Minimum

The data for Minimum with the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. The measured frames per second (FPS) at 4K Ultra, 33.4, versus the 1080p Low result of 199.6, shows a dramatic range that depends heavily on how the workload is distributed between the processor and the graphics card. This analysis breaks down the measured results, contextualizes the combo’s standing among 1,733 tested configurations, and answers common questions about this specific pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 produces a substantial, but predictable, drop in frame rates across all settings. At Ultra settings, the average FPS falls from 97.3 at 1080p to 63.3 at 1440p, and finally to 33.4 at 4K. This represents a 65.7% reduction in performance from the lowest to the highest resolution tested. The scaling pattern suggests that at 4K, the RTX 4060 becomes the primary limiting factor, as the GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are stressed by the higher pixel count.

The Low settings preset shows the most interesting scaling behavior. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 199.6 FPS, which drops to 129.8 at 1440p and 69.9 at 4K. The fact that 4K Low still produces nearly 70 FPS indicates that even at lower graphical loads, the resolution increase alone is enough to halve the performance. This suggests that the game’s rendering pipeline is heavily dependent on fill rate and memory bandwidth, both of which are constrained on this GPU.

Looking at the Medium preset, the scaling from 154.8 FPS at 1080p to 98.2 at 1440p and 50.7 at 4K shows a consistent pattern where each resolution step reduces performance by roughly 35-48%. The High preset follows a similar trajectory: 128.3 to 85.0 to 43.7. These results indicate that the performance ceiling at lower resolutions is not limited by the CPU, as the i5-13400F with its 4.60 GHz boost clock and 10 cores has ample headroom. Instead, the GPU’s compute capabilities, specifically its 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, appear to be the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1008th out of 1733 tested combinations in Minimum, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This rank reflects a balance between the CPU’s strong synthetic benchmarks and the GPU’s more modest standing. The i5-13400F achieves an 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the RTX 4060 sits at the 66th percentile among all GPUs. This disparity suggests that the combo’s overall ranking is dragged down by the GPU component.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the Intel Core i7-13620H with a delta of 0.1%, meaning the i5-13400F is virtually tied with that mobile processor. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D trails by 0.5%, while the AMD EPYC 9474F and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 are slightly ahead at 0.5%. For the GPU, the RTX 4060 is nearly matched by the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (0.6% behind), and it sits within 0.8% of the AMD Radeon 760M. The Intel Arc B580 is 0.7% behind the NVIDIA card, showing a tight cluster of competing hardware.

The rank of 1008 suggests that in Minimum, this combo is not a top-tier performer but rather a mid-range solution. The game’s release in 2014 means it does not heavily utilize modern multi-threading, which explains why the CPU’s 16 threads and 20 MB of shared L3 cache do not propel the combo higher. Instead, the game appears to favor raw GPU throughput, where the RTX 4060’s specifications place it in the middle of the pack.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain high FPS?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 97.3 FPS on Ultra and 199.6 FPS on Low, making 1080p the only resolution where all settings exceed 60 FPS. The 1440p results show 63.3 FPS on Ultra, which is playable, but 4K drops to 33.4 FPS on Ultra.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K on High settings?

A: The High preset produces 128.3 FPS at 1080p and 43.7 FPS at 4K, representing a 65.9% reduction in average frame rate. This loss is consistent with the GPU becoming the limiting component at higher resolutions.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: The data suggests no, as the i5-13400F’s 3dmark single-thread score of 960 and cinebench r23 single-core score of 3004 indicate strong per-core performance. The FPS scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p (199.6 to 97.3) shows a GPU-bound workload even at lower settings.

Q: Which settings preset provides the most balanced experience at 1440p?

A: Medium settings at 1440p yield 98.2 FPS, which is the only preset besides Low that exceeds 90 FPS at that resolution. High settings produce 85.0 FPS, while Ultra drops to 63.3 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested hardware configurations?

A: It ranks 1008th out of 1733 combos, placing it in the 58th percentile. This is lower than the CPU’s individual 82nd percentile, indicating the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing.

Q: Is the 4K Low preset viable for competitive play?

