Minimum

The data for Minimum shows a clear pattern: the Intel Core i7-14700F combined with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a formidable pairing for this Third-Person Shooter. Measured frame rates are consistently high, and the system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. The analysis below breaks down the optimal settings, the balance of CPU versus GPU load, and how this specific combo ranks among other tested hardware configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 174 FPS. This is not merely a playable result; the headroom is substantial, indicating that the CPU and GPU are barely taxed at this resolution. Lower presets push the frame rate even higher, with Low reaching 356 FPS average, but the Ultra setting is the clear choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

Moving to 2560x1440, the best setting remains Ultra, with an average of 112 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p introduces a significant load increase, yet the system still has ample performance in reserve. This average is nearly double the 60 FPS threshold, meaning that even demanding scenes with multiple effects are unlikely to cause noticeable stutter. The gap between Ultra and High here is 36 FPS (148 vs. 112), which shows that the Ultra preset has a measurable cost, but one that is easily absorbed.

At 3840x2160, the data shows that Ultra is still the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS, achieving an average of 61 FPS. This is a razor-thin margin, sitting just 1 FPS above the playable threshold. While the average is technically playable, the lack of a reported minimum FPS for this setting introduces some uncertainty; the data indicates it is the best playable preset, but the performance envelope is tight. The High preset at this resolution offers a more comfortable margin at 79 FPS, but the Ultra setting is the most demanding one that still meets the 60 FPS criterion. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep, with the Ultra average dropping from 112 to 61 FPS, a 45.5% reduction.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals that the GPU is the primary bottleneck across all resolutions, but the CPU’s role becomes less critical as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high that they likely approach the CPU's input limit; the difference between Low and Ultra is 182 FPS (356 vs. 174). This massive spread suggests that at lower resolutions, the GPU is not fully saturated, and the CPU is feeding frames as fast as possible, but the rendering load is still the main differentiator between presets.

At 2560x1440, the scene changes. The average frame rates across all presets (230, 176, 148, 112) are all lower than their 1080p counterparts, which is expected. The scaling between Low and Ultra is 118 FPS, a smaller absolute gap than at 1080p but still significant. This indicates that the GPU is now doing more work per frame, but the CPU (Intel Core i7-14700F with 20 cores and 28 threads) is still capable of keeping up with the demand. The 14700F’s high single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4958, ensures it is not the limiting factor here.

The most telling evidence of GPU dominance comes at 3840x2160. The frame rates compress dramatically: Low averages 124 FPS, Medium 95 FPS, High 79 FPS, and Ultra 61 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 63 FPS, which is smaller than at 1440p (118 FPS) and much smaller than at 1080p (182 FPS). This compression is a classic sign that the GPU is now fully saturated, and the CPU is no longer the constraint. The RTX 4080, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth, is the workhorse here. The data suggests that the 14700F is more than sufficient for this game; even at 1080p, where CPU load is highest, the system delivers over 170 FPS on Ultra, implying that the CPU is not holding back the GPU.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 3840x2160?*

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 61 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is just 1 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold, so it is technically playable, but the margin is thin.

Q: What is the best setting to use for a smooth experience at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings provide an average of 112 FPS at 2560x1440, which is the highest preset tested and offers a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings average 148 FPS if you prefer even more headroom.

Q: How does the performance scale between 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 on Ultra settings?

A: The average frame rate drops from 174 FPS at 1080p to 112 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 62 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is handling a significantly larger rendering workload at the higher resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1920x1080?

A: The data suggests the GPU is still the primary factor, but the CPU matters more at 1080p. The frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 182 FPS, which shows that the GPU’s rendering load heavily influences performance. The Intel Core i7-14700F's strong single-thread score (Cinebench R23 single-core of 4958) ensures it does not bottleneck the GPU.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 on Medium settings?

A: The data reports a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 202 FPS for Medium settings at 2560x1440, with an average of 176 FPS. This shows a stable performance range with no significant dips.

Q: Does the RTX 4080 have enough memory for this game?

A: The RTX 4080 features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory. The benchmark data does not indicate any memory-related issues, and the high frame rates across all resolutions and presets suggest that memory capacity is not a limiting factor for Minimum.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the average benchmark scores, the Intel Core i7-14700F sits near a cluster of CPUs with very similar overall performance. The nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6505P, which scores 0.2% lower, and the Intel Xeon Phi 7290, which scores 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is 0.6% ahead, and the AMD EPYC 7313P is 0.8% ahead. In gaming, these differences are negligible; any of these CPUs would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum when paired with an RTX 4080. The 14700F’s percentile ranking of 91 among all CPUs indicates it is in the top tier.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which has an average score just 0.1% higher. This means that swapping to the 4080 SUPER would yield almost no measurable performance change in this game. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 1.1% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 2.6% lower. The AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.7% lower. These deltas are small, suggesting that the RTX 4080 is at the top of its performance tier, and users with these alternatives would see very similar frame rates, with the 4080 SUPER being the only possible upgrade that makes sense.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Minimum at 60 FPS in every scenario tested. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at all three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 174 FPS, which is far beyond what is needed for a smooth experience. At 2560x1440, Ultra delivers 112 FPS, offering a high-quality visual experience with plenty of headroom. At 3840x2160, the system still manages to run Ultra at an average of 61 FPS, meeting the playable threshold exactly.

The only caveat is the 4K Ultra result. While the average is 61 FPS, the lack of a reported minimum frame rate for that specific setting means there is a possibility of occasional dips below 60 FPS in intense scenes. For a consistently smooth 4K experience, the High preset at 79 FPS would be a safer choice. However, based on the average data, the system meets the criteria for playable settings at all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations of CPUs and GPUs in the benchmark database, this pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 246th out of 3712 combos. This places it in the top 6.6% of all tested configurations. This high ranking is a direct reflection of the strong performance seen in the measured FPS data. The combination of a top-tier CPU (91st percentile) and a high-end GPU (86th percentile) results in a system that is well-balanced for this game, with no single component acting as a significant bottleneck. The rank indicates that this setup will outperform the vast majority of other systems when playing Minimum.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: Average 356 FPS (min/max not recorded)
• Medium: Average 273 FPS, minimum 232 FPS, maximum 313 FPS
• High: Average 229 FPS (min/max not recorded)
• Ultra: Average 174 FPS (min/max not recorded)

2560x1440:

• Low: Average 230 FPS (min/max not recorded)
• Medium: Average 176 FPS, minimum 149 FPS, maximum 202 FPS
• High: Average 148 FPS (min/max not recorded)
• Ultra: Average 112 FPS (min/max not recorded)

3840x2160:

• Low: Average 124 FPS (min/max not recorded)
• Medium: Average 95 FPS, minimum 80 FPS, maximum 109 FPS
• High: Average 79 FPS (min/max not recorded)
• Ultra: Average 61 FPS (min/max not recorded)

The pattern across all resolutions is a consistent drop in performance as settings increase, with the Medium preset being the only one that reports minimum and maximum values. The data shows that the system is extremely capable at 1080p and 1440p, and even at 4K it provides a playable experience on the highest settings, albeit with a thinner margin.