Minimum

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT ranks 2491 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the 33rd percentile of all possible pairings. This is a mid-pack position that reflects a balanced but not exceptional setup for this third-person shooter. The combo sits well above the bottom quartile, yet the data shows it struggles at the highest resolution and preset combination. For a game released in 2014, the hardware demonstrates it can handle most scenarios, but the 4K Ultra figure of 28.4 FPS shows a clear ceiling. The ranking suggests that while this pairing is far from the weakest available, it is also not optimized for maximum performance in this title, with many other combos delivering higher frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2491 out of 3712 places this system in the lower-middle tier of all tested configurations for Minimum. Benchmark results indicate that roughly 67 percent of tested combos outperform this pairing, while about 33 percent deliver worse results. This position is consistent with a mid-range CPU paired with a mid-range GPU, neither of which dominates the other’s performance class. The CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus of 77 shows it outperforms 77 percent of all tested processors, while the GPU’s percentileVsAllGpus of 70 indicates it beats 70 percent of all tested graphics cards. Despite both components ranking in the 70th percentile individually, the combined result in this game falls to the 33rd percentile of combos, suggesting that Minimum’s engine does not scale perfectly with this hardware pairing. The gap between component-level percentiles and combo-level rank implies that other factors, such as memory bandwidth or driver overhead, may limit the pairing in this specific title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals how the CPU and GPU share the workload in Minimum. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is substantial, with average FPS dropping from 171.2 to 84.2, a reduction of 87 frames. This large spread indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions, as the CPU has enough headroom to feed the graphics card at higher frame rates. Moving to 2560x1440, the spread narrows slightly, with Low at 111.4 FPS and Ultra at 57.1 FPS, a difference of 54.3 frames. At 3840x2160, the spread compresses further, with Low at 57.4 FPS and Ultra at 28.4 FPS, a gap of just 29 frames. This compression at higher resolutions shows the GPU becoming increasingly dominant, as the pixel throughput demands overwhelm the graphics card before the CPU can become a limiting factor. The CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, provide sufficient single-thread performance for Minimum’s engine, but the data shows that at 4K, even the fastest CPU cannot compensate for the GPU’s rendering limits.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 84.2 FPS. This gives the user headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, with the next step down, High, providing 109.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, averaging 72.7 FPS, while Ultra falls to 57.1 FPS, just below the playable threshold. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS target; the closest is Low at 57.4 FPS, which still misses the mark. The data shows a clear progression: 1080p can handle maximum settings comfortably, 1440p requires a step down to High for smooth play, and 4K cannot sustain 60 FPS at any setting. For users prioritizing visual quality, the 1080p Ultra setting offers the best balance, while 1440p users must accept High as the ceiling.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has an average benchmark score of 25284, essentially identical to the Core i5-13400F’s 25292, with a deltaPct of 0. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, which is 0.3 percent higher, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D also scores 25365, 0.3 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, 0.4 percent lower. In practical terms, these processors would deliver nearly indistinguishable performance in Minimum, with frame rate differences well under one percent. For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has an average score of 24277, which is 0.7 percent lower than the RX 6600 XT’s 24442. The Intel Arc A350M scores 24647, 0.8 percent higher, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti scores 24236, 0.8 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170, 1.1 percent lower. These GPU alternatives would produce frame rates within roughly one percent of the RX 6600 XT, meaning users with any of these cards would see nearly identical performance in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low delivers 171.2 FPS, Medium delivers 131 FPS, High delivers 109.3 FPS, and Ultra delivers 84.2 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 40.2 FPS, while the step from Medium to High costs 21.7 FPS, and the step from High to Ultra costs 25.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, the averages are 111.4 FPS for Low, 86.9 FPS for Medium, 72.7 FPS for High, and 57.1 FPS for Ultra. The transition from Low to Medium at 1440p costs 24.5 FPS, Medium to High costs 14.2 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 15.6 FPS. At 3840x2160, the averages drop to 57.4 FPS for Low, 47.7 FPS for Medium, 39.2 FPS for High, and 28.4 FPS for Ultra. The cost of each preset increase at 4K is 9.7 FPS from Low to Medium, 8.5 FPS from Medium to High, and 10.8 FPS from High to Ultra. Min and max FPS values were not recorded in the data, so only average frame rates are available for analysis.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum, but the playable resolutions and settings are clearly defined by the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 84.2 FPS, so the system handles this resolution with maximum settings without issue. At 2560x1440, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High averaging 72.7 FPS as the best option; Ultra at 57.1 FPS falls short of the threshold. At 3840x2160, no settings are playable, as even Low averages only 57.4 FPS, below the 60 FPS target. The verdict is that this combo provides a smooth 60 FPS experience at 1080p on any preset and at 1440p up to High settings, but it cannot sustain 60 FPS at 4K on any preset. For users with a 1080p or 1440p monitor, this system delivers a playable experience, while 4K users would need to reduce resolution or accept lower frame rates.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 84.2, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The best playable setting at 2560x1440 is High, which achieves an average of 72.7 FPS. Ultra at this resolution averages 57.1 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does this system support 4K gaming in Minimum?

A: No, at 3840x2160, even the Low preset averages only 57.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. No preset at 4K reaches the target.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, while the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284, a delta of 0 percent. They are effectively identical in performance.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT has an average benchmark score of 24442, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170. The RX 6600 XT is 1.1 percent higher, meaning the RTX 2080 SUPER would perform nearly the same in this game.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 on Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 131, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience.