Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination delivers a clearly playable experience for Minimum, but the margin of safety depends heavily on resolution and preset. At 1080p, the pair has ample headroom, while 4K demands significant compromises. The data shows a system that scales predictably, with the GPU becoming the dominant constraint as pixel count rises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination is consistently strong across all presets. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 172.2 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold. Moving to Medium drops the average to 132.9 FPS, still a very comfortable margin. The High preset yields 109.8 FPS on average, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 84 FPS. No minimum or maximum frame rate data is available for any resolution, so the analysis relies on averages, but the spread from 84 to 172.2 FPS at 1080p indicates that every setting tier clears the playability bar with substantial room to spare.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance profile remains solid but requires more attention to settings. The Low preset produces an average of 110.6 FPS, which is still a high-refresh-rate experience. Medium averages 86.5 FPS, and High averages 73.5 FPS, both remaining comfortably above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, falls to 52.2 FPS on average, dipping below the playability threshold. This is a notable drop from the 84 FPS seen at 1080p Ultra, showing a 31.8 FPS reduction when moving from 1080p to 1440p at maximum settings.

At 3840x2160, the system’s limits become evident. The Low preset averages 60.3 FPS, just barely clearing the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 43.4 FPS, High falls to 38.1 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 31.9 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is severe: at High settings, the average drops from 73.5 FPS to 38.1 FPS, a reduction of 35.4 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming is only viable at the lowest preset, and even then, the margin above 60 FPS is razor-thin.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F sits in a tight cluster of near-identical performers. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which has an average benchmark score of 24964, just 0.2% below the 8400F’s 25005 average. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, a 0.3% difference, and the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911, a 0.4% difference. On the higher side, the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, which is 0.4% above the 8400F. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning that in practical gaming terms, swapping between these processors would yield no perceptible frame rate difference in Minimum. The 8400F’s percentile rank of 77 among all CPUs further confirms its position as a solidly mid-to-upper-tier processor for this workload.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 has a more varied set of comparables. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, which is 0.2% higher than the RX 7600’s 15171 average. The AMD Radeon Pro 560X scores 15082, a 0.6% deficit, while the AMD Radeon 680M integrated graphics score 15270, which is 0.7% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti scores 15063, a 0.7% deficit. The deltaPct values here are small, but the mix of integrated and older discrete GPUs among the rivals is telling. The RX 7600’s percentile rank of 57 among all GPUs places it near the middle of the pack, and the near-parity with the RTX 3050 OEM suggests that users with that GPU would see very similar frame rates in Minimum at the same settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results make it clear that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU has sufficient headroom at all tested settings. This is evident from the resolution scaling. At 1080p, the average frame rate drops from 172.2 FPS at Low to 84 FPS at Ultra, a 88.2 FPS swing that is driven by GPU load. The CPU, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz and 6 cores / 12 threads, is not the limiting factor at these settings, as even the most demanding preset at 1080p stays well above 60 FPS.

Moving to 1440p, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 58.4 FPS (110.6 down to 52.2), but the absolute performance drop indicates that the GPU is struggling to maintain frame rates as pixel count increases. At 4K, the situation is unambiguous: the difference between Low and Ultra is 28.4 FPS (60.3 down to 31.9), and even the Low preset only just reaches 60.3 FPS. This pattern — where the GPU’s performance degrades disproportionately with resolution — is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario.

The CPU’s role is comparatively minor. The 8400F’s 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and multi-thread score of 6165 (max threads) indicate a capable processor for gaming, but the data does not show any scenario where the CPU holds back the GPU. At 1080p Low, the 172.2 FPS average suggests the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently, and the consistent scaling across presets at each resolution points to the GPU as the performance limiter. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see less differentiation between presets at lower resolutions, which is not the case here.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Minimum, but the playable range is clearly defined by the data. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS at every preset, from 172.2 FPS at Low to 84 FPS at Ultra. This is the resolution where the combination performs best, with all settings playable and a wide margin of safety. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable at Low, Medium, and High, with averages of 110.6, 86.5, and 73.5 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset at 1440p, at 52.2 FPS, does not meet the 60 FPS threshold, so it is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the only playable setting is Low, which averages 60.3 FPS — just barely above the threshold. Medium (43.4 FPS), High (38.1 FPS), and Ultra (31.9 FPS) all fall short of 60 FPS. The verdict is clear: 1080p offers a fully flexible experience, 1440p is viable with a settings cap at High, and 4K is only marginal at the lowest preset. For a game released in 2014, this hardware is more than adequate for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and can handle 1440p with reasonable compromises.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average frame rate of 84 FPS. This is the best choice for maximum visual quality while maintaining a comfortable performance margin. At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, averaging 73.5 FPS. This provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (86.5 FPS) while staying well above the 60 FPS floor. At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is Low, with an average of 60.3 FPS. This is the only option that meets the playability threshold at 4K, and the margin is only 0.3 FPS, so users should be prepared for occasional dips below 60 FPS in demanding scenes.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average frame rate is 38.1 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 averages 73.5 FPS, making it the most demanding playable setting. The Ultra preset drops to 52.2 FPS and is not playable.

Q: How does the RX 7600 compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The RX 7600’s average benchmark score is 15171, which is 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM’s 15199. This indicates nearly identical performance in synthetic tests.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 8400F a strong CPU for this game?

A: Yes, the CPU ranks in the 77th percentile among all tested CPUs, and its nearest rival, the Ryzen 5 7500F, is only 0.2% different in average score, confirming ample processing power.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 132.9 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the system fall below 60 FPS at any playable setting?

A: At 4K Low, the average is 60.3 FPS, which technically clears the threshold but with a very thin margin. All other playable settings at 1080p and 1440p have averages well above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 3712 tested hardware combinations for Minimum, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 ranks 2498th. This places it in the lower third of all tested combos, which is consistent with the GPU’s mid-pack percentile rank of 57. The ranking reflects the overall performance ceiling: while the CPU is solidly above average (77th percentile), the GPU’s more modest standing drags the combo down. The data suggests that a user upgrading the GPU would see a larger improvement in Minimum than upgrading the CPU, as the system is clearly GPU-bound at higher resolutions. Despite the mid-pack rank, the combination still delivers a fully playable experience at 1080p and 1440p, which is the practical takeaway for most users.