Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Minimum, with the data showing frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions and settings. This combination ranks 81st out of 2,939 tested combos in this title, placing it in the top 3% of all configurations measured. The results indicate a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the processor proves more than capable of feeding the flagship graphics card at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS deltas between 1080p and 4K tell a clear story about where the bottleneck lies in this pairing. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 259 FPS at 1920x1080 to 167 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 92 FPS, and then further down to 90 FPS at 3840x2160. This pattern—a 35.5% decrease from 1080p to 1440p and a 46.1% decrease from 1440p to 4K—shows the rendering load scaling almost linearly with pixel count, which points squarely at the GPU as the limiting factor.

The scaling behavior is even more pronounced at Low settings. At 1080p Low, the system produces 392 FPS, which drops to 260 FPS at 1440p and then to 140 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p reduction of 132 FPS represents a 33.7% performance loss, while the 1440p to 4K drop of 120 FPS is a 46.2% loss. These percentage drops are nearly identical to those seen at High settings, suggesting that the RTX 5090 is the constraining component across all quality presets, and the Ryzen 5 7400F is not introducing a CPU-side ceiling even at the lowest settings where frame rates exceed 390 FPS.

Looking at the Ultra preset tells a similar story with slightly different numbers. The transition from 1080p Ultra at 197 FPS to 1440p Ultra at 127 FPS is a 70 FPS loss (35.5%), and moving to 4K Ultra at 69 FPS represents another 58 FPS drop (45.7%). The consistency of these percentage drops across all four settings presets strongly indicates that the game's performance scaling is purely resolution-driven and that the CPU has ample headroom. The Ryzen 5 7400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears to be more than sufficient for this title, as the FPS reductions closely mirror the increase in pixel workload.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which preset offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate. At 1080p, Medium settings deliver 309 FPS average with a minimum of 262 FPS, which is remarkably smooth for any display. The jump to High settings drops the average to 259 FPS, a 16.2% reduction, while Ultra falls to 197 FPS, a 36.2% reduction from Medium. Given that Medium also provides the only complete FPS range data (262-355 FPS), it appears to be the sweet spot for competitive play at 1080p.

For 1440p users, Medium settings again emerge as the recommended choice with a 199 FPS average and a minimum of 169 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above 144 Hz refresh rates, whereas High drops to 167 FPS average and Ultra falls to 127 FPS. The 4K results show that High settings at 90 FPS is the practical ceiling for a smooth experience, as Ultra drops to 69 FPS and Medium sits at 107 FPS. At 4K, Medium settings with 107 FPS average and 91 FPS minimum provide the best combination of fluidity and visual fidelity, though High at 90 FPS remains playable.

The data suggests that Medium is the optimal preset across all resolutions when prioritizing frame rate consistency. The measured minimum FPS values for Medium at each resolution (262 at 1080p, 169 at 1440p, 91 at 4K) indicate that this preset maintains stable performance without the frame time spikes that can occur at higher settings. Low settings offer higher averages—392, 260, and 140 FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively—but the visual trade-off is significant for a marginal competitive advantage. For most players, Medium provides the best measured experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications align closely with the observed performance. The card features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is likely why the game runs smoothly at 4K even at Medium settings, as the high bandwidth prevents texture streaming bottlenecks. The 21760 shading units and 680 TMUs give the card substantial raw compute power, reflected in its 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance.

The RTX 5090's clock behavior is worth noting in context of the FPS results. With a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, the card maintains high utilization across all tested scenarios. The fact that frame rates scale so predictably with resolution suggests the GPU is running at or near its boost clock consistently, as any thermal or power throttling would introduce irregular scaling patterns. The 575 W TDP and 950 W suggested PSU indicate this is a power-hungry card, but the data shows no evidence of performance degradation during the benchmark runs.

The GPU's benchmark results support its in-game performance. It scores 39,650 in Passmark G3D and 18,355 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival comparisons show it performing within 1.4% of cards like the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, though these are workstation and mobile parts respectively. The RTX 5090's 32 GB VRAM is far more than Minimum requires, but the data suggests the card's raw compute power, not memory capacity, is what drives the high frame rates at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 achieves a rank of 81 out of 2,939 total tested combos in Minimum. This places the pairing in the top 2.8% of all configurations, which is an exceptional result. However, the ranking context reveals an interesting nuance: the CPU is a mid-range part while the GPU is flagship-tier, meaning this rank likely reflects the GPU's dominance rather than a balanced system. The Ryzen 5 7400F ranks in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the RTX 5090 sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs.