A: With 69.9 FPS at 4K Low, the combo can maintain playable frame rates, but this is below the 1440p Low result of 129.8 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM may also be a concern at 4K, though the data does not include VRAM usage metrics.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS values, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the High preset at 128.3 FPS offers a strong balance between visual quality and performance, while Ultra at 97.3 FPS remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 154.8 FPS is suitable for high-refresh-rate displays, though the Low preset at 199.6 FPS provides the maximum frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 98.2 FPS is the recommended choice, as it maintains smooth gameplay while providing better visual fidelity than Low. The High preset at 85.0 FPS is also viable, but Ultra at 63.3 FPS is borderline for competitive play. For 3840x2160, only the Low preset at 69.9 FPS achieves near-60 FPS performance; Medium drops to 50.7 FPS and High to 43.7 FPS, making these presets less suitable for fast-paced action.

The data indicates that the RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at most settings, but 4K pushes the hardware to its limits. The 12-pin power connector and 300 W suggested PSU mean the card is not power-constrained, suggesting the performance drops are purely due to compute and memory limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are 199.6 for Low, 154.8 for Medium, 128.3 for High, and 97.3 for Ultra. The spread from Low to Ultra is 102.3 FPS, showing a significant impact from settings changes. The 2560x1440 results show 129.8 FPS for Low, 98.2 FPS for Medium, 85.0 FPS for High, and 63.3 FPS for Ultra, with a spread of 66.5 FPS.

The 3840x2160 measurements are 69.9 FPS for Low, 50.7 FPS for Medium, 43.7 FPS for High, and 33.4 FPS for Ultra, with a spread of 36.5 FPS. Notably, the performance gap between Low and Ultra narrows as resolution increases, from 102.3 FPS at 1080p to 36.5 FPS at 4K. This indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU is saturated regardless of settings, and the frame rate is primarily determined by pixel throughput rather than graphical complexity.

The data also shows that the step from Low to Medium has a consistent impact across resolutions: a 44.8 FPS drop at 1080p, a 31.6 FPS drop at 1440p, and a 19.2 FPS drop at 4K. This suggests that the Medium preset introduces a fixed amount of work that scales with resolution, while the High and Ultra presets add progressively more load.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its benchmark scores are robust, with a cinebench r23 multicore score of 21279 and a geekbench single-core score of 2301. The passmark multithread score of 25032 places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong overall processing power.

In Minimum, the CPU’s role appears secondary to the GPU. The game’s 2014 release date suggests it was designed for older hardware, meaning the i5-13400F’s 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 10 nm process node provide more than enough capability. The 3dmark 2-thread score of 1880 and 4-thread score of 3459 show that the processor excels in lightly-threaded workloads, which is typical for a game of this era.

The CPU’s memory support for DDR4 and DDR5, along with its dual-channel bus, allows for flexible system configuration. However, the measured FPS data does not show any CPU-induced bottlenecks, as even at 1080p Low with 199.6 FPS, the processor is not limiting performance. The 65 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility make it a mainstream option, but its performance in this game is clearly sufficient.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the AD107 chip using a 5 nm process from TSMC, with 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die. Its base clock is 1830 MHz with a boost clock of 2460 MHz, and it features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s 3072 shading units and 48 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s.

The GPU’s benchmark scores show a passmark g3d score of 19545 and a 3dmark steel nomad dx12 score of 2302, placing it at the 66th percentile among all GPUs. In Minimum, the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates, especially at higher resolutions. The transition from 1080p to 4K results in a 65.7% reduction in Ultra settings FPS, which correlates with the GPU’s limited memory bandwidth and VRAM capacity.

The RTX 4060’s 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results show its limitations. The 8 GB VRAM is likely a constraint at 4K Ultra, though the data does not provide direct VRAM usage metrics. The GPU’s end-of-life production status and 299 USD launch MSRP indicate it is a mid-range option, and the measured results confirm that it struggles with 4K gaming in Minimum. The 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are present, but the game’s age means these features are not heavily utilized, making raw rasterization performance the key factor.