Minimum

The Intel Core i5-13400F (launch MSRP $196) and Intel Arc B570 (launch MSRP 219 USD) pairing delivers a playable experience in Minimum, a third-person shooter released on 2014-06-25, but only up to 2560x1440. The measured FPS data shows the combo clears the 60 FPS threshold at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 across multiple presets, while 3840x2160 remains out of reach. The CPU holds a 77th percentile rank among all tested processors, and the GPU sits at the 65th percentile, yet the combined system ranks 2984th out of 3712 tested combinations in this specific game, indicating that a majority of rival setups deliver higher average frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combo fails to reach 60 FPS on any preset. The Low preset averages 50 FPS, Medium averages 39 FPS with a recorded range of 33 to 44 FPS, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra drops to 25 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial—from 50 down to 25 FPS—showing that the GPU is heavily taxed at this resolution. No min or max values were recorded for High, Low, or Ultra, but the Medium preset’s minimum of 33 FPS confirms that even the most stable setting falls far below the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves markedly. Low averages 94 FPS, Medium averages 72 FPS with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS, High averages exactly 60 FPS, and Ultra averages 46 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 61 FPS is just above the 60 FPS playable line, while High’s average of 60 FPS sits precisely at the threshold. Ultra, however, drops below playable, indicating that the GPU’s limits appear between High and Ultra at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS mark. Low averages 145 FPS, Medium averages 111 FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 128 FPS, High averages 93 FPS, and Ultra averages 71 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a drop from 145 to 71 FPS, a reduction of 74 FPS, which still leaves Ultra comfortably playable. The Medium preset’s minimum of 95 FPS demonstrates strong frame pacing, and even the most demanding preset maintains an average above the playable line.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-13400F’s average benchmark score is 25292, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, based on average score, include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS at 25284 (delta 0%), the Intel Core 5 120 at 25362 (delta -0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D at 25365 (delta -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H at 25201 (delta 0.4%). These processors are effectively performance twins, with deltas of less than half a percent. A system built with any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum when paired with the same GPU.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B570’s average benchmark score is 20556, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (delta 0.1%), the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (delta -0.1%), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (delta 0.4%), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X at 20662 (delta -0.5%). The deltas are similarly tight, meaning the Arc B570 trades blows with these cards within a range of roughly half a percent. Consequently, a system pairing the i5-13400F with any of these GPUs—or pairing the Arc B570 with any of the listed CPUs—would deliver frame rates within a few points of the measured results in this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s high single-thread performance—evidenced by its 3dmark single-thread score of 960 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3191—allows the GPU to stretch its legs. The average FPS at Low settings reaches 145, and even at Ultra it holds at 71. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop of 74 FPS, which is primarily driven by the GPU’s pixel throughput limits, as the CPU has ample headroom given its 77th percentile standing.

When resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. Low settings average 94 FPS, Medium 72 FPS, High 60 FPS, and Ultra 46 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 48 FPS, and the Medium preset’s minimum of 61 FPS indicates the GPU is nearing its capacity. At 3840x2160, the GPU’s role is decisive: Low averages 50 FPS, Medium 39 FPS, High 32 FPS, and Ultra 25 FPS. The CPU’s contribution is minimal at this resolution, as the frame rate is almost entirely determined by the Arc B570’s 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads, along with its 20 MB of L3 cache, are more than sufficient for a 2014 title, but the GPU’s performance ceiling is reached well before the CPU becomes a limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, the Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 ranks 2984th out of 3712 total combinations. This rank places the combo in the lower portion of the distribution, meaning that a large majority of tested systems outperform it in this game. The CPU’s 77th percentile and GPU’s 65th percentile individually suggest capable components, but the combination’s rank of 2984 indicates that the specific pairing does not translate into top-tier performance for Minimum. The measured FPS data supports this: while 1080p and 1440p are playable, the 4K results are far below average, and the overall frame rates at 1440p Ultra (46 FPS) and 4K Ultra (25 FPS) drag the combo down relative to other systems that may feature stronger GPUs or better optimization for this title.

The Verdict

The verdict is clear: this PC can run Minimum, but with significant resolution limitations. At 3840x2160, no settings are playable—the highest average FPS is 50 at Low, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best playable option, achieving an average of 60 FPS, with Low and Medium also clearing the threshold at 94 and 72 FPS respectively. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, and Ultra is the best option with an average of 71 FPS. The data indicates that the combo is fully capable of delivering a smooth experience at 1080p with maximum settings, and at 1440p with High or lower settings, but 4K gaming is not viable.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K?*

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 50 at Low settings, and the Ultra preset averages only 25 FPS. None of the four presets reach the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: High is the best playable preset, averaging exactly 60 FPS. Low (94 FPS) and Medium (72 FPS) are also playable, but Ultra drops to 46 FPS, below the threshold.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra is the best playable preset, averaging 71 FPS. All presets at 1080p exceed 60 FPS, with Low at 145, Medium at 111, and High at 93 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13400F compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, which is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284, delta 0%) and within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25201, delta 0.4%).

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 3070 Mobile’s 20534. It also sits within 0.5% of the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662, delta -0.5%).

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank among tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 2984th out of 3712 tested combinations in Minimum, indicating that most tested systems achieve higher average frame rates in this game.