Minimum

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Minimum shows a combination that delivers strong frame rates across most resolutions and settings, with the only significant compromise appearing at 4K Ultra. At 1920x1080, the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combo produces 280.3 FPS on Low settings, 213.8 FPS on Medium, 176.8 FPS on High, and 137.3 FPS on Ultra. Every 1080p preset clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a wide margin, with even the most demanding preset retaining more than double the minimum acceptable frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with expected reductions. Low settings deliver 181.9 FPS, Medium drops to 137.7 FPS, High produces 112.9 FPS, and Ultra still maintains 86.7 FPS. All four presets at 1440p remain comfortably playable, and the margin above 60 FPS ranges from roughly 27 FPS at Ultra to over 120 FPS at Low. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a performance cost of approximately 35% to 37% across matching presets, which is consistent with the increased pixel workload.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes meaningfully. Low settings yield 95.9 FPS, Medium drops to 71.5 FPS, and High manages 60.5 FPS, all of which remain at or above the playability threshold. Ultra, however, falls to 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. The 4K data reveals that this combo can handle Minimum at 4K with High settings as the ceiling, but Ultra requires a frame rate sacrifice that many users would find unacceptable. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is 12.5 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 11 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset imposes a steep penalty at this resolution.

The database does not include min or max frame rate values for any resolution or preset, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. The recorded averages are consistent and show no anomalous spikes or drops that would suggest instability. The overall trend across all three resolutions confirms that lower settings yield proportionally higher frame rates, and the RTX 4070's performance headroom is most evident at 1080p where even Ultra exceeds 130 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 939 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places the configuration in roughly the 75th percentile of all recorded combinations, meaning it outperforms about three-quarters of the systems in the database for this specific game. The percentile ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's 71st percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 81st percentile among all graphics cards, with the combo ranking slightly below the GPU's individual percentile due to the CPU's comparatively lower position.

The rank of 939 in a field of 3712 combos indicates that this pairing is above average but not exceptional within the broader database. Systems ranked higher likely combine faster processors with similarly powerful or more powerful graphics cards, while systems ranked lower may use weaker CPUs or GPUs that bottleneck performance in Minimum. The gap between this combo's rank and the top of the list is substantial, but the practical impact is limited because the measured frame rates already exceed the playability threshold at every resolution except 4K Ultra.

The data shows that the combo's ranking is driven more by the GPU than the CPU. The RTX 4070's 81st percentile among all GPUs is higher than the i5-11400F's 71st percentile among all CPUs, and the game's performance scaling across resolutions suggests that the graphics card bears most of the workload. At 4K, where the GPU is typically the limiting factor, the combo still achieves playable frame rates up to High settings, which reinforces the GPU's dominant role in this pairing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly to the i5-11400F and RTX 4070. For the CPU, the AMD EPYC 7H12 has an average benchmark score of 17120, which is 0.3% higher than the i5-11400F's score, making it effectively equivalent in synthetic performance. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, which is 0.4% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, 0.6% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, 0.6% lower. These four processors bracket the i5-11400F within a narrow performance band, so any of them paired with the RTX 4070 would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show similar clustering. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 has an average score of 37628, just 0.1% lower than the RTX 4070's 37648. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, 0.4% lower, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, 1.3% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3% higher. These delta percentages are small enough that in-game performance differences would be minimal, likely within a few frames per second at any given resolution and preset.

A system with the i5-11400F and any of these rival GPUs would deliver frame rates very close to the measured values. Conversely, pairing the RTX 4070 with one of the rival CPUs would also produce similar results, assuming no other bottleneck exists. The practical takeaway is that this combo sits in a dense cluster of hardware with comparable performance, and users upgrading from any of these alternatives would see little change in Minimum.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, up to High settings. The recorded data shows 60.5 FPS at 4K High, 71.5 FPS at 4K Medium, and 95.9 FPS at 4K Low. Ultra at 4K drops to 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce 86.7 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the highest preset available and remains fully playable, so there is no need to lower settings at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to nearby processors in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-11400F scores 17177 on average, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD EPYC 7H12, 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i5-12450H, 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, and 0.6% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 significantly faster than its closest GPU rivals?

A: No, the differences are small. The RTX 4070 scores 37648, which is 0.1% higher than the Tesla P4, 0.4% higher than the Radeon RX Vega 56, 1.3% higher than the Radeon PRO W6400, and 1.3% lower than the RTX 4080 Mobile.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p on Ultra settings?

A: The recorded average is 137.3 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold. Even the most demanding preset at 1080p leaves substantial performance headroom.

Q: Does this combo rank highly among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 939 out of 3712 combos, placing it in the upper quarter of tested configurations. The GPU ranks in the 81st percentile and the CPU in the 71st percentile, with the combo performing above average overall.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals which component matters more for Minimum. At 1920x1080, the average frame rate across all presets is heavily influenced by the GPU, but the CPU still contributes significantly. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p reduces FPS from 280.3 to 137.3, a 51% drop, which indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck when settings are raised. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, has enough headroom to feed the RTX 4070 at these frame rates, as evidenced by the high averages even at Low settings.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. The same Low to Ultra transition drops FPS from 181.9 to 86.7, a 52% reduction. The absolute frame rates are lower than at 1080p, which is expected given the increased pixel count, but the proportional drop is similar. This consistency suggests that the CPU is not becoming a limiting factor at 1440p; the GPU is simply working harder to render more pixels.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the performance equation. The Low to Ultra transition drops FPS from 95.9 to 48, a 50% reduction, but the absolute numbers are much lower. The 4K results show that the RTX 4070 is the definitive bottleneck at this resolution, as the CPU's workload does not scale significantly with resolution. The fact that High settings still achieve 60.5 FPS while Ultra falls to 48 FPS indicates that the GPU's rendering capacity is the deciding factor, not the CPU's processing speed.

The data shows that the CPU matters most at lower resolutions and settings where frame rates are very high. At 1080p Low, the i5-11400F must sustain 280.3 FPS, which requires strong single-thread performance. At higher resolutions and settings, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint, and the CPU's influence diminishes. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as 2981 in PassMark single-thread and 2024 in Cinebench R23 single-core, support its ability to handle the demands of Minimum at high frame rates without holding back the RTX 4070.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which delivers 137.3 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and it remains far above the 60 FPS playability threshold. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution, as even the heaviest configuration provides more than double the minimum acceptable frame rate.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best choice, producing 86.7 FPS. This stays above the 60 FPS threshold with a comfortable margin of 26.7 FPS. The visual quality improvement from High to Ultra is worth the frame rate cost, since the result remains fully playable.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, with an average of 60.5 FPS. This is the highest preset that stays at or above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium delivers 71.5 FPS and Low delivers 95.9 FPS, but High offers the best visual fidelity while still meeting the playability requirement. Ultra at 4K falls to 48 FPS, which is below the threshold, so it should be avoided at this resolution.

The overall recommendation is straightforward: use Ultra at 1080p and 1440p, and use High at 4K. The combo provides playable performance at every resolution, with only the 4K Ultra preset requiring a reduction in quality. For users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, the 4K Low preset at 95.9 FPS offers a smoother experience, but the High preset at 60.5 FPS is the most balanced option for 4K displays.