Minimum

Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is a well-matched pairing for Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. The combination ranks 2422 out of 3712 tested combos in this game, placing it in the 65th percentile of all recorded configurations. That rank reflects a solid mid-pack position, meaning the hardware sits comfortably above the median tested system while not approaching top-tier performance. The CPU itself holds a 71st percentile ranking against all processors in the database, while the GPU sits at a 65th percentile against all graphics cards, so neither component is dragging the other down in a way that would cause a severe bottleneck in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum, this pairing lands at position 2422. That places it in the upper-middle portion of the field, roughly 35% of tested combos perform better and roughly 65% perform worse. The rank is consistent with the individual component percentiles, as the CPU's 71st percentile and GPU's 65th percentile both point toward a system that should handle this game well at most settings, though it will not be at the top of the charts.

The recorded data confirms this is a playable combination at 1920x1080 across every preset tested. At 2560x1440, three of the four presets remain playable. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset crosses the 60 FPS playability threshold. The rank reflects that tiered performance, strong at mainstream resolutions, adequate at 1440p, and limited at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals in the database, the Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177. The closest match is the AMD EPYC 7H12 with an average score of 17120, just 0.3% lower. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, 0.6% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, 0.6% lower. Any of these processors would deliver nearly identical compute performance in this game, meaning the frame rates recorded for the i5-11400F should closely represent what you would see with those alternatives.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT has an average benchmark score of 19765. The nearest rivals are all workstation-class cards. The NVIDIA Tesla K40m scores 19885, 0.6% higher. The AMD FirePro D300 scores 19637, 0.7% lower. The AMD FirePro W7000 scores 19905, 0.7% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro K5200 scores 19602, 0.8% lower. These deltas are all under one percent, so for Minimum specifically, any of these cards would produce essentially the same measured FPS as the RX 6650 XT. The practical takeaway is that if you already have one of these GPUs or CPUs, your experience in this game will be nearly identical to the numbers recorded for this specific combo.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets in the measured data shows how the workload shifts between CPU and GPU in Minimum. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 177 FPS average. Moving up to High at the same resolution drops that to 114 FPS, a 36% reduction. At 3840x2160, Low produces 61 FPS while High produces 39 FPS, a 36% reduction as well. The consistent drop from Low to High at each resolution suggests the GPU is the primary limiter once settings rise, since the relative cost of higher presets stays proportionally similar regardless of pixel count.

The resolution scaling tells a similar story. At Low settings, going from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 drops the average from 177 FPS to 114 FPS, a 36% loss, and then to 61 FPS at 3840x2160, another 46% loss. At High settings, the same progression goes from 114 FPS to 73 FPS to 39 FPS. The GPU is clearly the dominant factor at higher resolutions and presets, as the frame rate scales inversely with pixel throughput. The CPU, a 6-core 12-thread Rocket Lake part with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, is more than sufficient to feed the GPU in this title, especially given this is a 2014 release that does not demand modern multi-threaded scaling.

At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the 177 FPS result hints the CPU has headroom left, but the frame rate is still ultimately capped by what the GPU can render. The data does not show a scenario where the CPU becomes the clear bottleneck, since even the most demanding CPU scenario, 1080p Low, still produces a very high frame rate. For practical purposes, players should treat this combo as GPU-bound in Minimum once settings go above Low, and the GPU becomes even more decisive as resolution climbs.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 1920x1080 on Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 87 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: Only Low settings are playable at 3840x2160, with an average of 61 FPS. Medium drops to 47 FPS, High to 39 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in raw benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177. The closest rival is the AMD EPYC 7H12 at 17120, 0.3% lower, and the Intel Core i5-12450H at 17239, 0.4% higher.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in raw benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT has an average benchmark score of 19765. The NVIDIA Tesla K40m is 0.6% higher at 19885, and the AMD FirePro W7000 is 0.7% higher at 19905.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 2560x1440 on Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 87, with a minimum of 74 and a maximum of 100. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 2560x1440?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings is 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. High settings at the same resolution produce 73 FPS and are the best playable option.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong results across all presets. Low settings average 177 FPS. Medium settings average 135 FPS, with a minimum of 115 and a maximum of 156. High settings average 114 FPS. Ultra settings average 87 FPS. Every preset at this resolution stays well above the 60 FPS threshold, so players have full freedom to choose any visual quality level.

At 2560x1440, performance remains solid but the Ultra preset falls below the threshold. Low settings average 114 FPS. Medium settings average 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 and a maximum of 100. High settings average 73 FPS. Ultra settings average 56 FPS, just under the 60 FPS line. The playable options are Low, Medium, and High, with High being the best visual preset that still clears 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. Low settings average 61 FPS, right at the edge of the playability threshold. Medium settings average 47 FPS, with a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 54. High settings average 39 FPS. Ultra settings average 30 FPS. Only Low is playable at 4K, and it barely crosses the line. Players targeting 4K will need to accept substantial visual compromises.

The medium preset is the only one in the dataset with recorded minimum and maximum values, and it shows a consistent pattern across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the range is 115 to 156 FPS. At 2560x1440, the range is 74 to 100 FPS. At 3840x2160, the range is 40 to 54 FPS. The frame time consistency scales down with resolution as expected, but even the 4K minimum of 40 FPS is far below the average of 47, indicating some heavier scenes exist within the game.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, with an average of 87 FPS. Since the Ultra preset stays above 60 FPS, there is no reason to drop to a lower preset at this resolution. The full visual experience is available without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is High, with an average of 73 FPS. Ultra falls to 56 FPS, which misses the playability threshold. High delivers the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, though the margin is smaller than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the best setting is Low, with an average of 61 FPS. This is the only playable preset at 4K, and it clears the threshold by just 1 FPS. Players who want to run this game at 4K should expect to use Low settings, and even then, frame rates will hover near the boundary. For a more stable experience, dropping to 2560x1440 with High settings provides a much larger performance cushion while still looking significantly better than 4K Low. The data indicates this combo is best treated as a 1080p Ultra or 1440p High system for Minimum, with 4K only as a compromise option for players who prioritize resolution over visual fidelity.