Minimum

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers remarkably strong performance in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The data shows this pairing ranks in the 800th position out of 1733 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all systems tested. At 1080p, the combo achieves high triple-digit frame rates across all settings, with the Low preset hitting 231.9 FPS average. The system scales predictably through resolutions, though the gap between 1080p and 4K reveals where each component contributes most to the final experience.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Minimum?*

A: The best result is 231.9 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the same resolution, High settings deliver 147.4 FPS, while Ultra drops to 111.2 FPS.

*Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested systems in Minimum?*

A: It holds rank 800 out of 1733 tested combos. This places it in the 46th percentile of all configurations, meaning roughly 54% of tested systems perform better.

Q: What is the RTX 3070's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The GPU sits at the 72nd percentile, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3162 and a Passmark G3D score of 22214. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, which scores 0.9% higher on average.

Q: What is the i5-10400F's percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The CPU ranks at the 73rd percentile. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 10297 and single-core is 1453. The nearest rival is the AMD EPYC 7552, which scores 0.4% higher on average.

Q: What is the largest FPS drop when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 231.9 at 1080p to 77.9 at 4K, a decline of 154 FPS. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 111.2 to 37.9, a reduction of 73.3 FPS.

Q: Which setting preset is recommended for the best experience?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 provide 94.7 FPS, which is the highest result above the 60 FPS threshold for a quality visual experience. At 1080p, High offers 147.4 FPS, making it the best balance of visual fidelity and smoothness.

GPU Role

The GeForce RTX 3070 is the primary driver of frame rates in Minimum, especially at higher resolutions. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for a game from 2014. The GPU's base clock runs at 1500 MHz with a boost of 1725 MHz, and its 5888 shading units handle the game's rendering workload effectively.

The data confirms the GPU's influence scales with resolution. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 231.9 FPS, which is likely well above what the CPU can feed. By 1440p, the GPU takes on more work, with High settings still delivering 94.7 FPS. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck: even Low settings only produce 77.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 37.9 FPS. This pattern shows the RTX 3070's 8 GB capacity is sufficient for Minimum but its raw compute limits high-resolution performance.

The GPU's benchmark scores support its mid-range standing. Its Passmark G3D score of 22214 places it at the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. Notably, it trails the AMD FirePro S7150 by 0.6% and the AMD Radeon R9 M295X by 1.1%, but it beats the RX 6600 XT by 0.9% and the GTX 980 Ti by 1%. These margins are small, indicating the RTX 3070 is competitive with its peers in synthetic tests, which translates to solid but not class-leading game performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides a strong foundation for this combo, though its role is secondary to the GPU in Minimum. With 6 cores and 12 threads, the CPU operates at a base clock of 2.90 GHz and boosts to 4.30 GHz. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 42.7 GB/s are adequate for the game's demands.

The CPU's benchmark results show it is a capable mid-range processor. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 and single-core score of 1453 put it at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rival, AMD EPYC 7552, scores 0.4% higher on average, while the Ryzen 3 7320C scores 0.8% higher. These small deltas mean the i5-10400F is evenly matched with its peers, and it should not be the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios.

At 1080p, the CPU's contribution is visible in the scaling between settings. The jump from Low (231.9 FPS) to High (147.4 FPS) is 84.5 FPS, which is a significant drop. This suggests the CPU can feed high frame rates at Low settings but the GPU's workload increases substantially with higher presets. However, the CPU still keeps up at 1080p High, as the 147.4 FPS result is well above typical refresh rates. The CPU's 4.30 GHz boost clock and 12 threads are sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck until frame rates exceed roughly 200 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the i5-10400F and RTX 3070 ranks 800th out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum. This position places it in the 54th percentile of all systems, meaning it outperforms 46% of tested configurations. While this is not a top-tier ranking, it reflects a balanced mid-range setup that delivers strong performance in this game.

