Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination ranks 1808 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the upper half of the database. This percentile position reflects a pairing that can handle the game comfortably at most settings, though the data reveals clear boundaries at higher resolutions. The combo’s rank suggests it sits among configurations that offer solid, if not top-tier, performance for this 2014 release.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1808 out of 3712 places it in the 48th percentile of all tested pairings for Minimum. This is a mid-pack result, indicating that while the hardware is capable, many other combinations deliver higher frame rates. The ranking is driven by the CPU and GPU’s individual standings: the Ryzen 5 8400F sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the RX 6750 XT lands at the 71st percentile among all GPUs. When combined, these components produce a system that clears the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution, but with diminishing headroom as resolution increases.

Benchmark scores reinforce this positioning. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 25005 and the GPU’s average of 26011 are closely matched, suggesting neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other in this title. The pair’s measured performance in Minimum shows a consistent pattern: at 1920x1080, the combo delivers frame rates from 105 FPS at Ultra to 211.9 FPS at Low. At 2560x1440, the range narrows to 64.9 FPS at Ultra up to 135.6 FPS at Low. At 3840x2160, only Low settings clear the 60 FPS bar, with an average of 72.9 FPS.

The rank relative to other combos indicates that for a game like Minimum, this hardware is sufficient for smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K requires a compromise in visual fidelity. The 3712-combo pool includes many weaker and stronger pairings, and this specific combination lands in a comfortable middle ground where playability is assured but not exceptional.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest CPU rivals for the Ryzen 5 8400F show how close the processor is to other options. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964, a delta of just 0.2% from the 8400F’s 25005. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935 (0.3% delta), while the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911 (0.4% delta). On the higher side, the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, a -0.4% delta, meaning the 8400F is actually slightly ahead. These sub-1% differences mean any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, assuming the GPU remains the same. The 8400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads, paired with a 4.20 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost clock, deliver single-thread and multi-thread performance that is statistically indistinguishable from these rivals.

For the GPU, the RX 6750 XT’s nearest rivals are similarly close. The AMD Radeon R9 M395X scores 25891 (0.5% delta), the AMD FirePro W7100 scores 25856 (0.6% delta), and the AMD FirePro D700 scores 25842 (0.7% delta). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile scores 25740 (1.1% delta), meaning the 6750 XT is slightly ahead. These delta values indicate that swapping the GPU for any of these alternatives would change Minimum’s frame rates by roughly one percent or less. The 6750 XT’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for this game’s textures, and its 2560 shading units handle the DirectX 12 workload efficiently.

In practical terms, a user with any of these rival CPUs or GPUs would experience nearly identical performance in Minimum. The differences are within measurement noise, so the choice between them comes down to other factors like platform features or availability—not frame rates in this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear shift in component importance as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role. The Ryzen 5 8400F’s strong single-thread score of 951 in 3dmark_single_thread and 3685 in passmark_single_thread helps drive the high frame rates seen at Low settings—211.9 FPS. At this resolution, the GPU’s 13.31 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is sufficient to keep up with the CPU’s instruction throughput, but the CPU is the limiting factor for maximum frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU. Frame rates drop from 135.6 FPS at Low to 107.9 FPS at Medium, a 20.5% reduction. The GPU’s 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 166.4 GPixel/s pixel rate become more stressed as pixel count increases. The CPU still contributes, but the scaling between Low and Medium suggests the GPU is now the primary constraint.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the performance equation. Frame rates fall to 72.9 FPS at Low, 55 FPS at Medium, and 47.4 FPS at High. The gap between Low and Medium is 17.9 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 7.6 FPS. This non-linear scaling indicates the GPU’s 12 GB memory and 192-bit bus are being pushed hard. The CPU’s role diminishes because the GPU cannot generate frames fast enough to expose CPU bottlenecks. The 8400F’s multi-thread scores—8757 in Cinebench R20 multi-core and 20851 in R23 multi-core—are more than adequate for this workload, but they go underutilized at 4K.

