Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a wide range of performance in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Benchmark data shows that this combination is capable of high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K Ultra remaining the only setting that falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The measured results are consistent with the hardware's specifications: the RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, combined with the Ryzen 5 8400F's six Zen 4 cores, provide a balanced platform for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination covers three resolutions and four settings presets, with average frame rates provided for each configuration. The data reveals a clear pattern: performance scales predictably with resolution and settings, with the most demanding scenario being 4K Ultra and the least demanding being 1080p Low.

At 1920x1080, the system provides exceptional performance across all presets. The Low setting achieves an average of 279.3 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset. Medium averages 215.7 FPS, High averages 181.7 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 134.5 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the RTX 3080 Ti is rarely the limiting factor, and the CPU's single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 951) is sufficient to keep frame rates well above any practical display refresh rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows a noticeable step down from 1080p. The Low preset averages 177.5 FPS, Medium averages 135 FPS, and High averages 112.4 FPS. The Ultra preset still clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably with an average of 86.1 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows an average reduction of roughly 35-40% across presets, which is consistent with the increased pixel count from 2.07 million to 3.69 million pixels.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens considerably. The Low preset averages 94.9 FPS, which remains playable, and Medium averages 73.9 FPS, which also clears the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset drops to an average of 59.7 FPS, just below the playable threshold, while Ultra falls further to an average of 47.5 FPS. This 4K scaling shows a 47% reduction from 1440p to 4K at Low settings, and a 45% reduction at Ultra settings, reflecting the 2.25x increase in pixel count.

The delta between Low and Ultra presets is substantial at every resolution. At 1080p, the gap is 144.8 FPS (279.3 vs 134.5), at 1440p the gap is 91.4 FPS (177.5 vs 86.1), and at 4K the gap is 47.4 FPS (94.9 vs 47.5). This consistent pattern indicates that the graphics settings have a significant impact on rendering load, with Ultra approximately doubling the render time compared to Low across all resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 1080p with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 134.5 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets at this resolution clear 60 FPS easily.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 4K resolution?

A: The Medium preset at 3840x2160 is the best playable option, averaging 73.9 FPS. The High preset falls just short at 59.7 FPS, and Ultra averages only 47.5 FPS, both below the playable threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: Performance drops by roughly 35-40% across all presets. For example, High settings drop from 181.7 FPS at 1080p to 112.4 FPS at 1440p, and Ultra drops from 134.5 FPS to 86.1 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 Ti the bottleneck at lower resolutions?

A: The data suggests the GPU remains the primary scaling factor even at 1080p, as frame rates increase by approximately 54% when moving from High to Low settings (181.7 to 279.3 FPS). The CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid becoming a limiting factor at these frame rates.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 8400F hold back the RTX 3080 Ti in this game?

A: No. The CPU's multithreaded performance (Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851) and single-thread score (2943) are more than adequate for Minimum. The consistent scaling between resolutions indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at all settings.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1440p Ultra?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 86.1 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the recommended configuration for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data indicates that the GPU is the dominant performance factor in Minimum at all three tested resolutions. The evidence for this comes from the consistent frame rate scaling between presets at each resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 144.8 FPS, which represents a 107% increase in performance from the most demanding to the least demanding settings. This magnitude of change is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where reducing the rendering load directly translates to higher frame rates.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings, where frame rates exceed 200 FPS. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 279.3 FPS, which requires the CPU to deliver draw calls and game logic updates at a rate of nearly 280 per second. The Ryzen 5 8400F's 3dmark_2_threads score of 1874 and 3dmark_single_thread score of 951 indicate strong per-core performance, which is essential for such high frame rates. However, the data shows that even at these extreme frame rates, the CPU does not introduce a bottleneck that prevents the GPU from delivering its full potential.

The scaling between resolutions further clarifies the component roles. Moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by 35-40% across all presets, and moving from 1440p to 4K reduces them by an additional 45-47%. This near-linear scaling with pixel count is the signature of a GPU-bound workload. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rate would remain relatively constant across resolutions, which is not what the data shows.

At 4K, the GPU's workload increases dramatically, and the RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB memory buffer and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth become critical. The High preset at 4K averages 59.7 FPS, just below the playable threshold, while Medium averages 73.9 FPS. This narrow margin around 60 FPS suggests that the GPU is operating near its maximum capacity at this resolution. The CPU's contribution at 4K is minimal, as frame rates are low enough that even a modest processor could keep up with the game's logic demands.

