Minimum

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers exceptional performance in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Benchmark data shows this combination achieving a rank of 2 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 0.05% of all systems evaluated for this title. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings presets indicate that this pairing is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher settings, while the CPU proves sufficient to drive extremely high frame rates at lower settings and 1080p resolution.

FAQ

*Q: How does this combo rank for playing Minimum?*

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 2nd out of 3712 tested combinations for this game. This places it in the 99.95th percentile of all systems benchmarked for Minimum, indicating near-top-tier performance for this title.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 587 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This suggests the combo can push frame rates far beyond what most displays can refresh, even at lower graphical presets.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest measured average frame rate is 105 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. Even at 4K with maximum graphical fidelity, the system maintains a triple-digit frame rate, well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 43223 is 0.1% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB and 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M6000, but it outperforms the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile by 1%. The RTX 4070 SUPER sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14400F compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 32279 is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i9-11900, but 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS. The i5-14400F sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Does the combo show any signs of CPU bottlenecking?

A: Benchmark results indicate the combo is primarily GPU-bound at higher settings, but at 1080p with Low settings, the system reaches 587 FPS. This suggests the CPU can keep pace with the GPU's output, though the exact bottleneck point would require additional testing to determine.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 2 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This is an extraordinary result, placing the system within the top 0.05% of all configurations evaluated for this game. The sheer volume of combinations tested—over three and a half thousand—makes this ranking particularly significant, as it demonstrates that this pairing outperforms the vast majority of systems in this title.

The rank reflects the synergy between the two components. The RTX 4070 SUPER alone sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43223. Its nearest rivals in the synthetic benchmark rankings include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (0.1% higher score) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (0.1% higher score), but it holds a 1% advantage over the RTX 4090 Mobile. Meanwhile, the i5-14400F also sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32279, ranking just above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and Intel Core i9-11900.

When combined, these two components produce results that far exceed what either component's individual percentile might suggest. The rank of 2 out of 3712 indicates that the pairing is particularly well-suited for Minimum, likely due to the game's 2014 release date and the modern hardware's ability to handle it with substantial headroom. The data shows that this combo outperforms 3710 other tested combinations, making it one of the most capable systems for this specific title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals clear scaling patterns as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system delivers 364 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average drops to 241 FPS, a reduction of 33.8%. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average falls to 135 FPS, representing a 62.9% decrease from the 1080p result.

The scaling pattern varies by settings preset. With Low settings, the system achieves 587 FPS at 1080p, 388 FPS at 1440p (a 33.9% drop), and 217 FPS at 4K (a 63.0% drop from 1080p). This consistent scaling across different settings presets suggests that the limiting component changes with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's ability to feed frames becomes more relevant, while at 4K, the GPU's rendering workload dominates.

The Medium settings preset provides the most complete data, including minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the average is 487 FPS with minimum 414 and maximum 561. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 323 FPS with minimum 274 and maximum 371. At 4K Medium, the average is 180 FPS with minimum 153 and maximum 207. The gap between minimum and maximum FPS narrows as resolution increases, suggesting more consistent frame pacing at higher resolutions where the GPU is more uniformly loaded.

The resolution scaling data indicates that at 1080p, the system is likely CPU-limited at Low and Medium settings, given the extremely high frame rates exceeding 480 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average of 105 FPS suggests the GPU is the primary constraint, as the pixel throughput demand increases significantly. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth appear sufficient for 4K rendering in this older title, as even the most demanding preset maintains triple-digit frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 587 FPS, Medium settings yield 487 FPS (with a range of 414 to 561 FPS), High settings reach 364 FPS, and Ultra settings achieve 283 FPS. The step from Low to Medium represents a 17.0% reduction in average FPS, while the step from Medium to High is a 25.3% reduction, and from High to Ultra is a 22.3% reduction.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high. Low settings average 388 FPS, Medium settings average 323 FPS (with a range of 274 to 371 FPS), High settings reach 241 FPS, and Ultra settings achieve 187 FPS. The relative performance drops from 1080p are consistent, with each settings tier showing roughly a one-third reduction in average FPS when moving from 1080p to 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the system still maintains high frame rates. Low settings average 217 FPS, Medium settings average 180 FPS (with a range of 153 to 207 FPS), High settings reach 135 FPS, and Ultra settings achieve 105 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is more pronounced, with each settings tier showing approximately a 44-48% reduction in average FPS.

