Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination delivers exceptional performance in Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. Benchmark data for this pairing shows that at 1080p, the system achieves an average of 339.1 FPS on Low settings, and it maintains a robust 165.5 FPS even at the Ultra preset. The data indicates this is a high-end configuration, placing 381st out of 3712 tested combos, which puts it in the top 11% of all systems tested for this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data places the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F in a tight cluster of processors with nearly identical average scores. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which scores 24964 against the 8400F’s average of 25005, a difference of just 0.2%. This makes the 7500F a near-perfect substitute in terms of CPU-bound performance. The Intel Core i7-11850H and Intel Core i7-13620H are also within 0.3% and 0.4% of the 8400F’s score, respectively, meaning any of these three rivals would deliver essentially indistinguishable frame pacing in CPU-limited scenarios. On the higher end, the AMD EPYC 9474F posts a score of 25103, which is only 0.4% above the 8400F, suggesting that even a server-class chip offers no meaningful advantage for this game’s workload.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5070 Ti’s average benchmark score of 49957 is almost exactly matched by the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64, which scores 50001—a delta of only -0.1%. This is a surprising result given the generational gap, but the data shows these two cards would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum. The Intel Arc A550M trails by 0.4% with a score of 49737, while the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is 2% ahead at 50951. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT sits 3.1% behind at 48477. For practical purposes, a system with any of these GPUs paired with a comparable CPU would yield similar gameplay experiences, though the RTX 5070 Ti’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth provide a theoretical edge that does not translate into higher scores in this specific benchmark suite.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU dominance across all resolutions, with the CPU rarely becoming the bottleneck. At 1920x1080, the jump from Low to Ultra settings reduces average FPS from 339.1 to 165.5, a 51% drop that is almost entirely attributable to increased GPU workload. The scaling between Medium and High at this resolution is 217.5 FPS versus 260 FPS, showing a 16% performance penalty for the higher preset. This indicates the RTX 5070 Ti is the primary driver of performance, as the Ryzen 5 8400F’s six cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient to feed the GPU at these frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with a reduced margin. The Low preset delivers 221.6 FPS, while Ultra drops to 106.2 FPS, a 52% reduction. The CPU’s role becomes slightly more relevant here, as the 8400F’s single-thread score of 951 in 3DMark and Cinebench R15 single-core score of 296 begin to show their limits at such high frame rates. However, the data shows that even at 1440p Ultra, the system stays well above the 60 FPS threshold, meaning the GPU is still the limiting factor. At 3840x2160, the GPU’s dominance is absolute: Ultra settings yield just 57.2 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, while dropping to High recovers 75.8 FPS. This 32% performance gap between Ultra and High at 4K is far larger than the CPU-related scaling seen at lower resolutions, confirming that the RTX 5070 Ti’s compute resources—43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 performance—are what dictate playability.

The resolution scaling itself tells a story. From 1080p to 1440p, average FPS across all presets drops by approximately 34%, and from 1440p to 4K, it drops another 47%. This consistent degradation points to a GPU-bound scenario where the CPU’s 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 16 MB of L3 cache are never saturated. For a game like Minimum, which is not CPU-intensive by modern standards, the Ryzen 5 8400F effectively disappears as a variable, leaving the RTX 5070 Ti as the sole determinant of performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 381st out of 3712 tested combinations in Minimum, placing it in the 90th percentile of all systems. This ranking reflects the GPU’s strength, as the RTX 5070 Ti alone sits in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 77th percentile among all CPUs. The gap between these two percentiles suggests the system is slightly imbalanced, with the GPU outperforming the CPU in relative terms. However, the measured FPS data shows this imbalance has no practical consequence for this title, as even the most demanding preset at 4K is only 2.8 FPS short of the 60 FPS threshold.

