Minimum

The Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT combination delivers a commanding performance profile in Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. The data shows this pairing achieves high frame rates across all tested resolutions, though the specific settings chosen heavily influence the experience. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, the role of each component, and how this combo stacks against others in the benchmark database.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Minimum?*

A: The combo ranks 354th out of 1,733 tested combinations, placing it in the top 20% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: What is the best performance result for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 301.4 at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which is the only result exceeding 300 FPS in the entire dataset.

Q: How does the GPU's VRAM capacity compare to its memory bandwidth?

A: The RX 7900 XT has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 800.0 GB/s. This large capacity is likely more than sufficient for Minimum, given its 2014 release date.

Q: What are the CPU's core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K features 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: Is the RX 7900 XT a current product?

A: No, the production status is listed as "End-of-life," with its successor being the Navi IV architecture.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 47,282, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i7-13700KF (47,334) and 0.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 4364P (47,131).

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 354 out of 1,733 places it in the 79.6th percentile of all tested configurations. This is a strong showing, indicating that the pairing is well-suited for Minimum. The data suggests this system is far more powerful than the game's requirements, as even the most demanding settings at 4K produce playable frame rates.

The ranking reflects a balance between the CPU and GPU. The i7-13700K's 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs and the RX 7900 XT's 82nd percentile among all GPUs indicate both components are high-end. The combination does not appear to be bottlenecked in either direction, as the FPS scales predictably with resolution and settings changes. For context, the CPU's nearest rival, the i7-13700KF, scores nearly identically (delta of -0.1%), so swapping between those two would likely produce similar in-game results. The GPU's closest competitor, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile, also has a near-identical average score (delta of 0%), suggesting comparable performance in this title.

Settings Recommendations

For a 1920x1080 display, the data shows that High settings deliver 193.3 FPS, while Ultra drops to 145.9 FPS. The difference between these is 47.4 FPS, but both are well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on such monitors. If the goal is maximum visual fidelity, Ultra is viable, but High offers a better balance of quality and speed for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, High settings produce 123 FPS, which is suitable for a 120 Hz display. Ultra drops to 95.8 FPS, which is still smooth but may not fully utilize a 144 Hz panel. For most users, High at 1440p is the recommended starting point, as it provides a 27.2 FPS advantage over Ultra while retaining most visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. High settings yield 66.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but not by a large margin. Medium settings provide 82.2 FPS, a 15.6 FPS improvement over High, making it the better choice for 4K gaming. Ultra at 52.1 FPS is below 60 and should be avoided for consistent smoothness. Low at 103 FPS is an option for high-refresh-rate 4K monitors, but the visual compromise is substantial. Overall, the best experience across all resolutions is achieved with High settings at 1080p or 1440p, or Medium at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high. Low settings hit 301.4 FPS, Medium reaches 230.6 FPS, High achieves 193.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 145.9 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a 70.8 FPS reduction, while the step from High to Ultra is 47.4 FPS. All settings are playable, but Low is the only one that approaches the theoretical limit of 300 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the pattern is similar but with lower absolute numbers. Low delivers 190.9 FPS, Medium 149.4 FPS, High 123 FPS, and Ultra 95.8 FPS. The delta between Low and Medium is 41.5 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 27.2 FPS. These results show that the GPU remains capable of high refresh rates at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve flattens. Low produces 103 FPS, Medium 82.2 FPS, High 66.6 FPS, and Ultra 52.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 50.9 FPS, which is the largest absolute spread across all resolutions. This indicates that the GPU's compute resources are being stressed more significantly at 4K, particularly with Ultra settings that likely enable demanding effects.

The data reveals a consistent scaling pattern: lowering the resolution by one step (e.g., from 1440p to 1080p) increases FPS by roughly 55-60% at the same settings. For instance, High at 1080p (193.3 FPS) is 57.2% higher than High at 1440p (123 FPS). This suggests the game is not heavily CPU-bound, as the scaling is nearly linear with pixel count.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the primary driver of frame rates in Minimum. Its 20 GB of GDDR6 memory is far more than the game requires, eliminating any concerns about VRAM capacity causing stuttering or texture pop-in. The memory bandwidth of 800.0 GB/s ensures that the GPU can feed its 5,376 shading units and 192 ROPs without bottlenecking.

The GPU's clock speeds are notable: a base of 1387 MHz, a game clock of 2025 MHz, and a boost of 2394 MHz. The boost clock is 72.7% higher than the base, indicating substantial headroom for the card to dynamically increase performance under load. This is reflected in the FPS data, where the card maintains high frame rates even at 4K. The GPU's compute capabilities, rated at 51.48 TFLOPS FP32, are more than sufficient for a 2014 title.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its position. Its passmark G3D score is 29,009, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 5,623. These numbers place it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile, has a nearly identical average benchmark score (38,349 vs. 38,358), meaning real-world performance in Minimum would likely be indistinguishable between the two. The RX 7900 XT's performance in this game is not limited by its architecture; rather, the game's age means the card is operating well below its maximum potential.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K with 16 cores and 24 threads provides ample processing power for Minimum. The game, released in 2014, is unlikely to utilize more than a few cores, so the CPU's single-thread performance is more critical. The boost clock of 5.40 GHz, combined with a single-thread 3DMark score of 1,136 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2,850, indicates exceptional per-core capability.

The CPU's L3 cache is 30 MB shared, with 2 MB L2 per core and 80 KB L1 per core. This large cache hierarchy helps reduce memory latency, which can improve frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios. However, the FPS data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck: at 1080p Low, the GPU produces 301.4 FPS, which is likely near the game's engine limit.

The CPU's overall benchmark scores are strong. It achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39,000 and a single-core score of 5,505. The multi-threaded score of 45,887 in Passmark further confirms its high-end status. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs means it outperforms 93% of tested processors. Its nearest rival, the i7-13700KF, is essentially identical in performance (delta of -0.1%), so no meaningful difference would be seen in Minimum. The CPU's role here is to ensure that the GPU is never starved of data, and the data confirms this is the case—frame rates scale with resolution and settings as expected, indicating a balanced system.