Minimum

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 delivers a wide performance spread in Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. The recorded data shows a system that is clearly capable at lower resolutions and settings, but one that begins to strain under the load of 4K and maximum image quality presets. The benchmark results provide a clear picture of where this combination excels and where its limits lie.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces its strongest frame rates. The Low preset averages 179 FPS, which is more than enough for any display. Moving to High settings, the average drops to 115 FPS, still a very smooth experience. The Medium preset records an average of 137 FPS, with a minimum of 117 FPS and a maximum of 158 FPS, showing consistent frame pacing. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still manages an average of 88 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected scaling pressure. The Low preset averages 116 FPS, while High settings deliver 74 FPS. The Medium preset averages 88 FPS, with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 102 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to an average of 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. This indicates that the Ultra preset at 1440p is where the system begins to lose its grip on smooth frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. The Low preset is the only option that clears 60 FPS, averaging 62 FPS. The Medium preset averages 48 FPS, with a minimum of 41 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS, meaning it never reaches the playable threshold. High settings drop to an average of 40 FPS, and Ultra falls to 30 FPS. The data shows a clear pattern: 4K is only viable on the lowest settings, and even then the margin above 60 FPS is slim.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 62 FPS. This is the only playable option at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the best settings that maintain 60 FPS or higher is High, averaging 74 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 57 FPS, so High is the ceiling for smooth gameplay.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 88 FPS. This allows for the maximum visual quality at the most common gaming resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can the RTX 5050 handle 4K in this game?

A: Only at the Low preset, which averages 62 FPS. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 48, 40, and 30 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the best resolution for a locked 60 FPS experience with high visual quality?

A: 2560x1440 with High settings delivers an average of 74 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings average 88 FPS.

Q: How does the Medium preset perform at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 averages 88 FPS, with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 102 FPS. This is a very stable and playable configuration.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at any resolution?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 the Ultra preset averages 88 FPS. At 2560x1440 it averages 57 FPS, just below the 60 FPS mark, and at 3840x2160 it averages only 30 FPS.

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

A: The highest average is 179 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: No, the recorded data shows all presets at 1920x1080 stay above 60 FPS. The lowest average is 88 FPS at Ultra, and the Medium preset's minimum is 117 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals from the database include the AMD EPYC 7H12, which scores 0.3% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U, which scores 0.6% higher. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 0.4% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 0.6% lower. These differences are negligible, meaning any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in this game.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, which scores 0.6% lower, and the AMD Radeon HD 8970M, which scores 1% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT scores 1.6% higher, and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile scores 1.6% lower. These deltas are all within a couple of percentage points, so any of these graphics cards would produce very similar frame rates to the RTX 5050 in Minimum.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's overall ranking for Minimum, this specific combination of CPU and GPU ranks 2274 out of 3712 tested combos. This places it in the lower half of all systems tested for this game. The percentile data for the individual components shows the CPU at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 66th percentile among all GPUs. The combo ranking suggests that while each component is reasonably capable on its own, the pairing does not boost the system into the top tier for this particular title.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum successfully, but the experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) average above 60 FPS, with Ultra delivering 88 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this combination.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on Low, Medium, and High presets, with High averaging 74 FPS. The Ultra preset falls just short at 57 FPS, so players should avoid it for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 62 FPS. All other presets fall below 60 FPS, with Ultra dropping to 30 FPS. The verdict is clear: for 4K gaming, the system is severely limited, but for 1080p and even 1440p, it provides a solid experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high across all settings, from 179 FPS at Low to 88 FPS at Ultra. The delta between Low and Ultra is 91 FPS, indicating that the GPU is being exercised more as settings increase. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears sufficient to feed the GPU at these frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the gap between Low (116 FPS) and Ultra (57 FPS) is 59 FPS. The scaling here shows that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as pixel count rises. The Medium preset at 88 FPS, with a minimum of 75 FPS, shows the system handling a balanced load well.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops dramatically. The difference between Low (62 FPS) and Ultra (30 FPS) is 32 FPS, and all presets except Low fail to reach 60 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at 4K, as the higher pixel count demands far more from the graphics card than from the processor. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, while the GPU's workload grows. The data suggests that for 1080p and 1440p, the combination is well balanced, but at 4K, the RTX 5050 is the clear constraining factor.