Minimum

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a commanding performance profile in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. The benchmark data, measured directly rather than estimated, shows this combination ranks 309th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top tier of systems for this title. Across all resolutions and presets, the average frame rates consistently exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold, with only a single exception at 4K Ultra where the average drops to 59.8 FPS. This analysis walks through the ranking, answers common questions, breaks down component roles, and provides specific settings guidance based on the measured FPS data.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranking of 309 out of 3712 tested combinations places this system in the 91.7th percentile of all hardware pairings evaluated for Minimum. This is a strong standing, though not the absolute top, indicating that while this hardware is substantially faster than the vast majority of tested systems, there remains a meaningful group of even more powerful configurations ahead of it. The rank reflects the combined capability of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, both of which sit in the upper echelon of their respective component categories.

The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 89 and the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 86 both indicate hardware that outperforms roughly 85-90% of all components in the database. When paired together, their synergy produces results that are better than either component's individual percentile might suggest, likely due to the game's relatively modest demands given its 2014 release date. The data shows this combo handles Minimum with substantial headroom at most settings, which aligns with its high rank. For context, a rank of 309 out of 3712 means only about 8% of tested combos achieve higher frame rates, making this a top-decile performer.

The measured FPS values reinforce this ranking. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 354.2 FPS, which is more than 5.9 times the 60 FPS playable threshold. Even the most demanding scenario measured, 3840x2160 Ultra, yields 59.8 FPS, essentially at the threshold. The consistency across resolutions suggests the hardware is not bottlenecked in any particular configuration, a hallmark of a well-matched CPU and GPU pair.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, at 4K (3840x2160) the combo achieves playable frame rates above 60 FPS on High (81.1 FPS), Medium (91.7 FPS), and Low (119.4 FPS) settings. The only non-playable preset at this resolution is Ultra, which averages 59.8 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p for this hardware?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 114.9 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution, with Low producing 229.5 FPS and Medium producing 175.3 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, scores 46971, which is a deltaPct of -0.2%, meaning the Ryzen 9 5900 is marginally faster. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022 (-0.3%), while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 both score 46654, putting them 0.5% behind the i7-13700K.

Q: What GPU performance is closest to the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 scores 54247, a deltaPct of -0.1%, making it nearly identical in performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (-1.1%), and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (-2.7%), all within a narrow band around the RTX 4080 SUPER.

Q: Is the 60 FPS threshold met at every resolution and setting?

A: No, the data shows one exception: 3840x2160 with Ultra settings produces an average of 59.8 FPS, which is 0.2 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Every other combination of resolution and preset in the measured data exceeds 60 FPS.

Q: How much performance headroom exists at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the lowest average FPS among all presets is 175.1 at Ultra settings, which is 2.9 times the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset reaches 354.2 FPS, providing enormous headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data across resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities in Minimum. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, ranging from 175.1 FPS at Ultra to 354.2 FPS at Low. This pattern indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is not heavily stressed, and the CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample processing power to keep frame rates at these elevated levels. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 50.5% reduction in FPS (from 354.2 to 175.1), which is a relatively modest drop, suggesting the GPU handles the additional graphical load without creating a bottleneck.

When moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease across all presets, but the pattern remains similar. Low produces 229.5 FPS, while Ultra produces 114.9 FPS, a 50% reduction. The consistency of this scaling between 1080p and 1440p suggests that the GPU is becoming more involved, but the CPU still has sufficient headroom to avoid limiting performance. At 1440p, the Ultra preset still achieves nearly double the 60 FPS threshold, indicating neither component is being pushed to its limits.

The 3840x2160 results tell a clearer story about GPU dominance. At 4K, the frame rates drop substantially: Low produces 119.4 FPS, Medium 91.7 FPS, High 81.1 FPS, and Ultra 59.8 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 49.9% reduction, similar to the lower resolutions, but the absolute frame rates are much closer to the playable threshold. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU's rendering workload becomes the primary constraint, while the CPU's role diminishes. The fact that the Ultra preset at 4K dips below 60 FPS, while the same preset at 1440p produces 114.9 FPS, demonstrates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its strong multi-threaded scores including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745, is more than capable of feeding the GPU at all tested settings.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Minimum with high frame rates across nearly all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset achieving 175.1 FPS. This resolution offers complete freedom to max out settings without concern. At 2560x1440, the same holds true: every preset exceeds 60 FPS, with Ultra delivering 114.9 FPS. This makes 1440p a fully playable resolution even at maximum graphical quality.

