Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination delivers a dominant performance in Minimum, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset tier tested. The data shows this pairing is not merely capable but overwhelmingly so, with the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K still yielding an average of 61.3 FPS. This places the system in the 190th position out of 3712 tested combinations, a strong showing that indicates substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the RTX 5080 showcases its raw power. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding setting, produces an average of 61.3 FPS. Stepping down to High increases the average to 82.7 FPS, while the Medium preset delivers 101.4 FPS. The Low preset is exceptionally fast at this resolution, achieving an average of 128.3 FPS. The scaling from Ultra to Low represents a performance increase of over 100%, demonstrating that the GPU has significant untapped potential even at 4K.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance envelope expands considerably. The Ultra preset now averages 117.9 FPS, which is nearly double the 4K Ultra result. High settings reach an average of 157.1 FPS, while Medium hits 187 FPS. The Low preset at this resolution is exceptionally fast, posting an average of 242.2 FPS. This resolution appears to be a sweet spot for the hardware, offering high fidelity with frame rates well beyond the standard 60 FPS target.

At 1920x1080, the system behaves like a high-refresh-rate monster. The Ultra preset averages 185.1 FPS, which is more than triple the 60 FPS threshold. High settings push the average to 242.8 FPS, and Medium reaches 287.7 FPS. The Low preset yields an astronomical 380.1 FPS average, making it clear that the CPU and GPU combination is capable of feeding even the fastest 360Hz displays without breaking a sweat. The data indicates that at 1080p, the bottleneck shifts away from the GPU, as the performance gap between presets narrows relative to the resolution scaling.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the best settings that hold the playable threshold are the Ultra preset, which maintains an average of 61.3 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration available, and the system clears the 60 FPS line with a small but positive margin. Choosing Ultra at 4K is viable for players who prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is again the recommended choice, achieving an average of 117.9 FPS. This provides a substantial buffer above the 60 FPS minimum, ensuring smooth gameplay even in scenes with heavy action. The high average also makes this setting suitable for 120Hz displays, as the frame rate consistently exceeds that refresh rate.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the definitive best setting, with an average of 185.1 FPS. This configuration not only clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin but also provides enough performance headroom for 144Hz and 165Hz monitors. The data suggests that at 1080p, the system is so powerful that users can enable maximum settings without any concern for performance degradation.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K with the highest settings?*

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 61.3 FPS at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 157.1 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 117.9 FPS. This represents a performance drop of approximately 25% when moving from High to Ultra.

Q: Is the system more likely to be CPU-bound or GPU-bound at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the system is likely GPU-bound even at 1080p, as the frame rates scale consistently with resolution. The Low preset at 1080p hits 380.1 FPS, which is a high enough number to indicate strong CPU performance, but the scaling pattern across resolutions points to the GPU as the primary performance driver.

Q: How does the system's performance at 4K Low compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: At 4K Low, the average FPS is 128.3, which is lower than the 1080p Ultra average of 185.1 FPS. This indicates that resolution has a more significant impact on performance than the quality preset.

Q: Does the system ever dip below 60 FPS in the measured tests?

A: No. All measured average FPS values across all resolutions and presets are above 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 61.3 FPS at 4K Ultra.

*Q: What is the overall rank of this hardware combination for Minimum?*

A: The combination ranks 190th out of 3712 tested configurations, placing it in the top 5% of all systems tested for this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F sits in a tight performance cluster with several other CPUs. The closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, with an average benchmark score of 24964 compared to the 8400F's 25005, a negligible difference of 0.2%. This means swapping to the 7500F would yield nearly identical frame rates in Minimum. The Intel Core i7-11850H and Intel Core i7-13620H are also within a hair's breadth, with scores of 24935 and 24911 respectively, showing deltas of 0.3% and 0.4%. On the other side, the AMD EPYC 9474F scores slightly higher at 25103, a -0.4% delta, but this is a server-grade chip unlikely to be used for gaming.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is flanked by several AMD alternatives. The AMD Radeon 8060S has an average score of 55757 versus the RTX 5080's 56083, a 0.6% difference, making it a nearly identical performer. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is similarly close at 55698, with a 0.7% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 2.3%, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is actually ahead of the RTX 5080 by a 2.2% margin in average benchmark score. In practical terms, any of these GPUs would deliver frame rates within a few percent of the RTX 5080 in Minimum.

CPU and GPU Roles

Analyzing the scaling between resolutions reveals the relative importance of the CPU and GPU. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset frame rate drops from 185.1 FPS to 117.9 FPS, a reduction of approximately 36%. This substantial decrease indicates that the GPU is heavily loaded at 1440p, as the additional pixels require significantly more rendering power. The CPU's role is less prominent at this stage because the frame rate is still high enough to suggest it is not the limiting factor.

The transition from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 shows a further drop from 117.9 FPS to 61.3 FPS, a 48% reduction. This steep decline confirms that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. The CPU's performance remains constant, but the rendering load almost doubles in pixel count, which directly impacts the GPU's output.

At 1080p, the system is likely CPU-bound, as the frame rates are extremely high (380.1 FPS on Low). The data suggests that at this resolution, the GPU has spare capacity, and the CPU's single-thread performance becomes more relevant. The 8400F, with a single-thread score of 2943 in Cinebench R23, is well-equipped to handle this scenario. Overall, the GPU is the dominant factor at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU's role becomes more apparent at 1080p, though both components are capable enough to avoid any significant bottleneck.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Minimum, and it does so with exceptional headroom. According to the verdict data, the system is playable at all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) across every tested resolution. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 61.3 FPS, which barely clears the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only resolution where the margin is slim, but it is still a passing result.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is more comfortable, with Ultra settings achieving an average of 117.9 FPS. This provides a 97% buffer over the 60 FPS requirement, making it an ideal resolution for high-refresh-rate gaming. At 1920x1080, the system excels, with Ultra settings delivering 185.1 FPS. This is more than triple the playable threshold and ensures a smooth experience on even the fastest monitors.

The benchmark results indicate that this hardware combination is overkill for Minimum at 1080p and 1440p, and it is perfectly adequate for 4K Ultra. Players seeking the absolute best visual fidelity at 4K can enable Ultra settings with confidence, while those with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors will find this pairing to be a perfect match. The only caveat is that the 4K Ultra result is close to the 60 FPS line, but it remains above it, confirming the system's capability across the board.