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How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT ranks 2693 out of 3712 tested combinations in this game. That places the combo in the lower third of the database, which is a meaningful signal for a third-person shooter from 2014. The rank is not a measure of raw component quality, but rather how the two parts work together specifically for this title.

The CPU sits at the 77th percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU lands at the 59th percentile among all tested graphics cards. This split suggests the pairing is not balanced in the traditional sense. The processor has more headroom than the graphics card in general compute workloads, yet the frame rates in this game follow the GPU's capability more closely at higher resolutions. The data shows a system that can handle the game comfortably at 1080p and 1440p, but falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K.

Breaking down the measured results, the 1080p Ultra preset delivers 84.5 FPS on average, which clears the playable threshold by a comfortable margin. At 1440p, the High preset produces 72.2 FPS, while Ultra drops to 55.4 FPS, just below the 60 FPS line. At 4K, every preset fails to reach 60 FPS, with Low settings peaking at 59.5 FPS, a hair under the threshold. The pattern is consistent: this combo is a 1080p and 1440p machine for this game, not a 4K machine.

The rank of 2693 out of 3712 means roughly 72% of tested combos perform better in this specific title. That sounds harsh, but context matters. The database includes many high-end modern systems, and this pairing is a mid-range processor from 2024 with a graphics card from 2019. For a game released in 2014, the results are respectable. The frame rates at 1080p are well above what the game requires for smooth play.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run the game at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?

A: Yes. The data shows all four presets at 1920x1080 exceed 60 FPS. Low settings average 166.2 FPS, Medium averages 129 FPS, High averages 109.2 FPS, and even Ultra averages 84.5 FPS. The verdict confirms all four settings are playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p?

A: The High preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS at 2560x1440, with an average of 72.2 FPS. Medium averages 84.6 FPS and Low averages 105.6 FPS, both also playable. Ultra falls to 55.4 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable with this combo?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best average frame rate is 59.5 FPS on Low settings, which is just under the 60 FPS playable threshold. High averages 35.6 FPS, Medium averages 46 FPS, and Ultra averages 30.6 FPS. No preset at this resolution is considered playable.

Q: How does the CPU compare to similar processors?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005. The closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with an average score of 24964, a difference of 0.2%. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, a 0.3% difference. The Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911, a 0.4% difference. The AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, which is 0.4% higher. Performance is effectively identical across these chips.

Q: How does the GPU compare to similar graphics cards?

A: The RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 16361. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 16351, a 0.1% difference. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 16408, a 0.3% difference. The AMD Radeon PRO W7500 scores 16415, a 0.3% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 scores 16504, a 0.9% difference. These cards cluster closely in average score.

Q: What does the combo rank tell us?

A: The combo ranks 2693 out of 3712 tested combinations. This means it outperforms about 28% of tested systems in this game. The rank reflects the GPU's age and the game's release era, where modern GPUs have significant advantages even in older titles.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 84.5 FPS. The full progression shows Low at 166.2 FPS, Medium at 129 FPS, High at 109.2 FPS, and Ultra at 84.5 FPS. All presets clear the threshold, so users can select the highest visual quality without worrying about frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is High, with an average of 72.2 FPS. Low averages 105.6 FPS, Medium averages 84.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 55.4 FPS. The Ultra preset cannot maintain 60 FPS, so High is the recommended ceiling at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. Low comes closest at 59.5 FPS, followed by Medium at 46 FPS, High at 35.6 FPS, and Ultra at 30.6 FPS. The verdict lists no playable settings at this resolution. Users with 4K displays would need to lower resolution or accept frame rates below the playable threshold.

The frame rate scaling across resolutions is consistent with GPU-bound behavior. Moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces High preset performance from 109.2 FPS to 72.2 FPS, a drop of roughly 34%. Moving from 1440p to 4K reduces High preset performance from 72.2 FPS to 35.6 FPS, a drop of roughly 51%. The pixel count increase from 1440p to 4K is more demanding than the increase from 1080p to 1440p, and the frame rates reflect that.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database are all within a fraction of a percent in average score. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964, just 0.2% below the 8400F's 25005. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, a 0.3% difference. The Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911, a 0.4% difference. The AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, which is 0.4% above. For this game, any of these processors would produce nearly identical frame rates when paired with the same GPU.

The GPU's nearest rivals also cluster tightly. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 16351, just 0.1% below the RX 5700 XT's 16361. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 16408, a 0.3% difference. The AMD Radeon PRO W7500 scores 16415, a 0.3% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 scores 16504, a 0.9% difference. The recorded data indicates these cards would deliver similar performance in this game, though the exact frame rates would depend on driver behavior and system configuration.

