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Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Intel Core i5-11400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers very high frame rates across all settings. The Low preset reaches an average of 303.1 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this combination. Moving up the quality ladder, the Medium preset averages 228.5 FPS, High averages 192.9 FPS, and the demanding Ultra preset still holds an average of 146.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, a drop of roughly 156 FPS, but every preset stays far above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with lower absolute numbers. Low averages 195.3 FPS, Medium averages 149.1 FPS, High averages 124.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 94.3 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent: each preset loses roughly 30 to 35 percent of its frame rate. Even the most demanding Ultra preset at 1440p remains comfortably playable, with nearly 35 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Low averages 102 FPS, Medium averages 81.5 FPS, and High averages 66.1 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 52.9 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the only resolution and preset combination where the system fails to maintain playable frame rates. The data shows a clear progression: at 4K, the gap between Medium and High is about 15 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is about 13 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the breaking point for this hardware pairing.

The recorded data does not include minimum or maximum frame rate values, only averages. This means the analysis relies entirely on average FPS figures, which typically represent the sustained performance level rather than transient spikes or drops.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals how the balance shifts between CPU and GPU responsibilities. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more prominent role because the GPU can render frames faster than the processor can feed it draw calls. This is evident in the Low preset at 1080p, where the average of 303.1 FPS represents a scenario where the GPU has relatively little work per frame, and the CPU becomes the limiting factor.

As resolution increases, the GPU workload grows and the CPU bottleneck relaxes. The difference between 1080p Low and 1440p Low is 107.8 FPS, while the difference between 1440p Low and 4K Low is 93.3 FPS. This non-linear scaling suggests that at 4K Low, the GPU is doing more of the heavy lifting, but the CPU still has enough headroom to keep the pipeline full.

The preset scaling within each resolution tells a similar story. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average by 156.3 FPS. At 1440p, the same preset jump reduces the average by 101 FPS. At 4K, the reduction is 49.1 FPS. The shrinking delta between Low and Ultra as resolution increases indicates that the GPU becomes progressively more dominant, while the CPU's contribution to overall performance diminishes.

The Intel Core i5-11400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340 and single-core score of 2024 suggest it can handle the CPU-bound scenarios found in this third-person shooter at lower resolutions. The RTX 5070, with its 6144 shading units and 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, has more than enough raw throughput for the GPU-bound scenarios at higher resolutions.

The data implies that this game at 1080p is primarily CPU-limited, especially at Low and Medium settings. At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant factor, and the Ultra preset's drop below 60 FPS highlights where the GPU begins to struggle with the combined load of high resolution and maximum quality settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 66.1 FPS. This provides a small buffer above the playability threshold, roughly 6 FPS of headroom. The Medium preset averages 81.5 FPS and also qualifies, but High is the best visual quality option that remains playable. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 52.9 FPS and should be avoided if maintaining 60 FPS is the goal.

At 2560x1440, all four presets stay above 60 FPS. The best settings are Ultra, which averages 94.3 FPS. This gives substantial headroom above the threshold, more than 34 FPS. The High preset averages 124.4 FPS, Medium averages 149.1 FPS, and Low averages 195.3 FPS, but none of these offer better visual quality than Ultra, so Ultra is the clear choice for maximum fidelity at 1440p.

At 1920x1080, every preset also stays above 60 FPS. The best settings are Ultra, with an average of 146.8 FPS. This is more than double the playability threshold, leaving significant room for frame rate fluctuations or background tasks. The High preset averages 192.9 FPS, Medium averages 228.5 FPS, and Low averages 303.1 FPS, but Ultra provides the best visual experience while still maintaining excellent performance.

The verdict data confirms these choices: for 4K, High is the best playable setting; for 1440p and 1080p, Ultra is the best playable setting.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 717 out of 3712 tested combos in this game. This places it in the top 19.3 percent of all recorded combinations, a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The percentile for the CPU alone is 71, meaning it outperforms 71 percent of all CPUs in the database. The GPU percentile is 82, meaning it outperforms 82 percent of all GPUs.

The ranking suggests that this combo sits in the upper tier of tested systems, though not at the very top. The 3712 combos include a wide range of hardware, from entry-level integrated graphics to flagship multi-GPU setups. Being in the 717th position indicates that this pairing is well above average, but there is still a significant performance gap to the top-ranked systems.

The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 71, which aligns with its position as a mid-range 6-core processor. The GPU's percentile of 82 reflects the RTX 5070's high-end status. The combination of a 71st percentile CPU and 82nd percentile GPU produces a system that ranks in the 19th percentile overall, suggesting that the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing and that the CPU may hold back the GPU in some scenarios.

This is particularly relevant at 1080p, where the CPU has more influence on frame rates. The 303.1 FPS at Low settings is impressive, but a stronger CPU might push even higher. At 4K, the CPU matters less, and the GPU's 82nd percentile ranking becomes the dominant factor.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120, which is 0.3 percent lower. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, which is 0.4 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, which is 0.6 percent higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, which is 0.6 percent lower. These four processors all fall within a 1.2 percent range of the i5-11400F, meaning they would produce nearly identical CPU-bound performance in this game.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40377. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40318, which is 0.1 percent lower. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063, which is 0.8 percent lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870, which is 1.2 percent higher. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568, which is 2 percent lower. These four GPUs all fall within a 3.2 percent range of the RTX 5070, meaning they would produce nearly identical GPU-bound performance.

If a user swapped the i5-11400F for any of the four rival CPUs, the frame rates would change by less than 1 percent. If a user swapped the RTX 5070 for any of the four rival GPUs, the frame rates would change by at most 2 percent. The practical implication is that these alternative components would behave essentially the same in this game, with the same playability profile across resolutions and presets.

The closest CPU rival is the AMD EPYC 7H12 at 0.3 percent lower score, and the closest GPU rival is the AMD Radeon Pro 580 at 0.1 percent lower score. These would be the most direct substitutes for the components in this combo.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 52.9 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 66.1 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 average 94.3 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. All four presets at 1440p are playable, but Ultra offers the best visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the threshold.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at the same preset?

A: At Low settings, 1080p averages 303.1 FPS while 4K averages 102 FPS, a difference of 201.1 FPS. At High settings, 1080p averages 192.9 FPS while 4K averages 66.1 FPS, a difference of 126.8 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is more influential at 1080p. The Low preset reaches 303.1 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that puts pressure on the CPU to deliver draw calls. The CPU ranks in the 71st percentile, while the GPU ranks in the 82nd percentile, indicating the CPU is the weaker component in this pairing.

Q: What is the rank of this combo among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 717 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 19.3 percent of all systems in the database. This is a strong result, though not at the very top tier.

Q: Are there any settings where this system falls below 60 FPS?

A: Yes. Only the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 falls below 60 FPS, averaging 52.9 FPS. Every other combination of resolution and preset stays above the playability threshold.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Minimum successfully across most of the tested configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 146.8 FPS and the Low preset reaching 303.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging 94.3 FPS and Low averaging 195.3 FPS. The system has enough performance for high refresh rate monitors at both 1080p and 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced. The Low preset averages 102 FPS, Medium averages 81.5 FPS, and High averages 66.1 FPS, all of which clear the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 52.9 FPS, which is not playable according to the 60 FPS standard. For 4K gaming, users should stick to High settings or lower to maintain smooth performance.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p and 1440p can run the game at maximum settings with excellent frame rates, while 4K can run the game at High settings but not Ultra. The system ranks 717 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it well above average. The GPU is the stronger component in this pairing, and the CPU provides adequate support for the frame rates observed. This is a capable combination for Minimum, with the only notable limitation being 4K Ultra settings.