Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a thoroughly playable experience in Minimum at every resolution tested, with the data showing that the most demanding preset at 4K is the only configuration that dips below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This combination ranks in the 77th percentile for CPUs and the 81st percentile for GPUs, and its in-game ranking of 873 out of 3712 tested combos confirms it sits comfortably in the upper tier of systems for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The performance data for this combo in Minimum shows a clear progression of frame rates as resolution scales down and settings become less demanding. At 4K (3840x2160), the system averages 63 FPS on High settings, which is exactly at the playable threshold and represents the best playable setting at this resolution. Dropping to Medium at 4K improves the average to 73.3 FPS, while Low settings push the average up to 95.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only measured configuration across all resolutions that falls below 60 FPS, with an average of 47.1 FPS, making it unplayable by the established threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance headroom increases substantially. The Ultra preset, which was unplayable at 4K, averages 88.1 FPS here, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings at 1440p deliver 116.3 FPS on average, Medium reaches 140.1 FPS, and Low settings produce a very high 179.7 FPS average. The scaling from 4K Ultra to 1440p Ultra shows a gain of 41 FPS, indicating that resolution is a significant factor in this game's rendering load.

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates exceptional performance across all presets. The Ultra setting averages 137.4 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, while High settings reach 180.9 FPS. Medium settings hit 210.4 FPS, and Low settings produce a remarkable 275.5 FPS average. The jump from 1440p Ultra to 1080p Ultra represents a 49.3 FPS increase, while the difference between 1080p Low and 4K Low is even more pronounced at 179.9 FPS, highlighting how resolution scaling dominates the performance envelope in this title.

The data indicates that all min and max FPS values were not recorded, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. However, the consistency of the averages across multiple presets and resolutions suggests stable performance without significant frame-time spikes, as the system maintains high averages even at the most demanding settings where it is playable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F provide context for what other CPUs would deliver similar performance in this combo. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is the closest match, with an average benchmark score of 24964 compared to the 8400F's 25005, a delta of just 0.2 percent. This means a system built with the 7500F would behave nearly identically in Minimum, with differences well within measurement noise.

The Intel Core i7-11850H and Intel Core i7-13620H are also close alternatives, with average scores of 24935 and 24911 respectively, representing deltas of 0.3 percent and 0.4 percent slower than the 8400F. These processors would produce virtually indistinguishable frame rates in this game, making them viable substitutes if the 8400F is unavailable. On the other end, the AMD EPYC 9474F scores slightly higher at 25103, a 0.4 percent advantage, but this server-class chip would not change the gaming experience meaningfully.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA Tesla P4 is the nearest rival to the RTX 4070, with an average score of 37628 versus 37648, a negligible 0.1 percent difference. This is surprising given the consumer versus professional positioning, but the data shows they perform equivalently in synthetic benchmarks. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 trails by 0.4 percent with a score of 37507, while the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 is 1.3 percent slower at 37157. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is the only rival that outperforms the RTX 4070, scoring 38135, which is 1.3 percent faster. In practice, any of these GPUs would produce frame rates within a few percent of the RTX 4070 in Minimum, meaning the measured FPS values would shift by only 1-2 frames at most.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 873rd out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the top 23.5 percent of all systems tested for this game. This ranking reflects the strong but not elite performance of the hardware pairing. The CPU's 77th percentile standing among all CPUs and the GPU's 81st percentile among all GPUs both contribute to this solid overall position, though neither component is top-tier on its own.

The ranking suggests that a significant majority of tested combos—roughly 2839 of them—produce lower frame rates in Minimum than this system. The combination's position is driven primarily by the GPU's slightly higher percentile ranking, which indicates that the RTX 4070 is the stronger component in this pairing. The CPU's 77th percentile is respectable but leaves room for faster processors that could potentially push the combo higher in the rankings if paired with the same GPU.

