Minimum

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is an exceptionally high-performing combination for Minimum, ranking 72nd out of 3712 tested combos. This places it in the top 2% of all systems tested, indicating that this pairing delivers near-elite performance for this Third-Person Shooter. The data shows that this combo is not just capable of running the game, but it does so with massive headroom across all tested resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 72 out of 3712, this system sits firmly in the top tier of tested hardware pairings for Minimum. This ranking indicates that the combination of the Core i5-14400F and the RTX 5090 is exceptionally well-suited for this title, delivering performance that outstrips the vast majority of other configurations. The data suggests this is a top-2% setup, meaning the game will present no meaningful challenge to this hardware. In practical terms, this rank translates to the ability to run the game at very high frame rates even at the most demanding settings, and it suggests that the system is significantly overqualified for the game's requirements. The performance is so high that the primary limitation will be the refresh rate of the user's monitor, not the hardware itself.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The data shows the combo achieves an average of 68.6 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset to use at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, but the best settings are Ultra, which still delivers an average of 131.1 FPS.

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

A: The Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32279. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, scores 32233, a difference of 0.1%. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226 (0.2% difference), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354 (-0.2% difference). Performance is effectively identical among these processors.

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

A: The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 79842. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, scores 79605, a delta of 0.3%. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940 (1.1% difference), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959 (-1.4% difference).

Q: Is there a settings preset at 1080p that does not hit 60 FPS?

A: No. All settings presets at 1920x1080 are playable. The lowest average FPS is 200.1 at Ultra settings, and the highest is 399 at Low settings.

Q: What is the performance scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 139.5 on Low settings to 68.6 on Ultra settings. This represents a significant 50.8% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data for Minimum shows a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution and settings increase. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 399 FPS. This high frame rate suggests the CPU is feeding the GPU efficiently, but the workload is still primarily on the graphics card. When moving to 2560x1440 Low, the frame rate drops to 263.7 FPS, a reduction that indicates the GPU is becoming more stressed as the pixel count increases.

The trend becomes more pronounced at 3840x2160. At 4K Low, the system manages 139.5 FPS, which is a 47% drop from the 1080p Low result. This large decrease demonstrates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, has ample headroom to handle the game's logic at these frame rates, but the RTX 5090's workload scales directly with resolution. The impact of settings is also telling. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is a 70.9 FPS drop (from 139.5 to 68.6), while at 1080p, the same settings change results in a 198.9 FPS drop (from 399 to 200.1). This shows that while the GPU is the dominant factor, the CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions is crucial. At 1080p, the CPU is more engaged, and its performance is a greater limiting factor than at 4K, where the GPU's raw pixel-pushing power takes over as the main constraint.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on average benchmark scores, the Intel Core i5-14400F's nearest rivals are a set of CPUs with nearly identical performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is the closest, with a score only 0.1% different. The Intel Core i9-11900 and AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS are also within a 0.5% delta. For gaming, this means a system with any of these processors would deliver a virtually indistinguishable experience in Minimum, as the performance difference is negligible.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5090's nearest rivals are quite different in nature. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB and the 12 GB version are data-center cards, but their benchmark scores are within 0.6% of the RTX 5090. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, a mobile GPU, is 1.1% slower, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X is 1.4% faster. In practical terms for Minimum, these alternatives would produce frame rates very close to those measured for the RTX 5090, meaning a user with any of these GPUs would see similar performance levels. It is important to note that these comparisons are based on aggregate benchmark scores, not game-specific measurements.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all settings and resolutions. The benchmark results are clear and consistent, showing a predictable decline in frame rates as both resolution and graphical fidelity increase.

At 1920x1080, the system produces exceptionally high frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 399. Moving to Medium reduces this to 311.9 FPS. High settings yield 264.5 FPS, and Ultra settings still deliver a very high 200.1 FPS. All of these results are far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong. Low settings produce an average of 263.7 FPS. This drops to 199.9 FPS on Medium, 171.8 FPS on High, and 131.1 FPS on Ultra. The scaling is smooth, with each settings tier reducing the frame rate by a consistent amount. Even at the most demanding 1440p preset, the system maintains a frame rate more than double the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system still provides a highly playable experience. Low settings achieve 139.5 FPS on average. Medium settings see this drop to 110.1 FPS. High settings produce 91.7 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain an average of 68.6 FPS. While this is the lowest average FPS in the dataset, it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin. The data shows no min or max FPS values, but the average FPS figures alone confirm that this combo delivers smooth, high-refresh-rate gameplay at every tested configuration.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Minimum exceptionally well. According to the verdict by resolution, all settings presets at all three tested resolutions are playable. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 200.1. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are also the best, achieving 131.1 FPS. Even at 4K, the most demanding configuration, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with Ultra settings at 68.6 FPS.

This system is overkill for Minimum. The data shows that it can handle the game at maximum fidelity with frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playable standard. The only scenario where a user might need to lower settings is if they have a monitor with a refresh rate higher than 68 Hz at 4K and wish to use Ultra settings. However, for standard 60 Hz displays or for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p or 1440p, this combo provides a flawless experience with no compromises. The Core i5-14400F and RTX 5090 pairing is a top-tier configuration that will not be a limiting factor in this game.