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Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-9400 sits at the 47th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 2254. Its closest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 scores 2259, a mere 0.2% ahead, while the Intel Core i7-10710U trails by 0.3% at 2248. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 matches at 2246 (0.4% behind), and the Intel Core i3-10305 leads slightly at 2264 (0.4% ahead). For gaming workloads, this means any of these four processors would deliver virtually indistinguishable frame pacing. The i5-9400's six cores and six threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and boost up to 4.10 GHz, place it in a performance band where the differences among rivals are well under one percent. A user moving from any of these CPUs to another would not notice any measurable change in Minimum's performance.

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT holds the 67th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22549. Its nearest rivals show slightly more spread. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile scores 22435, which is 0.5% ahead of the RX 7700 XT. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile records 22729, putting it 0.8% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 achieves 22895, a 1.5% deficit, while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 trails by 1.7% at 22170. These deltas remain small, and in practice, the RX 7700 XT would trade blows with these cards depending on the scene. The RX 7700 XT's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth gives it a meaningful edge in texture-heavy scenarios, but the benchmark averages show that all five GPUs occupy the same broad performance tier. For Minimum specifically, the measured FPS data confirms that this GPU has substantial headroom at most settings, so the small differences among these rivals would rarely dictate playability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data for Minimum shows a clear pattern: the GPU dominates performance scaling across resolutions, while the CPU provides enough throughput to avoid becoming a bottleneck at any tested setting. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high, with Low settings hitting 234 FPS average and Medium reaching 179 FPS. These numbers far exceed what the i5-9400's single-thread performance would typically cap, indicating that the RX 7700 XT is doing the heavy lifting. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 935 and multi-core score of 6629 suggest it can feed frames at these rates without limiting the GPU.

Resolution scaling reveals the GPU's influence most clearly. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings drops the average from 151 FPS to 97 FPS, a 36% reduction. The jump from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at High settings falls further to 52 FPS, another 46% drop. These are classic GPU-bound scaling curves. The CPU's workload does not change with resolution, so the consistent frame rate decay across higher resolutions points directly at the RX 7700 XT's pixel throughput limits. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average falls to 40 FPS, and even Medium only manages 62 FPS, confirming that the GPU reaches its ceiling at 4K with demanding presets.

Preset scaling reinforces this conclusion. At 3840x2160, the jump from Low to Medium costs 19 FPS (81 to 62), and from Medium to Ultra costs another 22 FPS (62 to 40). At 2560x1440, Low to Medium drops from 151 to 116 FPS, then Ultra settles at 74 FPS. At 1920x1080, the spread is wider: Low hits 234 FPS, Medium 179 FPS, and Ultra 115 FPS. The CPU's role becomes relevant only at the very lowest settings and resolutions, where frame rates exceed 200 FPS. Even then, the i5-9400's six cores keep minimums respectable, as shown by the Medium preset at 1920x1080 with a 153 FPS minimum. For Minimum, the RX 7700 XT is the primary performance arbiter at every resolution, with the i5-9400 providing a stable foundation that never becomes the limiting factor.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 60 FPS on a 4K display?

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings or lower. The measured average at 3840x2160 Medium is 62 FPS, while Low reaches 81 FPS. High settings average 52 FPS, and Ultra drops to 40 FPS, both below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best visual quality this system can maintain at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings hold an average of 74 FPS at 2560x1440, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra the best preset available at this resolution while staying playable.

Q: How does the RX 7700 XT compare to the RTX 2080 in raw benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 2080 averages 22895 in the database, which is 1.5% higher than the RX 7700 XT's 22549. This is a negligible difference that would not produce a meaningful gap in Minimum's frame rates.

Q: Is the Core i5-9400 a bottleneck for this game?

A: Benchmark data indicates no. At 1920x1080 Low, the system delivers 234 FPS average, and even at Ultra it manages 115 FPS. These numbers show the CPU keeps up with the GPU's output across all tested settings.

Q: What frame rate can a user expect at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The recorded average is 151 FPS. The minimum is not listed for this preset, but the Medium preset at the same resolution shows a 153 FPS minimum, suggesting High would remain well above 60 FPS throughout.

Q: Does the RX 7700 XT outperform the RTX 4060 Mobile?

A: Yes, by a small margin. The RX 7700 XT scores 22549, while the RTX 4060 Mobile scores 22729, meaning the RX 7700 XT is 0.8% ahead. This difference is within run-to-run variance for most games.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum, and it does so with significant margin at most resolutions and presets. The verdict data shows that at 1920x1080, all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with Ultra averaging 115 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true: every preset clears 60 FPS, and Ultra holds a 74 FPS average. The situation changes at 3840x2160, where only Low (81 FPS) and Medium (62 FPS) meet the playable threshold. High (52 FPS) and Ultra (40 FPS) fall short.

For a player targeting 1080p or 1440p, this system delivers a thoroughly smooth experience at maximum settings. The 115 FPS average at 1080p Ultra and 74 FPS at 1440p Ultra both exceed the 60 FPS target by comfortable margins. At 4K, the system requires a preset reduction to Medium, which still produces a 62 FPS average. The data indicates this is a capable gaming PC for Minimum, with the only compromise appearing at 4K with high visual fidelity. The i5-9400's 47th percentile standing among CPUs and the RX 7700 XT's 67th percentile among GPUs combine to place this combo at rank 1392 out of 3712 tested combinations for this game, a solid mid-to-upper tier position.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces its highest frame rates. Low settings deliver an average of 234 FPS. Medium settings average 179 FPS, with a minimum of 153 FPS and a maximum of 206 FPS. High settings drop to 151 FPS average. Ultra settings still manage 115 FPS average. All presets at this resolution stay far above the 60 FPS threshold, and the minimum recorded at Medium (153 FPS) suggests even the most demanding scenes remain fluid.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but scales downward as expected. Low settings average 151 FPS. Medium settings average 116 FPS, with a minimum of 98 FPS and a maximum of 133 FPS. High settings reach 97 FPS average. Ultra settings settle at 74 FPS average. Every preset clears 60 FPS, and the Medium minimum of 98 FPS shows that frame drops are not severe even at this higher resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings average 81 FPS. Medium settings average 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. High settings drop to 52 FPS average. Ultra settings fall to 40 FPS average. The Medium preset barely crosses the 60 FPS line, and its 53 FPS minimum indicates occasional dips below the playable threshold. High and Ultra presets are not suitable for maintaining a smooth experience at this resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 115 FPS. This leaves no reason to reduce settings at this resolution; the system has ample headroom even at maximum quality.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also remain playable, averaging 74 FPS. This is the best visual option available, and it clears the 60 FPS target by 14 FPS. The minimum frame rate is not listed for this preset, but the average suggests consistent performance.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is Medium, which averages 62 FPS. This sits just above the 60 FPS threshold, though the recorded minimum of 53 FPS means users may notice brief stutters in heavy scenes. Low settings provide a safer 81 FPS average for those who prioritize frame stability over visual detail. High and Ultra presets at 4K are not recommended, as their averages of 52 FPS and 40 FPS respectively fall below the playable threshold.