Minimum

This Core i5-14400F and RTX 4080 pairing delivers a benchmark result that slots into the top 7% of all tested configurations for Minimum, ranking 246th out of 3712 combinations. The data shows a system with enormous headroom at standard resolutions, but the 4K Ultra result is worth a closer look before dismissing it.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, with only the Medium preset providing complete min/max/avg figures across all resolutions.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 356 FPS average
• High: 229 FPS average
• Medium: 273 FPS average, with a minimum of 232 FPS and a maximum of 313 FPS
• Ultra: 174 FPS average

At 1080p, the jump from Low to Medium costs 83 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High costs another 44 FPS. The step from High to Ultra is less punishing, dropping 55 FPS to 174 FPS average. The Medium preset's 232 FPS minimum is still far above the 60 FPS playable threshold, meaning even the heaviest scenes at 1080p Medium stay smooth.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 230 FPS average
• High: 148 FPS average
• Medium: 176 FPS average, with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 202 FPS
• Ultra: 112 FPS average

Scaling from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by roughly 35-40% across all presets. The Low preset drops from 356 to 230 FPS, Ultra drops from 174 to 112 FPS. The Medium preset's spread between 149 and 202 FPS shows a 53 FPS range, which is wider than at 1080p but still entirely above the 60 FPS threshold.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 124 FPS average
• High: 79 FPS average
• Medium: 95 FPS average, with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 109 FPS
• Ultra: 61 FPS average

The 4K results are where the combination starts to feel the pressure. Ultra drops to 61 FPS average, which is just 1 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset sits comfortably at 95 FPS average with an 80 FPS minimum, while High and Low remain well above the threshold at 79 and 124 FPS respectively. The Medium preset's 80 FPS minimum at 4K is a strong indicator of consistent frame pacing.

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdict data indicates that every preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, which is rare for a demanding title. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra at each resolution.

1920x1080: Ultra settings at 174 FPS average. This is the highest quality preset available, and the system still delivers nearly three times the playable threshold.

2560x1440: Ultra settings at 112 FPS average. The 1440p Ultra result is still nearly double the 60 FPS threshold, leaving substantial headroom for demanding scenes.

3840x2160: Ultra settings at 61 FPS average. This is the only configuration that approaches the playable limit. The 61 FPS average is technically above the 60 FPS threshold, but it leaves almost no margin for frame time spikes. If you want a safety buffer at 4K, the Medium preset at 95 FPS average with an 80 FPS minimum is the pragmatic choice.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 61 FPS average at 4K Ultra, which is exactly 1 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is technically playable but leaves minimal headroom. The 4K Medium preset at 95 FPS average with an 80 FPS minimum provides a more stable experience.

Q: What is the best resolution for this PC?

A: The 2560x1440 Ultra preset delivers 112 FPS average, which balances visual quality with a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the resolution where the system shows its strength without approaching performance limits.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4080 scores 54247 in average benchmark score, which is 0.1% ahead of the RTX 4080 SUPER (54209) and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828). The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, which is 2.6% higher, and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, which is 2.7% higher.

Q: How does the Core i5-14400F compare to nearby CPUs?

A: The Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32279. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (32233) is 0.1% behind, the Intel Core i9-11900 (32226) is 0.2% behind, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (32354) is 0.2% ahead, and the Intel Core i7-12800H (32121) is 0.5% behind.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at 4K?

A: The 4K Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data at that resolution, showing an 80 FPS minimum and 109 FPS maximum around a 95 FPS average. This 29 FPS spread indicates reasonably stable frame pacing. The 4K Ultra, High, and Low presets have no min/max data available.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The 1080p Low preset reaches 356 FPS average and Ultra reaches 174 FPS average. These numbers are so far above the 60 FPS threshold that the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, but the CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it handles the frame delivery without issue.

Similar Performance Alternatives

From the nearestRivals data, the CPU and GPU each have close performance neighbors that would produce similar results in Minimum.

On the CPU side, the Core i5-14400F's 32279 average benchmark score is nearly identical to three alternatives. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U at 32233 is just 0.1% slower, making it a direct substitute for gaming workloads. The Intel Core i9-11900 at 32226 is 0.2% slower, and the Intel Core i7-12800H at 32121 is 0.5% slower. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS at 32354 is 0.2% faster. Any of these four CPUs would deliver effectively identical frame rates in this game, given the GPU is doing most of the heavy lifting.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080's 54247 average benchmark score has one very close rival and two that are slightly faster. The RTX 4080 SUPER at 54209 is 0.1% slower, meaning you would see essentially the same FPS in Minimum. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54828 is 1.1% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55698 is 2.6% faster, which would translate to roughly 2-3 FPS more at 4K Ultra. The AMD Radeon 8060S at 55757 is 2.7% faster, similar to the 6750 GRE.

For practical purposes, swapping the CPU for any of the four listed rivals would change performance by less than 1 FPS in real-world gameplay. Swapping the GPU for the 6800HS or 12800H equivalents would be equally imperceptible. The only meaningful upgrade path from the data would be the RX 6750 GRE or 8060S, which are roughly 2.6-2.7% faster, potentially pushing 4K Ultra from 61 to roughly 63 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component matters more for Minimum at each resolution.

Looking at the 1080p to 1440p transition, the Low preset drops from 356 to 230 FPS, a 126 FPS decrease. The Ultra preset drops from 174 to 112 FPS, a 62 FPS decrease. This proportional scaling indicates the GPU is the primary driver of performance, as resolution increases place more load on the graphics card.

The 1440p to 4K transition shows a similar pattern. Low drops from 230 to 124 FPS, a 106 FPS decrease. Ultra drops from 112 to 61 FPS, a 51 FPS decrease. The consistent proportional drops across all presets suggest the GPU remains the bottleneck even at 4K, where the RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are being exercised.

The CPU's role is less prominent but not negligible. The Core i5-14400F's 10 cores and 16 threads with a 4.70 GHz boost clock are sufficient to feed the GPU at all tested settings. The fact that 1080p Low reaches 356 FPS without the CPU becoming the limiting factor indicates the processor has ample headroom. The 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs supports this interpretation.

At 4K Ultra, where the system averages 61 FPS, the GPU is clearly the limiting component. The RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is being pushed to its limit, while the CPU has significant spare capacity. The data suggests that at 1080p and 1440p, the GPU is the primary constraint, and at 4K, the GPU is even more dominant. The CPU would need to be severely underpowered to affect results in this title, given the measured frame rates.

The Verdict

The verdictByResolution data is unambiguous: this system runs Minimum at every resolution and preset combination, with all twelve tested configurations clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold.

1920x1080: All presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 174 FPS average. This is a high-refresh-rate experience with massive headroom.

2560x1440: All presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 112 FPS average. This is the sweet spot for this combination, offering excellent visual quality with a comfortable performance margin.

3840x2160: All presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 61 FPS average. This is technically above the 60 FPS threshold, but the margin is thin. The Medium preset at 95 FPS average with an 80 FPS minimum is the safer choice for 4K gaming if you want to avoid frame dips.

The RTX 4080's end-of-life production status and the Core i5-14400F's active production status suggest this is a current-generation pairing with strong long-term viability. The system's 246th rank out of 3712 tested combinations places it in the top 6.6% of configurations for this game, confirming its high-end positioning. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, this is a no-compromise setup. For 4K, it delivers playable performance at Ultra with the understanding that you are right at the edge of the playable threshold.