Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers exceptional performance in Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. The measured data shows this combination achieves well above the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and setting tested, with performance scaling predictably from 1080p up to 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces staggering frame rates across all presets. The Low preset averages 393 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 310.3 FPS, while the High preset still delivers a robust 264.6 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding at this resolution, averages 199 FPS. Even at this lowest resolution, the frame rates are so high that they suggest the CPU is doing most of the heavy lifting, as the GPU has ample headroom.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains extremely strong but shows a clear downward trend from the 1080p results. The Low preset averages 260 FPS, a reduction of 133 FPS compared to the same setting at 1080p. Medium averages 198.5 FPS, and High averages 170.8 FPS. The Ultra preset still clears 120 FPS with an average of 129.5 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p indicates that the resolution increase is starting to place more load on the GPU, but the RTX 5090 handles it with ease.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still well above the playable threshold but the gap between presets narrows significantly. The Low preset averages 139.7 FPS, which is a substantial drop from the 260 FPS seen at 1440p. Medium averages 109.4 FPS, and High averages 92.5 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that dips below the 100 FPS mark, averaging 70.8 FPS. This is still comfortably above 60 FPS, but the data shows that 4K Ultra is the only configuration where the frame rate approaches the threshold.

The measured FPS data does not include min or max frame rate values, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. The lack of 1% lows or maximum frame rates means that stutter or frame pacing issues cannot be assessed from this dataset. However, the consistently high averages across all settings suggest a smooth experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component roles as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU is the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the massive frame rates that exceed what most displays can even show. The Ryzen 5 8400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears to be the limiting factor at this resolution. The RTX 5090 is so powerful that it is likely waiting on the CPU to feed it instructions, which explains why the difference between Medium and High at 1080p is only 45.7 FPS (310.3 vs 264.6).

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly toward the GPU. The frame rate drop from Low to Ultra is 130.5 FPS (260 to 129.5), which is a larger absolute gap than at 1080p. This indicates that the GPU is becoming more involved in rendering the additional pixels. However, the CPU still plays a significant role, as the RTX 5090 is not fully saturated at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The scaling between presets is much tighter, with only a 68.9 FPS difference between Low and Ultra (139.7 to 70.8). This is a clear sign that the RTX 5090 is now the bottleneck, as the CPU has enough headroom to keep up with the GPU's rendering demands. The 4K resolution requires the GPU to process four times the pixels of 1080p, which explains why the frame rates compress into a narrower range.

Comparing the preset scaling across resolutions reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p, the Ultra preset is 49.4% slower than Low (199 vs 393 FPS). At 1440p, the drop is 50.2% (129.5 vs 260 FPS). At 4K, the drop is 49.3% (70.8 vs 139.7 FPS). These percentages are remarkably consistent, suggesting that the relative cost of each preset level is stable across resolutions, but the absolute frame rates are governed by whichever component is under the most stress.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 78th out of 3712 tested combinations in Minimum, placing it in the top 2.1% of all systems evaluated. This is an exceptional ranking that reflects the raw power of the RTX 5090, which sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The Ryzen 5 8400F is less dominant, ranking in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, but it does not hold back the GPU in this title.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 25005, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964, a difference of just 0.2%. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935 (0.3% slower), and the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911 (0.4% slower). The AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, which is 0.4% faster. This tight clustering means that any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Minimum when paired with the same GPU.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 79842, which is similarly close to its nearest rivals. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605 (0.3% slower), the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396 (0.6% slower), and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940 (1.1% slower). The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, which is 1.4% faster. These small deltas suggest that the RTX 5090's performance in Minimum is representative of a broader class of high-end GPUs.

The combo's high rank is primarily driven by the GPU's dominance. The RTX 5090 has 21760 shading units and 176 ROPS, which are among the highest ever recorded. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for a game from 2014.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict data confirms that all four settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K are playable, with the sole constraint being whether the user prefers higher visual fidelity or higher frame rates.

At 3840x2160, all presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 70.8 FPS, which is the lowest recorded figure but still 10.8 FPS above the playable threshold. The High preset averages 92.5 FPS, offering a comfortable margin. This means that 4K gaming is fully viable with this combo, even at the highest settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance is exceptional. The Ultra preset averages 129.5 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. The Low preset averages 260 FPS, which is suitable for competitive play on high refresh rate monitors. The gap between presets is large enough that users can choose between maximum quality and maximum speed without ever worrying about dropping below 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high that they are likely limited by the display refresh rate rather than the hardware. The Ultra preset averages 199 FPS, and the Low preset averages 393 FPS. Even the most demanding setting at this resolution offers more than triple the playable threshold, making this resolution almost trivial for the combo.

The verdict is unambiguous: this system is overkill for Minimum at 1080p and 1440p, and it is still highly capable at 4K. The only scenario where the frame rate approaches the threshold is 4K Ultra, but even then, the 70.8 FPS average provides a smooth experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are all within 0.4% of the Ryzen 5 8400F's average score, meaning any of them would produce nearly identical results in Minimum. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is the closest match at 0.2% slower, making it a direct substitute. The Intel Core i7-11850H and Intel Core i7-13620H are also viable options, though they are mobile processors that would require a different platform. The AMD EPYC 9474F is a server chip that is 0.4% faster, but its platform is not designed for gaming.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a wider spread. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB is 0.3% slower, and the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB is 0.6% slower. These are datacenter cards without display outputs, so they are not practical for gaming. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.1% slower and is a mobile GPU, which would result in different thermal and power characteristics. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X is 1.4% faster but is also a workstation card. In practice, no consumer GPU comes close to the RTX 5090's performance, so the alternatives are either theoretical or involve different platforms.

The benchmark data suggests that swapping the CPU for any of its rivals would change the frame rates by less than 1%, provided the GPU remains the same. Swapping the GPU for a rival would change performance by up to 1.4%, which would still keep the combo well above the playable threshold at all resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 70.8 FPS. This is the best visual quality available, and it still provides a playable experience. Users who prioritize frame rate over quality can choose High (92.5 FPS) or Medium (109.4 FPS), but the data shows that Ultra is the highest setting that clears the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 129.5 FPS, making it the best setting for this resolution. The margin above 60 FPS is substantial, so there is no reason to drop below Ultra unless the user has a 240 Hz or higher refresh rate display that demands even more frames.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 199 FPS, which is the highest playable setting. The Low preset averages 393 FPS, which would be better suited for esports-style play on a 360 Hz monitor, but for general use, Ultra provides an excellent balance of quality and speed.

The best settings per resolution are straightforward: Ultra everywhere. The only caveat is that 4K Ultra produces the lowest average FPS (70.8), but it still meets the playable threshold. For users with high refresh rate displays, dropping to High at 4K or Medium at 1440p would yield even higher frame rates, but the data confirms that Ultra is playable at all three resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 70.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets at 4K are playable, with Low averaging 139.7 FPS, Medium averaging 109.4 FPS, and High averaging 92.5 FPS.

Q: What is the highest frame rate this combo can achieve?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 393 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 310.3 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 264.6 FPS at 1080p High.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964 in average benchmarks, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 5 8400F's 25005. This difference is negligible in practice, meaning both CPUs would perform nearly identically in Minimum.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is the limiting factor at 1920x1080. The frame rates are so high (199-393 FPS) that the GPU is likely not fully utilized, while the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are working near their limits.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems?

A: This PC ranks 78th out of 3712 tested combinations in Minimum, placing it in the top 2.1% of all systems. This is driven by the RTX 5090's 92nd percentile GPU ranking.

Q: Does the game run smoothly at 1440p on Ultra?

A: Yes. The 2560x1440 Ultra preset averages 129.5 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. This provides a very smooth experience with no risk of dropping below playable frame rates.