For users considering a similar build, the practical takeaway is that the Ryzen 5 8400F sits in a crowded performance tier. Swapping to a Ryzen 5 7500F would not change game performance meaningfully. The GPU tier is similarly tight, with the RX 5700 XT surrounded by workstation and professional cards that score within 1%. The measured FPS for this combo is representative of this performance class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates are as follows. Low settings produce 59.5 FPS. Medium settings produce 46 FPS. High settings produce 35.6 FPS. Ultra settings produce 30.6 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline of roughly 13 to 14 FPS per step, with the final step from High to Ultra dropping 5 FPS. The game becomes increasingly demanding as settings rise, and the GPU cannot maintain playable frame rates at any preset at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the measured average frame rates are as follows. Low settings produce 105.6 FPS. Medium settings produce 84.6 FPS. High settings produce 72.2 FPS. Ultra settings produce 55.4 FPS. The gaps between presets are smaller than at 4K, with roughly 17 to 21 FPS separating each step. The Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold, but the other three presets provide a comfortable margin.

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates are as follows. Low settings produce 166.2 FPS. Medium settings produce 129 FPS. High settings produce 109.2 FPS. Ultra settings produce 84.5 FPS. Every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, and even Ultra maintains a 24.5 FPS cushion above the playable line. The Low preset exceeds 160 FPS, which would benefit high refresh rate displays.

The data includes only average frame rates. Minimum and maximum FPS values are not recorded for this combo, so the consistency of frame pacing cannot be assessed from the database. The averages are nonetheless informative, as they represent sustained performance across the test run.

The scaling between presets is fairly linear at each resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 81.7 FPS. At 1440p, the difference is 50.2 FPS. At 4K, the difference is 28.9 FPS. As resolution increases, the absolute frame rate spread between presets narrows because the GPU becomes the limiting factor at all settings.

The Verdict

Can this PC run the game? The answer depends on the resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable. All four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 84.5 FPS. The verdict confirms all settings are playable at this resolution, and the frame rates provide enough headroom for stable gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the system is capable with some limitations. High settings average 72.2 FPS, Medium averages 84.6 FPS, and Low averages 105.6 FPS, all above the playable threshold. Ultra averages 55.4 FPS, which falls short. The verdict lists High as the best playable setting, and the 72.2 FPS average at High is sufficient for smooth play.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot run the game at 60 FPS. Low settings average 59.5 FPS, just 0.5 FPS below the threshold. Medium averages 46 FPS, High averages 35.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 30.6 FPS. The verdict lists no playable settings at this resolution. Users with 4K displays would need to run the game at a lower resolution or accept frame rates below 60 FPS.

The overall verdict is that this combo is a solid 1080p and a good 1440p solution for this game. The 4K results are not playable by the database's standard, though the Low preset comes close. The game's age works in the system's favor at lower resolutions, where the GPU has enough bandwidth to push high frame rates. The CPU's strong single-threaded performance, reflected in its 2943 Cinebench R23 single-core score, helps maintain high frame rates in a game from 2014 that likely does not scale across many threads.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals which component matters more at each resolution. At 1080p, the CPU has more influence because the GPU is not fully saturated. The 166.2 FPS result at Low settings suggests the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently, and the frame rate drops to 84.5 FPS at Ultra as the GPU becomes more stressed. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking among all processors indicates it has ample headroom for this workload.

At 1440p, the GPU begins to dominate. The frame rate at High settings drops from 109.2 FPS at 1080p to 72.2 FPS, a 34% reduction. The CPU is still capable, as evidenced by the 105.6 FPS at Low settings, but the GPU's rendering load increases with pixel count. The RX 5700 XT's 59th percentile ranking among all GPUs becomes the limiting factor.

At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The frame rate at High settings drops to 35.6 FPS, and even Low settings only reach 59.5 FPS. The CPU's performance is largely irrelevant at this resolution because the GPU cannot process frames fast enough. The 4K results show a steady decline across all presets, confirming that the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth, 448.0 GB/s on a 256-bit bus, are insufficient for this resolution in this game.

The scaling between resolutions also highlights the GPU's role. The 1080p to 1440p transition reduces frame rates by roughly 34% at High settings. The 1440p to 4K transition reduces frame rates by roughly 51% at High settings. This disproportionate drop indicates the GPU's memory bandwidth and pixel throughput, 121.9 GPixel/s, are the primary constraints at higher resolutions.

The CPU's role is more pronounced at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 160 FPS at Low settings. The Ryzen 5 8400F's 12 threads and 4.70 GHz boost clock provide enough processing power to keep up with the GPU's output. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU's additional headroom does not translate into higher frame rates.

For users who want to improve performance, the data suggests upgrading the GPU would yield the largest gains at 1440p and 4K. Upgrading the CPU would have minimal impact on this game, as the 8400F already sits in a performance tier where rivals score within 0.4% of each other. The bottleneck is the graphics card, particularly at higher resolutions. The measured FPS breakdown supports this conclusion: the frame rates scale with resolution and preset in a pattern consistent with GPU-bound rendering.