Minimum

# Minimum — Intel Core i5-13400F + AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter from 2014. At 1080p the combo produces strong frame rates across all presets, but 4K Ultra drops to 28 FPS, indicating the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count rises. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom, yet the RX 5700 XT's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and RDNA 1.0 architecture limit high-resolution performance.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern: performance degrades significantly as resolution increases, with the steepest drop occurring between 1080p and 4K. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 166 FPS at 1920x1080 to 107 FPS at 2560x1440 — a 35.5% reduction — then further to 58 FPS at 3840x2160, representing a 45.8% drop from 1440p. This scaling behavior indicates the RX 5700 XT's rendering throughput becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the GPU must process four times as many pixels at 4K compared to 1080p.

The Medium preset shows similar trends: 127 FPS at 1080p, 82 FPS at 1440p (a 35.4% decrease), and 44 FPS at 4K (a 46.3% decrease from 1440p). The High preset follows the same trajectory with 107 FPS, 69 FPS, and 37 FPS across the three resolutions. Ultra settings exhibit the most pronounced scaling issues, starting at 82 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 53 FPS at 1440p, and collapsing to 28 FPS at 4K. The consistent pattern across all presets suggests a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, where the RX 5700 XT's 9.754 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth cannot sustain adequate frame rates.

The delta between Low and Ultra at each resolution further confirms this interpretation. At 1080p, the spread is 84 FPS (166 vs. 82), while at 1440p it narrows to 54 FPS (107 vs. 53), and at 4K it shrinks to 30 FPS (58 vs. 28). This narrowing spread indicates that at 4K, even the Low preset struggles to maintain high frame rates, and the GPU's fixed throughput becomes the dominant constraint regardless of visual complexity.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gameplay, the data supports using Ultra settings, which deliver 82 FPS average — well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play in this third-person shooter. The Medium preset at 1080p provides 127 FPS with a minimum of 108 FPS, offering a more substantial headroom for fast-paced action sequences, but Ultra remains viable for those prioritizing visual fidelity. At 1440p, High settings at 69 FPS provide the best balance, as Ultra drops to 53 FPS which may introduce noticeable stutter during intense scenes. The Medium preset at 1440p yields 82 FPS with a 70 FPS minimum, making it a strong alternative for competitive play.

At 4K, the situation changes dramatically. The Low preset achieves 58 FPS, which is the only setting at this resolution that approaches playability. High settings at 37 FPS and Medium at 44 FPS fall below the 60 FPS target, while Ultra at 28 FPS is effectively unplayable for a fast-paced third-person shooter. The data suggests that 4K gaming with this combo requires significant compromises, and even Low settings may not provide a consistently smooth experience during action-heavy segments. For the best experience per the measured rows, 1080p Ultra or 1440p High represent the sweet spots, delivering playable frame rates while maintaining visual quality.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This Raptor Lake-S processor, built on Intel's 10 nm process, demonstrates strong synthetic performance with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and a single-core score of 3191. The CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core contribute to its responsiveness in gaming workloads. In Minimum, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the resolution scaling patterns. At 1080p, the CPU's 16 threads ensure that frame rates remain high even at Ultra settings, with the 82 FPS result suggesting the processor is not a limiting factor.

The CPU's benchmark scores place it in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25292. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (avgScore 25284, deltaPct 0), the Intel Core 5 120 (avgScore 25362, deltaPct -0.3), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (avgScore 25365, deltaPct -0.3), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (avgScore 25201, deltaPct 0.4). These negligible performance differences indicate that the i5-13400F is well-matched with contemporary mid-range processors, providing sufficient computational power for Minimum without becoming a bottleneck. The 3DMark multi-threaded scores — 7314 for 16 threads and 7307 for max threads — demonstrate consistent scaling across thread counts, suggesting the CPU can handle the game's multi-threaded workload efficiently.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT ranks 2758 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the 74th percentile of all system configurations. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning — the RX 5700 XT sits in the 59th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 16361. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (avgScore 16351, deltaPct 0.1), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (avgScore 16408, deltaPct -0.3), the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 (avgScore 16415, deltaPct -0.3), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 (avgScore 16504, deltaPct -0.9). These rival comparisons show the RX 5700 XT performing within a narrow band of its peers, with all deltas under 1%.

