Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Minimum, with performance scaling predictably as resolution and settings increase. The 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 processor, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz, provides ample headroom for this 2014 title. The CPU’s benchmark profile, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and a single-core score of 2943, indicates it is not a bottleneck in most scenarios tested. The GPU, based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with 3456 shading units and 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, is the primary driver of frame rates at higher resolutions. The data shows that this pairing ranks at 770 out of 1733 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems for this game.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (Phoenix codename) using a 4 nm process. Its 4.20 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost clocks are supported by a 16 MB shared L3 cache, which is sufficient for the demands of Minimum. While the game is from 2014 and is not heavily threaded, the CPU’s single-thread performance remains relevant. The 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and Passmark single-thread score of 3684 suggest strong per-core capability. In multi-threaded workloads, the processor achieves a 3DMark max-threads score of 6165 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. This performance profile means that at lower resolutions and settings, where the GPU has less work, the CPU is capable of feeding frames without becoming the limiting factor, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p Low.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination ranks 770th out of 1733 tested combos for Minimum. This places the system in the 44th percentile of all tested configurations, indicating it is a mid-pack performer for this specific title. The GPU itself sits in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30097. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, which scores 30109, a negligible 0% difference. The CPU, ranking in the 82nd percentile, is relatively stronger than the GPU, which suggests that the graphics card is the more limiting factor in this pairing. The 12 GB frame buffer and 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth of the RX 7700 XT are substantial, but the overall combo rank reflects that many other systems, likely with higher-end GPUs, outperform it in this game.

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

The frame rate data shows a clear and expected trend: performance degrades as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 231.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 149.8 FPS, a 35% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 77.6 FPS, a further 48% drop from 1440p. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU’s performance is largely static across resolutions, meaning the 8400F is not the bottleneck; instead, the RX 7700 XT’s rendering workload increases with pixel count. The gap between settings also widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 118 FPS (231.5 to 113.5). At 4K, this gap shrinks to 41.2 FPS (77.6 to 36.4). This compression indicates that at 4K, even the lowest settings are demanding on the GPU, and the card’s compute resources are saturated, making the graphics card the definitive limiting component.

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

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at performance across all settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 231.5 FPS on Low, 176.7 FPS on Medium, 148.8 FPS on High, and 113.5 FPS on Ultra. These numbers confirm that the system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming, even at maximum settings. At 2560x1440, the averages are 149.8 FPS (Low), 116.4 FPS (Medium), 98.2 FPS (High), and 72.3 FPS (Ultra). The 1440p results show that the system can maintain smooth frame rates on High settings, but Ultra settings will push it below the 75 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the averages drop to 77.6 FPS (Low), 62.5 FPS (Medium), 54.8 FPS (High), and 36.4 FPS (Ultra). At 4K, only Low settings provide a consistently playable experience above 60 FPS. The data indicates that 1440p is the sweet spot for this pairing, balancing visual fidelity with performance, while 4K requires significant settings compromises to remain fluid.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in Minimum?*

A: The data suggests 2560x1440 is the optimal resolution. At 1440p High, the combo achieves 98.2 FPS, while at 1440p Ultra it still maintains 72.3 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings (77.6 FPS) clear the 60 FPS mark, making 1440p the best balance of quality and speed.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in terms of overall benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25064. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, scores 25057, which is a 0% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24993, which is 0.3% lower than the 8400F.

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this system for Minimum?*

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 73rd percentile. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a significant drop (from 231.5 FPS to 77.6 FPS on Low settings), which is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 118 FPS. The combo achieves 231.5 FPS on Low and 113.5 FPS on Ultra, showing a performance penalty of roughly half the frame rate when moving to the highest settings.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has an average benchmark score of 30097, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 scores 30109. The deltaPct is 0%, indicating they are effectively tied in average performance.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 4K with Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the combo delivers an average of 62.5 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a viable option for 4K gaming if the user is willing to accept Medium quality presets.