Minimum

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Benchmark data shows the combo achieves playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra, though the most demanding settings will require compromises. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, the specific roles of the CPU and GPU, and how this pairing ranks among 1,733 tested combinations.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in this game?

A: The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 539th out of 1,733 tested combos in Minimum.

Q: What is the best average frame rate recorded at 1080p?

A: The highest average frame rate at 1920x1080 is 268.2 FPS, achieved with Low settings. With Ultra settings, the average drops to 129.4 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: In the average benchmark score, the Core i5-11400F scores 17,181, which is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17,189) and the Intel Core i5-1240U (17,141), showing a delta of 0% and 0.2%, respectively.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 3080 features 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s.

Q: Is the CPU's performance more aligned with single-thread or multi-thread workloads?

A: The data shows strong multi-threaded capability, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,372, while the single-core score is 2,029. The 3DMark max-threads score of 5,652 is also significantly higher than the 2-thread score of 1,691.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database for Minimum, this specific processor and graphics card pairing sits at rank 539 out of 1,733 total tested combinations. This places the combo in the upper third of all systems tested, indicating a high level of overall performance. While it is not at the absolute top of the leaderboard, this rank reflects a configuration capable of handling the game with high visual fidelity at most resolutions.

The ranking context is essential. Being in the 539th position suggests that many other, likely more modern or higher-tier, combinations can outperform it. However, for a game released in 2014, this pairing is far from a bottleneck. The data indicates that the i5-11400F, which holds a percentile rank of 75 against all CPUs, is a strong performer in its own right. The data suggests the system is well-balanced for this title, with the GPU's 80th percentile ranking against all GPUs complementing the CPU's capabilities.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Rocket Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This configuration provides a solid foundation for gaming. The processor's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus are key specifications for game logic and asset streaming.

In Minimum, the CPU's role appears to be more than sufficient. At 1080p with Low settings, the system reaches an average of 268.2 FPS, a frame rate where CPU overhead often becomes a limiting factor. The fact that the system can hit this high of a number suggests that the i5-11400F's single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 868 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,029, is strong enough to feed the GPU effectively.

The processor's multi-threaded capabilities are also noteworthy. With a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,372 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 7,579, the 12 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks and modern game engines that utilize multiple cores. However, the performance scaling from 1080p to 4K shows that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. For instance, at 1440p Ultra, the average FPS is 84.8, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 43.5, a decrease that is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario rather than a CPU limitation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system's scaling across resolutions and settings. The results show a predictable pattern: performance decreases as resolution and graphical fidelity increase.

1080p (1920x1080): This is where the combo shines brightest. Average frame rates are exceptionally high, starting at 268.2 FPS on Low and 206 FPS on Medium. High settings still deliver a very smooth 170 FPS, and even Ultra settings maintain an average of 129.4 FPS, which is well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors.

1440p (2560x1440): Performance remains strong but begins to moderate. Low settings yield an average of 173.7 FPS, while Medium settings provide 133.3 FPS. High settings produce 111.7 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 84.8 FPS. These numbers indicate that the RTX 3080 can comfortably handle high refresh rates at 1440p with most settings maxed out.

4K (3840x2160): This resolution tests the limits of the combination. At Low settings, the average FPS is 91.4, which is playable. Medium settings average 69.2 FPS, and High settings drop to 57.7 FPS. Ultra settings are the most demanding, resulting in an average of 43.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target that many players prefer. The data shows that for a consistent 60+ FPS experience at 4K, players would need to use High settings or lower.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the primary driver of graphical performance in this pairing. It is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA102 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process. The GPU is equipped with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory, a 320-bit memory bus, and a memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. It has a base clock of 1440 MHz and a boost clock of 1710 MHz.

The GPU’s role is clearly demonstrated in the resolution scaling. The RTX 3080's raw compute power, with a FP32 throughput of 29.77 TFLOPS and 8,704 shading units, allows for high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. At 4K, the 10 GB frame buffer and memory bandwidth become more critical. The 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth is sufficient to feed the GPU at 4K, but the sheer number of pixels required for Ultra settings overwhelms the rendering pipeline, resulting in the 43.5 FPS average.

The GPU's benchmark scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 25,086 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 167,014, place it in the 80th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 35,787 is nearly identical to that of the AMD Radeon Pro Duo (35,860), showing a delta of -0.2%. This indicates that while the RTX 3080 is a high-end card, it is now competing with a new generation of hardware. For Minimum, however, its performance headroom is substantial, allowing for high frame rates at 1440p and playable performance at 4K with adjusted settings. The data confirms that the GPU is the determining factor for the visual experience, with the CPU providing ample support without becoming a significant bottleneck until frame rates exceed the 200 FPS range at 1080p.