Minimum

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Minimum with the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER reveals a predictable but significant scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 307.5 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 197 FPS, a reduction of 110.5 FPS. At 4K Low, the average falls to 105.6 FPS. This steep decline—roughly 66% lower from 1080p to 4K at Low settings—indicates that at lower graphical presets, the system is heavily reliant on the GPU's raw throughput to maintain framerates, with the CPU having ample headroom.

The scaling behavior shifts when examining higher settings. At Ultra, the framerate drops from 154.3 FPS at 1080p to 98.5 FPS at 1440p, then to 53.7 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is about 65%, which is nearly identical to the Low preset scaling. However, the absolute numbers tell a different story. At 4K Ultra, the average of 53.7 FPS is just below the 60 FPS threshold often considered smooth, while at 4K High, the average rises to 70.1 FPS. This suggests that at 4K, the limiting component is unequivocally the GPU, as the framerate scales almost linearly with the rendering load imposed by higher settings.

Conversely, at 1080p Low, the 307.5 FPS average is extraordinarily high, and the jump from Medium (236.1 FPS) to Low (307.5 FPS) is 71.4 FPS. This large delta implies that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far beyond what most displays can show, but the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck as resolution climbs. The data shows that at 1440p High (127.4 FPS) and 4K High (70.1 FPS), the system remains playable, but the scaling from 1440p to 4K at High is a 57.3 FPS drop, or 45%. This is a steeper relative decline than the 35% drop seen from 1080p to 1440p at High (198.2 FPS to 127.4 FPS), confirming that the memory bandwidth and pixel rate of the RTX 4070 SUPER are the primary constraints at higher resolutions.

In summary, the resolution scaling analysis points to a system that is GPU-bound in almost all scenarios, except perhaps at 1080p Low where the framerate exceeds 300 FPS. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 198.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are the key specifications driving these results. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, does not appear to be a limiting factor in this older title, as evidenced by the consistent scaling across resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 53.7 FPS. This is the lowest measured average, indicating that this preset pushes the GPU to its limits.

Q: How does the combo rank in this game compared to other tested combinations?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 301 out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the top 17.4% of all configurations, which is a strong showing for this title.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck at 1080p Low?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 307.5. This extremely high framerate suggests the GPU is still the primary bottleneck, but the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to avoid holding back performance. The single-thread score of 951 in 3dmark_single_thread supports this, as Minimum is not a heavily threaded workload.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between High and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset yields 127.4 FPS, while Ultra yields 98.5 FPS. The difference is 28.9 FPS, or about 23% lower performance for Ultra, which is a significant cost for the visual upgrade.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 SUPER's VRAM capacity affect performance in this game?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. For Minimum, a game from 2014, this capacity is more than sufficient. The measured data shows no sign of VRAM-related stutters or performance cliffs, as framerates scale smoothly with resolution and settings.

Q: How much faster is the system at 1080p Low compared to 4K Ultra?

A: The average FPS at 1080p Low is 307.5, while at 4K Ultra it is 53.7. This represents a 253.8 FPS difference, meaning the system is roughly 5.7 times faster at the lower resolution and preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 301 out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum. This places the configuration in the 82nd percentile relative to all other CPU+GPU pairings in the database. The ranking is impressive for a system that pairs a mid-range 8000-series CPU with an end-of-life GPU. The Ryzen 5 8400F itself sits at the 82nd percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25064. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, scores 25057, a delta of 0%. The GPU, meanwhile, is at the 84th percentile against all GPUs, with an average score of 42576. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, scores 42653, a delta of -0.2%.

The high rank in Minimum is likely due to the game's age and the fact that it does not heavily tax multi-core processors. The CPU's 6-core/12-thread configuration provides solid single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 951), which is what this third-person shooter primarily relies on. The GPU's raw rasterization power, as evidenced by its 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance, is more than adequate to push high framerates at 1080p. The rank of 301 suggests that only 300 other combos outperform it, which includes systems with higher-tier GPUs like the RTX A6000 or more powerful CPUs like the AMD EPYC 9474F. However, for a mainstream desktop setup, this rank is excellent and indicates that the combo is well-balanced for this specific title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 154.3 on Ultra to 307.5 on Low. The Medium preset delivers 236.1 FPS, while High yields 198.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 153.2 FPS drop, which is substantial, but even the lowest 1080p result, 154.3 FPS, is well above what most high-refresh-rate monitors can display.

