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Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination shows a clear progression of performance as resolution and graphical load change. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates, with the Low preset averaging 155 FPS. Moving up to Medium, the average drops to 119 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS. The High preset maintains an average of 100 FPS, while the Ultra preset still clears the playable threshold comfortably at 76 FPS on average. Every setting at this resolution stays well above the 60 FPS playability mark.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down but remain largely playable across most presets. The Low preset averages 100 FPS, which matches the High preset result at 1080p. Medium produces an average of 77 FPS, with a minimum of 65 FPS and a maximum of 88 FPS. High drops to an average of 64 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset falls short, averaging 49 FPS, which does not meet the playability standard.

The 3840x2160 results show a significant performance penalty. Low averages 54 FPS, missing the 60 FPS target. Medium averages 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS. High averages 35 FPS, while Ultra drops to 26 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach the playable threshold, indicating that this resolution is not viable for smooth gameplay with this hardware pairing.

The minimum and maximum frame rate data is only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the spread from 101 to 137 FPS shows a 36 FPS range. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 23 FPS, from 65 to 88. At 4K Medium, the range tightens further to 12 FPS, from 35 to 47. This suggests frame pacing becomes more consistent as resolution increases, though the overall average drops substantially.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for this game, the Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2929 out of 3712 tested combos. This places the pairing in the lower portion of the overall distribution, roughly in the 21st percentile of all recorded configurations. The ranking reflects the GPU as the limiting factor, since the CPU is far more capable than the graphics card in absolute terms.

The combination's position among 3712 entries means a large number of other hardware pairings deliver higher frame rates in this title. The rank is influenced by the RTX 2060's modest standing in the GPU hierarchy, as the card sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs in the database. Meanwhile, the i7-13700K ranks at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, creating a notable imbalance in the system's overall capability profile.

For a game released in 2014, the absolute rank might seem low, but the recorded FPS numbers show that the pairing is still competitive at lower resolutions. The 1080p results, especially the 155 FPS Low and 119 FPS Medium figures, demonstrate that the system can handle the game well when resolution demands are moderate. The rank becomes less favorable at higher resolutions, where the GPU's limitations become more pronounced.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the CPU and GPU each have close performance neighbors that would produce similar results in this game. For the Intel Core i7-13700K, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores nearly identically, with a delta of -0.2 percent, meaning the two processors are virtually interchangeable in terms of average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is also extremely close at -0.3 percent, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 both sit at +0.5 percent above the i7-13700K. Any of these CPUs paired with the RTX 2060 would yield nearly the same frame rates, since the GPU would remain the bottleneck in most scenarios.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 matches the RTX 2060 almost exactly, with a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Radeon 680M is just 0.1 percent behind, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM trails by 0.6 percent. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is 0.8 percent behind the RTX 2060 in average benchmark score. All of these graphics solutions would produce similar FPS results when paired with the i7-13700K, meaning users with any of these GPU alternatives would see broadly comparable performance in this game.

The practical implication is that swapping the CPU for any of its nearest rivals would change the measured FPS by less than half a percent, which is imperceptible in real gameplay. Swapping the GPU for one of its nearest rivals would likewise keep frame rates within a narrow band. The system's overall behavior in this title is therefore determined more by the GPU tier than by which specific near-identical component is installed.

The Verdict

The recorded data answers the core question directly. At 1920x1080, this system can run Minimum at every preset above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 76 FPS, which clears the playable threshold with margin. The High preset averages 100 FPS, Medium averages 119 FPS, and Low averages 155 FPS. All four settings at 1080p are playable.

At 2560x1440, three presets remain playable: High averages 64 FPS, Medium averages 77 FPS, and Low averages 100 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 49 FPS, which does not meet the 60 FPS standard. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the playable threshold. The closest is Low at 54 FPS, followed by Medium at 41 FPS, High at 35 FPS, and Ultra at 26 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is clear. For 1080p, the system runs the game at Ultra settings with an average of 76 FPS. For 1440p, the best playable setting is High with an average of 64 FPS. For 4K, there are no playable settings, so the system cannot maintain 60 FPS at any preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU becomes the dominant constraint as resolution increases, while the CPU's headroom remains largely unused. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore result of 30745 and a single-core result of 2116, placing it at the 89th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU, by contrast, sits at the 58th percentile, with a Passmark G3D score of 14111.

At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough that the CPU is likely feeding the GPU adequately, but the GPU is still the limiting factor. The jump from 76 FPS at Ultra to 155 FPS at Low shows that graphical settings have a massive impact, which points to GPU-bound performance. If the CPU were the bottleneck, lowering graphics settings would not produce such large FPS gains.

At 1440p, the GPU's load increases, and the frame rates drop accordingly. The gap between Low at 100 FPS and Ultra at 49 FPS widens to 51 FPS, compared to a 79 FPS gap at 1080p. This indicates that the GPU is working harder at higher resolutions, and the CPU's role diminishes further. At 4K, the GPU is overwhelmed, with the best preset averaging only 54 FPS. The CPU likely has significant idle capacity, but the GPU cannot render frames fast enough to use it.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this interpretation. Dropping from 1080p to 1440p reduces the Low preset average from 155 to 100 FPS, a 35 percent decrease. Dropping further to 4K reduces it to 54 FPS, another 46 percent decrease. These large drops are consistent with GPU-bound performance, where pixel count directly drives render time.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 76 FPS. This is the highest quality option available and it still provides 16 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold. The High preset offers 100 FPS, Medium offers 119 FPS, and Low offers 155 FPS, but Ultra is the best choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, averaging 64 FPS. This is only 4 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, so it is a tighter margin than at 1080p. Medium averages 77 FPS and Low averages 100 FPS, but High provides the best visual quality among the playable options. The Ultra preset at 49 FPS is not viable.

At 3840x2160, there is no best setting because no preset reaches 60 FPS. The closest option is Low at 54 FPS, but it falls short of the playability standard. Users targeting 4K would need to consider different hardware or accept frame rates below the threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run the game at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, the average frame rate is 76 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: The High preset is the best playable option at 2560x1440, averaging 64 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 49 FPS and is not playable.

Q: Are any 4K settings playable with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average is 54 FPS on the Low preset, which does not meet the 60 FPS standard. All other 4K presets average between 26 and 41 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in this system?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 matches the RTX 2060 with a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Radeon 680M is 0.1 percent behind, the RTX 3050 OEM is 0.6 percent behind, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 is 0.8 percent behind.

Q: What is the frame rate range for the Medium preset at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average is 119 FPS, with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS.

Q: Which component limits performance more at higher resolutions?

A: The GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. The RTX 2060's 58th percentile standing among GPUs contrasts with the CPU's 89th percentile, and the large frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K indicate GPU-bound performance.