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Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, this combination delivers extremely high frame rates across all presets. The Low preset averages 271 FPS, which is the fastest recorded result at this resolution. Medium drops to 246 FPS on average, with a minimum of 209 FPS and a maximum of 283 FPS. High settings produce 231 FPS on average, while Ultra still maintains a very strong 197 FPS. Even the lowest recorded figure, the 209 FPS minimum at Medium, is more than triple the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains far above playable levels but shows the expected scaling cost. Low averages 234 FPS, Medium averages 199 FPS with a minimum of 169 FPS and a maximum of 229 FPS, High averages 167 FPS, and Ultra averages 127 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 107 FPS, indicating that the visual preset has a substantial impact on the final frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates compress noticeably as the GPU works harder. Low averages 140 FPS, Medium averages 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 123 FPS, High averages 90 FPS, and Ultra averages 69 FPS. The Ultra preset remains above the 60 FPS threshold, but the margin shrinks to just 9 FPS. The minimum recorded at 4K Ultra is not listed, but the Medium preset shows a 91 FPS floor, which suggests that even the most demanding preset should stay comfortably playable.

The data shows a clear pattern: every resolution and every preset clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The weakest recorded average is 69 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the weakest minimum is 91 FPS at 4K Medium. This combination does not dip below playable frame rates in any measured configuration.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Core 10th Gen family, based on Comet Lake architecture. Its benchmark scores show a 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14185. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, built on Blackwell 2.0 architecture with 21,760 shading units, ranks in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 79842.

For this game, the GPU is the dominant factor at every resolution. The scaling from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 shows an average FPS drop across presets of roughly 25 to 30 percent. For example, Ultra goes from 197 FPS at 1080p to 127 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 70 FPS. The scaling from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 is even steeper: Ultra drops from 127 FPS to 69 FPS, a 58 FPS reduction. This progressive decline with increasing resolution is typical of GPU-bound workloads, where the render resolution directly drives the graphics card's workload.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates reach 271 FPS on Low and 231 FPS on High. These high numbers suggest that the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's output, but the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is only 74 FPS (271 versus 197). At 4K, the same preset gap is 71 FPS (140 versus 69). The similar absolute gaps across resolutions indicate that the preset settings affect the GPU workload consistently, while the resolution scaling is the primary variable controlling overall frame rate.

The RTX 5090's massive memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s and 32 GB of GDDR7 memory provide ample headroom for this game at any resolution. The i5-10400F's dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth does not appear to bottleneck the GPU, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at 1080p. The CPU's single-thread score of 688 in 3dmark_single_thread and 1451 in cinebench_r23_singlecore indicate adequate per-core performance for a third-person shooter that likely relies on a few primary threads.

The recorded data suggests that this game becomes progressively more GPU-bound as resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the 69 FPS average is likely limited by the GPU's raw rendering throughput, while at 1080p Low, the 271 FPS average may be approaching the CPU's ability to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 197 FPS. Since all presets clear the threshold by a wide margin, there is no reason to compromise on visual quality at this resolution. The Ultra preset is the clear choice for 1080p gaming.

At 2560x1440, Ultra also remains the best setting, averaging 127 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, leaving substantial headroom for demanding scenes or background tasks. The Medium preset offers 199 FPS, but the visual upgrade to Ultra comes at a cost of 72 FPS, which is still an excellent trade for most players.

At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 69 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by 9 FPS. This is the only resolution where the choice is not completely free. Ultra is technically playable, but the margin is slim. High averages 90 FPS, providing a more comfortable buffer while still delivering strong visual quality. Medium averages 107 FPS, and Low averages 140 FPS. For players who prioritize smoothness over absolute fidelity, High is the safer pick at 4K. For those who want maximum quality, Ultra remains viable with an average of 69 FPS.

The database's verdictByResolution confirms this analysis: at every resolution, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are listed as playable, with Ultra as the best setting. The average FPS at the best setting is 197 at 1080p, 127 at 1440p, and 69 at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of an Intel Core i5-10400F and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 240th out of 3712 tested combos in this game. That places it in the top 6.5 percent of all recorded configurations. The ranking reflects the strength of the RTX 5090, which is in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, paired with a CPU that sits in the 68th percentile.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Xeon 6756E (0.2 percent higher average score), the Intel Core 7 160UL (0.3 percent lower), the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.5 percent higher), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (0.6 percent lower). These are all within a narrow band of performance, meaning the i5-10400F is positioned right in the middle of its peer group. None of these rivals would meaningfully change the game's frame rates.

The GPU's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (0.3 percent higher), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (0.6 percent higher), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.1 percent higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X (1.4 percent lower). The RTX 5090 is surrounded by data center and workstation cards, which is unusual for a consumer gaming GPU. This suggests that the RTX 5090's raw compute performance is comparable to high-end professional hardware, but its gaming-specific features and drivers are what make it effective in this title.

The combination rank of 240 out of 3712 indicates that most higher-ranked combos likely feature faster CPUs paired with the RTX 5090 or similar top-tier GPUs. The i5-10400F, while competent, is not the fastest processor available, and its 12 threads may limit performance in CPU-bound scenarios at lower resolutions. However, the game's frame rates at 1080p (271 FPS on Low) suggest that the CPU is still providing enough throughput for excellent results.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 69 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra is the best preset at 1440p, with an average of 127 FPS. All presets clear 60 FPS, so there is no need to lower settings for playability.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: On the Ultra preset, the average drops from 197 FPS at 1920x1080 to 69 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 128 FPS. On Low, the drop is from 271 FPS to 140 FPS, a reduction of 131 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the dominant factor at all resolutions, as shown by the progressive frame rate decline with higher resolutions. The CPU is sufficient to keep frame rates high even at 1080p, where the average reaches 271 FPS on Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The lowest average FPS is 69, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is still above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 240th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 6.5 percent of all recorded systems for this game.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at every resolution and every preset tested. The verdictByResolution data lists all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. The best settings, which are Ultra in each case, achieve 197 FPS at 1080p, 127 FPS at 1440p, and 69 FPS at 4K.

At 1080p and 1440p, the performance headroom is enormous. Players can enable Ultra settings and still have frame rates well above any high refresh rate display's needs. At 4K, the Ultra preset averages 69 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold but leaves only a modest buffer. For competitive play or for those sensitive to frame time spikes, High settings at 4K provide a more comfortable 90 FPS average.

The combination of a mid-range 10th Gen Core i5 with the flagship RTX 5090 is unusual, but the data shows it works well for this game. The GPU carries the load at higher resolutions, while the CPU keeps up at lower resolutions. The 240th rank out of 3712 combos confirms that this is a strong pairing for Minimum, even if the CPU is not the fastest available. For a game from 2014, this system delivers exceptional performance across the board.