The ranking is influenced by both components' relative standings. The CPU's 73rd percentile and GPU's 72nd percentile are nearly identical, indicating the combo is well-matched. The 0.4% difference between the CPU's average score and its nearest rival, the EPYC 7552, is negligible. Similarly, the GPU's 0.9% advantage over the RX 6600 XT shows it is competitive. Together, these components create a system that performs consistently across synthetic benchmarks and in-game results.

The rank of 800 out of 1733 suggests room for improvement, but the measured FPS numbers tell a more positive story. At 1080p, the combo exceeds 100 FPS on every preset, and at 1440p it stays above 70 FPS on all settings except Ultra. The 4K results are lower, but the 53.1 FPS at High is still playable. This ranking thus reflects a system that is strong at mainstream resolutions but less capable at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 231.9 FPS on Low, 176.6 FPS on Medium, 147.4 FPS on High, and 111.2 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show a consistent decline of roughly 30-35 FPS per setting tier, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 120.7 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results are 145.3 FPS on Low, 111.6 FPS on Medium, 94.7 FPS on High, and 71 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant: Low loses 86.6 FPS, Medium loses 65 FPS, High loses 52.7 FPS, and Ultra loses 40.2 FPS. This indicates the GPU is becoming more stressed at higher resolutions, but performance remains respectable.

At 3840x2160, the numbers fall further: 77.9 FPS on Low, 62.3 FPS on Medium, 53.1 FPS on High, and 37.9 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p to 4K transition costs 67.4 FPS on Low, 49.3 FPS on Medium, 41.6 FPS on High, and 33.1 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result of 37.9 FPS is the only sub-40 FPS figure in the dataset, highlighting the GPU's limits at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, all presets deliver playable results, but the High preset at 147.4 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and smoothness. The Ultra preset at 111.2 FPS is better suited for high-refresh-rate displays, though the visual difference from High is likely minimal in a 2014 title.

At 1440p, the High preset at 94.7 FPS is the strongest recommendation. It stays well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a good visual experience. The Medium preset at 111.6 FPS is also viable, but High adds visual fidelity for only a 16.9 FPS cost. The Ultra preset at 71 FPS is playable but approaches the bottom of the smooth range, making it a less safe choice.

At 4K, the Low preset at 77.9 FPS is the only option that guarantees a comfortable frame rate. Medium at 62.3 FPS is playable but borderline, while High at 53.1 FPS may show stutter on some displays. The Ultra preset at 37.9 FPS is not recommended for competitive play. For the best overall experience, the data suggests using High at 1440p, as it provides 94.7 FPS with quality settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU as the primary limiting component. At Low settings, the drop from 231.9 FPS at 1080p to 145.3 FPS at 1440p represents a 37.3% reduction, then to 77.9 FPS at 4K is another 46.4% reduction. This scaling is not linear, indicating the GPU is hitting its memory bandwidth or compute limits as pixel count rises.

The pattern shifts at higher settings. At Ultra, the 1080p result is 111.2 FPS, which drops to 71 FPS at 1440p (36.1% decrease) and then to 37.9 FPS at 4K (46.6% decrease). The percentage drops are similar across settings, suggesting the GPU's workload scales proportionally with resolution regardless of preset. This consistency points to the RTX 3070 being the bottleneck at all settings above 1080p.

The CPU's role becomes clearer when examining the 1080p results. The difference between Low (231.9 FPS) and Ultra (111.2 FPS) is 120.7 FPS, which is larger than the 1440p gap between Low (145.3 FPS) and Ultra (71 FPS) of 74.3 FPS. This suggests the CPU can still feed high frame rates at 1080p, but the GPU's workload limits the upper ceiling. At 4K, the CPU is largely irrelevant, as the GPU's 77.9 FPS ceiling on Low is well below what the i5-10400F can support. The data indicates the combo is well-balanced at 1080p, GPU-limited at 1440p, and heavily GPU-limited at 4K.