Minimum

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a robust performance profile for Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. Benchmark results show this combination is comfortably capable of high refresh rate gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a more conservative settings approach to maintain smooth frame rates. The data indicates a clear scaling pattern where resolution impacts performance more dramatically than preset changes, pointing to the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 105 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making the highest settings viable for competitive play. The frame rate is more than sufficient for a smooth experience, though users with 144Hz displays may prefer Medium or High presets to push closer to 164 FPS or 137 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again achieves the highest visual quality while remaining playable, with an average of 68 FPS. This is a tighter margin over the 60 FPS threshold compared to 1080p, but it still clears the bar by 8 FPS. The data shows this resolution is the sweet spot for balancing fidelity and performance, as the High preset runs at 89 FPS and Medium at 106 FPS, offering even more overhead for those who prioritize frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is Low, which produces an average of 74 FPS. The Medium preset falls just short at 57 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold, while High and Ultra dip to 48 FPS and 36 FPS respectively. This means 4K gaming is possible, but only with reduced detail settings. The frame rate at Low is still above 60 FPS, providing a functional experience, though the visual compromise is significant.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 achieves an average of 105 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gameplay?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, only the Low preset maintains an average above 60 FPS, hitting 74 FPS. The Medium preset averages 57 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: How much performance difference is there between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 138 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 68 FPS. This represents a drop of 70 FPS, or roughly a 51% reduction in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 4K?

A: The performance scaling suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The frame rate drops from 74 FPS at Low to 36 FPS at Ultra, a 38 FPS swing driven entirely by graphical settings, indicating the Radeon RX 7700 is the primary constraint at this resolution.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 164 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 139 FPS and a maximum of 188 FPS. This provides a very smooth experience with minimal frame dips.

Q: Does this combo rank highly among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 1717 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the 46th percentile. This indicates it performs better than a slight majority of tested systems, though it is not near the top tier.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination holds a rank of 1717 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This position places it just below the midpoint of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 46% of tested systems perform better. The ranking reflects a balanced mid-range setup rather than a high-end enthusiast build. The CPU itself sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 58th percentile among all GPUs, suggesting the processor is relatively stronger than the graphics card in this pairing. For a game released in 2014, this rank is more than adequate, as the measured frame rates show consistent performance far above the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p and 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a full range of settings results. The Ultra preset averages 105 FPS. The High preset averages 137 FPS. The Medium preset averages 164 FPS, with a minimum of 139 FPS and a maximum of 188 FPS. The Low preset produces the highest average at 214 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 109 FPS drop, demonstrating a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and performance.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 68 FPS. The High preset averages 89 FPS. The Medium preset averages 106 FPS, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS. The Low preset averages 138 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 70 FPS, showing that resolution scaling magnifies the impact of settings changes compared to 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 36 FPS. The High preset averages 48 FPS. The Medium preset averages 57 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS. The Low preset averages 74 FPS. At this resolution, only Low clears the 60 FPS threshold. The difference between Low and Ultra is 38 FPS, a narrower margin than at lower resolutions, but the absolute values are much lower, indicating the GPU is nearing its limits.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear pattern of GPU dominance as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the performance scaling between Low and Ultra shows a 109 FPS difference, driven by graphical settings. The CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, provides ample processing power to avoid bottlenecking at this resolution. The single-core and multi-core benchmark scores, such as 3055 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 21645 in multi-core, indicate strong headroom for a 2014 title.

At 2560x1440, the frame rate drop from Low to Ultra is 70 FPS, a smaller absolute difference than at 1080p. This suggests the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor, as the higher pixel count increases the load on the Radeon RX 7700. The GPU’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient, but the rendering workload at 1440p starts to cap the performance gains from lowering settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the primary constraint. The frame rate at Ultra is 36 FPS, and even at Low it only reaches 74 FPS. The CPU’s role diminishes further, as the resolution puts the entire burden on the graphics card. The 25.18 TFLOPS FP32 compute performance of the RX 7700 is not enough to maintain high settings at 4K. The scaling between resolutions at the same settings confirms this: at Low, the frame rate drops from 214 FPS at 1080p to 138 FPS at 1440p, then to 74 FPS at 4K. This consistent halving of performance with each resolution step is a classic GPU-bound signature.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear. At 1920x1080, this PC runs Minimum exceptionally well, with all presets exceeding 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 105 FPS, making it fully playable and suitable for high refresh rate monitors. At 2560x1440, the system also clears the 60 FPS threshold on every preset, including Ultra at 68 FPS. This makes 1440p a viable option for users who want higher visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The only playable setting is Low, which averages 74 FPS. The Medium preset falls short at 57 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, and High and Ultra are not viable at 48 FPS and 36 FPS respectively. For 4K gaming, users must accept reduced detail to maintain playable frame rates. Overall, this combination is an excellent choice for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K as a secondary option at lower settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, several processors offer nearly identical average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32233, a delta of 0.1% from the i5-14400F’s average of 32279. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226, a 0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32121, a 0.5% difference. These CPUs would behave similarly in Minimum, providing nearly identical frame rates, as the game is unlikely to be CPU-bound at most settings.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a wider spread. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, a -0.1% delta from the RX 7700’s average of 15852. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, which is 1% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679, a 1.1% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, a 1.7% difference. These cards would produce comparable frame rates in Minimum, with the RTX 3060 Ti potentially offering slightly better performance at 4K due to its higher average score, though the difference is marginal. Users with any of these alternatives can expect similar gameplay experiences, with the RX 7700 sitting in the middle of this performance band.