Minimum

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a robust performance profile for Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The measured data shows this combination handles the game with significant headroom at most settings, though 4K Ultra presents a notable challenge. The combination ranks in the 1113th position out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of all tested systems for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional framerates across all settings. The Low preset produces an average of 265.1 FPS, which is the highest measured result for this combination at any resolution. Moving to Medium yields 201.7 FPS, while High drops to 167.9 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains a strong 129.3 FPS average. These figures indicate the CPU-GPU pairing is far from being a bottleneck at this resolution.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains very high but shows expected scaling. The Low preset averages 171.5 FPS, Medium achieves 128.1 FPS, and High reaches 110.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution still clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably with an average of 82.6 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows roughly a 35% to 40% reduction in framerate across settings, which is typical for a demanding game at higher pixel counts.

At 3840x2160, the results reveal the limits of this configuration. The Low preset manages 90.3 FPS, and Medium holds up well with 69.6 FPS. However, High drops to 59 FPS, just under the playable threshold, and Ultra falls significantly to 42 FPS. This is the only resolution where the combo fails to maintain 60 FPS on the higher presets. The gap between Medium and High at 4K is 10.6 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is larger at 17 FPS, suggesting the Ultra preset imposes a substantial additional load on the GPU.

No minimum or maximum framerate data was recorded for any resolution or setting, so the analysis relies solely on average framerates. The data indicates a consistently smooth experience based on averages alone, though variance cannot be assessed from the provided information.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo holds the 1113th rank out of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum, placing it in the 70th percentile of all tested systems. This is a strong position, though not a top-tier one. The CPU itself ranks in the 89th percentile against all CPUs in the database, while the GPU sits in the 69th percentile against all GPUs. The disparity between these percentiles suggests the GPU is the more limiting component in this pairing.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 46881, which places it just slightly below the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (46971, a 0.2% gap) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47022, a 0.3% gap). It sits marginally above the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (46654) and Intel Xeon w3-2535 (46653), both by 0.5%. These are all very close scores, indicating that for CPU-bound scenarios, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical performance.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 23877, which is 0.6% above the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (23736) and 1.1% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (23628). It trails the AMD Radeon RX 6800S (24063) by 0.8% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (24170) by 1.2%. These margins are tight, meaning the RX 9070's performance in this game is very comparable to those four GPUs.

Given the CPU's high percentile ranking and the GPU's more modest one, the measured framerates in Minimum are likely more dependent on the GPU's capabilities, especially at higher resolutions where pixel throughput becomes the dominant factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 129.3 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best playable setting, achieving an average of 82.6 FPS. This is still well above 60 FPS, providing a comfortable margin for framerate dips.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is Medium, which averages 69.6 FPS. High falls below the threshold at 59 FPS, and Ultra is significantly lower at 42 FPS. This makes Medium the optimal choice for 4K gaming on this hardware.

Similar Performance Alternatives

From the nearestRivals data for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 is the closest match, with an average score just 0.2% higher than the Core i7-13700K. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is also nearly identical at 0.3% higher. On the lower side, the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 are both 0.5% slower. In practical terms, any of these four CPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable framerates in Minimum when paired with the same GPU, assuming the game is not heavily GPU-limited.

For the GPU, the closest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (0.6% faster), the AMD Radeon RX 6800S (0.8% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (1.1% faster), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (1.2% slower). These deltaPct values are all within a narrow band, so swapping the RX 9070 for any of these cards would yield very similar average framerates at each resolution and setting. The GTX TITAN Z being slightly faster on average suggests it might edge out the RX 9070 by a couple of frames per second in some scenes, while the RTX 2080 SUPER would trail by a similar margin.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K with the High preset?*

A: No. The measured average framerate at 3840x2160 with High settings is 59 FPS, which falls just below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 1440p, with an average framerate of 82.6 FPS. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 5900?

A: The Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 9 5900's score of 46971. The performance difference is negligible.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more likely to limit performance in this game?

A: The GPU ranks in the 69th percentile against all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 89th percentile against all CPUs. The lower GPU percentile suggests the graphics card is the more likely bottleneck, particularly at higher resolutions.

Q: What framerate does the Low preset achieve at 1920x1080?

A: The Low preset at 1080p produces an average of 265.1 FPS, which is the highest measured framerate for this combo across all resolutions and settings.

Q: Does the Ultra preset at 4K come close to being playable?

A: No. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages only 42 FPS, which is 18 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold and 27.6 FPS below the Medium preset's average at the same resolution.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum successfully at all three tested resolutions, but with important caveats at 4K. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold with ease, with the Ultra preset averaging 129.3 FPS. This resolution offers the best experience, with high framerates and full graphical settings available.

At 2560x1440, the system also runs every preset above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 82.6 FPS. This provides a strong balance between visual quality and performance, making 1440p Ultra the sweet spot for this hardware.

At 3840x2160, the system can only maintain 60 FPS on the Low and Medium presets. Medium achieves 69.6 FPS, which is playable but represents a significant step down from the High settings available at lower resolutions. High falls just short at 59 FPS, and Ultra is not viable at 42 FPS. For 4K gaming, users should stick to Medium settings to stay above the playable threshold. The data clearly indicates that this combination is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for those willing to compromise on settings.