Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a wide range of performance in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Benchmark data shows this combination is highly capable, handling 1080p and 1440p with ease, while 4K requires some settings adjustments to maintain fluid gameplay. The measured results below provide a clear picture of what to expect at each resolution and preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Ryzen 5 8400F and RTX 4070 Ti produce outstanding frame rates across all presets. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 325.1. Medium settings still deliver a commanding 252.9 average FPS. High settings maintain a strong 207.8 average FPS, while Ultra, the most demanding preset, still hits an impressive 161.5 average FPS. All four presets at 1080p are far above the 60 FPS playability threshold, indicating that the GPU is never the limiting factor at this resolution. The jump from Low to Ultra reduces performance by roughly half, but the absolute numbers remain exceptionally high.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains excellent but scales predictably with the increased pixel count. Low settings produce an average of 212.5 FPS. Medium settings drop to 158.4 FPS, and High settings yield 134.1 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p still maintain a very playable 102.9 average FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is about 110 FPS, which shows a similar relative scaling to 1080p, but the starting point is lower. Even the most demanding preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, making 1440p an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the demands on the GPU become significant. Low settings deliver a solid 111.1 average FPS. Medium settings drop to 88.4 FPS, and High settings produce 73.1 FPS. Ultra settings, however, fall to 56.1 average FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only preset across all tested resolutions that fails to maintain 60 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial, with Ultra running at roughly half the frame rate of Low. For 4K gaming, High settings are the practical ceiling for smooth performance, while Ultra requires a compromise on frame rate.

The data shows no min or max FPS values were recorded; only average FPS is available. The absence of minimum frame rate data means that stutter or frame-time spikes cannot be assessed from these numbers. However, given the high averages across most settings, the likelihood of sustained drops below 60 FPS is low, except for the 4K Ultra case.

CPU and GPU Roles

The interaction between the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and the RTX 4070 Ti changes as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the GPU is not fully taxed, as evidenced by the very high frame rates. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 4 architecture, has enough headroom to feed the GPU. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a performance drop of about 163 FPS, which is primarily due to increased GPU load from higher graphical settings. The CPU’s role is to keep up with the frame requests, and at 325 FPS on Low, it does so without bottlenecking.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on more responsibility. The frame rates are lower than at 1080p across all presets, with the gap between Low and Ultra narrowing slightly in absolute terms. The CPU still has ample capacity, as the average FPS on Low remains above 200. The data suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti is becoming the primary performance limiter, as the resolution increase adds pixel fill rate demands that the GPU must handle. The CPU’s single-thread performance, reflected in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943, is sufficient for the game’s logic.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The performance drop from 1440p to 4K is steep, with Ultra settings falling from 102.9 FPS to 56.1 FPS. This is a 46 FPS reduction, which is far larger than the settings-based differences at the same resolution. The CPU’s influence is minimal here; the bottleneck is squarely on the RTX 4070 Ti’s ability to render at 4K. The GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed hard, and the data shows that only the most demanding preset fails to stay above 60 FPS. For this game, CPU choice matters most at lower resolutions, while GPU selection dictates 4K viability.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 534 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the top 15% of all configurations in the database. The percentile ranks for the individual components support this: the CPU sits in the 77th percentile versus all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 84th percentile versus all GPUs. The combo rank of 534 indicates that while this setup is not at the very top, it outperforms the vast majority of systems tested.

The high rank is driven by the GPU’s strong performance. The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44795, which is well above average. The CPU, with an average benchmark score of 25005, is also solid but not exceptional. The combination of a high-percentile GPU with a competent CPU results in a system that excels in GPU-bound scenarios, which Minimum becomes at higher resolutions. The rank of 534 out of 3712 means that roughly 3200 other combos perform worse, while about 530 perform better, likely featuring higher-tier GPUs like the RTX 4090 or newer generations.

