Minimum

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers a sweeping performance envelope in Minimum, a third-person shooter released on 2014-06-25. The data shows a configuration that scales from a comfortable 52.1 FPS at 4K Ultra to 301.4 FPS at 1080p Low, placing it in the upper echelon of tested combinations. With a combo rank of 727 out of 3712, this setup sits in the top 19.6% of all tested hardware pairings for this title, indicating a high degree of headroom across most resolutions and settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU reveal an interesting divergence in how this combo compares to the broader hardware landscape. For the Intel Core i7-13700K, which holds an average benchmark score of 46881 and ranks in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, the closest alternatives are all within a 0.5% performance delta. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (46971, deltaPct -0.2) and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47022, deltaPct -0.3) are essentially identical in raw compute, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (46654, deltaPct 0.5) and Intel Xeon w3-2535 (46653, deltaPct 0.5) trail by a negligible margin. This suggests that any of these processors would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Minimum, provided the GPU remains the limiting factor.

On the GPU side, the situation is more peculiar. The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT has an average benchmark score of 13745, yet it ranks only in the 55th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 660M (13812, deltaPct -0.5), NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile (13821, deltaPct -0.5), AMD Radeon RX 570X (13871, deltaPct -0.9), and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT (13543, deltaPct 1.5). The first three of these are far less powerful cards on paper, which hints that the benchmark aggregation may be skewing the comparison. The RX 9070 XT, being only 1.5% ahead in this metric, is the most realistic direct competitor in gaming workloads. For practical purposes, a system with any of these four rival GPUs paired with a similarly performing CPU would deliver comparable frame rates in Minimum, though the RX 9070 XT is the only one that matches the RX 7900 XT's intended performance class.

CPU and GPU Roles

Benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the dominant constraint in Minimum, but the CPU becomes less relevant as resolution drops. At 3840x2160, the gap between Low (103 FPS) and Ultra (52.1 FPS) settings is a substantial 50.9 FPS, showing that pixel throughput is the primary bottleneck. The GPU's raw compute, rated at 51.48 TFLOPS FP32, is being taxed heavily by the higher pixel count, while the CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads remain underutilized. Moving to 2560x1440, the spread narrows slightly: Low runs at 190.9 FPS and Ultra at 95.8 FPS, a difference of 95.1 FPS. This wider absolute gap indicates the GPU still dominates, but the CPU's single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 1136) begins to matter more as frame rates climb.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's role becomes more pronounced. Low settings produce 301.4 FPS, which approaches the practical ceiling for many display refresh rates, and the delta between Low and Ultra (145.9 FPS) is 155.5 FPS. The fact that the CPU can push over 300 FPS at 1080p Low suggests it is not a limiting factor until very high frame rates, where its boost clock of 5.40 GHz and single-thread capabilities shine. The scaling pattern across resolutions—where 1080p Low is roughly 2.9x faster than 4K Ultra—confirms that the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking even at the highest frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings tiers. At 3840x2160, the configuration achieves 66.6 FPS on High, 103 FPS on Low, 82.2 FPS on Medium, and 52.1 FPS on Ultra. The step from Medium to High costs 15.6 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 14.5 FPS, indicating a relatively linear scaling curve at this resolution. No minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the results jump significantly: 123 FPS on High, 190.9 FPS on Low, 149.4 FPS on Medium, and 95.8 FPS on Ultra. The transition from High to Ultra is the most punishing, with a 27.2 FPS drop, while Low to Medium costs 41.5 FPS. This resolution offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as even Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin. The 1080p results are equally impressive: 193.3 FPS on High, 301.4 FPS on Low, 230.6 FPS on Medium, and 145.9 FPS on Ultra. At this resolution, even the most demanding preset nearly triples the playable threshold of 60 FPS, making the system overkill for standard 60 Hz monitors but ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 727 out of 3712 tested combinations, this pair sits comfortably in the top fifth of all systems benchmarked in Minimum. The rank reflects the combined capability of the Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT, which together deliver a level of performance that places them ahead of 79.3% of all tested hardware configurations. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all processors is slightly higher than the GPU's 55th percentile, suggesting that the processor is relatively stronger in the broader market context. However, the measured FPS data shows the GPU is the limiting factor in this game, so the combo's overall rank is likely constrained by the graphics card's performance in Minimum specifically.

The rank becomes more meaningful when considering the game's age and genre. As a 2014 third-person shooter, Minimum is not particularly demanding by modern standards, which explains why this high-end combination achieves such lofty frame rates. The 52.1 FPS at 4K Ultra is the only sub-60 result, and it is close enough that a minor settings tweak (dropping to High) yields a comfortable 66.6 FPS. This indicates the combo is well-matched for the game's requirements, with the CPU providing ample headroom for the GPU to operate at full capacity.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: this PC can run Minimum at 60 FPS or above across nearly all tested configurations. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High (66.6 FPS), Low (103 FPS), and Medium (82.2 FPS), with Ultra falling short at 52.1 FPS. The best setting at this resolution is High, which delivers 66.6 FPS and clears the 60 FPS threshold with 6.6 FPS to spare. At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable, with Ultra achieving 95.8 FPS and Low reaching 190.9 FPS. The best setting here is Ultra, providing a 35.8 FPS margin above the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system is unequivocally overpowered for this title. All settings are playable, with Ultra hitting 145.9 FPS, High at 193.3 FPS, Medium at 230.6 FPS, and Low at a staggering 301.4 FPS. The best setting is Ultra, which maintains 145.9 FPS—more than double the playable threshold. For gamers targeting 60 FPS, this combo offers massive headroom at 1080p and 1440p, and even at 4K, the only compromise is dropping from Ultra to High, which still yields a smooth experience. The data clearly shows that this system will not struggle with Minimum under any reasonable gaming scenario.

FAQ

*Q: Can the Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT achieve 60 FPS at 4K Ultra in Minimum?*

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 52.1, which falls short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. Dropping to High settings raises the average to 66.6 FPS, making High the highest playable preset at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440 for this combo?

A: The best settings at 2560x1440 are Ultra, which achieves an average of 95.8 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS, with a comfortable 35.8 FPS margin.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, scores 46971, a delta of -0.2%. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47022) is -0.3% different, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (46654) and Intel Xeon w3-2535 (46653) are both 0.5% different.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important for performance at 1080p in this game?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes more influential as frame rates climb above 200 FPS. The 16-core, 24-thread processor with a 5.40 GHz boost clock pushes Low settings to 301.4 FPS, indicating the GPU is still the primary bottleneck, but the CPU's single-thread performance (1136 in 3dmark_single_thread) prevents it from being a limiting factor.

*Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems in Minimum?*

A: This combination ranks 727 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 19.6% of all configurations. This indicates that the vast majority of tested systems perform worse than this setup in Minimum.

Q: Does the GPU's percentile ranking reflect its in-game performance?

A: The GPU ranks in the 55th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 13745, but its in-game performance is exceptional. The measured FPS data shows it easily exceeds 60 FPS at 1440p Ultra and 1080p Ultra, suggesting the percentile ranking may be skewed by benchmark-specific workloads rather than gaming performance in Minimum.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 66.6 FPS. Medium (82.2 FPS) and Low (103 FPS) also qualify, but High offers the best visual quality while maintaining playability. At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best choice, delivering 95.8 FPS. This setting provides the highest visual fidelity while keeping a 35.8 FPS buffer above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra again takes the top spot with 145.9 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold and leaves significant headroom for demanding scenes or future patches. The data shows that this system is capable of running Minimum at maximum quality settings at 1440p and 1080p, with only 4K requiring a modest reduction from Ultra to High for a smooth experience.