Minimum

This PC configuration, pairing an Intel Core i7-14700KF with an AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, delivers a wide performance envelope for Minimum, ranging from a playable 74 FPS at 4K on Low settings to a very smooth 216.4 FPS at 1080p on Low. The data indicates that the system is capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at mainstream resolutions and remains functional at 4K if settings are adjusted appropriately.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data for Minimum shows a clear progression tied to resolution and graphical presets. At 3840x2160 (4K), the average frame rates are the lowest, as expected. The High preset produces an average of 46.1 FPS, while the Medium preset yields 58.6 FPS. Dropping to Low settings increases the average to 74 FPS, making it the only playable option at this resolution. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of 38.3 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the configuration shows much stronger results. The High preset achieves an average of 86.9 FPS, while Medium reaches 103.7 FPS. The Low preset is notably faster at 137.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, while the most visually intensive, still manages an average of 67.3 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin of over 7 frames per second.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system demonstrates its full potential. The High preset averages 135.3 FPS, and the Medium preset reaches 162.3 FPS. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 108.2 FPS, ensuring a fluid experience even at maximum settings. The Low preset, with an average of 216.4 FPS, is exceptionally high, indicating the CPU and GPU combination has significant headroom for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors. It is important to note that the data for all resolutions and settings lacks specific minimum and maximum FPS values, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the aggregate benchmark scores from the FACT PACK, the nearest rivals for this CPU and GPU pair provide context for expected performance. The Intel Core i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70163, which places it just 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (score 69996) and 0.4% above the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (score 69875). It is also 0.9% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (score 69515) and 1% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (score 70879). These deltas are marginal, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, should a system builder choose an alternative.

For the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, the average benchmark score is 26011. The closest rival is the AMD Radeon R9 M395X with a score of 25891, a delta of 0.5%. The AMD FirePro W7100 (score 25856) is 0.6% slower, and the AMD FirePro D700 (score 25842) is 0.7% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (score 25740) is 1.1% slower than the RX 6750 XT. These scores suggest that the RX 6750 XT holds a slight edge over these alternatives, but the performance difference in real-world gaming would be minimal, with all cards likely landing within a few frames per second of each other.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Minimum indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's influence becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. The scaling between resolutions and presets clarifies this dynamic.

When moving from 1080p Ultra (108.2 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (67.3 FPS), the average frame rate drops by 40.9 FPS, a substantial decrease of roughly 38%. This steep decline highlights the GPU's struggle to render the increased pixel count at high settings. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate falls further to 38.3 FPS, a drop of an additional 29 FPS from 1440p, confirming that the RX 6750 XT is the limiting factor at this resolution.

The CPU's role is more visible when examining the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system produces 216.4 FPS, which is 81.1 FPS higher than the 4K Low result of 74 FPS. This massive difference at a low graphical load suggests that the Core i7-14700KF has ample processing power to push high frame rates, but the GPU cannot maintain that throughput as resolution increases. The scaling from 1440p Low (137.7 FPS) to 1080p Low (216.4 FPS) shows a 78.7 FPS improvement, indicating that the CPU is capable of far exceeding the GPU's output at lower resolutions.

Conversely, at High settings, the difference between 1080p (135.3 FPS) and 1440p (86.9 FPS) is 48.4 FPS, which is a smaller absolute gap than the Low preset comparison. This suggests that as graphical load increases, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint, and the CPU's advantage is less impactful. In summary, for 1080p and 1440p gaming, the CPU provides a strong foundation, but the GPU dictates the final performance ceiling, especially on Ultra settings.

The Verdict

This system can run Minimum with playable frame rates at all three tested resolutions, provided the settings are chosen correctly. The 60 FPS threshold is the benchmark for playability in this analysis.

At 3840x2160, the only playable setting is Low, which yields an average of 74 FPS. The Medium preset (58.6 FPS) and High preset (46.1 FPS) fall short of 60 FPS, and Ultra (38.3 FPS) is not playable. Therefore, users with a 4K display must compromise on visual fidelity to achieve smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 67.3 FPS, which clears the threshold. This makes 1440p the ideal resolution for this combination, as it allows for maximum visual quality while maintaining a fluid experience.

At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, with the Ultra preset reaching an average of 108.2 FPS. This resolution offers the best performance headroom, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. The verdict is clear: this PC is fully capable of running Minimum at 1440p and 1080p with all settings, and at 4K only on Low settings.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only on Low settings, which produce an average of 74 FPS. Medium (58.6 FPS), High (46.1 FPS), and Ultra (38.3 FPS) all fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset to use at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice, as it achieves an average of 67.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the highest visual quality among playable options.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70163, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F's score of 69996. The performance difference is negligible.

Q: Is the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile?

A: Yes, the RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score of 26011, which is 1.1% higher than the RTX 3080 Ti Mobile's score of 25740.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average FPS is 216.4, recorded at 1920x1080 on Low settings.

Q: At which resolution does the Ultra preset become unplayable?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset produces an average of 38.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. It remains playable at 2560x1440 (67.3 FPS) and 1920x1080 (108.2 FPS).

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 1789th out of 3712 total combinations. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems. The percentile ranking for the CPU is 94, indicating it outperforms 94% of all CPUs in the database. The GPU's percentile ranking is 71, meaning it is stronger than 71% of all GPUs.

The rank of 1789 suggests that while this system is far from the top performers, it is also not in the lower quartile. The high CPU percentile relative to the GPU percentile indicates that the processor has significant headroom, and the system's overall position is likely constrained by the graphics card's mid-range standing. For a game like Minimum, which is from 2014, this combination is more than adequate for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, as confirmed by the measured FPS data. The rank reflects a balanced system that prioritizes CPU strength, but the GPU remains sufficient for the game's demands at most settings and resolutions.