Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers a robust experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The benchmark data shows a configuration that scales predictably across resolutions and settings, with the GPU serving as the primary performance driver at 4K while the CPU demonstrates ample headroom at lower resolutions. This analysis examines the measured frame rates, component roles, and optimal settings based solely on the provided data.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average frame rate achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest measured average is 339.1 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Even at Ultra settings, the combo maintains a strong 165.5 FPS average at this resolution.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 57.2 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it remains playable but noticeably below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 221.6 FPS on Low to 106.2 FPS on Ultra. This represents a reduction of 115.4 FPS when moving to the highest quality preset.

Q: Does the CPU's single-thread performance limit the GPU at 1080p?

A: The data indicates the CPU is not a bottleneck at 1080p. The Ryzen 5 8400F scores 951 in the 3dmark_single_thread test, and the measured 339.1 FPS at 1080p Low suggests the GPU is still the limiting factor, as frame rates scale consistently with settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 153rd out of 1733 tested combinations, placing it in the top 8.8% of all configurations in the database for Minimum.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Medium at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers 75.8 FPS average, while the Medium preset delivers 90.2 FPS. The difference is 14.4 FPS in favor of Medium settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing, particularly at higher resolutions. Its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for feeding the 8960 shading units at 4K resolution. The GPU's boost clock of 2452 MHz and FP32 compute of 43.94 TFLOPS position it as a high-end part, and the benchmark data confirms this.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload scaling is evident. The measured average frame rates drop from 119.9 FPS on Low to 90.2 FPS on Medium, 75.8 FPS on High, and 57.2 FPS on Ultra. This progression shows a consistent cost for each quality tier, with the Ultra preset incurring a 52.3% performance penalty relative to Low. The GPU's 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 52086, places it near the top of the performance hierarchy. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, scores 52085, a delta of 0%, indicating near-identical rasterization performance.

The GPU's memory subsystem is a key asset. The 896.0 GB/s bandwidth and 16 GB capacity ensure that even at 4K Ultra, the system does not appear to be memory-limited, as the 57.2 FPS average is a respectable result for a demanding preset. The GPU's passmark_directx_12 score of 127 and passmark_g3d score of 32974 further attest to its modern API performance. The RTX 5070 Ti's predecessor is the GeForce 40 series, and its architectural foundation is Blackwell 2.0 on a 5 nm process from TSMC, with 45,600 million transistors packed into a 378 mm² die.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F plays a supporting role in this configuration, but it is by no means a weak link. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 4 architecture (Phoenix codename), the CPU operates at a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its 3dmark_single_thread score of 951 and 3dmark_max_threads score of 6165 indicate strong single-threaded and multi-threaded capabilities for a desktop part.

The CPU's performance is contextualized by its 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25064. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, scores 25057, a delta of 0%, meaning the 8400F effectively matches an older 8-core part. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 25099 (-0.1% delta), and the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103 (-0.2% delta), showing the 8400F sits in a tightly clustered group.

In Minimum, the CPU's impact is most visible at 1080p where frame rates exceed 200 FPS. At 1920x1080 Low, the system achieves 339.1 FPS average, and at High settings, it still reaches 217.5 FPS. These numbers suggest the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently, even at high frame rates. The CPU's 16 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth on DDR5 provide sufficient data throughput for the game's physics and AI calculations. The 65 W TDP and unlocked multiplier make it an efficient and flexible choice, though the benchmark data does not measure power consumption directly.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 153rd out of 1733 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the 91.2th percentile of all configurations. This is a strong result, indicating the pairing is well-matched for this title. The high ranking is driven primarily by the GPU's exceptional performance, as the RTX 5070 Ti's 87th percentile GPU ranking exceeds the CPU's 82nd percentile ranking.

The rank suggests that most of the 153 configurations ahead of this one likely employ even higher-end GPUs or CPUs, but the performance gap is not dramatic. At 1080p, this combo delivers 165.5 FPS on Ultra, which is far above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. At 1440p, the Ultra preset still yields 106.2 FPS, making high-refresh-rate gaming viable at this resolution. Even at 4K, the High preset at 75.8 FPS is comfortably playable.

The data indicates that the combo is future-proof for this game, as the 2014 release title is unlikely to demand more than what this hardware provides. The rank of 153 out of 1733 means that only 8.8% of tested configurations outperform it, and many of those are likely to be costlier builds with flagship components. The balance between CPU and GPU is evident: the GPU can be fully utilized at all resolutions, while the CPU provides enough headroom to avoid bottlenecking at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates, but the Ultra preset at 165.5 FPS offers the best visual quality without sacrificing the high refresh rate experience. The Medium preset at 260 FPS is a strong alternative for competitive play, while Low at 339.1 FPS is excessive for most users unless chasing maximum frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 143.5 FPS provides an excellent balance, offering near-Ultra visuals with a frame rate that exceeds 140 FPS. The Ultra preset at 106.2 FPS is still smooth, but the 37.3 FPS difference between High and Ultra is significant. For users prioritizing visual fidelity, Ultra remains viable, but High is the recommended choice for maintaining high refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the High preset at 75.8 FPS is the best overall experience, as it stays above the 60 FPS threshold while providing good visual quality. The Medium preset at 90.2 FPS is a better choice for those who prefer smoother motion, and the Ultra preset at 57.2 FPS is borderline, dipping below 60 FPS. The Low preset at 119.9 FPS is playable but negates the visual benefits of 4K resolution.

The data shows a clear trend: High settings at 1440p and 4K offer the most balanced experience, while Ultra is reserved for users with lower refresh rate displays or those who prioritize visuals over frame rate. For 1080p, Ultra is the clear recommendation due to the high frame rates and the visual uplift it provides.