Minimum

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a strong showing in Minimum, a 2014-era Third-Person Shooter. The data indicates that this combination is primarily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample headroom to push very high frame rates at 1080p. The measured results show a clear progression of performance scaling that aligns with the hardware's theoretical capabilities, making this combo a top-tier option for high-refresh-rate displays.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a classic performance curve as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves an average of 231 FPS on High settings, which is exceptionally high. Moving to 2560x1440, the average drops to 148.9 FPS, a reduction of approximately 35.5% from the 1080p figure. This is a significant drop, but the resulting frame rate remains highly playable for competitive or fast-paced gameplay.

The scaling from 1440p to 3840x2160 is even more pronounced. The average FPS at 4K High settings falls to 81.6, which represents a 45.2% decrease from the 1440p result. This pattern strongly suggests that the rendering load is shifting decisively onto the GPU as pixel count increases. The RTX 4080 SUPER, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, is clearly the limiting factor at 4K, whereas the i7-14700F's processing power is sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions.

The trend is consistent across all settings presets. For instance, at Low settings, the frame rate drops from 356.9 FPS at 1080p to 229.9 FPS at 1440p, and then down to 124.3 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is about 65.2%, highlighting how the GPU becomes the bottleneck when the CPU is less burdened. This indicates that players targeting 4K will see a substantial performance penalty, while those on 1080p or 1440p monitors will experience the full potential of this hardware combination.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER plays the dominant role in determining the final frame rates, especially at higher resolutions. Its architecture is based on Ada Lovelace and it features a boost clock of 2550 MHz. The GPU's memory configuration, comprising 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, provides the 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth necessary to handle the texture and geometry data at 4K resolutions without causing a severe memory bottleneck.

The chip's raw compute power, rated at 52.22 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, is substantial. However, the benchmark results show that even this level of performance is challenged by the demands of 4K Ultra settings, where the average FPS falls to 58.2. This is the only configuration measured that dips below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the GPU is nearly saturated at that extreme preset. In contrast, the GPU's performance at 1080p is less critical, as the CPU can generate frames faster than the GPU can render them, as evidenced by the 356.9 FPS result on Low settings.

The GPU's role is also highlighted by its standing among rivals. It scores 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT and 2.9% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti in average benchmark scores. This places it in a competitive position, though the measured FPS in Minimum shows its practical strength lies in maintaining high frame rates at 1440p, where it delivers a 30% performance uplift over its 4K High result.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 110th out of 1733 total combos. This places it in the top 6.3% of all tested systems, which is a strong result given the vast array of possible hardware configurations. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's multi-threaded capability and the GPU's high-end rasterization performance.

The CPU's individual benchmark scores support this high ranking. The i7-14700F achieves a multi-core score of 35443 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 5003, which are robust numbers for a desktop processor. Its overall percentile ranking of 94 among all CPUs indicates it is faster than 94% of tested processors. The GPU also performs well, with a percentile ranking of 88 among all GPUs, thanks to its average benchmark score of 53610.

The combo's rank in Minimum is likely influenced by the game's age and its ability to utilize the CPU's 28 threads effectively. While the GPU is a top performer, the game's engine may not be optimized to fully leverage the RTX 4080 SUPER's capabilities at lower resolutions, which could explain why the combo doesn't rank even higher. Nevertheless, a rank of 110 out of 1733 is a clear indicator of a high-performance system capable of handling demanding scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all major resolutions and settings presets. At 1920x1080, the results are exceptional across the board. The Low preset achieves an average of 356.9 FPS, while Medium reaches 269.8 FPS. The High preset yields 231 FPS, and even the Ultra preset maintains a smooth 173.7 FPS. These figures are all well above the standard 144 Hz refresh rate, making this combo ideal for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong. The Low preset delivers 229.9 FPS, which is a 35.6% reduction from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings produce 172.9 FPS, and High settings achieve 148.9 FPS. The Ultra preset still manages a playable 114.3 FPS, showing that the RTX 4080 SUPER has enough headroom for demanding 1440p gaming without significant compromises.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more moderate. The Low preset yields 124.3 FPS, which is still high for 4K. Medium settings drop to 91.7 FPS, and High settings average 81.6 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that falls below 60 FPS, with an average of 58.2 FPS. This suggests that while 4K is viable, users should stick to High settings or lower to maintain a consistent frame rate above 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation. The average of 173.7 FPS is high enough for any competitive scenario, and the visual fidelity benefits from the maximum settings without a significant performance penalty. The gap between Ultra and High is 57.3 FPS, which is substantial, but the absolute numbers are so high that the trade-off is worthwhile for most users.

For 2560x1440, the High preset offers the best balance. It delivers 148.9 FPS, which is sufficient for high-refresh-rate gaming, while providing better visuals than Medium (172.9 FPS) or Low (229.9 FPS). The Ultra preset at 114.3 FPS is also acceptable, but the 34.6 FPS difference between High and Ultra may not justify the visual improvement for all players, especially those who prioritize frame time consistency.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the recommended choice. The 81.6 FPS average is well above the 60 FPS target and offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium (91.7 FPS) and Low (124.3 FPS). The Ultra preset at 58.2 FPS is borderline playable, but it risks frame drops below 60 FPS, which can be noticeable. For the best experience at 4K, users should select High settings to ensure a stable and smooth performance.