Minimum

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination delivers a wide spread of performance in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. The data shows that this pairing is heavily resolution-dependent, with 1080p allowing max settings while 4K struggles to hold a steady 60 FPS. Below is a breakdown of what the measured benchmarks imply for gameplay.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 88, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a significant margin. The verdictByResolution data lists Ultra as the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, scores 25284 with a deltaPct of 0, meaning they are statistically tied. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D each score slightly higher at 25362 and 25365, with deltas of -0.3%, indicating the i5-13400F is within 0.3% of those chips.

Q: What is the GPU’s standing relative to other graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21035 and sits in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, scores 21153 (deltaPct -0.6%), while the AMD Radeon HD 8970M scores 21237 (deltaPct -1%). The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT is slightly ahead at 20713 but with a deltaPct of 1.6%, meaning the RTX 5050 outperforms it by that margin.

Q: Which resolution offers the highest average FPS for this combo?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the measured average FPS is 179, the highest value recorded. At the same resolution with Ultra settings, the average drops to 88, still well above the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS is 62, just above the playable threshold. All other 4K settings fall below 60 FPS: Medium averages 48 FPS, High averages 40 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in Minimum?*

A: The combo ranks 2274 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field. This rank reflects that while it handles 1080p easily, it is not a top-tier performer at higher resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom even at lower settings. At 1920x1080, the scaling from Low to Ultra shows a drop from 179 FPS to 88 FPS, a reduction of 91 FPS. This large delta suggests that at 1080p, the graphics card is fully utilized, and the CPU is not limiting performance. The CPU’s multi-threaded score of 22604 in Cinebench R23 and its passmark multithread score of 25032 confirm that it has strong processing power for a 2014 title.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS at High settings is 74, while at Low it jumps to 116. The Medium setting yields 88 FPS, with a minimum of 75 and maximum of 102. Comparing 1440p High (74 FPS) to 1080p High (115 FPS) shows a 41 FPS drop, indicating that resolution scaling heavily impacts the GPU. The CPU’s role becomes less relevant here, as the RTX 5050’s 8 GB memory and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are strained by the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Low settings average 62 FPS, but Medium drops to 48 FPS, High to 40 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 32 FPS, a smaller absolute difference than at 1080p, but the absolute values are near the playable threshold. The RTX 5050’s pixel rate of 82.30 GPixel/s and texture rate of 205.8 GTexel/s appear insufficient for sustained 4K performance beyond Low. The CPU, with 10 cores and 16 threads, does not show signs of bottlenecking even at 4K, as frame rates scale consistently with GPU load.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 88. This is the maximum quality option available, and it clears the threshold by 28 FPS. Medium settings average 137 FPS, High averages 115 FPS, and Low averages 179 FPS, all well above 60.

For 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, averaging 74 FPS. Ultra falls short at 57 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 88 FPS, and Low averages 116 FPS, but High offers the highest visual quality while maintaining smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve 60 FPS, with an average of 62 FPS. Medium averages 48 FPS, High averages 40 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS, none of which are playable. Thus, 4K users must sacrifice visual fidelity to Low to maintain a playable frame rate.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-13400F include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, which has an almost identical average score (25284 vs 25292, deltaPct 0). This suggests that swapping the CPU for the Ryzen 9 6900HS would yield nearly identical performance in Minimum. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D score 25362 and 25365, respectively, with deltaPct of -0.3%, meaning they are slightly faster but within a negligible margin. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201 (deltaPct 0.4), indicating the i5-13400F is marginally ahead.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL is the closest match, with a score of 21153 against the RTX 5050’s 21035 (deltaPct -0.6%). The AMD Radeon HD 8970M scores 21237 (deltaPct -1%), while the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT scores 20713 (deltaPct 1.6%), meaning the RTX 5050 is 1.6% faster. The NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile scores 21379 (deltaPct -1.6%), slightly below the RTX 5050. In practice, any of these rival GPUs would produce frame rates within a few percent of the measured values, so a user with one of those cards could expect similar playability at each resolution.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers the question: this PC can run Minimum, but the experience depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra averaging 88 FPS—far above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, High settings are the best playable option, averaging 74 FPS, while Ultra drops to 57 FPS and fails the threshold. At 3840x2160, only Low settings average above 60 FPS, hitting 62 FPS; every other preset falls below, with Medium at 48 FPS, High at 40 FPS, and Ultra at 30 FPS. The verdictByResolution confirms these findings: 1080p allows Ultra, 1440p allows High, and 4K allows only Low. For users targeting 1440p or 4K, the GPU becomes the constraint, and the CPU’s strong single-thread score (3191 in Cinebench R23) does not compensate for the RTX 5050’s limits at higher pixel counts.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this CPU-GPU pair ranks 2274 out of 3712 combos. This places it in the 61st percentile (calculated from 2274/3712), meaning it outperforms roughly 61% of all tested systems but is outmatched by the top 39%. The rank reflects the RTX 5050’s mid-tier GPU standing (66th percentile) and the i5-13400F’s solid CPU position (77th percentile). In practice, this rank indicates that the combo is adequate for 1080p gaming at max settings, decent for 1440p with reduced settings, and marginal for 4K gaming. It does not compete with high-end combos that might achieve 60 FPS at 4K Ultra, but it is far from the bottom of the list, making it a balanced mid-range option for a game from 2014.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed picture across three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, Low settings yield an average of 179 FPS, Medium averages 137 FPS with a minimum of 117 and maximum of 158, High averages 115 FPS, and Ultra averages 88 FPS. The tight min-max range at Medium (117-158) suggests stable frame pacing.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 116 FPS, Medium averages 88 FPS (min 75, max 102), High averages 74 FPS, and Ultra averages 57 FPS. The 31 FPS difference between Low and Ultra shows the GPU’s scaling with settings. The Medium min of 75 FPS indicates that even under load, the combo stays above 60.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 62 FPS, Medium averages 48 FPS (min 41, max 55), High averages 40 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS. The Medium data shows a minimum of 41 FPS, which is well below the playable threshold, confirming that 4K gaming is only viable at Low. The 4K Low average of 62 FPS is just 2 FPS above the threshold, so any demanding scene could push it below 60. Overall, the breakdown highlights that this combo’s sweet spot is 1080p, with 1440p requiring a settings compromise and 4K limited to Low.