Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination delivers a robust experience in Minimum, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and presets. The data shows a system that is clearly capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1080p, while remaining comfortably playable at 4K with adjusted settings. At the playable threshold of 60 FPS, this pairing offers significant headroom in most scenarios, though the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K falls short of that mark.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces exceptional frame rates across all presets. The Low preset yields an average of 263.9 FPS, which is more than four times the 60 FPS playable threshold. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 198.9 FPS, still a massive margin for high refresh rate displays. The High preset delivers 167.2 FPS on average, and even the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding setting, maintains an average of 126.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a performance reduction of roughly 52%, indicating that the GPU is the primary driver here, but the CPU has enough headroom to keep frame rates consistently high.

At 2560x1440, the averages remain strong. The Low preset produces 167.4 FPS, while Medium achieves 126.7 FPS. High settings yield 108.2 FPS, and Ultra is still well above the threshold at 80.8 FPS. The step from 1080p to 1440p at each preset shows a predictable decline: Ultra drops from 126.4 to 80.8 FPS, a 36% reduction, while Low falls from 263.9 to 167.4 FPS, a 37% reduction. This linear scaling suggests that the rendering load is increasing proportionally with pixel count, and neither component is creating a bottleneck at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. The Low preset averages 93.2 FPS, which is still playable, and Medium drops to 70.1 FPS. High settings barely cross the threshold at 60.9 FPS on average. The Ultra preset, however, falls to 44 FPS on average, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The transition from 1440p to 4K is steep: High drops from 108.2 to 60.9 FPS, a 44% decrease, and Ultra drops from 80.8 to 44 FPS, a 46% decrease. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU is heavily saturated, and the visual fidelity gains from the Ultra preset come at a cost that this hardware cannot meet.

Similar Performance Alternatives

According to the benchmark database, the CPU’s nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are closely matched. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 0.2% higher, the Intel Core i7-11850H scores 0.3% higher, and the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 0.4% higher. The AMD EPYC 9474F is 0.4% lower. These deltas are negligible, meaning that swapping the Ryzen 5 8400F for any of these processors would produce virtually identical frame rates in Minimum, assuming the GPU remains constant. The Ryzen 5 8400F holds a 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs, placing it in the upper tier of processors, but its direct competition is extremely tight.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 is matched by several alternatives. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z is 0.6% higher in average score, the AMD Radeon RX 6800S is 0.8% lower, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is 1.1% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is 1.2% lower. These differences are minor, so in practice, all four alternatives would deliver similar performance in Minimum. The RX 9070 ranks in the 69th percentile among all GPUs, which is respectable but not top-tier. Pairing any of these rival GPUs with the Ryzen 5 8400F would yield a nearly identical experience to the measured results, with frame rate variations likely staying within a few percentage points.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role, but the GPU still dominates the workload. The fact that the average FPS at Low settings is 263.9 suggests that the CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them at lower settings. However, the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p—dropping from 263.9 to 126.4 FPS—shows that the GPU is the limiting factor once graphical complexity rises.

At 2560x1440, the balance tilts further toward the GPU. The average frame rates at all presets remain high, but the reduction from 1080p to 1440p is consistent at around 36-37% across presets. This uniform scaling implies that the CPU is still keeping up, and the GPU is bearing the extra load. The Ryzen 5 8400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides sufficient compute for the game’s logic, but the rendering pipeline is where the frame rate is determined.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the bottleneck. The Ultra preset’s average of 44 FPS is a 46% drop from its 1440p counterpart, which is a larger percentage decline than at lower resolutions. This indicates that the RX 9070 is running out of pixel throughput and memory bandwidth at 4K with maximum settings. The CPU’s role diminishes as resolution climbs; the data shows that the difference between Low and High at 4K is 93.2 FPS versus 60.9 FPS, a 35% gap, which is similar to the gap at 1440p. The primary takeaway is that for high refresh rate gaming at 1080p, both components are well balanced, but at 4K Ultra, the GPU cannot sustain 60 FPS without lowering settings.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K with the Ultra preset?*

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 44, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 60.9 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 2560x1440 to maintain a high frame rate?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at this resolution, delivering an average of 80.8 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, so you can use the highest settings without concern.

Q: How does the RX 9070 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 2080 SUPER?

A: The RX 9070 has an average benchmark score that is 1.2% lower than the RTX 2080 SUPER. In practical terms, this means the frame rates in Minimum would be nearly identical, with the RX 9070 trailing by a small margin.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 8400F a strong match for the RX 9070 in this game?

A: The data indicates a balanced pairing. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 263.9 FPS, showing the CPU can feed the GPU effectively. At 4K Ultra, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, which is expected given the resolution. The CPU’s 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs supports its capability.

Q: What are the playable settings at 1920x1080?

A: All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable. The Ultra preset maintains an average of 126.4 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, so there is no need to compromise on visuals.

Q: Does the combo rank high among other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1158 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the upper third of all systems. This suggests that it outperforms the majority of setups for this game, though it is not at the very top.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 3712 tested combinations, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 pairing ranks 1158th in Minimum. This places it in the 69th percentile of all tested combos, indicating that it is a solidly above-average configuration. The ranking reflects the system’s ability to handle high presets at 1440p and 1080p, while falling short only at 4K Ultra. The GPU’s 69th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU’s 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggest that the combination is well matched, with neither component dragging the other down significantly. The rank is skewed by the fact that many higher-ranked combos likely feature top-tier GPUs like the RTX 4090 or RX 7900 XTX, but within the context of mid-range to upper-mid-range hardware, this combo is competitive.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is High, which delivers 60.9 FPS on average. Medium and Low are also playable, with averages of 70.1 and 93.2 FPS respectively, but High offers the best visual quality while just meeting the threshold. Ultra is not playable at 44 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, achieving an average of 80.8 FPS. This comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, providing maximum visual fidelity without dropping below playable frame rates. Lower presets offer higher averages—Low at 167.4, Medium at 126.7, and High at 108.2—but they do not improve the experience beyond what Ultra provides.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is also the best, with an average of 126.4 FPS. This is well above the threshold, making it the optimal choice for both visual quality and smooth gameplay. The Low preset reaches 263.9 FPS, which is useful for competitive play on high refresh rate monitors, but for general play, Ultra is the recommended setting.