Minimum

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers exceptional performance in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The data shows this combination is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions and settings, while the CPU provides ample headroom for high refresh-rate gaming at 1080p. With a combo rank of 214 out of 1733 tested configurations, this pairing sits in the top 12.4% of all systems, making it a formidable choice for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 315.7 FPS, but this drops to 210.9 FPS at 1440p and 116.1 FPS at 4K. This represents a 33.2% performance hit from 1080p to 1440p and a further 44.9% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling suggests that at 1080p, the system has significant headroom, with the CPU and GPU working well within their limits.

At Ultra settings, the resolution scaling becomes more pronounced. The 1080p Ultra result of 160.8 FPS falls to 105.5 FPS at 1440p (a 34.4% reduction) and then to 56.8 FPS at 4K (a 46.2% reduction from 1440p). This steeper decline at Ultra settings indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the increased pixel count and graphical fidelity strain the RTX 4070 Ti's resources.

The data indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti is the bottleneck in most scenarios. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Medium settings shows a 35.5% FPS drop (from 252.3 to 162.8), while the same transition at High settings results in a 35.7% drop (from 209.4 to 134.7). These consistent percentage decreases across different settings strongly suggest that the GPU's rendering capabilities, rather than CPU performance, determine the frame rates at these resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play with this combo?

A: The 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings delivers the highest average FPS at 315.7, making it the optimal choice for maximum responsiveness in competitive scenarios.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti scores 44900 on average, placing it 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile and 1.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A730M, while trailing the AMD Radeon Pro 580 by 1.6%.

Q: What is the CPU's multithreaded performance relative to similar processors?

A: The Core i5-11400F achieves an average benchmark score of 17181, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17189, 0% delta) and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i5-1240U (17141, 0.2% delta).

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Minimum?*

A: Yes, at 4K with High settings the combo produces 75.6 FPS, and even at Ultra settings it maintains 56.8 FPS, both of which are playable for a third-person shooter.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance impact gaming?

A: With a 3dmark single-thread score of 868 and a cinebench r23 single-core score of 2029, the i5-11400F provides strong per-core performance that supports high frame rates in this title.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and how does it affect high-resolution play?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s across a 192-bit bus, which helps maintain playable frame rates at 4K, though the 35-45% FPS drops from 1440p to 4K indicate memory bandwidth becomes a constraint.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Rocket Lake processor, built on Intel's 14 nm process, demonstrates robust performance in synthetic benchmarks, achieving a cinebench r23 multicore score of 14372 and a single-core score of 2029. These results place the CPU in the 75th percentile of all processors, indicating solid mid-range performance.

In Minimum, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with enough frames at lower resolutions. The 1080p Low preset result of 315.7 FPS suggests the CPU can handle extremely high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck. The 3dmark 4-thread score of 3171 and 8-thread score of 4691 show that the processor scales well with increased thread utilization, which is beneficial for games that leverage multiple cores.

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 this game. The passmark integer math score of 57624 and floating point math score of 34127 indicate strong computational capabilities that prevent CPU-bound scenarios at typical gaming resolutions. However, the data shows that at 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as the FPS drops are consistent regardless of the CPU's capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 1440p offers an excellent experience. This configuration produces 134.7 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors while maintaining good graphical fidelity. The jump from Medium to High at 1440p costs 28.1 FPS (from 162.8 to 134.7), but the visual improvement is typically worth the trade-off for a third-person shooter.

At 1080p, the Medium preset at 252.3 FPS is the recommended choice for gamers with high refresh rate displays. This setting delivers nearly 2.5 times the frame rate of the Ultra preset (160.8 FPS) while still providing decent visuals. For competitive play where every millisecond matters, the Low preset at 315.7 FPS offers the maximum performance advantage.

For 4K gaming, the High preset at 75.6 FPS is the optimal choice. The Ultra preset at 56.8 FPS pushes the system to its limits, but the 24.9% performance reduction from High may not justify the marginal visual gains. The Medium preset at 86.6 FPS provides a good middle ground if frame rate is prioritized over maximum detail.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination ranks 214th out of 1733 tested configurations in Minimum, placing it in the top 12.4% of all systems. This ranking reflects the strong synergy between the CPU and GPU, with the RTX 4070 Ti's performance being the primary driver of this high placement.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 85 among all GPUs, combined with the CPU's 75th percentile ranking, creates a well-balanced system that excels in this game. The RTX 4070 Ti's average benchmark score of 44900 is notably higher than its nearest rivals, including the RTX 5090 Mobile (45152, -0.6% delta) and the Intel Arc A730M (45592, -1.5% delta), while the CPU's performance is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and Intel Core i7-1260P.

The combo's rank of 214 suggests that while there are more powerful configurations available, this pairing offers exceptional performance for Minimum specifically. The measured FPS data confirms this, with the system capable of exceeding 100 FPS at 4K Low settings and maintaining high frame rates across all tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves 315.7 FPS, Medium reaches 252.3 FPS, High hits 209.4 FPS, and Ultra maintains 160.8 FPS. These results show that even at the highest settings, the system provides a smooth and responsive experience at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains impressive. The Low preset produces 210.9 FPS, Medium delivers 162.8 FPS, High achieves 134.7 FPS, and Ultra sustains 105.5 FPS. The 1440p results represent a significant step up in visual quality while still maintaining frame rates that exceed 100 FPS at all settings.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance becomes more constrained. The Low preset yields 116.1 FPS, Medium produces 86.6 FPS, High maintains 75.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 56.8 FPS. While these 4K numbers are lower than the lower resolutions, they remain playable for a third-person shooter, with even the Ultra preset staying above 50 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, is the dominant component in this system. With a boost clock of 2610 MHz and 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, the GPU provides substantial rendering power. The 7680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs work together to deliver the high frame rates observed in the measured data.

The GPU's memory subsystem, featuring a 192-bit bus and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, plays a crucial role in high-resolution performance. The 4K results show that memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor, with the FPS dropping by approximately 40-45% from 1440p to 4K across all settings. This suggests that the GPU's compute capabilities outpace its memory throughput at higher resolutions.

The RTX 4070 Ti's 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 60 RT cores provide ample compute resources for Minimum. The GPU's passmark G3D score of 31624 and 3dmark Steel Nomad score of 5024 confirm its strong performance relative to other GPUs. The GPU's 85th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 44900 place it among the top graphics cards, with its nearest rivals being the RTX 5090 Mobile (45152, -0.6% delta) and Intel Arc A730M (45592, -1.5% delta).