Minimum

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is a combination that lands in the middle of the database for running Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. The combo ranks 1795th out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the 48th percentile of all systems evaluated for this title. This is a measured dataset, not a projection, and the results show a system that can handle the game comfortably at most settings, with clear limitations only at the highest 4K presets. The data indicates that this is a robust pairing for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it consistently exceeds the playable threshold of 60 FPS, but it struggles to maintain that standard at 4K with higher graphical fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The 1795th rank out of 3712 combos places this system almost exactly at the median for Minimum. This is not a top-tier configuration, but it is far from a weak one; it represents a balanced mid-range setup that outperforms roughly half of all tested systems. The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU, which sits at the 71st percentile among all graphics cards, while the CPU is more dominant, ranking in the 91st percentile among all processors. The disparity in these percentiles suggests that the graphics card is the limiting factor in this pairing, a conclusion supported by the FPS measurements which show that performance scales more dramatically with resolution changes than with CPU-intensive settings.

In practical terms, this rank means the combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p play and solid 1440p performance, but it is not built for 4K max settings. The score of 45.4 FPS at 4K High, for example, is below the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the 36.1 FPS at 4K Ultra confirms that the GPU is running out of headroom at that resolution. The data shows that the combo’s strength lies in its consistency: it never dips below 60 FPS at 1440p or 1080p across any preset, from Low to Ultra. This consistency is a hallmark of a well-matched CPU and GPU, where neither component bottlenecks the other at those resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide a clear picture of what other hardware would deliver similar frame rates. For the Intel Core i7-14700F, the closest competitors are the Intel Xeon 6505P, which scores 0.2% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, which scores 0.6% higher. The AMD EPYC 7313P is also within 0.8% of the i7-14700F’s average benchmark score. These CPUs are all in the same performance envelope, meaning that swapping the i7-14700F for any of these would yield nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT’s nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (0.5% higher score), the AMD FirePro W7100 (0.6% higher), the AMD FirePro D700 (0.7% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (1.1% higher). These delta percentages are all under 1.2%, indicating that the visual output and frame pacing at a given resolution and preset would be virtually indistinguishable between these cards. A user with a system based on any of these alternative GPUs, paired with a similarly performing CPU, would expect to see average FPS numbers within a couple of frames of what is measured for this combo. The benchmark results indicate that the RX 6750 XT is the performance anchor here, and its rivals define the boundary of what this system can achieve.

FAQ

*Q: Can the Intel Core i7-14700F + AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT run Minimum at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Low settings is 75.8, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. At Medium settings, the average drops to 55.2 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, and at High and Ultra, the averages are 45.4 and 36.1 FPS, respectively.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings. The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings is 68.8, which is above the playable threshold. High and Medium presets also clear the threshold with averages of 90.1 and 105.7 FPS, respectively.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1920x1080 across different presets?

A: At 1080p, the combo exceeds 60 FPS on all presets. The average FPS ranges from 106 at Ultra to 211.8 at Low, with High and Medium averaging 134.7 and 166.7 FPS, respectively. This suggests that the system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor for this game at 4K?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The CPU has a high 91st percentile ranking, while the GPU is at the 71st percentile. The FPS drops from 75.8 at Low to 36.1 at Ultra at 3840x2160, which is a 52% reduction in performance caused by increased graphical load, not CPU processing.

*Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested systems for Minimum?*

A: It ranks 1795th out of 3712 tested combinations. This places it in the 48th percentile, meaning it performs better than 48% of all tested combos and worse than 52% of them.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the GPU, and what does that indicate?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score of 26011. This score is 1.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile, which is its closest rival, indicating that the GPU is a mid-to-high-tier performer that is slightly ahead of that mobile part.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Minimum with playable performance at multiple resolutions, but the level of graphical quality varies significantly. At 1920x1080, the combo clears 60 FPS on every preset, making it fully capable for high-refresh-rate gaming. The verdict by resolution confirms that 1080p is the sweet spot, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 106 FPS. At 2560x1440, the system also clears 60 FPS on all presets, with Ultra being the best playable setting at 68.8 FPS. The situation changes at 3840x2160, where the only playable setting above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 75.8 FPS. High and Medium presets at 4K fall below the threshold, and Ultra is not playable at 36.1 FPS. Overall, this is a capable 1080p and 1440p machine for Minimum, but 4K users will need to accept Low settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a granular look at how the combo scales with resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 211.8 at Low to 106 at Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 105.8 FPS, showing that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution. Medium settings produce 166.7 FPS, and High produces 134.7 FPS. At 2560x1440, the averages are 137.3 FPS (Low), 105.7 FPS (Medium), 90.1 FPS (High), and 68.8 FPS (Ultra). The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by roughly 35-50% across all presets, which is expected given the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, performance drops sharply. The averages are 75.8 FPS (Low), 55.2 FPS (Medium), 45.4 FPS (High), and 36.1 FPS (Ultra). The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 39.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed at this resolution. Notably, the drop from 1440p to 4K at Low settings is from 137.3 FPS to 75.8 FPS, a 45% reduction, which highlights the resolution’s impact on the GPU. No minimum or maximum FPS values are provided in the data, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 106 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and the system handles it with ease, leaving 46 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold. For 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 68.8 FPS. While this clears the 60 FPS threshold, the margin is slimmer at 8.8 FPS, so users seeking a more consistent frame rate might prefer High at 90.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, the best settings that remain playable are Low, with an average of 75.8 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the 60 FPS threshold, making Low the only viable option for 4K play.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Minimum. At 1920x1080, the system is likely GPU-bound, as the CPU’s high percentile ranking (91st) suggests it can easily feed the GPU. This is evident from the fact that moving from Low to Ultra at 1080p only reduces FPS by 105.8, while the resolution scaling from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset (Low) reduces FPS by 74.5. The GPU is the primary driver of performance at 1080p and 1440p, as the FPS scales directly with graphical load.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes even more dominant. The FPS at 4K Low (75.8) is lower than at 1440p Ultra (68.8), but the gap between presets at 4K is smaller than the gap between resolutions. This suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU has ample headroom to process the game’s logic and physics. The data shows that the CPU’s role is to keep up with the GPU’s demands, which it does comfortably given its 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs. The GPU, on the other hand, determines the playable settings at each resolution, and its 71st percentile ranking is the bottleneck for 4K High and Ultra presets. In summary, users should focus on GPU settings for performance tuning, as the CPU is unlikely to be the constraint in this pairing.