Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combination delivers a wide range of frame rates in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter, depending on resolution and settings. Measured data shows this pairing is capable of high refresh rate play at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a reduction in graphical presets to maintain smooth gameplay. The following analysis breaks down the performance characteristics of this specific CPU and GPU pairing across all tested configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each sit near closely matched alternatives in their respective benchmark hierarchies. For the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, the nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which scores 24964 in average benchmark performance against the 8400F's 25005, a delta of just 0.2%. This means systems built with either processor would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum. The Intel Core i7-11850H follows closely with an average score of 24935 (0.3% slower), and the Intel Core i7-13620H trails marginally at 24911 (0.4% slower). On the higher side, the AMD EPYC 9474F leads this group with 25103, placing the 8400F just 0.4% behind that enterprise-class chip. The 8400F's percentile rank of 77 against all CPUs confirms it sits comfortably above the median processor.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti shows similar tight clustering among its rivals. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile scores 29928, a negligible 0.1% below the 3070 Ti's 29945 average benchmark score. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 edges ahead with 30095 (0.5% faster), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti lands at 29783 (0.5% slower). The AMD Radeon RX 6700 rounds out the group at 30433, representing a 1.6% advantage over the 3070 Ti. The GPU's 75th percentile rank among all graphics cards indicates that this combo uses a processor and graphics card that are both positioned in the upper quarter of their respective performance distributions, making this a balanced pairing for Minimum.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU workload shifts across resolutions in Minimum. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary driver of performance, evidenced by the dramatic scaling between settings. At Low settings, the combo achieves 240 FPS average, which drops to 184 FPS at Medium, 155 FPS at High, and 118 FPS at Ultra. This 122 FPS spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows that graphics settings heavily influence frame rates, with the GPU being the limiting factor at higher presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with a reduced ceiling. Low settings produce 155 FPS, Medium yields 119 FPS, High drops to 100 FPS, and Ultra settles at 76 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at each setting shows a consistent reduction of roughly 35-40% in frame rate, which aligns with the increased pixel count taxing the GPU more heavily. At 1440p, the GPU remains the dominant constraint, though the CPU's role becomes slightly more prominent at lower settings where frame rates exceed 150 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload becomes overwhelming. Low settings yield 84 FPS, Medium drops to 64 FPS, High falls to 54 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 41 FPS. The 4K data shows the most severe scaling, with Ultra producing less than half the frame rate of Low. Between 1440p and 4K at Low settings, the frame rate drops from 155 to 84 FPS, a 45.8% reduction, which is disproportionately large compared to the 2.25x pixel count increase. This indicates that at 4K, even the RTX 3070 Ti's 608.3 GB/s memory bandwidth and 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are insufficient to maintain high frame rates, making the GPU the clear bottleneck across all settings at this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination of the Ryzen 5 8400F and RTX 3070 Ti produces its strongest results. Low settings deliver an average of 240 FPS, which represents the ceiling for this pairing at any resolution. Medium settings yield 184 FPS average with a minimum of 156 FPS and a maximum of 212 FPS. High settings drop to 155 FPS average, while Ultra maintains 118 FPS average. All four presets at 1080p stay well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with even the most demanding Ultra preset providing nearly double the required frame rate.

The 2560x1440 results show a step down but remain highly playable. Low settings produce 155 FPS average, Medium achieves 119 FPS with a minimum of 101 FPS and maximum of 137 FPS, High reaches 100 FPS, and Ultra holds at 76 FPS. The minimum FPS figure of 101 at Medium settings indicates that even during demanding scenes, the frame rate never dips below the playable threshold. The Ultra preset at 76 FPS average provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, suggesting that 1440p gaming at maximum quality is feasible.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more constrained. Low settings deliver 84 FPS average, which remains above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings produce 64 FPS average with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS. The minimum of 54 FPS at Medium falls below the playable threshold, indicating occasional stutter during intense moments. High settings drop to 54 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 41 FPS. Only Low and Medium presets at 4K clear the 60 FPS average mark, with Medium doing so narrowly and its minimum dipping below playable.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested CPU and GPU combinations in Minimum, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti holds a rank of 1328 out of 3712 total combos. This places the system in the top 35.8% of all configurations tested for this game, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the database entries. The rank reflects the balance between the 8400F's strong single-threaded performance, evidenced by its 3dmark single-thread score of 951 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943, and the RTX 3070 Ti's substantial graphics throughput.

The combo's position in the rankings is consistent with its component-level percentiles. The CPU's 77th percentile among all processors and the GPU's 75th percentile among all graphics cards suggest that most of the 3712 tested combos use either weaker processors, weaker graphics cards, or both. The rank of 1328 indicates that a meaningful number of systems with more powerful components, such as higher-tier RTX 40-series cards or newer Ryzen 7000/9000 series processors, do outperform this setup. However, for a 2014 title like Minimum, this combo's rank demonstrates that it delivers well above-average performance relative to the broader test pool.

The Verdict

The Ryzen 5 8400F and RTX 3070 Ti combination successfully runs Minimum at all three tested resolutions, though the quality settings differ by resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Ultra achieving 118 FPS average. This resolution offers the most headroom, allowing players to enable maximum settings without any performance concerns.

At 2560x1440, all four settings also remain above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset delivers 76 FPS average, which is playable but leaves less margin for frame rate drops during intense action sequences. Players seeking a perfectly stable experience might prefer High settings at 100 FPS, but Ultra is technically viable.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The Low preset delivers 84 FPS average, comfortably above the threshold. Medium settings produce 64 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS mark but comes with a minimum of 54 FPS that falls below playable during demanding scenes. High and Ultra settings drop to 54 FPS and 41 FPS respectively, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay. Therefore, 4K is playable only at Low or Medium settings, with Medium being the highest preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra settings deliver 118 FPS average at 1080p, making it the highest preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the combination maintain 60 FPS at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, Ultra settings at 1440p produce 76 FPS average, which remains above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo at 3840x2160 with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 54 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold even though the average is 64 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8400F compare to the Ryzen 5 7500F in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25005, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 5 7500F's 24964.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 3840x2160?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck at 4K, as indicated by the steep frame rate drops when increasing settings, while the CPU's performance is sufficient at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 150 FPS.

Q: What is the playable settings list for 1920x1080 according to the verdict data?

A: All four settings—High, Low, Medium, and Ultra—are listed as playable at 1080p, with Ultra providing 118 FPS average.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers 118 FPS average. This provides excellent visual quality while maintaining more than double the playable threshold, making it the recommended setting for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings achieve 76 FPS average, clearing the 60 FPS requirement. This is the highest preset available at this resolution and remains playable, though players seeking extra stability could opt for High settings at 100 FPS for a larger frame rate buffer.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS is Medium, which produces 64 FPS average. However, its minimum of 54 FPS dips below the threshold, so players who prioritize consistent frame rates might choose Low settings at 84 FPS instead. The data confirms that 4K Ultra at 41 FPS and 4K High at 54 FPS are not viable options for smooth gameplay with this hardware combination.