Minimum

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the Intel Arc B390 lands at rank 3299 out of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum. That places this build in the lower 11th percentile of all recorded combos, a positioning that reflects the GPU's modest standing in the database more than the CPU's. The Arc B390 sits at the 9th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1482. Its nearest rivals are all legacy NVIDIA parts: the GeForce GT 520MX (1.3% ahead), the GeForce 800M (1.5% ahead), the GT 625 OEM (2.5% ahead), and the GT 710 (2.7% ahead). These are not competitive margins; they are essentially dead-even results against decade-old integrated-tier graphics solutions.

The CPU tells a different story. The Core i5-13400F ranks in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25292. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 (0.3% behind), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (0.3% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (0.4% ahead). In multithreaded workloads, the i5-13400F posts a Cinebench R23 score of 22604 and a Geekbench multicore score of 11068, numbers that put it firmly in mainstream desktop territory. The disparity between CPU and GPU performance classes is stark, and the measured frame rates in Minimum reflect that bottleneck: the GPU is the limiting factor at every resolution and preset combination.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded FPS data for Minimum shows a pattern typical of a GPU-bound title running on a mismatched pair. At 1920x1080, the gap between Low and High settings is 34 FPS (95 vs 61), and the gap between Low and Ultra is 49 FPS (95 vs 46). If the CPU were the limiting factor, those settings-based swings would be much smaller. Instead, the scaling is dramatic, which indicates that the Arc B390's rendering throughput is what determines frame rates here.

Moving from 1080p to 1440p, the Low preset drops from 95 FPS to 61 FPS, a 36% reduction. The High preset drops from 61 FPS to 39 FPS, a 36% reduction as well. That near-uniform proportional decline across presets is a classic sign of a pixel-bound workload. At 4K, the Low preset falls to 33 FPS, and High falls to 21 FPS. The resolution scaling is consistent: roughly a 45% to 47% performance loss when going from 1440p to 4K at the same preset. The CPU has headroom to spare; its 10 cores, 16 threads, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache are more than sufficient for a 2014 Third-Person Shooter. The database shows no scenario where the i5-13400F's compute or cache configuration would impede this GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 95 FPS. Medium settings average 72 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 62 and maximum of 83. High settings average 61 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 46 FPS, which misses the 60 FPS playable threshold. The 1080p data shows a smooth, predictable curve: each step from Low to Ultra costs roughly 12 to 16 FPS, except for the final step from High to Ultra, which costs 15 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the picture changes. Low settings average 61 FPS, right at the playable threshold. Medium settings average 47 FPS, with a minimum of 40 and maximum of 54. High settings average 39 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 30 FPS. The 1440p results show that only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS bar, and it does so with no margin to spare. The Medium preset's minimum of 40 FPS indicates noticeable dips below the average, which would be visible as stutter during busy scenes.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles across the board. Low settings average 33 FPS. Medium settings average 25 FPS, with a minimum of 21 and maximum of 29. High settings average 21 FPS. Ultra settings average 16 FPS. None of the 4K presets approach playable frame rates. The 4K Medium data is the only preset at any resolution that includes both minimum and maximum values in the database, and both ends confirm the severity of the GPU bottleneck: even the peak of 29 FPS is less than half the 60 FPS target.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 1080p?

A: Yes, at Low, Medium, and High settings. Low averages 95 FPS, Medium averages 72 FPS, and High averages 61 FPS. Ultra averages 46 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best 1440p setting for this build?

A: Low is the only playable option at 2560x1440, averaging 61 FPS. Medium drops to 47 FPS, High to 39 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: No. The highest average at 3840x2160 is 33 FPS on Low settings. Medium averages 25 FPS, High averages 21 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS. No 4K preset reaches 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390's average benchmark score of 1482 is within 2.7% of four rival GPUs: the GT 520MX (1463), the GeForce 800M (1460), the GT 625 OEM (1446), and the GT 710 (1443). These are essentially identical performance tiers.

Q: Is the CPU holding back the GPU in this game?

A: No. The i5-13400F ranks in the 77th percentile of all CPUs and posts a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604. The measured FPS scaling across resolutions and presets indicates the Arc B390 is the limiting component.

Q: What frame rate can I expect on Medium settings at 1440p?

A: The average is 47 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 40 FPS and maximum of 54 FPS. This falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which averages 61 FPS. Medium also clears the threshold at 72 FPS, and Low reaches 95 FPS, but High is the highest quality option that remains playable. Ultra falls short at 46 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, averaging 61 FPS. Medium averages 47 FPS, High averages 39 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS, all below the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The best available average is 33 FPS on Low settings, followed by 25 FPS on Medium, 21 FPS on High, and 16 FPS on Ultra. The database records no playable settings at this resolution.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum, but only under specific conditions. At 1920x1080, the combo clears the 60 FPS playable threshold on three of four presets: Low (95 FPS), Medium (72 FPS), and High (61 FPS). Ultra is not playable at 46 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low settings reach 60 FPS, averaging exactly 61 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall short. At 3840x2160, the build cannot reach 60 FPS on any preset; the maximum recorded average is 33 FPS on Low.

The verdict is straightforward: this is a 1080p machine for Minimum, with a usable high-quality preset at that resolution. At 1440p, it scrapes by on the lowest settings. At 4K, it is not viable. The Intel Core i5-13400F provides ample processing power, but the Intel Arc B390's performance tier, which sits alongside NVIDIA's GT 710 and GT 625 OEM in the database rankings, is the decisive factor. Players targeting smooth frame rates should stick to 1080p High or Medium, where the combo delivers a comfortable experience. Those expecting 1440p or 4K playability would need to look at a different GPU entirely.