Minimum

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER lands at rank 2136 out of 3712 tested combinations in the database for Minimum. That places this rig in the upper-middle portion of all recorded configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly 42% of the combos tested for this title while trailing a significant number of higher-end pairings. The position is respectable for a mid-generation CPU and a GPU that has been on the market for several years, but it is not a top-tier result.

The CPU itself sits at the 77th percentile among all processors in the database, with an average benchmark score of 25292. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close in aggregate performance: the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284 (a 0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362 (0.3% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365 (0.3% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201 (0.4% lower). This cluster of chips all deliver nearly identical multi-threaded throughput, so any of them would behave similarly in CPU-bound scenarios.

The GPU tells a similar story. The RTX 2070 SUPER sits at the 65th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (1.2% higher), the Intel Arc B570 at 20556 (1.3% higher), and the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (1.5% higher). These deltas are small enough that in real gameplay, the differences would be within run-to-run variance.

The recorded frame rates confirm that this combo is playable across most of the tested configurations, but the 4K Ultra result of 32 FPS shows a hard ceiling. The data indicates that the pairing is well balanced for 1080p and 1440p, where the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU, but at 4K the graphics card becomes the limiting factor.

CPU and GPU Roles

For Minimum, the balance of responsibility between the Intel Core i5-13400F and the RTX 2070 SUPER shifts predictably as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU has ample headroom. The frame rates scale cleanly with graphics settings: Low delivers 185.8 FPS, Medium drops to 146 FPS, High reaches 119.5 FPS, and Ultra still holds 93.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is roughly 92 FPS, which indicates that the GPU is doing most of the work even at lower presets, but the CPU is never the bottleneck since even the most demanding setting clears 90 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with tighter margins. Low produces 124 FPS, Medium 95.2 FPS, High 79.2 FPS, and Ultra 62 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is about 62 FPS, which is proportionally similar to the 1080p result. This suggests the GPU is still the dominant factor, but the CPU is beginning to matter more as the pixel count rises. The fact that Ultra stays above 60 FPS at this resolution shows the combination still has headroom.

At 3840x2160, the roles invert. The GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings produce 62.7 FPS, Medium drops to 48.2 FPS, High falls to 40.3 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 32 FPS. The scaling here is steep: moving from Low to Medium costs 14.5 FPS, and each additional preset tier costs roughly 8 FPS more. The CPU is no longer relevant at this resolution; the RTX 2070 SUPER simply cannot push enough pixels to keep up with the i5-13400F's capability. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is 30.7 FPS, which is a much larger absolute drop than at lower resolutions.

Across all presets, the pattern is clear: at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU can feed the GPU adequately, and the graphics card determines the frame rate. At 4K, the GPU is overwhelmed, and no amount of CPU headroom can compensate. The data shows that this pairing is optimized for 1440p and below, with 4K only viable at the lowest settings.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the recorded average FPS is 93.7, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin. All four presets at this resolution are playable, with Low reaching 185.8 FPS and Medium hitting 146 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with Ultra settings delivers 62 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes 1440p the highest resolution where the full visual preset range is available. At 3840x2160, only Low settings (62.7 FPS) stay playable.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER or the i5-13400F the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck at 3840x2160. The frame rates drop steeply as settings increase, from 62.7 FPS at Low to 32 FPS at Ultra, while the CPU has demonstrated it can maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions. The graphics card lacks the raw pixel throughput for high-quality 4K.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 2136 out of 3712 combinations in the database for Minimum. This is a mid-pack result, above roughly 42% of tested setups but below the top tier. The CPU's 77th percentile and GPU's 65th percentile scores reflect a balanced but not exceptional pairing.

Q: What happens to frame rates when moving from High to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings produce 79.2 FPS while Ultra produces 62 FPS. The drop is 17.2 FPS, and both remain above the 60 FPS threshold. The visual quality gain from Ultra may not justify the frame rate loss for competitive play, but it is playable.

Q: Are there any settings at 4K that hold 60 FPS?

A: Only Low settings at 3840x2160 achieve 62.7 FPS. Medium drops to 48.2 FPS, High to 40.3 FPS, and Ultra to 32 FPS. If 4K is required, the game must be run at the lowest preset to maintain smooth gameplay.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum, but the answer depends heavily on resolution and settings. The verdict data is unambiguous: at 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with the most demanding setting (Ultra) still delivering 93.7 FPS. At 2560x1440, the entire preset range is also playable, with Ultra sitting at 62 FPS, just barely above the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, only Low settings clear 60 FPS, producing 62.7 FPS.

For a 1080p monitor, this combo is more than sufficient. You can max out every setting and still have nearly 34 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold. For 1440p, you can run Ultra but with only 2 FPS of margin, which means frame rate dips could occasionally cross below 60 FPS in heavy scenes. If you want a safety buffer at 1440p, High settings at 79.2 FPS would be the safer choice. At 4K, the system is only viable at Low settings, and even then the 62.7 FPS average leaves little room for demanding sequences.

The practical verdict: this is a strong 1080p machine, a capable 1440p machine with a small caveat at the top preset, and a marginal 4K machine limited to the lowest quality level. The data supports using this combo for high-refresh 1080p gaming or solid 1440p gaming with minor setting adjustments.

Similar Performance Alternatives

If you are considering hardware that would behave similarly to this combo, the nearest rivals in the database provide clear options. On the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (average score 25284, 0% delta) is effectively a match for the i5-13400F. The Intel Core 5 120 (25362, 0.3% faster) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365, 0.3% faster) are also within a fraction of a percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25201, 0.4% slower) rounds out the group. Any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2070 SUPER's nearest rivals are all within 1.5% of its average score. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, 1% higher) is technically a workstation card but would perform similarly in gaming. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 1.2% higher) is a laptop part that would produce comparable desktop frame rates. The Intel Arc B570 (20556, 1.3% higher) and Intel Arc A750 (20582, 1.5% higher) are modern desktop options that sit just above the RTX 2070 SUPER in aggregate benchmarks.

For practical purposes, swapping the i5-13400F for any of the listed CPUs or the RTX 2070 SUPER for any of the listed GPUs would yield results within the margin of measurement error. The frame rates recorded for this combo would be a reliable estimate for those alternative parts. The key takeaway is that this pairing sits in a dense cluster of similar-performing hardware, so component availability or platform preferences can guide the choice without meaningfully changing the gaming experience.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution, based on the measured data:

• 3840x2160: Low settings, 62.7 FPS. This is the only playable preset at 4K. Medium drops to 48.2 FPS, which falls below the threshold. If you must play at 4K, Low is the only option.

• 2560x1440: Ultra settings, 62 FPS. This is the best visual quality available while staying above 60 FPS. The margin is thin, so if you experience frame rate dips, High settings at 79.2 FPS provide a more comfortable buffer.

• 1920x1080: Ultra settings, 93.7 FPS. The highest preset at this resolution clears the threshold by over 33 FPS. There is no reason to lower settings for performance unless you are chasing very high refresh rates, in which case High at 119.5 FPS or Medium at 146 FPS are available.

The database shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p allows maximum quality with significant headroom, 1440p allows maximum quality with minimal headroom, and 4K requires minimum quality to stay playable. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for the lower resolutions but insufficient for high-quality 4K rendering in this title.