Minimum

Minimum is a 2014 third-person shooter that remains a demanding benchmark for modern hardware, and the combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 produces a dataset that clearly illustrates the balance between CPU and GPU workloads. The measured results show a system capable of extreme frame rates, but the scaling across resolutions and settings reveals a nuanced performance profile where the CPU becomes a significant factor. The data indicates this pairing ranks 145th out of 3712 tested combos for this specific game, placing it in the top 4% of all configurations, a strong showing that underscores the raw power of both components.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this combo for a high-refresh-rate monitor?

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the only resolution that consistently delivers frame rates above 250 FPS. At Low settings, the average is 392 FPS, while High settings produce 253 FPS, making 1080p the clear choice for maximum refresh rates.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: The data shows a significant reduction. At High settings, the average frame rate drops by 65.2%, from 253 FPS at 1920x1080 to 88 FPS at 3840x2160. This substantial decrease indicates a heavy shift in the bottleneck towards the GPU at higher resolutions.

Q: Which graphics settings preset provides the most balanced experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset offers a strong balance with an average of 194 FPS. This is 30 FPS higher than High settings and 70 FPS higher than Ultra, while still maintaining a playable and visually enhanced experience compared to Low.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 4K resolution with this hardware?

A: Yes, but with a caveat. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 67 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. However, this is the lowest average frame rate recorded in the entire dataset.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750. This places it essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-14600T, which scores 32707 (0.1% slower), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, which scores 32697 (0.2% slower). It is also slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, which scores 32812.

Q: Does the RTX 4090's performance in this game align with its overall benchmark standing?

A: The RTX 4090 has a very high average benchmark score of 60347, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. While its nearest rivals in synthetic tests are professional workstation cards, in this game, its performance is so high that it is limited by the CPU at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 achieves a rank of 145 out of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum. This placement in the top 4% of all configurations confirms that this is a high-end pairing capable of delivering top-tier performance in this title. The rank is a composite of both components' capabilities, but the measured FPS data shows that the CPU is often the ceiling for performance, especially at 1080p.

This ranking is particularly impressive given that the GPU is an end-of-life product, yet it remains a dominant force. The CPU, a newer release, holds its own in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, ensuring it does not become a major hindrance to the GPU's potential. The data suggests that for a game like Minimum, this combo is overkill for most displays, but it provides a massive headroom for future titles or more demanding settings. The performance gap to the next set of rival combos is not shown, but the absolute rank within the database signifies that very few systems will outperform this one in this specific game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a powerhouse built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process. Its specifications are colossal: 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s, and the 16,384 shading units are complemented by 128 RT cores and 512 Tensor cores. The GPU's high base clock of 2235 MHz can boost up to 2520 MHz, and its memory runs at an effective 21 Gbps. These specifications translate to a benchmark score of 38194 in Passmark's G3D test and place it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs.

In Minimum, the GPU's role becomes progressively more critical as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the RTX 4090 is rarely the limiting factor. The frame rates are extraordinarily high, suggesting the CPU is setting the pace. However, when the resolution jumps to 3840x2160, the GPU's workload increases dramatically. The average FPS at High settings drops to 88, demonstrating that the RTX 4090 is now being fully utilized. The data shows that the 24 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, as the performance drops are due to computational load rather than memory capacity. The GPU's immense compute power, with an FP32 performance of 82.58 TFLOPS, is what drives the high frame rates at 4K, though it is still not enough to maintain triple-digit averages at the highest settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system is incredibly fast. With Low settings, the average FPS is 392, which is a phenomenal result. Increasing the settings to Medium yields an average of 301 FPS, High drops to 253 FPS, and Ultra brings the average down to 193 FPS. The minimum FPS recorded at Medium settings is 256, indicating excellent frame pacing.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high. The Low preset averages 254 FPS, Medium averages 194 FPS, and High averages 163 FPS. The Ultra preset still manages an average of 124 FPS. The minimum FPS at Medium settings is 165, with a maximum of 223, showing a consistent experience. At 3840x2160, the strain on the system becomes evident. Low settings average 137 FPS, Medium averages 105 FPS, and High averages 88 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of just 67 FPS. The data for Medium at 4K shows a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS, highlighting the increased variance at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings preset depends entirely on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the High preset is recommended. It delivers an average of 253 FPS, which is a massive improvement over the 193 FPS of Ultra, while the visual difference between High and Ultra is often less impactful than the 60 FPS performance gap. The Low preset is capable of 392 FPS, but this is likely beyond the refresh rate of most monitors and sacrifices visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the sweet spot. It provides an average of 194 FPS, which is a significant step up from High (163 FPS) and Ultra (124 FPS). The minimum FPS of 165 at Medium ensures a smooth experience, making it the best choice for high-refresh-rate 1440p displays. For 4K gaming, the High preset is the best recommendation for a balance of quality and performance, yielding 88 FPS. While the Ultra preset is playable at 67 FPS, the drop is substantial, and High offers a much safer margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset at 4K achieves 137 FPS, but the visual compromise is severe, so it is only recommended for competitive play where frame rate is paramount.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 32 MB shared L3 cache. Its benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072. These results place it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750. In the data, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p resolution.

The measured FPS at 1920x1080 shows that the CPU is the primary limiting factor. At Low settings, the average is 392 FPS, but when moving to High settings, the average is 253 FPS, a difference of 139 FPS. This variation across settings at the same resolution indicates that the GPU is not the bottleneck; the CPU's processing power is what dictates the maximum frame rate. The CPU's single-thread performance is crucial here, as the game's engine likely relies heavily on a few cores. The boost clock of 4.70 GHz and strong single-core Cinebench score of 3072 are what allow it to reach these high frame rates. However, the data also shows that this CPU is not powerful enough to fully saturate the RTX 4090's potential at 1080p, as the frame rate ceiling is lower than what the GPU alone could theoretically produce.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling of FPS from 1080p to 4K is a clear indicator of where the bottleneck lies. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 253 at 1080p to 163 at 1440p, and then to 88 at 4K. This represents a 35.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 46% drop from 1440p to 4K. This pattern is typical of a system that is CPU-limited at lower resolutions and becomes increasingly GPU-limited as resolution increases.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more dramatic. The average FPS goes from 392 at 1080p to 254 at 1440p, and then to 137 at 4K. This is a 65% drop from 1080p to 1440p, which is a much steeper decline than at High settings. This steeper drop suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is heavily stressed at 1080p, and as resolution increases, the GPU workload starts to become a factor, but the CPU remains a significant constraint. The data points to a system where the CPU is the star at 1080p, but the GPU takes over as the primary driver of performance at 4K, as evidenced by the frame rates converging between settings at higher resolutions.