Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination delivers a strong showing in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The data indicates that this pairing is capable of high refresh rate gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K remains playable but requires a step down from maximum settings. The measured results provide a clear picture of how the CPU and GPU divide their responsibilities across different resolutions and presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which produces an average of 136 FPS. This is a substantial margin above the playable threshold, indicating the system has significant headroom at this resolution.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again qualifies as the best playable setting, with an average of 87 FPS. This still clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably, though the margin shrinks compared to 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 47 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset becomes the most demanding playable option, averaging 62 FPS. This is a narrow margin above the threshold, suggesting 4K gaming is possible but with less headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 4K also remains playable with an average of 74 FPS, and Low reaches 96 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling of frame rates across resolutions and presets reveals which component is the limiting factor. At 1080p, the system delivers extremely high frame rates, with Low settings reaching 277 FPS and Ultra hitting 136 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is approximately 51%, indicating that the GPU is heavily involved even at lower settings. However, the sheer frame rates suggest the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates drop noticeably. The Low preset averages 179 FPS, and Ultra averages 87 FPS. The reduction from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is about 35%, while the reduction from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra is roughly 36%. This consistent scaling suggests the GPU is becoming the primary constraint as pixel count rises.

At 4K, the trend accelerates. The Low preset averages 96 FPS, and Ultra drops to 47 FPS. From 1440p Low to 4K Low, the frame rate falls by 46%, and from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra, it falls by 46% as well. This near-linear scaling with pixel count is a classic sign that the GPU is the dominant factor at 4K, while the CPU’s role diminishes further.

The data also shows that preset choice has a larger impact at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 141 FPS, while at 4K, the same comparison yields a 49 FPS gap. This indicates that at 1080p, the GPU has enough headroom to render higher settings without being overwhelmed, while at 4K, the GPU is already saturated and setting changes produce smaller absolute gains.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080

| Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| Low | 277 | — | — |

| Medium | 212 | 180 | 244 |

| High | 178 | — | — |

| Ultra | 136 | — | — |

The 1080p results show a clear hierarchy. The Medium preset provides the only complete min/max data, with a minimum of 180 FPS and a maximum of 244 FPS. This spread of 64 FPS suggests some scene-to-scene variance, but the minimum remains far above the playable threshold.

2560x1440

| Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| Low | 179 | — | — |

| Medium | 137 | 116 | 157 |

| High | 115 | — | — |

| Ultra | 87 | — | — |

At 1440p, the Medium preset again provides the only min/max data, with a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 157 FPS. The 41 FPS spread is narrower than at 1080p, indicating more consistent frame pacing as the GPU workload increases.

3840x2160

| Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| Low | 96 | — | — |

| Medium | 74 | 63 | 85 |

| High | 62 | — | — |

| Ultra | 47 | — | — |

The 4K results show the system nearing its limits. The Medium preset has a minimum of 63 FPS and a maximum of 85 FPS, with the minimum just barely clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset averages 62 FPS, which is only 2 FPS above the playable threshold, leaving little margin for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset falls to 47 FPS, clearly below playable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, provide context for its performance. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 0.1% higher, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is 0.2% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 0.2% lower, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is 0.3% ahead. These deltas are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 0.8% higher on average, while the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB scores 1.2% lower. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 is 1.7% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 scores 2% higher. The RTX 5070 is the closest performance match in this group, though it edges out the RTX 3080 Ti by a small margin. In practical terms, all these GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in Minimum, with differences of just a few FPS.

FAQ

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

A: No. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 47 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset is the most demanding playable option at 4K, averaging 62 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 2560x1440, averaging 87 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and is the most demanding setting that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: How much does the frame rate drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p on the same preset?

A: For the Ultra preset, the average drops from 136 FPS at 1920x1080 to 87 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 49 FPS. For the Low preset, it drops from 277 FPS to 179 FPS, a reduction of 98 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the GPU is still the primary factor at 1080p, as the frame rate drops by 141 FPS when moving from Low to Ultra settings. The CPU is likely not a bottleneck, given the high frame rates exceeding 136 FPS even at Ultra.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 63, with an average of 74 FPS and a maximum of 85 FPS. The minimum just clears the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 961 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the upper portion of the database. This ranking reflects its ability to handle high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K playable at reduced settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 961 out of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum, placing it in the top 26% of tested systems. This percentile positioning indicates that the Ryzen 5 7400F and RTX 3080 Ti pairing is well above average for this title. The ranking is driven primarily by the GPU’s strong performance, as the CPU’s contribution becomes less significant at higher resolutions.

The rank suggests that most other tested combos either feature weaker GPUs or less balanced pairings. The system’s ability to maintain 136 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 87 FPS at 1440p Ultra explains its favorable position. At 4K, the 62 FPS average on High settings still keeps the system competitive, though it falls short of the top-tier results that would rank higher.

The Verdict

This system can run Minimum with excellent performance across all common resolutions. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, with Ultra averaging 136 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also remain playable, with Ultra averaging 87 FPS. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 62 FPS, the Medium preset averages 74 FPS, and the Low preset averages 96 FPS, all clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only setting that fails to meet the playable threshold, averaging 47 FPS.

For gamers targeting high refresh rate monitors, the 1080p and 1440p results are particularly strong, offering well over 100 FPS on demanding presets. For 4K users, sticking to High or Medium settings provides a playable experience, though the High preset’s 62 FPS average leaves minimal headroom for frame drops. The Ryzen 5 7400F and RTX 3080 Ti combination proves to be a capable pairing for this title, with the GPU serving as the primary performance driver at higher resolutions.