Minimum

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 lands at rank 3542 out of 3712 tested combos in the database for Minimum. That places this configuration in the bottom 5% of all recorded combinations, which tells you immediately that this is not a machine built for high-refresh or high-detail play. The rank reflects the aggregate performance across all tested resolutions and presets, and the recorded data shows a system that is heavily constrained by the GPU. The CPU itself is a strong modern part, sitting in the 77th percentile of all CPUs tested, but the GPU is a much older design from the Polaris generation. When the database pairs a top-quartile processor with a GPU that sits in the 74th percentile of all GPUs, the combination rank gets dragged down by the graphics side. In practical terms, this combo is capable of running Minimum, but only at modest settings and at 1080p. The data does not show any configuration where this pair reaches 60 FPS at 1440p or 4K, so the ranking reflects that ceiling.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 25005 puts it within 0.4% of the AMD EPYC 9474F and within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, so the processor is not the bottleneck in this pairing. The GPU's average benchmark score of 28766 sits within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon R9 M295X and within 0.8% of the AMD Radeon RX 470. That tells you the RX 570 is performing exactly where its silicon generation suggests it should, and the measured FPS data confirms that the graphics card is what limits the system. The rank of 3542 is a clear signal: this is a low-tier combo for a game that is nearly a decade old, and you should set your expectations accordingly.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded FPS data across resolutions shows a classic GPU-bound pattern. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 82 FPS average. At 1080p Medium, it drops to 63 FPS. At 1080p High, it falls to 53 FPS, and at Ultra it reaches only 40 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a 42 FPS drop, which is a 51% reduction in frame rate. That is a steep curve, and it is driven almost entirely by the GPU's limited shading units, texture units, and 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 4 architecture, and its single-thread and multi-thread scores are strong enough that it does not become the limiting factor at any preset. For example, the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and single-core score of 2943 are far above what a 2014 third-person shooter requires. The game's release date in the database is 2014, and its engine is not known for heavy CPU utilization, so the Ryzen 5 8400F is never the constraint.

Moving to 1440p, the same pattern holds but the GPU strain increases. At 1440p Low, the average is 53 FPS. At Medium, it is 40 FPS. At High, it is 34 FPS. At Ultra, it drops to 26 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 27 FPS, which is again a 51% reduction. The consistency of that percentage across 1080p and 1440p indicates that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the determining factors. The RX 570 has a memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s and a pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s, and those figures simply do not scale well as resolution increases. At 4K, the situation becomes untenable. At 4K Low, the average is 28 FPS. At Medium, it is 22 FPS. At High, it is 18 FPS. At Ultra, it is 14 FPS. The 4K Low result is already below the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the gap only widens.

The scaling between resolutions tells the same story. At Low settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p drops the average from 82 to 53 FPS, a 35% reduction. Moving from 1440p to 4K drops it from 53 to 28 FPS, a 47% reduction. These are large drops, and they are consistent with a GPU that has only 4 GB of memory and a 256-bit bus. The CPU's role is essentially static: it provides enough headroom that the GPU is always the first to hit its limit. In the database measurements, there is no resolution or preset where the CPU appears to hold back the GPU. The Ryzen 5 8400F's 12 threads and 16 MB of shared L3 cache are more than sufficient for a game of this era. The practical takeaway is that any performance tuning for this combo should focus on the GPU, whether that means lowering resolution, reducing preset quality, or capping frame rates to avoid VRAM pressure.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the database records no playable settings. The highest average FPS at 4K is 28 FPS on Low, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium produces 22 FPS, High produces 18 FPS, and Ultra produces 14 FPS. None of these come close to clearing 60 FPS, and even the minimum FPS values where recorded (19 FPS at Medium) are far below what you would want for smooth play. The verdict from the recorded data is clear: this combo cannot run Minimum at 4K with any preset at 60 FPS. The GPU simply lacks the bandwidth and fill rate to push that many pixels. If you own a 4K monitor, this pairing is not viable for this game.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similar. The best average FPS is 53 FPS on Low, which is 7 FPS short of the 60 FPS threshold. Medium produces 40 FPS, High produces 34 FPS, and Ultra produces 26 FPS. The Low preset at 1440p is the closest this combo gets to playable at that resolution, but it still falls short. The database shows no playable settings at 1440p, meaning you cannot reach 60 FPS with any preset. If you are on a 1440p display, you would need to either accept sub-60 FPS gameplay or drop to a lower resolution. The 53 FPS Low result is close, but it is not the target.

