Minimum

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Minimum, but 4K gaming is strictly limited to Low settings. At 1920x1080, the combination is overwhelmingly strong, with every preset from Low to Ultra exceeding 106 FPS, while 2560x1440 also clears 60 FPS at all settings, including Ultra at 70.1 FPS. The only compromise appears at 3840x2160, where the Ultra preset drops to 34.5 FPS and High sits below the 60 FPS threshold at 45.3 FPS, making Low the sole playable option at 72.8 FPS. Benchmark data confirms this is a system built for high-refresh 1080p and smooth 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring significant graphical concessions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this specific CPU-GPU combination reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces an average of 214.7 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this system. Moving up the quality ladder, Medium yields 166.5 FPS, High drops to 139.8 FPS, and Ultra still maintains a robust 106.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 108.3 FPS reduction, indicating that the RTX 5060 has ample headroom even at the most demanding settings. Notably, the gap between Medium and High is 26.7 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 33.4 FPS, suggesting that Ultra imposes a disproportionately heavier load than the step from Medium to High.

At 2560x1440, the same preset ladder shows expected degradation but retains excellent playability. Low settings average 136.9 FPS, which is a 36.3% reduction compared to 1080p Low. Medium produces 105.6 FPS, High reaches 90.2 FPS, and Ultra settles at 70.1 FPS. The delta between Medium and High at this resolution is 15.4 FPS, while High to Ultra is 20.1 FPS. This pattern indicates that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor as resolution increases, but the system still comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold at every setting. The difference between 1080p Ultra (106.4 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (70.1 FPS) is 36.3 FPS, showing that 1440p demands roughly 34% more GPU throughput for the same quality level.

The 3840x2160 results paint a more constrained picture. Low settings average 72.8 FPS, barely clearing the 60 FPS threshold with 12.8 FPS to spare. Medium drops to 59.6 FPS, which is just under the playable threshold. High falls further to 45.3 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 34.5 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep: Low goes from 136.9 to 72.8 FPS (a 64.1 FPS drop), Medium from 105.6 to 59.6 (a 46 FPS drop), High from 90.2 to 45.3 (a 44.9 FPS drop), and Ultra from 70.1 to 34.5 (a 35.6 FPS drop). These figures demonstrate that 4K effectively doubles the rendering load, pushing the RTX 5060 beyond its comfort zone for anything above Low settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 106.4 FPS. This is the optimal choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness, as the system has 46.4 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold. Users seeking maximum frame rates can drop to Low for 214.7 FPS, but Ultra provides the best balance of image quality and performance for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best playable setting, averaging 70.1 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by 10.1 FPS, which is sufficient for most gaming scenarios. The data shows that Ultra at 1440p is more demanding than Ultra at 1080p by 36.3 FPS, but the system still delivers a playable experience. For users who prioritize higher frame rates over visual quality, Medium offers 105.6 FPS and Low reaches 136.9 FPS, but Ultra remains the recommended setting for those who want the full graphical experience.

For 3840x2160, the most demanding playable setting is Low, which averages 72.8 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that stays above the 60 FPS threshold, with Medium falling just short at 59.6 FPS. The 12.8 FPS margin at Low is narrow but workable, making Low the definitive choice for 4K gaming with this hardware. High and Ultra are not viable options, as they produce 45.3 FPS and 34.5 FPS respectively, both well below the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data indicates that the GPU is the dominant performance factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower settings. The Intel Core i5-13400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, scores 22,604 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,191 in single-core, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. This processing power is sufficient to feed the RTX 5060 effectively at 1080p, where the system achieves 214.7 FPS on Low — a figure that suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck even at extreme frame rates.

Evidence for GPU dominance comes from the scaling between resolutions. From 1080p to 1440p, the FPS drops by 36.3% on Low (214.7 to 136.9), 36.6% on Medium (166.5 to 105.6), 35.5% on High (139.8 to 90.2), and 34.1% on Ultra (106.4 to 70.1). These consistent reductions across all presets point to a GPU-bound scenario, as the CPU workload remains relatively constant while the GPU must render more pixels. From 1440p to 4K, the drops are even more pronounced: Low falls 46.8% (136.9 to 72.8), Medium falls 43.6% (105.6 to 59.6), High falls 49.8% (90.2 to 45.3), and Ultra falls 50.8% (70.1 to 34.5). The larger percentage drops at 4K reinforce that the RTX 5060’s rendering capacity is the limiting factor.

