Minimum

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Minimum, with 4K playable only at reduced settings. Benchmark data places this combo at rank 1688 out of 3712 tested configurations, indicating a solidly above-average pairing. The measured frame rates show a clear pattern: the system excels at lower resolutions, maintains high refresh rates at 1440p, and struggles with the most demanding 4K presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearby rivals that would produce nearly identical in-game performance. The Core i7-13700K sits at the 89th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46881. Its closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores 46971 — a negligible 0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is similarly close at 47022 (0.3% faster), while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 both trail by 0.5% with scores of 46654 and 46653 respectively. For gaming purposes, these four processors would be effectively interchangeable, with no perceptible frame rate difference in Minimum.

On the graphics side, the Radeon RX 6750 XT holds the 71st percentile among all GPUs, averaging 26011 in benchmark scores. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon R9 M395X at 25891, a mere 0.5% behind. The AMD FirePro W7100 (25856) and AMD FirePro D700 (25842) follow at 0.6% and 0.7% deficits, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile comes in at 25740, trailing by 1.1%. These deltas are all within a tight 1.1% band, meaning any of these GPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates. The RTX 3080 Ti Mobile's presence in this group is notable — it suggests that mobile variants of high-end desktop cards can match this desktop GPU's performance in this specific title.

Choosing any of these alternative components would shift the measured FPS figures by less than one frame per second across all tested settings, making them invisible in real-world gameplay. The practical takeaway: if the i7-13700K or RX 6750 XT is unavailable, any of these near-equivalents would deliver the same experience in Minimum.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals which component limits this game. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system produces 104.5 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at Ultra drops this to 65.7 FPS — a 37% reduction. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the frame rate collapses to 36.3 FPS, another 45% drop. This steep scaling curve indicates the GPU becomes progressively more dominant as resolution increases, which is typical for a third-person shooter with modern rendering demands.

The CPU's strength is evident at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system hits 215.4 FPS, a figure that suggests the i7-13700K's 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom. The 3dmark results reinforce this: a max-thread score of 12412 and a single-thread score of 1136 show balanced performance across both lightly and heavily threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745 further confirms the CPU can feed the GPU without bottlenecking even at high frame rates.

At 1440p, the balance shifts. The gap between Low (135.7 FPS) and Ultra (65.7 FPS) is a 2.1x difference, whereas at 1080p the same preset gap is 2.1x as well (215.4 vs 104.5). This consistency suggests the GPU is the primary constraint at both resolutions — the CPU handles the frame generation, and the GPU determines how many pixels it can fill. At 4K, the pattern intensifies: Ultra drops to 36.3 FPS while Low reaches 72.9 FPS, a 2.0x spread. The RX 6750 XT's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth become the limiting factor here, as the higher pixel count demands more memory throughput.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold. The most demanding option, Ultra, averages 104.5 FPS — comfortably above playability with room for high refresh rate displays. Medium (167.1 FPS) and High (139.6 FPS) offer even smoother experiences, but Ultra's 104.5 FPS is the optimal choice for visual quality without sacrificing responsiveness.

At 2560x1440, Ultra remains viable at 65.7 FPS. This is the best setting that stays above 60 FPS, though the margin is thinner than at 1080p. High (88.1 FPS) and Medium (106.9 FPS) provide additional headroom for demanding scenes, but the data shows Ultra is playable. The low preset at 135.7 FPS is available for competitive play, but unnecessary for hitting the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. Ultra (36.3 FPS), High (49.6 FPS), and Medium (55.3 FPS) all fall below 60 FPS. Only Low averages 72.9 FPS, clearing the threshold with a 12.9 FPS margin. This is the only 4K preset that maintains playability, and it requires accepting significantly reduced visual fidelity. The 49.6 FPS at High is particularly close to playable, but the data clearly shows it misses the 60 FPS target.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at all three tested resolutions, but with important caveats. At 1920x1080, all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with Ultra delivering 104.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true: every preset clears 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 65.7 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low achieves playability at 72.9 FPS; the remaining presets fall short, with Medium at 55.3 FPS being the closest miss.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at maximum settings, while 4K requires dropping to Low. The 65.7 FPS at 1440p Ultra is above the 60 FPS threshold but not by a large margin, meaning frame rate dips in busy scenes could approach the boundary. The 4K Low result at 72.9 FPS is more comfortable, but the visual compromise is substantial. For players prioritizing visual quality, 1440p Ultra is the sweet spot; for competitive play, 1080p Low at 215.4 FPS offers the highest refresh rate potential.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce 215.4 FPS average, Medium reaches 167.1 FPS, High achieves 139.6 FPS, and Ultra settles at 104.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 51.5% reduction, showing a consistent cost for each quality tier. All four settings are well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making this resolution ideal for high refresh rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, frame rates remain strong but show the expected resolution penalty. Low averages 135.7 FPS, Medium 106.9 FPS, High 88.1 FPS, and Ultra 65.7 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p costs approximately 37% of performance at every preset, which aligns with the 78% increase in pixel count. Ultra's 65.7 FPS is the only setting that approaches the 60 FPS boundary, while the others maintain comfortable margins.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits become apparent. Low averages 72.9 FPS, Medium 55.3 FPS, High 49.6 FPS, and Ultra 36.3 FPS. The progression shows a 50% reduction from Low to Ultra. Medium's 55.3 FPS is the closest any non-Low setting gets to playability, missing by 4.7 FPS. High and Ultra fall significantly short, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The 4K results indicate this combination is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for less demanding titles or lower quality presets.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K with high settings?*

A: No. At 3840x2160, High settings average 49.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only Low settings at 72.9 FPS are playable at 4K.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 average 65.7 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

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

A: The Core i7-13700K scores 46881 on average, just 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 5900's 46971. The difference is negligible for gaming performance.

Q: Is the RX 6750 XT significantly faster than its closest GPU rival?

A: No. The RX 6750 XT averages 26011, only 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M395X at 25891. The performance gap is imperceptible in practice.

Q: What frame rate does Ultra settings achieve at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system averages 104.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high refresh rate displays.

Q: Which 4K preset comes closest to 60 FPS without reaching it?

A: Medium settings at 3840x2160 average 55.3 FPS, missing the 60 FPS threshold by 4.7 FPS. High (49.6 FPS) and Ultra (36.3 FPS) fall further behind.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3712 tested combinations, this pairing of Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 1688th in Minimum. This places it in the upper half of all tested systems, specifically at the 45.5th percentile. The ranking reflects a balanced configuration that performs strongly at lower resolutions but loses ground at 4K. The CPU's 89th percentile standing (relative to all CPUs) combined with the GPU's 71st percentile creates a system where the graphics card is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p and 1440p, the rank would likely be higher due to the CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates, but the 4K results drag the overall ranking down. Players using this system should target 1440p Ultra for the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the data confirms this is where the combination operates within its optimal range.