The combo's rank of 2758 out of 3712 indicates that a substantial portion of tested systems outperform this configuration, primarily due to the RX 5700 XT's age and RDNA 1.0 architecture. However, the CPU's strong showing — 77th percentile among all CPUs — helps boost the overall combo ranking beyond what the GPU alone would suggest. In the context of Minimum, a 2014 title, this combo still delivers playable performance at 1080p and 1440p, though it falls short at 4K Ultra. The rank data suggests that users seeking higher resolutions or maximum settings would need a more powerful GPU, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom for future upgrades.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Minimum?*

A: The data shows 1920x1080 with Ultra settings provides 82 FPS average, while 2560x1440 with High settings delivers 69 FPS. Both are playable, but 1080p offers more headroom for consistent frame rates.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Minimum?*

A: At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve 58 FPS average. Medium delivers 44 FPS, High drops to 37 FPS, and Ultra falls to 28 FPS. The RX 5700 XT's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and compute capabilities limit 4K performance.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284, deltaPct 0) and slightly below the Intel Core 5 120 (25362, deltaPct -0.3) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365, deltaPct -0.3).

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

A: The measured data shows 82 FPS average with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 94 FPS. This provides smooth gameplay with some headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the GPU appears to be the limiting factor, as evidenced by the significant difference between Low (166 FPS) and Ultra (82 FPS) settings. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample processing power for this workload.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 2758 out of 3712 combos in Minimum. The GPU's 59th percentile performance and the CPU's 77th percentile performance combine to place this system in the lower-mid range of tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance across all presets. Low settings produce 166 FPS average, Medium settings yield 127 FPS with a minimum of 108 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS, High settings achieve 107 FPS, and Ultra settings reach 82 FPS. These results indicate that 1080p gaming is well within the system's capabilities, with even Ultra settings maintaining frame rates above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance declines noticeably. Low settings provide 107 FPS, Medium settings deliver 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 94 FPS, High settings reach 69 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 53 FPS. The 1440p resolution demands significantly more GPU throughput, and while Low and Medium settings remain playable, Ultra begins to strain the RX 5700 XT.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings achieve 58 FPS, Medium settings drop to 44 FPS with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 51 FPS, High settings reach 37 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 28 FPS. The 4K resolution overwhelms the GPU, and only Low settings approach the 60 FPS threshold. The data clearly shows that 4K gaming with this combo requires significant setting compromises, and the overall experience will be inconsistent.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, based on the Navi 10 chip with RDNA 1.0 architecture, provides 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU's 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs produce a pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 304.8 GTexel/s. The card's FP32 compute of 9.754 TFLOPS and FP16 of 19.51 TFLOPS (2:1) position it as a mid-range performer from the RX 5000 series. In Minimum, the GPU's role is dominant, as evidenced by the resolution scaling patterns. The 4K Ultra result of 28 FPS versus 1080p Ultra of 82 FPS represents a 65.9% performance drop, highlighting the GPU's limited ability to handle higher pixel counts.

The RX 5700 XT's benchmark scores reflect its mid-range positioning. Its Passmark G3D score of 16277 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2134 place it in the 59th percentile among all GPUs. The GPU's nearest rivals show minimal performance deltas: the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (avgScore 16351, deltaPct 0.1), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (avgScore 16408, deltaPct -0.3), the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 (avgScore 16415, deltaPct -0.3), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 (avgScore 16504, deltaPct -0.9). This clustering indicates that the RX 5700 XT performs within a narrow performance band, though its 7 nm process node and RDNA 1.0 architecture are older relative to current offerings. The GPU's 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for Minimum at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K the memory capacity combined with the compute limitations creates the observed performance degradation.