Minimum

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 delivers a wide range of performance in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. Benchmark results show this combination is highly capable at standard resolutions, with playability at 60 FPS achievable on select presets even at 4K, while 1080p Ultra runs comfortably above the threshold. The data indicates a strong CPU and a mid-range GPU working together to produce a smooth experience for most users.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 88 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that stays above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Can this combo run the game at 3840x2160 with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only on the Low preset, which produces an average of 62 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution drops to 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT?

A: The RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21035, while the RX 5600 XT scores 20713, representing a 1.6% lead for the NVIDIA card.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all tested processors?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46881.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 116 FPS, while Ultra averages 57 FPS, a difference of 59 FPS.

*Q: What is the combo's overall rank among all tested CPU-GPU pairings for Minimum?*

A: This particular combination ranks 2274 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearestRivals data for the CPU, the Intel Core i7-13700K performs nearly identically to several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 has an average score of 46971, which is 0.2% lower than the i7-13700K. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, also 0.3% lower. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 each score 46654 and 46653 respectively, both 0.5% higher than the i7-13700K. In practical terms, any of these four CPUs would deliver nearly interchangeable performance in Minimum, with differences well within statistical noise.

For the GPU, the RTX 5050's closest competitors paint a similar picture. The AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL scores 21153, just 0.6% above the RTX 5050's 21035. The AMD Radeon HD 8970M sits 1% higher at 21237, while the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile leads by 1.6% with a score of 21379. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT trails by 1.6% at 20713. When building a system for Minimum, swapping the RTX 5050 for any of these four GPUs would yield frame rates that are effectively indistinguishable in real-world gameplay.

The combination of a 16-core, 24-thread CPU with a GPU that ranks in the 66th percentile of all graphics cards suggests that the system is well-balanced for this title. The CPU's high multithreaded performance, evidenced by a Passmark multithread score of 45887, ensures that even the most CPU-intensive scenes in Minimum will not bottleneck the GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame data places this specific configuration at rank 2274 out of 3712 tested combinations. This positioning in the 61st percentile of all tested combos indicates that while the system is far from the top tier, it is also not a low-end outlier. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range standing more than the CPU's strength; the i7-13700K's 89th percentile CPU ranking is dragged down by the RTX 5050's 66th percentile GPU ranking.

In the context of Minimum, a game from 2014, this rank is entirely adequate. The game's age means that modern hardware, even mid-range GPUs, can push high frame rates at standard resolutions. The data confirms this: at 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra exceeds 60 FPS, with even the lowest setting of Low producing 179 FPS. The rank of 2274 out of 3712 should not be interpreted as a poor result; rather, it reflects the wide variety of much more powerful configurations in the database.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Minimum at 60 FPS or higher on at least one preset at every tested resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on all four presets: Low (179 FPS), Medium (137 FPS), High (115 FPS), and Ultra (88 FPS). At 2560x1440, the playable settings include Low (116 FPS), Medium (88 FPS), and High (74 FPS), while Ultra falls short at 57 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset reaches playable levels with an average of 62 FPS; Medium (48 FPS), High (40 FPS), and Ultra (30 FPS) all miss the 60 FPS mark.

The verdict is clear: this system is fully capable of running Minimum smoothly at 1080p and 1440p with high settings. At 4K, players must drop to Low to maintain playability, which is a reasonable trade-off for a game of this era.

CPU and GPU Roles

Examining the scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the CPU has ample headroom; the difference between Low (179 FPS) and Ultra (88 FPS) is 91 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiter as settings increase. The CPU's single-thread score of 1136 in 3dmark and Passmark single-thread score of 4333 suggest it can feed frames well beyond what the RTX 5050 can render at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the CPU's role diminishes further. The gap between Low (116 FPS) and Ultra (57 FPS) narrows in relative terms, with the GPU becoming increasingly dominant. At 3840x2160, the GPU is almost entirely the bottleneck. The Low preset delivers 62 FPS, while Ultra drops to 30 FPS, a 32 FPS difference that highlights the RTX 5050's limitations at 4K. The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads are largely idle at this resolution, as the GPU struggles to keep up even with the simplest settings.

The data shows that for Minimum, the GPU is the deciding factor at all resolutions above 1080p. The CPU's 3dmark max threads score of 12412 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745 provide more than enough processing power for this game's engine. Players with this combo should focus GPU tuning for higher resolutions, while at 1080p, either component could be adjusted to hit target frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

At each resolution, the goal is to find the most demanding preset that still maintains at least 60 FPS on average. The measuredFps data provides the exact figures:

• 3840x2160: The best playable setting is Low, with an average of 62 FPS. Medium drops to 48 FPS, so Low is the only option for 4K playability.
• 2560x1440: High is the best playable preset, delivering 74 FPS on average. Medium runs at 88 FPS and Low at 116 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while staying above 60 FPS.
• 1920x1080: Ultra is the best setting, averaging 88 FPS. This provides the highest visual fidelity while maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. High (115 FPS), Medium (137 FPS), and Low (179 FPS) are all also playable but offer progressively lower visual quality.

For players prioritizing frame rate over visuals, 1920x1080 Low at 179 FPS is the fastest option, but Ultra at 88 FPS is the recommended balance for most users.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measuredFps data provides a complete picture of performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high: Low averages 179 FPS, Medium averages 137 FPS with a minimum of 117 and maximum of 158, High averages 115 FPS, and Ultra averages 88 FPS. The minimum and maximum data for Medium shows a 41 FPS spread, indicating some scene-to-scene variability, but still well above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but drops noticeably. Low averages 116 FPS, Medium averages 88 FPS with a 27 FPS spread (min 75, max 102), High averages 74 FPS, and Ultra drops to 57 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution is the first configuration that fails to reach 60 FPS, though its 57 FPS average is close to the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. Low averages 62 FPS, barely clearing the 60 FPS bar. Medium averages 48 FPS with a minimum of 41 and maximum of 55, a 14 FPS spread that shows significant frame timing variation. High averages 40 FPS, and Ultra drops to 30 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate that the RTX 5050's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for demanding settings at this resolution, though the Low preset remains playable.

The overall pattern is consistent: the i7-13700K provides a strong foundation, and the RTX 5050 delivers playable performance up to 1440p High and 1080p Ultra, with 4K reserved for the Low preset. The data confirms that this combo is a solid mid-range choice for Minimum, offering flexibility across resolutions and settings.