Minimum

The Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a robust performance profile for Minimum, with benchmark data showing that the pairing comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold at 1440p and 1080p across all tested presets, while 4K requires a modest reduction from Ultra settings to maintain smooth gameplay. The measured results place this combo in the 948th position out of 3712 tested configurations, indicating a strong but not elite standing within the database.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-14700F sits in a tightly contested performance band. Its average benchmark score of 53620 places it just 0.2% below the Intel Xeon 6505P, which scores 53701. The margin is equally slim against the Intel Xeon Phi 7290, which trails by 0.3% with a score of 53469. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X comes within 0.6% of the i7-14700F’s performance, posting an average score of 53288, while the AMD EPYC 7313P is 0.8% behind at 53206. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame pacing in Minimum, with differences well under 1% in synthetic benchmarks translating to imperceptible real-world variance in this title.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070’s average benchmark score of 37648 places it in a similarly tight cluster. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 is the closest rival, scoring 37628, a mere 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 sits 0.4% behind with a score of 37507, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile leads by 1.3% at 38135. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 trails by 1.3% with a score of 37157. When considering the full combo, users with any of these rival components would experience nearly identical performance in Minimum, with the RTX 4080 Mobile offering a slight edge that might translate to a few extra frames at 4K Ultra, though the overall playability profile remains unchanged.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-dominated scaling in Minimum, with the graphics card being the primary determinant of performance across resolution and preset changes. At 1920x1080, the jump from Low to Ultra settings produces a dramatic shift from 276.8 FPS down to 138.3 FPS, a reduction of roughly 50% that points squarely at GPU workload. The CPU’s role is less pronounced at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset still clears 138 FPS, indicating the processor has ample headroom.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling pattern intensifies. The Low preset delivers 180.1 FPS, while Ultra drops to 85.4 FPS, a 52.6% decrease. This confirms that the RTX 4070 is the bottleneck, as the i7-14700F continues to feed frames without limitation. At 3840x2160, the GPU strain becomes even more evident: Low produces 94.7 FPS, but Ultra collapses to 45.3 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS threshold. The CPU’s contribution remains consistent across resolutions, with the measured delta between 1080p and 4K at the same preset showing that resolution scaling is almost entirely a GPU-bound phenomenon. For example, at High settings, the transition from 1080p (180.5 FPS) to 1440p (116.2 FPS) to 4K (63.4 FPS) tracks a predictable GPU workload curve, with the CPU never becoming the limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the comprehensive database of tested hardware combinations, this pairing achieves a rank of 948 out of 3712 total configurations. This places it in the top 25.5% of all tested combos, a solid position that reflects the balanced capabilities of the i7-14700F and RTX 4070. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 91 among all processors indicates that it outperforms 91% of tested CPUs, while the GPU’s percentile of 81 shows it beats 81% of tested graphics cards. The slight disparity between CPU and GPU percentiles suggests that the processor is relatively stronger than the graphics card in this pairing, but the combination still delivers cohesive performance.

The rank of 948 suggests that while this combo is capable, there are 947 configurations that outperform it in Minimum. These higher-ranked combos likely feature faster GPUs, as the game’s GPU-bound nature means that graphics card upgrades yield more substantial gains than CPU upgrades. Conversely, the 2764 combos ranked below this pairing would generally struggle more at 4K Ultra or require more aggressive settings reductions to maintain playability.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Minimum effectively. The verdict data is unambiguous: at 1920x1080, all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the most demanding Ultra preset averaging 138.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same holds true, with Ultra delivering 85.4 FPS, leaving significant headroom above the playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the situation requires more care: High, Medium, and Low all maintain playable frame rates, with High achieving 63.4 FPS, but Ultra falls to 45.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

For 1080p and 1440p gaming, this system is effectively overqualified for Minimum, offering high refresh rate performance even at maximum settings. For 4K, the best playable preset is High, which at 63.4 FPS just clears the threshold, though users seeking Ultra visuals would need to accept a sub-60 FPS experience or lower the resolution. The data suggests that this combo is best suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming, where it can push well beyond 85 FPS at Ultra settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates show a clear progression across presets. Low settings deliver 276.8 FPS, Medium drops to 215.2 FPS, High achieves 180.5 FPS, and Ultra settles at 138.3 FPS. The scaling between Low and Ultra represents a 50.1% reduction in frame rate, highlighting the GPU’s workload increase with higher visual fidelity. All presets remain far above the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding setting providing more than double the playable frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the results follow a similar pattern with reduced absolute numbers. Low produces 180.1 FPS, Medium delivers 135.3 FPS, High reaches 116.2 FPS, and Ultra achieves 85.4 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset shows an average reduction of approximately 35-38%, consistent with the increased pixel count. The Ultra preset at 1440p still maintains a comfortable 42.3% margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop more significantly. Low produces 94.7 FPS, Medium delivers 71.4 FPS, High achieves 63.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 45.3 FPS. This represents a substantial reduction compared to 1440p, with the High preset losing 45.4% of its frame rate when moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to reach 60 FPS, coming in 24.5% below the threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings that maintain at least 60 FPS are Ultra, delivering an average of 138.3 FPS. This is the maximum preset available, and the system handles it with significant headroom, leaving 130.5% more performance than required for playability.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best setting, achieving 85.4 FPS. This provides a 42.3% margin above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a safe choice for smooth gameplay. The system could likely handle additional graphical enhancements, but within the tested presets, Ultra is the ceiling.

At 3840x2160, the best setting that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, with an average of 63.4 FPS. This represents a slim 5.7% margin above the playable threshold, leaving little room for performance dips. Medium, at 71.4 FPS, offers a more comfortable buffer for 4K gaming, though High is the maximum preset that officially clears 60 FPS. Users prioritizing stability might opt for Medium to gain additional headroom, while those seeking the highest visual quality can accept the marginal risk associated with High’s tight margin.