Minimum

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a playable experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter, but the data reveals a performance ceiling at higher resolutions. This combination ranks 2758th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the lower half of the database. Across the measured rows, the system shows a clear pattern: it excels at 1080p, remains competent at 1440p, and struggles to maintain fluid frame rates at 4K, particularly on higher graphical presets.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Minimum?*

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the most consistent performance, with average frame rates ranging from 82 FPS at Ultra settings to 166 FPS at Low settings. At 2560x1440, averages drop to between 53 FPS and 107 FPS, while 3840x2160 yields averages of 28 FPS to 58 FPS, indicating a significant performance drop at 4K.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmark scores?

A: The i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32279, which is nearly identical to its closest competitors. It is 0.1% faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, 0.2% faster than the Intel Core i9-11900, and 0.5% faster than the Intel Core i7-12800H, while being 0.2% slower than the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to other graphics cards?

A: The Radeon RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 16361, which places it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. It is essentially tied with the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M, being 0.1% faster, and trails the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell and AMD Radeon PRO W7500 by 0.3%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 by 0.9%.

Q: Which settings preset shows the largest gap between 1080p and 4K?

A: The Low preset shows the most significant scaling difference. At 1920x1080, the average frame rate is 166 FPS, while at 3840x2160, it drops to 58 FPS, representing a 108 FPS difference. This indicates that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is heavily taxed by the 4K resolution.

Q: Are the frame rate drops consistent across all presets?

A: No, the data shows a pattern. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum frame rates. At 1920x1080, it ranges from 108 FPS to 147 FPS; at 2560x1440, it ranges from 70 FPS to 94 FPS; and at 3840x2160, it drops to a range of 38 FPS to 51 FPS. The other presets only have average frame rates listed.

Q: Does the combo's rank in this game suggest a balanced pairing?

A: The rank of 2758 out of 3712 combos indicates that this pairing is not optimized for Minimum, falling in the bottom 26% of tested systems. The CPU is capable, but the GPU's performance at higher resolutions appears to be the limiting factor, as evidenced by the steep drop in frame rates from 1440p to 4K.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the primary driver for Minimum's visual output, and its specifications explain the frame rate trends in the data. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for the game's textures, but the card's compute capabilities are the deciding factor at higher resolutions.

With a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1905 MHz, the RX 5700 XT has a game clock of 1755 MHz. The card's 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 304.8 GTexel/s. These figures translate directly to performance: at 1920x1080, the card achieves an average of 166 FPS on Low settings, but this drops by more than half to 58 FPS at 3840x2160 on the same preset.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 9.754 TFLOPS is a key metric. This raw compute power handles the game's shader workloads, but the data suggests it is not enough to sustain high frame rates at 4K. The measured results show that at 3840x2160, the average frame rate falls below 60 FPS on every preset, with the Ultra preset bottoming out at 28 FPS. This aligns with the GPU's 59th percentile ranking, indicating it is a mid-range performer that is better suited to lower resolutions.

The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is another important factor. At 2560x1440, the card manages an average of 107 FPS on Low settings, but this drops to 69 FPS on High and 53 FPS on Ultra. The scaling between presets suggests that the GPU is not bottlenecked by memory bandwidth at 1440p, but at 4K, the increased pixel count demands more from the memory subsystem, contributing to the significant frame rate drops. The Radeon RX 5700 XT's 225 W TDP and dual-slot design also indicate it is a power-hungry component, which is consistent with its performance profile.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F provides the processing foundation for this system, and its multi-threaded capabilities are more than adequate for Minimum. This CPU features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache help reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for game logic and physics calculations.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-14400F shows strong performance, scoring 21645 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3055 in single-core. These scores place it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a high-performing processor. The CPU's 65 W TDP and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it a versatile choice, but its role in Minimum is likely secondary to the GPU, as the game is more graphically intensive.

