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Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 pair sits in a specific performance neighborhood according to the database. Looking at the CPU side, the i5-9400's average benchmark score of 2254 places it within 1% of several comparable processors. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 scores 2259, a delta of -0.2%, making it essentially an identical performer in synthetic tests. The Intel Core i7-10710U comes in at 2248, just 0.3% behind, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, a 0.4% gap. The Intel Core i3-10305 leads this group slightly with 2264, putting the i5-9400 0.4% behind. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Minimum, since the benchmark deltas are all well under half a percent.

On the graphics side, the RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37648 is closely matched by a small cluster of GPUs. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628, a 0.1% delta, which is essentially a tie. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 sits at 37507, just 0.4% lower, while the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 trails by 1.3% at 37157. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is the only one of the group that edges ahead, scoring 38135, which is 1.3% higher than the RTX 4070. For Minimum specifically, the measured FPS data shows this GPU is the dominant factor in most scenarios, so users with any of these near-identical alternatives should expect similar headroom at each resolution and preset.

The CPU sits at the 47th percentile among all processors in the database, which indicates a mid-pack standing. The GPU, by contrast, ranks at the 81st percentile among all GPUs, a substantially stronger position. This asymmetry matters for Minimum because the game's frame rates at lower resolutions and settings will be influenced more by the graphics card than the processor, and the RTX 4070 has far more headroom relative to its peers than the i5-9400 does.

How This Combo Ranks

The database records this CPU and GPU combination at rank 1021 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. That places it in the top 27.5% of all configurations evaluated for this title. The ranking reflects the full system behavior in the game, not just component-level synthetic scores. Given that the GPU is at the 81st percentile but the CPU is at the 47th percentile, the combo's overall position is pulled down somewhat by the processor, though the measured FPS results show that the system still clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution in at least one preset.

The rank of 1021 out of 3712 means there are 1020 combinations that deliver higher frame rates in Minimum, and 2691 that deliver lower ones. This is a strong showing for a game released in 2014, as the data indicates the system has considerable performance margin. The fact that the combo ranks higher than the CPU's percentile would suggest on its own confirms that Minimum is not heavily CPU-bound at the settings where the game is most demanding.

FAQ

Q: Can the Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 run Minimum at 4K resolution?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the system achieves 62 FPS on High settings, 74 FPS on Medium, and 97 FPS on Low. Ultra settings drop to 47 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming in Minimum with this hardware?

A: At 2560x1440, Ultra settings run at 88 FPS on average, making it the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS. High runs at 115 FPS, Medium at 137 FPS, and Low at 179 FPS.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 136 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the system also delivers 179 FPS on High, 213 FPS on Medium, and 258 FPS on Low.

Q: Is there any preset where the system fails to reach 60 FPS?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average drops to 47 FPS. All other resolution and preset combinations in the measured data stay at or above 62 FPS.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates recorded for Medium settings?

A: The database records minimum FPS only for Medium presets. At 4K, the minimum is 63 FPS with a maximum of 85. At 1440p, the minimum is 117 FPS with a maximum of 158. At 1080p, the minimum is 181 FPS with a maximum of 245.

Q: How many tested combinations does this system rank above in Minimum?

A: The system ranks 1021 out of 3712 combinations, meaning it outperforms 2691 other tested configurations for this game.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows this system can run Minimum comfortably at all three tested resolutions, provided the right preset is selected. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best choice at 62 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all four presets clear 60 FPS, including Ultra at 88 FPS. At 1920x1080, all four presets also clear the threshold, with Ultra reaching 136 FPS. The only configuration that fails the 60 FPS playable threshold is 4K Ultra at 47 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is straightforward. For 4K users, High is the sweet spot: it delivers 62 FPS, just above the threshold, and represents the most demanding preset that remains playable. For 1440p and 1080p, Ultra is viable at 88 FPS and 136 FPS respectively. The system has enough headroom at lower resolutions that users can max out the settings without concern.

The game itself launched in 2014, and the hardware is clearly far beyond what the title requires at most settings. The 4K Ultra exception is the only case where the system falls short, and even then it is only 13 FPS below the 60 FPS mark. Overall, this is a capable combination for Minimum, with the GPU providing most of the performance muscle.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear pattern in how the CPU and GPU contribute to Minimum's performance across resolutions. At 1080p, the system achieves 258 FPS on Low settings, which suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor even at very high frame rates. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p reduces the average from 258 FPS to 136 FPS, a drop of 122 FPS that is almost entirely attributable to GPU workload scaling. At this resolution, the RTX 4070 is the dominant component, and the i5-9400 has sufficient single-thread performance to feed it.

Moving to 1440p, the pattern continues. Low settings produce 179 FPS, while Ultra produces 88 FPS. The frame rate drop from Low to Ultra is 91 FPS, which again points to GPU-bound scaling. The CPU maintains nearly identical performance characteristics across resolutions, as evidenced by the fact that 1080p Low (258 FPS) and 1440p Low (179 FPS) differ by 79 FPS. This gap is consistent with a GPU that is working harder at higher pixel counts, not a CPU that is running out of headroom.

At 4K, the GPU's role becomes even more pronounced. Low settings yield 97 FPS, while High yields 62 FPS and Ultra drops to 47 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 50 FPS, and the fact that Ultra falls below the 60 FPS threshold confirms that the GPU is the binding constraint at this resolution. The CPU's influence is minimal here, as the i5-9400's measured benchmarks place it at the 47th percentile, yet it does not prevent the system from reaching high frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios.

The scaling between resolutions tells the same story. At Ultra settings, the system goes from 136 FPS at 1080p to 88 FPS at 1440p to 47 FPS at 4K. This is a 65% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is consistent with a GPU-heavy workload. At Low settings, the progression is 258 FPS at 1080p, 179 FPS at 1440p, and 97 FPS at 4K. The GPU is the component that matters most for Minimum at every resolution, and the CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 62 FPS. Medium also works at 74 FPS, and Low runs at 97 FPS, but High provides the best visual quality while still clearing the threshold. Ultra is not playable at this resolution because it averages 47 FPS.

For 2560x1440, Ultra is the best choice, averaging 88 FPS. This is the highest preset available, and it comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. High runs at 115 FPS, Medium at 137 FPS, and Low at 179 FPS, but there is no reason to drop below Ultra when it already delivers a smooth experience.

For 1920x1080, Ultra is again the recommended preset, averaging 136 FPS. The system has substantial margin at this resolution, and even the most demanding settings leave plenty of headroom. High runs at 179 FPS, Medium at 213 FPS, and Low at 258 FPS, but Ultra is the clear choice for maximum visual fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the system produces an average of 62 FPS on High settings, with no minimum or maximum recorded. Low settings deliver 97 FPS on average. Medium settings show a minimum of 63 FPS, an average of 74 FPS, and a maximum of 85 FPS. Ultra settings drop to an average of 47 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded. The Medium preset is the only one at this resolution with complete min and max data, and its minimum of 63 FPS confirms that even the lowest recorded frame time stays above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, High settings average 115 FPS. Low settings average 179 FPS. Medium settings show a minimum of 117 FPS, an average of 137 FPS, and a maximum of 158 FPS. Ultra settings average 88 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p has the most complete data, with a minimum that is still nearly double the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, High settings average 179 FPS. Low settings average 258 FPS, the highest average recorded for this system in Minimum. Medium settings show a minimum of 181 FPS, an average of 213 FPS, and a maximum of 245 FPS. Ultra settings average 136 FPS. The 1080p Medium data shows an exceptionally tight frame time distribution, with the minimum only 32 FPS below the average and the maximum 32 FPS above it, indicating stable performance throughout the test.