Minimum

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a highly capable experience in Minimum, but the outcome depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, this combo is excellent, achieving 84 FPS at Ultra settings. At 2560x1440, it remains very strong, with High settings producing 73.1 FPS. However, at 3840x2160, the combination falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at every tested preset, with the best result being 59.4 FPS at Low settings. This pairing is a clear 1080p and 1440p performer, while 4K requires a GPU upgrade.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. All figures are average FPS, as minimum and maximum frame data were not captured.

1920x1080 Results

• Low: 169.2 FPS
• Medium: 127.4 FPS
• High: 110.2 FPS
• Ultra: 84 FPS

The scaling from Low to Ultra is smooth and predictable. The step from Low to Medium costs 41.8 FPS, while the step from Medium to High costs 17.2 FPS. The most demanding step, High to Ultra, costs 26.2 FPS. Even at the maximum preset, the average frame rate remains far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

2560x1440 Results

• Low: 110.4 FPS
• Medium: 85.5 FPS
• High: 73.1 FPS
• Ultra: 55.1 FPS

At 1440p, the performance profile shifts. Low settings still deliver a triple-digit average at 110.4 FPS. Medium and High remain comfortably playable at 85.5 and 73.1 FPS respectively. Ultra is the first setting to dip below the 60 FPS line, landing at 55.1 FPS. This makes Ultra the only non-playable preset at this resolution.

3840x2160 Results

• Low: 59.4 FPS
• Medium: 44.3 FPS
• High: 38.9 FPS
• Ultra: 26.5 FPS

At 4K, the RTX 2060 SUPER is clearly overextended. The best result is 59.4 FPS at Low settings, which just misses the 60 FPS threshold. Medium falls to 44.3 FPS, High to 38.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 26.5 FPS. None of these presets reach playable status.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates a clear shift in bottleneck behavior across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU's strength is evident. The Intel Core i7-14700KF, with 20 cores and 28 threads, is more than capable of feeding the GPU. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 85.2 FPS, showing that the GPU is the primary limiter as settings increase. The CPU is not the constraint at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take a more dominant role. The frame rate differences between presets remain significant, but the overall average drops. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus are handling a larger pixel count. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 55.3 FPS, smaller than at 1080p, which confirms the GPU is becoming the limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unquestionably the bottleneck. The CPU's performance headroom is irrelevant when the GPU cannot maintain high frame rates. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 32.9 FPS, the smallest spread of any resolution. This compressed scaling indicates that the GPU is saturated at all settings. The 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is not sufficient for the demands of 4K rendering in this title.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this analysis. At Low settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces the average from 169.2 to 110.4 FPS, a drop of 58.8 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Low reduces the average from 110.4 to 59.4 FPS, a drop of 51 FPS. At High settings, the same resolution transitions show drops from 110.2 to 73.1, then 73.1 to 38.9 FPS. The GPU is the dominant factor at every resolution above 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination at 2589 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the lower half of all tested configurations. The rank is somewhat surprising given the strong 1080p and 1440p results, but it reflects the fact that many tested combos include much more powerful GPUs. The RTX 2060 SUPER sits at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is at the 94th percentile among all CPUs. This mismatch explains the overall ranking: the CPU is a top-tier part, but the GPU holds the combo back in the broader comparison.

The combo's rank of 2589 out of 3712 means that approximately 70% of tested configurations outperform it. For a game like Minimum, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards, this rank is acceptable. The combination is not competitive with high-end GPU pairings, but it delivers a solid experience at mainstream resolutions. The data suggests that users pairing this CPU with a stronger GPU would see a substantial improvement in the combo's overall rank.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide useful context for what other hardware would behave similarly.

The Intel Core i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70163. Its closest rivals, based on average score and delta percent, are:

• AMD Ryzen 7 9700F: average score 69996, 0.2% slower
• AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX: average score 69875, 0.4% slower
• AMD Ryzen 9 7950X: average score 69515, 0.9% slower
• Intel Core Ultra 7 265K: average score 70879, 1% faster

These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum. The differences are negligible in real-world gaming, with all four rivals within 1% of the i7-14700KF's average score.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. Its closest rivals are:

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile: average score 18159, 0.4% faster
• AMD Radeon Pro 5700: average score 18189, 0.5% faster
• AMD Radeon RX 460: average score 18373, 1.5% faster
• Intel Arc A770M: average score 18383, 1.6% faster

These GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in Minimum. The RTX 3060 Mobile and Radeon Pro 5700 are the closest matches, while the Radeon RX 460 and Arc A770M are slightly faster on average. None of these alternatives represent a meaningful upgrade or downgrade; they are all effectively equivalent in performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 84 FPS. This is the maximum quality setting available, and the combo handles it without issue.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is High, with an average of 73.1 FPS. Ultra drops to 55.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. High is the recommended setting for a smooth experience at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold. The best result is 59.4 FPS at Low settings, which misses the target by 0.6 FPS. The database records no playable settings at this resolution. Users seeking 4K performance would need to lower the resolution or upgrade the GPU.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 84 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: High settings produce an average of 73.1 FPS at 1440p, making it the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 55.1 FPS, which is not playable.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable with this hardware?

A: No. The best result at 4K is 59.4 FPS at Low settings, which falls just below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra produce 44.3, 38.9, and 26.5 FPS respectively.

Q: Which component limits performance at 1920x1080?

A: The GPU is the primary limiter at 1080p. The CPU, with its 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs, has ample headroom. The frame rate scaling from Low at 169.2 FPS to Ultra at 84 FPS shows the GPU becoming the constraint as settings increase.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. The RTX 3060 Mobile is 0.4% faster, the Radeon Pro 5700 is 0.5% faster, the Radeon RX 460 is 1.5% faster, and the Intel Arc A770M is 1.6% faster. These differences are minor and would result in nearly identical in-game performance.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combination ranks 2589 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. The CPU is at the 94th percentile, while the GPU is at the 62nd percentile, which explains why the overall rank is in the lower half of the database.