Minimum

The Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers a wide range of performance in Minimum, a third-person shooter released on June 25, 2014. The recorded data shows that this pairing is capable of high frame rates at standard resolutions, but struggles to maintain playable performance at 4K with higher presets. The benchmark results provide a clear picture of how the system scales across resolutions and settings, with the CPU and GPU each taking on distinct roles depending on the workload.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces excellent results across all presets. The Low preset averages 187.2 FPS, while Medium reaches 142.3 FPS. High settings yield 120.3 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 93.6 FPS. These numbers indicate that the system has significant headroom at Full HD, with every setting comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected decline from the increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 122.6 FPS, Medium drops to 90.4 FPS, and High settles at 76.8 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 57.4 FPS, which places it just below the 60 FPS playability threshold. This resolution represents a balance point where the system can handle most presets smoothly, but the most demanding option begins to strain the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the performance drop becomes pronounced. The Low preset averages 67.1 FPS, which remains playable, but Medium drops to 49.2 FPS and High falls to 39.7 FPS. The Ultra preset averages only 33.8 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The data shows that 4K requires significant compromises, with only the lowest settings keeping the frame rate above 60 FPS.

Across all resolutions, the recorded data shows no min or max FPS values, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The pattern is consistent: higher resolutions and higher presets reduce performance proportionally, and the gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i7-13700K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER becomes evident when comparing performance scaling across resolutions. The CPU, which sits in the 89th percentile of all tested processors, provides ample compute headroom. Its 16 cores and 24 threads, along with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, ensure that processing power is rarely the limiting factor in this title.

The GPU, a Turing-architecture card with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 2560 shading units, takes on the primary responsibility as resolution increases. The data shows this clearly: at 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, suggesting that the CPU is feeding the GPU efficiently and the graphics card has enough bandwidth to handle the workload. However, at 1440p and especially 4K, the frame rates drop significantly, indicating that the RTX 2070 SUPER's 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance become the bottleneck.

The scaling between presets reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 93.6 FPS, which is substantial but still leaves Ultra above 60 FPS. At 4K, the same preset jump results in a 33.3 FPS difference, with Ultra falling to 33.8 FPS. This compression at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is saturated and cannot translate settings changes into proportional frame rate gains.

The CPU's role is more visible at lower resolutions, where the high frame rates (187.2 FPS at 1080p Low) require the processor to handle game logic and draw calls quickly. The i7-13700K's benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745 and a single-core score of 2116, support its capability to drive these frame rates without becoming a constraint.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, maintaining an average of 93.6 FPS. This represents the most demanding settings that stay well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the recorded data confirms that the system has enough performance headroom to handle maximum quality.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the optimal selection, averaging 76.8 FPS. While Medium and Low also clear the threshold, High offers the best visual quality among playable options. The Ultra preset at 57.4 FPS falls below the playability threshold, so it is not recommended.

For 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, with an average of 67.1 FPS. This is the sole setting at 4K that remains above 60 FPS. Medium at 49.2 FPS and High at 39.7 FPS do not meet the threshold, and Ultra at 33.8 FPS is far from playable. The data indicates that 4K requires accepting significant graphical compromises with this hardware combination.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2255 out of 3712 tested combinations in Minimum. This places the system in the lower half of the database, which is notable given the strong CPU performance. The ranking reflects the GPU's limitations, particularly at higher resolutions where the RTX 2070 SUPER's age becomes apparent.

The CPU itself ranks highly among processors, with an average benchmark score of 46881 and a percentile of 89. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores 46971 (a 0.2% difference), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 at 47022 (0.3% higher). The Intel Xeon w3-2535 and AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX are both 0.5% behind, with scores of 46653 and 46654 respectively. These margins are minimal, indicating that the i7-13700K is competitive with other high-end processors.

The GPU, with an average benchmark score of 20282 and a percentile of 65, sits closer to its rivals. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 (1% higher), while the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile reaches 20534 (1.2% higher). The Intel Arc B570 and Arc A750 score 20556 and 20582 respectively, both about 1.3% to 1.5% higher. These small deltas show that the RTX 2070 SUPER is not far from more recent mid-range options, but the performance gap becomes more significant in gaming workloads like Minimum.

The combination's rank of 2255 out of 3712 suggests that many other systems outperform it, likely due to more modern GPUs. However, the CPU's strength partially compensates, and the system remains viable for the game at lower resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 1080p with maximum settings?*

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 93.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets at this resolution are playable.

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

A: The High preset is the best playable option at 2560x1440, averaging 76.8 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 57.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Is 4K resolution viable with this combination?

A: Only the Low preset at 3840x2160 is playable, averaging 67.1 FPS. Medium (49.2 FPS), High (39.7 FPS), and Ultra (33.8 FPS) all fail to reach 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 is 0.2% higher at 46971, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is 0.3% higher at 47022. The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 are both 0.5% lower at 46654 and 46653 respectively.

Q: What is the GPU's ranking relative to other graphics cards?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282 and sits in the 65th percentile. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, scores 1% higher at 20480, while the Intel Arc B570 is 1.3% higher at 20556.

Q: Does the system have enough performance headroom for future use?

A: At 1080p, the system has substantial headroom, with even Ultra averaging 93.6 FPS. At 1440p, the headroom is reduced but still present, with High at 76.8 FPS. At 4K, the system is limited to Low settings.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER can run Minimum effectively, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with every preset from Low to Ultra maintaining frame rates above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset, averaging 93.6 FPS, provides a smooth and visually rich experience.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable with High, Medium, or Low settings, with High delivering 76.8 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 57.4 FPS, narrowly missing the threshold, so players should stick to High for optimal performance.

At 3840x2160, the system is limited to the Low preset, which averages 67.1 FPS. Higher settings fail to reach 60 FPS, with Medium at 49.2 FPS, High at 39.7 FPS, and Ultra at 33.8 FPS. This resolution requires significant compromises and is only recommended for players willing to accept reduced visual quality.

The verdict by resolution confirms these findings. For 1080p, all presets are playable, with Ultra as the best setting. For 1440p, High is the best playable preset. For 4K, only Low achieves the 60 FPS threshold. Overall, this combination is a strong performer for Minimum at standard resolutions, but it is not suited for high-fidelity 4K gaming.