Minimum

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of the Intel Core i5-14400F and RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB combination in "Minimum"?

A: This hardware pairing ranks 1113 out of 2939 tested combinations in the game's database, placing it in the upper-middle portion of all measured setups. The CPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU's percentile is lower at 29, indicating the processor is the stronger component in this pairing.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Core i5-14400F posts an average benchmark score of 32279. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, scores 32233, which is 0.1% lower. The Intel Core i9-11900 is 0.2% behind at 32226, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS is 0.2% ahead at 32354. The Intel Core i7-12800H trails by 0.5% with a score of 32121.

Q: What are the key specifications of the RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB?

A: The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. It operates at a base clock of 2407 MHz and boosts to 2572 MHz. The card contains 4608 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units, with a 180 W TDP and a suggested 450 W power supply.

Q: How does the GPU perform relative to its nearest rivals in the benchmark database?

A: The RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB achieves an average benchmark score of 4901. The AMD FirePro W5130M scores 4904, just 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 scores 4893, 0.2% lower, while the AMD Radeon R7 M265 and R7 M360 score 4929 and 4931 respectively, both 0.6% higher than the RTX 5060 Ti.

Q: What is the best measured frame rate for this combination at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 233 FPS. The Medium preset delivers 178 FPS average, High produces 149 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 114 FPS average. The Medium preset has a documented minimum of 151 FPS and maximum of 205 FPS.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to the 4K Low performance?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 81 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 40 FPS. This represents a 41 FPS difference between the lowest and highest quality settings. The Medium preset at 4K averages 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 and maximum of 71 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F provides the computational foundation for this system, featuring 10 cores and 16 threads based on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz can boost up to 4.70 GHz, which is directly relevant to the game's frame pacing. The processor includes 20 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, all of which contribute to reducing memory latency during gameplay.

The CPU's multithreaded capabilities are substantial, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21645 and a Geekbench multicore score of 11268. Single-thread performance is also strong, with Cinebench R23 single-core scoring 3055 and Geekbench single-core at 2058. These figures indicate the i5-14400F can handle both the game's simulation logic and the overhead of modern operating systems without becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios.

The processor's Passmark multithread score of 25470 and single-thread score of 3701 further confirm its balanced performance profile. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration is particularly relevant for "Minimum," a third-person shooter from 2014 that may not fully utilize all threads but benefits from the high boost clock. The CPU's 65 W TDP and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory provide flexibility, though the game's performance depends more on clock speed than memory bandwidth.

In the context of this specific game, the i5-14400F's performance percentile of 83 places it well above the median processor. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and Intel Core i9-11900, show nearly identical average scores, with deltas of only 0.1% and 0.2% respectively. This suggests the CPU delivers consistent, predictable performance that aligns closely with other mid-to-high-range processors from recent generations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB is the graphics workhorse in this configuration, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. The GPU contains 21,900 million transistors on a 181 mm² die, with a transistor density of 121.0M per mm². Its memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR7 running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective), providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth across a 128-bit bus.

The GPU's clock speeds of 2407 MHz base and 2572 MHz boost are moderate for the 50-series, but they enable a pixel rate of 123.5 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 370.4 GTexel/s. The card's FP32 performance of 23.70 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 23.70 TFLOPS (1:1), indicates strong compute capabilities that translate to smooth rasterization in a 2014-era title. The 36 RT cores and 144 tensor cores are present but largely irrelevant for a game released before ray tracing became mainstream.

The GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this game's era, though the 128-bit bus width limits memory bandwidth compared to wider implementations. The measured FPS data suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor primarily at 4K Ultra settings, where the average drops to 40 FPS. At lower resolutions and settings, the GPU has ample headroom, as evidenced by 233 FPS at 1080p Low.

The RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB's benchmark scores reveal an interesting profile. Its Passmark G3D score of 21981 is respectable, but the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4019 places it in the 29th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database, including the AMD FirePro W5130M and NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450, are significantly older and less capable cards, yet their average scores are within 0.6% of the RTX 5060 Ti. This indicates the benchmark suite's scoring methodology may not fully capture the modern GPU's capabilities in older titles.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the system demonstrates strong performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 233 FPS, providing maximum headroom for high-refresh-rate displays. The Medium preset averages 178 FPS with a documented range of 151 to 205 FPS. High settings produce 149 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 114 FPS average. All 1080p configurations exceed 100 FPS, making this resolution ideal for competitive play or smooth single-player experiences.

