Minimum

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a benchmark profile for Minimum that is strongly resolution-dependent. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves playable performance across all tested settings, with an average of 92 FPS at Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the system maintains 60+ FPS on High, Medium, and Low presets, but drops to 59 FPS at Ultra. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 65 FPS, while Medium and High fall to 50 and 42 FPS respectively. The data indicates a capable 1080p and 1440p machine, with 4K requiring significant graphical compromises.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each have distinct nearest rivals that help contextualize their performance class. For the Intel Core i7-13700K, the closest comparable processors in average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (deltaPct -0.2), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (deltaPct -0.3), the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (deltaPct 0.5), and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 (deltaPct 0.5). These rivals bracket the i7-13700K within a narrow performance band, with the largest deviation being just 0.5% from the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535. The practical takeaway is that any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame pacing in Minimum, assuming the GPU remains the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 sits close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (deltaPct -0.7), the AMD Radeon R9 370X (deltaPct 1), the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (deltaPct 1), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (deltaPct 2.1). The RX 9060 trails the RTX 3060 Ti by less than one percent in average score, while it leads the R9 370X and RX 7700 by a full percent. The Pro W5500 is the furthest competitor at 2.1% behind. For Minimum, this means users upgrading from an RTX 3060 Ti or an RX 7700 would see nearly indistinguishable performance, while those coming from an older R9 370X would gain only marginal headroom.

When considering the full combo, the CPU’s 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs (avgBenchmarkScore 46881) contrasts with the GPU’s 59th percentile ranking (avgBenchmarkScore 16014). This imbalance suggests the RX 9060 is the limiting factor in most scenarios, especially at 4K where the GPU’s raw throughput dictates frame rates. The nearest rival combos would likely involve pairing the i7-13700K with an RTX 3060 Ti or RX 7700, yielding similar results in Minimum due to the narrow deltaPct margins.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Minimum reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance (3dmark_max_threads score of 12412, Cinebench R23 multi-core 30745) allows the GPU to stretch its legs, with frame rates ranging from 92 FPS (Ultra) to 187 FPS (Low). The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 95 FPS drop (from 187 to 92), indicating that the GPU’s shading and rasterization workload dominates the performance equation once settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert more influence. Low preset yields 121 FPS, while Ultra drops to 59 FPS — a 62 FPS reduction. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 79 further confirms that the RX 9060’s 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this resolution, but the Ultra preset’s 59 FPS average suggests the GPU is nearing its limits. The CPU, with its 16 cores and 24 threads, is unlikely to be the constraint here, as evidenced by the smooth scaling between presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the bottleneck. The Ultra preset averages just 32 FPS, while Low achieves 65 FPS. The gap between Low and High (65 to 42 FPS) is 23 FPS, and Medium sits at 50 FPS. This pattern shows that the RX 9060’s 21.43 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 191.4 GPixel/s pixel rate are insufficient for 4K at higher presets. The CPU’s role diminishes further, as even the Low preset at 4K (65 FPS) is lower than the Ultra preset at 1080p (92 FPS), proving that resolution scaling taxes the GPU far more than the CPU.

Preset scaling also highlights the GPU’s dominance. At 1080p, the drop from Medium to Ultra is 51 FPS (143 to 92), while at 1440p the same preset step costs 33 FPS (92 to 59). At 4K, the Medium to Ultra drop is 18 FPS (50 to 32). This decreasing delta with higher resolutions indicates that the GPU’s fixed memory bandwidth (288.0 GB/s) and ROP count (64) become saturated, making settings adjustments less impactful relative to resolution overhead.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is as follows. At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves an average of 65 FPS, making it the only playable option; Medium drops to 50 FPS, High to 42 FPS, and Ultra to 32 FPS. At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 78 FPS, which is the best playable setting; Medium runs at 92 FPS, Low at 121 FPS, but Ultra falls just short at 59 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 92 FPS, allowing full graphical fidelity while staying above the 60 FPS threshold; High runs at 120 FPS, Medium at 143 FPS, and Low at 187 FPS.

