Minimum

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT holds rank 1689 out of 3712 tested combinations in the database for Minimum. That places this setup in the 54th percentile of all recorded combos, which is a solid mid-pack result for a game that launched in 2014. The ranking reflects the balance between a six-core CPU that is now end-of-life and a GPU that still sits in the 71st percentile among all tested graphics cards.

What this rank means in practice is that the combo lands in the upper half of all systems tested, but it is not a top-tier configuration. The CPU holds the combo back from reaching higher positions, as its 47th percentile ranking among all CPUs is notably lower than the GPU's 71st percentile. This is a classic pairing where the graphics card outclasses the processor, and the recorded frame rates reflect that dynamic. The system will not embarrass itself in this game, but it also will not set any records.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases, while the CPU matters more at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is substantial, with the Low preset producing 214 FPS average versus 105 FPS at Ultra. This 109 FPS spread indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is feeding the GPU enough data to let the graphics card do the heavy lifting, and the rendering load changes dramatically with preset quality.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling tightens. Low settings produce 138 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 68 FPS. The difference between presets narrows compared to 1080p, which shows the GPU starting to become the bottleneck as pixel count increases. At 3840x2160, the pattern completes: Low produces 74 FPS average, Medium drops to 57 FPS, and Ultra falls to 36 FPS. The GPU is clearly the limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU has less impact on the frame rate when the graphics card is struggling to fill those pixels.

The CPU's six cores and six threads with a 2.90 GHz base clock and 4.10 GHz boost clock are sufficient for this game at all tested resolutions. The recorded data shows no scenario where the processor causes a catastrophic frame rate collapse. Instead, the GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth determine how far the system can push settings before dropping below playable thresholds.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers strong performance across all presets. The Low preset averages 214 FPS, which is exceptionally smooth for fast-paced third-person shooting. Medium settings produce 164 FPS average with a minimum of 139 FPS and maximum of 189 FPS. High settings drop to 138 FPS average, and Ultra still manages 105 FPS average. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin.

At 2560x1440, the results remain impressive. Low settings yield 138 FPS average, Medium produces 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS and maximum of 122 FPS, High delivers 89 FPS average, and Ultra holds at 68 FPS average. The minimum recorded value at Medium settings, 90 FPS, is still well above the playable threshold, showing consistent frame pacing at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Low settings produce 74 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS bar comfortably. Medium settings drop to 57 FPS average with a minimum of 48 FPS and maximum of 66 FPS, which falls short of the playable threshold. High settings manage only 48 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 36 FPS average. The 4K resolution is where this combo starts to struggle, with only the lowest preset remaining playable.

The frame time consistency at 1440p and 1080p is worth noting. The Medium preset at both resolutions shows tight minimum and maximum values, indicating stable performance without major stutters. The lack of recorded minimum and maximum values for most other presets suggests the database captured only average frame rates for those configurations, but the available data points show a smooth experience at lower resolutions.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum, but the answer depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, from Low at 214 FPS average to Ultra at 105 FPS average. This is a fully playable experience at any quality level, and the high frame rates make it suitable for competitive play where responsiveness matters.

At 2560x1440, the system also clears 60 FPS on every preset. Ultra settings maintain 68 FPS average, which is above the playable threshold, and the lower presets provide even more headroom. This makes 1440p a viable resolution for this game with all settings maxed out.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is mixed. Only the Low preset clears 60 FPS with 74 FPS average. Medium settings fall to 57 FPS average, High drops to 48 FPS, and Ultra falls to 36 FPS. The playable settings list for 4K includes only Low, so users with 4K displays must accept the lowest quality preset to maintain smooth gameplay. The database verdict confirms this: 4K is playable only at Low, while 1440p and 1080p are fully playable across all settings.

In practical terms, a user with a 1080p or 1440p monitor can max out the game and enjoy frame rates well above 60 FPS. A 4K user must compromise heavily on visual quality to stay playable, which somewhat defeats the purpose of a high-resolution display.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database are all within a narrow performance band. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 scores 2259 in the average benchmark, just 0.2 percent higher than the i5-9400's 2254. The Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264, 0.4 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, 0.4 percent lower, and the Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248, 0.3 percent lower. Any of these processors would deliver effectively identical performance in Minimum, as the differences are within measurement noise.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar pattern. The AMD Radeon R9 M395X scores 25891, 0.5 percent higher than the RX 6750 XT's 26011. The AMD FirePro W7100 scores 25856, 0.6 percent lower. The AMD FirePro D700 scores 25842, 0.7 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile scores 25740, 1.1 percent lower. These deltas are all under 1.2 percent, meaning any of these graphics cards would produce nearly identical frame rates in this game.

For someone building a similar system, swapping the CPU for any of these alternatives would not change the playable settings or frame rates in any meaningful way. The same applies to the GPU side, where the nearest rivals are statistically indistinguishable in performance. The bottleneck would remain the same, and the verdict by resolution would stay unchanged.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering 105 FPS average. This is the most demanding preset available and it stays far above the 60 FPS threshold, so there is no reason to drop quality at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also works, producing 68 FPS average. This clears the 60 FPS bar with a small margin, so users can run the game at maximum quality while maintaining playable frame rates. The 68 FPS average leaves some headroom for demanding scenes, though not as much as at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only option that stays at or above 60 FPS, with 74 FPS average. Medium settings fall to 57 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, so 4K users must stick with Low quality. The recommendation is clear: use Low at 4K, Ultra at 1440p, and Ultra at 1080p.

The system's launch MSRP for the GPU was 549 USD, though this should not factor into the decision of which settings to use. The recorded data simply shows what the hardware can deliver, and the settings recommendations follow directly from the measured frame rates.