Minimum

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a clear performance profile for Minimum: it is a solid 1080p and 1440p setup, but it falls short of the 60 FPS target at 4K on any preset. Benchmark results indicate that the combination ranks 2758 out of 3712 recorded hardware combos for this title, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. At 1440p, the system can run High settings at 69 FPS average, while at 1080p it can push all the way to Ultra at 82 FPS average. The data shows a steep drop-off at 2160p, where even Low settings only reach 58 FPS average, just below the playable threshold. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, and optimal settings for each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p): The recorded data shows the strongest performance at this resolution. On Low settings, the average frame rate hits 166 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings still deliver a very high 127 FPS average, with a minimum of 108 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS. High settings produce 107 FPS average. Ultra settings, the most demanding preset, still achieve 82 FPS average, comfortably above the 60 FPS line. No minimum or maximum values were recorded for Low, High, or Ultra at 1080p, but the averages alone indicate a smooth experience across all presets.

2560x1440 (1440p): Performance remains strong at this resolution, though the drop from 1080p is noticeable. Low settings average 107 FPS, matching the 1080p High result. Medium settings average 82 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 94 FPS. High settings average 69 FPS, still above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings fall below the line at 53 FPS average. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a reduction of roughly 35% in average FPS across comparable presets, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario.

3840x2160 (4K): The system struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K. Low settings average 58 FPS, just under the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 44 FPS, with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 51 FPS. High settings drop to 37 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall to 28 FPS average. No minimum or maximum values were recorded for Low, High, or Ultra at this resolution. The data shows that even the least demanding preset fails to clear the 60 FPS bar, making 4K unplayable by the database's standard.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Intel Core i5-14400F, with 10 cores and 16 threads, has a strong synthetic profile, scoring 21645 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3055 in singlecore. It sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32279. This CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU in Minimum. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 256-bit bus, has an average benchmark score of 16361, placing it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. The GPU is the primary bottleneck in this pairing, especially at higher resolutions.

The FPS scaling between resolutions confirms this. At 1080p, the system achieves 166 FPS on Low, which suggests the CPU has ample headroom. Moving to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 107 FPS, a 36% reduction. Moving to 4K Low, it drops further to 58 FPS, another 46% reduction. This pattern indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU workload grows faster than the CPU workload, and the RX 5700 XT becomes the limiting factor. At 1080p, the CPU can push the GPU to its maximum output; at 1440p and 4K, the GPU's raw throughput caps the frame rate.

The preset scaling also points to GPU dominance. At 1080p, going from Low to Ultra reduces the average FPS from 166 to 82, a 51% drop, which is entirely consistent with increased GPU load. The CPU's performance, measured at 32279 average benchmark score, does not change with graphics settings. The recorded data shows that the CPU is never the limiting factor in this game, even at 1080p Low where the frame rate is highest.

Best Settings per Resolution

1920x1080: The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 82 FPS. This is the recommended setting for a 1080p display. High settings also work well at 107 FPS, but the data shows no reason to sacrifice visual quality when Ultra remains well above the threshold.

2560x1440: The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 69 FPS. Medium settings average 82 FPS and Low settings average 107 FPS, but High offers the best visual fidelity while still clearing the 60 FPS line. Ultra settings at 53 FPS are not recommended, as they fall below the playable threshold.

3840x2160: No preset achieves 60 FPS or higher. Low settings come closest at 58 FPS average, but the database records no playable settings for this resolution. The verdict lists no playable settings and no best settings for 4K.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 1080p with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. The recorded data shows Ultra settings at 1920x1080 produce an average of 82 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict confirms Ultra is playable at this resolution.

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

A: High settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 69 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. Medium and Low also work, but High provides the best visual quality without dropping below the threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No. The data shows that at 3840x2160, even Low settings average only 58 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra average 44, 37, and 28 FPS respectively. The verdict lists no playable settings for 4K.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32279. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, scores 32233, a delta of 0.1%. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226, a delta of 0.2%. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354, a delta of -0.2%. The Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32121, a delta of 0.5%. These differences are negligible.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 16361. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 16351, a delta of 0.1%. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 16408, a delta of -0.3%. The AMD Radeon PRO W7500 scores 16415, a delta of -0.3%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 scores 16504, a delta of -0.9%. All rivals are within 1% of the RX 5700 XT in average score.

Q: What frame rates can I expect on Medium settings at 1080p?

A: The recorded data shows Medium settings at 1920x1080 produce an average of 127 FPS, with a minimum of 108 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are all within 0.5% of the Intel Core i5-14400F's average benchmark score of 32279. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (32233, 0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i9-11900 (32226, 0.2% delta) would behave nearly identically in Minimum. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (32354, -0.2% delta) is slightly stronger, while the Intel Core i7-12800H (32121, 0.5% delta) is marginally weaker. In practice, any of these CPUs would deliver the same frame rates as the i5-14400F in this game, as the GPU is the limiting factor.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16361 average score) has rivals that are similarly close. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (16351, 0.1% delta) is the closest match. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (16408, -0.3% delta) and the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 (16415, -0.3% delta) are also within a fraction of a percent. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 (16504, -0.9% delta) is slightly ahead, but the difference is under 1%. All of these GPUs would produce nearly the same FPS in Minimum as the RX 5700 XT.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Minimum at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra settings achieving 82 FPS average. At 2560x1440, High, Medium, and Low are playable, with High reaching 69 FPS average. Ultra at 1440p falls to 53 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, no preset clears 60 FPS; Low tops out at 58 FPS average.

The verdict by resolution confirms this: 1080p lists Ultra as the best playable setting at 82 FPS, 1440p lists High as the best playable setting at 69 FPS, and 4K lists no playable settings. The Intel Core i5-14400F provides ample CPU headroom, but the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the bottleneck above 1080p. For a 1080p or 1440p monitor, this system is a capable choice for Minimum, provided you stick to High settings or lower at 1440p and Ultra at 1080p. For 4K, the hardware simply does not have enough GPU throughput to maintain playable frame rates.