Minimum

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX delivers a consistently high-refresh experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The benchmark data, measured at three resolutions across four quality presets, shows this combination rarely struggles to maintain fluid frame rates. At 4K, the average FPS dips below the 60 FPS threshold only when the Ultra preset is enabled, while lower resolutions provide performance headroom far beyond standard display refresh rates. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, and optimal settings based strictly on the provided dataset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 resolutions with Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings. All figures represent average FPS, as minimum and maximum values were not recorded in the dataset.

At 1920x1080, performance is exceptionally high across all presets. The Low preset achieves an average of 319.6 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded for this combination. Medium settings produce 245.6 FPS, while High drops to 208 FPS. The demanding Ultra preset still maintains an average of 158.2 FPS, leaving substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling pattern remains consistent but with a noticeable reduction in frame rates. Low settings yield 207.3 FPS, Medium delivers 160.5 FPS, and High reaches 135.6 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution produce 99.8 FPS, which remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the impact of increased pixel count becomes more pronounced. Low settings average 115 FPS, Medium drops to 82.3 FPS, and High settles at 70.8 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K are the only configuration that falls below the playable threshold, with an average of 57.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial, representing a 57.7 FPS difference, whereas at 1080p the same preset gap spans 161.4 FPS.

The data shows a clear trend: frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings. The largest relative drop occurs when moving from High to Ultra at 4K, where the average FPS falls by 13.5. In contrast, the transition from Low to Medium at 1080p costs 74 FPS, but the absolute performance remains very high.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 57.3, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold defined in the benchmark data.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra is playable at 2560x1440, achieving an average of 99.8 FPS. This is the highest quality preset that remains above 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 208 at 1920x1080 to 70.8 at 3840x2160, representing a reduction of 137.2 FPS.

Q: Which resolution provides the highest average FPS?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 319.6, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the peak performance figure across all tested configurations.

Q: Is Medium settings playable at 4K?

A: Yes, Medium at 3840x2160 averages 82.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. It is one of three playable settings at this resolution, alongside Low and High.

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

A: The lowest average FPS is 57.3, observed at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is the only configuration that does not meet the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU workload shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extraordinarily high, suggesting that neither component is heavily saturated. The jump from Low (319.6 FPS) to Ultra (158.2 FPS) at 1080p indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter when settings increase, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed such high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings produce 207.3 FPS, while Ultra yields 99.8 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings shows a consistent reduction: Low drops by 112.3 FPS, Medium by 85.1 FPS, High by 72.4 FPS, and Ultra by 58.4 FPS. This proportional decline suggests that pixel throughput becomes more demanding, shifting more work onto the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes dominant. Low settings at 4K (115 FPS) are still faster than Ultra at 1440p (99.8 FPS), but the gap between Low and Ultra at 4K narrows to 57.7 FPS, compared to 161.4 FPS at 1080p. This compression of frame rates at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is approaching its limits, while the Intel Core i7-14700F is less relevant to the final output. The CPU's high multi-core performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122, ensures it does not bottleneck even at 4K, but the data shows the RX 7900 XTX dictates performance at higher resolutions.

The scaling between Low and Medium settings further illustrates this. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium costs 74 FPS, while at 4K the same step costs 32.7 FPS. This diminishing absolute difference at higher resolutions is typical of GPU-bound scenarios, where the relative cost of additional shading work grows as resolution increases. The CPU, ranked in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, provides sufficient single-thread throughput for the game's logic, but the measured FPS deltas across resolutions point to the GPU as the decisive factor.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Minimum at all three tested resolutions, with one exception. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best setting at 70.8 FPS average. Ultra at 4K is not playable, as it falls to 57.3 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable, and Ultra is the best choice, achieving 99.8 FPS. This provides a significant margin above the 60 FPS threshold, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. At 1920x1080, Ultra is also the best setting, with an average of 158.2 FPS, which far exceeds the playable threshold.

The data indicates that for 60 FPS gaming, this combination is more than adequate at 1080p and 1440p, even with maximum quality settings. At 4K, users should avoid Ultra and stick to High or below to maintain smooth gameplay. The 57.3 FPS at 4K Ultra is close to the threshold, but it does not meet the defined 60 FPS requirement.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i7-14700F, based on average benchmark scores, are the Intel Xeon 6505P, Intel Xeon Phi 7290, AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, and AMD EPYC 7313P. The Xeon 6505P scores 53701, which is 0.2% lower than the i7-14700F's average benchmark score of 53620. The Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53469, a 0.3% difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is 0.6% ahead with a score of 53288, and the EPYC 7313P is 0.8% ahead at 53206. These deltas are marginal, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, as the game is not likely CPU-bound at the tested settings.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals to the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB, NVIDIA Quadro K5200, AMD FirePro D300, and NVIDIA TITAN Xp. The GTX 1060 3 GB has an average score of 19334, which is 0.4% higher than the RX 7900 XTX's 19410. The Quadro K5200 scores 19602, 1% lower, and the FirePro D300 scores 19637, 1.2% lower. The TITAN Xp scores 19177, 1.2% higher. Despite the RX 7900 XTX's high absolute performance, its percentile rank among all GPUs is 64, indicating that its average benchmark score is close to these older or workstation-oriented cards. In practice, this means the RX 7900 XTX's performance in Minimum would be similar to a TITAN Xp, though the exact FPS would depend on driver optimizations and game-specific factors not covered by the synthetic benchmarks.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX ranks 596th out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the top 16% of all combinations tested for this game. The rank reflects the overall performance across all resolutions and settings, with the 4K Ultra result dragging down its standing relative to combos that can maintain 60 FPS at maximum settings. However, given that the game is from 2014 and the hardware is modern, the ranking is likely skewed by other combos with even more powerful GPUs or better optimization for this specific title. The data shows that the combo is well above average, but not at the absolute top tier due to the single sub-60 FPS result.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 158.2 FPS. This is the best setting because it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a massive margin above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best setting, achieving 99.8 FPS. This remains comfortably above 60 FPS and offers the full visual experience.

For 3840x2160, the best playable setting is High, with an average of 70.8 FPS. Ultra is not playable, so High is the most demanding preset that meets the 60 FPS requirement. Users seeking higher frame rates can drop to Medium (82.3 FPS) or Low (115 FPS), but High offers the best balance of quality and performance at 4K.