Minimum

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers an extraordinary performance profile in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter that remains remarkably demanding at high resolutions. The benchmark data shows a system that not only clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested resolution and preset, but does so with significant headroom, positioning it in the top tier of tested configurations for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination operates at exceptional frame rates across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 356 FPS, which is the highest recorded average across the entire test matrix. Medium settings yield an average of 273 FPS, with a minimum of 232 FPS and a maximum of 313 FPS, indicating consistent frame pacing even during intense scenes. High settings maintain an average of 229 FPS, while the Ultra preset still delivers a commanding 174 FPS average. The data reveals that even at the most demanding settings, the system operates nearly three times above the 60 FPS playable threshold at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably but remains overwhelmingly strong. Low settings produce an average of 230 FPS, while Medium drops to 176 FPS with a minimum of 149 FPS and maximum of 202 FPS. High settings average 148 FPS, and Ultra settings still deliver a robust 112 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows approximately a 35% reduction in frame rate at Ultra settings, from 174 FPS down to 112 FPS, which is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where pixel count increases by about 78%.

At 3840x2160, the true stress test emerges. Ultra settings average 61 FPS, barely clearing the 60 FPS threshold with only 1 FPS of headroom. High settings fare better at 79 FPS, while Medium produces 95 FPS with a minimum of 80 FPS and maximum of 109 FPS. Low settings recover significantly with an average of 124 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a 45% performance drop, from 112 FPS to 61 FPS, which aligns with the 2.25x pixel count increase — indicating the RTX 4080's 16 GB GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are being heavily utilized at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with a delta of 0%, meaning it performs virtually identically. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D both show a delta of -0.3%, indicating they are 0.3% slower on average. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H sits at +0.4%, being marginally faster. These processors would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum since the game's CPU demands are relatively modest at high frame rates.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest rival with a delta of +0.1%, making it effectively indistinguishable in performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X shows a delta of -1.1%, meaning it is 1.1% slower. Interestingly, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S both show deltas of -2.6% and -2.7% respectively, indicating they are roughly 2.6-2.7% slower than the RTX 4080. In practical terms, these alternatives would deliver nearly identical frame rates, with differences of only a few FPS at most settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role, as evidenced by the 356 FPS Low preset result. This frame rate approaches the limit of what even a strong processor like the i5-13400F can feed to the GPU. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and multi-thread score of 7314 suggest it can sustain high instruction throughput, but at 356 FPS, the frame time is under 2.8 milliseconds, which begins to stress even modern architectures.

At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more dominant, with frame rates ranging from 112 to 230 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p shows a 51% reduction (230 to 112 FPS), which is more pronounced than the 51% reduction at 1080p (356 to 174 FPS), indicating the GPU is increasingly the limiting factor. However, the CPU still maintains enough headroom to avoid constraining performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the bottleneck. The difference between Low (124 FPS) and Ultra (61 FPS) represents a 51% performance drop, and the absolute frame rates are much lower than at lower resolutions. The RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 280.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are being fully taxed at 4K Ultra, while the CPU's role diminishes significantly. The data shows that at 4K, upgrading the CPU would yield negligible gains, while the GPU's 16 GB memory capacity and 256-bit bus width become critical factors.

The Verdict

This PC can definitively run Minimum at playable frame rates across all tested configurations. At 3840x2160, the system achieves playable status at every preset, with Ultra settings averaging 61 FPS — exactly 1 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. This is a marginal margin, suggesting that while 4K Ultra is technically playable, any slight variation in scene complexity could push it below 60 FPS. High settings at 4K provide a safer 79 FPS average, while Medium offers 95 FPS with a minimum of 80 FPS, ensuring consistent performance.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is overwhelmingly positive. Ultra settings average 112 FPS, providing 52 FPS of headroom above the threshold. This resolution offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, with even the most demanding preset maintaining a comfortable margin. At 1920x1080, every preset delivers well above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 174 FPS and Low at 356 FPS. This resolution is effectively overkill for this combination, as even the most demanding settings produce frame rates that exceed high-refresh-rate monitor capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 246th out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the top 6.6% of all configurations tested. This percentile ranking is consistent with the hardware's individual performance percentiles: the CPU ranks in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The combination's ranking suggests that it outperforms the vast majority of systems tested, though it is not at the absolute top tier.

The gap between the combo's rank and the individual component percentiles indicates that other factors, such as memory configuration and system optimization, may influence the final ranking. The RTX 4080's position in the 86th percentile of GPUs is particularly notable, as it places it well above the median but still below the top-tier cards that would occupy the highest combo rankings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS is Ultra, which maintains an average of 174 FPS. This provides 114 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold, making it the clear choice for maximum visual quality at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are again the best choice, delivering an average of 112 FPS. This provides 52 FPS of headroom, ensuring smooth gameplay even during intense action sequences. The 112 FPS average at 1440p Ultra represents excellent performance for a game released in 2014, showcasing the RTX 4080's modern architecture handling older titles with ease.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced. Ultra settings average 61 FPS, which technically clears the 60 FPS threshold but with only 1 FPS of margin. This is risky for consistent gameplay, as any frame time spike could push the average below 60 FPS. High settings provide a safer 79 FPS average, offering a better balance between visual quality and performance stability. Given the minimal visual difference between High and Ultra in many games, High may be the practical recommendation for 4K, despite Ultra technically meeting the playable threshold.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but barely. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 61 FPS, which is just 1 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This leaves minimal headroom for frame time variations.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 Ultra provides the best balance, with an average of 112 FPS and 52 FPS of headroom above the threshold. This offers excellent visual quality with comfortable performance margins.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival in this game?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER is the nearest competitor with a delta of +0.1%, making it essentially identical in performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% slower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% slower.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role, particularly at Low settings where the average FPS reaches 356. This approaches the CPU's maximum frame-feeding capability, suggesting the i5-13400F is nearly saturated at this resolution.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 176 FPS, with a minimum of 149 FPS and maximum of 202 FPS. This provides substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring consistent performance.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested systems?

A: It ranks 246th out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 6.6% of all configurations tested for Minimum. This is consistent with the GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs.