Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combination delivers a playable but not overwhelming experience in Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. With a combo rank of 2635 out of 3712 tested combinations, this pairing sits in the lower-mid range of the database, indicating that while it can handle the game at several settings, it is far from the top tier. The data measured across three resolutions and four quality presets reveals a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck, particularly at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom for the game’s threading demands.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is built on the Zen 4 architecture (Phoenix codename) using TSMC’s 4 nm process, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads. Its base clock is 4.20 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, and it has a 65 W TDP. The processor includes 16 MB of shared L3 cache, with 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core. Memory support is DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, offering 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU sits in the 77th percentile of all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 25005.

In terms of raw compute, the 8400F scores 20851 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2943 in single-core. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (avg score 24964, 0.2% higher), Intel Core i7-11850H (24935, 0.3% higher), and Intel Core i7-13620H (24911, 0.4% higher). The AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, which is 0.4% above the 8400F. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the 8400F is statistically tied with its closest competitors in synthetic benchmarks.

For Minimum, a 2014 title, the CPU’s 6-core/12-thread configuration is more than sufficient. The game was released in an era when quad-core CPUs were common, so this processor’s multi-threaded capability (3DMark max threads score of 6165) is unlikely to be stressed. The single-thread performance, shown by a 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and PassMark single-thread score of 3685, is strong enough to handle the game’s logic and physics without creating a bottleneck. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 170 FPS, suggesting that the CPU is not limiting frame rates at lower settings where GPU load is lighter. The 4.70 GHz boost clock provides the responsiveness needed for a third-person shooter, though the game’s age means even lower clocks would likely suffice.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is based on the Navi 23 chip with RDNA 2.0 architecture, manufactured on TSMC’s 7 nm process. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock is 1968 MHz, with a boost clock of 2589 MHz and a game clock of 2359 MHz. Memory runs at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). The card features 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with 32 ray-tracing cores. Its FP32 performance is 10.60 TFLOPS, and it has a 160 W TDP. The GPU sits in the 70th percentile of all tested graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 24442.

Nearest rivals for the RX 6600 XT include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 (24277, 0.7% lower), Intel Arc A350M (24647, 0.8% higher), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (24236, 0.8% lower), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (24170, 1.1% lower). The RX 6600 XT outperforms most of these by small margins, though the Arc A350M edges it out slightly. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the card scores 1804, and in PassMark G3D it scores 16461, indicating decent DirectX 12 capability for a card of its class.

For Minimum, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is a non-issue; a 2014 title will not exceed this capacity. The 128-bit memory bus and 256 GB/s bandwidth are adequate, though the game’s textures are likely simple. The boost clock of 2589 MHz helps maintain frame rates, but the GPU’s overall performance is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The measured FPS shows a clear GPU-bound pattern: at 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 29 FPS, while at 1080p Low it reaches 170 FPS. This spread indicates that the RX 6600 XT’s compute throughput, not memory or clock speed, determines the upper bounds of performance.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data demonstrates a steep performance decline as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 170 FPS; at 1440p Low, it drops to 110 FPS (a 35% reduction); and at 4K Low, it falls to 59 FPS (a 65% reduction from 1080p). This pattern holds across all settings. For High settings, 1080p yields 109 FPS, 1440p yields 70 FPS (36% drop), and 4K yields 38 FPS (65% drop). The consistent percentage drop from 1080p to 4K across presets suggests the GPU is the dominant limiter; if the CPU were the bottleneck, the scaling would be less severe at lower resolutions where the CPU has more work relative to the GPU.

The Medium preset shows similar scaling: 1080p at 130 FPS, 1440p at 84 FPS (35% drop), and 4K at 45 FPS (65% drop). Ultra settings follow the same trajectory: 1080p at 83 FPS, 1440p at 54 FPS (35% drop), and 4K at 29 FPS (65% drop). These ratios are remarkably consistent, reinforcing that the RX 6600 XT is the limiting component. The CPU’s performance, with its 77th percentile ranking, is not the constraining factor; if it were, the FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p would be less pronounced, as the GPU would have more idle time at lower resolutions. The data indicates that at 1080p, the combo is still GPU-limited in most settings, with only the Low preset approaching a CPU ceiling (170 FPS is high but not extreme for a 6-core/12-thread Zen 4 part).

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combo delivers 130 FPS with a minimum of 111 FPS and a maximum of 150 FPS, providing smooth gameplay well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p Medium, it achieves 84 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS and maximum of 97 FPS, which is still playable for a third-person shooter. At 4K Medium, it drops to 45 FPS (minimum 38, maximum 52), which is below 60 FPS but may be acceptable for slower-paced segments.

