Minimum

Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a high-end desktop combination, and the benchmark data for Minimum shows it delivers well above the 60 FPS playability threshold across nearly every setting and resolution tested. The only exception is the Ultra preset at 4K, which dips below the target, revealing a clear ceiling for the most demanding configuration.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS on average is High, which delivers an average of 73.1 FPS. While the Low and Medium presets also clear the threshold (114 FPS and 86.2 FPS respectively), the High preset offers the best visual fidelity while still staying comfortably above the 60 FPS floor. The Ultra preset at this resolution falls short, averaging only 56.7 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the data shows that the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 100.6 FPS. This is a significant jump in headroom compared to 4K, and all four presets—Low at 208 FPS, Medium at 162.3 FPS, High at 137.4 FPS, and Ultra at 100.6 FPS—are far above the 60 FPS requirement.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset remains the most demanding option that still clears the threshold, with an average of 162.8 FPS. The lower presets are extremely fast here, with Low hitting 328.5 FPS, Medium at 247.4 FPS, and High at 211.2 FPS. For 1080p gaming, this combination has substantial performance reserves, making the Ultra setting the obvious choice for maximum visual quality without any concern about frame rate.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-14700KF sits in a tight performance cluster based on average benchmark scores. The nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, which has an average score of 69996, a negligible 0.2% difference from the i7-14700KF’s average of 70163. This means the Ryzen 7 9700F would behave nearly identically in CPU-bound scenarios. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (avg score 69875, 0.4% slower) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (avg score 69515, 0.9% slower) are also close peers. On the other side, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores slightly higher at 70879, putting it 1% ahead of the i7-14700KF. These deltas are so small that in a game like Minimum, which is likely GPU-bound at most settings, the choice between these CPUs would have minimal impact on the measured frame rates.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti’s nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, which has an average score of 45152, a 0.8% difference from the RTX 4070 Ti’s 44795. This mobile part would offer nearly identical performance. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (avg score 45384, 1.3% higher) and the Intel Arc A730M (avg score 45592, 1.7% higher) are also in the same ballpark, though they are slightly faster on paper. The NVIDIA RTX A6000 is the closest slower rival, scoring 44075, which is 1.6% below the RTX 4070 Ti. In practice, any of these graphics solutions would likely produce very similar frame rates in Minimum, especially at lower resolutions where the CPU is less of a factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data provides a complete picture of how this combo scales with resolution and settings. At 3840x2160, the frame rates are as follows: Low averages 114 FPS, Medium averages 86.2 FPS, High averages 73.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 56.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a clear drop-off, with the Ultra preset being the only one that fails to reach the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440, the results are significantly higher: Low averages 208 FPS, Medium averages 162.3 FPS, High averages 137.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 100.6 FPS. This represents a substantial increase over 4K, with even the Ultra preset delivering over 100 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is about 107 FPS, showing that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptional across the board: Low averages 328.5 FPS, Medium averages 247.4 FPS, High averages 211.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 162.8 FPS. The difference between the lowest and highest presets is 165.7 FPS, but even the most demanding setting keeps the frame rate far above any potential display refresh rate concerns. The data shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 4070 Ti is the primary bottleneck at 4K Ultra, but as resolution drops, the performance ceiling becomes much higher, suggesting that the CPU is rarely a limiting factor at 1080p and 1440p.

The Verdict

The benchmark results are unambiguous: this PC can run Minimum exceptionally well. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with the best playable setting being High at 73.1 FPS. The Ultra preset is not playable, averaging only 56.7 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra being the best at 100.6 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are also playable, with Ultra delivering an impressive 162.8 FPS. The verdict is clear: for 1080p and 1440p gaming, this combo offers maximum settings with massive frame rate headroom. For 4K gaming, users must drop from Ultra to High to stay above 60 FPS, which is a minor compromise given the high visual quality still achievable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU roles shift across resolutions. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The frame rate drops from 114 FPS at Low to 56.7 FPS at Ultra, a 57.3 FPS decline, indicating that the graphics card is being pushed to its limits by pixel count and shading complexity. The CPU’s high core count and clock speed are sufficient to feed the GPU, but the GPU’s rendering throughput is what determines the final frame rate. This is typical for a third-person shooter with detailed environments.

At 2560x1440, the GPU still plays the primary role, but the CPU’s contribution becomes more visible. The frame rates are much higher overall, with Ultra at 100.6 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is no longer the sole bottleneck. The scaling from Low to Ultra (208 FPS down to 100.6 FPS) still shows a strong GPU dependency, but the CPU has enough headroom to push frames higher than at 4K.

At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes more relevant. The frame rates are so high (162.8 FPS at Ultra, 328.5 FPS at Low) that the CPU’s ability to process game logic and draw calls can start to matter, especially in scenes with many objects or AI. However, the data shows that even at 1080p Ultra, the combo maintains over 160 FPS, indicating that the i7-14700KF’s 20 cores and 28 threads are more than adequate to keep up with the RTX 4070 Ti. The GPU still influences the gap between presets, but the CPU is no longer a limiting factor in any practical sense.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination ranks 499th out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the top 13.4% of all systems tested, which is a strong showing. The rank reflects the balance between CPU and GPU, and given the measured frame rates, this combo outperforms the vast majority of systems that would struggle to hit 60 FPS at 4K. The high percentile ranking for both components—94th for the CPU and 84th for the GPU—suggests that this is a well-matched pair for demanding titles like Minimum, even if it is not the absolute top-tier configuration.

FAQ

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

A: No, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 56.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 73.1 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is playable, with an average of 100.6 FPS. All lower presets (High, Medium, Low) also exceed 60 FPS, with frame rates of 137.4, 162.3, and 208 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to the RTX 5090 Mobile in this game?

A: The RTX 5090 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 45152, which is 0.8% higher than the RTX 4070 Ti’s score of 44795. In practical terms, the performance difference in Minimum would be negligible.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at 1920x1080, as the combo achieves 162.8 FPS at Ultra settings. Even at Low settings, the frame rate reaches 328.5 FPS, indicating the i7-14700KF has ample processing power for this game.

Q: What is the best setting for 4K gaming with this combo?

A: The best setting that maintains at least 60 FPS at 3840x2160 is High, which delivers 73.1 FPS. This balances visual quality with a comfortable frame rate margin above the threshold.

*Q: How many total combos does this system rank against in Minimum?*

A: This combo ranks 499th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 13.4% of all systems. This indicates it outperforms the majority of configurations tested for this game.