The data shows that this combo is particularly well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p. At 4K, the rank would be lower due to the GPU’s limitations on Ultra settings, but the overall rank reflects performance across all tested scenarios. For a builder targeting smooth 1440p gameplay or high-FPS 1080p, this rank confirms the pairing is well above the median. The gap to the next tier of GPUs is noticeable, but for most players, the performance on offer is more than sufficient.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005. The closest alternative is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, with an average score of 24964, which is just 0.2% lower. In practical terms, these two CPUs are virtually identical in performance, so swapping between them would yield no measurable difference in Minimum. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, a 0.3% difference, and the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911, a 0.4% difference. All four CPUs are within 0.4% of each other, meaning any of them would behave the same in this game. The AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, which is 0.4% higher, but as a server chip, it is not a realistic desktop alternative. For a builder, the Ryzen 5 7500F is the direct substitute, offering the same socket and similar performance.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44795. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, scoring 45152, which is 0.8% higher. This is a mobile part, so it is not directly comparable for desktop builds, but the performance delta is negligible. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45384, which is 1.3% higher, but that is a workstation card with different driver optimizations. The NVIDIA RTX A6000 scores 44075, which is 1.6% lower, and the Intel Arc A730M scores 45592, which is 1.7% higher. None of these are direct desktop gaming alternatives to the RTX 4070 Ti. In practice, the closest desktop equivalent would be another card in the same performance bracket, but based on the data, the RTX 4070 Ti stands alone among these rivals for gaming purposes. The deltas are all within 2%, so any of these GPUs would produce similar frame rates in Minimum, though the desktop RTX 4070 Ti is the most sensible choice for a new build.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, but the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 161.5 FPS. This means a player can max out every setting at 1080p and still have enormous headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. The difference between High (207.8 FPS) and Ultra (161.5 FPS) is about 46 FPS, but both are far beyond what a 60 Hz monitor needs. For a 144 Hz or 240 Hz display, Ultra is still fast enough to take advantage of the refresh rate.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is also Ultra, with an average of 102.9 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin, allowing for fully maxed settings at 1440p. High settings produce 134.1 FPS, which is even better for high-refresh monitors, but Ultra remains the best choice for visual quality without sacrificing playability. The data shows that the GPU has enough power to handle the most demanding settings at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS or higher is High, with an average of 73.1 FPS. This is the ceiling for 4K playability. Medium settings produce 88.4 FPS, and Low settings hit 111.1 FPS, but High offers the best visual fidelity while still staying above the threshold. Ultra settings drop to 56.1 FPS, which is below 60 FPS, so they are not recommended for smooth gameplay. For 4K, the choice is between High at 73 FPS or dropping to Medium for extra headroom. The data suggests High is the sweet spot, providing a playable frame rate with better graphics than the lower presets.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti can run Minimum effectively at all three tested resolutions, with one exception. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 161.5 FPS. This is a definitive yes for 1080p gaming, offering maximum settings with a massive performance buffer. At 2560x1440, the verdict is also a clear yes, as Ultra settings maintain an average of 102.9 FPS, well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The system handles 1440p with ease, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is conditional. High settings produce 73.1 FPS on average, which is playable, and Medium settings hit 88.4 FPS. Low settings are also playable at 111.1 FPS. However, Ultra settings fall to 56.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and would not provide smooth gameplay. The verdict by resolution confirms this: High, Low, and Medium are all listed as playable at 4K, with High being the best setting at 73.1 FPS. Ultra is not playable at 4K. For a 60 Hz 4K display, High settings are the recommended choice, offering a good balance of visuals and performance. For players who insist on Ultra at 4K, this combo falls short, but for everyone else, the system is more than capable.

In summary, this PC runs Minimum excellently. The only scenario where it fails to hit 60 FPS is 4K Ultra, which is an extreme demand. For 1080p and 1440p, the combo is overkill, delivering frame rates that exceed most monitors’ refresh rates. The data shows a top-tier pairing for this game, with the GPU being the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions.