Minimum

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 is a capable combination for playing Minimum, but its performance is heavily dependent on the resolution and graphical preset. The data shows that this system is only able to consistently clear the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p with Medium or Low settings. At higher resolutions, the frame rate drops below playable levels, making 1080p the only viable option for a smooth experience.

FAQ

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

A: No. The recorded data shows average frame rates of 22.6 FPS on High, 25.3 FPS on Medium, and 33.3 FPS on Low at 3840x2160. None of these settings reach the 60 FPS playable threshold, and Ultra is even lower at 14.6 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming?

A: The best playable setting at 1920x1080 is Medium, which achieves an average of 71.2 FPS. While Low produces a higher average of 90.9 FPS, the database lists Medium as the best settings preset that still clears the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1440p?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 2560x1440. The average frame rates drop significantly from 58.5 FPS at Low to 35.9 FPS at High, showing that the graphics processor is struggling with the increased pixel count. The CPU is less relevant here since the frame rate scales directly with GPU load.

Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested systems?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 580 combination ranks 3369 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the lower portion of the database, but it is still capable of running the game at the right settings.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the graphics card in this setup?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 580 had a launch MSRP of 229 USD. This is a historical data point and does not reflect current market prices.

Q: Are there any other hardware combos that perform similarly?

A: Yes. The nearest rivals for the CPU include the Intel Xeon 6756E and the AMD EPYC 7552. For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER and the AMD Radeon 740M are within 0.5% of its average benchmark score. These components would produce similar frame rates in Minimum.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Minimum reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i5-10400F and the AMD Radeon RX 580. At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates a healthy balance. The average frame rate at Low is 90.9 FPS, and it drops to 59.6 FPS at High. This scaling suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately at this resolution, as the frame rate is primarily dictated by the graphics workload.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The average frame rate at Low is 58.5 FPS, which is a 35.6% reduction compared to the same settings at 1080p. At High settings, the average drops to 35.9 FPS, a 39.8% reduction from 1080p High. This significant drop as resolution increases points directly to the RX 580's limits in pixel throughput. The CPU has less impact here because the GPU is unable to process frames fast enough to become CPU-bound.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is almost entirely overwhelmed. The average frame rates fall to 33.3 FPS at Low and only 14.6 FPS at Ultra. The difference between Low and High at 4K is 10.7 FPS, which shows that even the lowest graphical preset cannot alleviate the resolution burden. The i5-10400F has ample processing power for this game, but the RX 580's 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus are insufficient for 4K rendering in Minimum. In summary, the CPU is sufficient, but the GPU is the bottleneck at every resolution above 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The recorded data places this specific combination at rank 3369 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This percentile position, which is in the bottom 10% of all tested systems, might seem alarming at first glance. However, the absolute performance numbers show that this ranking is due to the high number of more powerful configurations in the database, not because the system is fundamentally incapable.

The combo's rank is influenced by the individual component scores. The CPU, with an average benchmark score of 14185, sits in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU, with an average score of 12928, sits in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs. When combined, these mid-range parts produce a system that is outclassed by many high-end rigs, but it still holds its own for a game like Minimum. The fact that it achieves 90.9 FPS at 1080p Low demonstrates that the ranking is not a measure of playability, but rather a comparison of raw hardware strength against the entire database.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database provides direct comparisons for both components, showing which hardware would behave similarly in this game. For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon 6756E, with a score of 14163 and a delta of 0.2%, and the AMD EPYC 7552, with a score of 14115 and a delta of 0.5%. These processors are functionally equivalent for Minimum, meaning a system with either would produce nearly identical frame rates.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 580 has an average benchmark score of 12928. The closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, which scores 12986 with a delta of -0.4%. This means the GTX 1660 SUPER is essentially a direct replacement. Other nearby options include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, with a score of 12940 and a delta of -0.1%, and the AMD Radeon 740M, with a score of 12870 and a delta of 0.5%. Any of these GPUs paired with the i5-10400F would deliver the same playable settings at 1080p, and the same failure to reach 60 FPS at 1440p or 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data is derived from direct measurements of the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 580 running Minimum.

3840x2160 (4K)

At 4K resolution, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. The recorded averages are 14.6 FPS at Ultra, 22.6 FPS at High, 25.3 FPS at Medium, and 33.3 FPS at Low. None of these settings approach the 60 FPS threshold.

2560x1440 (1440p)

At 1440p, the results are better but still below the playable threshold. The average frame rates are 26.4 FPS at Ultra, 35.9 FPS at High, 47.9 FPS at Medium, and 58.5 FPS at Low. The Low preset comes closest to 60 FPS but falls short.

1920x1080 (1080p)

At 1080p, the system becomes viable. The average frame rates are 47.1 FPS at Ultra, 59.6 FPS at High, 71.2 FPS at Medium, and 90.9 FPS at Low. The Medium preset is the highest quality setting that exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The Verdict

The verdict is clear: this PC can run Minimum, but only at 1920x1080 resolution. The database's verdict by resolution confirms that 1080p is the only resolution with playable settings. At 1080p, the Low and Medium presets both clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Medium being the best playable setting at an average of 71.2 FPS. The High preset is just below the threshold at 59.6 FPS, and Ultra is not playable at 47.1 FPS.

At 2560x1440, there are no playable settings. The best average frame rate is 58.5 FPS at Low, which is just shy of the 60 FPS target. All other presets are significantly lower. At 3840x2160, the system is not viable for this game, with the highest average being 33.3 FPS at Low. For a smooth experience, players must use a 1080p monitor and select Medium settings. This configuration offers a solid balance of visual quality and performance, making the i5-10400F and RX 580 a functional, if not high-end, pairing for Minimum.