Minimum

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a formidable combination for Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. The recorded data shows that this pairing delivers high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the primary limitation appearing only when pushing maximum settings at 4K. The GPU's RDNA 2.0 architecture, with 4608 shading units and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, provides substantial headroom, while the 6-core, 12-thread CPU keeps up with the game's demands. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, optimal settings, and the specific roles of each component.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database records a playable threshold of 60 FPS. For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above this threshold is as follows:

• 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra settings are fully playable, with an average of 125.3 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available and it clears the 60 FPS threshold with significant margin, making it the recommended choice for a high-refresh-rate monitor.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra settings also remain the best option here, averaging 83.6 FPS. While this is a drop from the 1080p figure, it still provides a smooth, well-above-60 FPS experience, allowing for maximum visual fidelity.
• 3840x2160 (4K): Medium is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, achieving an average of 70.4 FPS. The High preset falls below the threshold at 54.8 FPS, and Ultra drops further to 43.4 FPS. For a 60 FPS target at 4K, Medium is the ceiling.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 43.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset also misses the mark at 54.8 FPS. The best playable setting at this resolution is Medium, which averages 70.4 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: The data shows that the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 83.6 FPS. Since this is the highest quality preset and it comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, it is the recommended choice for 1440p gaming.

Q: How much of a performance drop occurs when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 125.3 FPS. At 3840x2160 with the same Ultra preset, the average drops to 43.4 FPS. This represents a significant reduction in frame rate as the resolution increases.

Q: Is the 1080p performance sufficient for a high-refresh-rate display?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, even the most demanding Ultra preset averages 125.3 FPS. The Low preset reaches 260.6 FPS, and Medium achieves 197.9 FPS, all of which are well-suited for 144Hz or faster displays.

Q: Which component, the CPU or GPU, is more likely to be the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. While the CPU's benchmark scores are respectable, the performance scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a steep decline at higher settings (e.g., Ultra drops from 83.6 FPS to 43.4 FPS), which is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload at higher pixel counts.

Q: Does the recorded data show any frame rate minimums or maximums?

A: No. The measured FPS data for this game in the database only includes average frame rates (avgFps) for each resolution and settings preset. The minimum (minFps) and maximum (maxFps) fields are recorded as null.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and presets. All figures are average FPS.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 260.6 FPS
• Medium: 197.9 FPS
• High: 163.9 FPS
• Ultra: 125.3 FPS

At 1080p, the combination is exceptionally fast. The gap between Low and Ultra is 135.3 FPS, showing that even the highest quality settings leave substantial performance on the table for high-refresh-rate gaming.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 165.8 FPS
• Medium: 127.5 FPS
• High: 108.8 FPS
• Ultra: 83.6 FPS

Moving to 1440p reduces performance across the board, but all presets remain far above the 60 FPS threshold. The relative drop from 1080p is consistent, with Ultra seeing a 41.7 FPS reduction.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 89.3 FPS
• Medium: 70.4 FPS
• High: 54.8 FPS
• Ultra: 43.4 FPS

At 4K, the scaling curve steepens. Low and Medium are playable, but High and Ultra fall below the 60 FPS line. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 45.9 FPS, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed by the higher resolution and more demanding presets.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Minimum effectively. According to the verdictByResolution data, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at all tested resolutions, but not at every settings preset.

• 1920x1080: All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the best preset being Ultra at 125.3 FPS.
• 2560x1440: All four presets are playable, with the best preset being Ultra at 83.6 FPS.
• 3840x2160: Only Low (89.3 FPS) and Medium (70.4 FPS) are playable. The High (54.8 FPS) and Ultra (43.4 FPS) presets do not meet the 60 FPS standard.

For users prioritizing a locked 60 FPS experience, the 4K resolution requires a compromise on visual quality, settling on Medium settings. At 1440p and below, this combination offers enough power to run the game at maximum settings with a comfortable margin above the target frame rate, making it a strong choice for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i5-10400F and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, depending on the resolution and settings.

At 1920x1080, the system is likely CPU-bound at lower settings. The Low preset achieves 260.6 FPS, which is an extremely high frame rate that can challenge a CPU's single-thread performance. The i5-10400F, with its 2.90 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost clock, posts a single-thread score of 2541 in Passmark and a 3dmark_single_thread score of 688, which are adequate for this task. However, as settings increase to Medium (197.9 FPS), High (163.9 FPS), and Ultra (125.3 FPS), the load shifts more toward the GPU, which handles the increased graphical complexity. The scaling between presets here is largely a function of GPU workload.

At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes the more dominant factor. The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant, with Ultra falling from 125.3 FPS to 83.6 FPS, a 33% reduction. This indicates that the RX 6800 XT's rendering capabilities, including its 288 TMUs and 128 ROPs, are being exercised more heavily. The CPU, while still important, has enough headroom to feed the GPU at these frame rates, as evidenced by the fact that all presets remain well above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the primary constraint. The Ultra preset averages 43.4 FPS, and the High preset at 54.8 FPS also fails to reach 60 FPS. The transition from 1440p Ultra (83.6 FPS) to 4K Ultra (43.4 FPS) represents a 48% performance loss, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. The RX 6800 XT's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the data, but the raw compute power at this pixel count is insufficient for the highest settings. The CPU's role diminishes here, as the frame rate is dictated by the GPU's fill rate and shader processing capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's ranking of tested combinations for Minimum, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT holds a rank of 1202 out of 3712 total combos. This places it in the top third of all tested systems.

The GPU is a significant driver of this rank. The RX 6800 XT sits at the 85th percentile when compared to all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 48477. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile (1.5% lower score), the Intel Arc A550M (2.5% higher score), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (3% higher score). This indicates the GPU is a high-performing part that can handle demanding titles.

The CPU, meanwhile, is a more modest contributor. The i5-10400F is at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14185. Its closest competitors in the database are the Intel Xeon 6756E (0.2% higher score), the Intel Core 7 160UL (0.3% lower score), the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.5% higher score), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (0.6% lower score). While not a top-tier processor by current standards, it provides sufficient performance to avoid bottlenecking the GPU in this game at most settings, particularly at 1440p and 4K where the GPU workload dominates.

The rank of 1202 out of 3712 is a strong result, reflecting a balanced system where the GPU's high performance is complemented by a CPU that can sustain high frame rates without becoming a limiting factor in Minimum. The data suggests that this combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and playable 4K gaming at medium settings, making it a versatile option for this title.