Minimum

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a clear, if uneven, performance picture in Minimum. The recorded data shows that this combination is fully capable of running the game at 1080p and 1440p with high settings, but it falls short of 60 FPS at 4K. The measured frame rates reveal a system that scales predictably with resolution and preset, with the GPU becoming the dominant constraint as pixel count rises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database provides average FPS figures across three resolutions and four quality presets. No minimum or maximum frame rate data is present, so the analysis relies solely on average performance. At 1920x1080, the combo is never below the playable threshold. The Low preset records an average of 153 FPS, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. Medium drops to 122.1 FPS, High sits at 99.3 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains a solid 73.4 FPS. These numbers indicate that at standard 1080p, the system has substantial headroom, with the Ultra preset still delivering nearly 22% more performance than the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving up to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down in a linear fashion. Low produces 101.3 FPS, Medium delivers 80.2 FPS, and High remains comfortable at 66.2 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, falls to 47.1 FPS, which is the first instance in the dataset where the system fails to clear 60 FPS. The performance cliff between Medium and Ultra at this resolution is notable: a drop from 80.2 to 47.1 FPS represents a 41.3% reduction in frame rate for the highest quality settings.

At 3840x2160, the situation deteriorates further. The Low preset yields 56.5 FPS, which is just under the 60 FPS threshold. Medium produces 41.4 FPS, High drops to 37.3 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 24.4 FPS. The gradient across presets at 4K is steep, with Ultra delivering only 43.2% of the frame rate achieved on Low. This pattern suggests that the RTX 2060 is overwhelmed by the pixel count at 4K, even at reduced settings.

The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, Ultra is roughly 52% slower than Low (153 vs. 73.4 FPS). At 1440p, that gap grows to 53.5% (101.3 vs. 47.1 FPS). At 4K, it expands to 56.8% (56.5 vs. 24.4 FPS). This trend indicates that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become more critical at higher resolutions, and the 6 GB GDDR6 frame buffer may also be a limiting factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

The playable threshold in the database is set at 60 FPS. At each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above this threshold is the "best" setting.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice. It delivers an average of 73.4 FPS, which clears the threshold by a comfortable margin. Since all four presets are playable at 1080p, there is no reason to drop below Ultra unless the user prioritizes frame rate over visual fidelity. The High preset at 99.3 FPS and Medium at 122.1 FPS are also viable, but Ultra offers the full visual experience without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best option that maintains 60 FPS. It records 66.2 FPS on average, which is just 6.2 FPS above the threshold. Medium is also playable at 80.2 FPS, and Low at 101.3 FPS, but High represents the optimal balance between image quality and smoothness. The Ultra preset at 47.1 FPS is not playable, so users on 1440p displays should avoid it unless they are willing to accept a sub-60 experience.

For 3840x2160, no preset meets the 60 FPS threshold. The best recorded score is Low at 56.5 FPS, which falls short by 3.5 FPS. The verdict data confirms that there are no playable settings at this resolution. Users targeting 4K would need to lower their expectations for smoothness or reduce the resolution to a lower native output.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals the division of labor between the CPU and GPU in this configuration. The Intel Core i5-10400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore result of 10283 and a Passmark multithread score of 12115, indicate a strong mid-range processor. The RTX 2060, with 1920 shading units and a 192-bit memory bus delivering 336.0 GB/s, is a capable mainstream GPU.

At 1080p, the CPU plays a more significant role. The frame rate difference between Low (153 FPS) and Ultra (73.4 FPS) is driven by GPU load, but the high ceiling at Low suggests the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently even at very high frame rates. The 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and Passmark single-thread score of 2541 show that the CPU has adequate per-core performance for gaming. At 1080p Low, the system is likely CPU-bound at 153 FPS, as the GPU has enough headroom to render frames faster if the CPU could provide more.

As resolution increases to 1440p and then 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The frame rate drop from 1080p Low (153 FPS) to 1440p Low (101.3 FPS) is a 33.8% reduction, which aligns with the increased pixel count. The further drop to 4K Low (56.5 FPS) is a 44.2% reduction from 1440p. These percentages suggest that the RTX 2060's raw throughput, not the CPU, is limiting performance at higher resolutions. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 14111 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1242 are respectable, but they are not sufficient for 4K gaming at high quality.

The preset scaling at each resolution further confirms the GPU's dominance. At 4K, moving from Low to Ultra cuts frame rate by 32.1 FPS (56.5 to 24.4). At 1080p, the same preset change cuts 79.6 FPS (153 to 73.4). The absolute drop is larger at 1080p because the GPU is not as saturated, but the percentage drop is similar. The data indicates that for this game, the CPU is sufficient at all resolutions, while the GPU dictates whether the system can hit 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for how this combo compares to other hardware. For the Intel Core i5-10400F, the closest matching CPU is the Intel Xeon 6756E, with an average benchmark score of 14163 versus the i5-10400F's 14185. The delta is 0.2%, meaning the Xeon performs virtually identically. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, a 0.5% difference, and the Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, a -0.3% difference. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, a -0.6% difference. All four rivals are within 0.6% of the i5-10400F's average benchmark score of 14185, so any of them would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, with an average score of 15283 versus the RTX 2060's 15290. The delta is 0%, meaning they are effectively tied. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, a 0.1% difference, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, a 0.6% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, a 0.8% difference. Users with any of these GPUs should expect frame rates within 1% of the RTX 2060 in this game, assuming the CPU is similar. The RTX 3050 OEM and RX 7600 are particularly close, making them drop-in equivalents for this specific workload.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2868 out of 3712 tested combos in the database for Minimum. This places it in roughly the 23rd percentile of all configurations, meaning about 77% of tested combos perform better. The rank reflects the fact that the RTX 2060 is a mid-range GPU from 2019, and the i5-10400F is a budget-oriented CPU from 2020. While the pair is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it does not compete with higher-end hardware that can push 4K or ultra-high refresh rates.

The rank is consistent with the measured FPS data. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 73.4 FPS, which is playable but not exceptional. At 1440p Ultra, it drops below 60 FPS, which many users would find unacceptable. The GPU's percentile of 58 among all GPUs and the CPU's percentile of 68 among all CPUs are both above average, but the combination does not boost the system into the top tier.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 can run Minimum, but the experience depends entirely on the target resolution and quality preset. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable. The Ultra preset delivers 73.4 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. High, Medium, and Low are all playable as well, with frame rates ranging from 99.3 to 153 FPS. This is the resolution where the combo performs best, offering smooth gameplay across all settings.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on High, Low, and Medium presets. The High preset at 66.2 FPS is the best quality option that clears the threshold. The Ultra preset at 47.1 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the playable threshold. Users with 1440p monitors should stick to High or Medium for a consistent 60 FPS experience.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot reach 60 FPS at any preset. The best score is Low at 56.5 FPS, which is just 3.5 FPS short. Ultra drops to 24.4 FPS, which is nearly unplayable. The verdict data confirms that no playable settings exist at 4K for this combo. Users who prioritize 4K should consider a more powerful GPU or reduce the native resolution.

In summary, this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming at maximum settings, and it can handle 1440p with a slight reduction in quality. It is not a 4K solution for Minimum. The CPU provides ample performance, and the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. For a 60 FPS target, stick to 1080p Ultra or 1440p High.