Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a strong performance profile in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. The measured data shows this pairing is capable of high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with the primary bottleneck shifting from the GPU at 4K to the CPU at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the component roles, scaling behavior, and settings recommendations based strictly on the provided benchmark results.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) using a 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 65W TDP. The CPU features a 32 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory on the AMD Socket AM5 platform. Its compute capabilities are reflected in synthetic benchmarks: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072, with a corresponding Passmark single-thread score of 3689.

In the context of Minimum, the CPU's role becomes increasingly evident as resolution drops. At 4K, the frame rates are lower across all settings, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiter. However, at 1080p, the average FPS figures reach as high as 278 on Low settings, suggesting the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to achieve very high frame rates. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750, places it in a competitive position. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T (deltaPct 0.1), Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (deltaPct 0.2), and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (deltaPct -0.2), showing it is statistically on par with these alternatives.

The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 7400F provides sufficient headroom for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p, as the FPS differences between High and Low settings at that resolution (179 vs 278 FPS) are substantial, implying the GPU is not fully saturated at lower graphical loads. This suggests the CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, is robust enough to avoid being a significant constraint in this older title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process. It has 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, along with 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). It is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The card's compute performance is strong, with an FP32 rating of 29.15 TFLOPS and a texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s.

For Minimum, the RTX 4070's role is most pronounced at 4K resolution, where it becomes the limiting factor. The measured FPS at 3840x2160 ranges from 47 on Ultra to 97 on Low, showing a clear scaling with graphical load. The GPU's 81st percentile ranking against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648, is notable. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (deltaPct 0.1), AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (deltaPct 0.4), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (deltaPct -1.3), indicating the desktop RTX 4070 holds a slight edge over these competitors.

At 1440p, the RTX 4070 demonstrates its capability by delivering 179 FPS on Low and 88 FPS on Ultra. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for this game's demands, as no out-of-memory-related crashes or stutters can be inferred from the data. The GPU's DirectX 12 benchmark score of 103 in Passmark, while lower than its DirectX 11 score of 244, suggests the card is well-optimized for the API that Minimum likely uses, given its 2014 release date.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions. Moving from 1080p to 1440p to 4K, the frame rates decrease significantly at every settings level, which is expected as the pixel count increases.

At High settings, the average FPS drops from 179 at 1920x1080 to 115 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 64 FPS (or 35.8%). Further dropping to 3840x2160 yields 62 FPS, which is a 117 FPS decrease from 1080p (or 65.4%). This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the CPU's performance remains constant while the rendering load increases.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 278 FPS at 1080p drops to 179 FPS at 1440p and then to 97 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 4K difference of 181 FPS (65.1%) suggests that even at the lowest graphical settings, the GPU is still the limiting factor at 4K, but the CPU's capability is more apparent at 1080p where the FPS is very high.

The Medium settings row shows a similar trend: 213 FPS at 1080p, 137 FPS at 1440p, and 74 FPS at 4K. This represents a 139 FPS drop from 1080p to 4K (65.3%). The Ultra settings row shows 136 FPS at 1080p, 88 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K, a drop of 89 FPS (65.4%).

The consistent percentage drop of approximately 65% from 1080p to 4K across all settings strongly indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component at 4K, while the CPU provides enough headroom to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions. The data shows that this combo is more balanced at 1440p, where the FPS drops are less severe (e.g., High settings from 179 to 115 FPS, a 35.8% reduction), suggesting a more even distribution of workload between CPU and GPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. The data provides four presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra.

At 1080p, all settings deliver playable frame rates, but the Medium preset offers a strong balance with an average FPS of 213, a minimum of 181, and a maximum of 245. This provides a smooth experience with better visual quality than Low (278 FPS) without the significant drop to High (179 FPS) or Ultra (136 FPS). For competitive play, Low settings would be the choice, but Medium appears to be the sweet spot for most users.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 115 FPS on average, which is suitable for most displays. The Medium preset offers 137 FPS with a minimum of 117 and a maximum of 158, making it a better option for high-refresh-rate monitors. Ultra drops to 88 FPS, which is still playable but may not sustain 90+ FPS on all panels. Low settings at 179 FPS are ideal for maximum performance, but the visual compromise may not be worth it for a game like Minimum where immersion matters.

At 4K, the only preset that maintains an average FPS above 60 is Low, at 97 FPS. Medium delivers 74 FPS with a minimum of 63 and a maximum of 85, which is also above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. High drops to 62 FPS, which is borderline, while Ultra falls to 47 FPS, which may be below the refresh rate of many 4K displays. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience at 4K, Medium is the recommended setting, as it provides a minimum FPS of 63, ensuring no drops below the 60 FPS line.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 achieves a combo rank of 650 out of 2939 tested combos. This places it in the top 22.1% of all configurations, which is a solid result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU.

The rank reflects the overall performance across all tested resolutions and settings. Given that the combo delivers 278 FPS at 1080p Low and 47 FPS at 4K Ultra, the rank suggests that while it excels at lower resolutions, it is not the absolute top performer at 4K. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking and the GPU's 81st percentile ranking contribute to this overall position, indicating that both components are above average but not top-tier.

Relative to other combos, the 650th rank out of 2939 implies that there are 649 configurations that outperform this one, likely featuring more powerful CPUs (such as higher-core-count Ryzen 9 or Intel Core i9 parts) or GPUs (like the RTX 4090). However, the rank also shows that this combo outperforms the majority of tested systems, making it a capable choice for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete set of measured FPS data for this combo in Minimum:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average FPS 278
• Medium: Average FPS 213, Minimum FPS 181, Maximum FPS 245
• High: Average FPS 179
• Ultra: Average FPS 136

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average FPS 179
• Medium: Average FPS 137, Minimum FPS 117, Maximum FPS 158
• High: Average FPS 115
• Ultra: Average FPS 88

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average FPS 97
• Medium: Average FPS 74, Minimum FPS 63, Maximum FPS 85
• High: Average FPS 62
• Ultra: Average FPS 47

The data shows a consistent scaling pattern: at each resolution, the FPS decreases as settings increase from Low to Ultra. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values, indicating it was tested with a frame time variance that provides a range for stability analysis. The minimum FPS values at Medium (181 at 1080p, 117 at 1440p, and 63 at 4K) suggest that this preset maintains a playable experience even during intense scenes.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo can achieve in Minimum?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 278, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 4K with Medium settings, the average FPS is 74 with a minimum of 63, which stays above the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings also deliver 97 FPS, while High (62 FPS) is borderline and Ultra (47 FPS) falls below.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707), 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697), and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662). It is 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812).

Q: What is the GPU's ranking percentile and how does it compare to rivals?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 37648 is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628), 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507), and 1.3% higher than the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (37157). It is 1.3% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38135).

Q: Which settings preset provides the best 1440p experience?

A: For 1440p, the Medium preset offers an average FPS of 137 with a minimum of 117, providing a smooth experience. High runs at 115 FPS, while Low runs at 179 FPS for maximum performance. Ultra drops to 88 FPS.

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

A: This combo ranks 650th out of 2939 tested combinations in Minimum, placing it in the top 22.1% of all systems tested.