Minimum

# FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the Intel Core i5-13400F with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB in this game?

A: The combo ranks 901 out of 1,733 tested combinations in Minimum, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database. This rank reflects the pair's balanced performance across all measured resolutions and settings.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core i5-13400F scores 25,236 in the average benchmark, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H (25,201) and 0.5% ahead of both the AMD EPYC 9474F (25,103) and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (25,099). It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25,365) by 0.5%.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 322.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is listed at 2518 MHz, with 20.1 Gbps effective data rate.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 210.3, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only measured configuration exceeding 200 FPS in the dataset.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded, and under what conditions?

A: The lowest average FPS is 32.8, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This is the only measured configuration falling below 40 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked (multiplierUnlocked: false). The CPU has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP.

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GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 44 chip, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The GPU packs 2,048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units, alongside 32 ray tracing cores. The boost clock reaches 3130 MHz, while the game clock is rated at 2530 MHz and the base clock at 1700 MHz.

The memory subsystem is a key constraint in this pairing. With 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, the 322.3 GB/s bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. This is evident in the measured data: at 3840x2160, the GPU's frame rates drop sharply as settings increase. The pixel rate of 200.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 400.6 GTexel/s indicate the compute capacity exists, but memory bandwidth caps the throughput in memory-intensive scenarios.

The FP32 throughput of 25.64 TFLOPS (with FP16 at 51.28 TFLOPS via 2:1 ratio) shows strong raw compute power. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it fully compatible with modern game APIs. The 150 W TDP and single 8-pin power connector suggest modest power delivery requirements, and the suggested PSU is 450 W.

In the benchmark data, the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 104.9 (Ultra) to 210.3 (Low). At 2560x1440, the range narrows to 69.1–131.3. At 3840x2160, the range compresses further to 32.8–72.5. This scaling pattern indicates the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at 4K, particularly with higher quality presets.

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CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Core 13th Gen series, based on the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process. It operates at a 2.50 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.60 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and its PCIe Gen 5 interface provides 16 CPU lanes.

Benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 21,279, while the single-core score is 3,004. Geekbench multi-core reaches 10,971, and single-core 2,301. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 1,880 (2 threads) to 7,307 (max threads), indicating good thread utilization. PassMark multi-thread score is 25,032, with single-thread at 3,634.

The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 82, meaning it outperforms 82% of all tested processors. Its average benchmark score of 25,236 places it within 0.5% of four nearest rivals, showing competitive positioning. The 65 W TDP and locked multiplier indicate this is an efficiency-focused part rather than an enthusiast overclocking chip.

In gaming workloads, the 10-core/16-thread configuration provides ample headroom for both game logic and background tasks. The boost clock of 4.60 GHz ensures strong single-threaded performance, which remains important for game engines that rely on a primary thread. The 20 MB shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency in data-intensive scenes. The CPU's role in this combo is to feed the GPU efficiently without becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 200 FPS.

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Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 210.3 FPS, while Medium yields 159.2 FPS. High settings reach 136.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 104.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 105.4 FPS, representing a 50% reduction in frame rate as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but scales down. Low settings average 131.3 FPS, Medium 104 FPS, High 86.8 FPS, and Ultra 69.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 62.2 FPS, a 47% reduction. The relative performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant: at Low, frame rates fall from 210.3 to 131.3 (38% reduction), while at Ultra, they fall from 104.9 to 69.1 (34% reduction).

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates at higher settings. Low settings average 72.5 FPS, Medium 56.8 FPS, High 47 FPS, and Ultra 32.8 FPS. The Ultra setting at 4K is the only configuration below 40 FPS in the entire dataset. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 39.7 FPS drop, a 55% reduction in performance.

Comparing across resolutions, the 1080p Low result of 210.3 FPS is nearly three times the 4K Ultra result of 32.8 FPS. The data shows diminishing returns at higher resolutions, with the largest absolute FPS drops occurring between 1080p and 1440p. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus likely contribute to this scaling behavior, as higher resolutions and settings require more memory bandwidth and capacity.

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How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 901 out of 1,733 tested combinations, placing it in the 52nd percentile of all tested pairs. This middle-tier ranking reflects the balanced but not exceptional performance of the Core i5-13400F paired with the RX 9060 XT 8 GB.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 25,236 puts it in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, suggesting the processor is a relative strength in this pairing. The GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 50, which aligns with the combo's overall mid-pack position. This indicates the GPU is the limiting factor in determining the combo's final rank.

The nearest CPU rivals show tight clustering: the Core i7-13620H is 0.1% behind, the Ryzen 5 5600X3D is 0.5% ahead, and both the EPYC 9474F and Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 are 0.5% behind. This narrow spread suggests the CPU choice has minimal impact on overall performance at this tier—the GPU dominates the performance envelope.

Given the game's 2014 release date, the measured performance reflects a well-optimized title that scales predictably with hardware capabilities. The rank of 901 indicates that roughly half of tested combos perform better, but the specific strengths of this pairing—strong CPU compute and adequate GPU throughput—make it suitable for competitive play at 1080p and 1440p.

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Settings Recommendations

At 1920x1080, the data shows that all settings presets are playable. Ultra at 104.9 FPS provides a smooth experience for most players, while Low at 210.3 FPS offers maximum responsiveness for competitive scenarios. Medium at 159.2 FPS and High at 136.9 FPS both sit in comfortable ranges for high-refresh monitors.

At 2560x1440, High settings at 86.8 FPS and Medium at 104 FPS are the sweet spots for balanced visual quality and frame rate. Ultra at 69.1 FPS remains playable, while Low at 131.3 FPS gives a significant FPS advantage for players prioritizing smoothness. The 1440p High preset offers the best compromise between image quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings at 72.5 FPS provide a consistently smooth experience. Medium at 56.8 FPS is borderline, while High at 47 FPS and Ultra at 32.8 FPS fall below the 60 FPS threshold that many players prefer. For 4K gaming, the data suggests dropping to lower presets or reducing resolution.

The overall recommendation based on measured data: at 1080p, use High or Ultra for visual quality, or Low for maximum FPS. At 1440p, High provides the best balance. At 4K, Low is the only preset that reliably exceeds 60 FPS. The 65 W CPU and 150 W GPU combination runs efficiently across all tested configurations, with no measured configuration exceeding the GPU's thermal or power design limits.