Minimum

The Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination delivers a remarkably consistent 1080p and 1440p experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The data shows this pair is capable of high refresh rates at mainstream resolutions, though 4K Ultra remains a challenge. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions and presets, the role of each component, and how this specific combo stacks up against the 1,733 other tested configurations in the database.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 136.8, indicating a smooth experience well above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution with the Ultra preset?

A: The average frame rate drops to 36.6 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is below the ideal smoothness target for fast-paced action.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 yields an average of 105.5 FPS, offering a strong balance between visual quality and performance, while High delivers 85.8 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 213.2, suggesting the system is heavily GPU-bound at lower graphical loads, as the frame rate scales significantly with resolution changes.

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

A: The combo ranks 850th out of 1,733 total combinations, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database for Minimum.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: The average FPS drops from 135.5 on Low to 69.4 on Ultra, a decrease of 66.1 FPS, showing a significant performance cost for the highest visual fidelity.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Comet Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with a 12 MB shared L3 cache. The data indicates this CPU is a solid foundation for the game, as it is not the primary bottleneck in most tested scenarios. Its benchmark scores, such as a 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297, show it has adequate processing power for a 2014 title.

The CPU's performance relative to its peers is noteworthy. Its average benchmark score of 14168 places it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals in the database include the AMD EPYC 7552, which scores nearly identically with a deltaPct of 0.4%, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, which is 0.8% faster. This places the i5-10400F in a competitive position, delivering performance on par with a high-end server chip in this specific metric.

For a game like Minimum, the importance of the CPU is evident in the frame rate scaling at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 213.2 FPS, which is the highest measured average. This suggests that the 6-core/12-thread configuration is sufficient to feed the GPU efficiently at high frame rates. The boost clock of 4.30 GHz provides the single-thread performance necessary for game logic and physics, ensuring that the system does not experience CPU-related stutters in the measured scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, the High preset at 136.8 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it provides a significant visual uplift over Medium (165 FPS) with a still very playable frame rate. The Ultra preset at 106.3 FPS is also viable, offering the full visual experience for users with 100Hz+ displays, though the performance gap from Medium to Ultra is substantial.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset emerges as the best balance, delivering an average of 105.5 FPS. This is a 19.7 FPS improvement over High (85.8 FPS) and a 36.1 FPS improvement over Ultra (69.4 FPS). For users prioritizing smoothness over maximum fidelity, High at 85.8 FPS is still a strong option. The Low preset at 135.5 FPS is available for competitive play, but the visual compromises are significant.

For 4K gaming at 3840x2160, the data suggests that High settings (49.1 FPS) are the practical ceiling for a smooth experience. The Medium preset (55.4 FPS) offers a slight edge, but the Ultra preset (36.6 FPS) falls below the 40 FPS threshold and is not recommended. The Low preset at 76.6 FPS provides a playable experience, but the resolution's high pixel count taxes the GPU heavily, making high-fidelity settings less viable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT holds a combo rank of 850 out of 1,733 tested combinations in Minimum. This places it in the middle of the performance distribution, which is a reasonable outcome given the hardware's age and tier. The data shows that this combo is neither a top-tier performer nor a weak link, but rather a dependable mid-range setup.

The GPU is the primary driver of this ranking. The Radeon RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score of 35327, placing it in the 79th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 5600M (0.2% slower) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (1.3% faster), indicating that the RX 6750 XT is positioned close to much more expensive cards in raw compute. This strong GPU performance compensates for the CPU's more modest standing, allowing the combo to achieve respectable frame rates, particularly at 1440p.

The rank of 850 implies that there are 883 combos that perform better and 882 that perform worse. This suggests that while the i5-10400F and RX 6750 XT are capable, many other tested pairings offer higher average frame rates. The bottleneck in this system is likely the CPU in certain scenarios, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p where the GPU is less stressed. However, for the majority of users targeting 1080p or 1440p, this rank indicates a comfortable level of performance for Minimum.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the frame rate data. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The GPU is based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a 7 nm process, and it has a boost clock of 2600 MHz. These specs are well-suited for a game from 2014, providing ample headroom for high resolutions and settings.

The GPU's benchmark performance confirms its strength. Its PassMark G3D score of 20700 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2548 highlight its DirectX 12 capabilities, which is relevant for modern API use. The 12 GB VRAM is a key asset, as it allows the card to handle high-resolution textures and large frame buffers without significant performance dips. This is evident in the 4K results, where the card still manages 49.1 FPS on High, proof of its memory capacity and bandwidth.

The RX 6750 XT's role as the primary performance driver is clear when observing the frame rate scaling. At 1920x1080 Low, the system hits 213.2 FPS, but as resolution increases to 1440p and 4K with the same Low preset, the average drops to 135.5 and 76.6 FPS, respectively. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound workload, where the rendering load increases with pixel count. The GPU's 64 ROPs and 160 TMUs handle the rasterization and texturing demands of Minimum efficiently, ensuring that the CPU is not a limiting factor in the tested scenarios.