Minimum

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a strong performance profile for Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. The benchmark data shows this combo ranks in the 1326th position out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all possible pairings. This ranking is supported by the CPU’s 77th percentile standing among all processors and the GPU’s 75th percentile among all graphics cards, indicating that both components are above-average performers in their respective categories. The measured results reveal a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and solid 60+ FPS gameplay at 1440p, with 4K requiring a reduction in visual fidelity to maintain smooth motion. The data confirms this combination is a versatile choice for the game, with the RTX 3070 Ti providing substantial graphics headroom while the i5-13400F ensures consistent frame delivery across most settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1326 out of 3712 tested configurations places it in the 64th percentile of all possible pairings, meaning it outperforms a clear majority of alternatives. This is a notable achievement given the game’s age and the fact that many newer, more expensive combinations exist in the database. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 25292 and the GPU’s average score of 29945 both sit comfortably above the mid-range of their respective distributions, confirming that neither component is a bottleneck in this pairing.

When examining the CPU’s nearest rivals, the i5-13400F sits within a tight performance cluster. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS matches it with a deltaPct of 0, while the Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are 0.3% behind. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is 0.4% ahead. These margins are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum. The GPU similarly sits in a close pack, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile 0.1% ahead, the AMD Radeon RX 6800 0.5% behind, the RTX 2080 Ti 0.5% ahead, and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 1.6% behind. This indicates that the RTX 3070 Ti provides performance equivalent to several other high-end graphics cards, making the overall combo ranking a function of both components working well together rather than one dominating the other.

The 1326th rank also reflects the fact that the game is not particularly demanding by modern standards. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 240 FPS, which is a ceiling for many displays. The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a predictable decline, yet the system remains playable at 4K with Medium settings, as detailed in later sections.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Minimum?*

A: The combo ranks 1326th out of 3712 tested configurations, placing it in the upper third of all tested pairings. This rank is supported by the CPU’s 77th percentile and the GPU’s 75th percentile among all components in the database.

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

A: The i5-13400F is statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (0% delta), while being 0.3% slower than the Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is 0.4% faster. These differences are within measurement noise and would not produce perceptible frame rate variations.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 Ti significantly faster or slower than its nearest GPU competitors?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti is within 1.6% of all four nearest rivals. The RTX 5070 Mobile is 0.1% faster, the RTX 2080 Ti is 0.5% faster, while the RX 6800 is 0.5% slower and the RX 6700 is 1.6% slower. For Minimum, these differences translate to at most a few frames per second.

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K resolution with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 the system achieves playable performance (above 60 FPS) on Low and Medium settings. The Medium preset delivers an average of 63 FPS, while Low reaches 82.3 FPS. High and Ultra settings fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: At 2560x1440, all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) maintain average frame rates above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset provides the highest visual quality at an average of 75.4 FPS, making it the recommended choice for this resolution.

Q: Does the system hit the 60 FPS target at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 116.8 FPS, more than double the playable threshold. Even the most demanding preset is far above 60 FPS, indicating substantial headroom for future driver updates or additional background tasks.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system exhibits exceptional performance across all presets. The Low setting produces an average of 240 FPS, which is often the refresh rate ceiling for gaming monitors. Medium settings reach 182.4 FPS, while High settings achieve 156.8 FPS. The Ultra preset, which typically includes the most demanding effects, still delivers an average of 116.8 FPS. These numbers indicate that the RTX 3070 Ti is under minimal stress at this resolution, with the CPU providing ample single-threaded performance to feed the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected scaling from increased pixel count. Low settings average 153.4 FPS, Medium drops to 121.1 FPS, and High settles at 102.2 FPS. The Ultra preset maintains an average of 75.4 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a roughly 35-40% reduction in frame rate across presets, which is consistent with the additional GPU workload.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits. Low settings still achieve a respectable 82.3 FPS, and Medium averages 63 FPS, just above the playable threshold. However, High settings drop to 56.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 40.4 FPS. These results demonstrate that the RTX 3070 Ti’s 8 GB of GDDR6X memory and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K at lower presets, but the 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is not enough to handle the highest quality settings at this resolution. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 41.9 FPS, highlighting the significant impact of preset selection on playability.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum successfully at all three tested resolutions, provided the settings are adjusted appropriately. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with every preset, including Ultra at 116.8 FPS average. This makes 1080p a no-compromise resolution where users can enable maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. The 2560x1440 resolution is also fully playable across all settings, with Ultra averaging 75.4 FPS, giving users the freedom to prioritize image quality over raw frame rates.

