Minimum

The Intel Core i7-14700KF and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination delivers a strong performance profile for Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. The CPU sits in the 94th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 85th percentile among all graphics cards. Benchmark data measured for this specific pairing shows that the system is capable of high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the primary limitation appearing only at 4K with the highest preset. This analysis breaks down how the components interact, what alternatives exist, and which settings provide the smoothest experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70,163, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in terms of aggregate performance are remarkably close. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69,515, which is 0.9% behind the i7-14700KF. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69,875, trailing by just 0.4%. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69,996, a mere 0.2% difference from the i7-14700KF. On the other side, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 70,879, which is 1% ahead of the i7-14700KF. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, as the performance delta is under 1.5% across the board. For a game of this era, the CPU is unlikely to be the bottleneck in most scenarios.

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has an average benchmark score of 48,477, placing it in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals show slightly more variance. The NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile scores 47,743, which is 1.5% behind the RX 6800 XT. The Intel Arc A550M scores 49,737, putting it 2.5% ahead. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti scores 49,957, also 3% ahead. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50,001, which is 3% ahead of the RX 6800 XT. These deltas are still modest, meaning a system built around any of these GPUs would produce similar frame rates in Minimum. The RX 6800 XT’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth give it ample headroom for texture-heavy scenes, but the game’s age means even less powerful cards can often keep up.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data across resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the system is clearly GPU-bound at higher presets. The average frame rate at Low is 257.1 FPS, dropping to 198.2 FPS at Medium, 167.7 FPS at High, and 126.8 FPS at Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 50.7% reduction in frame rate, which is classic GPU-limited behavior. The i7-14700KF’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6,235 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2,578, ensures the CPU keeps up with the GPU’s output at these high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more dominant. Low preset yields 164.6 FPS, Medium drops to 129.4 FPS, High to 106.8 FPS, and Ultra to 82.6 FPS. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra is 49.8%, slightly less than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is still the primary constraint. The CPU’s multi-core muscle, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44,167 and a Passmark multithread score of 52,425, is more than sufficient for this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting factor. Low preset averages 89.2 FPS, Medium drops to 70.3 FPS, High to 59.4 FPS, and Ultra to 46.2 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 48.2%, but the absolute frame rates are much lower. The RX 6800 XT’s 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 288.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are being fully utilized here. The CPU’s role diminishes at 4K, as the GPU renders the vast majority of pixels. In summary, at 1080p and 1440p, the GPU matters more for frame rate scaling between presets, while at 4K, the GPU is almost entirely responsible for the performance ceiling.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with High settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 59.4, which falls just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The playable settings at 4K are Low (89.2 FPS) and Medium (70.3 FPS).

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

A: Ultra is the best preset at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 82.6 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably, and all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X?

A: The i7-14700KF scores 70,163 on average, which is 0.9% higher than the Ryzen 9 7950X’s 69,515. The performance difference is negligible for gaming purposes.

Q: Is the RX 6800 XT significantly faster than the RTX 5070 Ti?

A: No, the data shows the opposite. The RTX 5070 Ti has an average score of 49,957, which is 3% higher than the RX 6800 XT’s 48,477. The RX 6800 XT is slightly behind, not ahead.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 126.8. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, making it an excellent experience for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Does the system struggle at any resolution or preset?

A: The only combination that fails to hit 60 FPS is 3840x2160 with High (59.4 FPS) and Ultra (46.2 FPS). All other resolution and preset combinations exceed 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks 1168th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the top 31.5% of all systems tested for this game. Given the game’s 2014 release date, this is a very strong showing. The high CPU percentile (94th) and GPU percentile (85th) indicate that this pairing is well-balanced for a title that is neither extremely CPU-heavy nor GPU-heavy by modern standards. The rank suggests that a significant majority of tested systems are slower, but there are still over a thousand combos that outperform it, likely featuring newer flagship GPUs or higher-end processors. For context, the combo’s performance is primarily driven by the RX 6800 XT, which is end-of-life but still capable of delivering high frame rates in this older title.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this PC can run Minimum without issue at most settings. According to the verdict by resolution:

• At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with the best being Ultra at 126.8 FPS average.
• At 2560x1440, all presets are playable, with the best being Ultra at 82.6 FPS average.
• At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium presets are playable, with Medium at 70.3 FPS average being the best option.

The system clears the 60 FPS threshold in 10 out of 12 tested scenarios. The only failures are at 4K with High (59.4 FPS) and Ultra (46.2 FPS). For a game from 2014, this is a resounding pass. The RX 6800 XT’s 16 GB of VRAM is more than enough, and the i7-14700KF’s 20 cores and 28 threads provide massive headroom. If you are targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo will deliver a smooth, high-refresh-rate experience with no compromises.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is as follows:

• 1920x1080: Ultra at 126.8 FPS average. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset provides more than double the playable threshold.

• 2560x1440: Ultra at 82.6 FPS average. This preset offers the best visual quality while still delivering over 20 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS target.

• 3840x2160: Medium at 70.3 FPS average. This is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS. High settings dip to 59.4 FPS, which is technically below the threshold, so Medium is the recommended choice for a locked experience.

These settings maximize visual fidelity while ensuring the frame rate never drops below the 60 FPS playable mark. At 1080p and 1440p, the system has enough performance to enable the highest quality options. At 4K, a slight compromise to Medium is necessary to maintain smooth gameplay.