Minimum

This combo places 2885th out of 3712 tested configurations for Minimum, putting it in the lower half of the database. A rank near the 22nd percentile signals that this pairing is not built for maxing out the game’s visual ceiling, but the measured frame rates tell a more nuanced story. At 1080p, this system delivers very playable performance on most presets, and even at 1440p it holds its own. The bottleneck shifts dramatically as resolution climbs, so the practical takeaway is that this is a 1080p-focused setup that can handle 1440p with settings tuned down.

How This Combo Ranks

The 2885th rank out of 3712 combos places this pairing in the bottom third of all tested configurations for Minimum. That sounds harsh, but context matters: the database includes many high-end combinations that dwarf this setup in raw throughput. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 sits at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, while the Intel Core i5-13400F lands at the 77th percentile among CPUs. Neither component is a slouch individually, but their combined score in this game reflects a mid-range pairing that prioritizes balance over extremes.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS at 25284 (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 at 25362 (-0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D at 25365 (-0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H at 25201 (0.4%). The i5-13400F’s avgBenchmarkScore of 25292 puts it within a rounding error of these competitors, meaning any performance differences in Minimum will come down to GPU and game-specific optimization rather than CPU headroom. On the GPU side, the RX 6600’s avgBenchmarkScore of 19036 is similarly tight against the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (19030, 0%), GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile (19049, -0.1%), Tesla K20m (19089, -0.3%), and RTX 2000 Ada Generation (18954, 0.4%).

What the rank really indicates is that this combo will not sniff ultra-high refresh rates at 4K, and it will struggle with the Ultra preset even at 1440p. But the measured data shows it can produce a smooth 60+ FPS experience at 1080p on High and Medium, which is where most players with this class of hardware will actually run the game.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F brings 10 cores and 16 threads to the table, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This is a Raptor Lake-S part on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, built on a 10 nm process. The cache layout is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 pool. For a third-person shooter like Minimum, this configuration provides more than enough multi-threaded headroom; the game’s workload rarely stresses all 16 threads, but the strong single-thread performance — a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3191 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1996 — ensures that the CPU will not hold back the GPU in most scenes.

The 3DMark results confirm this: the i5-13400F scores 1880 in the 2-thread test, 3459 in the 4-thread test, 5591 in the 8-thread test, and 7314 in the 16-thread test. The scaling from 2 to 16 threads is smooth, which means the CPU can handle both lightly-threaded game logic and heavier background tasks. In Minimum, the CPU’s role is to feed the RX 6600 without stuttering, and the data suggests it does that effectively at 1080p and 1440p. The PassMark multithread score of 25032 and the 3DMark max-threads score of 7307 indicate a balanced part that won’t create a CPU-side bottleneck until you drop to very low resolutions or crank the frame rate far beyond what this GPU can deliver.

The 65 W TDP and active production status make this a practical choice for a mainstream build, though the lack of an unlocked multiplier means overclocking is off the table. The memory support spans both DDR4 and DDR5, which gives builders flexibility, but the dual-channel bus is standard for this class. For Minimum, the CPU’s job is done well: it provides consistent frame pacing and avoids the dips that plague weaker processors.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?*

A: Yes, comfortably. The measured data shows 100 FPS on High, 119 FPS on Medium, and 156 FPS on Low at 1920x1080. Even the Ultra preset hits 76 FPS, so 60 FPS is achievable on every preset at this resolution.

Q: How does the RX 6600 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in this game?

A: The RX 6600’s aggregate benchmark score of 19036 is statistically identical to the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (19030), GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile (19049), Tesla K20m (19089), and RTX 2000 Ada Generation (18954). All deltas are within 0.4%, so expect similar frame rates from any of these GPUs in Minimum.

Q: Is the i5-13400F a bottleneck for the RX 6600?

A: At 1080p and 1440p, the data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and single-core score of 3191 are strong enough to keep up with the RX 6600’s output. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the constraint, with FPS dropping to 35 on High and 26 on Ultra.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Low gives you 100 FPS, Medium delivers 77 FPS, and High drops to 65 FPS. If you want to stay above 60 FPS, High is the ceiling; Medium is the safer choice for consistent frame times, especially since the measured minimum on Medium is 65 FPS.

Q: Does the Ultra preset make sense for this combo?

