Minimum

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is a capable desktop combination for Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. Benchmark data shows this combo handles the game well at standard resolutions, though 4K Ultra remains out of reach. The measured FPS figures provide a clear picture of what to expect across different settings and resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra. The measured average at 1080p Ultra is 85.2 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a comfortable margin. This means players can max out the game’s visual quality at Full HD without worrying about frame rate drops below the target.

Moving up to 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, delivering an average of 73.3 FPS. The higher resolution demands more from the GPU, so Ultra at 1440p only reaches 56.9 FPS on average, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows that High is the sweet spot for 1440p, balancing visual fidelity with smooth performance.

At 3840x2160, no settings preset achieves an average of 60 FPS. The closest option is Low, which produces 59.3 FPS on average, just barely missing the playable threshold. Since the verdict for 4K lists no playable settings, there is no “best” preset at this resolution—the combination cannot consistently hold 60 FPS regardless of the quality level chosen.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU benchmarks place the Intel Core i5-14400F among a tight cluster of rivals. Its average benchmark score of 32279 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, which scores 32233 with a delta of 0.1%. The Intel Core i9-11900 comes in at 32226 (0.2% slower), while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354 (0.2% faster). The Intel Core i7-12800H trails slightly at 32121, 0.5% below the i5-14400F. For gaming workloads in Minimum, any of these CPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates, as the performance difference is within a fraction of a percent.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT has an average benchmark score of 19765. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla K40m at 19885 (-0.6% delta), the AMD FirePro D300 at 19637 (0.7% delta), and the AMD FirePro W7000 at 19905 (-0.7% delta). The NVIDIA Quadro K5200 scores 19602, which is 0.8% lower. These professional-grade cards are not typical gaming hardware, but the benchmark data indicates they would deliver similar raw performance in Minimum at the settings tested.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, with average frame rates reported for each combination.

At 3840x2160, the results show a steady decline as settings increase. Low settings produce an average of 59.3 FPS, Medium drops to 47.1 FPS, High falls to 37.1 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 30.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial—nearly doubling the frame rate at the lowest preset. None of these averages meet the 60 FPS playable threshold, though Low comes within 0.7 FPS of it.

At 2560x1440, the picture improves considerably. Low settings hit 112.7 FPS on average, Medium delivers 88.5 FPS, High achieves 73.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 56.9 FPS. The transition from High to Ultra is the steepest, representing a drop of 16.4 FPS, while the move from Medium to High costs 15.2 FPS. The step from Low to Medium reduces performance by 24.2 FPS, which is the largest single-tier drop at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the combination shows its strongest performance. Low settings reach 175.9 FPS on average, Medium delivers 135.9 FPS, High produces 111.8 FPS, and Ultra still manages 85.2 FPS. Even at the most demanding preset, the frame rate is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling between presets is consistent: each step up costs roughly 24 to 27 FPS, with the Low-to-Medium transition being the largest at 40 FPS.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly shows that this PC can run Minimum at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at 85.2 FPS average. This gives players full freedom to choose visual quality without compromising smoothness.

At 2560x1440, three presets clear the 60 FPS threshold: Low at 112.7 FPS, Medium at 88.5 FPS, and High at 73.3 FPS. Ultra at 1440p falls short at 56.9 FPS, so it is not recommended if maintaining 60 FPS is a priority. The best playable setting at 1440p is High.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is unambiguous: no settings preset is playable. Low comes closest at 59.3 FPS, but that is still below the threshold. Players targeting 4K would need to either reduce resolution or upgrade the GPU.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high across all presets, and the differences between settings are relatively moderate. The GPU is likely the limiting factor, but the CPU has enough headroom to feed it effectively.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop by roughly 35-40% compared to 1080p at the same settings. For example, High goes from 111.8 FPS at 1080p to 73.3 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 34.4%. This scaling suggests the GPU is becoming more dominant, as the increased pixel count directly impacts the render workload.

At 3840x2160, the drop is even more pronounced. High at 4K produces 37.1 FPS compared to 73.3 FPS at 1440p, a 49.4% decrease. The Ultra preset at 4K (30.8 FPS) is barely half of the 1080p Ultra figure (85.2 FPS). This steep scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s role diminishes as the pixel count rises.

The CPU’s influence is most visible at 1080p Low, where the frame rate reaches 175.9 FPS. At such high rates, the CPU’s single-thread and multi-thread performance matters more, as the GPU has less work per frame. At 4K, the GPU saturates well before the CPU becomes a limiting factor, so the i5-14400F’s capabilities are less consequential.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 85.2, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. All presets at 1080p are playable.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: High is the best playable preset, delivering 73.3 FPS on average. Ultra at 1440p only reaches 56.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only achieve 59.3 FPS on average, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. No preset at 4K is playable.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F scores 32279 on average, which is within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, Intel Core i9-11900, AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS, and Intel Core i7-12800H. Performance differences are negligible.

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

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT scores 19765 on average. The NVIDIA Tesla K40m is 0.6% faster, the AMD FirePro W7000 is 0.7% faster, while the AMD FirePro D300 is 0.7% slower and the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 is 0.8% slower.

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

A: The measured average FPS at 1080p Medium is 135.9, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and offers a smooth experience.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 2457 out of 3712 tested combos. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the overall distribution. The ranking reflects the hardware’s mid-range positioning: the CPU sits in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. The combo’s rank suggests that while it handles 1080p and 1440p well, many other tested configurations deliver higher frame rates, particularly at 4K where this setup falls short of the playable threshold.