Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Minimum, with 4K requiring a settings compromise. The data shows this pairing is well-balanced for the game's demands, though the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 is clearly the dominant performer, delivering frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold. The lowest preset yields an average of 202 FPS, which is more than triple the playability baseline. Stepping up to Medium settings, the average drops to 155 FPS, with a measured minimum of 131 FPS and a maximum of 178 FPS. High settings produce an average of 130 FPS, while the demanding Ultra preset still maintains a 99 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, even the most demanding settings leave substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably but remains strong. Low settings average 130 FPS, which is a 35.6% reduction from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 100 FPS, with a minimum of 85 FPS and a maximum of 115 FPS. High settings bring the average to 84 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 64 FPS. The Ultra result is notable: it sits just 4 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, meaning 1440p Ultra is playable but with less margin than lower presets.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. Low settings average 70 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS bar by 10 FPS. Medium settings fall to a 54 FPS average, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS. High settings average 45 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 34 FPS. The data shows a clear cliff between Low and Medium at 4K, with the GPU struggling to maintain smooth performance beyond the lowest preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data places the Ryzen 5 7400F and RTX 4060 in specific performance tiers that help contextualize their behavior. On the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F's average benchmark score of 32750 puts it within 0.1% of the Intel Core i5-14600T, which scores 32707. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is 0.2% behind at 32697, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is 0.2% ahead at 32812. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 rounds out the group at 32662, a 0.3% deficit. These deltas are all within measurement noise, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver virtually identical frame rates in Minimum.

For the GPU, the RTX 4060's average benchmark score of 17639 places it near the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which scores 17666 (a 0.2% difference). The AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% behind at 17588, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and Pro 460 trail by 0.5% and 0.7% respectively, with scores of 17551 and 17509. These GPUs would produce similar FPS numbers in Minimum, though the RTX 4060's modern feature set might affect settings compatibility.

The practical implication is that if you swapped the CPU for any of the four rivals, you would see essentially no FPS change in this game. Similarly, swapping the GPU for the HD 7790 or Radeon 780M would yield nearly identical averages, assuming driver support for the game's features. The 7400F and 4060 combo sits at the 83rd percentile for CPUs and 61st percentile for GPUs, indicating the CPU is relatively stronger compared to its peers than the GPU is.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 5 7400F and RTX 4060 in Minimum. At 1080p, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the substantial FPS drops when moving from Low to Ultra settings — 202 FPS down to 99 FPS, a 51% reduction. The CPU's six cores and twelve threads provide enough headroom that even the most demanding preset doesn't expose a CPU limit.

At 1440p, the balance shifts slightly. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows an average reduction of about 35-40% across presets, which is consistent with the GPU being the limiting factor. The CPU's role remains secondary, as the frame rates stay well above 60 FPS even at Ultra, suggesting the processor isn't constraining performance.

At 4K, the GPU's limitations become starkly apparent. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a 46% drop for Low settings (130 to 70 FPS), a 46% drop for Medium (100 to 54 FPS), a 46% drop for High (84 to 45 FPS), and a 47% drop for Ultra (64 to 34 FPS). This uniform scaling pattern indicates the GPU is fully saturated at 4K, with the CPU's performance being irrelevant at this resolution. The Ryzen 5 7400F's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 309 Cinebench R15 single-core score, ensures it never becomes the bottleneck, but the RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth simply cannot sustain high frame rates at 4K with demanding settings.

The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking versus the GPU's 61st percentile further confirms this dynamic. In Minimum, the 7400F is overkill for the GPU's capabilities at 1080p and 1440p, while at 4K, the GPU's limitations dominate the experience.

The Verdict

The data provides a clear answer: this combo can run Minimum at 60 FPS or higher in specific configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 99 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this hardware, allowing maximum visual quality with substantial performance headroom.

At 2560x1440, all presets also clear 60 FPS, but the margin narrows significantly at Ultra, which averages 64 FPS. This is playable but leaves only 4 FPS of headroom, so frame drops could push it below 60 FPS in intense scenes. High settings at 84 FPS offer a more comfortable margin.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings clear the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 70 FPS. Medium settings fall short at 54 FPS, and High and Ultra are not viable at 45 and 34 FPS respectively. For 4K play, you must use Low settings, which defeats the purpose of the resolution upgrade for visual quality.

The verdict by resolution is straightforward: 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at all settings, while 4K is only playable at Low settings. The best 4K experience is Low at 70 FPS, but users prioritizing visual fidelity should stick to 1440p Ultra at 64 FPS, which delivers a superior image quality-per-frame-rate tradeoff.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K with high settings?*

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 45, which is 15 FPS below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Ultra settings are worse at 34 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 Ultra at 99 FPS average is the optimal configuration, offering both maximum visual quality and performance well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, Ultra at 64 FPS is also viable but with less headroom.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to the AMD Radeon 780M in this game?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score is 17639, while the Radeon 780M scores 17588, a 0.3% difference. In Minimum, you would expect nearly identical FPS from both GPUs, assuming similar driver optimization.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4060?

A: No. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking versus the GPU's 61st percentile indicates the CPU is relatively stronger. At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU is the limiting factor, and at 4K, the CPU's performance is irrelevant because the GPU is fully saturated.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 100 FPS, with a minimum of 85 FPS and a maximum of 115 FPS. This provides a comfortable 40 FPS margin above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Does the game run better on the CPU's integrated graphics?

A: No. The Ryzen 5 7400F has no integrated graphics (N/A), so the RTX 4060 is the only display output option. The CPU's lack of iGPU means all rendering must go through the discrete GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2000th out of 3712 tested combinations in Minimum, placing it in the 53.9th percentile overall. This means roughly 46.1% of tested combos perform better, while 53.9% perform worse. Given that the game launched in 2014, this ranking reflects that many newer and higher-end hardware combinations can outperform it, but the 4060 and 7400F still deliver solid playable performance at 1080p and 1440p.

The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's 61st percentile standing, as the game's frame rates scale primarily with GPU performance. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking doesn't boost the combo's position as much as it might in CPU-bound titles. The 2000th rank out of 3712 indicates this is a mid-pack performer for Minimum, suitable for mainstream 1080p and 1440p gaming but not for enthusiasts seeking maximum frame rates at 4K.

In practical terms, this ranking means the combo is better than a majority of tested configurations, but there are 1712 combinations ahead of it. For a game from 2014, this hardware is more than adequate for its intended resolution range, and the 4060's modern architecture handles the game's effects efficiently. The 7400F's 65 W TDP and the GPU's 115 W TDP also indicate this combo is power-efficient, though no wattage comparisons to rivals are provided in the data.