Minimum

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a strong performance profile in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. Benchmark results indicate that this combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a compromise in visual settings. The data shows a clear scaling pattern where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces exceptional frame rates across all presets. The Low preset achieves an average of 214 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 164 FPS, with a minimum of 139 FPS and a maximum of 188 FPS. High settings deliver 137 FPS on average, while the Ultra preset still maintains a very playable 105 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 109 FPS, indicating that the GPU has substantial overhead even at the most demanding settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected impact of increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 138 FPS, a 76 FPS decrease compared to 1080p Low. Medium settings produce 106 FPS average, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS. High settings yield 89 FPS, and Ultra drops to 68 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution narrows to 70 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is beginning to feel the load but still maintains playable numbers.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates fall significantly, reflecting the 4K resolution’s demanding nature. The Low preset averages 74 FPS, which is the only setting that comfortably exceeds the playable threshold. Medium settings drop to 57 FPS average, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS. High settings average 48 FPS, and Ultra falls to 36 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is 38 FPS, showing that the GPU is heavily taxed at this resolution.

The measured data reveals a consistent pattern: the RX 7700 handles 1080p and 1440p with ease, but 4K requires the Low preset for smooth gameplay. The minimum FPS figures, where available, are particularly informative. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 90 FPS indicates stable frame delivery, while at 4K Medium, the minimum of 48 FPS confirms occasional dips below the playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 105 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the 105 FPS average suggests that the game will feel smooth even during intense combat sequences. The high refresh rate potential is evident, as even the most demanding preset leaves significant performance on the table.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also qualifies as the best settings, with an average of 68 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by a modest margin, but the data indicates that it is the highest preset that maintains playability. The 68 FPS average is sufficient for a third-person shooter, though users with 144Hz monitors may prefer the Medium preset’s 106 FPS for a smoother experience.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only playable option, averaging 74 FPS. The Medium preset falls short at 57 FPS, making it unsuitable for consistent 60 FPS gameplay. The Low preset’s 74 FPS provides a comfortable buffer above the threshold, but visual fidelity will be noticeably reduced compared to higher settings.

The verdict data confirms these choices: for 4K, only Low is listed as playable, while 1440p and 1080p all four presets (High, Low, Medium, Ultra) are playable. The best settings at 1440p and 1080p are Ultra, with averages of 68 FPS and 105 FPS respectively.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals distinct roles for the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s performance is the limiting factor at Low settings, where the 214 FPS average approaches the practical limit for the i5-13400F’s single-thread performance. The 3dmark_single_thread score of 960 and passmark_single_thread score of 3634 indicate strong per-core capability, which is crucial for high-FPS scenarios. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 109 FPS, showing that the GPU handles the increased graphical load without becoming a bottleneck until the very high preset levels.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert more influence. The 138 FPS at Low drops to 68 FPS at Ultra, a 70 FPS reduction that is proportionally smaller than the 1080p gap. This suggests the GPU is becoming the primary constraint, as the pixel count increase from 2.1 million to 3.7 million pixels strains the Radeon RX 7700’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 2560 shading units. The CPU still provides ample headroom, as evidenced by the 106 FPS at Medium with a 90 FPS minimum.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unambiguously the dominant factor. The 8.3 million pixel count overwhelms the GPU, as shown by the 36 FPS at Ultra. The CPU’s role diminishes significantly, as the frame rate is entirely dependent on the GPU’s ability to process the 4K workload. The 48 FPS minimum at Medium versus the 74 FPS at Low demonstrates that the GPU’s fill rate and texture throughput are the limiting factors. The i5-13400F’s 20 MB shared L3 cache and 16 threads are more than sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution, as CPU-bound scenarios are rare at 4K.

The data also shows that the GPU’s performance scaling is not linear. From 1080p to 1440p, the Ultra preset drops from 105 FPS to 68 FPS, a 35% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, the Ultra preset drops from 68 FPS to 36 FPS, a 47% reduction. This non-linear scaling indicates that the GPU’s memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s becomes a constraint at 4K, where the 256-bit bus and GDDR6 memory are pushed harder.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum effectively at all three tested resolutions, but the settings must be adjusted accordingly. At 1920x1080, every preset delivers playable frame rates, with Ultra averaging 105 FPS. This makes the combo ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, as the game will easily exceed 60 FPS even in the most demanding scenarios.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset’s 68 FPS average clears the playable threshold, making this the highest quality option for 1440p gaming. The Medium preset’s 106 FPS is a better choice for competitive play, but the Ultra preset remains viable for those prioritizing visual quality. The data shows that all four presets are playable at this resolution, providing flexibility based on user preference.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more restrictive. Only the Low preset, averaging 74 FPS, maintains playability. The Medium preset’s 57 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for consistent smoothness. Users with 4K displays will need to accept reduced visual fidelity to achieve playable frame rates, as the Ultra preset’s 36 FPS is far from acceptable.

Overall, the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it excels at high settings with substantial headroom. The 4K experience is functional but limited to Low settings, which may disappoint users expecting higher quality. The data indicates that this is a capable mid-range setup that prioritizes high frame rates over extreme resolution fidelity.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, offer similar performance characteristics. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has an avgScore of 25284, which is essentially identical to the i5-13400F’s 25292, with a deltaPct of 0. This makes it a direct alternative for CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, a -0.3% delta, indicating slightly higher performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D also scores 25365, also -0.3% above the i5-13400F. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, a 0.4% delta below the i5-13400F. These processors would behave nearly identically in Minimum, as the game’s CPU demands are well within their capabilities.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon R9 370X has an avgScore of 15862, a -0.1% delta from the RX 7700’s 15852. This is the closest match, though it is an older architecture. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, a -1% delta, indicating slightly higher performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679, a 1.1% delta below the RX 7700. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, a -1.7% delta, making it the strongest competitor. These GPUs would produce similar frame rates in Minimum, with the RTX 3060 Ti potentially offering a few more FPS at 4K.

When considering upgrades or alternatives, the data suggests that swapping the CPU to any of the listed rivals would have no meaningful impact on frame rates, as the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. Similarly, replacing the GPU with a slightly faster model like the RTX 3060 Ti would provide marginal gains, but the RX 7700 already delivers solid performance for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination ranks 1717 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the 46th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly 54% of systems. The combo’s percentileVsAllCpus of 77 for the CPU and percentileVsAllGpus of 58 for the GPU indicate that the CPU is stronger relative to its peers than the GPU.

The rank of 1717 suggests that while this combo is not at the top tier, it is firmly in the upper-middle range of tested systems. The high CPU ranking helps in CPU-bound scenarios, but the GPU’s mid-range standing limits the overall score. In practical terms, this rank reflects the combo’s ability to handle 1080p and 1440p gaming at high settings, with 4K being a weak point.

Given the 3712 total combos, a rank of 1717 means there are 1995 systems that perform worse and 1716 that perform better. The data indicates that this config is a balanced mid-range option, capable of delivering strong performance in most games, but not a top-tier enthusiast setup. For Minimum specifically, the combo’s performance is more than adequate for the majority of players, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at all resolutions with appropriate settings.