Minimum

The Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers a dominant performance in Minimum, clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution tested and at nearly every preset. The only exception is 4K Ultra, which dips to 58.4 FPS average, making this combo one of the most capable pairings for this title. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound at 4K, but increasingly CPU-bound as resolution drops, with the RTX 4080 SUPER proving more than sufficient for even the highest frame rates at 1080p and 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system produces exceptional frame rates, with the Low preset averaging 352.5 FPS, Medium at 272 FPS, High at 227.2 FPS, and Ultra still maintaining a very high 171.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 180.9 FPS, indicating that the CPU and GPU have substantial headroom even at the highest settings. These numbers suggest the game is heavily CPU-limited at this resolution, as the GPU is capable of far more than the frame rates shown.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops but remains extremely high. The Low preset averages 225.7 FPS, Medium at 176.1 FPS, High at 149.1 FPS, and Ultra at 110.4 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra here is 115.3 FPS, smaller than at 1080p, which indicates the GPU is beginning to take on more of the workload. The 1440p Ultra result of 110.4 FPS is particularly notable because it is nearly double the 4K Ultra result of 58.4 FPS, highlighting the significant performance cost of transitioning to 4K.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates become more moderate but remain playable. Low averages 123.1 FPS, Medium 93.5 FPS, High 81.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 58.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 64.7 FPS, showing that the GPU is now the dominant factor. The Ultra preset is the only configuration across all resolutions that fails to reach 60 FPS, falling just short by 1.6 FPS. This makes 4K Ultra the sole unplayable preset, though High at 81.7 FPS remains a strong option for 4K gamers.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS is High, which averages 81.7 FPS. This provides a 21.7 FPS buffer over the playable threshold, making it a safe choice for maintaining smooth gameplay. Medium at 93.5 FPS is also viable, but High delivers better visual quality while still comfortably exceeding 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 58.4 FPS is not playable, so High is the clear recommendation for 4K.

At 2560x1440, the best settings is Ultra, averaging 110.4 FPS. This is 50.4 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the system has significant headroom. The 1440p Ultra result is also higher than the 4K High result, showing that the resolution drop does not require a compromise in settings. All four presets at 1440p clear 60 FPS, with Low at 225.7 FPS being the highest.

For 1920x1080, the best settings is Ultra, averaging 171.6 FPS. This is 111.6 FPS above the playable threshold, demonstrating overwhelming performance at this resolution. The 1080p Ultra result is 61.2 FPS higher than the 1440p Ultra result, and 113.2 FPS higher than the 4K High result. The system is clearly capable of running the game at maximum settings with a massive frame rate buffer, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component roles as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high across all presets, with the difference between Low (352.5 FPS) and Ultra (171.6 FPS) being 180.9 FPS. This large gap suggests that the Intel Core i5-14400F is the primary bottleneck, as the GPU cannot fully utilize its potential due to CPU limitations. The CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, are sufficient to drive these high frame rates, but the system is clearly CPU-bound.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop, and the gap between Low (225.7 FPS) and Ultra (110.4 FPS) narrows to 115.3 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is becoming more involved in the rendering process, though the CPU still plays a significant role. The 1440p results are 35.9% lower than the 1080p results for Low, and 35.7% lower for Ultra, showing a consistent scaling pattern that points to a balance between CPU and GPU workloads.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The gap between Low (123.1 FPS) and Ultra (58.4 FPS) is 64.7 FPS, which is the smallest across all resolutions. The 4K results are 45.4% lower than the 1440p results for Low, and 47.1% lower for Ultra, indicating that the RTX 4080 SUPER is now the limiting factor. The GPU’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth are being fully utilized at this resolution, while the CPU has ample headroom. This pattern confirms that the Core i5-14400F is sufficient for this game at all resolutions, while the RTX 4080 SUPER determines the ceiling at 4K.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: No, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 58.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset at 4K averages 81.7 FPS and is the best playable option.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 110.4 FPS, which is 50.4 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets at 1440p clear 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the RTX 4080 in this game?

A: The benchmark results show the RTX 4080 SUPER has an average score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 has an average score of 54247, a delta of -0.1%. The difference is negligible in this title.

Q: Is the Core i5-14400F a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests it is, as the 1080p Low preset averages 352.5 FPS, but the Ultra preset drops to 171.6 FPS. This indicates the CPU is limiting the GPU’s performance at this resolution.

Q: What is the playable threshold for this game?

A: The playable threshold is set at 60 FPS. The verdict by resolution shows that High, Low, and Medium are playable at 4K, while all presets are playable at 1440p and 1080p.

Q: How does the Core i5-14400F rank among CPUs?

A: The CPU has a percentile of 83 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32279. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum with substantial authority. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best at an average of 81.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is not playable, averaging 58.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, all settings are playable, with Ultra as the best at 110.4 FPS. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra as the best at 171.6 FPS. The system clears the 60 FPS threshold with a wide margin in the vast majority of configurations, making it an excellent choice for this game. The only configuration that falls short is 4K Ultra, which is a minor limitation given the otherwise overwhelming performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 339th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the top 9.1% of all systems tested. This high ranking is driven by the RTX 4080 SUPER’s strong performance, which sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 54209, placing it slightly below the RTX 4080 (54247) but above the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828) by a delta of -1.1%. The CPU, at the 83rd percentile, trails the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS by -0.2% in average score, but the combination still achieves a top-tier ranking. The data indicates that this is a high-end pairing that delivers exceptional frame rates for this title, with only a small number of more powerful configurations ranking above it.