Minimum

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers a performance profile that is decisively capable for Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. Benchmark data places this combination at rank 377 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 10.2% of all configurations. The measured frame rates show that this system does not merely clear the 60 FPS playability threshold; it often exceeds it by a wide margin, making it a high-refresh-rate contender at lower resolutions while remaining fully playable at 4K with maximum settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this combo show a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions and presets. The data is presented as average FPS, with no minimum or maximum frame time data available in the measured set.

At 1920x1080, the system produces exceptional frame rates. With the Low preset, the average FPS reaches 342.2. Moving to Medium reduces this to 261.9. The High preset delivers 220.5 FPS, while the most demanding Ultra preset still maintains a very high 164.7 FPS average. This indicates the GPU is heavily underutilized at this resolution, with the CPU likely becoming the primary limiter even at these high numbers.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains robust. The Low preset yields an average of 216.5 FPS. Medium drops to 171.1 FPS, and High produces 138.7 FPS. The Ultra preset holds an average of 105.5 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a performance cost of roughly 35-45% across presets, which is typical for a resolution increase of this magnitude.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its workload more clearly. The Low preset averages 117.3 FPS. Medium settings produce 91.4 FPS, and High settings yield 76 FPS. The Ultra preset brings the average down to 60.5 FPS, which is just above the playability threshold. The difference between 1440p and 4K is significant, with frame rates dropping by approximately 45-50% across all settings, reflecting the fourfold increase in pixel count that the RTX 5070 Ti must process.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested configurations for Minimum, this specific CPU-GPU combination holds the 377th position out of 3712 total combos. This percentile placement indicates that the hardware is in the upper echelon of tested systems for this title.

The ranking of 377 means that roughly 3335 other combinations perform worse, while only 376 perform better. This is a strong result for a game that is over a decade old, as the hardware is far more powerful than what was available at the time of the game's release. The position is driven by the extreme headroom of both components; the i7-13700K's high multi-threaded performance and the RTX 5070 Ti's raw rasterization power combine to make this a top-tier setup for this specific title.

The data confirms that the combo is not merely playable but is positioned for high-refresh-rate monitors. Even at the most demanding 4K Ultra preset, the system sits just above the 60 FPS threshold, which is a remarkable feat for a game that does not utilize modern upscaling technologies. The rank reflects the consistency of high average frame rates across all tested scenarios.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results for Minimum reveal a shifting balance between CPU and GPU influence depending on the resolution. At 1920x1080, the CPU is the dominant factor. The frame rates, which exceed 300 FPS on Low settings, are so high that the GPU is likely idle-waiting for draw calls from the i7-13700K. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution is 164.7 to 342.2 FPS, a 2.1x reduction, which is driven more by the increased geometry and shading demands on the GPU, but the CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads ensure that no bottleneck occurs at these extreme frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts more toward the GPU. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, around 38% on average, which points to the GPU becoming the primary constraint as pixel fill rate becomes more critical. However, the Ultra preset still maintains 105.5 FPS, showing that the CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently. The scaling between presets at this resolution is similar to 1080p, indicating that the GPU is now handling the extra load without the CPU becoming a limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the bottleneck. The frame rate at Ultra (60.5 FPS) is less than half of the 1440p Ultra result (105.5 FPS). This is a direct consequence of the GPU's 896.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 43.94 TFLOPS FP32 throughput being taxed by the 8.3 million pixels per frame. The CPU's role diminishes here, as the i7-13700K's 30 MB of L3 cache and high core count are more than sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output at this resolution.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally shows that the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti can run Minimum with exceptional performance. The verdict by resolution confirms that all tested settings are playable, meaning they clear the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, every preset, including Ultra, produces an average well above 60 FPS, with the lowest result being 164.7 FPS. This is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. At 2560x1440, the system also clears the threshold at all settings, with Ultra averaging 105.5 FPS, leaving ample headroom for smooth gameplay. At 3840x2160, the system remains playable at all presets, with Ultra hitting 60.5 FPS on average. While this is close to the threshold, it still passes.

This system is overqualified for the game's requirements. The data indicates that the user can run the game at maximum visual fidelity without any concern for performance drops below playability. The only potential issue is that the 4K Ultra average of 60.5 FPS leaves little margin for fluctuations, but the measured data shows it is stable enough to be considered playable.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K with the Ultra preset?*

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 60.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

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

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding option tested and it averages 105.5 FPS at 2560x1440, making it the best visual option while maintaining high performance.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K for this game?

A: At the Ultra preset, the 1080p average is 164.7 FPS, which is 2.7 times higher than the 4K average of 60.5 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important at 1080p for this title?

A: The CPU is the primary factor at 1920x1080, as the frame rates are so high (342.2 FPS on Low) that the GPU is not being fully utilized.

Q: Does this combo rank high among other tested systems?

A: Yes, it ranks 377th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 10.2% of all configurations for this game.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average is 60.5 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data identifies the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS for each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the best choice, with an average FPS of exactly 60.5. This allows for maximum visual quality while still being playable.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also recommended, as it achieves a high average of 105.5 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the threshold and ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the top option, yielding 164.7 FPS on average. This is more than enough for even the fastest 1080p gaming monitors.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly to this combo.

For the Intel Core i7-13700K, the closest performance matches in the database are the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores 0.2% lower in average benchmarks, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375, which is 0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX is 0.5% higher, and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 is also 0.5% higher. These processors would yield nearly identical frame rates in Minimum at all resolutions, given that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K and the CPU has sufficient headroom at lower resolutions.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, the nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64, which scores 0.1% lower on average. The Intel Arc A550M is 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is 2% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is 3.1% lower. Given the game's age, these GPUs would all produce playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra result is the differentiating factor. The RX 6900 XT would likely be a few frames faster, while the RX 6800 XT would be a few frames slower, potentially putting the 4K Ultra result closer to the 60 FPS threshold.