Minimum

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a formidable combination for the 2014 third-person shooter Minimum. Measured FPS data from the database shows that this pairing delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the only sub-60 FPS result occurring at the most demanding 4K Ultra preset. The data indicates that this combo ranks in the 81st percentile of tested configurations for this game, placing it at rank 711 out of 3712 combos.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the RTX 5070 and i5-13400F produce a wide spread of results depending on the preset. The Low setting achieves an average of 105.5 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Stepping up to Medium reduces the average to 79.2 FPS, still well within playable territory. The High preset delivers 67.9 FPS on average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. The most taxing configuration, Ultra, drops the average to 48.6 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold and indicates that this setting is not suitable for smooth gameplay at 4K.

Moving down to 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance headroom expands significantly. The Low preset generates an average of 192.4 FPS, while Medium produces 150 FPS on average. The High setting averages 127 FPS, and even the Ultra preset maintains a robust 95.3 FPS average. Every preset at 1440p comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold, with the Ultra setting still providing over 50% more performance than needed for a smooth experience.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combination reaches its peak performance ceiling. The Low setting averages 299.2 FPS, approaching the refresh rate limits of many high-end monitors. Medium produces 230.7 FPS on average, while High delivers 193.2 FPS. The Ultra preset, which struggles at 4K, averages 148.6 FPS at 1080p, demonstrating how resolution scaling affects the load on this hardware. All 1080p presets provide far more than double the 60 FPS threshold, indicating this combo is vastly overqualified for standard 1080p gaming.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores provide context for its performance tier. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has an average score of 25284, which is essentially identical to the i5-13400F's 25292 average, showing a delta of 0%. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, placing it 0.3% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D achieves 25365, also 0.3% above. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, which is 0.4% lower. These minuscule deltas indicate that all four rival CPUs would deliver nearly indistinguishable performance in Minimum, as the game's frame rates at lower resolutions are likely not bottlenecked by the processor.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a similar clustering. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 has an average score of 40318, which is 0.1% above the RTX 5070's 40377 average. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063, sitting 0.8% lower, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 achieves 40870, which is 1.2% higher. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568, placing it 2% below the RTX 5070. These workstations-oriented GPUs would produce very similar average frame rates in Minimum, though the RTX 5070's architectural advantages may manifest differently in specific scenes. The benchmark data suggests that swapping to any of these near-identical performers would not materially change the playability verdict at any resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 711 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the top 19.2% of all configurations in the database. This percentile positioning is notable given that the game is from 2014 and this hardware represents modern components. The rank suggests that while many other combinations achieve playable frame rates, this specific pairing sits well above the median performance level. The high ranking is primarily driven by the RTX 5070's ability to maintain high averages even at 4K, combined with the i5-13400F's solid multi-threaded performance that prevents CPU bottlenecks in demanding scenes. The data implies that users with this combo would be in the upper tier of Minimum players in terms of raw performance capability.

The Verdict

Based on the measured FPS data and the 60 FPS playability threshold, this PC can definitively run Minimum across all tested resolutions with specific preset limitations. At 1080p, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—exceed 60 FPS, with the Ultra preset averaging 148.6 FPS. At 1440p, again all presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 95.3 FPS. At 4K, the situation becomes more nuanced: Low (105.5 FPS), Medium (79.2 FPS), and High (67.9 FPS) all clear the 60 FPS threshold, but Ultra falls to 48.6 FPS, which is not playable. The verdict is clear: this combo can run Minimum at high settings in 4K, but Ultra is reserved for 1440p and below. The best playable setting at 4K is High with 67.9 FPS average, while 1440p and 1080p can both handle the maximum Ultra preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals which component dominates in Minimum. At 1080p, the frame rates are extraordinarily high—299.2 FPS on Low—which suggests the GPU is the primary limiter, as the i5-13400F's single-thread score of 960 in 3dmark indicates it can feed frames at this rate without bottlenecking. Moving to 1440p, the averages drop by roughly 35-40% across presets (e.g., Ultra from 148.6 to 95.3 FPS), which is a typical GPU-bound scaling pattern. At 4K, the drop is even more pronounced, with Ultra falling from 95.3 to 48.6 FPS, a 49% reduction. This consistent scaling with resolution indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor at all settings, while the CPU's role remains constant.

The preset scaling within each resolution further confirms GPU dominance. At 4K, going from Low to Ultra reduces performance by 54% (105.5 to 48.6 FPS), while at 1440p the same preset change cuts performance by 50.5% (192.4 to 95.3). At 1080p, the reduction is 50.3% (299.2 to 148.6). Since the CPU workload does not change with graphics presets, these consistent drops across all resolutions indicate that the RTX 5070's rendering capabilities are the limiting factor, not the i5-13400F. The CPU's 16 threads and 20 MB of L3 cache provide ample headroom for this older title, which likely does not utilize more than a few cores effectively.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K with all settings maxed?*

A: No. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 48.6 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The best playable 4K setting is High, with an average of 67.9 FPS.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: All presets at 2560x1440 exceed 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 95.3 FPS, making it the best choice for maximum visual fidelity while staying well above the playability threshold.

*Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations for Minimum?*

A: It ranks 711 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 19.2% of all configurations. This indicates above-average performance for this specific game.

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for achieving high frame rates in Minimum?*

A: The GPU is the dominant factor. Evidence includes the consistent ~50% performance drop from Low to Ultra presets across all resolutions, while the i5-13400F's benchmark scores (e.g., 22604 in Cinebench R23 multicore) suggest it can feed frames without bottlenecking.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: The High preset at 1920x1080 averages 193.2 FPS, which is more than triple the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: Are there any settings that are not playable at any resolution?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, averaging 48.6 FPS. All other preset and resolution combinations are playable.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 67.9 FPS. This provides a 7.9 FPS margin above the threshold, which is acceptable but may dip in heavy scenes.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 95.3 FPS. This offers a 35.3 FPS margin, ensuring smooth gameplay even during intense action sequences.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset again takes the top spot, averaging 148.6 FPS. This provides an 88.6 FPS margin, making it the optimal choice for users with high-refresh-rate monitors who prioritize visual quality. For users seeking maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p achieves 299.2 FPS, but Ultra is recommended when visual fidelity is preferred, as it remains far above the playability threshold.