Minimum

The pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX presents a high-refresh-rate 1440p and capable 4K configuration for the 2014 third-person shooter Minimum. The measured frame rates indicate that the RX 7900 XTX is the dominant component in this system, with the i5-13400F providing sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking at lower resolutions. Across all tested settings, the data shows a clear hierarchy where performance scales predictably with resolution and graphical fidelity, though the magnitude of the scaling reveals where the system's limits lie.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 and then to 3840x2160 demonstrates a consistent, steep performance curve that is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 204.7 FPS at 1080p to 134.1 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 34.5%. Moving to 4K, the average falls further to 73.7 FPS, which is a 45.0% decrease from the 1440p result. This pattern indicates that the rendering load is scaling heavily with pixel count, placing the onus almost entirely on the Radeon RX 7900 XTX's compute and memory subsystems.

The scaling at the Low preset is even more pronounced in raw frame rate terms. The system delivers 324.3 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 210.5 FPS at 1440p and finally to 111 FPS at 4K. While the percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 35.1%, the drop from 1440p to 4K is 47.3%. This larger relative decline at higher resolutions, even with the lowest graphical load, suggests that the GPU is approaching its absolute throughput ceiling. The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU enough frames to keep it busy, but as resolution increases, the GPU's fill rate and bandwidth become the limiting factor.

At the Ultra preset, the system produces 157.3 FPS at 1080p, 101.3 FPS at 1440p, and 53.3 FPS at 4K. The 4K result is particularly telling, as it represents a 47.4% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline at the highest settings and resolution indicates that the combination of increased pixel count and heavier shading work is overwhelming the GPU's 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 61.39 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The benchmark results suggest that users seeking a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K will need to adjust settings, as the Ultra preset falls short, while the High preset just barely clears this threshold.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-13400F a bottleneck for the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX in this game?

A: Based on the measured data, the CPU is not a limiting factor at standard gaming resolutions. The system scales performance dramatically when lowering graphical settings at 1080p, jumping from 157.3 FPS at Ultra to 324.3 FPS at Low. This indicates the GPU is the primary constraint, as the i5-13400F's 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample processing power to maintain high frame delivery.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and High presets at 1440p?

A: The data shows a substantial gap. At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves an average of 210.5 FPS, while the High preset averages 134.1 FPS. This 76.4 FPS difference represents a 57.0% performance penalty for the higher visual quality, highlighting how sensitive the rendering engine is to the changes between these two presets.

*Q: Can this system achieve a stable 4K experience in Minimum?*

A: The benchmark results show that a smooth 4K experience is possible with some adjustments. The High preset at 3840x2160 delivers 73.7 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. However, the Ultra preset drops to 53.3 FPS, which falls below this mark. Users prioritizing frame rate will need to select the High preset or lower for 4K.

Q: How does the Ultra preset performance compare between 1440p and 1080p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 101.3 FPS, which is a highly playable level for a third-person shooter. Moving down to 1920x1080, the same preset achieves 157.3 FPS, a 55.3% increase. This demonstrates that the GPU has significant headroom at 1440p to handle the most demanding settings.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and High presets at 1080p?

A: The measured data shows a 42.3 FPS difference, with the Medium preset averaging 247 FPS and the High preset averaging 204.7 FPS. This represents a 20.7% performance uplift when dropping from High to Medium, which could be beneficial for users with very high refresh rate displays.

Q: Does the system's performance at 4K Low suggest it is CPU-bound?