The settings presets also reveal how the workload shifts. At Low settings, the difference between 1080p and 4K is 184.4 FPS (279.3 vs 94.9), while at Ultra settings the difference is 87 FPS (134.5 vs 47.5). This indicates that Low settings primarily reduce pixel shading and texture work, which disproportionately benefits higher resolutions, while Ultra settings add enough per-pixel work that the resolution scaling becomes less pronounced.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at all tested resolutions and nearly all settings presets, with a single exception. The verdict data shows that at 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with the best setting being Ultra at an average of 134.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging 86.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Low and Medium presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Medium averaging 73.9 FPS, but the High and Ultra presets fall short at 59.7 FPS and 47.5 FPS respectively.

For 1080p gamers, this system delivers exceptional performance at any settings level. The Ultra preset at 134.5 FPS is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, and even the most demanding settings provide more than double the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The data suggests that users with 144Hz or 165Hz displays can max out the game without any compromises.

At 1440p, the system remains highly capable. The Ultra preset at 86.1 FPS provides a smooth experience on standard 60Hz monitors and is also suitable for 144Hz displays if the user is willing to accept frame rates below the display's maximum refresh rate. The High preset at 112.4 FPS offers a better balance for high-refresh-rate gaming, while Low and Medium provide even higher frame rates for competitive play.

At 4K, the system is playable but requires settings adjustments. The Medium preset at 73.9 FPS is the recommended configuration for 4K, providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The High preset's 59.7 FPS average is borderline, and users with variable refresh rate monitors might find it acceptable, but it does not consistently meet the playable threshold. The Ultra preset at 47.5 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

The overall verdict is positive: this combination handles Minimum well at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K with medium settings. The RTX 3080 Ti's performance is sufficient for this 2014 title, and the Ryzen 5 8400F provides adequate CPU performance to avoid bottlenecks at any resolution or settings combination.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearby rivals that would produce similar results in Minimum. The Ryzen 5 8400F's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which has an average benchmark score of 24964 compared to the 8400F's 25005, a delta of just 0.2%. This means the 7500F would perform nearly identically in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i7-11850H is also very close with an average score of 24935 (0.3% slower), as is the Intel Core i7-13620H at 24911 (0.4% slower). On the other side, the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, which is 0.4% faster than the 8400F.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's nearest rival is the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, which has an average score of 40870 compared to the 3080 Ti's 41187, a delta of 0.8% slower. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB scores 41707, which is 1.2% faster, and the Tesla M40 scores 41897, which is 1.7% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 scores 40377, which is 2% slower than the 3080 Ti.

In practical terms, swapping the CPU for any of the three slower rivals would result in a negligible frame rate difference in Minimum, as the game is primarily GPU-bound at most settings. The 0.2-0.4% performance delta translates to less than 1 FPS difference at any resolution. Similarly, the GPU alternatives would produce frame rates within 1-2 FPS of the RTX 3080 Ti's scores. The Tesla M40 cards, despite being older data center parts, would actually deliver slightly higher frame rates based on their benchmark scores, though their driver support and feature set may differ.

Users considering alternative hardware should note that the RTX 5070, while 2% slower in average benchmark score, is the most modern option among the GPU rivals and may offer better efficiency or features not reflected in these scores. However, for Minimum specifically, all of these alternatives would provide a nearly identical gaming experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination ranks 996th out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the top 27% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the system's strong performance at 1080p and 1440p, where it delivers frame rates well above the playable threshold at all settings, combined with adequate but not exceptional 4K performance.

The rank of 996 indicates that there are 995 tested combinations that perform better in this game. Given the GPU's percentile ranking of 83 among all GPUs and the CPU's percentile ranking of 77 among all CPUs, this mid-to-high placement is expected. The combination of a top-tier GPU from the previous generation with a mid-range current-generation CPU produces a balanced system that excels at lower resolutions but falls short of the very best 4K performers.

The gap between this combo and the top-ranked systems likely comes down to GPUs with more memory bandwidth or higher compute throughput. The RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB memory and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Minimum, but newer GPUs such as the RTX 5070, which scores only 2% lower in average benchmarks, may offer better driver optimization for this title. Similarly, CPUs with higher single-thread scores could push frame rates higher at 1080p Low, where the system achieves 279.3 FPS.

For practical purposes, the 996th rank out of 3712 is a strong result. The system outperforms the majority of tested configurations and delivers a playable experience at every resolution with appropriate settings. The data shows that this combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, and can handle 4K with settings reduced to Medium. Users with this hardware can expect consistent performance in Minimum without needing to upgrade either component for this specific title.