Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB ranks 936th out of 1,733 tested combinations for the game Minimum. This places the pairing in the middle of the database, indicating a balanced but not top-tier configuration for this third-person shooter. The percentile position is a direct reflection of the hardware’s ability to handle the game’s workload, with the combo sitting slightly below the halfway mark of all recorded results.

How This Combo Ranks

The 936th rank out of 1,733 combos shows that this system is neither a high-end outlier nor a low-end entry. It lands in the 46th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 54% of other combos deliver higher average frame rates. This is consistent with a mid-range pairing: the CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread part, and the GPU has 8 GB of VRAM, which are both adequate for modern gaming but not at the extreme edge of performance. The data suggests that for Minimum, this combo will clear playable thresholds at most settings, but it will not dominate the charts. When compared to other tested systems, the GPU’s 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs mirrors the combo’s overall standing, confirming that the graphics card is the primary driver of this mid-pack result.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with a Navi 44 chip. Its memory configuration includes 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 322.3 GB/s. The clock speeds are notable: the base clock runs at 1700 MHz, while the boost clock reaches 3130 MHz, with a game clock of 2530 MHz. These figures indicate a GPU that can scale its frequency aggressively under load, which is crucial for a game like Minimum that relies on sustained frame output. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game’s requirements, though the measured results at 4K Ultra suggest limits. The GPU’s pixel rate of 200.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 400.6 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput needed to push the frame rates seen in the 1080p and 1440p data. The card’s FP32 performance of 25.64 TFLOPS further supports its role as the main workhorse in this pairing, with the CPU providing just enough headroom to avoid severe bottlenecks at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable pattern as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 206.4 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings yields 131.8 FPS, a drop of 36%. At 3840x2160, the Low setting frame rate falls to 73 FPS, which is a 45% reduction from the 1440p result. This scaling indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the workload on the graphics card increases disproportionately. The pattern is consistent across all settings: the gap between 1080p and 1440p is smaller than the gap between 1440p and 4K. For example, at High settings, the drop from 1080p (134 FPS) to 1440p (83.3 FPS) is 38%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K (47.4 FPS) is 43%. This suggests that the CPU is adequately feeding the GPU at 1080p, but the GPU’s rasterization limits become apparent as pixel count grows.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The data provides a complete matrix of results across three resolutions and four settings presets. Starting at 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 206.4 FPS, which is exceptionally smooth for any display. The Medium preset yields 159 FPS, still well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors. High settings produce 134 FPS, and Ultra drops to 100.4 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, the combo can handle even the most demanding preset with room to spare.

At 2560x1440, the results remain strong. Low settings deliver 131.8 FPS, Medium produces 104.8 FPS, and High reaches 83.3 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 64.1 FPS, which is still playable but begins to show the GPU’s strain. The transition from High to Ultra at this resolution costs 19.2 FPS, a 23% reduction, indicating that the Ultra preset’s additional effects are taxing the 8 GB VRAM and the GPU’s compute units.

At 3840x2160, the numbers reflect a system that is reaching its limits. Low settings produce 73 FPS, which is acceptable, but Medium drops to 58.1 FPS. High settings yield 47.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 34 FPS. The jump from Low to Ultra at 4K represents a 53% performance loss, which is substantial. This suggests that the GPU’s 8 GB memory pool and 64 ROPs are insufficient for the highest fidelity at this resolution. The 4K Ultra result of 34 FPS is below the 60 FPS target, making it unsuitable for competitive play, though it remains technically playable for slower-paced content.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. Its base clock is 4.20 GHz, boosting to 4.70 GHz. The CPU’s benchmark scores indicate strong single-thread performance: a 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,943. This is important for Minimum, as the game’s engine likely benefits from high IPC and clock speed. The multi-threaded performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20,851 and a PassMark multithread score of 24,530. In the context of this game, the CPU’s role is to keep up with the GPU’s frame output. At 1080p, the data shows no severe CPU bottleneck, as the GPU is able to reach 206.4 FPS on Low settings. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 5,275 and max-thread score of 6,165 suggest that the CPU can handle the game’s thread scheduling without becoming a limiting factor. The CPU’s 65W TDP and 16 MB of shared L3 cache are adequate for this workload, and its 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is a capable partner for the RX 9060 XT.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear path to the best experience. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at 100.4 FPS is the optimal choice, as it delivers the highest visual fidelity while maintaining a triple-digit frame rate. If the display supports 144 Hz or higher, dropping to High at 134 FPS or Medium at 159 FPS offers smoother motion with minimal visual compromise. For 1440p, the High preset at 83.3 FPS is the sweet spot, balancing image quality with a frame rate that remains above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 104.8 FPS is a strong alternative for those prioritizing responsiveness over detail. Ultra at 1440p drops to 64.1 FPS, which is still playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. For 4K, the Low preset at 73 FPS is the only option that approaches a smooth experience. The Medium preset at 58.1 FPS is borderline, and High at 47.4 FPS or Ultra at 34 FPS should be avoided for competitive play. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring significant settings reductions to maintain playability.