Minimum

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a combination that targets high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and solid 1440p performance in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The benchmark data shows this combo has no trouble at standard resolutions, but 4K gaming requires a significant settings compromise. At 1920x1080, the system averages 102 FPS on Ultra settings, which is the most demanding preset tested, and that figure climbs to 201.6 FPS on Low. Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably with an average of 66.3 FPS. The situation changes at 3840x2160, where only the Low preset stays above 60 FPS, averaging 72 FPS, while Medium drops to 54.3 FPS and High falls to 45.1 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at each resolution. For 1920x1080, the answer is the Ultra preset, which produces an average of 102 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom above the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating the GPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution. The Low preset reaches 201.6 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended target for visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again qualifies, with an average of 66.3 FPS. This is a tighter margin above the 60 FPS threshold, but it still clears it by a meaningful 10.5%. The High preset averages 86.2 FPS, and Medium averages 98.2 FPS, but Ultra remains the most demanding playable option. For users prioritizing maximum frame rates over visuals, Low at 131.1 FPS is available, but it is not necessary for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the situation is different. The only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which averages 72 FPS. Medium falls to 54.3 FPS, missing the threshold by 5.7 FPS, and High drops further to 45.1 FPS. Ultra is the worst at 37 FPS. The recommendation here is strictly Low settings if 4K resolution is a requirement, as no other preset meets the playability standard. The 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus of the RTX 4060 likely contribute to this steep drop-off at higher presets in 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary bottleneck for this game at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom even at 1080p. The Intel Core i7-14700KF, with 20 cores and 28 threads, scores 44,167 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6,235 in single-core, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. This level of processing power is far beyond what a 2014 title like Minimum requires, so the CPU is unlikely to constrain frame rates in any tested scenario.

The scaling between resolutions and presets confirms this. At 1920x1080, going from Low to Ultra reduces the average FPS from 201.6 to 102, a drop of 49.4%. At 2560x1440, the same preset change goes from 131.1 to 66.3, a 49.4% reduction as well. This consistent proportional drop suggests the GPU is handling the increased load uniformly, with no sudden CPU-related cliff. At 3840x2160, the transition from Low to Ultra goes from 72 to 37 FPS, a 48.6% reduction, again pointing to GPU-bound performance scaling.

The CPU’s role becomes more evident when looking at the 1080p Low result of 201.6 FPS. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU with enough data to reach well over 200 FPS, meaning the processor is not a limiting factor even in the least demanding settings. The GPU’s percentile rank of 61 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,639, is modest compared to the CPU’s 94th percentile. This disparity confirms that the RTX 4060 is the component that determines playability, especially as resolution and preset load increase.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i7-14700KF provide context for its processing capability. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an average score of 69,996, which is just 0.2% lower than the i7-14700KF’s 70,163. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is 0.4% behind at 69,875, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X trails by 0.9% with a score of 69,515. On the other side, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is 1% ahead at 70,879. These differences are all within one percent, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Minimum, where the GPU is the limiting factor. Users with any of these processors should expect the same frame rates as the i7-14700KF in this game.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a similar tight cluster. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17,666, which is 0.2% higher than the RTX 4060’s 17,639. The AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% lower at 17,588, the AMD Radeon Pro 560 is 0.5% lower at 17,551, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 is 0.7% lower at 17,509. These small deltas mean that swapping the RTX 4060 for any of these alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum. In practical terms, a user with an HD 7790 or a Radeon 780M would see the same 72 FPS at 4K Low and the same 102 FPS at 1080p Ultra, within a negligible margin of error.

The Verdict

The benchmark data answers the question directly: yes, this PC can run Minimum at 60 FPS or higher, but the achievable quality depends entirely on resolution. At 1920x1080, every tested preset clears the threshold, with Ultra averaging 102 FPS. This is fully playable with maximum visual settings. At 2560x1440, Ultra also clears the bar at 66.3 FPS, so the game is playable at maximum quality with a small margin of headroom. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset reaches 72 FPS; Medium at 54.3 FPS and High at 45.1 FPS both fall short of the 60 FPS target, and Ultra is not viable at 37 FPS.

The verdict by resolution from the data lists 3840x2160 as having only Low as a playable setting, with a best average of 72 FPS. For 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, and the best is Ultra at 66.3 FPS. For 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra at 102 FPS. This means the system is a strong performer at 1080p and 1440p, capable of running the game at its highest settings, but 4K users must accept Low settings to maintain smooth gameplay. The RTX 4060’s 8 GB of VRAM and 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth are sufficient for the lower resolutions but are stretched thin by 4K Ultra.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 60 FPS on 4K Ultra settings?*

A: No. The benchmark shows 3840x2160 Ultra averages 37 FPS, which is 23 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable preset at 4K is Low, which averages 72 FPS.

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

A: The data shows Ultra settings at 2560x1440 average 66.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 201.6 FPS, while Ultra averages 102 FPS. This is a difference of 99.6 FPS, meaning Low is nearly double the frame rate of Ultra.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for frame rate drops at 4K?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 94th percentile of all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 61st percentile. At 4K, the transition from Low to Ultra drops FPS from 72 to 37, a pattern consistent with GPU-bound scaling.

Q: Are there other GPUs that would perform similarly to the RTX 4060 in this game?

A: Yes. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 0.2% higher, and the AMD Radeon 780M scores 0.3% lower. Both would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS on Medium settings at 4K?

A: No. The 3840x2160 Medium preset averages 54.3 FPS, which is 5.7 FPS below the threshold. Only Low settings meet the 60 FPS requirement at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 1,975 out of 3,712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the 53rd percentile of all tested systems, meaning it sits almost exactly in the middle of the database. The rank reflects the GPU’s modest standing relative to other graphics cards, as the CPU’s strong performance does not compensate for the RTX 4060’s limitations at higher resolutions. For a game from 2014, this mid-pack ranking is expected, as many newer and more powerful GPUs will outclass the RTX 4060. The combo’s position suggests it is a balanced entry-level to mid-range option for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it is not positioned for high-end 4K performance. The data shows that among the 3,712 total combinations, this one delivers reliable 60 FPS gameplay at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, which is a solid result for its class.