Minimum

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a playable, though resolution-sensitive, experience in Minimum. The data shows that this combination ranks 2336th out of 2939 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. At 1080p, the system is capable of high refresh rates, but 4K Ultra proves too demanding for the GPU, resulting in a sub-30 FPS average.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122 and a single-core score of 4958, indicating strong multi-threaded throughput. Its Geekbench scores are 19620 multi-core and 2429 single-core. The Passmark multithread score is 41317, with a single-thread score of 4257. The CPU holds a 91st percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database.

For Minimum, a game released in 2014, the CPU's capabilities far exceed the title's likely requirements. The benchmark results show that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 145 FPS on average. This high frame rate, especially at lower settings where the GPU has less work, suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this title. The processor's high single-core performance, evidenced by the 4958 R23 single-core score, is more than adequate for a game from this era, which typically relies on fewer threads.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Xeon 6505P, which scores 53701 (a 0.2% difference), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 at 53469 (0.3% difference), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at 53288 (0.6% difference), and the AMD EPYC 7313P at 53206 (0.8% difference). The i7-14700F's average benchmark score is 53620, placing it virtually neck-and-neck with these alternatives. For a gaming workload like Minimum, the differences between these CPUs are negligible, as the game's frame rates are more dependent on the graphics card. The CPU's role here is to feed the GPU with enough data, and with a Passmark data compression score of 505885 and integer math score of 155808, it handles this task with significant headroom.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B570 is a graphics card based on the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage generation), fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. It has 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, along with 18 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz. It features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card's compute capabilities include 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s.

In the Passmark G3D benchmark, the Arc B570 scores 14195, which places it in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2649. The GPU's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (avg score 20534, 0.1% difference), the Intel Arc A750 (avg score 20582, -0.1% difference), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (avg score 20480, 0.4% difference), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (avg score 20662, -0.5% difference). The Arc B570's average benchmark score is 20556, showing it performs comparably to these cards.

In Minimum, the GPU's performance is the primary determinant of frame rates. The data shows a clear scaling pattern with resolution. At 1080p High, the system averages 93 FPS, but at 4K High, it drops to 32 FPS. This significant reduction indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed at higher resolutions. The 10 GB VRAM capacity is likely sufficient for this 2014 title, as it was designed for older hardware with less memory. The memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s is also adequate, though the 160-bit bus width can be a constraint at high resolutions.

The GPU's performance in the Passmark DirectX 11 test (118) and DirectX 12 test (72) provides context for its API efficiency. For a game like Minimum, which was released before DirectX 12 became standard, the DirectX 11 performance is more relevant. The card's Vulkan score of 96844 in Geekbench suggests it handles modern APIs well, but this is not critical for this older title. The bottleneck in this system is clearly the GPU, as indicated by the FPS drops at higher resolutions.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 71 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F scores 35122 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while its closest rival, the Intel Xeon 6505P, has an average benchmark score of 53701, which is 0.2% higher than the i7-14700F's average of 53620.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest average FPS is 25, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the GPU have a higher or lower Passmark G3D score than the Intel Arc A750?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has a Passmark G3D score of 14195, while the Intel Arc A750 has an average score of 20582, making the A750 slightly higher (0.1% difference in average benchmark scores).

Q: What is the boost clock of the CPU and the base clock of the GPU?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, and the Intel Arc B570 has a base clock of 2500 MHz.

Q: Is the system's combo rank in the top half of all tested combinations?

A: No, the system ranks 2336th out of 2939 combinations, placing it in the bottom half of the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data for this combination covers four resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 145 FPS on Low, 111 FPS on Medium, 93 FPS on High, and 71 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset has a minimum FPS of 95 and a maximum of 128. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 94 FPS on Low, 72 FPS on Medium, 60 FPS on High, and 46 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at this resolution shows a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. The Low preset averages 50 FPS, Medium averages 39 FPS, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 25 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K has a minimum FPS of 33 and a maximum of 44 FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in settings costs roughly 15-20% of the frame rate, and each step up in resolution costs a similar amount.

The 1080p results are the most playable, with all presets above 70 FPS. The 1440p results are mixed, with Low and Medium providing smooth gameplay, while High and Ultra dip below 60 FPS. The 4K results are the most demanding, with only the Low preset exceeding 50 FPS, and Ultra falling to 25 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K shows the only measured minimum FPS (33) and maximum FPS (44) for that resolution, indicating some frame time variance.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling in Minimum reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario. From 1080p Low (145 FPS) to 4K Low (50 FPS), there is a 65.5% drop in frame rate. Similarly, from 1080p High (93 FPS) to 4K High (32 FPS), the drop is 65.6%. The Medium preset shows a slightly smaller drop of 64.9%, going from 111 FPS at 1080p to 39 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset drops from 71 FPS at 1080p to 25 FPS at 4K, a 64.8% reduction.

These consistent percentage drops across all settings indicate that the GPU is the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively flat as resolution increases, since the CPU's workload is largely resolution-independent. Instead, the frame rate scales inversely with pixel count, which is a classic sign of GPU saturation. The Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed to their limits at higher resolutions.

The fact that the CPU maintains high frame rates at 1080p Low (145 FPS) suggests it has ample headroom. Even at 4K Low (50 FPS), the CPU is likely not fully utilized. The data indicates that to achieve higher frame rates at 1440p or 4K, a more powerful GPU would be necessary. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking and high multi-core scores (35122 in R23) confirm it is not the weak link. For players targeting 1080p, this combo is well-balanced, but for higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the clear constraint.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience depends on the target resolution and desired smoothness. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, but the High preset at 93 FPS offers a good balance between visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 71 FPS is still smooth, but the 22 FPS difference between High and Ultra may not justify the visual gains in a fast-paced third-person shooter. For competitive play, the Low preset at 145 FPS provides the highest frame rate, though at the cost of visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 72 FPS is the recommended choice. It maintains a frame rate above 60 FPS, which is the standard for smooth gameplay, while offering better visuals than Low. The High preset at 60 FPS is borderline, and the minimum FPS is not recorded, so there could be dips below 60. The Ultra preset at 46 FPS is too low for a fluid experience in a shooter. The Medium preset's recorded minimum of 61 FPS and maximum of 82 FPS show it stays above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset at 50 FPS approaches playability. The Medium preset at 39 FPS is below the 40 FPS threshold for many players, and the High (32 FPS) and Ultra (25 FPS) presets are not recommended for active gameplay. If playing at 4K, players should accept the Low preset or lower the resolution. The data suggests that 1080p High or 1440p Medium are the sweet spots for this hardware combination, providing the best balance of visual quality and frame rate. The Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p, where it still delivers 71 FPS.