Minimum

# Minimum with AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + AMD Radeon RX 580

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 delivers a playable but constrained experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The CPU is a modern 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 part on the AM5 socket, while the GPU is the end-of-life Polaris 20 based RX 580 with 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. Measured results show the combination ranks 2682 out of 2939 tested combos, placing it in the lower 9th percentile of configurations for this title. The data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, but the CPU's strong single-thread performance keeps 1080p gameplay viable at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and clearly identifies the AMD Radeon RX 580 as the primary bottleneck. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 91 at 1920x1080 to 59 at 2560x1440, then further drops to 32 at 3840x2160. This represents a 35% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 65% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The pattern holds across all settings presets, with the pixel throughput demands of higher resolutions overwhelming the GPU's 256-bit memory bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth.

At Medium settings, the scaling is similarly aggressive: 70 FPS at 1080p, 45 FPS at 1440p, and 24 FPS at 4K. The 4K result is particularly telling — the minimum FPS of 21 and maximum of 28 at 4K Medium show that the RX 580 is operating at the edge of its capabilities. The 1440p Medium result of 45 FPS with a min of 38 and max of 52 indicates that while playable, there is noticeable frame variance that could affect gameplay smoothness.

The High preset shows the same trend but from a lower starting point. At 1080p High, the combo averages 58 FPS, which drops to 38 FPS at 1440p and just 20 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result of 20 FPS is effectively unplayable for a third-person shooter, where responsiveness matters. The Ultra preset is even more demanding, with 45 FPS at 1080p, 29 FPS at 1440p, and a mere 15 FPS at 4K.

What the data suggests is that the Ryzen 5 7400F is not the limiting factor in this pairing. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, provide ample headroom for a 2014 title. The benchmark results indicate that even at 1080p, where CPU load is typically highest relative to GPU load, the GPU is still the constraint — the 91 FPS at Low settings is far below what the CPU could theoretically push. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth on the CPU side are more than sufficient for this game's demands.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to Low settings at 1080p as the only preset that delivers a consistently smooth experience, with an average of 91 FPS. This is the clear recommendation for competitive play, as it provides more than enough headroom above the 60 FPS threshold and ensures minimal frame drops. The 91 FPS average at 1080p Low suggests that the RX 580, despite its age, can still handle older titles when settings are moderated.

For players who prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rate, Medium settings at 1080p offer a reasonable compromise. The 70 FPS average with a minimum of 59 FPS means the experience stays above 60 FPS in most scenarios, though the min FPS of 59 shows it can dip just below that threshold in intense moments. The jump from Medium to High at 1080p costs 12 FPS on average (from 70 to 58), which is a significant drop for visual gains that may not be noticeable in a fast-paced shooter.

At 1440p, the situation becomes more constrained. Low settings at 59 FPS is technically playable but sits right at the edge of the 60 FPS target. Medium settings at 1440p drop to 45 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a shooter where quick reactions matter. The min FPS of 38 at 1440p Medium indicates that frame pacing could be problematic during combat sequences. For 1440p users, Low settings are the only viable option, and even then, the experience will be borderline.

4K is not a realistic option for this combo. Even at Low settings, the 32 FPS average is below playable thresholds for a third-person shooter. The Ultra preset at 4K produces 15 FPS, which is a slideshow. The data clearly shows that this combination is best suited for 1080p gaming, with Low or Medium settings providing the optimal balance of performance and visual quality.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580's specifications explain why it struggles at higher resolutions in Minimum. The GPU features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs, running at a base clock of 1257 MHz and a boost clock of 1340 MHz. The 8 GB of GDDR5 memory operates at 2000 MHz (8 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus, yielding 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These are solid specifications for a 2017 mid-range card, but they are not sufficient for 4K gaming in modern titles.

The GPU's 53rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 12928, places it in the middle of the pack. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (avg score 12940, delta -0.1%) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (avg score 12986, delta -0.4%). The RX 580 also edges out the AMD Radeon 740M (avg score 12870, delta 0.5%) and the AMD FirePro W5100 (avg score 12847, delta 0.6%). These close deltas indicate that the RX 580 is performance-competitive with these cards in general benchmarks, but its age shows in the demanding 4K results.

The 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance is respectable, but the pixel rate of 42.88 GPixel/s and texture rate of 193.0 GTexel/s are the limiting factors at high resolutions. The 4K results — 20 FPS at High, 24 FPS at Medium, and 32 FPS at Low — demonstrate that the GPU simply cannot fill enough pixels to maintain playable frame rates. Even at 1440p, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, as evidenced by the 29 FPS at Ultra settings.

