Minimum

The pairing of an Intel Core i7-13700K with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D places this configuration in the top tier of hardware for running Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter. The CPU holds the 89th percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU sits in the 92nd percentile, creating a foundation capable of extreme frame rates. Benchmark data confirms that this combination ranks 5th out of 3712 tested combos in this specific game, placing it in the top 0.1% of systems evaluated. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and presets consistently exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold, often by a wide margin.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i7-13700K's average benchmark score of 46881 places it in close competition with several other high-end processors. The nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375, which scores 47022, a negligible 0.3% difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971, sitting just 0.2% above the i7-13700K. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 both score 46654, placing them 0.5% below the i7-13700K. These deltaPct values are all within a single percentage point, meaning that in synthetic benchmarks, these five processors are effectively interchangeable for gaming workloads. Any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Minimum, and the choice between them would come down to platform features rather than raw throughput.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score of 77712 is surrounded by a cluster of rivals with similar performance envelopes. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76904, which is 1.1% lower than the RTX 5090 D. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, putting it 1.6% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 16 GB variants score 79396 and 79605 respectively, sitting 2.1% and 2.4% above the RTX 5090 D. These deltaPct values indicate that the RTX 5090 D's nearest rivals are within a narrow 2.4% band, suggesting that users upgrading from any of these GPUs would see almost no difference in frame rates at the same settings. Notably, the rival list is dominated by mobile and workstation parts, which underscores the RTX 5090 D's unusual position as a desktop GPU with benchmark scores matching high-end laptop and compute-focused hardware.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU share the workload in Minimum. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces 430 FPS, which is a CPU-bound scenario where the i7-13700K's 16 cores and 24 threads are the primary driver. Moving to Medium settings at the same resolution drops the average to 329 FPS, while High settings yield 276 FPS and Ultra produces 210 FPS. This progression shows that as the GPU workload increases, the RTX 5090 D begins to take on more responsibility, but even at Ultra, the frame rate remains exceptionally high.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues with the CPU still holding significant influence. Low settings produce 277 FPS, Medium 212 FPS, High 178 FPS, and Ultra 136 FPS. The step from Low to Medium at this resolution represents a 65 FPS drop, while the step from High to Ultra is a 42 FPS drop, indicating that the GPU is becoming more of a factor but the CPU remains capable of feeding it.

The situation changes at 3840x2160, where the GPU becomes the dominant component. Low settings produce 149 FPS, Medium 114 FPS, High 96 FPS, and Ultra 73 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K represents a 76 FPS reduction, which is the largest absolute drop across all resolutions. This indicates that at 4K, the RTX 5090 D's rendering workload is the limiting factor, while the i7-13700K's processing power is sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck. The data shows that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU plays a more critical role in maintaining high frame rates, while at 4K, the GPU's performance dictates the final output.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 5 out of 3712 tested configurations, this pairing sits at the very top of the database for Minimum. The rank reflects the combined capabilities of the i7-13700K and RTX 5090 D, which together deliver frame rates that exceed the vast majority of systems. The 3712 figure represents the total number of CPU and GPU combinations tested for this game, and placing fifth means only four other combinations produced higher average frame rates across the tested settings. This ranking is consistent with the hardware's individual percentiles: the CPU's 89th percentile and GPU's 92nd percentile both contribute to a system that is well above average for this title. The gap between this combo and the median system is substantial, as evidenced by the fact that even the lowest measured frame rate in the dataset — 73 FPS at 4K Ultra — exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold by a comfortable margin.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Minimum at every resolution and preset combination tested. At 3840x2160, all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at 73 FPS average. At 2560x1440, the same holds true, and the best settings are Ultra at 136 FPS. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 210 FPS at Ultra, which is the best settings for that resolution. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: every single configuration listed in the measured FPS data clears the 60 FPS threshold. The lowest recorded average is 73 FPS at 4K Ultra, which still provides headroom above the playability cutoff. For users seeking maximum visual quality, the Ultra preset at 4K is the recommended target, as it delivers both the highest fidelity and a frame rate well above the playable threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces its highest frame rates. Low settings yield an average of 430 FPS. Medium settings produce 329 FPS, with a minimum of 280 FPS and a maximum of 379 FPS. High settings average 276 FPS. Ultra settings average 210 FPS. This resolution demonstrates the i7-13700K's ability to push frame rates to extreme levels when the GPU is not fully taxed.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the GPU beginning to take on more work. Low settings average 277 FPS. Medium settings produce 212 FPS, with a minimum of 180 FPS and a maximum of 244 FPS. High settings average 178 FPS. Ultra settings average 136 FPS. The 1440p results show a consistent 35-40% reduction compared to 1080p at each preset, reflecting the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary constraint. Low settings average 149 FPS. Medium settings produce 114 FPS, with a minimum of 97 FPS and a maximum of 131 FPS. High settings average 96 FPS. Ultra settings average 73 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate that even the RTX 5090 D, with its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, faces a substantial workload at this resolution. The minimum frame rate of 97 FPS at Medium settings is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the Ultra preset's 73 FPS average provides a playable experience with no settings compromises.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 210 FPS. This setting provides the highest visual quality while still delivering more than three times the playability threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best setting, with an average of 136 FPS. The 1440p Ultra experience is notably smoother than the 4K equivalent, with a 63 FPS advantage. At 3840x2160, Ultra is the best setting, with an average of 73 FPS. This 73 FPS figure is the lowest playable average across all tested configurations, but it remains above the 60 FPS cutoff. The data shows that this system never needs to compromise on settings — every resolution can run at Ultra with playable frame rates. For users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, dropping to High at 4K provides a 96 FPS average, a 23 FPS improvement over Ultra, while the Medium preset at 4K offers 114 FPS. The combination of the i7-13700K and RTX 5090 D ensures that Minimum can be played at maximum quality across all common display resolutions without any need to reduce graphical options.