The verdict data confirms these selections, with the playable settings lists matching the measured averages. For 4K, users must accept Low settings to avoid frame rates dipping below 60 FPS. At 1440p, High is the sweet spot, offering 78 FPS with better visuals than Medium’s 92 FPS but still comfortably above the playable threshold. At 1080p, Ultra is fully viable, and the 92 FPS average provides headroom for demanding scenes, even though the min FPS data is not recorded for that preset.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at all three tested resolutions, but the playable settings vary significantly. At 1920x1080, the combo clears 60 FPS on every preset, including Ultra with an average of 92 FPS. This is the best experience, offering maximum graphical quality with substantial margin. At 2560x1440, the system achieves 60+ FPS on High, Medium, and Low, but Ultra falls to 59 FPS, so users must cap their settings at High for a consistent 78 FPS average. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 65 FPS; all other presets (Medium 50 FPS, High 42 FPS, Ultra 32 FPS) fail to reach the 60 FPS threshold.

The playable settings per resolution are: 1080p allows all four presets (Ultra, High, Medium, Low), 1440p allows three (High, Medium, Low), and 4K allows only one (Low). The best settings by resolution are Ultra at 1080p (92 FPS), High at 1440p (78 FPS), and Low at 4K (65 FPS). The data indicates that this hardware is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring a significant visual compromise to maintain playability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a complete picture of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 65 FPS with no min or max recorded; Medium averages 50 FPS with a min of 42 and max of 57; High averages 42 FPS with no min or max; Ultra averages 32 FPS with no min or max. These numbers show a steep drop as settings increase, with the Medium preset’s min FPS of 42 indicating occasional dips below the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 121 FPS; Medium averages 92 FPS with a min of 79 and max of 106; High averages 78 FPS; Ultra averages 59 FPS. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 79 shows that even at 1440p, the system maintains a comfortable buffer above 60 FPS on that setting. The Ultra preset’s 59 FPS average is just one frame shy of the threshold, making it borderline unplayable by the strict 60 FPS standard.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 187 FPS; Medium averages 143 FPS with a min of 122 and max of 165; High averages 120 FPS; Ultra averages 92 FPS. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 122 demonstrates excellent stability, and even the Ultra preset’s 92 FPS average leaves room for demanding scenes. No min or max values are recorded for the Low, High, or Ultra presets at 1080p, so the Medium preset offers the only full range data, with a 43 FPS spread between min and max.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested hardware combinations in the benchmark database, this Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 9060 pairing ranks 2179 out of 3712 combos for Minimum. This places it in the upper portion of the distribution, roughly in the 41st percentile of all combos tested. The rank reflects the GPU’s mid-tier positioning (59th percentile among all GPUs) tempered by the CPU’s strong showing (89th percentile among all CPUs).

The combo’s rank suggests that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it outperforms a majority of tested systems. The GPU’s nearest rivals, such as the RTX 3060 Ti and RX 7700, would likely produce similar rankings due to their near-identical average scores. The CPU’s high percentile does not boost the combo further because the GPU constrains overall performance at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the 4K results. For users comparing against other combos, this pairing sits comfortably above average, but it does not threaten systems with higher-tier GPUs that would rank in the top quartile.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 92 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset is the most demanding playable option at 1440p, averaging 78 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 59 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable with this hardware?

A: Only at the Low preset, which averages 65 FPS. Medium (50 FPS), High (42 FPS), and Ultra (32 FPS) all fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon RX 9060 compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti in average benchmark score?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, which is 0.7% lower than the RTX 3060 Ti’s 16129, indicating nearly identical performance.

Q: What is the CPU’s performance percentile relative to all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K is in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46881.

Q: Which preset at 1920x1080 has the highest minimum FPS?

A: The Medium preset at 1080p has a minimum FPS of 122, which is the only preset at that resolution with recorded min FPS data. The Low, High, and Ultra presets do not have min FPS values in the dataset.