Minimum

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is a well-matched mid-range combination for playing Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The recorded data shows that this setup provides a wide range of performance depending on resolution and quality settings. At 1080p and 1440p, the combo is capable of high refresh rate gaming, while 4K requires a more careful selection of settings to stay comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The benchmark results indicate a system that scales predictably, with the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains average FPS measurements for this combo across three resolutions and four quality presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. No minimum or maximum frame time data was recorded, so the analysis relies on average FPS as the primary metric for performance.

At 1920x1080, the results show a substantial performance ceiling. On the Low preset, the combo achieves an average of 205.6 FPS. Moving to Medium drops the average to 160.1 FPS. The High preset still delivers a very smooth 131.5 FPS average. The most demanding Ultra preset at 1080p produces an average of 102.8 FPS. This data shows a clear step-down in performance as settings increase, but every preset at this resolution remains far above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a steeper decline with increased graphical load. The Low preset averages 132.7 FPS, which is still an excellent result for 1440p gaming. Selecting Medium brings the average down to 101.7 FPS. The High preset delivers 84 FPS on average. The Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still manages an average of 64.9 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a roughly 35% to 40% reduction in average FPS across the presets, indicating that resolution has a significant impact on performance.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the picture changes considerably. The Low preset is the only setting that breaks the 60 FPS barrier, with an average of 69.6 FPS. The Medium preset drops to an average of 54 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. The High preset averages 46.4 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 37.9 FPS. The data shows that 4K resolution is very demanding for this GPU, and only the lowest quality settings allow for a consistently playable experience. The performance gap between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K is significant, with a difference of over 30 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

Determining the best settings for each resolution is based on the most demanding preset that still maintains an average FPS at or above the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra. This is the highest quality preset available, and the combo still produces an average of 102.8 FPS. This leaves a large performance buffer, meaning the user could potentially enable additional advanced options or enjoy a very high refresh rate experience without dropping below the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra. The average FPS at this preset is 64.9, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. This is a notable result, as it means the user can run the game at maximum quality at 1440p, with a little headroom. It is a tighter margin than at 1080p, but it is still a playable and smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low. This is the only preset at 4K that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 69.6 FPS. While the visual quality will be reduced compared to higher presets, it is the only way to achieve a consistently playable frame rate at this resolution with this hardware. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fall below the 60 FPS threshold, making them less ideal for a smooth experience.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's ranking for Minimum, this specific CPU and GPU combination holds the 1916th position out of 3712 tested combos. This places it in the upper half of all systems tested for this game. The percentile data for the individual components supports this. The CPU is in the 71st percentile compared to all tested CPUs, and the GPU is in the 72nd percentile compared to all tested GPUs. This indicates that both components are above average in their respective categories.

The combo's rank suggests that while it is not at the very top of the performance charts, it is a solid, above-average configuration. The data shows that a large number of other system combinations are slower, while a smaller number are faster. This position is consistent with the measured FPS results, which show excellent performance at 1080p and 1440p, with some limitations at 4K. The ranking reflects a balanced system that is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at standard resolutions.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177. The AMD EPYC 7H12 is 0.3% faster, the Intel Core i5-12450H is 0.4% slower, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is 0.6% slower, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is 0.6% faster. These differences are minimal, indicating that the i5-11400F's processing power is very competitive with these other chips.

For the GPU, the Radeon RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 27425. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile has a 0% delta, meaning they are essentially equal in performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is 0.5% faster, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 is 1.5% slower, and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is 1.1% faster. This shows that the RX 6700 XT is performance-equivalent to a mobile RTX 4070 and sits close to a desktop RTX 3090 in this specific benchmark, which is a strong showing for a mid-range card.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only on the Low preset. The recorded data shows an average of 69.6 FPS at 3840x2160 with Low settings. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets all average below 60 FPS, so they are not recommended for a smooth experience.

Q: What is the best quality setting for a 60 FPS experience at 1440p?

A: You can run the game at the Ultra preset at 2560x1440. The measured average FPS is 64.9, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. This allows for maximum visual quality at this resolution.

Q: How does the performance at 1080p compare to 1440p?

A: The performance at 1080p is significantly higher. On the Ultra preset, the average FPS at 1920x1080 is 102.8, while at 2560x1440 it drops to 64.9. This represents a substantial performance gain at the lower resolution, making it ideal for high refresh rate monitors.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more of a bottleneck for this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The performance drops significantly from 1440p to 4K, while the CPU's processing power, as indicated by its benchmark scores and percentile rank, is sufficient to support high frame rates. The GPU's percentile rank is similar to the CPU's, but the resolution scaling points to GPU-bound performance.

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 205.6, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low quality preset. This demonstrates the combo's ability to drive very high frame rates at standard resolutions when graphical settings are reduced.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 1916th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the upper half of all systems in the database, indicating it is a solid performer for this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data from the measured FPS reveals a clear pattern regarding the roles of the CPU and GPU. The Intel Core i5-11400F is a capable processor with a strong single-thread and multi-thread performance profile, which is essential for maintaining high frame rates. However, the massive changes in FPS when moving between resolutions indicate that the graphics card, the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, is the primary driver of performance.

At 1920x1080, the system is likely less GPU-bound, allowing the CPU's capabilities to shine. The very high frame rates, such as 205.6 FPS on Low, suggest that both components have headroom. As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU's workload increases, and the frame rates drop accordingly. The jump to 3840x2160 causes a dramatic reduction in performance, with even the Medium preset falling to 54 FPS. This steep decline is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck, as the rendering workload at 4K becomes too heavy for the RX 6700 XT to maintain high frame rates, regardless of the CPU's capability.

The CPU's influence is more apparent when looking at the scaling between presets at a fixed resolution. For instance, at 1440p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 67.8 FPS (132.7 to 64.9). At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 31.7 FPS (69.6 to 37.9). The smaller absolute difference at 4K shows that the GPU is already saturated, and changing settings has a relatively smaller impact on the final frame rate. In contrast, at 1080p and 1440p, the GPU has enough headroom to process higher-quality settings, and the CPU can feed it enough data to maintain high performance. The verdict is that for this game, the GPU is the determining factor for playability at higher resolutions, while the CPU is more than sufficient to avoid being a limiting factor at lower resolutions.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Minimum has a clear answer based on the recorded measurements: yes, it can run the game effectively at most settings, with the only major caveat being 4K resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally capable. All presets, from Low to Ultra, easily clear the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 102.8 FPS. This makes it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors.

At 2560x1440, the system remains very strong. The most demanding Ultra preset achieves an average of 64.9 FPS, which is playable. This means users can enjoy the game at maximum quality with a smooth experience at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the system is only partially capable. The Low preset is the only playable option, with an average of 69.6 FPS. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold, with averages of 54 FPS, 46.4 FPS, and 37.9 FPS, respectively. Therefore, for a 4K experience, users must be willing to compromise on visual fidelity to maintain a playable frame rate. Overall, this combo is a strong performer for Minimum, delivering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, and offering a playable, albeit reduced-quality, experience at 4K.