Minimum

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a playable experience in Minimum, but the data reveals a system whose performance ceiling is dictated almost entirely by the graphics card. Across all tested resolutions and settings, the frame rates scale predictably with pixel count and graphical load, with the CPU showing no signs of bottlenecking even at the lowest settings and highest frame rates. This combination ranks in the 1404th position out of 1733 tested combos for this game, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent pattern: as resolution increases, average frame rates drop significantly across every settings preset. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 154 FPS, but this falls to 99.3 FPS at 1440p and further to 56.1 FPS at 4K. This represents a 36% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 43% drop from 1440p to 4K, illustrating that the RTX 2060 is the limiting component.

The scaling behavior reveals that the GPU is under heavy load at all resolutions. Even at 1080p Low, where the CPU would typically have more headroom, the frame rate of 154 FPS suggests the GPU is still working hard to produce frames. When moving to 4K Ultra, the frame rate collapses to 25 FPS, a dramatic reduction that indicates the GPU's 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are simply overwhelmed by the pixel throughput required at this resolution. The 192-bit memory bus and 1750 MHz memory clock are not sufficient for 4K gaming with this title.

Interestingly, the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens with resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (154 FPS) and Ultra (74.6 FPS) is 79.4 FPS. At 4K, this difference narrows to 31.1 FPS (56.1 vs 25). This compression at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU becomes so pixel-bound that the complexity of the scene matters less than the raw pixel count.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1080p provides the most comfortable experience, with average FPS ranging from 74.6 on Ultra to 154 on Low. At 1440p, the combo still delivers playable frame rates (49.1 to 99.3 FPS), but 4K drops below 60 FPS on all settings except Low (56.1 FPS).

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

A: Only barely, and only on Low settings. The 4K Low average of 56.1 FPS is just under the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play. All other 4K settings produce averages below 40 FPS, with Ultra hitting just 25 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance in this game?

A: The i5-13400F has 10 cores and 16 threads with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Given the FPS data, there is no evidence of a CPU bottleneck. The frame rates scale smoothly with GPU load, suggesting the processor has ample headroom for this title.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The measured difference is 79.4 FPS. Low settings achieve 154 FPS while Ultra achieves 74.6 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed by the higher graphical fidelity options.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 a strong performer for this game?

A: The GPU has a percentile rank of 58 among all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 16074. In this game, it delivers playable frame rates at 1080p on all settings, but struggles at 4K, particularly on higher presets.

Q: How does this ranking compare to other tested combos?

A: This combo ranks 1404 out of 1733 total combinations tested in Minimum. This places it in the lower 19% of tested systems, indicating that many other CPU/GPU pairings achieve higher frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1404 out of 1733 tested combinations places this system in the bottom quintile of the database for Minimum. This is a surprisingly low position given that the game is from 2014, but the data suggests that the RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM and 192-bit memory bus are not well-suited to this title's demands at higher resolutions.

When examining the GPU's nearest rivals, the RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 16074, which is 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (15996) and 1.8% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15786). However, it trails the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and AMD Radeon Pro 5700 by 1.7% (both at 16351). These close margins suggest that the RTX 2060's performance in Minimum is typical for its class, but the overall combo ranking indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor — the GPU is.

The CPU's percentile rank of 82 among all CPUs (average benchmark score of 25236) is much higher than the GPU's percentile rank of 58. This disparity confirms that the RTX 2060 is the performance ceiling in this configuration. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13620H, scores nearly identically (25201, deltaPct 0.1%), reinforcing that the processor is delivering expected performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and frame rate preference. At 1080p, the High preset (102.7 FPS) offers the best balance between visual quality and smoothness, staying well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset (74.6 FPS) is also viable for those who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate.

At 1440p, the Medium preset (79.7 FPS) provides a competitive frame rate, while High (64.1 FPS) remains playable. The Low preset (99.3 FPS) is the only option that approaches refresh-rate-level smoothness at this resolution. For 4K, only the Low preset (56.1 FPS) is remotely playable, and even then it falls short of 60 FPS.

The data implies that the "best experience" is achieved at 1080p High, as it delivers over 100 FPS while maintaining a middle-ground graphical preset. For users with 1440p displays, Medium settings are recommended to balance frame rate and quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS values are: Low 154, Medium 118.1, High 102.7, and Ultra 74.6. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decline, with the largest single step-down occurring between High and Ultra (28.1 FPS drop).

At 2560x1440, the values are: Low 99.3, Medium 79.7, High 64.1, and Ultra 49.1. The pattern mirrors the 1080p results, but with a more pronounced drop at the Ultra setting, which falls below 50 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the values are: Low 56.1, Medium 39.1, High 35.9, and Ultra 25. The scaling here is steep: Low to Medium is a 17 FPS drop, and Medium to High is a minor 3.2 FPS drop, suggesting the GPU is hitting a memory bandwidth wall. The Ultra setting at 25 FPS is effectively unplayable.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 10971.

For Minimum, the CPU's role appears to be straightforward: it feeds the GPU without becoming a limitation. The FPS data shows no signs of CPU-related stutters or frame rate caps, even at 1080p Low where the GPU is producing 154 FPS. The single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core score of 2301) and multi-thread capability are more than sufficient for this 2014 title.

The CPU's 82nd percentile rank among all CPUs indicates it is a well-above-average processor. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, scores 25365 (deltaPct -0.5%), showing that the i5-13400F is competitive with other mid-range options. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and 2-thread score of 1880 further demonstrate that the chip has balanced performance across different workload types.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the clear performance limiter in this configuration. With 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, the GPU has a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1365 MHz with a boost clock of 1680 MHz, and it features 1920 shading units and 48 ROPs.

The GPU's benchmark scores reveal its mid-range positioning: a PassMark G3D score of 14111 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1242. Its percentile rank of 58 among all GPUs places it slightly above average, but the data from Minimum shows it struggling at higher resolutions.

The 6 GB VRAM capacity is likely the primary constraint at 4K. The game's high and ultra presets at 3840x2160 produce average FPS of 35.9 and 25 respectively, suggesting that texture and shader data are exceeding the available memory, causing the GPU to thrash. The memory clock of 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) and 192-bit bus simply cannot deliver the bandwidth needed for 4K rendering.

The GPU's nearest rivals — the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, Radeon Pro 5600M, Radeon Pro 5700, and Radeon Pro W5500 — are all within 1.8% of its average benchmark score. This indicates that the RTX 2060 is performing as expected for its class, but that class is not sufficient for high-resolution gaming in Minimum. The FP32 performance of 6.451 TFLOPS and texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s are adequate for 1080p but fall short at 4K.