The High preset is also viable for 1080p (109 FPS) and 1440p (70 FPS), but at 4K it falls to 38 FPS, which is borderline. Low settings at 1080p (170 FPS) and 1440p (110 FPS) are excellent for competitive play, but they sacrifice visual fidelity unnecessarily given that Medium provides a significant quality boost while maintaining high frame rates. Ultra settings are only recommended for 1080p (83 FPS); at 1440p (54 FPS) and 4K (29 FPS), they are too demanding for smooth gameplay. Overall, Medium is the sweet spot, offering a 19% FPS improvement over High at 1080p (130 vs 109) while still looking substantially better than Low.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT ranks 2635 out of 3712 tested combinations in Minimum. This places it in the 29th percentile of all combos (calculated as 2635/3712), meaning roughly 71% of tested systems perform better in this game. The rank reflects the GPU’s mid-tier standing (70th percentile) combined with the CPU’s higher standing (77th percentile); the overall combo rank is dragged down by the GPU’s relative weakness at high resolutions.

Compared to the GPU’s nearest rivals, the RX 6600 XT’s performance is closely matched by the GTX 1630 (0.7% lower) and GTX 780 Ti (0.8% lower), but the RTX 2080 SUPER is 1.1% lower despite being a higher-tier card in other contexts. This suggests that Minimum is not particularly demanding on modern GPU features, and the RX 6600 XT’s raw throughput is what matters. The CPU’s rivals are all within 0.4% of its score, so the combo rank is unlikely to change significantly with a different but similar CPU. The 2635 rank indicates that this pairing is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but not for 4K at high settings, which aligns with the measured FPS data.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 170 FPS average
• Medium: 130 FPS average (minimum 111, maximum 150)
• High: 109 FPS average
• Ultra: 83 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo performs well across all presets. Low delivers 170 FPS, which is excellent for fast-paced action. Medium provides a substantial jump in quality while still hitting 130 FPS, with a minimum of 111 FPS ensuring no noticeable stutter. High drops to 109 FPS, still smooth, while Ultra at 83 FPS remains playable. The spread between Low and Ultra is 87 FPS, showing the GPU’s sensitivity to settings.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 110 FPS average
• Medium: 84 FPS average (minimum 71, maximum 97)
• High: 70 FPS average
• Ultra: 54 FPS average

At 1440p, the FPS figures decline but remain mostly playable. Low at 110 FPS is still high, while Medium at 84 FPS (minimum 71) is comfortable. High at 70 FPS is acceptable, but Ultra at 54 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it less ideal for consistent smoothness. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 35% for each preset, consistent with a GPU-bound workload.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 59 FPS average
• Medium: 45 FPS average (minimum 38, maximum 52)
• High: 38 FPS average
• Ultra: 29 FPS average

At 4K, the combo struggles. Low at 59 FPS is just under 60, but Medium at 45 FPS (minimum 38) and High at 38 FPS are below optimal. Ultra at 29 FPS is not recommended for anything other than screenshots. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is not the issue; rather, the compute throughput of the RX 6600 XT cannot sustain high frame rates at 4K. The data shows that 4K gaming is only viable at Low settings, and even then, it is marginal.

FAQ

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

A: 1080p is the optimal resolution, where all presets deliver at least 83 FPS. At 1440p, Medium and High are viable, but 4K is only playable at Low settings (59 FPS).

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 5 7500F (24964), 0.3% higher than the Core i7-11850H (24935), and 0.4% higher than the Core i7-13620H (24911). It is 0.4% lower than the EPYC 9474F (25103).

Q: Is the GPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: Yes, the measured FPS shows a consistent 65% drop from 1080p to 4K across all settings, indicating the RX 6600 XT is the bottleneck. The CPU’s high percentile ranking (77th) suggests it has ample headroom.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in this game?

A: The combo ranks 2635 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-mid range. This is due to the GPU’s mid-tier performance (70th percentile) rather than the CPU.

Q: Which settings preset offers the best balance?

A: Medium is recommended, as it provides 130 FPS at 1080p (with a minimum of 111 FPS) and 84 FPS at 1440p (with a minimum of 71 FPS), while offering better visuals than Low.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the GTX 1630?

A: The RX 6600 XT has an average benchmark score of 24442, which is 0.7% higher than the GTX 1630’s 24277. In Minimum, this translates to a slight performance advantage, though both cards are in the same performance tier.