Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The data shows this pairing ranks 1549th out of 2939 tested combos for this game, placing it in the upper-middle tier of systems. The RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and Ada Lovelace architecture handle the game's demands well, while the Ryzen 5 7400F's six Zen 4 cores provide ample processing headroom, as evidenced by strong synthetic scores and the measured frame rates across resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Minimum with this combo?*

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 are the sweet spots. At 1920x1080, the average frame rate stays above 99 FPS on all settings, and at 2560x1440, it stays above 64 FPS on all settings. The 3840x2160 results dip to 34 FPS on Ultra, which is less ideal for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F's average benchmark score of 32750 is nearly identical to its closest competitors. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600T, 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360. Its score is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H.

*Q: Is the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Minimum?*

A: The data indicates yes. The GPU's memory configuration, which includes an 8 GB frame buffer and 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is enough to sustain the measured frame rates at all tested resolutions and settings. The game does not appear to be VRAM-limited based on the performance scaling.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The jump from Low to Ultra at 1920x1080 results in a significant frame rate drop. The average FPS goes from 202 on Low down to 99 on Ultra, a reduction of over 100 FPS. High and Medium settings sit in between, with averages of 130 and 155 FPS, respectively.

Q: Which preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance?

A: For this combo, the High preset at 2560x1440 appears to be the best compromise. It delivers an average of 84 FPS, which is well above the 64 FPS seen on Ultra, and the visual uplift from Medium (100 FPS) is likely more noticeable than the difference in smoothness.

Q: Does the CPU hold the GPU back in this game?

A: No, the benchmark results suggest the opposite. The Ryzen 5 7400F's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, is more than capable of feeding the RTX 4060. The frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings, indicating a GPU-bound workload at higher presets.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Minimum, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 achieves a rank of 1549 out of 2939 combos. This places it in the 52nd percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms more than half of the configurations but is not at the top end. The ranking reflects a balanced system where neither component is a severe bottleneck for this particular title.

The CPU's own percentile ranking is significantly higher than the combo's overall rank. The Ryzen 5 7400F sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a high-performing processor. The GPU's percentile is lower, at 61st for all GPUs. This discrepancy suggests that the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor for this combo's overall rank in this game, as the CPU has more headroom relative to its peers than the GPU does.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 32750 places it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals. It is effectively tied with the Intel Core i5-14600T, which has an average score of 32707 and a 0.1% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is the only close competitor that edges it out, with a score of 32812 and a -0.2% delta. These small differences mean that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 7400F will perform virtually identically to these alternatives.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 17639 also puts it in close competition with its nearest rivals. It is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which scores 17666 with a -0.2% delta. The AMD Radeon 780M is just 0.3% behind, and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and Pro 460 are 0.5% and 0.7% behind, respectively. These figures show the RTX 4060's performance is in a well-populated tier of graphics cards.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo performs across different settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 202 FPS, which is far beyond what any display can show. This makes Low a wasted opportunity for visual fidelity. The Medium preset, with an average of 155 FPS, is still extremely high and offers better visuals. However, the High preset at 130 FPS is the most balanced choice, providing a significant visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining a frame rate that exceeds the refresh rate of most standard monitors.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similar but with lower absolute numbers. The Low preset yields 130 FPS, which is still excellent. The Medium preset drops to 100 FPS, and High comes in at 84 FPS. The Ultra preset at 64 FPS is playable but begins to approach the threshold where frame pacing becomes more noticeable. The best experience for a high-refresh-rate 1440p monitor would be the High preset, as it offers a strong balance between image quality and smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the combo starts to struggle. The Low preset manages an average of 70 FPS, which is playable. The Medium preset drops to 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS, which can feel inconsistent. The High preset falls to 45 FPS, and Ultra is the only setting that drops below 30 FPS, hitting an average of 34 FPS. For 4K gaming, the Low preset is the only one that provides a consistently smooth experience, while Medium is acceptable for slower-paced moments.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data for this combo shows clear scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 202 on Low to 99 on Ultra. The Medium preset records an average of 155 FPS, with a minimum of 131 and a maximum of 178 FPS. The High preset averages 130 FPS. This shows that the game is highly playable at all settings on 1080p, with even the most demanding preset producing nearly triple-digit average frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages decrease but remain strong. The Low preset averages 130 FPS, which is identical to the High preset's 1080p result. The Medium preset averages 100 FPS, with a minimum of 85 and a maximum of 115 FPS. The High preset averages 84 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 64 FPS. The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 35-40% across all settings, which is consistent with the increase in pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the performance takes a more significant hit. The Low preset averages 70 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 and a maximum of 62 FPS. The High preset averages 45 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to an average of 34 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steeper, indicating that the GPU is nearing its limits at this resolution, particularly with the higher visual quality presets.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the primary driver of frame rates in this game, as evidenced by the significant performance scaling across resolutions. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the textures and assets in Minimum. The GPU's boost clock of 2460 MHz, up from a base of 1830 MHz, allows it to sustain high throughput during extended gaming sessions.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial, with 3072 shading units and a FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS. This raw compute power is more than enough for a game released in 2014. The presence of 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores, while not heavily utilized in this older title, indicates the card is built for future workloads. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 shows its capability in modern, API-heavy scenarios, which bodes well for its longevity.

The GPU's performance relative to its peers is very tight. Its average benchmark score of 17639 is within 0.7% of its nearest rivals, which include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 and the AMD Radeon 780M. This indicates that the RTX 4060 is positioned in a highly competitive performance tier. The 61st percentile ranking for all GPUs confirms that it is a mid-range part, capable of handling most games at 1080p and 1440p with high settings, but it will require settings adjustments at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F plays a supporting but crucial role in this combo. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, it provides a strong foundation for gaming. The CPU's boost clock of 4.70 GHz, up from a 3.70 GHz base, ensures that single-threaded workloads are processed quickly. This is reflected in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, which is a key metric for gaming performance.

The CPU's cache hierarchy, which includes 32 MB of shared L3 cache, helps reduce memory latency and improve data access for game logic and physics. The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this game. For instance, at 1080p Low, the system achieves 202 FPS, which is a high frame rate that demands strong per-core performance. The CPU's ability to feed the GPU at this level indicates it has ample headroom.

The synthetic benchmark results for the CPU are robust. It scores 21765 points in Cinebench R23 multicore and 9141 in Cinebench R20 multicore, showcasing its strong multi-threaded capabilities. The PassMark multithread score of 25645 and the data compression score of 289999 further reinforce its processing power. While games like Minimum may not utilize all 12 threads, the CPU's high single-core performance is the most relevant factor for the measured FPS results.