The GPU's memory configuration is also a factor. While 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for Minimum, the 256.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a constraint at higher resolutions where more data needs to be moved per frame. The low FPS at 4K, even at Low settings, suggests that memory bandwidth, not capacity, is the limiting factor. The GPU's end-of-life production status and 185 W TDP indicate that this is older hardware, and the data reflects that reality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce 91 FPS average, which is the highest measured FPS in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 and maximum of 80. High settings drop to 58 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 45 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 46 FPS, showing the significant impact of settings on this GPU.

The 2560x1440 results show a substantial step down. Low settings average 59 FPS, which is exactly half of the 1080p Low result in absolute terms (though the percentage drop is 35%). Medium settings produce 45 FPS with a minimum of 38 and maximum of 52. High settings drop to 38 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 29 FPS. The 1440p results are consistently about 35-40% lower than their 1080p counterparts, indicating a linear scaling with pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the results are mostly unplayable. Low settings average 32 FPS, Medium settings average 24 FPS with a minimum of 21 and maximum of 28, High settings drop to 20 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 15 FPS. The 4K results are 65-67% lower than the 1080p equivalents, highlighting the GPU's inability to handle the 4x pixel count increase from 1080p.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each settings tier at a given resolution costs roughly 13-17 FPS compared to the tier below it. At 1080p, the drop from Low to Medium is 21 FPS, from Medium to High is 12 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 13 FPS. At 1440p, the drops are 14 FPS, 7 FPS, and 9 FPS respectively. At 4K, the drops are 8 FPS, 4 FPS, and 5 FPS. The diminishing absolute differences at higher resolutions reflect the GPU being increasingly overwhelmed.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + AMD Radeon RX 580 combination ranks 2682 out of 2939 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the bottom 9% of all configurations. This low ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU, which holds the combo back despite the strong CPU performance.

The CPU itself is a high performer relative to its peers. The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T (avg score 32707, delta 0.1%), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (avg score 32697, delta 0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (avg score 32812, delta -0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (avg score 32662, delta 0.3%). The deltas are all within 0.3%, indicating that the 7400F is essentially tied with these CPUs in synthetic benchmarks.

In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 21765 in multi-core and 3072 in single-core, demonstrating strong performance for a 6-core part. The PassMark multithread score of 25645 and single-thread score of 3689 further confirm its capabilities. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking means it outperforms the vast majority of CPUs on the market, making it an excellent pairing for a modern mid-range GPU.

However, the GPU's 53rd percentile ranking drags the overall combo down. The RX 580's average benchmark score of 12928 is close to its nearest rivals, but the actual in-game performance in Minimum is limited by the GPU's age. The combo's rank of 2682 out of 2939 suggests that most other tested configurations deliver better performance in this title, likely due to more modern GPUs with higher memory bandwidth and better pixel fill rates.

The delta between the CPU's high percentile (83rd) and the GPU's mid percentile (53rd) illustrates a significant imbalance. In Minimum, the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution — even at 1080p Low, the GPU is maxed out while the CPU likely has headroom. This imbalance is reflected in the low overall combo rank, which suggests that the RX 580 is the component that should be upgraded to improve performance in this game.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this CPU-GPU pairing in Minimum?*

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 at Low settings provides the best experience with 91 FPS average. For better visual quality, 1080p at Medium settings delivers 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS, which is still playable.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Minimum?*

A: No. Even at Low settings, the average FPS at 3840x2160 is only 32, and at Ultra settings it drops to 15 FPS. The GPU cannot maintain playable frame rates at 4K for this title.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, placing it in the 83rd percentile. It is essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-14600T (delta 0.1%), Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (delta 0.2%), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (delta -0.2%), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (delta 0.3%).

Q: How does the RX 580's performance compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 580 has an average benchmark score of 12928, placing it in the 53rd percentile. It is within 0.6% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (12940, delta -0.1%), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (12986, delta -0.4%), AMD Radeon 740M (12870, delta 0.5%), and AMD FirePro W5100 (12847, delta 0.6%).

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in Minimum?*

A: The GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The RX 580's 256-bit memory bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth cannot handle higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong single-thread score of 3072 in Cinebench R23 and 3689 in PassMark single-thread indicate it has ample headroom.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested configurations?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 2682 out of 2939 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the bottom 9% of configurations. This low ranking is due to the GPU's mid-tier performance relative to more modern graphics cards.