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How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 sits at rank 1119 out of 3712 tested combinations in the database for this title. That places it in the upper third of all tested systems, roughly the 70th percentile of combos. The ranking reflects a substantial performance headroom for a game like Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014 that is far less demanding than modern releases.

What makes this rank interesting is the imbalance between the two components. The RX 9070 is a current-generation GPU with a benchmark percentile of 69 against all GPUs, while the i5-10400F sits at the 68th percentile against all CPUs. Both components are near the same percentile mark, yet the GPU is dramatically more powerful in absolute terms. The data suggests the i5-10400F may hold the system back in some scenarios, but at the resolutions tested here, the combo still achieves very high frame rates. The recorded measurements show the combo clearing 60 FPS at every resolution and preset except one, which is a strong result for a game of this era.

The rank of 1119 out of 3712 means roughly 30% of tested combos perform better overall in this game. That is a solid position, but not a top-tier one. The database shows that many combos with newer CPUs or higher-end GPUs will outpace this system. Still, for the specific goal of running Minimum smoothly, the combo has ample power. The weakest recorded result is 45 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is the only preset that drops below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-10400F, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Xeon 6756E with a score of 14163, a delta of 0.2% from the i5-10400F's average score of 14185. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, a 0.5% difference. On the other side, the Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, a negative delta of 0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, a negative delta of 0.6%. These four CPUs are effectively equivalent in overall compute performance, meaning a system built with any of them would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Minimum.

For the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 9070's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z with an average score of 23736, a 0.6% delta, and the AMD Radeon RX 6800S at 24063, a negative 0.8% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile scores 23628, a 1.1% delta, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170, a negative 1.2% delta. The RX 9070's average benchmark score is 23877. These deltas are all within roughly one percentage point, so in practical gaming terms, swapping the RX 9070 for any of these GPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Minimum.

The implication for users is straightforward. If someone already owns a system with one of these rival CPUs or GPUs, they can expect similar performance to the i5-10400F and RX 9070 combination. The differences are within measurement noise. Conversely, if the i5-10400F or RX 9070 is unavailable, any of these alternatives would serve as a drop-in equivalent for the purposes of this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the RX 9070 is the dominant component in this pairing, but the CPU still matters at lower resolutions. Looking at 1080p, the frame rates are extraordinarily high: 262 FPS at Low, 201 FPS at Medium, 169 FPS at High, and 128 FPS at Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 134 FPS, indicating that the GPU is handling most of the workload scaling. At 1440p, the same pattern holds with 169 FPS at Low, 130 FPS at Medium, 109 FPS at High, and 83 FPS at Ultra. At 4K, the numbers drop to 91 FPS at Low, 70 FPS at Medium, 59 FPS at High, and 45 FPS at Ultra.

The resolution scaling reveals where the CPU becomes less relevant. At 1080p Low, the system produces 262 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's practical limit for this game. The i5-10400F has a 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and a PassMark single-thread score of 2541, which are moderate values. At such high frame rates, the CPU's ability to feed the GPU becomes the limiting factor. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU workload grows and the frame rates drop, shifting the bottleneck back to the GPU.

The preset scaling tells a similar story. From Low to Ultra at 1080p, performance drops by roughly 51%. At 1440p, the drop from Low to Ultra is about 51% as well. At 4K, the drop from Low to Ultra is about 51% too, with 91 FPS down to 45 FPS. This consistent scaling across resolutions suggests the GPU is the primary driver of preset performance, while the CPU provides a stable baseline that does not become a severe constraint until very high frame rates at 1080p.

For this game, the CPU matters most at 1080p where frame rates exceed 200 FPS. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU dominates the performance picture. The measured data shows that the i5-10400F is sufficient for this title at all tested resolutions, but users targeting maximum frame rates at 1080p may find the CPU limits the upper ceiling.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K?

A: Yes, but not at every preset. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 70, and at 4K Low, it is 91. At 4K High, the average drops to 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. 4K Ultra runs at 45 FPS average.

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

A: The database lists Ultra as the best settings at 1440p, with an average FPS of 83. All four presets at 1440p clear 60 FPS, so users can select Ultra without concern.

Q: How does the RX 9070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 9070 has an average benchmark score of 23877. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z is 0.6% behind, the AMD Radeon RX 6800S is 0.8% ahead, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is 1.1% behind, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is 1.2% ahead. All four GPUs are effectively equivalent in performance.

Q: Is the i5-10400F a bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the CPU is adequate at all tested resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 262 FPS, which is very high. The CPU may limit absolute maximum frame rates at 1080p, but it does not prevent playable performance at any resolution or preset except 4K Ultra.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS in the measured data is 45 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. The only other preset below 60 FPS is 4K High at 59 FPS.

Q: How many tested combinations does this system rank above?

A: The combo ranks 1119 out of 3712 combinations, meaning it outperforms roughly 2593 other tested combos in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 262 FPS. Medium settings yield 201 FPS average, with a minimum of 171 FPS and a maximum of 231 FPS. High settings average 169 FPS. Ultra settings average 128 FPS. All presets at 1080p are far above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings average 169 FPS. Medium settings average 130 FPS, with a minimum of 110 FPS and a maximum of 149 FPS. High settings average 109 FPS. Ultra settings average 83 FPS. Every preset at 1440p clears 60 FPS, making this resolution fully playable at maximum quality.

At 3840x2160, the system starts to show limits. Low settings average 91 FPS. Medium settings average 70 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS. High settings drop to 59 FPS average, which is one frame below the playability threshold. Ultra settings average 45 FPS. The 4K results show that only Low and Medium presets maintain an average above 60 FPS.

The min and max values are only recorded for Medium presets in the database. At 1080p Medium, the range is 171 to 231 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 110 to 149 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 59 to 80 FPS. The 4K Medium minimum of 59 FPS is notable because it means even at Medium settings, there can be brief dips below the 60 FPS threshold, although the average remains at 70 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 128. All presets at this resolution clear 60 FPS by a wide margin, so users can confidently select the highest quality settings.

At 2560x1440, the best settings preset is also Ultra, with an average FPS of 83. The minimum recorded at 1440p Medium is 110 FPS, and the Ultra average of 83 FPS leaves a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the best settings preset that maintains an average of 60 FPS or higher is Medium, with an average FPS of 70. The minimum at 4K Medium is 59 FPS, meaning occasional dips below 60 can occur, but the average stays safely above the line. Low settings average 91 FPS and are also playable, but Medium offers better visual quality while still clearing the threshold on average. High and Ultra at 4K do not meet the 60 FPS average requirement.

The Verdict

This system can run Minimum at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K with Medium settings. The database's verdict by resolution confirms that 1080p and 1440p list all four presets as playable, with the best settings being Ultra at 128 FPS for 1080p and Ultra at 83 FPS for 1440p. At 4K, only Low and Medium are playable, with Medium being the best choice at 70 FPS average.

The 60 FPS threshold is cleared at every resolution when using appropriate settings. The only preset that fails the threshold is 4K Ultra at 45 FPS and 4K High at 59 FPS. For a game from 2014, this is an exceptional result. The i5-10400F and RX 9070 combination offers enough performance for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K users will need to compromise on quality settings.

The data indicates that users with 1080p or 1440p monitors can enable Ultra settings and enjoy smooth gameplay without any concerns. Those with 4K displays should stick to Medium settings for the best balance of visual quality and frame rate. The system's rank of 1119 out of 3712 combos reflects its position as a strong performer for this title, even if it is not among the absolute fastest systems in the database.