Minimum

The Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a robust experience in Minimum, a 2014 Third-Person Shooter. Measured data shows this pairing handles the game with high frame rates across most settings, with the only sub-60 FPS result occurring at 4K Ultra. The combo ranks in the 75th percentile of tested systems for this title, indicating strong performance headroom for a game of this era.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, the data shows playable frame rates at 4K on High, Low, and Medium settings. The average FPS at 4K High is 64.7, at Medium it is 72, and at Low it is 96.5. Only the Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 48.9 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset to use at 2560x1440?

A: The verdict data indicates that all four presets are playable at this resolution. The Ultra preset is listed as the best setting, delivering an average FPS of 85.6, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the frame rate scale when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: The performance drop is significant but leaves ample headroom. For example, at High settings, the average FPS goes from 178.3 at 1920x1080 down to 117.6 at 2560x1440. At Ultra settings, it drops from 133.5 to 85.6 average FPS.

Q: Is the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 a viable option for high-refresh-rate gaming?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 133.5. This is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold and is suitable for displays with refresh rates up to 120Hz or higher.

Q: What is the playable threshold for this game in the benchmark data?

A: The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, which is the standard baseline for smooth gameplay in the database. All verdict classifications are based on whether the average FPS meets or exceeds this value.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Minimum?*

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K and RTX 4070 combination ranks 938th out of 3712 total tested combos for this game, placing it in the top quarter of all systems tested.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data lists several CPUs with average scores very close to the Intel Core i7-13700K. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 is a near-identical match, with an average benchmark score of 46971 compared to the Intel's 46881, representing a negligible -0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is also a very close alternative, scoring 47022, which is a -0.3% delta. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 score slightly lower at 46654 and 46653 respectively, showing a +0.5% delta relative to the i7-13700K, meaning they are marginally slower.

For the graphics card, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070's nearest rival is the NVIDIA Tesla P4, which has an average score of 37628, a difference of just 0.1%. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, putting it 0.4% behind the RTX 4070. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is a bit faster, with a score of 38135 and a delta of -1.3% (indicating the RTX 4070 is slower). Finally, the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, which is 1.3% lower than the RTX 4070.

For a system using this CPU and GPU, users can expect essentially identical game performance in Minimum from a build with an AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and a Tesla P4. The RX Vega 56 would be a slightly slower but still very close GPU option, while the RTX 4080 Mobile would provide a marginal FPS improvement.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Minimum shows a clear and consistent scaling pattern across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system is never challenged. The Low preset averages 277.2 FPS, Medium averages 211.5 FPS, High averages 178.3 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 133.5 FPS. All of these figures are far beyond the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains very strong. The Low preset averages 177.7 FPS, Medium drops to 140 FPS, and High still delivers 117.6 FPS. The Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still averages 85.6 FPS, confirming that 1440p Ultra is a fully playable option for this hardware.

At 3840x2160, the scaling becomes more pronounced. The Low preset averages 96.5 FPS, which is still comfortably above the playable threshold. The Medium preset averages 72 FPS, and High averages 64.7 FPS, both of which remain playable. However, the Ultra preset is the only configuration tested that fails to clear the 60 FPS bar, with an average of 48.9 FPS. No minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded in the data, so analysis relies solely on the average figures.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly shows that this system is more than capable of running Minimum. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the verdict by resolution confirms playability at every resolution with the right settings. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the Ultra preset providing the best experience at an average of 133.5 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the system again clears the 60 FPS requirement on all presets. The best settings for this resolution are Ultra, which yields an average of 85.6 FPS. This makes 1440p Ultra the sweet spot for high-fidelity visuals without sacrificing smoothness.

The 4K results are more nuanced. The system is playable at 4K on the High, Medium, and Low presets, with average FPS of 64.7, 72, and 96.5 respectively. The High preset is designated as the best playable setting, as it offers the highest quality while still exceeding 60 FPS. The Ultra preset, with an average of 48.9 FPS, is the only setting that falls below the playable threshold and should be avoided at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling in Minimum indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU's role is more significant at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1920x1080, the gap between the Low and Ultra presets is substantial, with a difference of 143.7 FPS (277.2 vs 133.5). This large spread suggests that at 1080p, the frame rate is heavily influenced by settings, which in turn loads the GPU more. However, the absolute values are so high that neither component appears to be a limiting factor.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the frame rate at each preset drops, but the relative ordering remains. The difference between Low and Ultra is 92.1 FPS (177.7 vs 85.6). This compression of the FPS range, along with the overall drop, indicates the GPU is starting to carry more of the workload.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance is clear. The spread between Low (96.5 FPS) and Ultra (48.9 FPS) narrows to 47.6 FPS, and the absolute numbers fall dramatically. The fact that High (64.7 FPS) and Medium (72 FPS) are relatively close while Ultra (48.9 FPS) falls behind suggests that the RTX 4070's compute and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors at this resolution. The CPU, with its high single-thread and multi-thread benchmark scores (1136 and 12412 in 3DMark tests respectively), is unlikely to be a bottleneck at any resolution for a game from 2014. The data implies that for 1080p and 1440p gaming, the i7-13700K provides ample headroom, and the RTX 4070 is the component that determines the FPS ceiling as settings and resolution are pushed.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 938th out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places the system in the top 25% of all configurations tested for this game. Given that the game was released in 2014 and this is a modern high-end setup from 2022-2023, the high ranking is expected.

The percentile data for the individual components supports this strong showing. The CPU is in the 89th percentile of all tested CPUs, and the GPU is in the 81st percentile of all tested GPUs. When paired, their combined performance in Minimum is substantial, as evidenced by the ability to maintain over 60 FPS at 4K High and over 130 FPS at 1080p Ultra. The rank of 938 out of 3712 means that the 2734 other combos above it include configurations with more powerful hardware, such as those with higher-tier RTX 40-series cards or faster CPUs. However, for the vast majority of gaming scenarios, this combo provides a high-end experience, and its position in the rankings reflects that it is a very capable pairing for this title.