Preset scaling reinforces this. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra costs 106.9 FPS (from 211.9 to 105), a 50.4% drop. At 1440p, the same preset change costs 70.7 FPS (from 135.6 to 64.9), a 52.1% drop. At 4K, the cost is 34.4 FPS (from 72.9 to 38.5), a 47.2% drop. The consistency of these percentages shows that both components scale predictably, but the absolute frame rates reveal the GPU’s increasing burden at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 105, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest resolution that maintains 60 FPS on Ultra settings?

A: 2560x1440. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 64.9 FPS, just clearing the threshold. At 3840x2160, Ultra only averages 38.5 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25005, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F’s 24964 and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i7-13620H’s 24911. The differences are negligible.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 3840x2160?

A: The GPU. At 4K, the RX 6750 XT’s frame rates drop to 55 FPS at Medium and 47.4 FPS at High, while the CPU’s benchmark scores suggest it has ample headroom. The GPU’s 432.0 GB/s bandwidth and 166.4 GPixel/s pixel rate are the limiting factors.

Q: Is the RX 6750 XT significantly faster than its nearest GPU rival?

A: No. The RX 6750 XT scores 26011, which is 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon R9 M395X’s 25891 and 1.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile’s 25740. These are marginal differences.

Q: What FPS can be expected at 1440p on Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 107.9 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides smooth gameplay with room to spare.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings average 211.9 FPS, Medium averages 166.1 FPS, High averages 139.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 105 FPS. The gaps between presets are substantial: 45.8 FPS between Low and Medium, 26.9 FPS between Medium and High, and 34.2 FPS between High and Ultra. This resolution offers the most flexibility, with every preset comfortably clearing the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but narrows. Low averages 135.6 FPS, Medium averages 107.9 FPS, High averages 85.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 64.9 FPS. The gaps are 27.7 FPS, 22.3 FPS, and 20.7 FPS respectively. Ultra is the only preset that dips near the 60 FPS threshold, but it still clears it by 4.9 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low averages 72.9 FPS, which is the only preset above 60 FPS. Medium averages 55 FPS, High averages 47.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 38.5 FPS. The gaps are 17.9 FPS, 7.6 FPS, and 8.9 FPS. This resolution requires a settings compromise: only Low settings deliver playable frame rates, and even then, the margin above 60 FPS is just 12.9 FPS.

All measured data lacks min and max FPS values, so only average frame rates are available. The averages show consistent scaling across resolutions and presets, with no anomalies that would suggest driver issues or thermal throttling.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 72.9 FPS. Medium falls to 55 FPS, High to 47.4 FPS, and Ultra to 38.5 FPS. Low is the only viable option at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best setting that clears 60 FPS, averaging 64.9 FPS. High averages 85.6 FPS, Medium 107.9 FPS, and Low 135.6 FPS, all of which are also above the threshold. Ultra provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a playable frame rate, though the 4.9 FPS margin is slim.

At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 105 FPS, making it the best setting that stays above 60 FPS. High averages 139.2 FPS, Medium 166.1 FPS, and Low 211.9 FPS. Every preset at this resolution clears the threshold with significant headroom, so users can choose Ultra without sacrificing smoothness.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum, and it does so with varying degrees of comfort depending on resolution. At 1920x1080, the verdict is unequivocal: every preset—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—averages above 60 FPS, with Ultra hitting 105 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this combo, offering maximum visual fidelity without any performance concerns.

At 2560x1440, the system remains fully playable across all settings. Ultra averages 64.9 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold, while High, Medium, and Low deliver 85.6, 107.9, and 135.6 FPS respectively. The margin at Ultra is thin, but it is sufficient for a stable experience.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is conditional. Only Low settings achieve a playable average of 72.9 FPS. Medium at 55 FPS, High at 47.4 FPS, and Ultra at 38.5 FPS all fall below the 60 FPS threshold. Users targeting 4K must accept Low settings for a smooth experience, or they must reduce resolution to 1440p to unlock higher presets.

The data supports a clear conclusion: this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Minimum, with 4K playability limited to Low settings. The RX 6750 XT’s 12 GB memory and the Ryzen 5 8400F’s 6-core/12-thread configuration provide enough horsepower for most scenarios, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher pixel counts. For a game released in 2014, this hardware is more than adequate at mainstream resolutions, and even at 4K, the Low preset delivers frame rates that exceed the playable threshold.