Minimum

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a robust experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Across the measured resolutions, this combination demonstrates a clear performance hierarchy, with 1080p and 1440p gameplay comfortably exceeding 60 FPS at most settings, while 4K Ultra presents the only significant challenge. The data indicates a strong balance between the 16-core CPU and the 16 GB GPU, making this a versatile pairing for high-refresh-rate monitors at lower resolutions and a solid 60 FPS candidate at 4K with adjusted settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Minimum with this hardware?*

A: The data shows 2560x1440 as the sweet spot. At High settings, this combo produces an average of 103.1 FPS, which is a significant jump from the 57.8 FPS seen at 3840x2160, while still offering more detail than 1920x1080.

Q: How does the RX 7800 XT perform at 4K in this game?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 83.8 FPS on Low to 43.1 FPS on Ultra. High settings yield 57.8 FPS, which is borderline for smooth 60 FPS gameplay, but the Medium preset at 64.7 FPS provides a more comfortable margin.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-13700K a bottleneck for the RX 7800 XT in this title?

A: The benchmark results suggest no significant bottleneck. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, indicated by a 3dmark_max_threads score of 12412 and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000, is more than sufficient to keep the GPU fed, particularly at 1080p where the GPU reaches 248 FPS on Low settings.

*Q: Can this system handle a 144Hz monitor in Minimum?*

A: Yes, at 1920x1080, all settings except Ultra (120.6 FPS) exceed the 144 FPS threshold, with Low hitting 248 FPS and High at 163.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 162.5 FPS, making it suitable for 144Hz displays, while High drops to 103.1 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 7800 XT compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 32619, placing it 0.2% ahead of the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 and 0.4% behind the NVIDIA P104-100. This indicates it is performance-neutral relative to these specific workstation-class cards.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for these components?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has a launch MSRP of $409, and the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT has a launch MSRP of 499 USD.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is the primary driver of frame rates in Minimum, with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus providing 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory capacity is ample for this title. The GPU's boost clock of 2430 MHz and game clock of 2124 MHz translate into substantial compute power, with an FP32 throughput of 37.32 TFLOPS.

Benchmark results show the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution. At 1920x1080, the card is not fully taxed, as evidenced by the 248 FPS average on Low settings. Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates remain high, with the High preset hitting 103.1 FPS. The most demanding scenario is 3840x2160, where the GPU's raw power becomes the limiting factor. The drop from 83.8 FPS at Low to 43.1 FPS at Ultra illustrates the heavy load of 4K rendering on the RDNA 3.0 architecture.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 76 versus all GPUs, alongside an average benchmark score of 32619, confirms it is a capable performer. In synthetic tests, it scores 24176 in Passmark G3D and 4157 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (0.2% faster) and NVIDIA P104-100 (0.4% slower), are within a negligible performance delta, suggesting that the RX 7800 XT sits in a well-established performance tier. For Minimum, the 16 GB VRAM ensures that even the highest texture settings at 4K will not exceed memory limits.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K provides a solid foundation for the RX 7800 XT, with 16 cores and 24 threads. Its architecture, Raptor Lake, features a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. This high boost clock is critical for maintaining high frame rates in a 2014 title like Minimum, which may not utilize all 24 threads effectively. The CPU's single-thread performance is strong, as shown by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 1136 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5505.

Multi-threaded performance is also excellent, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000 and a Geekbench multicore score of 17731. This ensures that the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU in any scenario. At 1080p with Low settings, the GPU reaches 248 FPS, and the CPU's ability to feed the GPU is evident. The 30 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce latency in game logic and physics calculations.

The CPU's performance is slightly lower than its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700KF, by 0.1%, but it is 0.3% faster than the AMD EPYC 4364P and 0.4% faster than the Intel Core i9-12900F. These differences are minimal, making the 13700K effectively equivalent in gaming workloads. Even at lower resolutions where the CPU workload is relatively higher, the data shows no signs of a CPU-induced frame rate cap, as the 1080p frame rates scale cleanly with graphical settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 3840x2160, the Medium preset offers the best balance, delivering an average of 64.7 FPS, which is comfortably above 60 FPS. The High preset at 57.8 FPS is playable but may dip below 60 FPS during intense scenes, while Ultra at 43.1 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the clear choice, providing 103.1 FPS. This is a significant improvement over the 4K result and still offers excellent visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 79.9 FPS is also viable for users who prioritize image quality over a higher refresh rate. For competitive play, the Low preset at 162.5 FPS is ideal for 144Hz monitors.

For 1920x1080, the High preset at 163.4 FPS is more than sufficient for most displays. The Ultra preset at 120.6 FPS is a good option for those with 120Hz monitors. The Low preset at 248 FPS provides the absolute highest frame rates for esports-style play, but the visual compromise is substantial. In general, the Medium preset at this resolution (191.8 FPS) offers a strong balance of visual quality and performance.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT ranks 658th out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the upper half of all tested systems, indicating a well-above-average performance tier. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, as both components are from the upper mid-range to high-end segments of their respective markets.

Given the CPU's 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 76th percentile ranking among all GPUs, the combo's position at roughly the 62nd percentile of all combos is logical. This suggests that the GPU is the more limiting factor in this pairing, as the CPU has more headroom relative to its peers. The 4K Ultra result of 43.1 FPS is the primary reason the combo does not rank higher, as this setting heavily taxes the GPU. For users targeting 1440p or 1080p, the combo's effective performance would be significantly higher than its overall rank suggests.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all settings and resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are as follows:

• Low: 83.8 FPS
• Medium: 64.7 FPS
• High: 57.8 FPS
• Ultra: 43.1 FPS

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates increase substantially:

• Low: 162.5 FPS
• Medium: 123.6 FPS
• High: 103.1 FPS
• Ultra: 79.9 FPS

At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are the highest:

• Low: 248 FPS
• Medium: 191.8 FPS
• High: 163.4 FPS
• Ultra: 120.6 FPS

The data shows a consistent scaling pattern. Moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 35-40% across settings, while moving from 1440p to 4K reduces frame rates by another 40-45%. The gap between Low and Ultra settings is also consistent, with Ultra typically delivering 50-60% of the Low preset's frame rate. This indicates that the game is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom to support the lower-resolution, high-refresh-rate scenarios.