Minimum

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination of Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT in Minimum shows a clear progression of performance as resolution and settings change. The game is a 2014 third-person shooter, and the measurements were taken at three resolutions across four preset levels.

At 1920x1080, the combo is firmly in high-refresh territory. Low settings produce an average of 168.5 FPS, which is the highest recorded number across the entire test matrix. Medium settings drop to 128.2 FPS, while High settings still deliver 108.3 FPS. Even Ultra settings, the most demanding preset, hold an average of 84.4 FPS. None of these numbers dip below the 60 FPS playable threshold, so at 1080p every preset is viable.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down noticeably but remains strong. Low settings average 110.3 FPS, Medium averages 81.3 FPS, and High averages 67.6 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 56.5 FPS, which is the only sub-60 result at this resolution. The gap between Low and Ultra is roughly 54 FPS, indicating that the GPU is handling the resolution scaling well but the Ultra preset pushes it over the edge.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings average 58.8 FPS, just shy of the 60 FPS playable mark. Medium averages 47.9 FPS, High averages 40.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 31.2 FPS. None of these settings reach the playable threshold, and the scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 27.6 FPS loss. The data shows that 4K is not viable for this game with this hardware, regardless of preset.

The measurements do not include separate min or max FPS values; only averages are recorded. The trend across resolutions is consistent: 1080p delivers the headroom for smooth play on all presets, 1440p is playable on three of four presets, and 4K falls short across the board.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Intel Core i5-9400 at the 47th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 2254. Its nearest rivals are extremely close in aggregate performance. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 scores 2259, a delta of -0.2% from the i5-9400. The Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248, a delta of 0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, a delta of 0.4%. The Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264, a delta of -0.4%.

In practical terms, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, given the same GPU. The differences are well within run-to-run variance. The i5-9400 has 6 cores and 6 threads, but the benchmark data shows that its nearest competitors, some with different core counts or mobile designs, land within a fraction of a percent in average score. For this game, the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor at any resolution tested, as the FPS scaling between 1080p and 1440p is more consistent with GPU-bound behavior.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT sits at the 70th percentile among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24442. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 (score 24277, delta 0.7%), the Intel Arc A350M (score 24647, delta -0.8%), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (score 24236, delta 0.8%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (score 24170, delta 1.1%). The deltas are all within 1.1%, meaning these four GPUs deliver essentially the same aggregate compute performance. In Minimum, swapping the RX 6600 XT for any of these would likely shift frame rates by only a few percent, not enough to change the playability verdict at any resolution.

The interesting outlier is the RTX 2080 SUPER, a higher-tier card in its own generation, yet its average benchmark score is just 1.1% below the RX 6600 XT. This suggests that the RX 6600 XT punches above its expected class in the database's synthetic tests. For gaming specifically, the measured FPS in this title should be representative of what these rival GPUs would produce, with the caveat that driver optimizations and architecture differences may introduce small deviations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals which component dominates in Minimum at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the CPU is more likely to be a factor, but the numbers tell a story of GPU headroom. Low settings hit 168.5 FPS, while Ultra still manages 84.4 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 84.1 FPS, which is a large spread driven by the GPU's workload. The i5-9400, with its 6 cores and 6 threads, provides enough throughput to keep frame rates high even at Low settings, where the GPU has less work to do.

At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more clearly the limiter. Low settings average 110.3 FPS, but Ultra drops to 56.5 FPS. The 53.8 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is slightly smaller in absolute terms than at 1080p, but the percentage drop is significant. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases because the GPU must render more pixels per frame. The i5-9400's single-core and multi-core scores (935 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 6629 in multi-core) are adequate for this title, which is from 2014 and does not have demanding CPU threading requirements.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is almost entirely responsible for the frame rates. Low settings average 58.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 31.2 FPS. The 27.6 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is the smallest absolute spread across all resolutions, which indicates that the GPU is saturated even at Low settings. The CPU's performance is less relevant here, as the bottleneck is clearly the rendering pipeline. The RX 6600 XT's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed to their limits at 4K, especially with the Ultra preset's additional shading and texture demands.

