Minimum

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 delivers a highly capable 1080p gaming experience for Minimum, a third-person shooter released on 2014-06-25. Benchmark data shows this pairing handles the game with ease at 1920x1080, achieving playable frame rates across all tested presets, with performance scaling predictably as resolution increases. The data indicates a clear performance ceiling at 3840x2160, where only the Low preset maintains the 60 FPS playability threshold, while 2560x1440 offers a strong middle ground with High settings remaining viable.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: The Ultra preset achieves an average of 82.3 FPS at 1920x1080, which is the most demanding setting tested and remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, placing it within a narrow band of similar performers. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284 (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365 (-0.3% delta).

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

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 falls in the 57th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15171. Its closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, which scores 15199, a -0.2% delta.

Q: Which resolution shows the largest performance drop when moving from Low to Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the frame rate falls from 60 FPS on Low to 28.3 FPS on Ultra, a reduction of 31.7 FPS. This represents the steepest settings-related penalty across all tested resolutions.

Q: Does the combo rank higher than average among all tested system configurations?

A: Yes, the combo ranks 2497 out of 3712 total tested combinations, placing it in the upper third of all configurations evaluated for Minimum.

Q: What is the lowest playable settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: The Medium preset delivers 83.9 FPS at 2560x1440, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. However, the High preset is the best playable option at this resolution, achieving 74 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data for Minimum reveals a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom throughout. At 1920x1080, the frame rates scale dramatically with settings: Low produces 171.6 FPS, Medium 132.2 FPS, High 109.4 FPS, and Ultra 82.3 FPS. This wide spread indicates that the RX 7600 is the limiting factor even at lower resolutions, as the i5-13400F's processing power is more than adequate for the game's demands.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops by roughly 34-35% across all settings compared to 1080p. Low goes from 171.6 to 112.3 FPS, Medium from 132.2 to 83.9 FPS, High from 109.4 to 74 FPS, and Ultra from 82.3 to 55.8 FPS. This consistent proportional decline suggests the GPU is handling the increased pixel count without any unexpected CPU-related stalls. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking among all processors, combined with its strong multi-threaded scores such as 22604 in Cinebench R23 multicore, shows it is not the constraint in this pairing.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become starkly evident. The average FPS at Low is 60, but this falls to 48.5 at Medium, 37.5 at High, and just 28.3 at Ultra. The near-linear degradation from Low to Ultra at 4K, where the pixel count quadruples versus 1080p, points squarely at the RX 7600's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth as the limiting factors. The CPU's role diminishes further at this resolution, as the data shows no indication of frame pacing issues or CPU-bound behavior that would manifest as inconsistent scaling.

The interplay between resolution and settings emphasizes that the RX 7600 is the decisive component for Minimum. At 1080p, the GPU still has headroom to push beyond 60 FPS even at Ultra, but the margin narrows considerably at 1440p and disappears entirely at 4K. The i5-13400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, provides consistent performance that never appears to bottleneck the GPU, as evidenced by the smooth FPS progression across all tested configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear choice, delivering 82.3 FPS on average. This is the highest visual quality setting tested and remains well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, providing a smooth experience without any need to compromise on graphical fidelity. The High preset at 109.4 FPS and Medium at 132.2 FPS offer additional headroom for higher refresh rate displays, but Ultra is the optimal balance of quality and performance.

At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 74 FPS, making it the best playable option. The Ultra preset falls to 55.8 FPS, which misses the 60 FPS target, while Medium (83.9 FPS) and Low (112.3 FPS) are also viable but offer reduced visual quality. Choosing High at 1440p provides a substantial upgrade over Medium while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playability threshold.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only option that reaches 60 FPS exactly. Medium drops to 48.5 FPS, High falls to 37.5 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 28.3 FPS. This means 4K gaming is achievable only with the lowest settings, and even then, the average FPS sits precisely at the playability threshold, leaving no room for demanding scenes or frame rate dips. Users targeting 4K should expect to run the game at Low settings to maintain a consistent experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H are the closest matches, with average benchmark scores of 25284 and 25201 respectively, showing deltas of 0% and 0.4% compared to the i5-13400F's 25292. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are slightly faster, scoring 25362 and 25365 respectively, each with a -0.3% delta. In practical terms, any of these processors would yield nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, as the game's CPU demands are modest relative to the i5-13400F's capabilities.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the nearest performance equivalent, with an average score of 15199 versus the RX 7600's 15171, a -0.2% delta. The AMD Radeon 680M integrated graphics scores 15270, which is 0.7% higher, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti score 15082 and 15063 respectively, each about 0.6-0.7% lower. These alternatives would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Minimum, meaning users with any of these GPUs can expect similar settings recommendations at each resolution.

The combination of a similarly performing CPU and GPU would replicate the measured results closely. For example, pairing an AMD Ryzen 7 6800H with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM would likely produce FPS figures within a few points of those recorded for the i5-13400F and RX 7600 combination, given the near-identical benchmark scores of each component.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination ranks 2497 out of 3712 total tested configurations for Minimum, placing it in the 67th percentile of all systems evaluated. This ranking reflects the GPU's 57th percentile position among all graphics cards, suggesting that the CPU is actually the stronger component in this pairing. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking pulls the overall combo higher than the GPU alone would indicate.

In the context of the full test pool, this combo sits comfortably in the upper third, meaning it outperforms roughly 33% of all systems tested for this game. The rank is heavily influenced by the GPU's performance ceiling, as Minimum is clearly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but the CPU's strength ensures no wasted potential at 1080p where the game is less demanding.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum with playable performance at all three tested resolutions, but the experience varies significantly by resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every settings preset, with Ultra delivering 82.3 FPS on average. At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 74 FPS, which is the best playable option, while Ultra falls short at 55.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset reaches the 60 FPS target exactly, making 4K gaming possible but visually limited.

For users prioritizing high refresh rate gaming at 1080p, this combo excels, offering 171.6 FPS on Low and 132.2 FPS on Medium for competitive play. The 1440p experience is solid with High settings, providing a good balance of visual quality and performance. 4K is technically playable but only at Low settings, which may not satisfy users seeking high-fidelity visuals at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates across all settings are as follows: Low produces 171.6 FPS, Medium produces 132.2 FPS, High produces 109.4 FPS, and Ultra produces 82.3 FPS. All settings remain well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, with even the most demanding Ultra preset maintaining a substantial margin.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates show a clear step-down: Low averages 112.3 FPS, Medium averages 83.9 FPS, High averages 74 FPS, and Ultra drops to 55.8 FPS. The High setting is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS, while Ultra narrowly misses the target by 4.2 FPS on average.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more constrained: Low averages exactly 60 FPS, Medium averages 48.5 FPS, High averages 37.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 28.3 FPS. Only the Low preset meets the playability threshold, and it does so without any headroom, suggesting that users should expect occasional frame rate dips below 60 FPS in more demanding scenes. Minimum and maximum frame rates were not recorded in the data, so these averages represent the complete measured performance picture for this combo.