Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 presents a mid-range desktop combination for running Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Benchmark data for this specific pairing shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions, with the system demonstrating solid 1080p capability, acceptable 1440p performance at reduced settings, and a definitive inability to maintain playable frame rates at 4K. The measured results indicate that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can handle the most demanding preset, while 1440p users will need to make compromises on visual quality to stay above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B570 combination provides a detailed look at performance scaling across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance. With the Low preset, the average frame rate reaches 145 FPS, offering a highly fluid experience. Moving to the Medium preset, the average drops to 111 FPS, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 128 FPS, indicating consistent frame delivery well above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset yields an average of 93 FPS, still providing a comfortable margin for smooth gameplay. Even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 71 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, though with less headroom than the lower presets.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down as expected. The Low preset achieves an average of 94 FPS, demonstrating the GPU’s capability at this resolution when graphical demands are minimized. The Medium preset delivers an average of 72 FPS, with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS; the minimum frame rate sits just above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that most scenes will remain playable. The High preset averages exactly 60 FPS, placing it right at the playable boundary, though frame pacing could dip below this in more demanding scenes. The Ultra preset falls short of playability, with an average of only 46 FPS.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the combination struggles to maintain playable frame rates across all settings. The Low preset produces an average of 50 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset averages 39 FPS, with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS, showing significant frame rate volatility. The High preset drops to an average of 32 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to just 25 FPS. At this resolution, the system is not viable for playable performance under any settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU in this combo offer a reference point for expected performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its closest competitor is the Intel Core i5-14600T, with an average score of 32707, a mere 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812, which is 0.2% higher, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697) and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662) are 0.2% and 0.3% lower, respectively. These results indicate that the 7400F’s processing power is closely matched by several mainstream and mobile-oriented CPUs, meaning similar CPU-bound performance can be expected from these alternatives in Minimum.

For the Intel Arc B570, the average benchmark score is 20556, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Arc A750, with an average score of 20582, a negligible 0.1% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, also 0.1% lower. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X is 0.5% higher at 20662, while the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 0.4% lower at 20480. These small deltas suggest that a system using an Arc A750 or a mobile RTX 3070 would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum at the same settings and resolutions, making them direct substitutes in terms of GPU performance.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset is 71 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset is the most demanding playable option at 2560x1440, with an average FPS of 60. The Medium preset (72 FPS average) and Low preset (94 FPS average) are also playable, but High represents the best visual quality that maintains the 60 FPS target.

Q: Is the system capable of 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: No. At 4K, the highest average FPS achieved is 50 on the Low preset. All other presets fall below this, with Medium at 39 FPS, High at 32 FPS, and Ultra at 25 FPS. None of these reach the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to the Intel Arc A750?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, while the Arc A750 scores 20582, a difference of just 0.1%. In Minimum, their performance would be effectively identical.

Q: What is the average FPS range for the Medium preset at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 111, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 128 FPS.

Q: Which CPU rival is closest in performance to the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T is the closest rival, with an average benchmark score of 32707 compared to the 7400F’s 32750, a delta of only 0.1%.

The Verdict

Based on the measured FPS data and the verdict by resolution, this PC can run Minimum effectively at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on all presets, including the most demanding Ultra preset which averages 71 FPS. This makes 1080p the optimal resolution for this combo, allowing users to enable maximum settings for the best visual experience. At 2560x1440, the system is playable on the Low, Medium, and High presets, with High averaging exactly 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is not playable, averaging 46 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system fails to reach 60 FPS on any preset. The best case is the Low preset at 50 FPS average, which is below the playable threshold. Therefore, the verdict is that 1080p Ultra and 1440p High are the top playable configurations, while 4K is not a viable option for this game with this hardware.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals the distinct roles of the CPU and GPU in Minimum. The data shows a classic pattern where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution and graphical load increase.

At 1920x1080, the gap between presets is significant. The Low preset averages 145 FPS, which drops to 111 FPS on Medium, 93 FPS on High, and 71 FPS on Ultra. This steep decline from Low to Ultra, a 74 FPS difference, indicates that the Intel Arc B570’s rendering capabilities are being heavily taxed by increased settings. The CPU, with its high single-thread performance, is likely able to feed the GPU adequately at this resolution, making the GPU the limiting factor when settings are raised.

At 2560x1440, the same trend continues but with lower absolute numbers. The Low preset averages 94 FPS, dropping to 72 FPS on Medium and 60 FPS on High. The performance delta between Low and High is 34 FPS, showing that the GPU’s workload is scaling with resolution. The CPU’s role becomes less prominent here, as the GPU is working harder to fill more pixels.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. The performance drops dramatically, with even the Low preset only managing 50 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is just 25 FPS, from 50 to 25 FPS, indicating that the GPU is saturated at all settings. The CPU’s performance is no longer a significant factor, as the GPU cannot maintain high frame rates regardless of CPU headroom. The data shows that for this game, the GPU is the critical component for achieving higher frame rates, especially at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU provides a sufficient foundation for 1080p gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B570 combination is ranked 2984 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems, specifically in the 19.6th percentile (calculated from rank and total combos). This ranking suggests that, while the combo is capable of running the game at 1080p and 1440p with adjusted settings, a significant majority of other tested hardware configurations deliver higher frame rates. The rank reflects the performance of this specific pairing relative to all others, including those with more powerful CPUs and GPUs. The 83rd percentile CPU ranking and 65th percentile GPU ranking indicate that both components are mid-pack performers, and their combination results in a system that is below average for this game. The data shows that the 4K performance, which is entirely unplayable, is a major factor in this low overall ranking, as many other combos likely achieve playable frame rates at that resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured FPS data and the playable threshold of 60 FPS, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at each resolution is as follows:

• 1920x1080: The Ultra preset is the best choice, with an average FPS of 71. This provides the highest visual quality while remaining above the playable threshold.
• 2560x1440: The High preset is the most demanding playable option, with an average FPS of exactly 60. This offers a good balance of visual fidelity and performance, though it sits right at the playable boundary.
• 3840x2160: No preset is playable at this resolution. The Low preset has the highest average FPS at 50, but it does not meet the 60 FPS requirement. Therefore, there is no recommended setting for 4K.