Minimum

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a solid 1080p gaming experience for Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. Benchmark data shows this combination achieves playable frame rates at 2560x1440 and 1920x1080, with performance scaling predictably across settings. At 3840x2160, the combo falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at every preset tested. The data indicates the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest resolution at which this combo can play Minimum at 60 FPS or above?*

A: The highest resolution with playable settings is 2560x1440, where High, Low, and Medium presets all clear the 60 FPS threshold. The best performance at this resolution is 63.3 FPS on High settings.

Q: Can this PC handle Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 76.5 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold. In fact, all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) exceed 60 FPS at this resolution.

*Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations for Minimum?*

A: The combination ranks 2954 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the lower third of all systems tested. This percentile position reflects its mid-range hardware tier, but the measured FPS data shows it remains viable for most gaming scenarios.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 100 FPS, while Ultra drops to 47.4 FPS. This represents a performance reduction of more than half when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable with any settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even the Low preset only reaches 54.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset drops to 27.4 FPS, making this resolution unsuitable for smooth gameplay with this hardware.

Q: Which component has more headroom at 1920x1080?

A: The data suggests the CPU has substantial headroom at 1080p, as the frame rate scales significantly with GPU load. Moving from Low (156 FPS) to Ultra (76.5 FPS) shows the GPU becoming the bottleneck, while the Intel Core i5-14400F maintains consistent performance across all presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination ranks 2954 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places the system in the 20th percentile of all configurations tested, meaning roughly 80% of tested systems outperform it. However, ranking alone does not tell the full story—the measured FPS data reveals a more nuanced picture of capability.

At 1920x1080, this combo performs exceptionally well relative to its rank. The Ultra preset delivers 76.5 FPS, which is 27.5% above the 60 FPS threshold. This suggests that while the hardware may not be top-tier by synthetic benchmarks, it is well-matched for this specific game's requirements. The rank of 2954 reflects performance across all resolutions and settings, including the unplayable 4K results, which drag down the overall standing.

The 2560x1440 results reinforce the mid-range positioning. High settings achieve 63.3 FPS, barely clearing the playable threshold, while Medium reaches 76.3 FPS. These numbers indicate that the combo sits right at the edge of comfortable 1440p gaming—playable but with limited headroom for demanding scenes. At 3840x2160, the system falls firmly into unplayable territory across all presets, which is consistent with its overall rank among tested combos.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, which scores 32233 versus the Core i5-14400F's 32279, a delta of 0.1%. The Intel Core i9-11900 is nearly identical at 32226 (0.2% delta), while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354 (-0.2% delta). The Intel Core i7-12800H trails slightly at 32121 (0.5% delta). Systems built with these processors would deliver nearly indistinguishable performance in Minimum, assuming the same GPU.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6600's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro K6000, which scores 19030 against the RX 6600's 19036 (0% delta). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile scores 19049 (-0.1% delta), and the NVIDIA Tesla K20m scores 19089 (-0.3% delta). The NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation is slightly behind at 18954 (0.4% delta). Any of these GPUs paired with a comparable CPU would produce similar frame rates in Minimum at the tested settings.

For practical purposes, swapping the Core i5-14400F for any of these rival CPUs would change performance by less than 1% based on benchmark deltas. The GPU alternatives are similarly close, with all four rivals within 0.4% of the RX 6600's average score. This means users with these alternative components can expect nearly identical FPS results across all resolutions and presets tested.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers the question: yes, this PC can run Minimum at playable frame rates, but with important caveats based on resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with every preset tested, from Low (156 FPS) to Ultra (76.5 FPS). This makes 1080p the sweet spot for this combination, offering full flexibility in visual quality settings.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable but with reduced options. The verdict data lists High, Low, and Medium as playable settings, with High being the best at 63.3 FPS. Ultra falls below the threshold at 47.4 FPS, so users at this resolution must compromise on visual fidelity to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is clear: no playable settings exist. Even the Low preset only reaches 54.9 FPS, which is 8.5% below the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset at 27.4 FPS is less than half the playable threshold. The data indicates that 4K gaming is not viable with this hardware for Minimum.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals which component dominates at each setting level. At 1920x1080, the GPU is clearly the primary constraint. The frame rate drops from 156 FPS at Low to 76.5 FPS at Ultra—a 79.5 FPS reduction that directly correlates with increased GPU workload. The CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, has ample headroom to feed the GPU at this resolution, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at Low settings.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. The frame rates scale similarly to 1080p but with lower absolute values: 100 FPS at Low down to 47.4 FPS at Ultra. This pattern indicates the GPU is still the limiting factor, but the increased pixel count reduces the CPU's ability to maintain maximum frame rates. The 100 FPS at Low suggests the CPU can still push beyond 100 FPS, but the GPU's rendering capacity caps performance at lower values as settings increase.

At 3840x2160, the GPU bottleneck becomes severe. Even at Low settings, the system only achieves 54.9 FPS, indicating the RX 6600's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the pixel throughput required at 4K. The CPU's role diminishes almost entirely at this resolution, as the GPU cannot process frames fast enough to utilize the processor's full capabilities. The data shows the GPU is the dominant factor in determining playability across all resolutions and presets tested.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS or above is Ultra, delivering an average of 76.5 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while still maintaining 27.5% headroom above the playable threshold. For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, Low settings reach 156 FPS, but the Ultra preset offers the best balance of quality and performance.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, with an average of 63.3 FPS. This barely clears the 60 FPS threshold, leaving only 5.5% headroom for demanding scenes. Medium offers more comfortable performance at 76.3 FPS, but High provides the best visual quality among playable options. The data shows Ultra at 47.4 FPS is not viable at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, no settings achieve 60 FPS, so there is no recommended configuration. The closest option is Low at 54.9 FPS, which falls 8.5% short of the playable threshold. Users attempting 4K should either reduce resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values across all four presets are as follows: Low delivers 156 FPS, Medium achieves 116.8 FPS, High reaches 99.5 FPS, and Ultra produces 76.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 51% reduction in frame rate, consistent with the increasing GPU workload at higher quality settings.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are: Low at 100 FPS, Medium at 76.3 FPS, High at 63.3 FPS, and Ultra at 47.4 FPS. The step from High to Ultra is particularly steep, dropping 25.1% from an already modest 63.3 FPS to an unplayable 47.4 FPS. This suggests Ultra settings introduce rendering effects that disproportionately impact the RX 6600's performance.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are: Low at 54.9 FPS, Medium at 40.3 FPS, High at 36.9 FPS, and Ultra at 27.4 FPS. All four presets fall below the 60 FPS threshold, with even the lowest settings failing to provide playable performance. The gap between Low and Ultra is 27.5 FPS, representing a 50.1% reduction. Notably, the data includes no minimum or maximum FPS values for any resolution or setting, so analysis is limited to average frame rates only.