The Medium settings preset is the only one with complete minimum and maximum FPS data across all resolutions. At 1080p, the range spans 414 to 561 FPS, a difference of 147 FPS. At 1440p, the range spans 274 to 371 FPS, a difference of 97 FPS. At 4K, the range spans 153 to 207 FPS, a difference of 54 FPS. This narrowing range indicates more consistent performance at higher resolutions, likely because the GPU becomes the dominant factor and its workload is more predictable.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, containing 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory operates at 1313 MHz with a 21 Gbps effective data rate, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth across a 192-bit bus. The GPU runs at a base clock of 1980 MHz and boosts to 2475 MHz.

In Minimum, the GPU's role becomes increasingly prominent as resolution and settings increase. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 105 indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as the pixel workload demands maximum throughput from the 7168 shading units and 80 ROPs. The 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is more than sufficient for this 2014 title, but the rendering pipeline at 4K Ultra still requires substantial processing.

The GPU's memory subsystem proves adequate for all tested configurations. The 12 GB VRAM capacity, even at 4K Ultra settings, does not appear to cause any performance degradation, as the minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 153, well above typical stutter thresholds. The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth supports the high frame rates observed, particularly at 1080p where the GPU can output over 580 FPS.

The RTX 4070 SUPER's synthetic benchmark scores reinforce its capability. With an average benchmark score of 43223 and a percentile rank of 83 among all GPUs, it sits just below the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (0.1% lower) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (0.1% lower), while outperforming the RTX 4090 Mobile by 1%. This indicates the GPU is a high-end part, though its performance in Minimum exceeds what its synthetic percentile might suggest, likely due to the game's age and the GPU's modern feature set.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user's display capabilities and performance priorities. At 1080p, all settings presets deliver frame rates above 280 FPS, meaning even Ultra settings provide a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate displays. The 283 FPS average at 1080p Ultra is more than sufficient for any current monitor, making Ultra the recommended preset for users with 1080p displays.

At 2560x1440, the system maintains high performance across all presets. Ultra settings deliver 187 FPS average, which exceeds the refresh rate of most 1440p monitors. For users seeking maximum visual quality without compromise, Ultra at 1440p is viable. For those with 240 Hz displays, High settings at 241 FPS average would be the appropriate choice, as it matches the refresh rate capability.

At 3840x2160, the settings selection becomes more meaningful. Ultra settings average 105 FPS, which is suitable for 60 Hz displays and even some 120 Hz displays. High settings at 135 FPS provide additional headroom for 144 Hz 4K monitors. Medium settings at 180 FPS are available for users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, while Low settings at 217 FPS offer the highest performance for competitive play.

The Medium settings preset provides the most balanced experience across all resolutions, with the added benefit of known minimum FPS values. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 153 FPS ensures no noticeable frame drops, while at 1080p Medium, the minimum of 414 FPS is exceptionally high. For users who cannot determine their exact display refresh rate, Medium settings offer a safe and consistently smooth experience.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Built on the Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process, it includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

In Minimum, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions and settings where frame rates exceed 400 FPS. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 587 FPS average, which requires the CPU to process game logic and issue draw calls at an extremely rapid pace. The i5-14400F's boost clock of 4.70 GHz and 20 MB of L3 cache contribute to its ability to maintain such high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck.

The CPU's synthetic benchmark scores demonstrate its capability. With a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645 and single-core score of 3055, the i5-14400F ranks at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 32279 places it just above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (0.1% higher) and Intel Core i9-11900 (0.2% higher), while being 0.2% below the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS.

The data suggests that at 4K Ultra, the CPU has sufficient headroom, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor with an average of 105 FPS. However, at 1080p Low, the CPU's performance ceiling may be approached, as the 587 FPS average represents an extreme frame rate that requires substantial CPU processing. The i5-14400F's 10 cores and 16 threads handle the game's threading requirements effectively, though Minimum's 2014 release date means it likely does not utilize all available cores to their full potential.