Minimum

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a formidable combination for the third-person shooter Minimum. In this title, the measured data shows that the combo achieves high frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions, with performance scaling predictably from 4K to 1080p. The RTX 5080's raw graphics power is the primary driver of results, while the 14400F provides sufficient throughput to avoid major bottlenecks, though the exact balance varies by resolution and preset.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo in Minimum?*

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 375.2 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra preset, the measured average frame rate is 61.6 FPS, indicating a playable but demanding configuration.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields 246 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 119.9 FPS, representing a significant drop of over 50% in frame rate when moving to maximum quality.

Q: Is the RTX 5080's performance more consistent at lower resolutions?

A: Yes, the data indicates a wider spread between presets at 1080p. For example, Low produces 375.2 FPS, while Ultra produces 184.9 FPS, a larger absolute gap compared to the 4K results.

Q: Does the combo rank within the top 5% of tested systems for this game?

A: No, the combo ranks 73rd out of 1,733 tested combos, placing it in the top 4.2% of all configurations tested for Minimum.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 sits in the 89th percentile versus all GPUs, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of graphics hardware in the benchmark database.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. In the context of Minimum, a game released in 2014, the CPU's role is largely to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic without becoming a limiting factor.

The benchmark data for the 14400F shows strong synthetic performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,914 and a single-core score of 3,093. This level of single-threaded performance is crucial for older game engines that often rely heavily on a few cores. The processor's 20 MB of shared L3 cache also helps with data locality. Given that the highest measured frame rate in this combo is 375.2 FPS at 1080p Low, the CPU must be capable of handling the associated per-frame overhead.

Comparatively, the 14400F's average benchmark score of 32,508 puts it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12800H, with a score of 32,513 and a 0% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645, with a score of 32,446 and a 0.2% delta. This indicates that the 14400F is a mid-to-upper tier CPU, but it is not a class leader. In Minimum, the data suggests that at lower resolutions like 1080p, where the GPU is less taxed, the CPU's performance is sufficient to reach very high frame rates, but it is unlikely to be the sole bottleneck at any setting. The processor's 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for the game's background tasks and system processes.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component in this pairing. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and features 10,752 shading units, 336 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. The GPU has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz. Critically for high-resolution gaming, it is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

This memory configuration is directly reflected in the 4K performance metrics. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 61.6 FPS at Ultra to 127.9 FPS at Low. The drop to 61.6 FPS at Ultra is substantial, but the fact that the card can maintain over 60 FPS at this demanding preset shows its high ceiling. The GPU's FP32 compute power is rated at 56.28 TFLOPS, which explains its ability to handle complex shading and post-processing effects.

The RTX 5080's benchmark scores are equally impressive, with a Passmark G3D score of 36,565 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,637. It sits in the 89th percentile of all GPUs. When compared to its nearest rivals, the Intel Arc A570M has a delta of 1.6% (lower score), the AMD Radeon Pro W5500X is 2.6% behind, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 is 1.9% ahead. This suggests the RTX 5080 is a top-tier consumer card, but not the absolute fastest in the database's testing suite. In Minimum, the GPU is the primary driver of frame rate differences between presets. For instance, moving from Low to Ultra at 2560x1440 reduces performance from 246 FPS to 119.9 FPS, a stark illustration of the GPU's workload scaling with graphical fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination holds a rank of 73rd out of 1,733 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the top 4.2% of all systems tested for this specific game. While this is a strong result, it is not at the absolute top, which suggests that other combinations of higher-tier CPUs and GPUs can achieve even higher frame rates. Given the game's age, it is likely that the ranking is influenced by the CPU's performance at very high frame rates.

The combo's ranking is a product of both components' strengths. The GPU's high percentile ranking (89th) is a major factor, but the CPU's 88th percentile ranking is also above average. The data shows that the combination is well-balanced for this title, as it avoids a scenario where one component severely bottlenecks the other. However, the fact that it is not ranked #1 implies that a more powerful processor, such as a higher-core-count part from a newer generation, could push the frame rates even higher, particularly at 1080p where the CPU overhead is more significant relative to GPU load. The measured FPS data supports this, showing that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 375.2 FPS, which is a very high number but still leaves room for improvement over the top-ranked combos.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's target resolution and refresh rate. The measured data provides clear guidance for each resolution class.

For 4K (3840x2160), the Ultra preset delivers 61.6 FPS, which is just at the threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset provides a more comfortable margin at 86.2 FPS, while still offering a significant visual upgrade over Medium (100.2 FPS) and Low (127.9 FPS). The data suggests that High is the best choice for 4K, as it balances visual fidelity with a frame rate well above 60 FPS, ensuring a fluid experience without sacrificing too much graphical quality.

At 1440p (2560x1440), the High preset achieves 158.9 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset is also viable at 119.9 FPS. Given the large gap in frame rate between Medium (186 FPS) and High (158.9 FPS), the High preset offers the best combination of performance and visual quality. Pushing to Ultra incurs a 39 FPS penalty, but for users with 120Hz displays, it could be worth it. The High preset is recommended as the default for 1440p, with Ultra as an option for those prioritizing image quality.

At 1080p (1920x1080), the CPU and GPU have ample headroom. The Ultra preset runs at 184.9 FPS, which is still very high. However, the data shows a massive jump to 242.5 FPS at High and 291.5 FPS at Medium. For competitive play, the Low preset at 375.2 FPS is the maximum performance option. For most users, the High preset is the best balance, providing a frame rate that can fully saturate a 240Hz display while maintaining high visual standards. The Ultra preset is not recommended here due to the relative performance cost, but it remains playable for users who prefer maximum details.