Minimum

This PC configuration, pairing an Intel Core i7-14700K with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, delivers a decisive performance classification for Minimum. The benchmark data is measured, not estimated, and it indicates that this hardware combination ranks 246th out of 3712 tested combos for this title. Across all three tested resolutions, the system achieves an average frame rate well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, even at the highest settings preset. This analysis breaks down the specific frame rates, identifies the optimal settings per resolution, and clarifies the role each component plays in delivering this performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination shows a clear and consistent scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At the highest resolution tested, 3840x2160, the system produces an average of 79 FPS on High settings. Dropping to Medium settings yields an average of 95 FPS, with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 109 FPS. The Low preset pushes performance to an average of 124 FPS, while the Ultra preset, the most demanding option, still maintains an average of 61 FPS.

Moving down to 2560x1440, the performance headroom becomes more pronounced. The High preset averages 148 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 176 FPS, with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 202 FPS. The Low preset reaches an average of 230 FPS, and even the Ultra preset produces a substantial 112 FPS average. This resolution represents a sweet spot where the system has significant headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, indicating that the system is rarely limited by the graphics card. The Low preset averages 356 FPS, the Medium preset averages 273 FPS with a minimum of 232 FPS and a maximum of 313 FPS, and the High preset averages 229 FPS. The Ultra preset still delivers a very high average of 174 FPS, which is nearly three times the playability threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates that this system can run the game at the maximum Ultra settings preset at every resolution tested while maintaining an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS. The verdict data confirms that all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 61. This is a marginal pass over the 60 FPS threshold, but it is a pass nonetheless. For gamers who prioritize visual quality over raw frame rate, this is the recommended configuration.

At 2560x1440, the best settings remain Ultra, but the average FPS jumps to 112. This provides a substantial buffer above the minimum playability threshold, ensuring a smoother experience even in demanding scenes. The system is clearly not struggling at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 174. This is an excellent result for high-refresh-rate monitors. The system has so much performance headroom at this resolution that the Ultra preset is not a compromise; it is simply the standard.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets reveals the relative workload distribution between the CPU and GPU. The data shows that as resolution decreases from 3840x2160 to 1920x1080, the average FPS increases dramatically across all presets. For instance, the Ultra preset sees a jump from 61 FPS at 4K to 112 FPS at 1440p and then to 174 FPS at 1080p. This scaling pattern indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the primary performance driver at higher resolutions, where the GPU workload is more intensive.

Conversely, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and lower settings. At 1920x1080 with the Low preset, the system achieves 356 FPS. This extremely high frame rate suggests that the Intel Core i7-14700K, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to reach these levels. The difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p is 182 FPS (356 vs. 174), which shows that the GPU is still heavily involved in rendering the additional visual effects that the Ultra preset requires.

The fact that the system can maintain 61 FPS at 4K Ultra indicates a balanced configuration where neither component is a severe bottleneck. The GPU is handling the high-resolution rendering, while the CPU provides enough single-thread and multi-thread performance to avoid limiting the frame rate. The passmark single-thread score of 4472 and the multithread score of 52392 support this, showing a strong processor in both metrics.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes. The data shows that at 3840x2160, all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable. The Ultra preset averages 61 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset is the best option at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 112 FPS. This provides a significant margin above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring a fluid experience.

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

A: The GPU is the primary factor at higher resolutions. The frame rate scales significantly with resolution, showing that the RTX 4080 is the limiting factor at 4K. At 1080p, the CPU's capability is evident, as the system can reach 356 FPS on Low settings, but the GPU still dictates performance at higher presets.

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

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with the High preset is 229. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS?

A: The only data point with a minimum FPS recorded is on the Medium preset. At 3840x2160, the minimum is 80 FPS, and at 2560x1440, the minimum is 149 FPS. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 232 FPS. All recorded minimums are above 60 FPS.

Q: How does this system rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: This specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 246th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in a high percentile, indicating strong overall performance for this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly. For the Intel Core i7-14700K, the closest performance match is the AMD EPYC 9115, which has an average benchmark score of 69288, a delta of only 0.1% from the Intel chip's average score of 69355. Other close matches include the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515, -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875, -0.7%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69996, -0.9%). These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest rival, with an average score of 54209, a delta of just 0.1% from the RTX 4080's score of 54247. This means that the RTX 4080 SUPER would perform almost exactly the same in this game. Other nearby options include the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828, -1.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698, -2.6%), and the AMD Radeon 8060S (55757, -2.7%). These GPUs are all within a small performance delta, meaning the frame rates would be very similar to the RTX 4080. A system with any of these rival components would be expected to produce nearly identical benchmark results in this title.

The Verdict

The verdict is clear: this PC can run Minimum with exceptional performance. The data shows that the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and settings preset tested. The verdict by resolution confirms that the best settings are Ultra at all resolutions. At 3840x2160, the system averages 61 FPS on Ultra, which is a playable, though not overly comfortable, margin. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 112 FPS, providing a very smooth experience. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 174 FPS, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate gaming.

The system's performance is robust. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, the user can enable the highest settings without any concern for frame rate drops. For 4K gaming, the Ultra preset is still viable, but the 61 FPS average leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. If a higher frame rate is desired at 4K, the data suggests that lowering the preset to High, which averages 79 FPS, is a safer choice. Ultimately, this hardware combination is more than capable of running Minimum at its maximum visual quality on standard high-refresh-rate displays.