Minimum

This pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers overwhelming performance in Minimum, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every preset across all three tested resolutions. The data shows this combination ranks 126th out of 3,712 tested hardware combos for this title, placing it in the top tier of systems. At 4K Ultra, the game still averages 67 FPS, which is above the playable threshold but represents the only setting where the frame rate dips below 70. The RTX 4090 is so dominant that even at 1080p Low, the system produces 394 FPS average, indicating the CPU becomes the limiting factor at lower resolutions and settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p): The system produces exceptional frame rates at this resolution, with the Low preset delivering a 394 FPS average. Medium settings see a drop to 301 FPS average, with a minimum of 256 FPS and a maximum of 347 FPS. High settings yield 253 FPS average, while the Ultra preset still manages 193 FPS average. Every preset at 1080p exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by a massive margin, with even the most demanding Ultra setting running at more than three times the threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 51% reduction in frame rate, but the absolute numbers remain so high that this is purely academic for playability.

2560x1440 (1440p): Moving to 1440p, the Low preset averages 254 FPS, which is a 36% reduction from the 1080p Low figure. Medium settings produce 194 FPS average, with a minimum of 165 FPS and a maximum of 223 FPS. The High preset delivers 163 FPS average, while Ultra settings still hold at 124 FPS average. The resolution jump from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 36-39% of the frame rate across all presets, which is a typical scaling pattern for a GPU-bound title. The Ultra preset at 1440p remains more than double the 60 FPS threshold, indicating substantial headroom.

3840x2160 (4K): At 4K, the Low preset averages 137 FPS, which is a 46% reduction from 1080p Low. Medium settings produce 105 FPS average, with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS. The High preset delivers 88 FPS average, while the Ultra preset drops to 67 FPS average. The scaling from 1440p to 4K costs approximately 46-49% of the frame rate across presets. Even at the most demanding 4K Ultra setting, the system remains 7 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum frame rate recorded at 4K Medium is 89 FPS, which is still well above the playable threshold, suggesting the system maintains consistent frame delivery without major dips.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU benchmarks place the Ryzen 5 8400F in a tight cluster with several alternatives. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24,964 in average benchmark score, which is only 0.2% behind the 8400F's 25,005 average. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24,935, a 0.3% delta, while the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24,911, a 0.4% delta. On the other side, the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25,103, which is 0.4% ahead. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver virtually identical performance in Minimum when paired with the same RTX 4090. The 8400F holds the 77th percentile among all CPUs, placing it comfortably in the upper quartile of processors.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090's nearest rivals in benchmark scores are surprising given its reputation. The Intel Arc Pro A60 matches the RTX 4090 with a 0% delta, both scoring around 60,326-60,347 on average. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60,140, a 0.3% delta, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61,896, which is 2.5% ahead. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58,657, sitting 2.9% behind. The RTX 4090 holds the 88th percentile among all GPUs. These rival GPUs are primarily professional or workstation parts, so the practical gaming performance comparison is limited, but the benchmark data indicates that swapping the RTX 4090 for any of these alternatives would yield similar average scores in synthetic tests. The RTX 4090's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth give it a substantial advantage in texture-heavy scenes that these synthetic benchmarks may not fully capture.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior across resolutions. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra presets is 201 FPS (394 down to 193), which is a 51% reduction. This large spread suggests the GPU is being fed enough data by the CPU, but the RTX 4090's raw power at 1080p means the Ryzen 5 8400F becomes the limiting factor at lower presets. The 394 FPS at 1080p Low is likely near the CPU's maximum frame output capability for this game engine. Evidence for this comes from the scaling pattern: going from Low to Medium at 1080p costs 93 FPS, while the same preset change at 4K costs only 32 FPS. The CPU has more influence at lower resolutions and settings because the GPU can complete its work faster than the CPU can issue draw calls.

At 1440p, the spread between Low and Ultra narrows to 130 FPS (254 down to 124), a 51% reduction that mirrors the 1080p pattern. The system is still partially CPU-limited at Low settings, but the GPU begins to take on more responsibility as resolution increases. At 4K, the spread between Low and Ultra is 70 FPS (137 down to 67), a 51% reduction as well, which is notable because the absolute frame rates are much lower. This consistent percentage reduction across resolutions indicates the game engine applies settings changes in a proportional manner, but the component balance shifts. At 4K Ultra, the RTX 4090 is the clear bottleneck, as the CPU has minimal impact on the 67 FPS average. The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low shows a 65% frame rate reduction, while the same resolution jump at Ultra shows a 65% reduction as well, confirming that the game's settings scale resolution impact similarly regardless of preset. The CPU's role is most significant at 1080p Low, where it caps performance near 394 FPS, while the GPU dominates at 4K Ultra, where it delivers 67 FPS.

The Verdict

This system unequivocally runs Minimum at playable frame rates. The verdict data confirms that all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at every resolution tested. At 4K, the best settings for playability are Ultra, which averages 67 FPS, just 7 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K Medium preset offers a more comfortable margin at 105 FPS average, with a minimum of 89 FPS ensuring no drops below the threshold. At 1440p, Ultra settings average 124 FPS, providing more than double the playable threshold with significant headroom for demanding scenes. At 1080p, Ultra settings average 193 FPS, which is over three times the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum recorded frame rate across all tested configurations is 89 FPS at 4K Medium, which still clears the playable threshold by 29 FPS. This indicates the system does not suffer from severe frame time spikes or stuttering in the tested scenarios. For players with high-refresh-rate displays, the 1440p High preset at 163 FPS average or the 1080p High preset at 253 FPS average would be ideal targets. For 4K gaming, sticking with Medium at 105 FPS average provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, though Ultra remains viable at 67 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The measured data shows a 67 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by 7 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration tested and remains playable.

Q: What is the best resolution for maximum frame rates with this hardware?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces a 394 FPS average, which is the highest frame rate of any tested configuration. Even at 1080p Ultra, the system maintains 193 FPS average.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8400F compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25,005 on average, which is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11850H. The AMD EPYC 9474F is 0.4% ahead, but these differences are negligible for gaming performance.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 overkill for this game?

A: The data shows the GPU ranks in the 88th percentile among all GPUs, and it delivers over 60 FPS at the most demanding 4K Ultra preset. The GPU's performance headroom is substantial, but the benchmark results confirm it provides a playable experience at every setting combination.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows a 194 FPS average at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 165 FPS and a maximum of 223 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides smooth gameplay.

Q: Does the system maintain consistent frame delivery or are there dips?

A: The only configuration with both minimum and maximum frame data is Medium settings. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 89 FPS and the maximum is 120 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 165-223 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the range is 256-347 FPS. The minimums never approach the 60 FPS threshold, indicating consistent performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

1920x1080: The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 193 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and delivers over three times the playable threshold. The system has so much headroom at 1080p that even the maximum preset leaves 133 FPS of margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

2560x1440: The best settings are Ultra, averaging 124 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, providing a comfortable margin for demanding scenes. The 1440p Ultra preset offers 57 FPS more headroom than the 4K Ultra preset, making it the recommended choice for players who want maximum quality with substantial performance reserves.

3840x2160: The best settings are also Ultra, averaging 67 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset falls below 100 FPS, but it remains above the 60 FPS threshold. The 67 FPS average means the system is running close to the edge at 4K Ultra, so players who prefer consistent high frame rates should consider the Medium preset at 105 FPS average instead. The 4K Medium preset provides 75% more frame rate than Ultra while still offering solid visual quality.