Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 produces a predictable but clearly defined performance profile in Minimum. The data indicates a system where the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution increases, while the modern 6-core CPU ensures the top-end frame rates stay high at lower resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured results to show exactly where this combo excels and where it hits its wall.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, confirming that the RTX 2060 is the limiting factor at higher pixel counts. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings reduces the average frame rate from 100 FPS to 64 FPS, a 36% performance hit. The scaling continues at 4K, where the same High preset yields only 35 FPS on average—a 65% reduction from the 1080p result. This pattern is classic GPU-bound behavior; the workload per pixel increases exponentially with resolution, and the 2060’s 6 GB frame buffer and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to maintain high throughput at 4K.

The data suggests that 1440p is the practical ceiling for a smooth experience with this combo. At 2560x1440, even the Ultra preset manages an average of 49 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a fast-paced third-person shooter. The 1080p results, however, show that the CPU has plenty of headroom. At Low settings, the combo reaches 155 FPS at 1080p, which is likely near the game’s engine limit or the CPU’s single-thread ceiling. The fact that the 1080p Low result is 55 FPS higher than the 1440p Low result highlights how much of the performance is being eaten by pixel fill rate rather than game logic.

The scaling between Medium and High at each resolution is also informative. At 1440p, the difference between Medium (77 FPS) and High (64 FPS) is 13 FPS, while at 1080p the gap is 19 FPS (119 vs 100). This indicates that the GPU is still managing the extra load at 1080p, but at 4K, the gap narrows to 6 FPS (41 vs 35) as the card becomes saturated and the settings have diminishing returns. The 4K Ultra result of 26 FPS is effectively unplayable, making it clear that this resolution is only for static screenshots or very low-demand scenes.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 7400F is a modern 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its benchmark scores place it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072. These numbers suggest that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this game, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU is working hardest.

The data supports this: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 155 FPS, which is a very high frame rate for a 2014 title. The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are more than sufficient for the game’s threading demands. The nearest CPU rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, has a nearly identical average benchmark score (32707 vs 32750), with a delta of just 0.1%. This means the 7400F is performing exactly as expected for its class, with no unusual inefficiencies.

The CPU’s role becomes more apparent when looking at the frame rate differences between presets. At 1080p, the jump from Low (155 FPS) to Medium (119 FPS) is a 36 FPS drop, which is likely due to increased draw calls and physics calculations. However, the CPU is still able to feed the GPU enough data to keep the average above 100 FPS at High settings. The single-core performance in Cinebench R15 (309) and R20 (1290) is strong, indicating that the game’s primary thread is well-supported. For a game like Minimum, which relies on straightforward third-person shooter mechanics, the 7400F provides ample headroom, and the data shows no signs of CPU-induced stuttering or frame pacing issues.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best balance of visual quality and performance is the High preset at 2560x1440. This configuration delivers an average of 64 FPS, which is smooth enough for most players, and it avoids the steep drop to 49 FPS that the Ultra preset incurs. The step from High to Ultra at 1440p costs 15 FPS (64 to 49), which is a significant 23% reduction for what is typically a marginal visual improvement in shadows and post-processing. The High preset at 1080p is also excellent, hitting 100 FPS, and it offers a better experience than Medium (119 FPS) for those who prioritize frame rate over fidelity.

For players with a 1080p monitor, the Medium preset is a solid choice, providing 119 FPS with a minimum of 101 FPS, which ensures a consistent experience without dipping below 100 FPS. The Low preset at 1080p is overkill for most, as 155 FPS is beyond the refresh rate of most standard monitors, but it is useful for competitive play or if the user has a high-refresh panel. At 4K, the data shows that even the Low preset (54 FPS) is not consistently playable, and the Medium preset (41 FPS) is the only option that might be tolerable for slower, narrative-driven moments, but it is not recommended for action sequences.

The Ultra preset should be avoided entirely for this combo. At 1080p, it drops to 76 FPS, which is lower than the High preset at 1440p, and at 4K it hits a low of 26 FPS. The cost of Ultra is not justified by the measured performance gains. The sweet spot is clearly High settings, which provides the best ratio of frame rate to visual fidelity across all resolutions. For those who want to push higher frame rates, dropping to Medium is a viable alternative, but High is the recommended default.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 7400F and RTX 2060 ranks 2292 out of 2939 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the lower-middle tier of the database, which is consistent with the GPU’s age and the CPU’s mid-range positioning. The 83rd percentile CPU ranking is offset by the GPU’s 58th percentile ranking, resulting in a combined score that is below the median. The data indicates that this combo is not competitive with high-end systems, but it is far from the bottom.

The GPU’s nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (0% delta), AMD Radeon 680M (0.1% delta), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (0.6% delta). This clustering shows that the RTX 2060 is performing right in line with older flagship cards and modern integrated graphics, which explains the low combo rank. The CPU’s rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600T and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, are all within 0.3% of its average score, confirming that the 7400F is a well-positioned chip that is not holding the system back.

The combo rank of 2292 suggests that many other pairings will deliver higher frame rates in this game, but it also implies that this system is capable of running Minimum at playable levels, particularly at 1080p and 1440p. The rank is a reflection of the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions rather than a fundamental flaw in the pairing. A stronger GPU would improve the rank significantly, but the CPU would remain a solid foundation.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a Turing-architecture GPU with 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs. It has a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz, with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus. The memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s is a key specification, as it directly impacts performance at higher resolutions. The data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor in the measured frame rates, with the 4K results being particularly low.

The GPU’s 58th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 15290 put it in the mid-range of the database. Its nearest rival, the GTX 580, has a nearly identical average score (15283), which is surprising given the generational gap, but it highlights the 2060’s age and the fact that it is end-of-life. The 6 GB VRAM is likely a limiting factor at 4K with High or Ultra settings, as the texture data can easily exceed this capacity, leading to the low average FPS of 35 and 26 respectively.

The GPU’s compute performance, as measured by Passmark G3D (14111) and Geekbench OpenCL (65014), is adequate for this game. The boost clock of 1680 MHz provides enough headroom to maintain high frame rates at 1080p, as seen in the 155 FPS Low result. However, the pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s are not sufficient for 4K workloads. The data suggests that the 2060 is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p with medium-to-high settings, where it can leverage its compute power without being overwhelmed by pixel throughput.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. The Low preset averages 155 FPS, which is the highest measured value across all configurations. The Medium preset averages 119 FPS with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS, providing a stable and high-refresh-rate experience. The High preset averages 100 FPS, which is still excellent for most monitors. The Ultra preset drops to 76 FPS, which is playable but shows the GPU starting to struggle with the added effects.

At 2560x1440, the performance takes a clear step down. The Low preset averages 100 FPS, which is identical to the 1080p High result, showing that the GPU can handle the extra pixels when settings are reduced. The Medium preset averages 77 FPS (min 65, max 88), which is a good target for 1440p gaming. The High preset averages 64 FPS, which is the recommended setting for a balanced experience. The Ultra preset averages 49 FPS, which is borderline for a shooter, as the minimum frame rate is likely to dip below 40 FPS during intense scenes.

At 3840x2160, the data shows a significant struggle. The Low preset averages 54 FPS, which is the only playable option at this resolution. The Medium preset averages 41 FPS (min 35, max 47), which is very demanding on the eyes and will result in noticeable stuttering. The High preset averages 35 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 26 FPS, both of which are too low for practical gameplay. The 4K results clearly indicate that this combo is not designed for 4K gaming, and users should stick to 1080p or 1440p for a smooth experience.