Minimum

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a strong performance profile for Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. The measured data shows this combination is capable of high frame rates at standard resolutions, with performance scaling predictably as resolution and graphical demands increase. At 1920x1080, the combo averages between 105.2 FPS at Ultra settings and 214.6 FPS at Low settings, demonstrating a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates remain robust, ranging from 69.5 FPS at Ultra to 139.8 FPS at Low. At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits, with only the Low preset maintaining an average above 60 FPS, while High and Ultra settings fall below the playability threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 handle Minimum across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the performance headroom is substantial. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 214.6, which is more than triple the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium settings produce an average of 163.2 FPS, while High settings yield 137.8 FPS. Even at Ultra, the most demanding preset, the average FPS remains high at 105.2. This indicates that at 1080p, the system is rarely constrained, and users have significant flexibility to prioritize visual fidelity without sacrificing smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the performance profile remains strong but shows the expected impact of increased pixel count. The Low preset delivers an average of 139.8 FPS, which is still far above the threshold. Medium settings average 102.6 FPS, High settings average 90.2 FPS, and Ultra settings average 69.5 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a reduction of approximately 50% of the frame rate, but every preset remains playable, with even the most demanding option clearing the 60 FPS bar by nearly 10 frames per second. This makes 1440p a viable resolution for all settings, though Ultra is the closest to the boundary.

The 3840x2160 results reveal the system's limitations. At this 4K resolution, the Low preset averages 77.1 FPS, which is still comfortably playable. Medium settings drop to an average of 55.8 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS threshold. High settings average 46.8 FPS, and Ultra settings average 37.6 FPS. The data shows a steep performance cliff between Low and Medium at 4K, suggesting that the GPU's memory bandwidth or fill rate becomes a bottleneck when texture quality and shading complexity increase. The min and max FPS values are not provided in the dataset, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates to assess playability.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 105.2, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. All four presets at this resolution — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — maintain average frame rates above 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: According to the verdict data, the only playable setting at 3840x2160 is Low, which produces an average FPS of 77.1. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the 60 FPS threshold, with averages of 55.8, 46.8, and 37.6 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the RTX 5060's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26331, which places it 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon 860M and NVIDIA GeForce MX550, 0.8% behind the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary, and 1.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT. The deltaPct values are minimal, indicating near-identical aggregate performance.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14400F a high-performing CPU relative to other options?

A: The i5-14400F sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32279. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, scores 32233, a difference of only 0.1%. The Intel Core i9-11900 is 0.2% behind, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS is 0.2% ahead.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 102.6. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, leaving ample headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with any preset other than Low?

A: No, the data shows that at 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves an average FPS above 60, at 77.1. Medium, High, and Ultra presets all produce average frame rates below the playability threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with a measured average of 105.2 FPS. This allows users to enable all graphical features while maintaining a frame rate that is nearly double the playability threshold. Lower presets offer progressively higher frame rates, with Low reaching 214.6 FPS, but Ultra provides the best visual quality without compromising playability.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is also Ultra, achieving an average of 69.5 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, though the margin is smaller than at 1080p. Users seeking a buffer against frame rate drops might prefer High settings, which average 90.2 FPS, but Ultra remains technically viable. The data confirms that all four presets at this resolution clear the 60 FPS bar.

For 3840x2160, the only preset that maintains an average FPS at or above 60 is Low, with a measured average of 77.1 FPS. Medium settings fall to 55.8 FPS, which is below the threshold. Therefore, the best settings for 4K are limited to Low, and users must accept reduced graphical fidelity to achieve playable frame rates. The step from Low to Medium represents a significant performance cost of over 20 FPS on average.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-14400F, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, which scores 32233 (a 0.1% delta), the Intel Core i9-11900 at 32226 (0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS at 32354 (-0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i7-12800H at 32121 (0.5% delta). These CPUs would deliver nearly identical aggregate performance in Minimum, meaning users with any of these processors paired with the RTX 5060 would see similar frame rates, assuming other system components are equivalent.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 860M (26401, -0.3% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421, -0.3% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (26553, -0.8% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (26011, 1.2% delta). These GPUs show aggregate benchmark scores within 1.2% of the RTX 5060, suggesting that they would produce comparable FPS in Minimum at the same settings and resolutions. The RX 6750 XT, despite being slightly behind in average score, might behave very similarly in real-world gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1674 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places the system in the 45th percentile of all combinations, meaning approximately 45% of tested hardware pairings perform better in this game. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's strong single-threaded performance and the GPU's mid-range capabilities. While the combo is far from the top of the list, it is also not at the bottom, indicating that it offers a solid but not exceptional experience for this title. The rank of 1674 suggests that many other configurations, likely with higher-tier GPUs or CPUs, can achieve higher frame rates, but this pairing remains entirely capable of meeting the 60 FPS target at most settings.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum with a clear verdict based on resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with average FPS ranging from 105.2 to 214.6. This is the most comfortable scenario, where users can enjoy the game at maximum visual settings without concern for frame rate dips. At 2560x1440, the system also clears the 60 FPS threshold for every preset, with Ultra averaging 69.5 FPS. This makes 1440p a fully viable resolution for high-quality gameplay, though the margin for Ultra is narrower than at 1080p. At 3840x2160, the verdict is more restrictive: only the Low preset is playable, averaging 77.1 FPS. Users who prioritize 4K resolution must accept Low settings, as Medium (55.8 FPS), High (46.8 FPS), and Ultra (37.6 FPS) all fall below the playable threshold. Overall, the system is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming at high settings, but 4K requires significant compromises.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in Minimum across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with Low settings reaching 214.6 FPS. This suggests that the game is not heavily GPU-bound at this resolution, and the Intel Core i5-14400F's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055 and Geekbench single-core score of 2058, provides ample headroom. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a reduction from 214.6 FPS to 105.2 FPS, a drop of approximately 51%, which is primarily driven by the GPU's workload as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down consistently from 1080p. Low settings drop from 214.6 FPS to 139.8 FPS, a reduction of about 35%, while Ultra drops from 105.2 FPS to 69.5 FPS, a reduction of about 34%. This proportional scaling indicates that both CPU and GPU are working in tandem, with the GPU becoming more of a limiting factor as resolution increases. The RTX 5060's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient at this resolution, as all presets remain playable.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The performance drop from Low (77.1 FPS) to Medium (55.8 FPS) is stark, a reduction of over 27%, which is much larger than the proportional drops seen at lower resolutions. This indicates a hard bottleneck, likely related to the GPU's memory capacity or bandwidth when handling higher-resolution textures and shading. The CPU's performance at 4K is less relevant, as the frame rates are low enough that the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The data suggests that for 1080p and 1440p gaming, the i5-14400F provides sufficient processing power to keep the RTX 5060 fed, but at 4K, the GPU's capabilities define the experience, and users must lower settings to Low to maintain playable frame rates.