Minimum

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 represents a top-tier combination for running Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. The measured data shows this system delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, consistently surpassing the 60 FPS playable threshold. The following analysis breaks down the performance characteristics, comparative standing, and optimal configuration for this hardware pairing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on aggregate benchmark scores, the CPU and GPU in this system have close rivals that would produce similar in-game behavior. The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest competitors are remarkably close in performance: the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971, a negligible 0.2% difference; the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, just 0.3% higher; the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654, 0.5% lower; and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 also scores 46653, 0.5% lower. These deltas are all within one percentage point, meaning any of these processors would deliver statistically indistinguishable frame rates in Minimum, provided the GPU remains the same.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 posts an average benchmark score of 79842, ranking in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals show slightly larger but still modest performance gaps. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, which is 0.3% lower than the RTX 5090. The Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB variant scores 79396, 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, trailing by 1.1%. On the higher end, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, which is 1.4% above the RTX 5090. For Minimum, these differences translate to a few frames per second at most, meaning users with any of these rival GPUs would experience nearly identical gameplay smoothness.

It is important to note that the CPU rivals listed are based on synthetic benchmarks and do not account for specific game engine quirks. However, given that Minimum is a 2014 title with modest system requirements, the performance ceiling is likely dictated more by the GPU than the CPU, and all these alternatives would likely saturate the frame rate at lower resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor in this system for Minimum, especially at higher resolutions. Examining the measured FPS scaling across resolutions reveals a clear pattern. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 408.8 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the frame rate drops to 262.8 FPS, a reduction of approximately 35.7%. At 3840x2160 Low, the frame rate falls further to 142.1 FPS, another 45.9% drop from 1440p. This steep decline as resolution increases is characteristic of GPU-bound performance, where the render resolution directly impacts the workload on the graphics card.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and lower settings where the GPU has less work per frame. At 1920x1080 Low, the system pushes 408.8 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that requires significant CPU processing for draw calls and game logic. The Intel Core i7-13700K, with its 16 cores and 24 threads, is well-equipped to handle this, but the data suggests that even this processor may become a limiting factor at such extreme frame rates, as the GPU is not fully saturated. In contrast, at 3840x2160 Ultra, the system delivers 69 FPS, a figure heavily constrained by the GPU's pixel and texture processing workload.

Preset scaling further confirms the GPU's dominance. At 3840x2160, moving from Low (142.1 FPS) to Medium (110.3 FPS) reduces performance by 22.4%, and from Medium to High (89.9 FPS) by another 18.5%. The jump from High to Ultra (69 FPS) is a 23.2% reduction. These consistent drops with each preset tier indicate that the GPU is handling progressively heavier shading, lighting, and post-processing effects. At 1920x1080, the same preset scaling shows a similar pattern: Low at 408.8 FPS, Medium at 316.2 FPS, High at 264.9 FPS, and Ultra at 202.1 FPS. The relative reductions are comparable, reinforcing that the GPU is the primary performance driver across all settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database for Minimum, this specific combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 60th out of 3712 tested combos. This places it in the top 1.6% of all systems tested for this game, indicating exceptional performance. The high rank is expected given the powerful components, but the data confirms that there are still 59 other configurations that achieve higher frame rates, likely involving even more recent or specialized hardware.

The rank of 60 is a strong indicator that this system is not just playable but delivers a premium experience. With a playable threshold of 60 FPS, this combo exceeds that mark at every resolution and every preset tested. The lowest recorded average frame rate is 69 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra, which is still 15% above the threshold. This headroom means the system can handle the most demanding settings without dropping below playable levels, and it also provides a buffer for any potential frame dips in intense gameplay moments, although the data does not include min or max FPS values.

Given that the combo rank is based on average FPS across all tested settings, the system's strong showing at 4K Ultra is particularly notable. Many systems that rank higher may achieve better scores at lower resolutions but struggle at 4K. This system's ability to maintain 69 FPS at 4K Ultra while also delivering 202.1 FPS at 1080p Ultra showcases its versatility and raw power.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the system achieves average frame rates of 142.1 FPS on Low, 110.3 FPS on Medium, 89.9 FPS on High, and 69 FPS on Ultra. All of these settings exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 126.5 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and it still provides more than double the playable threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

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 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, 0.3% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654, 0.5% lower.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 significantly faster than its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5090 has an average score of 79842. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB is 0.3% slower at 79605, and the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB is 0.6% slower at 79396. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.1% slower at 78940. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X is 1.4% faster at 80959.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields an average of 408.8 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 202.1 FPS. This represents a performance reduction of roughly 50.6% when switching from Low to Ultra.

Q: Does the system maintain playable frame rates at 4K with all settings maxed out?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the system averages 69 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold, confirming that the highest visual quality settings are playable at 4K resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this system covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a comprehensive picture of performance. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset averages 408.8 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the dataset. The Medium preset averages 316.2 FPS, the High preset averages 264.9 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 202.1 FPS. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the system has massive headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, even at the most demanding settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high but show the expected decline due to the increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 262.8 FPS, a 35.7% drop from the 1080p Low figure. The Medium preset averages 203.5 FPS, the High preset averages 167.1 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 126.5 FPS. All of these values are more than double the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that 1440p gaming with this system is exceptionally smooth.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still strong but the gap between Low and Ultra narrows in absolute terms. The Low preset averages 142.1 FPS, which is a significant 45.9% reduction from the 1440p Low figure. The Medium preset averages 110.3 FPS, the High preset averages 89.9 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 69 FPS. The Ultra setting at 4K is the only configuration in the dataset that falls below 100 FPS, but it still exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by 15%. The data does not include min or max FPS values, so the analysis is based solely on average frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that still maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS. Based on the measured data, this system can run the Ultra preset at every resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 202.1 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it delivers over three times the playable threshold. The system has so much performance headroom at 1080p that even the most demanding settings leave substantial room for future content or background tasks.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 126.5 FPS. This is also the best setting, and it remains more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The performance at 1440p Ultra is comparable to what many systems achieve at 1080p Medium, highlighting the strength of this hardware combination.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 69 FPS. This is the best setting that stays above 60 FPS, and it does so with a modest 15% margin. While the frame rate is lower than at other resolutions, it still provides a smooth and playable experience. The data confirms that the system is capable of running the game at its highest visual quality at 4K, which is a significant achievement given the age of the game and the demands of 4K rendering.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination can definitively run Minimum at playable frame rates. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 69 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra delivering 126.5 FPS. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 202.1 FPS on Ultra, making every preset playable.

This system exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested configuration. The only setting that comes close to the threshold is 4K Ultra at 69 FPS, but it still clears the bar comfortably. For users with a 1080p or 1440p monitor, this system provides an extremely high refresh rate experience, likely exceeding the capabilities of most displays. For 4K users, the system offers the ability to max out all settings while maintaining a smooth frame rate. The combination of a top-tier CPU and GPU ensures that there are no significant bottlenecks, and the data shows consistent scaling across resolutions and presets. This is a system that will not struggle with Minimum under any configuration.