At 3840x2160, the situation is slightly more nuanced. The High preset achieves 81.1 FPS, Medium produces 91.7 FPS, and Low reaches 119.4 FPS, all comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset, however, averages 59.8 FPS, which is marginally below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This means 4K Ultra is technically not playable according to the benchmark criteria, but the performance gap is minimal at just 0.2 FPS. For practical purposes, the High preset at 4K provides a smooth experience with an 81.1 FPS average, offering a 35.6% improvement over Ultra while likely retaining most visual fidelity.

The verdictByResolution data confirms these findings: 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 list all four settings as playable, while 3840x2160 lists High, Low, and Medium as playable but excludes Ultra. The best settings at each resolution are Ultra at both 1080p (175.1 FPS) and 1440p (114.9 FPS), and High at 4K (81.1 FPS).

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured frame rates are exceptionally high. Low settings produce an average of 354.2 FPS. Medium settings deliver 268.8 FPS, which is a 24.1% reduction from Low. High settings yield 226.5 FPS, a 15.7% drop from Medium. Ultra settings produce 175.1 FPS, a 22.7% decrease from High. The total scaling from Low to Ultra is 179.1 FPS, representing a 50.6% reduction in performance.

At 2560x1440, frame rates remain strong but lower than 1080p. Low settings average 229.5 FPS, which is 35.2% slower than the same settings at 1080p. Medium settings produce 175.3 FPS, a 23.6% reduction from Low at the same resolution. High settings deliver 148.4 FPS, a 15.3% drop from Medium. Ultra settings yield 114.9 FPS, a 22.6% decrease from High. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 114.6 FPS, a 49.9% reduction.

At 3840x2160, frame rates drop significantly due to the increased pixel count. Low settings average 119.4 FPS, which is 48.0% slower than the same settings at 1440p. Medium settings produce 91.7 FPS, a 23.2% reduction from Low at 4K. High settings deliver 81.1 FPS, an 11.6% drop from Medium. Ultra settings yield 59.8 FPS, a 26.3% decrease from High. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is 59.6 FPS, a 49.9% reduction, mirroring the percentage drop seen at lower resolutions but from a much lower starting point.

The minFps and maxFps fields are null in the data, so only average frame rates are available for analysis. This limits the ability to assess frame time consistency, but the average values are consistently high enough to suggest smooth gameplay across all playable configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 175.1 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and provides performance nearly three times the playable threshold, making it the clear recommendation for 1080p displays.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best setting, delivering 114.9 FPS. This is 1.9 times the 60 FPS threshold, providing substantial headroom even in demanding scenes. The performance at this resolution and preset is sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors up to 114 Hz.

At 3840x2160, the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS is High, with an average of 81.1 FPS. This offers a 35.2% margin above the threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K falls just short at 59.8 FPS, so High represents the optimal balance of visual quality and performance at this resolution. For users prioritizing frame rate over fidelity, Medium at 91.7 FPS or Low at 119.4 FPS are also viable options with increasing performance margins.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU nearestRivals data provides insight into what other hardware would deliver similar performance in Minimum. For the Intel Core i7-13700K, the closest alternatives are the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores 46971 versus the i7-13700K's 46881, a difference of just -0.2%. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022 (-0.3%), and both the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 score 46654, each 0.5% behind the i7-13700K. These processors would behave nearly identically in Minimum, given the game's modest CPU demands and the small performance deltas.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, with a score of 54247 versus 54209, a deltaPct of -0.1%. This makes the RTX 4080 functionally equivalent in performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (-1.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (-2.7%), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (-2.8%). These GPUs are all within a narrow 2.8% performance band of the RTX 4080 SUPER, meaning any of them would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum at the tested resolutions and settings. The tight clustering of these scores suggests that swapping to any of these alternatives would not meaningfully change the playable settings or frame rates observed in the measured data.