Minimum

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this Intel Core i5-14600K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pairing in Minimum shows a clear and consistent pattern: the game's performance scales heavily with resolution, indicating the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher settings. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 184.6 FPS, which drops to 119.6 FPS at 1440p and further to 67.1 FPS at 4K. This represents a 63.7% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, a steep decline that points to the RTX 2070 SUPER being pushed to its limits as pixel count increases.

The scaling behavior becomes even more pronounced when looking at the Ultra preset. At 1080p Ultra, the system manages 94 FPS, but this falls to 58.4 FPS at 1440p and bottoms out at just 34.5 FPS at 4K Ultra. The delta between 1080p and 4K at Ultra is a massive 63.3% performance loss, confirming that the GPU's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated by the higher resolution workloads. The data shows that this is a GPU-limited scenario at every resolution above 1080p, with the CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads rarely being the constraining factor.

Interestingly, the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low (184.6 FPS) and Ultra (94 FPS) is 90.6 FPS. At 4K, that gap shrinks to 32.6 FPS (67.1 vs 34.5). This compression suggests that at 4K, the GPU is so heavily loaded that even reducing graphical fidelity cannot fully compensate for the raw pixel throughput required. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs are simply not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K with this game's Ultra preset, which is likely why the 4K Ultra result falls below 35 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested combinations, this particular pairing ranks 1062 out of 1733 combos in Minimum. That places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, which is a reasonable positioning given the hardware mix. The RTX 2070 SUPER, while a capable card from the GeForce 20-series, sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 22206 places it just 0.5% behind the NVIDIA RTX A400 and 0.9% ahead of the GTX TITAN Z. The CPU, however, is a much stronger performer: the i5-14600K ranks in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 49166, sitting within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X.

The ranking disparity between the CPU and GPU components is telling. This combo's position at 1062 of 1733 suggests that while the processor is punching well above its weight class, the graphics card is holding the system back in Minimum. The data indicates a lopsided pairing: the i5-14600K has the headroom to drive far more powerful graphics hardware, but the RTX 2070 SUPER caps the overall experience. In practical terms, this means the combo's relative standing would improve dramatically if paired with a higher-tier GPU, but as configured, it delivers mid-pack results in this title.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Minimum?*

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. At 4K Low, the combo averages 67.1 FPS, which is playable. However, 4K High drops to 40 FPS and 4K Ultra falls to 34.5 FPS, suggesting that 4K at higher presets will struggle to maintain smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in terms of frame rate?

A: 1080p is clearly the sweet spot. Even at Ultra settings, the system hits 94 FPS, while Low settings produce 184.6 FPS. This resolution keeps the RTX 2070 SUPER from becoming the limiting factor.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 22206 is 0.5% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A400 and 2.3% lower than the RTX 4060 Mobile, but 0.9% higher than the GTX TITAN Z and 2.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 5700. It sits in the 65th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: Is the i5-14600K a strong match for this GPU?

A: The CPU is significantly stronger than the GPU in this pairing. The i5-14600K ranks in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 49166, while the RTX 2070 SUPER sits at only the 65th percentile. The processor is not the bottleneck in Minimum.

Q: What is the difference between 1440p and 4K performance?

A: At Medium settings, 1440p delivers 92.2 FPS while 4K drops to 49.7 FPS, a 46.1% reduction. At High settings, the gap is similar: 77.7 FPS at 1440p versus 40 FPS at 4K. The jump to 4K costs roughly half the frame rate across all settings.

Q: Does the game favor CPU or GPU performance?

A: Based on the resolution scaling data, Minimum is heavily GPU-bound. The frame rate drops proportionally with resolution increases, and the CPU's strong multi-core scores (32881 in Cinebench R23 multi-core) are not reflected in better 4K performance, confirming the graphics card is the limiting component.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its best results across all presets. Low settings yield 184.6 FPS average, Medium delivers 144.8 FPS, High reaches 121.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 94 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 90.6 FPS, showing that even at the highest preset, the system maintains above 90 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay in a third-person shooter.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains respectable but shows clear degradation. Low settings average 119.6 FPS, Medium hits 92.2 FPS, High manages 77.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 58.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 61.2 FPS, suggesting the GPU is starting to feel the pressure of higher pixel counts. Notably, 1440p Ultra at 58.4 FPS is still playable, but it represents a 37.9% drop from 1080p Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings average 67.1 FPS, Medium drops to 49.7 FPS, High falls to 40 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 34.5 FPS. The performance cliff is evident: 4K Low is roughly equivalent to 1440p Ultra in frame rate, and 4K Ultra is below 35 FPS, which will feel sluggish for most players. The data indicates that 4K is only viable at Low settings for this hardware combination.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K brings substantial processing power to this pairing, with 14 cores, 20 threads, and boost clocks up to 5.30 GHz. Its benchmark results are impressive: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32881 and a single-core score of 4642. The Geekbench scores further reinforce this, with 15846 multi-core and 2803 single-core. These numbers place the CPU in the 93rd percentile of all processors, making it one of the stronger consumer CPUs in the database.

However, in Minimum, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS scaling with resolution — from 184.6 FPS at 1080p Low to 67.1 FPS at 4K Low — shows a pattern typical of GPU-bound scenarios. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect more consistent frame rates across resolutions, with the bottleneck appearing at lower resolutions first. Instead, the data shows the RTX 2070 SUPER's 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 113.3 GPixel/s pixel rate being the primary constraint.

The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample bandwidth for game logic and draw calls, and its 10 nm process node (despite being Intel's 10 nm, which is competitive) keeps thermals manageable. The PassMark multi-thread score of 38682 and single-thread score of 4270 further indicate that this processor is not the bottleneck in any of the measured scenarios. In short, the i5-14600K is overqualified for this GPU pairing in Minimum, and its performance headroom would allow for a faster graphics card without any CPU limitation.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the Ultra preset at 94 FPS is the best choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing playability, as it remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. Players with high-refresh-rate monitors can drop to High at 121.9 FPS or Medium at 144.8 FPS for smoother motion, but Ultra offers the best balance of image quality and performance.

For 1440p, the Medium preset at 92.2 FPS provides the strongest experience, delivering smooth gameplay while maintaining decent graphical detail. High at 77.7 FPS is also viable, but Ultra at 58.4 FPS dips below 60 FPS, which may be noticeable in a fast-paced third-person shooter. Low at 119.6 FPS is available for competitive play, but the visual compromise is significant. The data suggests 1440p Medium is the sweet spot for this resolution.

At 4K, the options are limited. Low at 67.1 FPS is the only preset that stays comfortably above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K gaming. Medium at 49.7 FPS and High at 40 FPS are playable but will feel less responsive, and Ultra at 34.5 FPS is not recommended for a shooter. Given the 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth of the RTX 2070 SUPER, 4K gaming in this title requires significant compromises, and players prioritizing frame rate should consider dropping to 1440p instead.