Minimum

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 ranks 2549 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. That rank reflects a combination where the CPU sits at the 68th percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 57th percentile among all graphics cards. The pairing is not a top-tier system, but the data shows it can deliver playable frame rates at most mainstream resolutions.

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 14185, which places it within 0.6% of several nearby rivals. The Intel Xeon 6756E scores 14163 (0.2% slower), the AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115 (0.5% slower), while the Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232 (0.3% faster) and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277 (0.6% faster). These are negligible differences, meaning the i5-10400F is not a bottleneck in this game relative to those alternatives. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 15171, and its nearest rivals are similarly close: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199 (0.2% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro 560X scores 15082 (0.6% lower), the AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270 (0.7% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti scores 15063 (0.7% lower). All of these deltas are under 1%, indicating that in Minimum, the RX 7600 and i5-10400F behave almost identically to those alternatives in raw compute terms.

The game itself is a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014, so it is not a modern stress test. The recorded data confirms that the combo is well above the minimum playable threshold of 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles at 4K. The rank of 2549 out of 3712 suggests that while many combos are faster, a substantial number are also slower, and the practical outcome depends heavily on resolution and settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, all four tested settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) exceed 60 FPS. The lowest average is 84 FPS on Ultra, and Low reaches 171 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: High is the best playable setting at 1440p, with an average of 71 FPS. Medium averages 84 FPS, and Low averages 110 FPS, but Ultra drops to 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does this combo handle 4K resolution at all?

A: Not at playable frame rates. At 3840x2160, no setting reaches 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 59 FPS average, which is just under the threshold. Medium averages 45 FPS, High averages 38 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The i5-10400F’s average score of 14185 is within 0.6% of the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115), Intel Xeon 6756E (14163), Intel Core 7 160UL (14232), and AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277). These differences are minor and unlikely to affect gameplay in Minimum.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7600’s average score of 15171 is within 0.7% of the RTX 3050 OEM (15199), Radeon Pro 560X (15082), Radeon 680M (15270), and GTX 660 Ti (15063). The performance deltas are all under 1%, so these GPUs should deliver similar frame rates in this title.

Q: Is there any setting at 4K that gets close to 60 FPS?

A: Low settings at 3840x2160 produce an average of 59 FPS, which is 1 FPS short of the 60 FPS threshold. No other 4K setting comes close: Medium is 45 FPS, High is 38 FPS, and Ultra is 29 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong performance across the board. Low settings average 171 FPS with no recorded minimum or maximum. Medium averages 131 FPS, with a minimum of 111 FPS and a maximum of 150 FPS. High averages 110 FPS with no min or max recorded. Ultra averages 84 FPS, again without min or max values. Every setting at 1080p clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, and even the lowest recorded minimum (111 FPS on Medium) remains far above playable.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain solid but begin to show the GPU’s limits. Low averages 110 FPS with no min or max. Medium averages 84 FPS, with a minimum of 72 FPS and a maximum of 97 FPS. High averages 71 FPS with no min or max. Ultra drops to 54 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The recorded minimum on Medium (72 FPS) shows that even in demanding scenes, the combo stays above 60 FPS at 1440p for Low, Medium, and High.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes entirely. Low averages 59 FPS, just missing the 60 FPS mark. Medium averages 45 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS. High averages 38 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. None of these settings reach playable levels, and the gap between Low and Medium is 14 FPS, while Medium to High is only 7 FPS, and High to Ultra is 9 FPS. The 4K data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as even the lowest preset cannot sustain 60 FPS.

The overall pattern is consistent: 1080p is fully playable at all settings, 1440p is playable up to High, and 4K is not playable at any setting. The min and max values recorded only for Medium at each resolution show that frame pacing is stable, with the 1440p Medium minimum (72 FPS) staying above 60 FPS and the 1080p Medium minimum (111 FPS) leaving enormous headroom.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum, but the answer depends entirely on resolution. At 1920x1080, the verdict is a clear yes: all four settings are playable, and the best setting is Ultra with an average of 84 FPS. That means a player can max out the game at 1080p and still enjoy a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the verdict is also yes, but with a caveat: High is the best playable setting at 71 FPS, while Ultra falls to 54 FPS and should be avoided. At 3840x2160, the verdict is no. No setting reaches 60 FPS, with Low being the closest at 59 FPS, which is technically below the playable threshold.

The data indicates that the i5-10400F is not the limiting factor at any resolution. The CPU’s benchmark scores are competitive with its nearest rivals, and the game’s 2014 release date means it is not heavily threaded. The RX 7600, while capable at 1080p and 1440p, simply does not have enough performance for 4K in this title. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: 1080p offers the full experience, 1440p offers a high-quality experience with a settings cap, and 4K is not viable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-10400F’s nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon 6756E (0.2% slower), AMD EPYC 7552 (0.5% slower), Intel Core 7 160UL (0.3% faster), and AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (0.6% faster). In practice, any of these processors would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, since the deltas are all under 1%. The Xeon and EPYC are server-class parts, but their benchmark scores align closely with the i5-10400F, so they would behave similarly in this game. The Core 7 160UL and Ryzen 3 7320C are more mainstream parts, and their slightly higher scores would not translate into a perceptible FPS difference.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7600’s nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (0.2% higher), AMD Radeon Pro 560X (0.6% lower), AMD Radeon 680M (0.7% higher), and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti (0.7% lower). The RTX 3050 OEM is the closest match, and it would deliver essentially the same frame rates at every resolution and setting. The Radeon Pro 560X and GTX 660 Ti are older or lower-end parts, but their scores are within 0.7%, so the playable settings at 1080p and 1440p would remain the same. The Radeon 680M is an integrated GPU in some cases, yet its score is close enough that it would also produce similar results in Minimum, though the RX 7600 has dedicated memory and bandwidth advantages that are not reflected in the raw score.

When building or upgrading, any of these CPU or GPU alternatives would yield a nearly identical experience. The bottleneck at 4K is not unique to this specific RX 7600; the same 4K failure would occur with the RTX 3050 OEM or the GTX 660 Ti. Similarly, the 1080p and 1440p success would carry over to any of the rival CPUs.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 84 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available in the game, and the combo runs it with a 24 FPS margin above the threshold. Low (171 FPS), Medium (131 FPS), and High (110 FPS) are also playable, but Ultra offers the best visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 71 FPS. Medium (84 FPS) and Low (110 FPS) are also playable, but High is the best choice for visual quality while maintaining a comfortable 11 FPS margin above 60. Ultra at 1440p averages 54 FPS, which is below the threshold, so it should not be selected.

At 3840x2160, no preset stays at or above 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 59 FPS, which is 1 FPS short. Medium averages 45 FPS, High averages 38 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. There is no recommended setting at 4K, as all options fail the playability criterion. The user would need to lower the resolution to 1440p or below to achieve a playable experience.