Hard West

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers a commanding performance in Hard West, placing this combination at rank 324 out of 1699 tested combos. This places the pairing comfortably in the top 20% of all tested systems, and the data indicates it is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for the turn-based tactics genre. The benchmark results show that this setup is capable of delivering high refresh rate gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K remaining a viable option depending on the quality preset selected.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Hard West?*

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT combination is ranked 324 out of 1699 tested combos, placing it in the top 19% of all systems measured for this game.

Q: How does the i5-13400F compare to its closest rivals in general CPU benchmarks?

A: Its average benchmark score of 25236 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-13620H, which scores 25201 (a 0.1% difference). It is also extremely close to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, which scores 25365, a -0.5% difference.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all other graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT sits in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of graphics cards in the database.

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achieved at 1080p?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 256.6 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Is the game more demanding on the CPU or GPU at 4K resolution?

A: The data suggests it is heavily GPU-bound at 4K. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 46, while at Low settings it rises to 91.9 FPS, showing a significant performance shift based on GPU load.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F had a launch MSRP of $196.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the dominant component in this pairing for Hard West, and its substantial memory and clock specifications are directly reflected in the measured frame rates. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1387 MHz and a boost clock of 2394 MHz, with a game clock of 2025 MHz. This high-frequency design is crucial for the game's performance, as the frame rate scales dramatically with the GPU's workload.

The 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus provides a massive 800.0 GB/s of bandwidth. While a turn-based tactics game like Hard West may not require this much memory capacity, the sheer bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and scene data are delivered without any bottleneck from the graphics card. The GPU's 5376 shading units and 192 ROPs are responsible for the raw pixel-pushing power, and the data shows this is the primary factor limiting performance at higher settings. For instance, at 2560x1440, dropping from Ultra to High settings increases the average FPS from 84.8 to 109.7, a clear indication that the GPU's compute and memory resources are the primary constraint. The GPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all GPUs supports its role as a high-end part that dictates the performance ceiling in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic pattern of resolution scaling, confirming that the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the performance bottleneck, especially as resolution increases. The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and directly correlates with the GPU's rendering load.

At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system averages 171.6 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same High preset, the average FPS drops to 109.7, a 36% reduction. This significant drop indicates that the GPU is being taxed much harder as the pixel count increases. Scaling up to 3840x2160 at High settings yields an average of 58.9 FPS, which is a further 46% reduction from the 1440p figure. This steep decline from 1440p to 4K underscores that the RX 7900 XT is the limiting component. The CPU is not the constraining factor here; if it were, the FPS would remain more constant across resolutions. The data shows a clear GPU-bound scenario, where the processor has enough headroom to feed the GPU at all resolutions, but the graphics card's ability to fill pixels is exhausted at higher settings.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data indicates that the "High" settings preset offers the most balanced experience across all tested resolutions, providing a significant performance uplift over "Ultra" with a minimal visual penalty relative to the frame rate gains. For a smooth 60 FPS experience at 3840x2160, High settings are the only viable option, as they produce an average of 58.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K falls below this threshold at 46 FPS, while Medium and Low offer higher frame rates (78.1 and 91.9 FPS, respectively) but with reduced visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is also the sweet spot, delivering a very playable 109.7 FPS average. This is a substantial improvement over the 84.8 FPS seen on Ultra, making High the recommended choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 1440p provides an even higher 144.4 FPS, which could be preferred for competitive play, but the visual trade-off is likely not worth it for a turn-based game. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with High yielding 171.6 FPS and Ultra hitting 128 FPS. However, the High preset offers the best combination of visual quality and performance, leaving the Ultra settings as an option for users who prioritize maximum graphical detail over the high frame rates already achieved.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT combination achieves a rank of 324 out of 1699 tested combos in Hard West. This places the system in the top 19% of all configurations tested, a strong result that underscores its high-end performance. The data confirms this is a well-balanced setup for this title, though the GPU's performance is the clear differentiator.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 25236 places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms most processors in the database. However, when paired with the RX 7900 XT, which also sits in the 82nd percentile for GPUs, the combo's rank is not at the absolute top of the charts. This is likely because the game is not heavily multi-threaded, and the GPU's performance is the primary driver of the final ranking. The rank position, relative to the 1699 other combos, indicates that the system is more than capable of running the game at high settings, but there are other, more powerful combinations that achieve higher frame rates, particularly at 4K Ultra settings, where the GPU's limits are most visible.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the exact average FPS measurements from the benchmark run for Hard West.

1920x1080:

• Low: 256.6 FPS
• Medium: 223.5 FPS
• High: 171.6 FPS
• Ultra: 128 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 177.3 FPS
• Medium: 144.4 FPS
• High: 109.7 FPS
• Ultra: 84.8 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 91.9 FPS
• Medium: 78.1 FPS
• High: 58.9 FPS
• Ultra: 46 FPS

The data shows a consistent scaling pattern. At 1080p, the system is capable of very high refresh rates, even exceeding 250 FPS on Low settings. As the resolution increases, the frame rates drop predictably. The gap between Low and Ultra settings also widens at higher resolutions, from a 128.6 FPS difference at 1080p to a 45.9 FPS difference at 4K, further demonstrating the GPU's growing workload.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F plays a supporting but important role in this configuration. With 10 cores and 16 threads, it provides substantial multi-threading capability, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21279 and Passmark multithread score of 25032. The processor's boost clock of 4.60 GHz and max thread score of 7307 in 3DMark ensure that it can handle the game's logic and AI calculations without becoming a bottleneck.

Given the genre of Hard West as a turn-based tactics game, the CPU's role is less about pushing massive frame rates and more about ensuring consistent frame pacing and handling complex game state calculations. The data suggests that the i5-13400F is more than sufficient for this task. The fact that frame rates scale so heavily with resolution and settings points to the GPU being the limiting factor. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking and its near-identical performance to rivals like the Intel Core i7-13620H (0.1% delta) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (-0.5% delta) confirm that it is a high-performance part that will not hold back the RX 7900 XT in this game. The processor's performance is effectively a constant in this system, allowing the GPU's capabilities to be the sole determinant of the final frame rate.