Minimum

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT presents a distinct performance profile in the third-person shooter Minimum, a game released in 2014. The recorded data shows a system capable of high refresh rates at standard resolutions, but with measurable limitations at 4K when settings are pushed to their maximum. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS across all tested resolutions and presets, examines the balance between CPU and GPU load, and determines the optimal settings for a 60 FPS experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers exceptionally high average frame rates across all settings. The Low preset produces an average of 251.4 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this configuration. Moving to Medium yields an average of 190.4 FPS, while the High preset averages 160.4 FPS. The most demanding option, Ultra, still maintains a robust average of 124.2 FPS. The scaling between presets is consistent, with each step up in quality reducing the average FPS by a significant but predictable margin, resulting in a 127.2 FPS difference between the Low and Ultra presets.

At 2560x1440, the pattern remains similar but with lower absolute values. The Low preset averages 160.7 FPS, representing a 36% reduction from the 1080p Low result. Medium averages 122.5 FPS, High averages 105.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 81.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 79.4 FPS, narrower than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is beginning to carry more of the workload as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens considerably. The Low preset averages 86.1 FPS, which is still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 65.3 FPS, while High drops to 58.5 FPS, just below the playable mark. The Ultra preset falls to an average of 43.1 FPS, a 50% reduction from the 1080p Ultra result. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 43 FPS, the smallest of all three resolutions, which underscores the heavy GPU load at this pixel count.

The database records only average FPS values for this game; no minimum or maximum frame time data is present. The absence of min/max figures means the analysis relies solely on average performance, which typically reflects overall smoothness but does not capture frame pacing extremes.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is the dominant component in this pairing for most tested configurations. The evidence lies in the scaling between resolutions. When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS across all presets drops by roughly 35% to 40%. From 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, the drop is even more pronounced, with the Ultra preset falling from 81.3 FPS to 43.1 FPS, a 47% reduction. This steep decline as resolution increases is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario.

The Intel Core i5-10400F, with 6 cores and 12 threads, provides sufficient headroom for the RX 7800 XT at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 with the Low preset, the system reaches 251.4 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU is still keeping pace with the GPU. However, the relatively modest single-thread performance of the CPU, reflected in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1451, may become a limiting factor in scenes with heavy physics or complex game logic, even if the average FPS remains high.

The prescription is clearer at 3840x2160. Here, the GPU's capabilities are stretched, and the CPU's role diminishes. The RX 7800 XT, with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 256-bit bus, is clearly the bottleneck. The 624.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 37.32 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are the primary drivers of performance. The CPU's 42.7 GB/s memory bandwidth and 12 MB of shared L3 cache are unlikely to be relevant at this resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 124.2 FPS. This is the recommended setting for a 1080p display, as it provides the highest visual quality without compromising playability. There is ample headroom, so even the most complex scenes should remain fluid.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also clears the threshold, averaging 81.3 FPS. This is the best settings choice for this resolution. The 21.3 FPS margin above 60 FPS offers a buffer for demanding scenes. The High preset averages 105.9 FPS and Medium averages 122.5 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended choice for visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset at 43.1 FPS and the High preset at 58.5 FPS both fail to reach 60 FPS. The Medium preset averages 65.3 FPS, which clears the threshold. Therefore, Medium is the best settings choice for 4K, delivering a playable experience while maintaining a higher level of detail than the Low preset, which averages 86.1 FPS.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Minimum, but the playable settings vary by resolution. The verdict by resolution is clear. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra providing the best experience at 124.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, all settings are also playable, with Ultra at 81.3 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system clears 60 FPS on the Low and Medium presets only. The High preset falls short at 58.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 43.1 FPS. For a 4K display, the recommended settings are Medium, which yields an average of 65.3 FPS. The 60 FPS threshold is not met on the High or Ultra presets at this resolution. The system is therefore fully capable of high-refresh gaming at 1080p and 1440p, and it remains playable at 4K with reduced settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearby rivals in the database that would produce similar behavior. For the Intel Core i5-10400F, the nearest rival is the Intel Xeon 6756E, which has an average benchmark score of 14163, a 0.2% difference from the i5-10400F's 14185 average. This means the Xeon 6756E would perform nearly identically in CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD EPYC 7552 is also close, with a score of 14115, a 0.5% difference, indicating similar single and multi-threaded capabilities. The Intel Core 7 160UL and AMD Ryzen 3 7320C are slightly further afield, with scores of 14232 and 14277 respectively, representing -0.3% and -0.6% deltas, meaning they would be marginally faster.

For the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, which has an average score of 11680, a -0.5% delta from the RX 7800 XT's 11627. This suggests the GTX 1660 would produce very similar frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500M is also close, with a score of 11528, a 0.9% delta. The NVIDIA Tesla K20c and AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT round out the list, with scores of 11479 and 11842, representing 1.3% and -1.8% deltas respectively. Users with any of these alternative GPUs should expect frame rates within a small margin of the RX 7800 XT's results in Minimum.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this pairing of the Core i5-10400F and Radeon RX 7800 XT ranks 1267 out of 3712 tested combos. This places it in the upper third of all tested systems. The rank reflects the balanced nature of the pairing, where the GPU provides strong rasterization performance and the CPU offers adequate support for high frame rates at lower resolutions. The rank is not at the very top, which is expected given the CPU's age and the GPU's mid-to-high tier positioning, but it is a strong showing for a 10th Gen Intel processor paired with a current-generation AMD graphics card.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 1080p with the highest settings?*

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 124.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 81.3 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the High preset playable at 3840x2160?

A: No. The High preset at 4K averages 58.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium is the highest playable preset at this resolution, averaging 65.3 FPS.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1920x1080?

A: The Low preset averages 251.4 FPS, while Ultra averages 124.2 FPS, a difference of 127.2 FPS in favor of Low.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main performance factor at 4K?

A: The GPU is the primary factor at 3840x2160. The average FPS drops significantly as resolution increases, from 124.2 FPS at 1080p Ultra to 43.1 FPS at 4K Ultra, indicating the Radeon RX 7800 XT is the limiting component.

Q: How does this system compare to other tested combinations?

A: This combination ranks 1267 out of 3712 tested combos in the database for Minimum, placing it in the upper third of all tested systems.