For 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The playable settings include Low and Medium, with Medium providing the best balance at an average of 63 FPS. High and Ultra presets fall below 60 FPS, making them unsuitable for consistent 4K gameplay. The data suggests that users with 4K displays should either accept Medium settings or consider reducing the resolution to 1440p for the full Ultra experience. Overall, this combo is a strong performer for the game, with no resolution proving unplayable as long as settings are matched to the hardware’s capabilities.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest performance equivalents are the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, Intel Core 5 120, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H. All four processors sit within 0.4% of the i5-13400F’s average benchmark score of 25292. In practice, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, as the game is not heavily multithreaded and the single-thread performance differences are negligible. The Ryzen 5 5600X3D is particularly notable for its 3D V-Cache technology, which could provide slight advantages in cache-sensitive titles, though the benchmark data shows no measurable difference here.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3070 Ti is closely matched by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (0.1% faster), the RTX 2080 Ti (0.5% faster), the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (0.5% slower), and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 (1.6% slower). The RTX 2080 Ti, despite being from an older generation, offers comparable rasterization performance due to its higher memory bandwidth. The RX 6800 and RX 6700 provide similar frame rates, though they may differ in ray tracing capabilities, which are not a factor in this game. Users considering alternatives can expect essentially the same experience from any of these GPUs at the tested resolutions and presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 116.8 FPS. This setting provides the highest visual quality without any performance concerns, as the system has more than double the required frame rate. Users could also choose Medium or High for even higher refresh rates, but there is no practical reason to do so given the headroom.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is again the best choice, averaging 75.4 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for maximum visual fidelity. The data shows that High settings at 102.2 FPS would be preferable for users with 144Hz monitors, but for standard 60Hz displays, Ultra is the optimal balance of quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Medium, with an average of 63 FPS. This preset stays just above the 60 FPS line, providing a playable 4K experience. Low settings are also playable at 82.3 FPS but offer reduced visual quality. High and Ultra exceed the GPU’s capabilities at this resolution, with averages of 56.6 and 40.4 FPS respectively. For users prioritizing 4K gameplay, Medium is the recommended setting, while those who prefer higher frame rates should consider dropping to 1440p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts. At 1080p, the CPU and GPU work in balance, with the RTX 3070 Ti able to render frames quickly enough to reach 240 FPS on Low settings. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 35-40% across all presets, which is a typical GPU-bound scaling pattern. The further drop to 4K is even more pronounced, with Ultra settings falling from 116.8 FPS at 1080p to 40.4 FPS at 4K, a 65% reduction.

The CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and lower settings. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 240 FPS, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high frame rates. The i5-13400F’s 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, provide sufficient single-threaded performance for the game’s logic and draw calls. However, the benchmark data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution, as the frame rate differences between presets are consistent with GPU workload changes.

The GPU’s 8 GB of memory and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for all tested presets, but the 4K Ultra scenario demonstrates its limits. At 3840x2160, the difference between Low (82.3 FPS) and Ultra (40.4 FPS) is 41.9 FPS, indicating that the GPU’s compute units are overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and intensive shading effects. In contrast, at 1080p the same preset difference is 123.2 FPS (240 vs 116.8), showing that the GPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions. This analysis confirms that for Minimum, the RTX 3070 Ti is the dominant factor in determining playability at 4K, while the CPU provides adequate support across all tested configurations.