Minimum

The Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination delivers a wide spread of performance in Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. The data shows that this pairing is heavily influenced by resolution, with the CPU providing ample headroom at lower settings while the GPU dictates the ceiling at higher presets. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, comparative standing, and optimal configurations based solely on the recorded database measurements.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Intel Core i5-10400F at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14,185. Its nearest rivals in synthetic testing are remarkably close, indicating that swapping to any of these chips would produce nearly identical compute performance. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14,115, a negligible 0.5% behind the i5-10400F. The Intel Xeon 6756E is nearly a perfect match at 14,163, just 0.2% slower. On the other side, the Intel Core 7 160UL posts 14,232, which is 0.3% faster, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C leads this small group with 14,277, a 0.6% advantage. In practical terms, a system built with any of these processors would land within a single percentage point of the i5-10400F in multi-threaded workloads, meaning the choice among them would not alter the gaming experience in Minimum.

For the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 sits at the 58th percentile of all graphics cards, carrying an average benchmark score of 15,852. Its rival list is similarly tight. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15,862, effectively identical at 0.1% faster. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 trails by 1.1% with a score of 15,679, while the AMD Radeon RX 9060 is 1% ahead at 16,014. The strongest comparable option is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16,129, a 1.7% lead over the RX 7700. These deltas are small enough that frame rates in Minimum would remain within a few FPS of the recorded numbers, assuming the rest of the system stays constant. The data indicates that the RX 7700 and the RTX 3060 Ti are effectively interchangeable for this title, with the NVIDIA card offering a marginal synthetic edge that would rarely translate into a perceptible difference.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS across resolutions reveals which component constrains performance in Minimum. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combination reaches 214 FPS average, a figure so high that it signals the CPU is doing the heavy lifting while the GPU has plenty of spare capacity. Dropping to 2560x1440 Low reduces the average to 138 FPS, a 35.5% decrease, and at 3840x2160 Low the average falls to 74 FPS, another 46.4% drop. This steep scaling with resolution at Low settings indicates that the GPU becomes progressively more important as pixel count rises, but even at 4K Low the frame rate stays well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At Ultra settings, the pattern shifts. The 1920x1080 Ultra average is 105 FPS, which falls to 68 FPS at 2560x1440 Ultra, a 35.2% reduction, and then to 36 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra, a 47.1% further drop. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that fails to clear 60 FPS, and it does so decisively. Comparing presets at the same resolution shows the GPU's influence more clearly. At 3840x2160, moving from Low (74 FPS) to Medium (57 FPS) costs 17 FPS, and going to High (48 FPS) costs another 9 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra (36 FPS) removes another 12 FPS. These are large, consistent penalties, confirming that the RX 7700's rendering load is the primary factor at 4K. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears sufficient for this 2014 title across all tested settings, as no configuration shows the classic sign of a CPU bottleneck where frame rates plateau regardless of GPU load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database records 12 distinct configurations for this combo, though min and max values are only available for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 214 FPS. Medium averages 164 FPS, with a minimum of 139 FPS and a maximum of 188 FPS. High averages 137 FPS, and Ultra averages 105 FPS. Every 1080p setting stays far above the 60 FPS threshold, and even the lowest recorded minimum, 139 FPS at Medium, is more than double the playable target.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 138 FPS. Medium averages 106 FPS, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS. High drops to 89 FPS, and Ultra settles at 68 FPS. The Ultra result is the only one at this resolution that approaches the 60 FPS line, but it still clears it by 8 FPS. The Medium minimum of 90 FPS indicates that even during demanding scenes, the system maintains comfortable headroom.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. Low averages 74 FPS, which is playable but no longer overwhelming. Medium averages 57 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS. The minimum at Medium falls 12 FPS below the playable threshold, meaning stutter or heavy scenes could briefly dip into uncomfortable territory. High averages 48 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS. Neither High nor Ultra records a min or max value in the database, but their averages are 12 and 24 FPS below the 60 FPS target respectively, making them clearly unsuitable for smooth play.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, and the best settings are Ultra with an average of 105 FPS. This is the ideal environment for this combo, as it delivers high visual quality while maintaining a large margin above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 68 FPS. This makes 1440p Ultra a viable choice, though the margin is thinner than at 1080p. The data does not record any min or max values for 1440p Ultra, so the consistency of that 68 FPS average is unknown, but the average itself is sufficient.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 74 FPS. Medium falls to 57 FPS, below the threshold, and its recorded minimum of 48 FPS confirms that dips can be significant. High and Ultra are far below the target at 48 and 36 FPS respectively. The answer to whether this PC can run Minimum is yes, but with a major caveat: 4K users must accept Low settings, while 1080p and 1440p users can max out the game. The combination of a 6-core Comet Lake CPU and a 16 GB RDNA 3 GPU is well balanced for this title at mainstream resolutions, but 4K Ultra is out of reach.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this CPU and GPU pairing at 1,717 out of 3,712 tested combinations for Minimum. That places it in the upper half of all systems, specifically around the 53.7 percentile (calculated by dividing 1,717 by 3,712). This is a solid position for a mid-range CPU paired with a newer GPU, but it is not a top-tier result. The rank likely reflects the CPU's age more than the GPU's capability, as the RX 7700 is a modern part while the i5-10400F dates back to 2020. In a game like Minimum, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards, the GPU dominates at high resolutions, yet the overall combo rank shows that many other pairings still outperform it. The score distribution suggests that systems with newer processors and comparable GPUs sit higher in the rankings, while the i5-10400F holds this combo back slightly in the aggregate. Still, being in the 46.3% of systems that rank below it means this combo outperforms nearly half of all tested configurations, which is respectable.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 60 FPS on Ultra settings?*

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440. The average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 105, and at 1440p Ultra it is 68. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average drops to 36 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 4K?

A: Low is the only playable preset at 3840x2160, with an average of 74 FPS. Medium averages 57 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS target.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 1440p at Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the average is 164 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average is 106 FPS, a reduction of 58 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more in this game?

A: The data shows the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and presets. For example, 4K Low averages 74 FPS while 4K Ultra averages 36 FPS, a gap of 38 FPS that is purely GPU-driven. The CPU maintains high frame rates at 1080p Low (214 FPS), indicating it is not a bottleneck.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The database only records min and max values for the Medium preset. At 1080p Medium, the range is 139 to 188 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 90 to 121 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 48 to 65 FPS.

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

A: It ranks 1,717 out of 3,712 combinations, meaning it outperforms roughly 46% of tested systems and falls behind the other 54%.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 105 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for Full HD, as it provides the highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 68 FPS. The margin above 60 FPS is smaller than at 1080p, but it remains playable. At 3840x2160, Low is the only preset that clears the threshold, averaging 74 FPS. Medium falls to 57 FPS, so it is not recommended for 4K. The summary is straightforward: Ultra at 1080p and 1440p, Low at 4K.