Minimum

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is an exceptionally high-performing combination for Minimum, ranking 5th out of 3712 tested combos. This places it in the top percentile of all possible system configurations for this game, indicating that this hardware pairing delivers near-top-tier performance. The data confirms that this combo is not merely capable but overwhelmingly dominant, with the only systems ahead of it being exotic or extremely high-end workstation builds.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 5 out of 3712 tested combinations is a definitive statement of its elite status. This percentile placement, combined with the CPU's 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 92nd percentile among all GPUs, shows a balanced, top-tier pairing. The system is positioned to handle the game's demands with massive headroom, and benchmark results indicate that it sits in the upper echelon of gaming hardware. With an average benchmark score of 53,620 for the CPU and 77,712 for the GPU, both components are performing near the top of their respective categories, making this one of the most potent combinations available for this title. The measurements are real, not estimates, which reinforces the reliability of this ranking. This is a combination that will not be a bottleneck in any scenario the game presents.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset at 4K (3840x2160) that maintains 60 FPS?

A: The data shows that the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 achieves an average of 73 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Therefore, Ultra is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 5090 D compared to its nearest rival?

A: According to the nearestRivals data, the RTX 5090 D has an average score of 77,712. Its closest competitor, the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, has an average score of 78,940, which is 1.6% higher. Conversely, the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76,904, which is 1.1% lower. The performance difference between these GPUs is minimal.

Q: What is the CPU's performance relative to its closest competitors?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53,620. The Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53,701, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53,288, which is 0.6% lower, and the AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53,206, which is 0.8% lower. This indicates the 14700F is essentially performance-equivalent to these rivals.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 1440p with all settings maxed out?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440 with the Ultra preset, the system achieves an average of 136 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. This indicates that the combo has substantial performance headroom at this resolution.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the measured average FPS is 329, with minimum and maximum values of 280 and 379 FPS respectively. This shows extremely smooth performance with no risk of dropping below the playable threshold.

Q: Is the CPU's single-core performance adequate for this game?

A: The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score is 4,958, and its PassMark single-thread score is 4,257. Given the game's release date of 2014-06-25, this modern CPU provides far more single-core capability than required, ensuring it is not a limiting factor in any scenario.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system's capabilities across different resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high. With Low settings, the average FPS is 430. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 329 FPS, with a minimum of 280 and a maximum of 379. High settings yield an average of 276 FPS, while the Ultra preset still delivers a commanding 210 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains far above the playable threshold. The Low preset achieves an average of 277 FPS. Medium settings see an average of 212 FPS, with a minimum of 180 and a maximum of 244 FPS. High settings produce an average of 178 FPS, and the Ultra preset maintains a robust 136 FPS average. These numbers show that even at the highest visual fidelity, the system has more than enough power to keep the frame rate well above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers excellent performance. The Low preset reaches an average of 149 FPS. Medium settings achieve an average of 114 FPS, with a minimum of 97 and a maximum of 131 FPS. The High preset produces an average of 96 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset holds an average of 73 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS target. The data shows a consistent and predictable scaling of performance as resolution and settings increase, with no anomalies or bottlenecks detected.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are all within a narrow performance band. The Intel Xeon 6505P has an average score of 53,701, a mere 0.2% higher than the Core i7-14700F. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53,469, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53,288, a 0.6% difference, and the AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53,206, a 0.8% difference. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Minimum, making them interchangeable for this title.

On the GPU side, the alternatives are similarly close in performance. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT has an average score of 76,904, which is 1.1% lower than the RTX 5090 D. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.6% higher with a score of 78,940. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 16 GB variants score 79,396 and 79,605 respectively, both being about 2.1% and 2.4% higher. These deltas are small enough that users would be hard-pressed to notice a difference in frame rates, meaning these GPUs would behave similarly in terms of playable settings and FPS ranges.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above 60 is Ultra, which achieves an average of 73 FPS. This allows users to max out all graphical options at 4K without dropping below the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is again the best choice, delivering a strong 136 FPS average. This provides a high-refresh-rate experience at 1440p with all settings maxed out, leaving plenty of headroom for demanding scenes.

At 1920x1080, the system can handle the Ultra preset with an average of 210 FPS. This is far beyond the 60 FPS target, making it ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors. In all cases, the system has enough performance to run the game at its highest visual quality while maintaining a smooth and responsive frame rate.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Minimum with extreme proficiency. The verdict data confirms that all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every resolution tested. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 210 FPS, at 2560x1440 it averages 136 FPS, and at 3840x2160 it averages 73 FPS. Every single configuration clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a significant margin.

The system's performance is so high that the limiting factor is not the hardware's capability but the game's own engine and refresh rate of the display. With a rank of 5th out of 3712 tested combos, this pairing is one of the best possible configurations for Minimum. The data is measured, not theoretical, and it shows a system that is overkill for this 2014 title. For any user with a 60Hz, 144Hz, or even 240Hz monitor, this combination will deliver maximum framerates at maximum settings. There is no resolution or setting combination within the game's options that this PC cannot handle with ease. The verdict is clear: this is a top-tier combination that will provide an exceptional gaming experience in Minimum.