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Measured FPS Breakdown

Starting at 1920x1080, the data shows a remarkably fluid experience across every preset. At Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 269.3 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this combination. Medium settings deliver 240 FPS exactly, while High settings produce 199.7 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still holds an average of 152.3 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the limiting factor is rarely the hardware; the frame rates are high enough to saturate virtually any mainstream display.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain well above the playable threshold but show a clear step down from 1080p. Low settings average 201.5 FPS, Medium averages 152.4 FPS, and High averages 130.5 FPS. Ultra at this resolution averages 99 FPS, which is still comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The gaps between presets are consistent, roughly 40 to 50 FPS between Low and Medium, and about 20 FPS between Medium and High. The jump from High to Ultra is larger in relative terms, with a drop of approximately 31 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes more dramatically. Low settings average 108.9 FPS, Medium averages 81.2 FPS, and High averages 71.6 FPS. Ultra drops below the playable threshold, averaging only 53.7 FPS. This is the only resolution and preset combination where the system fails to maintain 60 FPS on average. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep: High settings lose roughly 59 FPS, and Low settings lose about 93 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only recorded configuration that falls short of the playable threshold, indicating that 4K Ultra is the boundary for this hardware pairing.

The measured data does not include min or max frame times, so the analysis relies on average FPS values alone. However, the averages are consistently high at 1080p and 1440p, suggesting that frame pacing is unlikely to be a major concern given the large headroom above 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Comet Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its benchmark results show a single-thread score of 688 in 3DMark and a multicore score of 4748 in the 16-thread test. The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, is based on Ada Lovelace architecture with 7168 shading units and 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s.

The role of each component becomes clearer when examining frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU is more likely to be the bottleneck, especially at Low settings where the GPU has little work to do; the 269.3 FPS figure at 1080p Low is close to what the CPU can feed. At 1440p, the GPU begins to take on more responsibility, but the CPU still has enough headroom to keep frame rates above 130 FPS even at High settings. At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint, as evidenced by the large drop in frame rates across all presets. The Ultra preset at 4K falls to 53.7 FPS, which points directly to GPU limits rather than CPU limits.

The scaling pattern between resolutions supports this interpretation. From 1080p to 1440p, High settings drop from 199.7 FPS to 130.5 FPS, a reduction of about 35 percent. From 1440p to 4K, High settings drop from 130.5 FPS to 71.6 FPS, a reduction of about 45 percent. The larger percentage drop at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is increasingly the limiting factor. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and its 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggest it is a capable mid-range part, but it is not so strong that it would hold back a GPU of this class at lower resolutions. The data implies that at 1080p and 1440p, the balance is reasonable, while at 4K, the GPU's workload dominates entirely.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU in the database are close in average benchmark score. The Intel Xeon 6756E has an average score of 14163, which is 0.2 percent lower than the i5-10400F's 14185. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, 0.3 percent higher. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, 0.5 percent lower, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, 0.6 percent higher. These differences are small enough that any of these processors would behave nearly identically in game, assuming the GPU and other system components remain the same.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are similarly close. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262, which is 0.1 percent lower than the RTX 4070 SUPER's 43223. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268, also 0.1 percent lower. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301, 0.2 percent lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, 1 percent higher. The mobile variant of the RTX 4090 is the only one of these rivals that is faster, and even then, the margin is only 1 percent. In practical terms, swapping the RTX 4070 SUPER for any of these alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, with the RTX 4090 Mobile being marginally faster.

The CPU and GPU rival groups both sit within roughly 1 percent of each other, which means the performance envelope of this system is well defined. Users with hardware in these rival categories should expect similar results at each resolution and preset.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear from the measured data. At 1920x1080, the system runs every preset above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 152.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, every preset also clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 99 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system can run Low, Medium, and High settings above 60 FPS, with High averaging 71.6 FPS. However, Ultra at 4K falls short, averaging 53.7 FPS, which is below the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

The database lists the playable settings for 4K as High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best settings at an average of 71.6 FPS. For 1440p, all four presets are playable, with Ultra as the best at 99 FPS. For 1080p, all four presets are playable, with Ultra as the best at 152.3 FPS.

In short, this PC can run Minimum at 60 FPS or higher in most configurations. The only exception is 4K Ultra, where the average frame rate dips to 53.7 FPS. Anyone targeting 4K should stick to High settings or lower for a smooth experience. At 1080p and 1440p, the system has substantial headroom, and even the heaviest preset remains far above the playable threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K Ultra?

A: No. The average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 53.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: Ultra settings average 99 FPS at 2560x1440, making it the most demanding preset that still clears 60 FPS.

Q: How does the frame rate change from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High, the average is 199.7 FPS. At 2560x1440 High, the average drops to 130.5 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important at 3840x2160?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the dominant factor at 4K. Frame rates drop sharply across all presets, and Ultra falls below 60 FPS, indicating GPU limits rather than CPU limits.

Q: What average frame rate does the system achieve at 1080p Low?

A: At 1920x1080 Low, the average frame rate is 269.3 FPS, the highest recorded value for this combination.

Q: Which settings are playable at 3840x2160?

A: High, Low, and Medium are playable at 4K. High is the best of these, averaging 71.6 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 687th out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places the system in the top 18.5 percent of all tested combinations, which is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The ranking reflects the fact that the GPU is well above average, sitting at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is slightly above average, at the 68th percentile among all CPUs.

The rank of 687 out of 3712 means that the vast majority of tested combinations are slower in this game. The high GPU percentile is the primary driver of this ranking, as the RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 43223 is far above the median. The CPU's average benchmark score of 14185 is respectable but not exceptional. The combination works well because Minimum appears to be sensitive to GPU performance, especially at higher resolutions, and the RTX 4070 SUPER delivers the bulk of the frame rate.

In the context of the database, this combo is positioned well above the midpoint, and the measured frame rates confirm that it handles Minimum with ease at 1080p and 1440p. The 4K Ultra exception is the only area where the ranking does not translate into a flawless experience.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average frame rate of 152.3 FPS. This is the best choice for maximum visual quality at 1080p, as the system has more than double the required frame rate headroom.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is also Ultra, with an average frame rate of 99 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the playable threshold while delivering the highest visual fidelity available at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average frame rate of 71.6 FPS. Ultra at 4K falls below 60 FPS, so High is the recommended choice for 4K gaming. Medium and Low are also playable at 4K, but High offers the best balance of visual quality and performance among the playable options.