Minimum

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers a robust experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The benchmark data shows this combination handles the game comfortably at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K requiring a settings reduction to stay fluid. The GPU, which sits at the 59th percentile of all GPUs, is the primary driver of performance, while the CPU, at the 77th percentile, provides ample headroom. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, optimal settings, and system dynamics based strictly on the observed data.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable of running the game at the Ultra preset, delivering an average of 103 FPS. This is the most demanding settings level tested and it still clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a significant margin, making it the clear choice for maximum visual fidelity at this resolution.

Moving up to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains the best option, with an average of 66 FPS. While this is above the 60 FPS threshold, the margin is tighter than at 1080p. The data indicates that all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution, but Ultra provides the highest visual quality while still maintaining a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which yields an average of 73 FPS. The higher presets fall short of the threshold: Medium averages 56 FPS, High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra drops to 36 FPS. Therefore, to maintain a fluid 60+ FPS experience at 4K, users must select the Low preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions clearly indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p, the Ultra preset achieves 103 FPS. When the resolution increases to 1440p, the same preset drops to 66 FPS, a reduction of roughly 36%. Moving to 4K, the Ultra preset falls to 36 FPS, a further 45% decrease from the 1440p result. This steep decline with increasing pixel count is a hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario.

The CPU's role is less prominent but still sufficient. The Core i5-13400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, provides the necessary compute power to feed the GPU. Its performance is highlighted by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and a single-core score of 3191. These scores suggest the processor is not a bottleneck, as the frame rate drops are consistent with the increased rendering load on the GPU, not a lack of CPU processing power.

The settings scaling further confirms the GPU's dominance. At 1440p, the difference between Low (135 FPS) and Ultra (66 FPS) is substantial, a 51% performance hit. This sensitivity to graphical settings is typical of a GPU-limited scenario. The CPU's influence is more apparent at lower resolutions and settings where frame rates are extremely high (e.g., 210 FPS at 1080p Low), but even then, the GPU is still the primary performance driver for the majority of the tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: Average 210 FPS
• Medium: Average 160 FPS (min 136, max 185)
• High: Average 135 FPS
• Ultra: Average 103 FPS

At 1080p, the system provides exceptional performance across all presets. The frame rate scales predictably with the settings, from a very high 210 FPS on Low to a still very smooth 103 FPS on Ultra. The minimum frame rate recorded on Medium (136 FPS) is well above the playable threshold, indicating consistent performance.

2560x1440:

• Low: Average 135 FPS
• Medium: Average 103 FPS (min 88, max 119)
• High: Average 87 FPS
• Ultra: Average 66 FPS

At 1440p, the system continues to deliver excellent results. The Ultra preset's average of 66 FPS remains above the 60 FPS target. The minimum recorded frame rate on Medium (88 FPS) shows that even in demanding scenes, the system holds up well. The step from High to Ultra is a 21 FPS drop, which is the largest relative decrease between presets at this resolution.

3840x2160:

• Low: Average 73 FPS
• Medium: Average 56 FPS (min 47, max 64)
• High: Average 47 FPS
• Ultra: Average 36 FPS

At 4K, the performance drops significantly. Only the Low preset maintains an average above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset's minimum of 47 FPS and maximum of 64 FPS shows it is borderline, but its average of 56 FPS is below the playable target. The High and Ultra presets are not suitable for a smooth experience at this resolution.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K with high settings?*

A: No. The measured data shows that at 3840x2160, the High preset averages 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only the Low preset, with an average of 73 FPS, is playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the best visual quality setting for 1440p that still maintains 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 is the best choice, as it provides the highest visual fidelity while still averaging 66 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there from 1080p to 4K on the Ultra preset?

A: The average frame rate on the Ultra preset drops from 103 FPS at 1920x1080 to 36 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a significant 65% reduction in performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1440p?

A: The GPU is the dominant factor. This is evident from the steep frame rate decline when resolution increases (from 135 FPS at Low to 66 FPS at Ultra at 1440p), which indicates the graphics card is handling the primary rendering workload.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded at 1080p?

A: The lowest average frame rate at 1920x1080 is 103 FPS, which is recorded on the Ultra preset. Even the most demanding settings at this resolution provide a smooth experience.

Q: At what resolution does the system fail to maintain 60 FPS on the Medium preset?

A: At 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 2560x1440 and 1920x1080, the Medium preset averages 103 FPS and 160 FPS, respectively, both well above 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The performance of the Intel Core i5-13400F is closely matched by several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H have near-identical average benchmark scores, with a delta of 0% and 0.4% respectively. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are also very close, with deltas of -0.3%. This indicates that any of these CPUs would provide a similar level of processing power in Minimum, ensuring the GPU remains the primary performance determinant.

On the graphics side, the RTX 3060 Ti's nearest rivals show a tight performance band. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is slightly faster, with a delta of 0.7%, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT are marginally slower, with deltas of -1.4%. The AMD Radeon R9 370X is also a close match, with a delta of 1.7%. Users with any of these GPUs should expect frame rates very similar to those measured for the RTX 3060 Ti in this game.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Minimum effectively, but the experience varies by resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is more than capable, delivering a playable experience at all settings, with the Ultra preset averaging 103 FPS. At 2560x1440, the system also performs admirably, with all presets clearing the 60 FPS threshold, and the Ultra preset providing an average of 66 FPS. However, at 3840x2160, the system is only playable on the Low preset, which averages 73 FPS. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets at 4K all fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold, with averages of 56 FPS, 47 FPS, and 36 FPS, respectively. In summary, for a 60 FPS experience, use Ultra settings at 1080p and 1440p, but drop to Low settings at 4K.