A: Only at 1080p, where it hits 76 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 49 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 26 FPS. The visual uplift from High to Ultra does not justify the steep performance cost at higher resolutions.

Q: How does this CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D?

A: The aggregate benchmark scores are nearly identical: 25292 for the i5-13400F versus 25365 for the Ryzen 5 5600X3D, a -0.3% delta. In Minimum, you would not notice a meaningful difference between the two.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RX 6600 and i5-13400F combination delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 156 FPS, which is well beyond what most 1080p monitors can display. Medium comes in at 119 FPS with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS, offering a smooth experience with headroom for dips. High drops to 100 FPS, still excellent for competitive play. Ultra is the only preset that falls below the triple-digit mark, settling at 76 FPS. For a 60 Hz or 144 Hz display, every preset except Ultra at 1080p is viable.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down predictably. Low maintains a strong 100 FPS, Medium delivers 77 FPS with a minimum of 65 FPS and a maximum of 88 FPS, and High drops to 65 FPS. Ultra falls to 49 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 35-40% of the frame rate across presets, which is typical for a GPU with 8 GB of VRAM and a 128-bit memory bus.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings yield 54 FPS, Medium drops to 41 FPS with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS, and High falls to 35 FPS. Ultra is barely playable at 26 FPS. The RX 6600’s 224.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 8 GB of VRAM are simply not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K, regardless of the CPU’s capability. The data indicates that 4K is only viable on Low settings, and even then, the frame rate is marginal.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and revealing. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 156 FPS at 1080p to 100 FPS at 1440p, then to 54 FPS at 4K. That is a 65% reduction from 1080p to 4K. On High settings, the drop is from 100 FPS to 65 FPS to 35 FPS, a 65% loss as well. The consistency of this scaling points directly at the GPU as the limiting component. The i5-13400F’s performance metrics — such as the 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and the PassMark multithread score of 25032 — are more than sufficient for the CPU to handle the game’s logic at any resolution.

The fact that 4K Low (54 FPS) barely beats 1440p Ultra (49 FPS) underscores how resolution-sensitive this game is. The RX 6600’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width are the primary constraints. At 1080p, the GPU has enough bandwidth and fill rate to push high frame rates; at 4K, the pixel rate of 159.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 279.0 GTexel/s are simply overwhelmed. The measured data shows no scenario where the CPU becomes the bottleneck — even at 1080p Low, where the CPU would be most stressed, the 156 FPS average indicates the GPU is still keeping pace.

The scaling pattern also suggests that the game is not particularly well-optimized for high resolutions on this class of hardware. The 4K Medium result of 41 FPS with a minimum of 35 FPS shows significant frame time variance, which could lead to stutter in combat. For players targeting 4K, this combo is not the right tool; the data makes it clear that 1080p and 1440p are the sweet spots.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p, the choice is straightforward. High settings at 100 FPS provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance. If you have a 144 Hz monitor, Medium at 119 FPS is the better pick, since the jump from Medium to High costs 19 FPS but yields diminishing visual returns. Ultra at 76 FPS is playable, but the gain over High is minimal in most scenes. Low at 156 FPS is only useful for competitive play where every frame matters, but the visual downgrade is noticeable.

At 1440p, High settings at 65 FPS is the maximum you should consider for a smooth experience. Medium at 77 FPS is the recommended preset, as it offers a comfortable margin above 60 FPS and the minimum of 65 FPS ensures consistency. Low at 100 FPS is the choice for high-refresh 1440p monitors, though the visual quality takes a hit. Ultra at 49 FPS is not recommended; the frame rate is too close to the 30-40 FPS danger zone for a third-person shooter.

For 4K, the only viable option is Low settings at 54 FPS. Medium at 41 FPS and High at 35 FPS are technically playable but will feel sluggish in fast-paced moments. Ultra at 26 FPS is a slideshow and should be avoided. If 4K is a hard requirement, consider lowering the resolution or upgrading the GPU; the data shows that this combo is not designed for that workload.

The overall recommendation is to run Minimum at 1080p on High, or 1440p on Medium. Both configurations keep the frame rate above 60 FPS with headroom for dips, and they align with the hardware’s strengths. Pushing beyond these settings yields diminishing returns, and the measured numbers back that up.