Minimum

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is a formidable combination for running Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. The data shows this combo ranks 1361 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top third of all possible pairings. This position is driven by a CPU that falls in the 89th percentile against all processors and a GPU in the 75th percentile against all graphics cards. The benchmark results indicate that this system delivers high frame rates across most settings and resolutions, though it encounters a clear limitation at 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1361 out of 3712 means that roughly 63% of tested pairings perform worse, making this a solidly above-average configuration. This ranking is a product of two strong components: the i7-13700K achieves an average benchmark score of 46881, while the RTX 3070 Ti scores 29945 in its own benchmarks. The CPU's percentile standing of 89 is notably higher than the GPU's 75, suggesting that the processor has more headroom relative to its peers than the graphics card does.

At 1920x1080, the system's performance is exceptional, with the Ultra preset producing an average of 120.9 FPS. This drops to 77.3 FPS at 2560x1440 Ultra, which remains comfortably playable. The bottleneck becomes apparent at 3840x2160, where the Ultra preset falls to 39 FPS, failing to meet the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows a consistent pattern: the higher the resolution, the more the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as evidenced by the scaling from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The relative importance of the CPU versus the GPU shifts dramatically across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system is largely CPU-bound, as even the demanding Ultra preset achieves 120.9 FPS, while the Low preset reaches 240.9 FPS. The scaling between settings is significant but not extreme, indicating that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the workload at this resolution. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 120 FPS, showing that the GPU still plays a substantial role, but the CPU is never the limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert its influence more strongly. The Ultra preset delivers 77.3 FPS, while Low reaches 154.4 FPS. The performance gap between settings widens compared to 1080p, suggesting the GPU is working harder. The data shows that the i7-13700K's strong single-thread and multi-thread capabilities—evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1136 and 3dmark_max_threads score of 12412—ensure the CPU does not become a bottleneck even as the GPU load increases.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. The High preset yields 54.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, while Medium achieves 61.3 FPS and Low reaches 82.1 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 39 FPS, a 43 FPS difference from Low. This pattern confirms that at 4K, the RTX 3070 Ti's 8 GB of GDDR6X memory and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at maximum settings, while the CPU retains ample headroom.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, but only at Low and Medium settings. The data shows 82.1 FPS at Low and 61.3 FPS at Medium, both of which clear the 60 FPS threshold. High and Ultra presets fall short at 54.5 FPS and 39 FPS, respectively.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming with this hardware?

A: The Ultra preset is fully playable at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 77.3 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

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

A: The i7-13700K's average benchmark score of 46881 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (46971, -0.2% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47022, -0.3% delta). It also sits close to the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (46654, +0.5% delta) and Intel Xeon w3-2535 (46653, +0.5% delta).

Q: Is the RTX 3070 Ti a better performer than the RX 6800?

A: The data indicates they are essentially tied. The RTX 3070 Ti scores 29945, while the AMD Radeon RX 6800 scores 30095, a delta of -0.5%. The NVIDIA card also sits within 0.5% of the RTX 2080 Ti (29783).

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average is 153.9 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes High settings an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors, as the system has significant headroom.

Q: Does the Ultra preset at 4K ever become playable with this combo?

A: No. The measured average FPS for 3840x2160 Ultra is 39, which is far below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only resolution and preset combination that fails to meet the minimum playability standard.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals by average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (46971, -0.2% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47022, -0.3% delta). These processors would deliver effectively identical performance in Minimum, as the 0.2-0.3% differences are negligible. The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (46654, +0.5% delta) and Intel Xeon w3-2535 (46653, +0.5% delta) are also within half a percent, meaning users upgrading from any of these would see no measurable change in frame rates.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (29928, +0.1% delta) is the closest match, followed by the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (30095, -0.5% delta). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (29783, +0.5% delta) and AMD Radeon RX 6700 (30433, -1.6% delta) are also near equivalents. In practice, all four cards would produce nearly identical average FPS in Minimum at every resolution and preset, with differences of at most a few frames. The data suggests that swapping the RTX 3070 Ti for any of these alternatives would not change which settings are playable at each resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Medium, which achieves an average of 61.3 FPS. The Low preset offers higher performance at 82.1 FPS but sacrifices visual quality. High settings fall just short at 54.5 FPS, and Ultra is not viable at 39 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering 77.3 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset produces 101.7 FPS, Medium 118.1 FPS, and Low 154.4 FPS, but none of these are necessary given Ultra's playability.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is fully playable with an average of 120.9 FPS. This is the optimal combination of visual fidelity and performance. The High preset reaches 153.9 FPS, Medium 184.3 FPS, and Low 240.9 FPS, but Ultra is the clear recommendation for the best experience.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Minimum. The verdict by resolution confirms that all settings at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 exceed 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, Low and Medium presets are playable, with Medium providing the best balance at 61.3 FPS. The system's weakest point is 4K Ultra, which fails to reach the playable threshold at 39 FPS.

For users with a 1080p or 1440p monitor, this combo offers a flawless experience at maximum settings. The data shows that the i7-13700K's high single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 1136) and the RTX 3070 Ti's substantial compute power (21.75 TFLOPS FP32) work together to eliminate any CPU-side bottlenecks at these resolutions. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, but the system still handles Medium settings with 61.3 FPS, which is sufficient for smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the average FPS values are as follows: Low is 240.9, Medium is 184.3, High is 153.9, and Ultra is 120.9. The scaling between Low and Ultra is a 120 FPS drop, showing a 50% reduction in performance when moving to maximum settings. All presets are far above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the data shows 154.4 FPS for Low, 118.1 FPS for Medium, 101.7 FPS for High, and 77.3 FPS for Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 77.1 FPS, indicating the GPU is working harder at this resolution. Every preset remains playable, with even the most demanding setting maintaining 77.3 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the measured averages are 82.1 FPS for Low, 61.3 FPS for Medium, 54.5 FPS for High, and 39 FPS for Ultra. The Low to Ultra difference is 43.1 FPS. The High and Ultra presets fail to meet the 60 FPS requirement, while Low and Medium succeed. The data does not include min or max FPS values, so the analysis relies solely on average performance. The pattern across all resolutions demonstrates that the RTX 3070 Ti has sufficient power for 1080p and 1440p at any setting, but 4K requires reducing settings to Medium or lower to maintain smooth frame rates.