The CPU’s role becomes more apparent in the delta between Low and Ultra presets at each resolution. At 1080p, Ultra is 50.4% slower than Low (214.7 to 106.4), while at 1440p the same comparison shows a 48.8% reduction (136.9 to 70.1). At 4K, Ultra is 52.6% slower than Low (72.8 to 34.5). These figures show that the performance cost of higher settings is relatively consistent across resolutions, meaning the CPU is not introducing additional bottlenecks as settings increase. The i5-13400F’s 16 threads and 20 MB of shared L3 cache provide sufficient processing power to maintain frame delivery, even when the GPU is saturated at 4K Ultra.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 with full visual fidelity, but 4K gaming requires significant settings reduction. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 106.4 FPS. This makes 1080p a completely unrestricted experience where users can enable maximum settings without concern. At 2560x1440, the same applies: all presets are playable, and Ultra averages 70.1 FPS, providing a smooth experience with high image quality.

The situation changes at 3840x2160, where only the Low preset is playable at 72.8 FPS. Medium falls just below the threshold at 59.6 FPS, while High (45.3 FPS) and Ultra (34.5 FPS) are not viable for smooth gameplay. The verdict data confirms this assessment, listing Low as the only playable setting at 4K, with an average FPS of 72.8. Overall, the system is an excellent choice for 1080p and 1440p gaming, offering high frame rates across all settings, but 4K users must accept Low settings to maintain playability. The system ranks 1,648 out of 3,712 combinations in this game, placing it in the top 44% of tested hardware configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals to the Intel Core i5-13400F are closely matched in average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25,284, which is 0% different from the i5-13400F’s 25,292 average. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25,362, a 0.3% difference, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25,365, also 0.3% different. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25,201, which is 0.4% different. These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum, meaning users with any of these chips can expect similar frame delivery at lower resolutions where the CPU matters more.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 are also tightly clustered. The AMD Radeon 860M scores 26,401, a 0.3% difference from the RTX 5060’s 26,331 average. The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26,421, also 0.3% different. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26,553, a 0.8% difference, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26,011, a 1.2% difference. These GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in Minimum, particularly at 1440p and 4K where the GPU is the primary bottleneck. Users considering any of these alternatives should expect comparable playability, with the RX 6750 XT being slightly slower and the RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary being slightly faster.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the system averages 45.3 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra is even lower at 34.5 FPS. Only Low settings at 4K are playable, averaging 72.8 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: Ultra is the best playable setting at 1440p, averaging 70.1 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by 10.1 FPS, and all other presets (Low at 136.9 FPS, Medium at 105.6 FPS, High at 90.2 FPS) are also playable.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 1440p for this hardware?

A: At Low settings, 1080p averages 214.7 FPS versus 136.9 FPS at 1440p, a 77.8 FPS difference. At Ultra, 1080p averages 106.4 FPS versus 70.1 FPS at 1440p, a 36.3 FPS difference.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 4K?

A: The GPU is the dominant factor at 4K. The frame rate drops from 72.8 FPS at Low to 34.5 FPS at Ultra, a 52.6% reduction, while the CPU workload remains relatively constant. The RTX 5060’s rendering capacity is the limiting constraint.

Q: Does the system exceed 60 FPS at 1080p with all presets?

A: Yes. Every preset at 1920x1080 clears 60 FPS, with Low at 214.7 FPS, Medium at 166.5 FPS, High at 139.8 FPS, and Ultra at 106.4 FPS.

Q: What is the lowest playable average FPS recorded for this system?

A: The lowest playable average is 70.1 FPS, achieved at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings. The lowest overall average is 34.5 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is not playable, and 4K High at 45.3 FPS is also below the threshold.