Minimum

# Minimum — AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

This benchmark analysis examines the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER in the third-person shooter Minimum, a title released in 2014. The data set includes 12 measured frame-rate rows across four resolutions and four quality presets, providing a clear picture of how this combination scales under varying loads.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable but steep decline as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 310 FPS average, which drops to 200 FPS at 1440p and further to 108 FPS at 4K. This represents a 65% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that even at the lowest quality preset, the rendering load quadruples with the pixel count increase.

For High settings, the scaling pattern is similar but with lower absolute numbers: 199 FPS at 1080p, 128 FPS at 1440p, and 69 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 71 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 59 FPS. This suggests that the GPU becomes progressively more dominant as resolution climbs, with the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth handling the increased pixel throughput.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 152 FPS at 1080p, 98 FPS at 1440p, and just 53 FPS at 4K. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate falls below 60 FPS, which is a critical threshold for smooth gameplay. The 1080p-to-4K drop for Ultra is 99 FPS, a 65% reduction, mirroring the Low preset's relative decline but from a lower starting point.

Medium settings provide the only complete data set with min and max FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the average is 237 FPS with a range of 202 to 273. At 1440p Medium, the average is 153 FPS with a range of 130 to 176. At 4K Medium, the average is 82 FPS with a range of 70 to 95. The minimum frame rates at 1080p and 1440p stay well above 120 FPS, while 4K Medium dips to 70 FPS minimum, still playable but approaching the edge of high-refresh comfort.

The resolution scaling data indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the limiting component at 4K, particularly at Ultra settings where the average of 53 FPS suggests the GPU is saturated. At 1080p, the high frame rates across all presets suggest the CPU begins to play a more significant role, though the Ryzen 5 7400F's six cores and twelve threads appear sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is built on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) using a 5 nm process from TSMC, with 6 cores and 12 threads. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, and it features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, which is relevant for feeding the GPU in a game like Minimum.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 7400F achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,765 and a single-core score of 3,072. The PassMark multi-thread score is 25,645 with a single-thread score of 3,689. These scores place the CPU in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32,750. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T (32,707, +0.1%), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32,697, +0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32,662, +0.3%), showing the 7400F sits within a tight performance cluster.

For a game released in 2014, the 7400F's six cores and twelve threads are far beyond what the title's engine likely requires. The high frame rates at 1080p — 310 FPS at Low and 199 FPS at High — suggest that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The 4.70 GHz boost clock provides strong single-thread performance, which is often critical for older game engines that rely on a few heavily threaded tasks.

The 65 W TDP and AMD Socket AM5 platform indicate this is a mainstream desktop part, and its 5 nm process contributes to efficiency. The lack of integrated graphics (N/A) means the system relies entirely on the discrete RTX 4070 SUPER for output. The CPU's 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide ample bandwidth for the GPU, though the RTX 4070 SUPER uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is fully compatible.

Given the measured FPS data, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at 4K, where the RTX 4070 SUPER's workload dominates. At 1080p, the CPU's single-core strength helps achieve the 310 FPS Low result, but even the most demanding 1080p Ultra scenario (152 FPS) does not appear to stress the 7400F beyond its capabilities. The PassMark physics score of 1,660 and data compression score of 289,999 provide additional context for the CPU's general compute throughput.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip, built on a 5 nm TSMC process. It features 7,168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, along with 56 ray tracing cores and 224 tensor cores. The GPU's base clock is 1,980 MHz with a boost clock of 2,475 MHz, and it has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

The RTX 4070 SUPER's compute capabilities include 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 and FP16 (1:1) performance, with a pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s. The GPU's 220 W TDP and 550 W suggested PSU rating indicate its power requirements, though the exact system power draw is not part of this data set. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering the API needs of a 2014 title.

In GPU benchmarks, the RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,627, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 172,795, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 205,624. The PassMark G3D score is 29,995 with a GPU compute score of 17,108. The GPU ranks in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43,223. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43,262, -0.1%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43,268, -0.1%), and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43,301, -0.2%).

The measured FPS data shows the GPU's strength and limitations. At 1080p, the RTX 4070 SUPER pushes 310 FPS at Low and 237 FPS at Medium, indicating that the GPU is far from maxed out at this resolution. At 1440p, the card still delivers 200 FPS at Low and 153 FPS at Medium, which are excellent results for high-refresh monitors. At 4K, the card maintains 108 FPS at Low and 82 FPS at Medium, but drops to 69 FPS at High and 53 FPS at Ultra.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity is ample for a 2014 game, as even at 4K Ultra, the memory bandwidth and capacity are not likely to be limiting factors given the era's texture sizes. The GDDR6X memory's 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is more than sufficient for the game's requirements. The GPU's boost clock of 2,475 MHz provides the raw compute headroom visible in the high frame rates at lower resolutions.