At 1920x1080, the database records two playable settings: Low and Medium. The Low preset produces an average of 82 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset produces an average of 63 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. The Medium preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS on average, so it is the recommended choice for 1080p. The High preset drops to 53 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 40 FPS, both below the threshold. The best settings for this resolution are Medium at 1080p, which delivers 63 FPS average. That is the only resolution and preset combination where the combo both clears 60 FPS and uses the highest possible quality setting that remains playable. For the smoothest experience, Low at 1080p gives you 82 FPS and more headroom, but if you want better visuals without dropping below the threshold, Medium is the pick.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F performs within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, within 0.3% of the Intel Core i7-11850H, and within 0.4% of the Intel Core i7-13620H. The AMD EPYC 9474F is 0.4% faster. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, so in practical terms any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum when paired with the same GPU. The CPU is not the deciding factor here, so swapping in a Ryzen 5 7500F or an Intel Core i7-13620H would not change the playable settings at any resolution. The bottleneck remains the RX 570.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 570 performs within 0.4% of the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon R9 M295X, and within 0.8% of the AMD Radeon RX 470. The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 is 1.2% faster. The RX 470 is the most direct comparison, as it is the same Polaris architecture and a very similar chip. The recorded data shows that the RX 470 would produce nearly identical FPS results in this game, meaning you would still be limited to 1080p Low or Medium for 60 FPS. The R9 M295X is a mobile part, but its average score is close enough that it would behave similarly. The RX 6800M is a laptop GPU, but again the average scores are within half a percent, so the in-game performance would be indistinguishable. If you are considering any of these alternatives, the conclusion is the same: you get a GPU that can handle 1080p Medium in Minimum, and nothing more.

For the CPU, the story is that you have a lot of headroom. The Ryzen 5 8400F and its rivals all sit in the high 70th percentile or above, and their average benchmark scores are all within a few hundred points of each other. The Intel Core i7-11850H and Core i7-13620H are mobile processors, but they would not hold back the RX 570 any more than the Ryzen 5 8400F does. The AMD EPYC 9474F is a server chip, but its performance in the database is essentially identical. The practical advice is that if you already own a Ryzen 5 7500F or an Intel Core i7-13620H, there is no reason to upgrade to the 8400F for this game. The GPU is the limiting factor, and the CPU choice is nearly irrelevant.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: No. The database shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The best average FPS is 28 FPS on Low, and Ultra drops to 14 FPS. All 4K presets fall far below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the highest setting that stays at or above 60 FPS?

A: At 1920x1080, the Medium preset produces an average of 63 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS average threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU the limiting factor?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at every resolution and preset. The Ryzen 5 8400F has strong benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851, and it does not bottleneck the RX 570 in this game. The frame rate scaling across resolutions and presets is driven by the GPU's memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s and its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory.

Q: How does this combo compare to using an RX 470 instead?

A: The RX 570 and RX 470 are within 0.8% of each other in average benchmark score. In practical terms, an RX 470 would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, meaning you would still be limited to 1080p Low or Medium for 60 FPS play.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1080p with Low settings?

A: The database records an average of 82 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the most headroom of any playable configuration.

Q: Is 1440p playable with this combo?

A: No. The best 1440p result is 53 FPS on Low, which is 7 FPS short of the threshold. Medium produces 40 FPS, and Ultra produces 26 FPS. The database lists no playable settings at 2560x1440.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has a launch MSRP of $170. The GPU has a launch MSRP of 169 USD.

The Verdict

The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: this PC can run Minimum, but only at 1080p and only with Low or Medium settings. At 1920x1080, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best choice since it delivers 63 FPS average. The Low preset gives you 82 FPS average, which is smoother but visually less detailed. At 2560x1440, there are no playable settings, meaning you cannot reach 60 FPS at any preset. The closest is Low at 53 FPS, which falls short. At 3840x2160, the situation is worse, with no preset reaching even 30 FPS. The best 4K result is 28 FPS on Low.

If you are playing on a 1080p monitor, this combo is adequate for Medium settings at 63 FPS, and it gives you headroom to drop to Low for 82 FPS if you prefer a higher refresh rate. If you are on a 1440p or 4K display, you would need to lower the resolution to 1080p to get a playable experience. The GPU's 4 GB of memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are the hard limits, and no amount of CPU headroom can overcome those. The Ryzen 5 8400F is a capable processor, but it is wasted in this pairing for a game like Minimum. The database verdict lists 1920x1080 Medium as the best playable configuration, and that is where you should aim. For a 2014 third-person shooter, 63 FPS at Medium on a 1080p display is a functional experience, but it is not a high-end one. The combo ranks 3542 out of 3712, which reflects that reality. If your target is 60 FPS at higher resolutions or higher presets, this hardware will not deliver it.