Given that the data shows all playable settings at 1080p and 1440p, and three of four playable settings at 4K, the 873rd ranking reflects a system that handles the vast majority of configurations smoothly. The only failing configuration—4K Ultra at 47.1 FPS—is a minor blemish on an otherwise strong performance profile.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K with all settings maxed out?*

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 47.1, which falls below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The highest playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 63 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 are fully playable, with an average of 88.1 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How much performance difference is there between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings average 275.5 FPS while Ultra settings average 137.4 FPS, a difference of 138.1 FPS. Both are well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the 4K Ultra failure?

A: The data shows that the RTX 4070 ranks in the 81st percentile among GPUs while the Ryzen 5 8400F ranks in the 77th percentile among CPUs. The GPU is the stronger component, but the game's rendering load at 4K Ultra exceeds what this pairing can deliver, as evidenced by the 47.1 FPS average.

Q: How close is the Ryzen 5 8400F to the Ryzen 5 7500F in performance?

A: The 8400F scores 25005 in average benchmarks while the 7500F scores 24964, a difference of only 0.2 percent. In Minimum, this translates to sub-1 FPS differences at any resolution and settings combination.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this system can achieve?

A: The highest measured average is 275.5 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is followed closely by 210.4 FPS at Medium settings and 180.9 FPS at High settings, all at 1080p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling in Minimum reveals important insights into which component matters more at each resolution. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 95.6 on Low to 47.1 on Ultra, a 48.5 FPS reduction driven primarily by GPU load. The RTX 4070's 81st percentile ranking suggests it is the limiting factor at this resolution, as the CPU has fewer frames to feed and the rendering pipeline becomes GPU-bound. The fact that the system can only manage 63 FPS at High settings at 4K, versus 88.1 FPS at 1440p Ultra, indicates that the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints at higher resolutions.

At 2560x1440, the gap between Low (179.7 FPS) and Ultra (88.1 FPS) is 91.6 FPS, showing that settings have a substantial impact. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking becomes more relevant here, as the higher frame rates at lower settings begin to approach the CPU's ability to process game logic and draw calls. The 8400F's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for these frame rates, but the data suggests that a faster CPU would yield diminishing returns at 1440p since the GPU still has headroom at Medium and Low presets.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's role becomes more pronounced. The difference between Low (275.5 FPS) and Ultra (137.4 FPS) is 138.1 FPS, and the absolute frame rates at Low and Medium (210.4 FPS) are high enough that the CPU's per-core performance starts to matter. The Ryzen 5 8400F's single-thread benchmark score of 951 in 3DMark and 3685 in PassMark indicates strong single-core capability, which is critical for maintaining high frame rates in this resolution range. However, the GPU remains the dominant factor even at 1080p, as evidenced by the fact that Ultra settings still deliver 137.4 FPS, which is well above what a weaker GPU could achieve.

The scaling between resolutions at the same settings confirms the GPU-centric nature of Minimum. For example, High settings drop from 180.9 FPS at 1080p to 116.3 FPS at 1440p and 63 FPS at 4K, with each resolution step reducing performance by roughly 35-45 percent. This consistent scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed more heavily as pixel count increases, while the CPU's workload remains relatively constant.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, which averages 63 FPS. Medium settings provide a safer margin at 73.3 FPS, and Low settings deliver 95.6 FPS, but High is the recommended choice for visual quality while staying above the playable threshold. Ultra at 4K is not playable at 47.1 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are fully playable with an average of 88.1 FPS, making this the best configuration for this resolution. The system has sufficient headroom here, as the difference between Ultra and the next lower preset (High at 116.3 FPS) is 28.2 FPS, but Ultra provides the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver an excellent 137.4 FPS average, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. This is the recommended configuration for 1080p gaming, as it offers the best visual quality while maintaining a very high frame rate. Players seeking even higher refresh rates could drop to High (180.9 FPS) or Medium (210.4 FPS), but the data shows that Ultra is the optimal balance of quality and performance at this resolution.