Minimum

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 1119th out of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum, placing it in the upper third of all recorded systems. This percentile position reflects a pairing where the GPU carries most of the load, and the CPU does not bottleneck the frame rate at any tested setting. The data shows a clear stratification by resolution: at 1080p the combo sits comfortably in high-refresh territory, at 1440p it remains fully playable at maximum quality, and at 4K it hovers right at the edge of the 60 FPS threshold, with only the High preset dipping to 59 FPS average.

The rank is heavily influenced by the RX 9070's raw rasterization performance, which ranks in the 69th percentile among all GPUs, while the i5-11400F sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs. In a third-person shooter like Minimum, which is not particularly CPU-intensive, this balance means the GPU dictates the outcome. The 1119th rank out of 3712 is a strong result, but it is not exceptional; there are many combinations that outperform it at 4K Ultra, where the frame rate falls to 45 FPS. At lower resolutions, the combo becomes a top-tier performer, with the 1080p Ultra result of 128 FPS placing it well ahead of the median tested system.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data indicates that the Radeon RX 9070 is the dominant component in this pairing, especially at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rate scales dramatically with settings: from 262 FPS on Low to 128 FPS on Ultra. This 2x drop from Low to Ultra shows the GPU is being fully utilized, as the CPU would not be able to sustain such high frame rates if it were the limiting factor. The i5-11400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides enough headroom for the GPU to stretch its legs at 1080p, but the scaling pattern suggests the GPU is doing the heavy lifting.

As resolution increases, the GPU's role becomes even more pronounced. At 1440p, the drop from Low (169 FPS) to Ultra (83 FPS) is a 51% reduction, while at 4K, the drop from Low (91 FPS) to Ultra (45 FPS) is a 51% reduction as well. This consistent scaling across resolutions is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's contribution is more visible at 4K Low, where the frame rate of 91 FPS shows that even with a heavy resolution load, the i5-11400F can feed the RX 9070 enough data to maintain a playable frame rate. However, the 4K Ultra result of 45 FPS demonstrates that the GPU's compute throughput, not the CPU, is the ceiling.

The presets also reveal the CPU's influence on minimum frame rates. At 1080p Medium, the recorded minimum is 171 FPS, and at 1440p Medium, the minimum is 110 FPS, indicating that the CPU maintains consistent frame pacing even under load. The 4K Medium preset has a minimum of 59 FPS, which is exactly at the playable threshold, showing that the CPU is not introducing stutter or frame drops; the GPU is simply running out of pixel-pushing capacity. In short, for this game, the RX 9070 is the performance bottleneck at every resolution above 1080p Low, and the i5-11400F is sufficient to avoid limiting the GPU at all tested settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average frame rate of 70 FPS. The High preset falls just below the threshold at 59 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 45 FPS. Low runs at 91 FPS but does not offer the visual quality of Medium. The recorded minimum for 4K Medium is 59 FPS, which is technically one frame below the 60 FPS target, but the average of 70 FPS indicates that the majority of the experience is smooth. For a strict 60 FPS lock, Medium is the highest preset that can be recommended.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the Ultra preset is fully playable with an average of 83 FPS. The High preset runs at 109 FPS, Medium at 130 FPS, and Low at 169 FPS, but there is no need to drop below Ultra since it clears the threshold with a 38% margin. The minimum frame rate at 1440p Medium is 110 FPS, which shows that even the least demanding preset at this resolution has excellent frame pacing. Ultra at 1440p is the best choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset averages 128 FPS, which is the highest settings that maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. High runs at 169 FPS, Medium at 201 FPS, and Low at 262 FPS, but Ultra is the best balance of image quality and performance. The minimum at 1080p Medium is 171 FPS, indicating that the combo never drops below high-refresh territory at this resolution. For a 60 Hz display, Ultra is overkill, but for a 120 Hz or 144 Hz monitor, it is still well within range.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177, which is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7H12 (17120, 0.3% slower), the Intel Core i5-12450H (17239, 0.4% faster), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (17278, 0.6% faster), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17074, 0.6% slower). In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, since the game is not CPU-bound. The i5-12450H is a laptop chip, but its performance parity means it would not change the outcome of the benchmark results.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 has an average benchmark score of 23877, with the nearest rivals being the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (23736, 0.6% slower), the AMD Radeon RX 6800S (24063, 0.8% faster), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (23628, 1.1% slower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (24170, 1.2% faster). These deltas are all within 1.2% of the RX 9070, meaning that a system swapping in any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical FPS numbers in Minimum. The GTX TITAN Z is an older dual-GPU card, but its benchmark score places it on par with the RX 9070 in this title. The RTX 2080 SUPER and RX 6800S are also close enough that the 4K Medium result of 70 FPS would remain unchanged.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Yes, but only up to the Medium preset. The data shows an average of 70 FPS at 4K Medium, while High drops to 59 FPS and Ultra to 45 FPS. The 4K Medium minimum is 59 FPS, so it is borderline but playable.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Ultra is fully playable at 1440p with an average of 83 FPS. The High preset runs at 109 FPS, Medium at 130 FPS, and Low at 169 FPS, so there is no need to lower settings for a smooth experience.

Q: How does the RX 9070 compare to the RTX 2080 SUPER in this game?

A: The RX 9070 has an average benchmark score of 23877, while the RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170, which is 1.2% higher. In Minimum, this translates to a negligible FPS difference, meaning both GPUs would land within a couple of frames of each other at any resolution.

Q: Is the i5-11400F a bottleneck for the RX 9070?

A: The benchmark results do not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 262 FPS, and at 4K Low it hits 91 FPS, showing that the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently. The frame drops at 4K Ultra are due to GPU limits, not CPU limits.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra?

A: The recorded average is 128 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This is the highest settings preset at 1080p and it still provides a 68 FPS margin above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Does the combo support high refresh rate gaming at 1440p?

A: Yes. At 1440p Medium, the average is 130 FPS with a minimum of 110 FPS, and at 1440p High the average is 109 FPS. For a 144 Hz monitor, the Medium preset would be the best choice, while Ultra at 83 FPS is suited for a 120 Hz display.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at 60 FPS across all tested resolutions, but with different preset ceilings. At 4K, the best playable settings are Medium with an average of 70 FPS, since High falls to 59 FPS and Ultra to 45 FPS. The 4K Medium minimum of 59 FPS is the only recorded frame rate that dips below the 60 FPS target, making it a borderline but acceptable choice. At 1440p, the Ultra preset runs at 83 FPS average, and the minimum at Medium is 110 FPS, so every settings tier is well above the threshold. At 1080p, Ultra averages 128 FPS, and even the most demanding preset leaves a 68 FPS buffer.

The verdict is clear: the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination is a strong performer for Minimum. At 1080p and 1440p, it delivers high refresh rates at maximum quality. At 4K, it requires a modest settings reduction to Medium to stay above 60 FPS, but the visual trade-off is minor given the game's age (released in 2014). The GPU is the deciding factor at all resolutions, and the CPU provides sufficient headroom. For a 60 Hz 4K display, Medium is the recommended settings; for 1440p or 1080p high refresh monitors, Ultra is the clear choice. The combo does not reach the top tier of the database's rankings, but it comfortably clears the playable threshold in every resolution except 4K High and Ultra.