Minimum

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a commanding performance profile in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Across all tested resolutions and presets, the combination produces frame rates that are consistently high, often exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin. The data indicates a system with substantial headroom, capable of handling the game’s demands with ease, even at the most demanding settings. The benchmark results show that this hardware pairing is not merely adequate but overwhelmingly sufficient for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, showcasing the raw power of this combination. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 310, a figure that suggests the game is almost entirely unconstrained by the hardware. Moving to Medium settings, the average FPS is 237, with a minimum of 202 and a maximum of 273. High settings still produce an impressive average of 199 FPS. Even at Ultra, the most demanding preset, the average remains at a very high 152 FPS. This resolution is clearly where this combo operates with maximum efficiency, providing a fluid experience regardless of the visual configuration.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains stellar, though the scaling from 1080p is evident. Low settings yield an average of 200 FPS, a slight decrease from the 310 FPS at 1080p, indicating a growing dependency on the GPU. Medium settings deliver an average of 153 FPS, with a minimum of 130 and a maximum of 176. High settings are still very fast at 128 FPS average. At Ultra, the average FPS is 98, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, demonstrating that the RTX 4070 SUPER has ample bandwidth and processing power for this resolution.

At 3840x2160, or 4K, the performance begins to show more significant scaling, but it remains highly playable. Low settings produce an average of 108 FPS, which is a substantial drop from the 200 FPS seen at 1440p, highlighting the increased pixel workload. Medium settings deliver an average of 82 FPS, with a minimum of 70 and a maximum of 95, keeping the experience smooth. High settings are still above the 60 FPS target, with an average of 69 FPS. Ultra settings, however, push the system to an average of 53 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold. This is the only configuration where the combo fails to maintain a solid 60 FPS average.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark data places this specific combination of the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER at rank 644 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This puts the system in the top 17.4% of all configurations tested, indicating a very strong overall performance level. The percentile for the CPU is 94, meaning it outperforms 94% of all CPUs in the database. The GPU’s percentile is 83, outperforming 83% of all GPUs. This suggests that while both components are high-performing, the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU in this pairing.

The high rank is a direct result of the combination’s ability to maintain high frame rates even at demanding resolutions. The system’s position in the 644th spot out of 3712 combos underscores that it is a high-tier performer, but it is not the absolute top. There are other combinations that achieve higher frame rates, likely with more powerful GPUs. The data suggests that this combo is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and very capable at 4K, though it leaves some performance on the table at the highest settings in 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate a clear shift in workload balance between the CPU and GPU as resolution and settings change. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS of 310 suggests that the CPU is the primary driver, as the GPU is not heavily taxed by the low-resolution rendering. The frame rate is so high that it is likely constrained by the game engine’s CPU logic rather than the graphics hardware. The drop to 237 FPS at Medium settings and 199 FPS at High shows the GPU beginning to take on more work, but the CPU still has significant influence.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU’s role becomes more prominent. The 200 FPS at Low settings is a noticeable drop from the 310 FPS at 1080p, showing that the GPU is now working harder to fill the additional pixels. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution, from 200 FPS down to 98 FPS, shows a clear GPU bottleneck emerging, as the CPU has less impact on the frame rate. The trend continues at 3840x2160, where the GPU is the dominant factor. The 108 FPS at Low settings and 53 FPS at Ultra settings demonstrate that the RTX 4070 SUPER’s rendering capabilities are the primary limit, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to not be a major constraint.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The data from the CPU’s nearest rivals provides context for its performance. The Intel Core i7-14700K has an average benchmark score of 69355. The AMD EPYC 9115 scores 69288, a delta of 0.1%, making it a near-identical performer. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, a delta of -0.2%, also essentially equivalent. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69875, with a delta of -0.7%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996, with a delta of -0.9%. These rivals are all within a 1% performance margin, meaning a system with any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223. Its nearest rivals show minimal performance differences. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262, a delta of -0.1%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268, also a delta of -0.1%. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301, a delta of -0.2%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, a delta of -1%. These GPUs would all produce very similar frame rates, with the RTX 4090 Mobile being the fastest of the group by a small margin. A user with any of these components could expect a comparable gaming experience.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 152, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains an average of 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: High settings is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS, with an average of 69 FPS. Ultra settings fall below the threshold with an average of 53 FPS.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 199 at 1920x1080 to 128 at 2560x1440, a decrease of 71 FPS. This demonstrates the increased load on the GPU at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for performance at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The data shows the GPU becomes the primary factor. The average FPS of 153 at this resolution is significantly lower than the 237 FPS at 1080p, indicating a growing GPU bottleneck.

*Q: What is the system’s overall rank compared to other tested combinations in Minimum?*

A: The combination ranks 644th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 17.4% of all configurations.

Q: Are there any settings at 3840x2160 that fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold?

A: Yes, with Ultra settings the average FPS is 53, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. All other settings at this resolution, Low, Medium, and High, are playable.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly indicates that this PC can run Minimum with excellent performance. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—deliver average frame rates well above 60 FPS, with the lowest being 152 FPS at Ultra. The system is fully playable at this resolution with all settings maxed out. At 2560x1440, the same is true; every preset, including Ultra, maintains an average above 60 FPS, with the lowest being 98 FPS. This resolution is the sweet spot for this hardware, offering high visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the system remains capable, but with more caveats. High, Medium, and Low settings all produce average frame rates above the 60 FPS threshold, with High being the most demanding playable preset at 69 FPS. Ultra settings, however, result in an average of 53 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold. The verdict is that this combo can run Minimum at 60 FPS in 4K, but only if the user is willing to compromise on the highest visual preset. For a flawless experience with all settings at maximum, 2560x1440 is the recommended resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which achieves an average of 69 FPS. This provides a good balance of visual quality and performance for 4K gaming.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 98 FPS. This allows for the highest possible visual fidelity while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 152 FPS. This resolution is so easily handled that the user can maximize every setting and still experience very high frame rates.