Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a versatile 1080p and 1440p experience in Minimum, but 4K remains a challenge. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Ultra averaging 92 FPS. At 2560x1440, the combo maintains 60+ FPS on High, Medium, and Low, but drops to 59 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves playable performance, averaging 65 FPS, while High, Medium, and Ultra all fall below the 60 FPS line. This combination ranks in the 58.7th percentile among tested combos, indicating solid mid-tier performance for this title.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The measured FPS at 1080p Ultra is 92 FPS average, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the best settings option at this resolution according to the verdict data.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 3840x2160?

A: Only Low settings are playable at 4K. The measured average FPS at 2160p Low is 65, while Medium averages 50, High averages 42, and Ultra averages 32 — all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, placing it within 0.3% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697) and 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707). It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H by 0.2%.

Q: Is the GPU stronger or weaker than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The RX 9060 is very close in raw benchmark performance. Its average score is 16014, which is 0.7% lower than the RTX 3060 Ti's score of 16129, indicating near-identical overall compute capability.

Q: What is the best settings choice for 2560x1440?

A: High settings provide the best playable experience, averaging 78 FPS. While Ultra averages 59 FPS (just below the threshold), High, Medium (92 FPS), and Low (121 FPS) all maintain smooth performance.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combination ranks 2179 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database. This suggests it outperforms roughly 58.7% of tested hardware pairings for this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear shift in bottleneck behavior across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the dominant factor, with FPS scaling strongly with preset changes. The jump from Low (187 FPS) to Ultra (92 FPS) represents a 50.8% performance drop, indicating that graphics load drives frame rates at this resolution. The CPU's single-core capabilities, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, are sufficient to feed the GPU at lower settings.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. The scaling from Low (121 FPS) to Ultra (59 FPS) shows a 51.2% reduction, similar to 1080p, but absolute margins tighten. The Medium preset shows a narrower gap between average (92 FPS) and minimum (79 FPS) frames, suggesting that both CPU and GPU are working closer to their limits. The CPU's multi-threaded performance, reflected in its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765, helps maintain consistent frame delivery at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The difference between Low (65 FPS) and Ultra (32 FPS) is a 50.8% drop, but even the Low preset barely clears the 60 FPS threshold. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s and 8 GB GDDR6 capacity are likely limiting factors at 4K, as pixel throughput demands scale dramatically. The CPU's role diminishes here, as frame rates are constrained by the GPU's rendering capabilities rather than processor throughput.

Preset scaling reveals that Medium settings at 1440p (92 FPS) outperform High settings at 4K (42 FPS) by 119%, highlighting how resolution impacts GPU load more than preset changes. Similarly, 1080p Ultra (92 FPS) matches 1440p Medium (92 FPS), suggesting that at this hardware tier, resolution scaling costs roughly one preset level of performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: The combo delivers its strongest showing here. Low settings produce an average of 187 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded. Medium averages 143 FPS, with a minimum of 122 and maximum of 165, providing a wide safety margin above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings average 120 FPS, while Ultra drops to 92 FPS. All presets remain firmly playable, with even the weakest recorded frame (122 FPS at Medium) doubling the playable threshold.

2560x1440: Performance remains strong but shows more variation. Low settings average 121 FPS, while Medium averages 92 FPS with a minimum of 79 and maximum of 106. High settings average 78 FPS, and Ultra falls to 59 FPS — exactly one frame below the playable threshold. The Medium preset's minimum of 79 FPS ensures smooth gameplay, but Ultra's average suggests occasional drops below 60 FPS during intense scenes.

3840x2160: This resolution tests the combo's limits. Low settings average 65 FPS, barely clearing the threshold. Medium averages 50 FPS with a minimum of 42 and maximum of 57, meaning frame rates dip well below playable levels during demanding moments. High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra averages 32 FPS, both providing a sub-60 FPS experience that falls short of smooth gameplay standards.

The data reveals that the Medium preset at each resolution shows the most complete picture, with minimum and maximum values recorded. At 1080p, the 122-165 FPS range indicates consistent high performance. At 1440p, the 79-106 FPS range shows more fluctuation but remains playable. At 4K, the 42-57 FPS range confirms that even the best-case frames fail to reach 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks offer comparable processing power. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707, a 0.1% difference from the Ryzen 5 7400F's 32750. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H trails by 0.2% with a score of 32697, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662, a 0.3% deficit. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H leads by 0.2% with a score of 32812. These four processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum, meaning users could expect similar frame rates when the GPU is not the limiting factor.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 9060's average score of 16014 places it alongside several close competitors. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, just 0.7% higher, indicating near-identical rasterization performance. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, a 1% deficit, while the AMD Radeon RX 7700 scores 15852, also 1% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 trails by 2.1% with a score of 15679. In gaming terms, these GPUs would produce similar FPS results at equivalent settings, though architectural differences might cause minor variations in specific titles.

For this specific combo, the closest performance match would be the Ryzen 5 7400F paired with an RTX 3060 Ti or RX 7700, as these components fall within 1% of the respective CPU and GPU scores. The overall gaming experience in Minimum would be virtually indistinguishable from the measured results.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Ryzen 5 7400F and Radeon RX 9060 ranks 2179 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the 58.7th percentile, meaning it outperforms more than half of all tested configurations but trails a significant portion of higher-end pairings. The rank reflects a balanced mid-tier setup that excels at 1080p and handles 1440p well, but struggles at 4K.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 83 among all CPUs indicates strong processor performance relative to the broader market, while the GPU's 59th percentile ranking shows more modest graphics capability. This disparity explains the combo's behavior: the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. The rank of 2179 suggests that many combos with stronger GPUs or more balanced pairings would outperform this setup in Minimum, particularly at 4K resolutions.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum successfully at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, with 1080p being the sweet spot. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low (187 FPS), Medium (143 FPS), High (120 FPS), and Ultra (92 FPS) — clear the 60 FPS threshold with substantial margins. The verdict data confirms Ultra as the best settings choice at this resolution, averaging 92 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on High (78 FPS), Medium (92 FPS), and Low (121 FPS), with High being the recommended best settings. The Ultra preset averages 59 FPS, just missing the playable threshold, so users should stick to High for consistent 60+ FPS performance.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve playable performance, averaging 65 FPS. Medium (50 FPS), High (42 FPS), and Ultra (32 FPS) all fall short. For 4K gaming, users must accept Low settings or consider lowering the resolution. Overall, this combo delivers strong 1080p performance, good 1440p performance with preset adjustments, and limited 4K capability — a solid mid-range pairing for this title.