The transition from Medium to High settings at 4K shows a 13 FPS drop (82 to 69), while the High-to-Ultra step drops another 16 FPS (69 to 53). This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that disproportionately tax the GPU, likely including higher shadow quality, post-processing, and draw distances typical of the era's "Ultra" settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 439th out of 2,939 tested combos in Minimum. This places the combo in the top 15% of all tested configurations, a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU.

The rank of 439 out of 2,939 means that 2,500 other combos performed worse in this game, while 438 performed better. Given that the RTX 4070 SUPER is an end-of-life product (with the GeForce 50 series as its successor), this ranking reflects the GPU's strong absolute performance rather than its market position. The CPU's percentile of 83 (matching the GPU's percentile) suggests a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically outclasses the other.

The combo's ranking is likely driven by the GPU's high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, where the average FPS values (199 to 310 depending on settings) are competitive with more expensive configurations. At 4K, the combo's 53 FPS at Ultra is a limitation, but the 82 FPS at Medium and 108 FPS at Low keep it relevant for 4K gaming at reduced settings.

The nearest GPU rivals — the Quadro M6000 24 GB and RTX 5050 Mobile — have nearly identical average benchmark scores (within 1%), suggesting that the RTX 4070 SUPER's performance in Minimum is representative of its class. The CPU rivals, including the i5-14600T and Core Ultra 7 155H, also cluster within 0.3% of the 7400F's average score, indicating that the CPU is not a differentiator in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are: Low 310, Medium 237 (min 202, max 273), High 199, and Ultra 152. The Medium preset provides the only min/max data at 1080p, with a 71 FPS spread between minimum and maximum. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decline: 73 FPS from Low to Medium, 38 FPS from Medium to High, and 47 FPS from High to Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 200, Medium 153 (min 130, max 176), High 128, and Ultra 98. The Medium spread at 1440p is 46 FPS, narrower than at 1080p. The step from Low to Medium is 47 FPS, Medium to High is 25 FPS, and High to Ultra is 30 FPS. The 1440p results show a 35% reduction from 1080p at Low settings (310 to 200) and a 36% reduction at Ultra (152 to 98).

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low 108, Medium 82 (min 70, max 95), High 69, and Ultra 53. The Medium spread at 4K is 25 FPS, the tightest of all resolutions, suggesting the GPU is operating near its limits. The Low-to-Medium step is 26 FPS, Medium-to-High is 13 FPS, and High-to-Ultra is 16 FPS. The 4K results show a 65% reduction from 1080p at Low settings and a 65% reduction at Ultra, confirming that resolution scaling is consistent across presets.

The only preset with complete min/max data across all three resolutions is Medium: 237 (202-273) at 1080p, 153 (130-176) at 1440p, and 82 (70-95) at 4K. The minimum frame rates at 4K Medium (70) are still above 60 FPS, providing a playable experience, while the 1080p minimum (202) is well above any refresh rate standard.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, all presets deliver playable frame rates, with Low at 310 FPS, Medium at 237, High at 199, and Ultra at 152. For a 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitor, High at 199 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, as it exceeds the refresh rate while providing better visuals than Medium. For a 240 Hz monitor, Medium at 237 FPS is the recommendation, as it exceeds 240 Hz and provides a 38 FPS improvement over High.

At 1440p, the choices narrow. Ultra at 98 FPS is suitable for 60 Hz displays but falls short of 120 Hz. High at 128 FPS is the recommended preset for 120 Hz monitors, as it exceeds the refresh rate while maintaining good visual quality. Medium at 153 FPS is the pick for 144 Hz displays, providing a 25 FPS margin over the refresh rate. Low at 200 FPS is available but sacrifices too much visual fidelity for the marginal benefit.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. Ultra at 53 FPS is below 60 FPS and not recommended for smooth gameplay. High at 69 FPS exceeds 60 FPS, making it the best visual preset that maintains playability. Medium at 82 FPS provides a comfortable margin over 60 FPS and is the recommended choice for 4K gaming on this combo. Low at 108 FPS is the highest frame rate option but significantly reduces visual quality.

For the best overall experience, Medium settings across all resolutions provide the most consistent frame rates with the only complete min/max data. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 202 FPS ensures no drops below 200 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 130 FPS keeps the experience above 120 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 70 FPS remains above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot for this game and hardware combination, balancing visual fidelity with frame rate stability.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Minimum?

A: The highest measured average is 310 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, but the average frame rate is 53 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32,750, which is 0.1% above the Intel Core i5-14600T (32,707) and 0.2% above the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32,697).

Q: What is the minimum frame rate at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The minimum frame rate at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 130 FPS, with an average of 153 FPS and a maximum of 176 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER rank among all GPUs?

A: The GPU is in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43,223.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The difference is 158 FPS, with Low at 310 FPS and Ultra at 152 FPS average.