even more powerful GPUs, suggesting that users upgrading the graphics card in the future would see substantial performance gains without needing to change the processor. For Minimum specifically, the current combo delivers a satisfying experience at 1080p and 1440p, with the data showing playable frame rates at Ultra settings in both resolutions.