Minimum

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a top-tier combination for running Minimum, a third-person shooter released on 2014-06-25. Benchmark data shows this setup clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and preset tested, with the most demanding configuration—3840x2160 Ultra—averaging 73 FPS. The CPU carries a launch MSRP of $384, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 2,299 USD. Across all measured settings, the combo ranks 5th out of 3,712 tested combinations, placing it in the 99th percentile of systems evaluated for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four quality presets. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 149 FPS on Low, 114 FPS on Medium (with a min of 97 and max of 131), 96 FPS on High, and 73 FPS on Ultra. All of these exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Ultra remaining comfortably above it. The spread between Low and Ultra is 76 FPS, indicating that even at 4K the GPU has substantial headroom.

At 2560x1440, performance scales upward: Low averages 277 FPS, Medium 212 FPS (min 180, max 244), High 178 FPS, and Ultra 136 FPS. The gap between the lowest and highest preset is 141 FPS, showing that quality settings have a pronounced effect at this resolution. Even Ultra delivers more than double the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high. Low averages 430 FPS, Medium 329 FPS (min 280, max 379), High 276 FPS, and Ultra 210 FPS. The minimum observed FPS at Medium—280—is still far above 60, and the Ultra average is 3.5 times the playable threshold. This resolution is clearly CPU-bound in the sense that the GPU is not the limiting factor; the 430 FPS Low result suggests the CPU can push frame rates well beyond what most displays can show.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's average benchmark score is 70,163, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in terms of aggregate performance are the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (avg score 69,996, 0.2% lower), AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875, 0.4% lower), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515, 0.9% lower), and Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (70,879, 1.0% higher). These deltas are all within a single percentage point, meaning any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum. For practical purposes, swapping the i7-14700KF for any of these rivals would not change the measured FPS in a meaningful way.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 77,712, with a 92nd percentile ranking. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904, 1.1% lower), AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940, 1.6% higher), NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79,396, 2.1% higher), and NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79,605, 2.4% higher). These are mostly mobile or data-center parts, but the score deltas are small. In Minimum, the RTX 5090 D's performance would be essentially indistinguishable from these alternatives, though the Tesla P100 variants are not consumer gaming cards and lack the same display outputs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the i7-14700KF and RTX 5090 D achieves a rank of 5 out of 3,712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the top 0.13% of all systems evaluated, which is an extraordinarily high standing. The rank reflects both the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6,235) and the GPU's massive compute throughput (FP32 of 104.8 TFLOPS). Only four other configurations out of the 3,712 tested produce higher average FPS in this game, and those are likely to be systems with even more exotic hardware (e.g., overclocked variants or dual-GPU setups). For any practical gaming scenario, this combo is at the apex of the benchmark database.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Minimum at every resolution and preset. The verdict data lists all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—as playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080. The best (most demanding) settings that remain at or above 60 FPS are Ultra at all three resolutions, with average FPS of 73, 136, and 210 respectively. Even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains an average of 73 FPS, which is 13 FPS above the playable threshold. At 1440p and 1080p, the headroom is enormous—136 and 210 FPS respectively—so users can expect a fluid experience even with V-sync or high refresh rate displays. There is no configuration in the tested set that fails to reach 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in which component dominates as resolution changes. At 1920x1080 Low, the average FPS is 430, which is extraordinarily high and suggests the CPU is the primary driver of frame rate—the GPU is not yet saturated. As settings increase to Ultra at 1080p, the average drops to 210, indicating that the GPU begins to take on more load, but the CPU still has ample headroom. At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields 277 FPS, which is 153 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result. This drop is primarily due to the increased pixel count, shifting the bottleneck toward the GPU. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 149 FPS, and Ultra averages 73 FPS—a 76 FPS difference. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is steeper than at lower resolutions, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K.

The CPU's single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 6,235) and multi-core score (44,167) are both high, but the game's frame rates at 1080p Low (430 FPS) are likely constrained by the CPU's ability to feed the GPU. The RTX 5090 D's immense pixel rate (423.6 GPixel/s) and texture rate (1,636.8 GTexel/s) are more than sufficient for 4K, as evidenced by the 73 FPS Ultra result. In summary, at 1080p the CPU is the more important component, while at 4K the GPU dominates. At 1440p, the balance is intermediate, with both components contributing.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Ultra. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 73 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 136 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 210 FPS. There is no need to lower any setting to achieve playable performance; the system can run the game at maximum quality across all tested resolutions. If a user prefers to prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, the Low preset at 4K delivers 149 FPS, and at 1080p Low reaches 430 FPS, but the default recommendation is Ultra for the best visual experience while staying well above 60 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems for Minimum?*

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 5th out of 3,712 tested combinations.

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

A: Yes, the average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 73, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What are the measured FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 Medium, the average FPS is 212, with a minimum of 180 and a maximum of 244.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F?

A: The i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70,163, while the Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69,996, a difference of 0.2%.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 5090 D is in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77,712.

Q: Which component is more critical at 1920x1080?

A: At 1080p, the CPU appears to be the limiting factor, as evidenced by the 430 FPS average on Low settings; the GPU has sufficient headroom at this resolution.