Minimum

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT presents a compelling dataset for Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The measured frames per second (FPS) across resolutions and presets reveal a system with substantial headroom, though the data also exposes some interesting bottlenecks at the highest settings. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and the CPU's 10-core, 16-thread configuration provide a strong foundation, but the benchmark results show that the game's engine places distinct demands on each component depending on the resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data offers a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets, with all figures representing average FPS.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system shows its limits. With the Ultra preset, the average FPS drops to 48.3, falling below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset achieves an average of 61.6 FPS, just barely clearing the bar. The Medium preset provides a more comfortable margin at 72.4 FPS, while the Low preset reaches 98.2 FPS. The progression from Ultra to Low at this resolution shows a scaling factor of roughly 2x, from 48.3 to 98.2 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary constraint here.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), performance improves significantly. The Ultra preset now delivers 86.4 FPS, well above the playable threshold. High settings reach 115.7 FPS, while Medium produces 139.7 FPS. The Low preset hits 180.5 FPS, showing that even at 1440p, the system has considerable headroom for high-refresh-rate displays. The delta between Ultra and Low here is approximately 94 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU still dictates performance but with more available resources.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system is clearly CPU-bound or at least less GPU-limited. The Ultra preset yields 134 FPS, a substantial jump from the 86.4 FPS at 1440p Ultra. High settings produce 179.6 FPS, Medium reaches 213.2 FPS, and the Low preset peaks at 277.1 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 1080p at Ultra is a 55% increase, but the jump from Medium to Low at 1080p is only about 30%, suggesting diminishing returns as the CPU becomes a more significant factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT ranks 876th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the top 24% of all systems tested. This percentile position indicates that the combo is well above average for this game, though not at the very top tier.

The CPU's individual performance percentile of 77 means it outperforms 77% of all CPUs in the database, which is a strong showing for a mid-range desktop processor. The GPU's percentile of 55 is notably lower, suggesting that the Radeon RX 9070 XT, despite its modern RDNA 4.0 architecture, does not rank as highly in the overall GPU landscape for this particular benchmark suite.

This discrepancy between CPU and GPU percentiles is interesting. The i5-13400F's 3DMark scores, such as 7314 in 16-thread and 960 in single-thread, indicate robust multi-threading capabilities. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 26795 is respectable, but its percentile suggests many other GPUs score higher. In the context of Minimum, the combo rank of 876 suggests that the CPU's strength helps compensate for the GPU's mid-tier standing, but the 4K Ultra result shows the GPU is still the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU depending on the resolution. At 4K, the GPU is the dominant constraint. The FPS drop from 98.2 at Low to 48.3 at Ultra is a 51% reduction, directly tied to the increased graphical load on the RX 9070 XT. The GPU's 48.66 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 644.6 GB/s memory bandwidth are being fully utilized, and the results show that even with these specifications, 4K Ultra exceeds the card's capabilities for this game.

At 1440p, the balance shifts. The FPS range from 86.4 at Ultra to 180.5 at Low shows less dramatic scaling than at 4K, with a 52% increase from Ultra to Low. This suggests the GPU still plays a significant role, but the CPU's 20 MB of L3 cache and 3DMark 8-thread score of 5591 are now better able to feed the GPU with data. The 65W TDP of the i5-13400F is modest, but its boost clock of 4.60 GHz helps maintain frame delivery.

At 1080p, the CPU becomes the primary determinant of performance. The FPS at Ultra (134) is more than double the 4K Ultra result, but the scaling from High to Low (179.6 to 277.1 FPS) is only 54%, indicating that the CPU's single-thread and multi-thread performance is now the bottleneck. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 3634 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3191 are solid, but they cap the maximum frame rate. The GPU's raw power is underutilized at this resolution, as evidenced by the smaller FPS gaps between presets.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 48.3, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which achieves 61.6 FPS.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 86.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important for 1080p performance?

A: The data indicates the CPU becomes the limiting factor at 1920x1080. While the GPU scales from Ultra at 134 FPS to Low at 277.1 FPS, the relative gains between presets diminish compared to 4K, suggesting the i5-13400F's performance caps the maximum frame rate.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to other systems tested?

A: This combo ranks 876th out of 3712 total tested combinations for Minimum. This places it in the top 23.6% of all systems, which is above average but not elite.

Q: What is the best setting for a 60 FPS experience at 4K?

A: The High preset at 3840x2160 is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 61.6 FPS. The Medium preset offers a higher margin at 72.4 FPS.

Q: Does the GPU's low percentile affect its real-world performance here?

A: Despite a GPU percentile of 55, the RX 9070 XT performs well in Minimum. At 1440p Ultra it delivers 86.4 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it reaches 134 FPS, showing that the percentile is a general metric and not specific to this game's engine demands.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with a measured average of 61.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 48.3 FPS is not playable, while Medium and Low provide 72.4 and 98.2 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, achieving an average of 86.4 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, and all lower presets (High at 115.7, Medium at 139.7, Low at 180.5) also exceed it.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset again offers the highest visual quality while maintaining performance, with an average of 134 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold, and even the most demanding settings cannot push the system below 60 FPS at this resolution.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Minimum, with significant headroom at most settings. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with the Ultra preset delivering 134 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra at 86.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system can play at High (61.6 FPS), Medium (72.4 FPS), or Low (98.2 FPS), but the Ultra preset at 48.3 FPS is the only configuration that fails to meet the 60 FPS threshold.

The data shows a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p gaming, capable of running Minimum at maximum settings with frame rates that suit high-refresh-rate monitors. The 4K experience is more constrained, but still playable at high settings. For users targeting 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor, while at 1080p, the CPU's performance ceiling becomes apparent. The system's 876th rank out of 3712 combos confirms it is a capable performer for this title, though not without its bottlenecks.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-13400F provide context for how other CPUs would behave in this combination. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has an average benchmark score of 25284, a 0% delta from the i5-13400F's 25292 average, meaning it would deliver near-identical frame rates in Minimum. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Intel Core 5 120 both show a -0.3% delta (scores of 25365 and 25362 respectively), indicating they would perform within a fraction of a percent of the i5-13400F. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H at 25201 shows a +0.4% delta, again placing it in the same performance tier.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are surprisingly older or lower-tier cards. The AMD Radeon HD 7770M has a delta of 0.1% (score 13536 vs 13543), which is statistically identical, though this seems counterintuitive given the architectural differences. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 at 13515 shows a 0.2% delta, and the NVIDIA P106-090 at 13470 shows a 0.5% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro 555 at 13407 shows a 1% delta. These rivals suggest that in the broader benchmark context, the RX 9070 XT's scores are comparable to these older cards, but the measured FPS in Minimum indicates the modern GPU's features, such as its 16 GB memory and RDNA 4.0 architecture, provide better real-world performance than the raw benchmark scores might suggest. For Minimum specifically, a system with any of these rival components would likely produce very similar frame rates to the tested combo, though the exact FPS would depend on the specific game engine optimizations.