At 2560x1440 resolution, performance remains robust but shows the expected scaling penalty. The Low preset averages 150 FPS, which is still excellent for 1440p gaming. Medium averages 115 FPS with a range of 98 to 132 FPS. High settings produce 96 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 73 FPS average. The 1440p results indicate the system can handle high refresh rates at this resolution, though Ultra settings may require adaptive sync for optimal smoothness.

At 3840x2160 resolution, performance becomes more constrained. The Low preset averages 81 FPS, which is playable for most users. Medium averages 62 FPS with a range of 53 to 71 FPS. High settings drop to 52 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 40 FPS average. The 4K results show a clear progression where each settings tier costs approximately 10-20 FPS, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 41 FPS.

The Medium preset is the only configuration with complete min/max data across all resolutions, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the 151 FPS minimum and 205 FPS maximum indicate a 54 FPS spread, suggesting occasional dips during intense scenes. The 1440p Medium range of 98 to 132 FPS shows a tighter 34 FPS spread, while 4K Medium's 53 to 71 FPS range represents an 18 FPS spread. This pattern suggests frame pacing becomes more consistent at higher resolutions where GPU load is more uniform.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K reveals how the system scales under increasing pixel throughput. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 233 at 1080p to 150 at 1440p, a 35.6% reduction. Moving from 1440p to 4K Low, the average drops from 150 to 81 FPS, a 46% reduction. The cumulative drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low is from 233 to 81 FPS, representing a 65.2% decrease in frame rate.

The Medium preset shows a similar scaling pattern. From 1080p to 1440p, the average drops from 178 to 115 FPS, a 35.4% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, the average drops from 115 to 62 FPS, a 46.1% reduction. The total scaling from 1080p Medium to 4K Medium is 178 to 62 FPS, a 65.2% decrease. This consistent percentage drop across settings suggests the scaling is resolution-bound rather than settings-bound.

High settings exhibit a slightly different pattern. From 1080p to 1440p, the average drops from 149 to 96 FPS, a 35.6% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, the average drops from 96 to 52 FPS, a 45.8% reduction. The cumulative drop from 1080p High to 4K High is 149 to 52 FPS, a 65.1% decrease. The near-identical scaling percentages across Low, Medium, and High settings indicate the limiting component shifts predictably with resolution.

The Ultra preset shows the steepest absolute drop. From 1080p to 1440p, the average falls from 114 to 73 FPS, a 36% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, the average falls from 73 to 40 FPS, a 45.2% reduction. The cumulative drop from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra is 114 to 40 FPS, a 64.9% decrease. The consistent ~35% drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~46% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings strongly indicates the GPU is the primary scaling bottleneck, as pixel count increases by 2.25x from 1080p to 1440p and 2.25x from 1440p to 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this system. At 1080p Medium, the system delivers 178 FPS average with a minimum of 151 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even during demanding scenes. The 151 FPS minimum remains well above the 60 FPS threshold for comfortable play, and the 205 FPS maximum provides headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p is the clear choice, delivering 233 FPS average. This configuration is ideal for competitive play where every frame matters. However, the visual compromise may be significant for a third-person shooter where environmental detail enhances immersion. The High preset at 1080p, averaging 149 FPS, offers a middle ground that maintains high visual fidelity while still exceeding 144 Hz refresh rates.

At 1440p, the Medium preset again emerges as the optimal choice, averaging 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 FPS. This configuration keeps gameplay fluid while providing better image quality than 1080p. The High preset at 96 FPS average is also viable, particularly for users with 60 Hz or 75 Hz displays, though it may dip below 100 FPS during intense action sequences.

At 4K, the Low preset is the only setting that consistently exceeds 60 FPS, averaging 81 FPS. The Medium preset averages 62 FPS, which is borderline for smooth play but may experience dips to 53 FPS. For 4K gaming, the Low preset is recommended to maintain consistent frame rates, while users willing to accept occasional stutter may opt for Medium. The Ultra preset at 40 FPS average is not recommended for any resolution, as it falls below the playable threshold for most users.