The CPU's nearest rivals show how close the 7400F is to other processors in raw benchmark scores. It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H by 0.2% and leads the Intel Core i5-14600T by 0.1%, with a similar spread to the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360. These tiny deltas—all within 0.3% of each other—indicate that the 7400F is competitively positioned in synthetic benchmarks, though its 83rd percentile ranking suggests it is not among the absolute fastest CPUs available. The fact that it still achieves an 81st place combo rank in this game speaks to how GPU-bound Minimum is at the tested settings.

The GPU's nearest rivals are less conventional comparisons. The Tesla P100 cards and Radeon Pro workstation parts are within 1.4% of the RTX 5090's average benchmark score, but these are not gaming-focused products. The RTX 5090's 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms its flagship status, and the 81st combo rank indicates that the 7400F does not hold it back in this title. The data suggests that upgrading the CPU would yield minimal gains in Minimum, as the GPU is clearly the performance limiter at every resolution and setting combination tested.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 in this game?

A: No. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows consistent percentage drops across all settings, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p Low the system produces 392 FPS, which would require any CPU to work hard, yet the frame rates scale predictably with resolution rather than showing a CPU-imposed ceiling.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming?

A: Medium settings provide the best measured experience at 3840x2160, with an average of 107 FPS and a minimum of 91 FPS. High settings drop to 90 FPS average, while Ultra falls to 69 FPS. The Medium preset maintains frame rates above 90 FPS consistently, which is preferable for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 81st out of 2,939 total combos tested, placing it in the top 3% of all configurations. The CPU ranks in the 83rd percentile of all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 92nd percentile, showing the system is GPU-heavy but still achieves an excellent overall position.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 167 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings. This is sufficient for 144 Hz monitors, though Medium settings provide a higher 199 FPS average and a 169 FPS minimum for those seeking maximum smoothness.

Q: Does the RTX 5090's 32 GB VRAM matter for this game?

A: The data does not show VRAM capacity affecting performance in Minimum. The card's 1.79 TB/s bandwidth and 21760 shading units are the specifications that correlate with the measured frame rates. The 32 GB capacity is far beyond what this title requires.

Q: Is there a significant difference between Low and Medium settings?

A: Yes, the gap is substantial at every resolution. At 1080p, Low produces 392 FPS versus 309 FPS on Medium, a 21.2% difference. At 1440p the gap is 260 vs 199 FPS (23.5%), and at 4K it is 140 vs 107 FPS (23.6%). The consistent percentage difference suggests Medium adds meaningful visual quality while only costing roughly one-fifth of the frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 392 FPS, Medium reaches 309 FPS with a minimum of 262 and maximum of 355, High achieves 259 FPS, and Ultra drops to 197 FPS. These results show a clear hierarchy where each settings tier costs approximately 50-70 FPS, with the gap between Low and Medium being the largest at 83 FPS.

The 2560x1440 results follow the same pattern with reduced absolute numbers. Low averages 260 FPS, Medium hits 199 FPS (minimum 169, maximum 229), High reaches 167 FPS, and Ultra settles at 127 FPS. The percentage differences between presets remain consistent with 1080p, confirming the GPU-bound nature of the workload. Medium's minimum of 169 FPS is notable because it stays above 144 Hz, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops are expected but still impressive for a flagship GPU. Low averages 140 FPS, Medium achieves 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 and maximum of 123, High produces 90 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 69 FPS. The 4K Medium result is particularly interesting because its 91 FPS minimum is above typical 60 Hz display refresh rates, ensuring smooth gameplay even during demanding scenes. The Ultra preset's 69 FPS average is the only tested configuration that falls below the 70 FPS threshold, suggesting it should be avoided for competitive play. Overall, the measured data shows a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p in this title, while remaining highly playable at 4K with appropriate settings.