A: No. The 4K Low preset result of 111 FPS is significantly lower than the 1080p Low result of 324.3 FPS. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would remain relatively constant regardless of resolution. The steep drop indicates the GPU is fully saturated even at low graphical settings when rendering 4K.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX plays a central role in determining the frame rates observed in this benchmark. Its 24 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 384-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s, which is essential for handling the high-resolution textures and geometry that Minimum presents. The GPU's boost clock of 2498 MHz, with a game clock of 2365 MHz, allows it to sustain high throughput across the 6144 shading units. The benchmark results show that the GPU's performance ceiling is reached at 4K Ultra, where it averages 53.3 FPS, a figure that aligns with its position in the 85th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's compute capabilities, rated at 61.39 TFLOPS for FP32, are the driving force behind the frame rate scaling seen between presets. At 1440p, the difference between Low (210.5 FPS) and Ultra (101.3 FPS) is 109.2 FPS, demonstrating that the additional shading and texture work at Ultra settings consumes a substantial portion of the GPU's compute resources. The 4K Ultra result of 53.3 FPS suggests that the GPU is working near its maximum capacity, as the pixel rate of 479.6 GPixel/s is being taxed heavily.

The data also reveals that the GPU's memory subsystem is adequate for the game's demands at all tested configurations. Even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains a playable average of 53.3 FPS, indicating that the 960.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient to avoid severe stuttering or frame drops. The RX 7900 XTX's position in the benchmark database, ranking in the 85th percentile of all GPUs, confirms its high-end status. Its average benchmark score of 44019 places it within 2% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, showing that it competes at the highest tier of gaming hardware. The GPU's nearest rivals in the database, including the AMD Radeon Pro 580 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile, all have average scores within 0.8% of the RX 7900 XTX, indicating a tightly clustered performance band at this level.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. The Low preset achieves an average of 324.3 FPS, which is the maximum recorded in this benchmark. The Medium preset follows at 247 FPS, while the High preset averages 204.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, representing the most demanding settings, still produces a robust 157.3 FPS. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the RX 7900 XTX has significant performance headroom, likely limited by the CPU's frame delivery rate rather than the GPU's rendering capacity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. The Low preset averages 210.5 FPS, a 35.1% reduction from the 1080p result. The Medium preset drops to 159 FPS, and the High preset averages 134.1 FPS. The Ultra preset delivers 101.3 FPS, which remains well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The data shows that 1440p is the sweet spot for this configuration, as even the most demanding settings exceed 100 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. The Low preset averages 111 FPS, which is still a very playable result. The Medium preset drops to 85.2 FPS, and the High preset averages 73.7 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 53.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for a consistently smooth experience. The spread between presets at 4K is narrower in percentage terms than at lower resolutions, suggesting that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck regardless of settings.

The overall rank of this combination in the game is 254 out of 1733 tested combos, placing it in the top 14.7% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the strong performance of the RX 7900 XTX and the adequate supporting performance of the i5-13400F. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 960, confirm it is a capable partner for this high-end GPU.

Settings Recommendations

For users with a 1920x1080 display, the data suggests that the Ultra preset is the ideal choice. The system averages 157.3 FPS at this setting, which provides a smooth experience on any standard high-refresh-rate monitor. The High preset, at 204.7 FPS, offers a marginal performance increase but at a significant reduction in visual fidelity. Given the frame rates are already well above 144 Hz, the Ultra preset is the best option for maximum image quality.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains the recommended choice. The average of 101.3 FPS ensures that the game runs smoothly on most 1440p displays, which typically have refresh rates of 144 Hz or lower. Players who prioritize competitive performance over visuals may consider the High preset at 134.1 FPS, but the Ultra settings provide a more immersive experience without dropping below the 100 FPS mark.

For 3840x2160, the recommendation shifts to the High preset. The Ultra preset's average of 53.3 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold that most users consider the minimum for a playable shooter. The High preset, at 73.7 FPS, provides a comfortable margin above this threshold and likely includes most of the visual enhancements that matter in Minimum. The Medium preset, at 85.2 FPS, is a viable alternative for users who want a larger frame rate buffer, but the High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance based on the measured data.

The Low preset is not recommended for any resolution in this configuration, as the system's hardware is sufficiently powerful to handle higher settings. The performance gains from dropping to Low are substantial, particularly at 1440p (210.5 FPS vs. 134.1 FPS for High), but the visual compromise is likely too great for a game that emphasizes its art style. The measured data indicates that the High preset at 4K and the Ultra preset at 1440p offer the best overall experiences for this hardware combination.