Minimum

The Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT pairing delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Minimum, a 2014 Third-Person Shooter. The data indicates a clear performance hierarchy where the CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom, allowing the GPU to become the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. The combination ranks in the 47th percentile of tested configurations, a solid mid-pack position that reflects balanced, playable performance rather than extreme highs or lows.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz provide substantial single-thread capability, which is crucial for a third-person shooter’s game logic and physics. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, reducing latency in scenes with many interactive elements.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance, scoring 21,914 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 9,203 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. Its single-core scores are equally respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core result of 3,093. The processor sits at the 88th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32,508. This places it in close competition with the Intel Core i7-12800H (32,513, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (32,446, 0.2% delta), indicating that its raw computational power is on par with those mobile and desktop alternatives.

For Minimum, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and process game state. At 1080p with Low settings, the measured average FPS of 217 suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor; the frame rate is high enough that the GPU is likely the component determining the final output. The 16 threads ensure that background tasks and modern game engine threads do not starve the main render thread. The processor’s 65 W TDP and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it a flexible platform choice, though the data does not isolate memory bandwidth as a variable in the measured results. The CPU’s performance percentile and rival deltas confirm that it is a mid-to-high-tier part, capable of sustaining high frame rates in this title without becoming a bottleneck at the tested resolutions.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for the Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT in Minimum?

A: According to the measured FPS data, the highest average frame rate is achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings, yielding 217 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and performance, 2560x1440 with High settings provides 89.8 FPS, while 1920x1080 with High settings delivers 136.7 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32,508. This is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-12800H, which scores 32,513 (0% delta). It is also 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (32,446) and 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (32,584).

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking among all tested combinations?

A: The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 813 out of 1,733 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the upper half of configurations, indicating a competitive but not top-tier pairing.

Q: Is the GPU a bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, the data suggests the GPU is the limiting component at 3840x2160. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 34.7, and even at Low settings, it only reaches 72.1 FPS. The substantial drop from 1080p to 4K indicates that the RX 6750 XT’s rendering capabilities are strained at this resolution.

Q: What are the GPU’s key specifications that influence its performance?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. It has 2,560 shading units and a boost clock of 2600 MHz. Its FP32 performance is rated at 13.31 TFLOPS.

Q: How does the GPU’s average benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score of 35,327. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5600M (35,264) and 0.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile (35,435), showing it is a competitive mid-range GPU.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions, highlighting the shift in system bottleneck. At 1920x1080, the combination shows exceptional performance, with Low settings hitting 217 FPS and High settings at 136.7 FPS. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push the GPU to its limits, but the GPU is still capable of producing very high frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease proportionally. Low settings drop from 217 FPS to 138.1 FPS, a 36% reduction, while High settings fall from 136.7 FPS to 89.8 FPS, a 34% drop. This indicates that the GPU is becoming more stressed as pixel count increases, but the CPU remains sufficient. The scaling is consistent, suggesting a balanced workload where both components contribute to the final output.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops dramatically. Ultra settings fall to 34.7 FPS, a 68% reduction from the 1080p Ultra result of 107.8 FPS. Even Low settings plummet to 72.1 FPS, a 67% reduction from the 1080p Low result. This steep decline is a clear indicator that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K. The RX 6750 XT, with its 12 GB memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth, simply cannot sustain high frame rates at this resolution. The data shows that the CPU’s performance is not the constraint here; the GPU’s rendering throughput is the primary factor driving the lower FPS values.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination ranks 813 out of 1,733 tested combos in Minimum. This places it just above the median, indicating that it is a competent pairing but not one that pushes the boundaries of performance. The rank reflects a balanced system where neither component is exceptionally weak nor overwhelmingly powerful.

In the context of the CPU’s 88th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU’s 79th percentile ranking among all GPUs, the combo’s mid-pack position makes sense. Both components are individually strong, but their combined performance in this specific title does not boost the system to the top tiers. The 813th rank suggests that there are many other combinations that yield higher average frame rates, likely due to more powerful GPUs or CPUs that better complement each other.

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU individually show that the components are competitive within their respective categories. The CPU is nearly tied with the Intel Core i7-12800H, and the GPU is close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 in average benchmark score. However, the specific game performance in Minimum places this combo in the 47th percentile, meaning that while it is a solid choice for this title, it is not exceptional. The data indicates that users seeking higher frame rates, particularly at 4K, would need to look at more powerful components.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the system excels, with Low settings achieving 217 FPS, Medium at 162.6 FPS, High at 136.7 FPS, and Ultra at 107.8 FPS. These numbers indicate that the combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming, with even Ultra settings maintaining a smooth experience above 100 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain playable but show a clear step down. Low settings deliver 138.1 FPS, Medium drops to 107.5 FPS, High to 89.8 FPS, and Ultra to 68.9 FPS. The data shows that High settings offer a good balance of visual fidelity and performance, staying above the 60 FPS threshold that is often considered the baseline for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings, while still playable, dip below 70 FPS, which may be noticeable on high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings produce 72.1 FPS, Medium drops to 60.1 FPS, High to 49.3 FPS, and Ultra to 34.7 FPS. The data clearly shows that this resolution is the GPU’s limit. Only Low settings manage to stay above 60 FPS, and the drop from High to Ultra (49.3 to 34.7 FPS) indicates that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and shading units are overwhelmed by the pixel workload. For 4K gaming, users would need to significantly lower settings or consider a more powerful GPU to achieve consistent 60 FPS performance.