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The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination presents a compelling case study for how a modern mid-range CPU and a high-end GPU handle a 2014-era third-person shooter. The measured data shows a system with substantial headroom at lower resolutions, but the 4K Ultra preset reveals a notable performance ceiling. The following analysis breaks down the benchmark results across resolutions, settings, and relative hardware comparisons.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS varies significantly by resolution, reflecting the RX 9070's raw power and the game's scaling behavior. At 1920x1080, the system can push the Ultra preset, delivering an average of 128 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available in the test data, and the frame rate remains far above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the GPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution. The 2560x1440 resolution also allows for Ultra settings, with the average FPS dipping to 83. This still represents a comfortable margin over the playable threshold, though the drop from the 1080p result shows the expected impact of increased pixel count.

At 4K, the situation changes. The Medium preset is the most demanding option that maintains an average of 70 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS recorded. While the average clears the 60 FPS bar, the minimum frame time is just below it, suggesting occasional stutter in demanding scenes. The High preset at 3840x2160 drops to an average of 59 FPS, which technically misses the playable threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K is not viable, averaging only 45 FPS. Therefore, for a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K, Medium is the ceiling, while 1440p and 1080p users can enable the highest visual quality without concern.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, from 262 FPS on Low to 128 FPS on Ultra. These figures suggest that the CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is more than capable of feeding the GPU at this resolution. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 134 FPS drop, which is a 51% reduction, indicating that while the GPU is doing more work, the CPU is still keeping pace. The Ryzen 5 7400F's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, likely plays a key role here.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease across the board, but the pattern remains similar. The Low preset produces 169 FPS, while Ultra yields 83 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 86 FPS, a 51% reduction from the Low baseline. This consistent percentage drop between 1080p and 1440p suggests that the GPU is becoming a more significant factor, but the CPU is still not a bottleneck. The average FPS for High at 1440p is 109, which is 60 FPS lower than the same preset at 1080p. This 35% reduction is directly attributable to the increased pixel workload on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The Low preset yields 91 FPS, but the Medium preset drops to 70 FPS, and High falls to 59 FPS. The scaling is much steeper here, with the drop from Low to High representing a 35% reduction. The Ultra preset at 45 FPS is 50% slower than Low. This behavior indicates that the RX 9070's 16 GB of memory and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth are being heavily taxed at 4K. The CPU's contribution is likely minimal at this resolution, as the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth of the Ryzen 5 7400F is unlikely to be a constraint given the GPU's independent memory pool.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware might deliver similar results. The Ryzen 5 7400F's average benchmark score of 32750 places it within 0.3% of several alternatives. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707, a 0.1% difference, meaning it would likely produce near-identical frame rates in this game. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is 0.3% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is 0.2% behind, all within a negligible performance envelope. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H also falls in this cluster with a 0.2% difference. In practice, any of these CPUs paired with the RX 9070 would yield FPS numbers within a rounding error of the measured results.

On the GPU side, the RX 9070's average score of 23877 is closely matched by several other cards. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z is 0.6% faster, while the AMD Radeon RX 6800S is 0.8% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is 1.1% faster, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is 1.2% slower. These deltas are small enough that in a game like Minimum, the frame rates would be nearly indistinguishable. A system with an RTX 2080 SUPER would likely see 4K Medium results within a few FPS of the measured 70, while a GTX TITAN Z might edge slightly higher on the 4K High preset, potentially crossing the 60 FPS line more consistently. The data suggests that the RX 9070's performance class is well-established, and users with these rival GPUs can expect broadly similar playability profiles.

The Verdict

The verdict is clear: this PC can run Minimum, but the experience varies by resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 128 FPS. This is a fully playable configuration at maximum quality. At 2560x1440, the same is true, with Ultra averaging 83 FPS. This resolution offers a strong balance of visual fidelity and performance. The system is fully capable at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the system is still playable, but with caveats. The Medium preset is the best option, averaging 70 FPS, though the minimum of 59 FPS indicates occasional dips below the target. The Low preset is also playable, averaging 91 FPS, providing a smoother but visually reduced experience. The High and Ultra presets fall short of the 60 FPS average, making them less suitable for consistent play. For users prioritizing frame rate at 4K, Medium is the recommended setting. For those who can accept lower quality, Low offers a more comfortable margin. The data indicates that the RX 9070 is a capable 4K card for this title, but not one that can max out every setting at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete frame rate data shows the system's behavior across every tested configuration. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 262 FPS, a figure that highlights the GPU's immense headroom. The Medium preset averages 201 FPS, with a minimum of 171 FPS and a maximum of 231 FPS, showing tight frame pacing. The High preset averages 169 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 128 FPS. All 1080p results are well above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 169 FPS, exactly matching the 1080p High result. The Medium preset averages 130 FPS, with a minimum of 110 FPS and a maximum of 149 FPS. The High preset averages 109 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 83 FPS. The 1440p results demonstrate a consistent ~35% reduction in average FPS compared to 1080p for the same settings, which is a typical scaling factor for a GPU-bound scenario.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 91 FPS. The Medium preset averages 70 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS. The High preset averages 59 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 45 FPS. The 4K data shows a steeper performance cliff, with the gap between Medium and High representing a 16% drop, and the gap between High and Ultra representing a 24% drop. The minimum FPS for Medium, at 59, is the only recorded minimum that falls below the 60 FPS threshold in the entire dataset.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K with High settings?

A: No. The 3840x2160 High preset averages 59 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset is the highest quality option that maintains a playable average of 70 FPS.

Q: What is the highest quality preset available at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 2560x1440, averaging 83 FPS. All four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — exceed the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

Q: How does the RX 9070 compare to the RTX 2080 SUPER in this context?

A: The GPU benchmark data shows the RX 9070 has an average score of 23877, which is 1.2% higher than the RTX 2080 SUPER's average score of 24170. In practical terms, the frame rates for Minimum would be nearly identical, with the RTX 2080 SUPER potentially being slightly slower.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests no. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces 262 FPS and the Ultra preset produces 128 FPS. These high frame rates indicate the Ryzen 5 7400F is delivering sufficient performance to keep the GPU fully utilized.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 4K?

A: The minimum FPS recorded for the 3840x2160 Medium preset is 59 FPS. The average is 70 FPS, and the maximum is 80 FPS.

Q: Does the game become more CPU-bound or GPU-bound at higher resolutions?

A: The data indicates the game becomes more GPU-bound as resolution increases. The frame rate drops from 262 FPS at 1080p Low to 91 FPS at 4K Low, a 65% reduction, which is consistent with the GPU handling more pixels. The CPU's workload does not scale with resolution in the same way.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 7400F and the Radeon RX 9070 is ranked 1119 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places the system in the top 30% of all configurations in the database. The rank reflects the strong performance of the individual components, particularly the GPU, which sits in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU is in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The ranking suggests that while this is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, it significantly outperforms the majority of systems tested for this game. The system's ability to handle 1440p Ultra at 83 FPS and 1080p Ultra at 128 FPS contributes to its favorable position, as many lower-ranked combos would struggle to maintain 60 FPS at these settings. The 4K Medium result at 70 FPS also helps, as it demonstrates 4K capability, even if the highest presets are out of reach.