Minimum

The Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter from 2014. The benchmark data shows this pairing is more than capable of handling the title, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and presets. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, contextualizes the combo’s standing, and clarifies which component drives the experience at each setting level.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally fast. With Low settings, the average frame rate hits 259.2 FPS. Moving to Medium yields 200.1 FPS, while High settings deliver 166.7 FPS. Even at the most demanding Ultra preset, the average remains high at 123.9 FPS. This indicates that at 1080p, the system has massive headroom, likely never being constrained by the CPU or GPU.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down but remains well above playable thresholds. The Low preset averages 167 FPS. Medium produces 128.2 FPS, and High settings still achieve 110 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 81 FPS, which is a significant drop from the 1080p Ultra figure but still comfortably smooth. This suggests a shift from a CPU-bound scenario at 1080p to a more balanced load at 1440p.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the GPU begins to assert its dominance. The Low preset averages 90 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings drop to 67.6 FPS, and High settings land at 60.1 FPS, which is right at the playable threshold. The Ultra preset, however, falls below the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 45.6 FPS. This is the only configuration in the data set that fails to maintain 60 FPS, highlighting the GPU’s limits at 4K with maximum settings.

The data shows no min or max FPS values, only averages, meaning the reported figures represent the typical experience rather than worst-case or best-case scenarios. The progression from 1080p to 4K shows a clear trend: performance degrades by roughly 35-50% with each step up in resolution, depending on the preset.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this specific CPU-GPU pair holds a comboRankInGame of 1166 out of 3712 total combos. This places it in the top 31.4% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing for a game that is over a decade old. The percentile rankings for the individual components corroborate this: the CPU sits in the 89th percentile against all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 85th percentile against all GPUs.

The ranking suggests that while this is not an absolute top-tier configuration for Minimum, it is firmly in the upper echelon. The fact that it ranks higher than 68.6% of other combos, despite the game’s age, indicates that the hardware is not the limiting factor. The bottleneck for 4K Ultra performance is the GPU, but the overall combo ranking shows that the i7-13700K and RX 6800 XT work well together, avoiding severe imbalances that could drag the score down. The data implies that for most users, this setup would be considered high-end for this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

The goal is to find the most demanding preset that still maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which achieves 123.9 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available, and the system clears the playable threshold by a wide margin.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 81 FPS. This preserves the maximum visual fidelity while still providing a substantial cushion above the 60 FPS target. The drop from 123.9 FPS to 81 FPS is notable but does not compromise playability.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which averages exactly 60.1 FPS. This is a razor-thin margin, but it meets the playable threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K, with its 45.6 FPS average, is not viable for smooth gameplay. Therefore, users targeting 4K must compromise on settings, choosing High over Ultra to maintain fluid motion. The data suggests that Medium (67.6 FPS) and Low (90 FPS) are also viable options at 4K, offering more headroom but lower visual quality.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 45.6, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 60.1 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming?

A: The data shows that Ultra settings at 2560x1440 are fully playable, with an average of 81 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Low compared to 1080p Ultra?

A: The difference is substantial. At 1920x1080, Low settings average 259.2 FPS, while Ultra settings average 123.9 FPS. This represents a performance advantage of roughly 2.1x for Low settings.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important for this game?

A: The data implies a shift. At 1080p, the high frame rates across all presets suggest a CPU limitation is less likely. At 4K, the significant drop in performance, especially at Ultra (45.6 FPS), points to the GPU as the primary bottleneck for high-resolution, high-detail gaming.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS across all tested settings is 45.6 FPS, observed at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. No minimum FPS values were provided, so this is the lowest average on record.

Q: Does this combo rank in the top half of all tested systems?

A: Yes. The combo holds a rank of 1166 out of 3712 total combos, placing it in the top 31.4% of all tested configurations for Minimum.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals a clear division of labor. At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high across the board, from 259.2 FPS on Low to 123.9 FPS on Ultra. This pattern suggests that the Intel Core i7-13700K, with its 16 cores and 24 threads, is more than sufficient to feed the GPU. The CPU’s high single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1136, likely keeps the frame rate high even when the GPU is not fully taxed.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop by roughly 35-40% across all presets. This is a typical sign of the GPU taking on more work. The RX 6800 XT, with its 4608 shading units and 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, still manages to keep Ultra settings above 60 FPS at 81 FPS. The CPU is no longer the sole driver; the GPU’s pixel throughput becomes a factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s role becomes dominant. The difference between Low (90 FPS) and Ultra (45.6 FPS) is a 44.4 FPS drop, which is much steeper than the 1080p difference of 135.3 FPS between Low and Ultra. This indicates that at 4K, the RX 6800 XT is hitting its limits. The 288.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 20.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance are simply not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra. The CPU, while powerful, is not the limiting factor here; even a faster GPU would struggle to push Ultra settings much higher at 4K. The data shows a classic bottleneck shift: CPU-bound at 1080p, balanced at 1440p, and GPU-bound at 4K.

The Verdict

The answer to whether this PC can run Minimum is a definitive yes for most scenarios. The verdictByResolution data confirms that at 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the best being Ultra at 123.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true, with Ultra at 81 FPS being the best playable setting.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The system can run the game, but not at maximum quality. The playable settings are High (60.1 FPS), Medium (67.6 FPS), and Low (90 FPS). Ultra is not playable, averaging 45.6 FPS. For 4K gamers, this means sacrificing some visual fidelity for smoothness. The data clearly shows that the RX 6800 XT is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, but this is an edge case. For the vast majority of users playing at 1080p or 1440p, this combo provides a stellar experience with maximum settings and high frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data includes nearest rivals for both the CPU and GPU, indicating what other hardware would behave similarly. For the Intel Core i7-13700K, the closest performer is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, with an average benchmark score of 46971 versus 46881 for the i7, a negligible -0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654 (0.5% delta). The Intel Xeon w3-2535 also lands nearby at 46653 (0.5% delta). All four rivals are within 0.5% of the i7-13700K’s average score, meaning any of them would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum.

For the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile, which scores 47743 versus 48477 for the RX 6800 XT, a 1.5% difference. The Intel Arc A550M scores 49737 (-2.5% delta), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti scores 49957 (-3% delta). The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50001 (-3% delta). These rivals would produce similar frame rates, with the RTX 5070 Ti and RX Vega 64 being slightly faster on average, but the differences are small enough that the user experience would be comparable. The data suggests that swapping the CPU or GPU for one of these rivals would not dramatically change the verdict for Minimum; the system would still be playable at 1080p and 1440p with high settings, and still struggle at 4K Ultra.