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Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination, the Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, shows a clear performance curve across resolutions and presets in Minimum. The benchmark results indicate that the system is highly capable at 1080p, remains strong at 1440p, and becomes constrained at 4K.

At 1920x1080, the database records the highest performance envelope. The Low preset achieves an average of 188 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded. Medium settings produce an average of 144 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 122 FPS and a maximum of 165 FPS. High settings follow at 121 FPS average. The Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still delivers a robust 92 FPS average. All four presets at 1080p clear the 60 FPS playable threshold by a substantial margin, with the Low preset nearly tripling that threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably as pixel count increases. Low settings deliver a 121 FPS average, which is 67 FPS higher than the playable threshold. Medium settings produce a 93 FPS average, with a recorded minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS. High settings maintain a 78 FPS average. The Ultra preset drops to a 59 FPS average, which falls just 1 FPS short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes Ultra the only non-playable preset at 1440p, while High, Medium, and Low all remain comfortably above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. Low settings yield a 65 FPS average, clearing the 60 FPS threshold by only 5 FPS. Medium settings drop to a 50 FPS average, with a recorded minimum of 42 FPS and a maximum of 57 FPS. High settings fall to 42 FPS average, and Ultra drops further to 32 FPS average. The data shows that only the Low preset at 4K remains playable, and even that result is marginal rather than comfortable.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset data is the only one with complete min/max figures. At 1080p Medium, the spread from 122 to 165 FPS indicates a 43 FPS range. At 1440p Medium, the range tightens to 27 FPS (79 to 106). At 4K Medium, the range narrows further to 15 FPS (42 to 57). This pattern suggests that frame pacing becomes more consistent as resolution increases, but the average drops accordingly.

The overall combination ranks 2142 out of 3712 tested combinations in the database for this game, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the field. The CPU sits in the 91st percentile among all processors tested, while the GPU ranks in the 65th percentile among all graphics cards.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database's nearest rival comparisons provide context for both components in this system. For the Intel Core i7-14700F, the closest performance matches are revealing. The Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53701 in aggregate benchmarks, which is 0.2% below the i7-14700F's 53620 average. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53469, a 0.3% difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53288, putting it 0.6% behind. The AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53206, a 0.8% gap. These deltas are all under one percentage point, meaning any of these processors would deliver effectively identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum. The Ryzen 9 7900X is the most likely consumer-market alternative, while the others are server or workstation parts.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, the nearest rivals show a similarly tight cluster. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, which is 1% above the RTX 2070 SUPER's 20282. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, a 1.2% difference. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.3% higher. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 1.5% higher. All four rivals sit within a 1.5% band of the RTX 2070 SUPER. In practical terms, a user swapping between any of these GPUs would see nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Minimum. The RTX 3070 Mobile is a laptop part, while the Quadro M4000M is a professional mobile GPU. The Intel Arc B570 and Arc A750 are desktop alternatives that would behave similarly at the measured settings.

The aggregate benchmark scores position this CPU-GPU pairing as a balanced system. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking versus the GPU's 65th percentile indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the bottleneck in most scenarios. The nearest rival data confirms that neither component has a dramatic performance outlier nearby; the system sits in a well-populated performance tier where small percentage differences separate many products.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 60 FPS on 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 92, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by 32 FPS. All four presets at 1080p clear 60 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 2560x1440?

A: High settings are the most demanding playable preset at 1440p, with an average of 78 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 59 FPS average, which is 1 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable on this system?

A: Only at Low settings. The 4K Low preset averages 65 FPS, just 5 FPS above the threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra at 4K all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 50, 42, and 32 respectively.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to the Intel Arc B570?

A: The Arc B570 has an aggregate benchmark score of 20556, which is 1.3% higher than the RTX 2070 SUPER's 20282. The performance difference is negligible for gameplay.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded across all tested settings?

A: The lowest recorded minimum FPS is 42, which occurs at 4K Medium settings. The highest recorded minimum is 122 FPS at 1080p Medium.

Q: Which component is stronger relative to its market position?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 2070 SUPER ranks in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. The CPU is the stronger component in this pairing.

The Verdict

The benchmark data provides a definitive answer: this system can run Minimum well, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and preset choices. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable across the entire settings range. The Ultra preset averages 92 FPS, which is 32 FPS above the playable threshold. High settings deliver 121 FPS, Medium delivers 144 FPS, and Low delivers 188 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears 60 FPS, making this resolution the sweet spot for unrestricted settings selection.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable for most presets. High settings average 78 FPS, Medium averages 93 FPS, and Low averages 121 FPS. The Ultra preset falls just short at 59 FPS average, missing the 60 FPS threshold by a single frame. The verdict for 1440p is that High is the best playable preset, offering a 78 FPS average with no recorded minimums below the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. Only the Low preset averages above 60 FPS, at 65 FPS. Medium falls to 50 FPS, High to 42 FPS, and Ultra to 32 FPS. The verdict for 4K is that Low settings are the only playable option, and the 65 FPS average leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

The overall conclusion is straightforward: this PC is a 1080p and 1440p machine for Minimum. It can handle maximum settings at 1080p, high settings at 1440p, and only low settings at 4K. Users targeting 4K should consider a stronger GPU.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance at different resolutions. The CPU, an Intel Core i7-14700F with 20 cores and 28 threads, ranks in the 91st percentile among all processors. The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, ranks in the 65th percentile among all graphics cards. This discrepancy suggests the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this interpretation. At 1080p Low, the system produces 188 FPS. At 1440p Low, it produces 121 FPS, a 36% reduction. At 4K Low, it produces 65 FPS, a 65% reduction from 1080p. This steep decline as pixel count increases is characteristic of GPU-bound performance. The CPU has ample headroom at these settings; the GPU's shading units, texture units, and memory bandwidth are being taxed progressively harder.

The preset scaling at each resolution provides additional evidence. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average from 188 to 92 FPS, a 51% drop. At 1440p, the same preset change reduces performance from 121 to 59 FPS, a 51% drop. At 4K, the drop from Low to Ultra goes from 65 to 32 FPS, also a 51% decline. The consistent percentage drop across resolutions indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of preset sensitivity. The CPU's role remains relatively constant, as its 91st percentile ranking means it is not saturated by the game's demands.

The percentile rankings make the division of labor clear. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking versus the GPU's 65th percentile means the GPU is the bottleneck at all tested resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU still has enough headroom to push high frame rates, but its limitations appear at 4K where only Low settings remain viable. The CPU contributes a stable foundation, but the data shows that upgrading the GPU would yield larger performance gains than upgrading the CPU for this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database's verdictByResolution data identifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution. These are the optimal settings for maximizing visual quality without dropping below the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 92. This is the highest quality preset available, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold by 32 FPS. The 92 FPS average provides a comfortable margin. Since all four presets at 1080p are playable, Ultra is the unambiguous choice for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, with an average FPS of 78. This preset clears the threshold by 18 FPS. The Ultra preset falls just short at 59 FPS, so High represents the maximum visual quality that maintains playability. The 78 FPS average at High is still a smooth experience, and the 18 FPS margin provides some buffer for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, with an average FPS of 65. This is the only playable preset at 4K, and it clears the threshold by only 5 FPS. The 65 FPS average is above 60, but the margin is slim. Users who prioritize 4K should expect occasional frame dips in busy scenes, as the recorded minimum at 4K Medium is 42 FPS, suggesting similar variance may occur at Low. The verdict is clear: 4K is playable only at the lowest quality settings, while 1080p and 1440p offer much more generous settings headroom.