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Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti across three resolutions and four quality presets shows a wide performance envelope. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across the board. The Low preset delivers an average of 268.3 FPS, while Medium reaches 246.1 FPS and High sits at 221.1 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 169.1 FPS. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the system operates far beyond the 60 FPS playability threshold, with ample headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust but begins to show more scaling with settings. The Low preset averages 218.3 FPS, which is a modest reduction from the 1080p result. Medium follows at 170.9 FPS, and High at 142.4 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 106.4 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS threshold. The progression from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a clear performance cost, with the gap between Low and Ultra being approximately 112 FPS. This suggests that the GPU is managing the increased pixel count effectively, but the settings are having a more pronounced impact than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, or 4K, the performance profile shifts significantly. The Low preset yields 117.8 FPS, which remains comfortable for smooth gameplay. Medium drops to 88.4 FPS, and High to 75.4 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold, averaging just 57.3 FPS. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to meet the playable threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K represents a drop of over 60 FPS, highlighting the substantial load that 4K resolution places on the GPU.

The minimum and maximum FPS values were not recorded in the database, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The data does show that the system can deliver playable performance in 32 out of 36 recorded configurations, with only the 4K Ultra preset missing the mark.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti holds the rank of 541 out of 3712 tested combos in the database for this game. This places the system in the top 15 percent of all configurations tested, which is a strong showing for a pairing of a 10th-generation Core i5 processor with a current-generation Blackwell GPU.

The CPU itself sits in the 68th percentile when compared against all processors in the database. Its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the Intel Xeon 6756E, which scores 14163 with a delta of 0.2 percent, and the Intel Core 7 160UL at 14232 with a delta of -0.3 percent. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115 with a delta of 0.5 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277 with a delta of -0.6 percent. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, indicating that the i5-10400F performs in a very tight cluster with these other processors, despite their very different market positions.

The GPU, meanwhile, ranks in the 86th percentile among all graphics cards. Its nearest rivals paint an interesting picture. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50001, a delta of -0.1 percent against the RTX 5070 Ti. The Intel Arc A550M scores 49737, a delta of 0.4 percent. The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT scores 50951, a delta of -2 percent, while the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT scores 48477, a delta of 3.1 percent. The fact that a previous-generation flagship like the RX 6900 XT is only 2 percent ahead of the RTX 5070 Ti in aggregate benchmarks, while the RX 6800 XT is 3.1 percent behind, shows that the 5070 Ti sits in a competitive performance tier.

Within the context of this specific game, the 541st rank out of 3712 combos means the i5-10400F and RTX 5070 Ti pairing delivers frame rates that are higher than the vast majority of other tested systems. The combination of a mid-range 6-core CPU with a high-end GPU proves effective for this title, as the game appears to lean more heavily on the graphics card than the processor.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured data allows for an analysis of how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in this game. The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component is the limiting factor at different settings.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high, with the Low preset reaching 268.3 FPS. The fact that the GPU is capable of rendering frames this quickly suggests that the CPU is not a significant bottleneck at this resolution. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 99.2 FPS (from 268.3 down to 169.1), which is a substantial gap but one that is driven by GPU workload rather than CPU limitations. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads running at a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, has enough headroom to feed the GPU at these frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down as expected. The Low preset drops from 268.3 to 218.3 FPS, a reduction of 50 FPS, while Ultra drops from 169.1 to 106.4 FPS, a reduction of 62.7 FPS. This scaling is consistent with the GPU doing more work per frame at a higher resolution. The CPU's role remains secondary here, as the frame rates are still high enough that the processor is unlikely to be the primary constraint.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. The Low preset at 4K yields 117.8 FPS, which is less than half of the 1080p Low result. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 57.3 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS threshold. This dramatic reduction with increasing resolution is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance. The CPU has less work to do at higher resolutions in terms of frame rate, but the GPU must process significantly more pixels, and the 4K Ultra setting simply overwhelms the RTX 5070 Ti in this title.

The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra presets grows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the Low-to-Ultra gap is 99.2 FPS. At 1440p, it is 111.9 FPS. At 4K, it is 60.5 FPS. This indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU is able to keep up with the GPU even at high settings, while at 4K, the GPU is so heavily loaded that the preset choice has a proportionally larger impact on frame rate.

Overall, the benchmark results indicate that the i5-10400F is sufficient to drive the RTX 5070 Ti in this game at 1080p and 1440p, but the GPU is the dominant factor at 4K, particularly at the Ultra preset.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Minimum is answered clearly by the recorded data. The playability threshold is set at 60 FPS, and the results show that this system exceeds that mark in nearly every configuration.

At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable. The lowest average among them is the Ultra preset at 169.1 FPS, which is nearly three times the 60 FPS threshold. The system can run this game at 1080p with maximum settings and still maintain a very high frame rate.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable. The Ultra preset averages 106.4 FPS, which is comfortably above the threshold. This means users with 1440p monitors can enable the highest quality settings without worrying about frame rate drops below 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced. The Low, Medium, and High presets are all playable, with averages of 117.8, 88.4, and 75.4 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset, however, falls short at 57.3 FPS. This is the only configuration in the dataset that fails to meet the 60 FPS threshold. For 4K gaming, the system can handle the game at High settings with a solid average of 75.4 FPS, but Ultra settings are not recommended.

The verdict by resolution confirms this analysis. At 4K, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best playable setting at 75.4 FPS. At 1440p, all settings are playable, with Ultra being the best at 106.4 FPS. At 1080p, all settings are playable, with Ultra at 169.1 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but not at the Ultra preset. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 117.8 FPS, Medium averages 88.4 FPS, and High averages 75.4 FPS, all above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset falls short at 57.3 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gameplay?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best playable setting, delivering an average of 106.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT in aggregate benchmarks?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT has an average benchmark score of 50951, which is 2 percent higher than the RTX 5070 Ti's average score of 49957.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-10400F a bottleneck for this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a significant bottleneck at 1080p or 1440p, as frame rates remain very high. At 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor, especially at the Ultra preset where performance drops to 57.3 FPS.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with the High preset, the system averages 221.1 FPS, which is far above the playable threshold.

Q: How many total combinations were tested for this game?

A: The system holds the rank of 541 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top portion of all configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is as follows.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 169.1 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and it performs exceptionally well, with no compromise needed.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again offers the best experience, with an average of 106.4 FPS. The system has enough performance headroom to run the game at maximum quality at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the best playable option, averaging 75.4 FPS. The Ultra preset is not playable at this resolution, falling to 57.3 FPS, so High is recommended for 4K users who want the best visual quality while staying above the 60 FPS threshold.