Minimum

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-13400F sits in a tight cluster of comparable processors according to the database's aggregate benchmark scores. Its average benchmark score of 25,292 places it within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25,201, delta +0.4%) and essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25,284, delta 0%). The Intel Core 5 120 (25,362, delta -0.3%) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25,365, delta -0.3%) are both marginally ahead, but the differences are so small that in practical gaming terms these four rivals would deliver nearly indistinguishable CPU-bound performance. The i5-13400F's percentile rank of 77 among all CPUs indicates it sits comfortably above the median, though it is not a top-tier part.

For the graphics side, the Intel Arc B370 is an outlier in the database. Its Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,184 places it at the 5th percentile of all GPUs, meaning 95% of recorded graphics hardware outperforms it. The nearest rivals are all older discrete and mobile parts: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1,186, delta -0.2%), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1,190, delta -0.5%), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1,192, delta -0.7%), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1,168, delta +1.4%). The deltas here are all within 1.4%, so anyone considering the Arc B370 should expect performance roughly on par with these legacy cards. This is an integrated-class GPU (marked as IGP in the database), so its memory bandwidth is system-dependent and its 25 W TDP reflects a power-constrained design.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates across resolutions and presets reveal a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited. At 1920x1080, the CPU has little trouble feeding the Arc B370: Low preset delivers 85 FPS, Medium 65 FPS, High 55 FPS, and Ultra drops to 42 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 43 FPS swing, which is a characteristic pattern of a graphics-bound scenario where the GPU's fill rate and shader throughput determine the ceiling.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same preset ladder shows 55 FPS at Low, 42 FPS at Medium, 35 FPS at High, and 27 FPS at Ultra. The drop from 1080p Low (85 FPS) to 1440p Low (55 FPS) is a 35% reduction, closely matching the pixel count increase of 78% if the GPU were perfectly scaling, but the actual loss is less severe, suggesting some headroom in the rendering pipeline. At 4K, the picture is stark: Low yields 30 FPS, Medium 23 FPS, High 19 FPS, and Ultra 15 FPS. The 4K Low result is less than half of the 1080p Low figure, confirming that the integrated GPU's memory subsystem and compute units are saturated well before the CPU becomes a factor.

The CPU's role is more visible in the delta between Medium and High presets. At 1080p, Medium (65 FPS) to High (55 FPS) is a 10 FPS drop, while at 1440p the same preset change costs 7 FPS. These are modest reductions compared to the Low-to-Medium jumps, which suggests the game's High preset introduces effects that stress the GPU's ROPs and TMUs (20 and 40 units respectively) rather than the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads. The i5-13400F's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,604 and single-core score of 3,191 indicate ample headroom for a 2014 title like Minimum; the bottleneck is entirely on the graphics side.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, at Low and Medium presets. The measured average FPS is 85 at Low and 65 at Medium, both clearing the 60 FPS threshold. High and Ultra fall short at 55 and 42 FPS respectively.

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

A: None of the presets reach 60 FPS at 1440p. Low averages 55 FPS, Medium 42 FPS, High 35 FPS, and Ultra 27 FPS. The database lists no playable settings for this resolution.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370's Steel Nomad score of 1,184 is within 1.4% of four rivals: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1,186), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1,190), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1,192), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1,168). Performance is effectively identical to these older parts.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. At 3840x2160, Low preset averages 30 FPS, Medium 23 FPS, High 19 FPS, and Ultra 15 FPS. The i5-13400F's benchmark scores (e.g., 22,604 in Cinebench R23 multi-core) are far beyond what this 2014 title requires, but the Arc B370's 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 throughput cannot sustain playable frame rates at this resolution.

Q: What does the combo rank of 3425 out of 3712 mean?

A: This combination of CPU and GPU ranks in the bottom 8% of all tested combos in the database for Minimum. This reflects the GPU's low percentile (5th) rather than the CPU's stronger standing (77th percentile).

Q: Does the Arc B370 have dedicated VRAM?

A: No. The database lists its memory as "System Shared" for size, type, and bus width, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." This means performance will vary based on the host system's memory configuration.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at 1920x1080 with playable frame rates, but only at reduced settings. The recorded data shows that Low and Medium presets at 1080p clear the 60 FPS threshold, with averages of 85 and 65 FPS respectively. Medium is the best playable preset at this resolution, delivering 65 FPS average with a minimum of 56 FPS and maximum of 75 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the system cannot maintain 60 FPS at any preset. The closest is Low at 55 FPS average, which falls just short of the playable threshold. The database's verdict lists no playable settings for 1440p or 4K. At 3840x2160, even Low preset only achieves 30 FPS, which is half the required frame rate.

The i5-13400F is more than capable for this game; the limitation is entirely the Arc B370's graphics throughput. For a 2014 third-person shooter, the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads, plus a 4.60 GHz boost clock, provide far more processing power than needed. The GPU, however, ranks at the 5th percentile of all recorded graphics hardware, which explains the sub-60 FPS results at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 3,425 out of 3,712 tested combos in the database for Minimum. This places it in the bottom 7.7% of all systems tested for this game. The ranking is heavily weighted by the GPU's poor showing; the Arc B370's 5th percentile standing among all GPUs drags the combo down despite the CPU's respectable 77th percentile rank.

In practical terms, this combo performs like a system built around a much older graphics card. The nearest GPU rivals (ATI Radeon HD 5770, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570) are from an earlier hardware generation, and the measured frame rates reflect that lineage. The CPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and Ryzen 7 6800H, are mobile-class parts that would pair far better with a stronger discrete GPU in this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 65 FPS (minimum 56 FPS, maximum 75 FPS). Low preset runs faster at 85 FPS average but offers lower visual quality. High (55 FPS) and Ultra (42 FPS) both fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, no preset reaches 60 FPS. Low is the fastest at 55 FPS average, followed by Medium at 42 FPS, High at 35 FPS, and Ultra at 27 FPS. Users targeting 1440p would need to accept frame rates in the 27-55 FPS range depending on quality settings.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more severe. Low preset averages 30 FPS, Medium 23 FPS (minimum 19, maximum 26), High 19 FPS, and Ultra 15 FPS. None of these are playable by the 60 FPS standard, and even the minimum frame rates at Medium (19 FPS) indicate a stutter-prone experience. The system is not suitable for 4K gaming with this title.