Minimum

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a clear, resolution-dependent performance story in Minimum. At 1080p, this combination is thoroughly dominant, pushing well past the 60 FPS threshold at every preset. At 1440p, it remains highly capable, though the Ultra preset slips below the playable mark. At 4K, the system struggles, with only the Low preset approaching the 60 FPS line.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination in Minimum shows a steady decline in frame rates as resolution increases, with settings playing a secondary but significant role. At 1920x1080, the system produces excellent numbers across the board. The Low preset yields an average of 170 FPS. Medium settings average 130 FPS, with a minimum of 111 FPS and a maximum of 150 FPS. High settings drop the average to 109 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 83 FPS, which is still comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but the gap between presets widens. The Low preset averages 110 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 84 FPS, with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 97 FPS. High settings average 71 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to an average of 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and marks the first real compromise required at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system is clearly overburdened. The Low preset averages 59 FPS, just barely missing the 60 FPS playable mark. Medium settings average 45 FPS, with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS. High settings drop to 38 FPS average. The Ultra preset manages only 29 FPS on average. None of the 4K presets clear the 60 FPS bar, and the data indicates that 4K gaming is not a viable option for this hardware in Minimum.

The frame time consistency also degrades at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between average and minimum FPS on Medium is 19 FPS, indicating smooth performance. At 1440p, that gap widens to 13 FPS on the same preset. At 4K, the gap grows to 7 FPS, showing tighter variance but at an unplayable performance level. The overall pattern shows a system that is heavily influenced by pixel count, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor as resolution scales.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data suggests that the Intel Core i5-13400F is more than adequate for this game, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER acting as the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The CPU's benchmark results are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and a single-core score of 3191. The 10-core, 16-thread design provides ample headroom for a game released in 2014.

The GPU's role becomes clearer when examining the scaling between resolutions. At 1080p, the system is likely CPU-bound at lower presets, as evidenced by the 170 FPS Low result. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p costs 87 FPS, a 51% reduction. At 1440p, the same preset jump costs 56 FPS, a 51% reduction. At 4K, the Low to Ultra transition costs 30 FPS, a 51% reduction. This consistent percentage drop indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor across all resolutions, as the settings scaling affects the GPU workload proportionally.

The resolution scaling tells a similar story. From 1080p Low to 1440p Low, the average FPS drops from 170 to 110, a 35% reduction. From 1440p Low to 4K Low, the average drops from 110 to 59, a 46% reduction. The larger percentage drop at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU is being saturated as the pixel count increases. The RTX 2060 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, simply cannot sustain high frame rates at 4K, regardless of the CPU's capability.

The CPU's influence is most visible at 1080p Low, where the high frame rate of 170 FPS demonstrates that the i5-13400F can feed frames quickly enough to keep the GPU busy. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3634 and 3DMark single-thread score of 960 indicate strong per-core performance, which is essential for a third-person shooter that likely relies on a single main thread for game logic.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-13400F provide context for its performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has an average score of 25284, a 0% difference from the i5-13400F. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, which is 0.4% lower. These near-identical scores mean that any of these CPUs would produce virtually the same frame rates in Minimum when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER's nearest rivals are similarly close in performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18159, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, 1.5% higher. The Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, 1.6% higher. These small deltas suggest that swapping the RTX 2060 SUPER for any of these alternatives would result in nearly identical performance in this game, within a margin of error that would not be noticeable in actual gameplay.

A system built with any of these CPU-GPU combinations would behave similarly in Minimum. The frame rates would be within a few percent of the measured results, meaning the same resolution and settings recommendations would apply. Players with these alternative components should expect the same playability profile: strong 1080p performance, good 1440p performance with Ultra settings requiring a compromise, and poor 4K performance.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows that this PC can run Minimum well at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 83 FPS. This makes 1080p Ultra the optimal configuration for a smooth experience. At 2560x1440, the High, Medium, and Low presets all exceed 60 FPS, with High averaging 71 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 54 FPS, so players at 1440p should stick to High settings for the best visual quality while maintaining playable frame rates.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset comes closest with an average of 59 FPS, but this is still below the playable mark. The verdict data confirms this, listing no playable settings at 4K. Players attempting 4K will need to accept sub-60 FPS performance or lower their resolution.

The system is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it delivers outstanding performance with headroom to spare. For 1440p, it remains a solid choice, provided the player is willing to avoid the Ultra preset. The combination of the i5-13400F and RTX 2060 SUPER is a balanced pairing for this game, with neither component drastically bottlenecking the other at the resolutions where the system is playable.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 1080p with Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 83 FPS, well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The High preset is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 1440p, with an average of 71 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 54 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. No 4K preset is listed as playable.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F scores 25292 on average, nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS at 25284, the Intel Core 5 120 at 25362, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D at 25365. Differences range from 0.3% to 0.4%.

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

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER scores 18093 on average. The closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile at 18159, which is 0.4% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18189, which is 0.5% higher.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 84 FPS, with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 97 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2602 out of 3712 total combinations. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the rankings, which is notable given its strong 1080p performance. The rank reflects the system's inability to handle 4K resolution, which is a significant factor in the overall ranking. Many combinations in the database likely achieve higher scores by sustaining playable frame rates at higher resolutions, even if their 1080p performance is similar.

The CPU itself has a percentile rank of 77 against all CPUs, indicating it outperforms the majority of processors in the database. The GPU has a percentile rank of 62 against all GPUs, showing it is above average but not exceptional. The combination of a strong CPU with a mid-range GPU results in a system that is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming but lacks the raw graphics power for 4K. The ranking of 2602 out of 3712 suggests that while this is a capable system for many games, the RTX 2060 SUPER holds it back in the most demanding scenarios.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding setting that maintains an average FPS at or above 60, delivering 83 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for 1080p, as it provides the highest visual quality without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best choice, averaging 71 FPS. While the Ultra preset offers better visuals, its 54 FPS average falls below the playable threshold, making High the optimal balance of quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset comes closest at 59 FPS, but since it does not meet the playable standard, there is no recommended setting at this resolution. Players seeking 4K performance will need to consider different hardware.