Minimum

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 in Minimum reveals a system that handles this 2014 third-person shooter with considerable headroom across most configurations. Starting at 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high: Low settings produce an average of 356 FPS, Medium delivers 273 FPS (with a minimum of 232 FPS and maximum of 313 FPS), High reaches 229 FPS, and Ultra maintains 174 FPS. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the combo is never remotely constrained, with even the most demanding preset nearly tripling the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling is predictable but still leaves massive margins. Low settings average 230 FPS, Medium drops to 176 FPS (minimum 149, maximum 202), High hits 148 FPS, and Ultra settles at 112 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 35-38% across presets, which aligns with the pixel count increase of about 78%. What stands out is that even at 1440p Ultra, the system maintains an average well above double the playability threshold, suggesting the RTX 4080's 16 GB GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are not being stressed by this older title.

At 3840x2160, the data shows the first signs of meaningful pressure, though playability remains intact across all settings. Low averages 124 FPS, Medium drops to 95 FPS (minimum 80, maximum 109), High delivers 79 FPS, and Ultra falls to 61 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is particularly notable — it sits just 1 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold, making it the only configuration in the entire dataset that approaches a borderline scenario. The gap between 1440p Ultra (112 FPS) and 4K Ultra (61 FPS) represents a 45% performance drop, which is steeper than the pixel count increase would suggest, indicating that at 4K Ultra the GPU is finally encountering meaningful workload scaling.

Interestingly, the data only includes average FPS for most settings, with minimum and maximum values provided exclusively for Medium at each resolution. This limited min/max data shows that 1080p Medium has a 232 FPS minimum, 1440p Medium bottoms out at 149 FPS, and 4K Medium reaches a minimum of 80 FPS. These minimums suggest frame time consistency is strong, with no evidence of stuttering or severe dips even at the higher resolution.

# FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes, but just barely. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the combo averages 61 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by only 1 FPS. All other 4K settings (High at 79 FPS, Medium at 95 FPS, Low at 124 FPS) provide more comfortable margins.

Q: What is the best 4K preset for this hardware?

A: According to the verdict data, Ultra is listed as the best settings at 3840x2160 with an average FPS of 61. Since even the most demanding preset stays above 60 FPS, the system can run the game at maximum visual quality without falling below the playability threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 174 at 1920x1080 to 61 at 3840x2160, a reduction of approximately 65%. For Medium settings, the drop is from 273 FPS to 95 FPS, roughly a 65% decrease as well.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 8400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in this game?

A: The data suggests not at 4K, where GPU workload dominates and the system still averages 61 FPS at Ultra. At lower resolutions, the CPU's performance becomes more relevant — the 8400F scores 20,851 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,943 in single-core, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. The high frame rates at 1080p (174-356 FPS) indicate the CPU can feed the GPU adequately even in less GPU-bound scenarios.

*Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems in Minimum?*

A: The combination ranks 246th out of 3,712 tested combos, placing it in the top 7% of all configurations tested for this game. This high ranking reflects the strong performance across all resolutions.

Q: Does the game support ultra-wide or high refresh rate monitors with this setup?

A: The data shows 1440p Ultra delivers 112 FPS and 1080p Ultra reaches 174 FPS, both well above 100 FPS thresholds. For 4K, Ultra averages 61 FPS, which is suitable for standard 60 Hz displays but not for high refresh rate 4K monitors. The RTX 4080's 16 GB memory capacity ensures ample VRAM headroom for any resolution this game supports.

# CPU and GPU Roles

Examining the scaling between resolutions reveals a clear picture of which component drives performance in Minimum. The game launched in 2014, a time when CPUs like the Ryzen 5 8400F's predecessors were far less capable, and the data reflects that this modern 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 processor (boost clock 4.70 GHz) has substantial headroom for this workload.

At 1920x1080, the system achieves 174-356 FPS depending on preset. These very high frame rates suggest the CPU is playing a significant role — at Low settings (356 FPS), the GPU is being fed with minimal work per frame, meaning the CPU's single-thread performance (2,943 in Cinebench R23 single-core) becomes more influential. The 8400F's 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and PassMark single-thread score of 3,685 indicate strong per-core capability, which matters for a game that likely doesn't scale perfectly across 12 threads.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on more responsibility. The RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 761.5 GTexel/s texture rate are substantial, yet the frame rates still remain extremely high (112-230 FPS). The 29% average FPS reduction from 1080p to 1440p across presets demonstrates that pixel throughput is becoming a factor, but the system remains far from any bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The 4K Ultra result of 61 FPS versus 1440p Ultra's 112 FPS shows a 45% performance drop, which is steeper than the 2.25x pixel count increase would naively suggest. This indicates that at 4K Ultra, the RTX 4080 is approaching its limits for this title, likely due to the combination of pixel fill rate demands and the game's shader complexity at higher presets. The GPU's 280.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 112 ROPs are being exercised more thoroughly at this resolution.