Among the 3712 tested combos, this system’s rank of 381 means it outperforms 3331 other configurations. The nearest CPU rival, the Ryzen 5 7500F, would likely produce a similar rank if paired with the same GPU, given the 0.2% performance delta. The GPU rivals, such as the RX Vega 64 and RX 6900 XT, would shift the ranking by a few dozen positions at most, based on their 2% to 3% score differences. The data suggests that this specific pairing is well-optimized for Minimum, delivering performance that is within striking distance of top-tier systems while using mid-range and high-end components respectively.

FAQ

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

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 57.2, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data lists High, Low, and Medium as playable at this resolution, but not Ultra.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 106.2 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS, and it is listed as the best settings for this resolution.

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

A: At the Low preset, the system drops from 339.1 FPS at 1920x1080 to 119.9 FPS at 3840x2160, a 65% reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 165.5 FPS to 57.2 FPS, a 65% reduction as well, indicating consistent scaling.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU is far more important. The RTX 5070 Ti’s performance dictates frame rates across all resolutions, while the Ryzen 5 8400F’s benchmark scores show it is more than capable of keeping up. The CPU’s 3DMark max-threads score of 6165 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 are sufficient for this workload.

Q: How does this combo compare to the top-ranked systems?

A: With a rank of 381 out of 3712 combos, this system is in the top 11% of all tested configurations. The GPU’s 86th percentile ranking drives this position, while the CPU’s 77th percentile ranking is slightly lower but not a bottleneck.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 260. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. The Low preset achieves an average of 339.1 FPS, while Medium drops to 260 FPS, High to 217.5 FPS, and Ultra to 165.5 FPS. These numbers show a clear linear scaling, with each preset step costing roughly 25-30% of performance. The difference between Low and Ultra is 173.6 FPS, representing a 51% reduction, which is substantial but expected given the visual fidelity increase.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected resolution penalty. Low settings produce 221.6 FPS, Medium 169.1 FPS, High 143.5 FPS, and Ultra 106.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 115.4 FPS, a 52% drop, which mirrors the 1080p pattern. Notably, the 1440p Ultra result of 106.2 FPS is still 46.2 FPS above the playable threshold, indicating that this resolution is fully playable at maximum settings.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits. Low settings deliver 119.9 FPS, Medium 90.2 FPS, High 75.8 FPS, and Ultra 57.2 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that falls below 60 FPS, missing the threshold by just 2.8 FPS. The scaling here is steeper, with Ultra being 24.6 FPS slower than High, a 32% penalty. This suggests that the Ultra preset at 4K introduces effects that disproportionately tax the GPU, likely related to the RTX 5070 Ti’s 96 ROPs and 235.4 GPixel/s pixel rate.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 165.5 FPS. This provides a massive buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for maximum visual quality without any performance concerns. The data confirms that all presets at this resolution are playable, but Ultra offers the best experience.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the recommended preset, with an average of 106.2 FPS. This is 46.2 FPS above the playable threshold, offering smooth gameplay with room to spare. The High preset at 143.5 FPS is also excellent, but the data shows Ultra is viable, so there is no reason to compromise on settings.

At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is High, which achieves 75.8 FPS. This is 15.8 FPS above the threshold, providing a stable experience. The Medium preset at 90.2 FPS is also playable, but High offers better visual fidelity while still maintaining a comfortable margin. Ultra is not recommended, as its 57.2 FPS average falls short of the 60 FPS target.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Minimum at playable frame rates across most resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the best being Ultra at 165.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same applies, with Ultra delivering 106.2 FPS as the best setting. The system’s only limitation is at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, where the 57.2 FPS average falls below the 60 FPS threshold. However, dropping to High at 4K yields 75.8 FPS, which is perfectly playable.

The verdict data confirms that the playable settings at 4K are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best at 75.8 FPS. For users prioritizing 4K gaming, the system requires a slight settings reduction to achieve smooth performance, but this is a minor compromise given the otherwise exceptional results. Overall, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is more than sufficient for Minimum, delivering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, and near-60 FPS at 4K Ultra. The data shows this is a high-performing system for this title, ranking in the top 11% of all tested configurations.