Minimum

The Intel Core i9-14900K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is an extreme configuration, and in Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014, the data shows it delivers overwhelming performance. Benchmark results indicate that this combo not only runs the game but obliterates every frame-rate target at all tested resolutions and presets, ranking in the top 2% of all tested combinations. The analysis below details exactly how this hardware behaves in Minimum, from the division of labor between CPU and GPU to the optimal settings for each resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance percentile of this CPU and GPU combination?

A: The combo ranks 64th out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the 98th percentile of all systems in the database for Minimum. This places it far ahead of the vast majority of hardware configurations tested.

Q: How does the Intel Core i9-14900K compare to its closest rivals?

A: The i9-14900K has an average benchmark score of 79097. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14900KF, scores 79371, which is a 0.3% difference. The AMD EPYC 7413 scores 80041, which is 1.2% higher, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 77740, which is 1.7% lower.

Q: How does the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 compare to other GPUs in the database?

A: The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 79842. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, a negligible 0.3% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, which is 1.1% lower, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, which is 1.4% higher.

Q: What is the playable threshold for this game, and does this system exceed it?

A: The playable threshold for Minimum is defined as 60 frames per second. The data shows that this system exceeds that threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested, including 4K Ultra with an average of 72.1 FPS.

Q: What is the most demanding setting tested that still maintains 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding tested. At 3840x2160, the system maintains an average of 72.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, it averages 132.2 FPS, and at 1920x1080, it averages 202.4 FPS.

Q: Did the benchmark data measure minimum or maximum frame rates?

A: No. The measured FPS data for this game only includes average frame rates (avgFps). The fields for minimum (minFps) and maximum (maxFps) frame rates are not populated in the dataset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data for Minimum shows a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extraordinarily high, with the Low preset hitting 405.5 FPS. This suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high rates, but the sheer speed of the RTX 5090 means that even at 1080p, the workload is substantial. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is significant, dropping from 405.5 FPS to 202.4 FPS, a 50% reduction, which points to the graphics card being the primary bottleneck when settings are increased.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high but show the expected decline from increased pixel count. The Low preset drops from 405.5 FPS to 261.9 FPS, a 35% decrease. The Ultra preset drops from 202.4 FPS to 132.2 FPS, a 35% decrease as well. This consistent proportional drop across all settings at 1440p indicates that the GPU is handling the added resolution load uniformly, while the i9-14900K maintains its role as a capable feeder. The CPU's strength is evident here; a weaker processor would likely cause frame rates to plateau or become inconsistent, but the data shows smooth scaling.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes even more dominant. The Low preset still manages 138.6 FPS, which is a 47% drop from the 1440p Low result. The Ultra preset falls to 72.1 FPS, a 45% drop from 1440p Ultra. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is more severe than the scaling from 1080p to 1440p, which is typical for GPU-bound scenarios. The CPU's workload does not increase with resolution, so the entire performance penalty is borne by the graphics card. The data shows the RTX 5090 is the decisive factor at 4K, with the CPU's role relegated to ensuring the GPU is never starved of data.

The relationship between presets and resolutions reveals that the GPU is the performance limiter. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 203.1 FPS, while at 4K it is 66.5 FPS. This compression of the frame rate range at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU's fill-rate and shading capabilities are the primary constraints, not the CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 405.5 FPS, which is the highest score recorded in the entire dataset. Moving up to Medium, the average drops to 313.9 FPS. The High preset averages 261 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding, still averages 202.4 FPS. All results are far above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the lowest result being more than three times the threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains exceptional. The Low preset averages 261.9 FPS, which is a substantial 35.4% decrease from the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset averages 202.8 FPS. The High preset averages 166.5 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 132.2 FPS. Every setting at 1440p maintains a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset still achieving more than double the playable rate.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers excellent performance, though the frame rates are the lowest in the dataset. The Low preset averages 138.6 FPS. The Medium preset averages 108.2 FPS. The High preset averages 93.4 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 72.1 FPS. This final result is the only one that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, but it still clears it by a margin of 12.1 FPS. The data shows that even at maximum resolution and settings, the system is comfortably playable.

The progression across resolutions shows a consistent pattern: 1080p Low is 405.5 FPS, 1440p Low is 261.9 FPS, and 4K Low is 138.6 FPS. This represents a 65.8% drop from 1080p to 4K on the Low preset. For the Ultra preset, the progression is 202.4 FPS at 1080p, 132.2 FPS at 1440p, and 72.1 FPS at 4K, a 64.4% drop. The consistency of these percentage decreases across different presets indicates that the performance scaling is predictable and primarily resolution-driven.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i9-14900K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 achieves a rank of 64 out of 3712 tested combinations in Minimum. This places it in the top 1.7% of all systems tested for this game. The rank is a composite measure of how well this specific CPU and GPU work together to produce frame rates in this title.

The CPU itself is ranked in the 95th percentile against all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 79097. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14900KF, is only 0.3% faster, which is effectively a tie in real-world terms. The GPU is ranked in the 92nd percentile against all GPUs, with an average score of 79842. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, is 0.3% faster, also a negligible difference.

When combined, the system's rank of 64 out of 3712 is better than either component's individual percentile would suggest. This indicates that the pairing is highly synergistic for Minimum. The i9-14900K's strong single-core performance and the RTX 5090's massive throughput work together to avoid any bottlenecks, allowing the system to perform at the top of the charts. The data shows this is not just a collection of powerful parts, but a combination that specifically excels in this game.

The Verdict

The verdict data is unambiguous: this system can run Minimum at playable frame rates under every condition tested. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the verdictByResolution data confirms that all settings are playable at all resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 202.4 FPS, far above the threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 132.2 FPS, still more than double the threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 72.1 FPS, which clears the threshold by a healthy margin.

There is no resolution or preset combination in the dataset where the system fails to reach 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 72.1 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still 20% above the playable threshold. This means users can max out the game's settings at any resolution without worrying about performance dips below the playable threshold. The data indicates that the system has substantial headroom, and even the most demanding scenario tested does not stress it to its limits.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 202.4 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available, and the system still delivers a frame rate that is over three times the playable threshold. There is no need to compromise on visual fidelity at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 132.2 FPS. This result is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, providing a smooth experience with all visual features enabled. The performance is sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 72.1 FPS. This is the only resolution where the frame rate dips below 100 FPS, but it still clears the playable threshold. The 72.1 FPS average is suitable for a standard 60 Hz display, and the game will run with all settings maxed out. This makes Ultra the recommended preset at every resolution tested, as the system consistently delivers playable performance without requiring any graphical compromises.