Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination produces a solid, if not spectacular, showing in Minimum. Benchmark data places this pairing at rank 1233 out of 1733 tested combos, which puts it in the 29th percentile overall. This is a mid-pack result; the combo is neither a top-tier enthusiast setup nor a low-end entry. The data suggests a balanced pairing where the CPU and GPU are well-matched for this title, but the absolute frame rates indicate that users seeking maximum refresh rates will need to make compromises in settings or resolution. The ranking reflects a competent system that delivers playable performance across most configurations, though it trails a significant portion of the field.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 1233 of 1733, the Ryzen 5 8400F and RTX 3060 Ti land in the lower-middle tier of tested combinations for Minimum. The percentile placement indicates that roughly 71% of tested combos deliver higher average frame rates in this game. However, this ranking does not tell the whole story. The measured FPS data reveals that the combo is capable of exceeding 168 frames per second at 1080p with Low settings, which is a highly playable result. The rank is likely dragged down by the more demanding 4K Ultra configuration, where the average FPS drops to 28.

The CPU's synthetic benchmarks show it holding its own against direct rivals. The Ryzen 5 8400F posts an average benchmark score of 25064, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. This score is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (25057, deltaPct 0) and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (25099, deltaPct -0.1). It edges out the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F by a slim 0.3% margin (24993). This indicates that the processor is not a bottleneck in this system; its compute performance is on par with established mid-range parts.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3060 Ti holds an average benchmark score of 25120, placing it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD Radeon RX 6700M trails by 0.2% (25180), while the AMD Radeon RX 6600 is 0.5% behind (25235). The data shows a clear picture: this combo is built around a CPU that punches at the level of a previous-generation octa-core and a GPU that sits comfortably in the mid-range segment. The overall rank in Minimum reflects the sum of these parts, which is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but struggles at 4K.

GPU Role

The RTX 3060 Ti's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a critical factor in Minimum, a third-person shooter that scales significantly with resolution. The memory configuration is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, as evidenced by the measured frame rates. However, at 3840x2160, the 8 GB frame buffer becomes a limiting factor, particularly at higher quality presets where texture detail increases memory pressure.

The GPU's clock speeds are modest by modern standards, with a base clock of 1410 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz. These clocks, combined with the 4864 shading units and 80 ROPs, deliver a raw fill rate of 133.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 253.1 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute throughput is rated at 16.20 TFLOPS. In Minimum, these specifications translate to strong performance at lower resolutions. The 1080p High preset achieves an average of 107.5 FPS, which is well within the comfort zone for smooth gameplay.

The memory bandwidth becomes the primary differentiator when moving to higher resolutions. The drop from 168.3 FPS at 1080p Low to 56.9 FPS at 4K Low represents a 66% reduction in frame rate. This steep decline is a clear indicator that the GPU's memory subsystem and compute resources are being saturated at 4K. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is decent for the 30-series generation, but it cannot sustain high frame rates at 4K in this title. The GPU's 69th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms that it is a mid-tier performer, and the measured FPS data in Minimum aligns with that positioning.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming with this combo?

A: The data shows that the Low preset yields an average of 168.3 FPS, while High produces 107.5 FPS and Ultra drops to 85.7 FPS. For a 144Hz monitor, the High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, as it stays above the 100 FPS threshold.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Minimum?*

A: Yes, but with significant compromises. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 56.9, which is playable. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 28 FPS, which is below the standard for smooth gameplay. The 4K Medium preset yields 46 FPS, which is on the edge of playability.

Q: How does the CPU benchmark compare to its closest rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25064 in average benchmarks, which is exactly on par with the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (25057). It is also 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (25099) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24993). The performance is effectively identical across these parts.

Q: Is the GPU a bottleneck at 1440p?

A: At 1440p High, the combo achieves 72.8 FPS, which suggests the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU is capable of much higher frame rates, as evidenced by the 168.3 FPS at 1080p Low. The 1440p Ultra preset drops to 52 FPS, confirming that the GPU's compute and memory resources are the constraint at this resolution.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The difference is 82.6 FPS. Low settings average 168.3 FPS, while Ultra averages 85.7 FPS. This represents a 49% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: How does this combo's GPU compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6600?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 25120, which is 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6600's score of 25235. The deltaPct of -0.5 indicates the AMD card is slightly behind in synthetic tests, but the real-world performance difference is minimal.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo is clearly CPU-bound at lower settings. The Low preset delivers an average of 168.3 FPS, which is an excellent result for a mid-range system. Medium settings reduce this to 130.3 FPS, while High produces 107.5 FPS. The Ultra preset, which likely enables the most demanding visual effects, still manages a respectable 85.7 FPS. This progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent 20-25% performance drop with each step up in quality, which is typical for a GPU that is starting to reach its limits.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop noticeably but remain playable across all presets. The Low setting averages 112.8 FPS, which is still a high-refresh-rate experience. Medium settings produce 83.9 FPS, and High settings yield 72.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 52 FPS, which is on the lower end of acceptable for a fast-paced third-person shooter. The data shows that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo if the user is willing to dial back from Ultra to High settings.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates take a significant hit. The Low preset averages 56.9 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS target. Medium settings drop to 46 FPS, and High settings fall to 39 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K averages only 28 FPS, which is not a playable experience for most users. The 4K data clearly shows that the RTX 3060 Ti's 8 GB memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to maintain smooth frame rates at this resolution, regardless of the settings preset.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling behavior reveals a system that is severely GPU-limited at higher resolutions. The data shows a dramatic drop in frame rates when moving from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the frame rate falls from 168.3 FPS at 1080p to 112.8 FPS at 1440p, a 33% reduction, and then to 56.9 FPS at 4K, a further 50% reduction. This pattern indicates that the GPU's compute and memory resources are being exhausted as the pixel count increases.

At High settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. The 1080p High preset averages 107.5 FPS, which drops to 72.8 FPS at 1440p (a 32% reduction) and then to 39 FPS at 4K (a 46% reduction from 1440p). The 4K High result of 39 FPS is a clear indication that the GPU is the limiting component in this configuration. The CPU's performance, as shown by its 82nd percentile ranking and on-par scores with rivals like the Ryzen 7 2700X, is more than sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p and 1440p.

The data suggests that the limiting component shifts depending on resolution. At 1080p, the CPU is capable of pushing well over 168 FPS, as shown by the Low preset result. This indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter even at 1080p, as the CPU could likely go higher. At 4K, the GPU is overwhelmingly the bottleneck, with frame rates dropping below 60 FPS even at Low settings. The 4K Ultra result of 28 FPS is a stark illustration of the GPU's limitations. For users targeting 4K, this combo would require a significant reduction in settings to achieve playable frame rates, and even then, the performance is marginal. The optimal use case for this pairing is 1080p gaming at High or Ultra settings, or 1440p at Medium to High settings, where the balance between CPU and GPU delivers a smooth experience.