Minimum

The Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a remarkably fluid experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The measured frame rates across all tested presets indicate that this hardware pairing is far more capable than the game's requirements demand, offering headroom for high-refresh-rate displays even at demanding resolutions.

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The benchmark data for this Intel Core i5-11400F and RTX 4070 SUPER pairing shows a clear hierarchy across the four tested quality presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 309.8 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. This drops to 236.7 FPS on Medium, 196.6 FPS on High, and 151.7 FPS on Ultra. The progression is consistent, with each step up in quality costing roughly 40-60 FPS at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern remains intact but the margins tighten. Low delivers 198.5 FPS, Medium hits 155.2 FPS, High produces 128.4 FPS, and Ultra still manages 100.7 FPS. Even at Ultra, the average frame rate remains above the 100 FPS threshold, which is a strong indicator that the preset is playable without compromise.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope narrows considerably. Low yields 108.9 FPS, Medium produces 83.1 FPS, High falls to 67.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 50.3 FPS. The data suggests that the High preset at 4K is the best balance for most users, as it maintains an average above 60 FPS while providing substantial visual uplift over Medium. For users prioritizing maximum smoothness at 4K, Low remains a viable option at 108.9 FPS. Conversely, the Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that dips below 60 FPS, making it suitable only for users who prioritize image quality over frame rate consistency.

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 operates with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for a game from 2014.

The processor's benchmark scores indicate it is well-suited for this title. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 14372 in multi-core and 2029 in single-core. The single-thread performance is particularly relevant for older games like Minimum, which often rely heavily on a few cores. The Passmark single-thread score of 2981 and Geekbench single-core score of 1979 confirm that the i5-11400F has strong per-core performance.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 75 among all tested CPUs places it in the upper quartile of processors. Its average benchmark score of 17181 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, which scores 17189, and the Intel Core i7-1260P at 17212. This indicates that the i5-11400F provides competitive processing power for its class. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5619 and 2-thread score of 1691 highlight a substantial scaling gap, which suggests that while multi-threaded performance is solid, the CPU's strength lies in moderate thread counts typical of gaming workloads.

Given the frame rates measured, the CPU does not appear to be a bottleneck in Minimum. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the GPU is likely the limiting factor even at 309.8 FPS, but the CPU's robust single-thread capabilities ensure it can feed the graphics card effectively across all settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz. Its memory operates at an effective speed of 21 Gbps.

The RTX 4070 SUPER's benchmark results demonstrate its high-end positioning. It scores 29995 in Passmark G3D and 17108 in Passmark GPU Compute. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it achieves 4627, while Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 192684 and 179271, respectively. The GPU's percentile ranking of 84 among all GPUs places it in the top tier of tested hardware.

The GPU's nearest rival is the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which has an average score of 42653, a mere 0.2% difference. This places the RTX 4070 SUPER in professional-grade territory despite being a consumer card. The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE is also close at 42723, with a 0.3% delta, indicating that the RTX 4070 SUPER is competitive with the latest mid-range offerings from AMD.

In Minimum, the GPU's 12 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for the game's textures and assets. The measured frame rates show that the GPU scales well with resolution. At 1440p Ultra, the card produces 100.7 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 50.3 FPS. This scaling suggests that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher settings, with the CPU providing adequate support.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 298 out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum. This places the pairing in the top 17.2% of all configurations tested, indicating that it is a high-performing setup for this title.

The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU. While neither component is the absolute fastest in their respective categories, their combination produces excellent results in this game. The CPU's percentile of 75 and GPU's percentile of 84 indicate that neither component is dramatically underperforming relative to the other, creating a well-matched pairing for Minimum.

The measured data shows that this combo can handle the game at maximum settings with playable frame rates at 1440p, and it can push beyond 60 FPS at 4K on High settings. The rank of 298 suggests that while there are faster configurations, this setup provides a level of performance that will satisfy most users seeking a smooth experience in this third-person shooter.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 309.8 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset.

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers 67.7 FPS, and the Low preset achieves 108.9 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only 4K option that falls below 60 FPS at 50.3 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17181, which is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U at 17189, a delta of 0%. It is also 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i7-1260P.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks in the 84th percentile, indicating it outperforms 84% of all GPUs in the benchmark database.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 100.7 FPS, providing the highest visual quality while maintaining triple-digit frame rates. The High preset offers 128.4 FPS for a slight performance gain.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU's robust single-thread performance (2029 in Cinebench R23 single-core) can support the 309.8 FPS frame rate.