Minimum

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX delivers a decisive verdict for Minimum: this is a 1080p and 1440p powerhouse that can also handle 4K with settings adjustments. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 160.1 FPS on Ultra, while 2560x1440 Ultra reaches 104.2 FPS. At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS is High at 70.6 FPS, with Ultra dropping to 52.6 FPS. The data shows the system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution, though 4K Ultra is the only configuration that falls short.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: The High preset at 3840x2160 delivers 70.6 FPS, which is the most demanding setting that stays above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 52.6 FPS, below the playable mark.

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 2560x1440 on Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. Benchmark results show 104.2 FPS on Ultra at 2560x1440, comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Core i7-14700KF scores 70163 on average, which is only 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69996) and 0.4% above the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875). It trails the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (70879) by 1% but leads the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515) by 0.9%.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX ranks in the 64th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19410. This places it near the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB, which scores 19334 (0.4% slower).

Q: What are the playable settings at 1920x1080?

A: Every preset is playable at 1920x1080. The Ultra preset runs at 160.1 FPS, while Low hits 321.5 FPS, Medium reaches 245.6 FPS, and High achieves 207.4 FPS. The best visual quality option is Ultra at 160.1 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: This CPU-GPU combination ranks 593rd out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the top 16% of all configurations tested for this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's headroom becomes apparent at lower settings. At 1920x1080, the scaling from Low (321.5 FPS) to Ultra (160.1 FPS) shows a 50% drop, indicating the GPU is heavily loaded as settings increase. The CPU's strength is evident in the fact that even the most demanding 1080p preset stays above 160 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can show.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with more pressure on the GPU. The gap between Low (210.4 FPS) and Ultra (104.2 FPS) narrows to a 50.5% reduction, suggesting the GPU is still the limiting factor but the CPU remains sufficient to feed it. The 1440p Ultra result of 104.2 FPS is 35% lower than the 1080p Ultra figure, showing a clear resolution penalty that cannot be offset by CPU performance alone.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The Ultra preset falls to 52.6 FPS, which is 67% below the 1080p Ultra result. Even the High preset at 70.6 FPS is 56% slower than its 1080p counterpart. The CPU's role diminishes at 4K because the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth (960.0 GB/s) are saturated; the Core i7-14700KF's 20 cores and 28 threads are not the binding constraint here. The data indicates that for 1080p and 1440p gaming, either component could be the bottleneck depending on settings, but at 4K the RX 7900 XTX is unequivocally the performance limiter.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is High, delivering 70.6 FPS. The Medium preset runs at 83.8 FPS and Low at 114.7 FPS, but High offers the best visual fidelity without crossing below the playable threshold. Ultra at this resolution falls to 52.6 FPS, so it should be avoided for smooth gameplay.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, achieving 104.2 FPS. This is the only resolution where the maximum quality setting stays well above 60 FPS, with a comfortable 44 FPS margin over the threshold. The High preset runs at 133.5 FPS and Medium at 157.4 FPS, but Ultra provides the highest image quality without sacrificing playability.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is again the recommended preset, running at 160.1 FPS. This leaves plenty of headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors, as even the most demanding setting nearly triples the 60 FPS minimum. The Medium preset at 245.6 FPS and High at 207.4 FPS are options for users seeking even higher frame rates, but Ultra's performance is already far beyond what is needed for smooth play.

The Verdict

This PC can unequivocally run Minimum at all three resolutions tested. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra at 160.1 FPS as the best quality option. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves 104.2 FPS, making it the highest playable setting. At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers 70.6 FPS, and Low (114.7 FPS) and Medium (83.8 FPS) are also playable, but Ultra at 52.6 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

The system's performance is consistent across resolutions, with only the 4K Ultra preset failing to meet the playable standard. For users with 4K displays, the High preset at 70.6 FPS provides a smooth experience with visual quality that is only one step below maximum. At 1440p and 1080p, the combo has substantial headroom, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming. The data confirms that this hardware combination is more than capable for this title at any resolution, provided users are willing to drop from Ultra at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals show that several processors would deliver nearly identical performance in Minimum. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996, a mere 0.2% lower than the Core i7-14700KF's 70163, meaning users would see virtually no difference in frame rates. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is 0.4% slower at 69875, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X trails by 0.9% with 69515. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is the only rival that edges ahead, scoring 70879, which is 1% higher; this would translate to a negligible FPS gain in practice.

For the GPU, the situation is more nuanced. The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has an average benchmark score of 19410, which is nearly identical to several older or less powerful cards. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB scores 19334, just 0.4% lower, while the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 is 1% higher at 19602. The AMD FirePro D300 leads the group by 1.2% with 19637, and the NVIDIA TITAN Xp trails by 1.2% at 19177. These deltas are so small that any of these GPUs would produce essentially the same frame rates in Minimum, though the RX 7900 XTX's 24 GB of memory and modern architecture would offer advantages in other titles that are not reflected in this game's benchmarks.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX ranks 593rd out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places the system in the 84th percentile of all configurations tested, meaning it outperforms roughly 84% of other CPU-GPU pairings in this game. The ranking is strong but not elite, which makes sense given that the GPU's 64th percentile score drags the combo down slightly, while the CPU's 94th percentile ranking pulls it up.

In practical terms, this rank means the system will deliver high frame rates at all resolutions, but there are many faster combinations tested. The gap between this combo and the top performers is likely driven by GPUs with higher percentiles, as the CPU is already near the top of the charts. For a game like Minimum that scales well with GPU performance, users seeking even higher 4K Ultra frame rates would need a GPU that ranks higher than the 64th percentile. However, for the vast majority of players targeting 60 FPS or even 144 FPS at 1080p and 1440p, this rank demonstrates that the combo is more than sufficient, with only the most demanding 4K Ultra scenario falling short of the playable threshold.