At 2560x1440, the results show a similar pattern but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings average 197 FPS, Medium averages 151.9 FPS, High averages 127.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 98.5 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 98.5 FPS, which is a 50% reduction. Notably, the 1440p Medium result of 151.9 FPS is still higher than the 1080p Ultra result of 154.3 FPS, highlighting that resolution has a more significant impact on performance than settings at this level.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to struggle at the highest presets. Low settings still manage 105.6 FPS, which is respectable for 4K, but Medium drops to 83.8 FPS, High to 70.1 FPS, and Ultra to 53.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 51.9 FPS drop, which is a 49% reduction. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured point that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it the least ideal for smooth gameplay. Across all measured points, the data shows a consistent pattern: the GPU is the limiting factor, and the CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid introducing a bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and framerate goal. For 1080p gaming, any preset is playable, but the High preset at 198.2 FPS offers an excellent balance between visual fidelity and performance. Ultra at 154.3 FPS is also viable, but the 44 FPS difference between High and Ultra may not justify the visual gain in a fast-paced third-person shooter. For players prioritizing maximum framerate on a 240Hz or higher display, the Low preset at 307.5 FPS is the clear choice, though it sacrifices significant visual quality.

At 1440p, the High preset at 127.4 FPS is the recommended setting. It provides smooth gameplay on most high-refresh monitors and maintains good visual detail. The Medium preset at 151.9 FPS is also an option for those who prefer higher framerates, but High offers a better compromise. The Ultra preset at 98.5 FPS is playable, but the drop below 100 FPS may be noticeable to sensitive users. Low at 197 FPS is excessive for this resolution and unnecessarily degrades visuals.

For 4K gaming, the data strongly suggests using the High preset, which averages 70.1 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a good visual experience. The Medium preset at 83.8 FPS is also viable for those who want a higher framerate, but High is the better balance. The Ultra preset at 53.7 FPS is below 60 FPS and should be avoided unless the user is willing to tolerate occasional dips. The Low preset at 105.6 FPS is playable but looks poor at such a high resolution. In summary, the High preset is the best all-around choice for this combo across all resolutions, offering the most consistent experience relative to visual quality.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of performance in Minimum. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for this 2014 title. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz and base clock of 1980 MHz enable high throughput, as evidenced by the 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The 7168 shading units and 224 texture mapping units (TMUs) handle the rasterization workload efficiently, while the 80 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s.

In the measured results, the GPU's role becomes apparent in the scaling from Low to Ultra. At 1080p, the difference between Low (307.5 FPS) and Ultra (154.3 FPS) is 153.2 FPS, which is a direct result of increased pixel shading and texture work. The 224 TMUs and 80 ROPs are taxed more heavily at higher settings, and the 12 GB VRAM ensures that texture data does not spill into system memory. The GPU's 84th percentile ranking against all GPUs, with a passmark_g3d score of 29995, confirms its strong performance in this workload. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, scores 42723 in average benchmarks, a delta of -0.3%, indicating the RTX 4070 SUPER is competitively positioned.

The end-of-life status of the GPU does not detract from its capability in this game. The 220 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for this class, and the 1x 16-pin power connector is sufficient. The GPU's 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores are not heavily utilized in Minimum, as the game does not support ray tracing or DLSS, but they do not hinder performance. Overall, the data shows that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the component that determines the framerate ceiling, particularly at 4K where its bandwidth and pixel rate are the limiting factors.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, plays a supporting role in Minimum. The CPU's base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, as indicated by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 951. The 16 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core help reduce memory latency, which is crucial for game logic and physics calculations. In a game from 2014, the CPU is unlikely to be the bottleneck, and the measured FPS data supports this conclusion.

At 1080p Low, the system reaches 307.5 FPS, which is far above the refresh rate of most monitors. This high framerate suggests that the CPU can feed the GPU with enough draw calls to avoid limiting performance. The CPU's passmark_multithread score of 24530 and cinebench_r23_multicore score of 20851 indicate that it has ample multi-threaded capability, but Minimum likely uses only a few threads. The 3dmark_2_threads score of 1874 and 3dmark_4_threads score of 3563 show that the CPU scales well with additional threads, but the game's engine probably does not take full advantage of the 12 threads available.

The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25064, places it in line with the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (25057, delta 0%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24993, delta 0.3%). This indicates that the 8400F is a capable mid-range processor. In Minimum, the CPU's role is to maintain a high minimum framerate and ensure that frame times are consistent. The data shows no signs of CPU-induced stutters, as the framerate scales smoothly across all settings. The 65 W TDP and 4 nm process node also suggest efficient operation, but these factors do not directly impact gameplay performance. Ultimately, the Ryzen 5 8400F is a sufficient partner for the RTX 4070 SUPER in this game, allowing the GPU to operate at its full potential without being held back.