The scaling between resolutions at the same settings reinforces this split. For example, High settings produce 108.3 FPS at 1080p, 67.6 FPS at 1440p, and 40.9 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 40.7 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 26.7 FPS. This pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where the cost of each additional pixel grows as resolution increases. The CPU's contribution is relatively flat across resolutions, as the i5-9400's benchmark scores would predict.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT ranks 2590 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, which may seem surprising given the strong 1080p results. However, the ranking includes all combinations, many of which feature much higher-end CPUs and GPUs. The 70th percentile GPU and 47th percentile CPU individually are not top-tier parts, so the combined rank reflects that.

The combo's position at roughly the 30th percentile of tested combinations (2590 divided by 3712 is about 0.698, meaning it outperforms 69.8% of combos) means that a substantial number of setups deliver higher frame rates. But for the specific question of whether this PC can run Minimum, the rank is secondary to the absolute FPS numbers. A rank of 2590 does not indicate a failure; it simply shows that many other combos produce more frames.

The data confirms that the RX 6600 XT is the stronger component in this pairing. Its 70th percentile GPU standing is well above the CPU's 47th percentile. This imbalance matters in Minimum because the game is GPU-heavy at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU can still keep up, but at 1440p and 4K, the GPU's performance ceiling is the deciding factor.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Minimum? The answer depends on the resolution and preset. The playable threshold is set at 60 FPS, and the recorded data provides a clear verdict for each resolution.

At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable. Low (168.5 FPS), Medium (128.2 FPS), High (108.3 FPS), and Ultra (84.4 FPS) all clear the 60 FPS bar with room to spare. The best settings at this resolution are Ultra, which still delivers 84.4 FPS on average. This is the recommended way to play if you have a 1080p monitor.

At 2560x1440, three presets are playable: Low (110.3 FPS), Medium (81.3 FPS), and High (67.6 FPS). Ultra is not playable, averaging 56.5 FPS. The best playable settings are High, with an average of 67.6 FPS. This leaves a small margin above the 60 FPS threshold, so expect occasional dips below 60 in busy scenes, but the average holds.

At 3840x2160, no preset is playable. Low (58.8 FPS), Medium (47.9 FPS), High (40.9 FPS), and Ultra (31.2 FPS) all fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The closest is Low at 58.8 FPS, which is just 1.2 FPS short. If you have a 4K display, you would need to lower the resolution or accept sub-60 performance.

In summary, this combo is a solid 1080p and capable 1440p machine for Minimum. It is not a 4K solution. For most users with a 1080p or 1440p monitor, the experience will be smooth on high or ultra settings at 1080p, and high at 1440p with a modest FPS buffer.

FAQ

*Q: Is the Intel Core i5-9400 strong enough for Minimum?*

A: Yes. The CPU's benchmark scores (6629 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 935 in single-core) and its 47th percentile ranking are sufficient for this 2014 title. The FPS data shows no CPU bottleneck at any resolution, as the frame rates scale consistently with GPU load.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra is the best playable preset, averaging 84.4 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, so you can enable maximum quality without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: Can this PC handle 2560x1440 at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but not on Ultra. The playable presets are Low (110.3 FPS), Medium (81.3 FPS), and High (67.6 FPS). High is the best preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS.

Q: Why is 3840x2160 not playable even on Low settings?

A: Low settings average 58.8 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. The RX 6600 XT, despite its 8 GB of memory and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, cannot sustain 60 FPS at 4K in this title. The GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: How does the RX 6600 XT compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 6600 XT has an average benchmark score of 24442, placing it at the 70th percentile. Its nearest rivals, such as the RTX 2080 SUPER (24170, delta 1.1%) and GTX 1630 (24277, delta 0.7%), are within 1.1% of its score, so they would produce similar frame rates in Minimum.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in the database for this game?

A: The combo ranks 2590 out of 3712 tested combinations. This places it above roughly 70% of all tested combos, but the rank is less important than the absolute FPS numbers, which show clear playability at 1080p and 1440p on most presets.