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Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination shows a clear progression in performance as resolution drops. At 4K, the system struggles to maintain smooth frame rates. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 delivers an average of 27.7 FPS, which is below playable thresholds. Dropping to High at the same resolution raises the average to 38.3 FPS, while Medium reaches 46.7 FPS. The Low preset at 4K achieves 58.4 FPS, which is still just short of the 60 FPS target.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves substantially. The Low preset averages 108.8 FPS, making it the fastest configuration at this resolution. Medium follows at 81.5 FPS, and High maintains a solid 71.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 53.6 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. This indicates that the most demanding settings require a resolution reduction to stay fluid.

At 1920x1080, the combination proves capable across all tested presets. The Low preset produces an average of 168.2 FPS, which is the highest recorded number in the entire dataset. Medium delivers 132.7 FPS, High reaches 111.9 FPS, and even Ultra holds at 81.2 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS mark comfortably, with the Ultra setting providing the best visual quality while retaining a healthy margin above the playable threshold.

The data shows a consistent scaling pattern: each resolution step down roughly doubles the headroom relative to the 60 FPS target. At 4K, only the Low preset comes close, but it still misses by 1.6 FPS. At 1440p, three presets qualify as playable, and at 1080p, all four do. The minimum and maximum FPS values were not recorded for any configuration, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for this game, this specific pairing ranks 2672 out of 3712 total combos. That places it in the lower third of all systems evaluated, which is expected given the age of the GPU relative to the CPU. The rank reflects the overall average performance across all resolutions and presets, not just the best-case scenario.

The percentile data reinforces this positioning. The CPU sits at the 94th percentile among all processors tested, indicating that the Intel Core i7-14700K is a top-tier part in general compute workloads. The GPU, by contrast, ranks at the 62nd percentile among all graphics cards. This disparity suggests that the graphics card is the limiting factor in this pairing, a conclusion supported by the FPS data at higher resolutions.

The combination rank of 2672 out of 3712 means that roughly 72 percent of tested combos outperform this setup in Minimum. However, the rank is not uniform across settings. At 1080p, this combo would likely sit much higher due to the strong CPU carrying frame rates at lower resolutions. At 4K, the rank would fall considerably, as the GPU struggles to keep pace with the demands of the Ultra preset. The database records an aggregate rank, but the resolution-specific behavior is more telling for practical use.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i7-14700K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER becomes evident when examining the scaling between resolutions and presets. At 1080p, the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU, and the frame rates scale primarily with the graphics preset. The jump from Low (168.2 FPS) to Ultra (81.2 FPS) represents a 51.7 percent drop, which is a classic GPU-bound pattern where the graphics card is the bottleneck.

At 1440p, the GPU load increases, but the CPU still manages to keep up. The Low preset achieves 108.8 FPS, while Ultra drops to 53.6 FPS. The scaling here is similar to 1080p, indicating that the GPU remains the primary constraint. However, the absolute numbers are lower across the board, which confirms that resolution scaling is affecting the graphics card more than the processor.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant limiting factor. The Low preset at 58.4 FPS is the best the card can manage, and Ultra falls to 27.7 FPS. This represents a 52.6 percent reduction from Low to Ultra, nearly identical to the scaling at 1080p. The consistency of this scaling across resolutions suggests that the CPU is never the bottleneck in this game with this GPU. The i7-14700K, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, provides more than enough processing power for a title released in 2014, even at the highest settings.

The CPU's single-thread performance, as measured by benchmarks like Cinebench R23 single-core at 2160 points, ensures that even the most demanding physics and AI calculations in Minimum are handled without stuttering. The GPU, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, is the component that dictates whether the game runs smoothly at higher resolutions. The data shows that reducing resolution has a far greater impact on FPS than reducing the quality preset, which is the signature of a GPU-bound system.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering alternative hardware, the database provides several nearby options for both components. On the CPU side, the Intel Core i7-14700K has an average benchmark score of 69355. The closest rivals are all within a narrow band. The AMD EPYC 9115 scores 69288, a delta of 0.1 percent. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, which is 0.2 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX posts 69875, a 0.7 percent advantage. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F leads the group at 69996, which is 0.9 percent above the i7-14700K.

These differences are negligible in real-world gaming. Any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum when paired with the RTX 2060 SUPER, since the GPU is the bottleneck at most settings. The choice between them would come down to platform features rather than gaming performance.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile at 18159, a 0.4 percent advantage. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, which is 0.5 percent higher. The AMD Radeon RX 460 posts 18373, a 1.5 percent lead. The Intel Arc A770M tops the group at 18383, which is 1.6 percent above the RTX 2060 SUPER.

All four rival GPUs are within 1.6 percent of the RTX 2060 SUPER in average score, meaning they would produce nearly identical FPS in Minimum. The RTX 2060 SUPER, despite being end-of-life, remains competitive with these alternatives. Users with any of these GPUs should expect similar performance at each resolution and preset combination.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the verdict is clear: no preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold. The closest is Low at 58.4 FPS, which falls 1.6 FPS short. The best playable settings list is empty for 4K, meaning this combination cannot deliver a smooth experience at this resolution under any tested quality level. Users with a 4K display would need to either lower the resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the most demanding configuration that stays at or above 60 FPS. It delivers an average of 71.5 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above the threshold. The Low preset (108.8 FPS) and Medium preset (81.5 FPS) also qualify, but High offers the best visual quality among the playable options. The Ultra preset at 53.6 FPS is not recommended, as it sacrifices smoothness for marginal visual gains.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice. It averages 81.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target while providing the highest level of visual fidelity. All four presets are playable at this resolution, with Low (168.2 FPS), Medium (132.7 FPS), and High (111.9 FPS) all offering excellent headroom. The Ultra preset is the sweet spot for users who want the best image quality without compromising frame rate.

The Verdict

This combination can run Minimum, but the playable range is limited to specific resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on every preset, with Ultra achieving 81.2 FPS. This makes 1080p the ideal resolution for this pairing, as it allows for the highest settings while maintaining smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on High, Low, and Medium presets. The High preset at 71.5 FPS is the best choice for visual quality, while Low and Medium provide even higher frame rates for competitive play. The Ultra preset at 53.6 FPS is not recommended, as it dips below the 60 FPS target.

At 3840x2160, the system fails to reach 60 FPS on any preset. The Low preset at 58.4 FPS is the closest, but it still falls short. Users with a 4K display should consider reducing the resolution or upgrading the GPU to achieve a smooth experience.

The data indicates that this is a CPU-heavy pairing, with the Intel Core i7-14700K far exceeding the requirements of this 2014 title. The RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting factor, and its performance ceiling is reached at 1440p with High settings. For the best experience, 1080p with Ultra settings is the recommended configuration, delivering 81.2 FPS and full visual fidelity.