The CPU's benchmark scores suggest it is not a bottleneck in this pairing. The nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and Intel Core i9-11900, have nearly identical average scores, differing by only 0.1% to 0.2%. This means the i5-14400F provides consistent frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios, but the measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's single-core performance of 3055 in Cinebench R23 helps maintain high frame rates, with the system reaching 166 FPS on Low settings. However, even at 4K, where the GPU is heavily strained, the CPU maintains playable frame rates on Low settings at 58 FPS. This indicates that the i5-14400F has sufficient headroom to feed the GPU, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's lack of raw rasterization power at higher resolutions. The CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 25470 further confirms its capability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring smooth gameplay without stutter.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination ranks 2758th out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places the pairing in the 74th percentile, meaning it outperforms only about a quarter of all systems tested for this game. The rank is surprisingly low given the CPU's strong 83rd percentile ranking and the GPU's 59th percentile standing.

The disconnect between the individual component rankings and the combo rank suggests that the pairing is not well-optimized for Minimum. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU is more than capable of keeping up. This is evident in the frame rate scaling: the system only achieves an average of 37 FPS at 4K on High settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Comparing the combo rank to the GPU's percentile, the RX 5700 XT's 59th percentile ranking is higher than the combo's 74th percentile rank. This implies that the GPU's performance is being hindered by some other factor, possibly the game's engine or the specific combination of components. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i9-11900, have similar average scores, so the CPU is not the issue.

The rank also indicates that many other combinations of CPUs and GPUs deliver better performance in this game. The measured data shows that the system struggles at 4K, with the Ultra preset averaging only 28 FPS. This is a significant drop from the 82 FPS average at 1080p on the same preset, highlighting that the combo is not well-suited for high-resolution gaming. The rank of 2758 is a clear signal that users seeking better performance in Minimum should look at different hardware configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how this combo performs across different resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers playable frame rates across all presets. The Low preset averages 166 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play. The Medium preset averages 127 FPS, with a range of 108 FPS to 147 FPS, while the High preset averages 107 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 82 FPS, which is still smooth but shows a 50% performance reduction compared to Low.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. The Low preset averages 107 FPS, which is still very playable, but the Medium preset drops to 82 FPS, with a range of 70 FPS to 94 FPS. The High preset averages 69 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 53 FPS. This resolution offers a good balance between visual quality and performance, but the Ultra preset begins to show strain.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. The Low preset averages 58 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset averages 44 FPS, with a range of 38 FPS to 51 FPS, and the High preset averages 37 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 28 FPS, which is not suitable for a smooth gaming experience. The data shows a clear resolution ceiling: the system is best used at 1080p or 1440p, and 4K should be avoided except for the Low preset.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data across all resolutions, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p, the range is 108-147 FPS, which is a spread of 39 FPS. At 1440p, the range is 70-94 FPS, a spread of 24 FPS. At 4K, the range is 38-51 FPS, a spread of 13 FPS. This suggests that the frame rate becomes more stable as resolution increases, but the average frame rate drops significantly.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data suggests that the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual fidelity and performance for this combo. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers an average of 127 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience. The frame rate range of 108 FPS to 147 FPS indicates good consistency, which is important for a third-person shooter.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 82 FPS, which is still playable, with a range of 70 FPS to 94 FPS. This is the highest preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS at this resolution. The High preset at 1440p averages 69 FPS, which is also playable, but the Medium preset offers a higher margin of safety for demanding scenes.

For users with a 1080p monitor, the High preset is a viable option, averaging 107 FPS. This provides better visual quality than Medium while still maintaining a high frame rate. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 82 FPS, which is acceptable, but the difference in visual quality between High and Ultra may not be worth the 25 FPS drop.

At 4K, the data strongly recommends using the Low preset, which averages 58 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that approaches playable frame rates. The Medium preset at 4K averages 44 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, and the Ultra preset averages 28 FPS, which is not recommended. Users with 4K displays should consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better experience.

The data indicates that the system is best utilized at 1080p with High or Ultra settings, or at 1440p with Medium settings. The Medium preset provides the most consistent frame rates across all resolutions, making it the safest choice for a smooth experience. For competitive play, the Low preset at 1080p offers the highest frame rates, but the visual quality is significantly reduced. Overall, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point, with adjustments based on personal preference for visual quality versus frame rate.