The pattern across resolutions shows that in Minimum, the CPU is rarely the limiting factor. Even at 1080p with maximum frame rates, the 8400F's multi-threaded performance (20,851 Cinebench R23) provides ample compute headroom. The GPU, however, transitions from being underutilized at 1080p to being the primary constraint at 4K Ultra. This is typical for a third-person shooter from 2014, where modern CPUs massively exceed the game's threading requirements while GPUs still face resolution-driven workload scaling.

# Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F provide context for CPU performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F averages 24,964 in benchmark scores, just 0.2% behind the 8400F's 25,005 average — essentially identical performance. The Intel Core i7-11850H sits 0.3% behind, while the Intel Core i7-13620H trails by 0.4%. On the other side, the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25,103, which is 0.4% ahead. These deltas are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum when paired with the RTX 4080.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest rival with an average score of 54,209, just 0.1% behind the 4080's 54,247. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828 (1.1% ahead), while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB reaches 55,698 (2.6% ahead) and the AMD Radeon 8060S achieves 55,757 (2.7% ahead). These small percentage differences suggest that swapping the RTX 4080 for any of these alternatives would yield nearly indistinguishable performance in Minimum — a 2-3% difference in average FPS would translate to roughly 2-4 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is within measurement noise.

The practical implication is that this combo behaves very similar to an RTX 4080 SUPER system with a Ryzen 5 7500F, or any of the other near-identical pairings. For Minimum specifically, the GPU choice matters more at 4K, but the alternatives listed would all maintain playability. The CPU alternatives are so close in performance that no measurable FPS difference would appear at any resolution.

# The Verdict

The data unequivocally shows that this system can run Minimum at all tested resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, every preset — Low (356 FPS), Medium (273 FPS), High (229 FPS), and Ultra (174 FPS) — clears the 60 FPS threshold by enormous margins. The 2560x1440 results are equally decisive: Low (230 FPS), Medium (176 FPS), High (148 FPS), and Ultra (112 FPS) all provide frame rates that would satisfy even high refresh rate display owners.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is still positive but with less margin. The verdictByResolution data lists all four settings as playable, with Ultra averaging 61 FPS — just 1 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. High (79 FPS), Medium (95 FPS), and Low (124 FPS) offer more comfortable cushions. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that approaches the boundary, and players seeking consistent frame rates above 60 FPS might prefer High settings at 4K for additional headroom against frame time spikes.

The system's ranking of 246th out of 3,712 combos (top 7%) reinforces the conclusion that this is a high-performing configuration for Minimum. The game's 2014 release date means modern hardware vastly exceeds its requirements, and this particular pairing of a 77th percentile CPU with an 86th percentile GPU provides exceptional performance across the board.

# How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 246 out of 3,712 tested configurations places this system in the 93rd percentile of all tested combos for Minimum. This is a strong result, though not near the top — the top 245 combos presumably include more powerful CPUs (like higher-end Ryzen 7000/9000 series or Intel Core i9 parts) paired with GPUs like the RTX 4090 or Radeon RX 7900 XTX. However, the gap to the very top is likely small given that Minimum is not a demanding title by modern standards.

The CPU's 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs (avg benchmark score 25,005) and the GPU's 86th percentile (avg benchmark score 54,247) combine to produce a system that ranks in the 93rd percentile for this specific game. The discrepancy between component percentiles and combo rank suggests that the game benefits more from GPU performance than CPU performance — the RTX 4080's high percentile contributes more to the strong ranking than the 8400F's mid-to-upper tier CPU position.

Notably, the combo rank is higher than either component's individual percentile would suggest. This indicates that in Minimum, the combination of a strong GPU with a competent CPU produces synergistic results — the CPU doesn't bottleneck the GPU at any resolution, allowing the RTX 4080 to perform near its full potential. For context, the 3,712 tested combos likely span a wide range from entry-level systems to extreme high-end configurations, and this system sits comfortably in the upper echelon.

# Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with an average FPS of 174. This provides maximum visual quality while still delivering nearly three times the 60 FPS threshold. Even at this highest preset, the system maintains frame rates suitable for 144 Hz displays, with no need to compromise on visual fidelity.

For 2560x1440, Ultra is again the recommended settings, averaging 112 FPS. This comfortably exceeds 60 FPS while providing enough headroom for frame time variation — the system could likely maintain above 100 FPS consistently. The 112 FPS average also makes 1440p Ultra viable for 100 Hz refresh rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, Ultra averages exactly 61 FPS, which technically clears the playability threshold but offers minimal margin. Players prioritizing consistent performance might opt for High settings (79 FPS) to gain an 18 FPS cushion, which would better absorb any frame time spikes or demanding scenes. However, the verdict data lists Ultra as the best settings at 4K, indicating that the measured average does stay at or above 60 FPS. For those who prefer a safety buffer, High provides a more robust experience without a massive visual quality reduction.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is clear: this system can run Minimum at maximum settings, with the only borderline case being 4K Ultra. The 60 FPS threshold is cleared at every resolution and preset, making this a versatile configuration for both competitive play (at 1080p with extreme frame rates) and visually rich experiences (at 4K Ultra).