Minimum

# Minimum: Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

This pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a compelling experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter that remains surprisingly demanding at high resolutions. The data shows a combo that scales predictably across settings, with the RTX 4070 Ti doing the heavy lifting at 4K while the i5-13400F keeps pace at lower resolutions. With an average of 160 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 73 FPS at 4K High, this system offers flexibility for both competitive and visual fidelity playstyles.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K follows a clear pattern that exposes the GPU as the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the system delivers 326 FPS at 1080p, which falls to 211 FPS at 1440p (a 35% reduction), and further to 113 FPS at 4K (a 65% reduction from the 1080p baseline). This steep decline at 4K Low indicates the RTX 4070 Ti is being pushed to its limits, while the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames at lower resolutions.

At Medium settings, the scaling is similar: 250 FPS at 1080p, 161 FPS at 1440p (36% lower), and 87 FPS at 4K (65% lower). The High preset shows 210 FPS at 1080p, 135 FPS at 1440p (36% lower), and 73 FPS at 4K (65% lower). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings suggests that resolution is the dominant factor, not the quality preset. However, the Ultra preset reveals a slightly different story: 160 FPS at 1080p, 103 FPS at 1440p (36% lower), and 56 FPS at 4K (65% lower).

The fact that the 4K-to-1080p ratio remains near-constant at roughly 35% of the 1080p performance across all settings indicates a GPU-bound scenario at 4K. The i5-13400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, is not the bottleneck here; the RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 192-bit bus width are being saturated at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 56 FPS is the weakest link, showing that the most demanding preset at the highest resolution exceeds what this GPU can sustain for smooth play.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 511th out of 3,712 tested combinations in Minimum, placing it in the top 14% of all configurations in this database. This is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU, though the rank reflects the game's ability to leverage both components. The i5-13400F itself sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25,292. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25,284, 0% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25,365, -0.3% difference), showing the Intel chip is squarely in the middle of a tight performance cluster.

The RTX 4070 Ti ranks at the 84th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44,795. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (45,152, -0.8% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (45,384, -1.3% delta), indicating the desktop 4070 Ti slightly trails those mobile and workstation parts in raw compute. Yet in Minimum, the combination of the i5-13400F's strong single-thread performance (3,634 in Passmark single-thread) and the GPU's 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 throughput results in a combo rank that outperforms the vast majority of tested systems.

The rank of 511 out of 3,712 suggests that while this is not a top-tier enthusiast configuration, it sits comfortably above the median. The deltaPct values against CPU rivals (ranging from -0.3% to 0.4%) show that the i5-13400F is well-matched within its peer group, and the GPU's 84th percentile standing complements it well. The data indicates this combo is balanced for 1440p gaming, where it excels, rather than being optimized for 4K Ultra.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 Ti is the star of this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the measured results. Built on TSMC's 5 nm process with the AD104 chip, this GPU packs 7,680 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory operates at 21 Gbps effective across a 192-bit bus, yielding 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock of 2,310 MHz boosts to 2,610 MHz, and the card's 285 W TDP is substantial for a dual-slot design.

In Minimum, the GPU's memory bandwidth becomes critical at 4K. The 4K Medium result of 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS and maximum of 100 FPS shows the memory subsystem handling moderate loads well, but the 4K Ultra result of 56 FPS (with no min/max data) suggests the 12 GB frame buffer is being taxed. The 4K Low result of 113 FPS indicates that reducing texture and shading complexity alleviates memory pressure, allowing the GPU to operate closer to its compute ceiling.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) and 60 RT cores are present, but Minimum being a 2014 title likely does not leverage ray tracing or mesh shaders. Instead, the rasterization performance is what matters, and the passmark DirectX 11 score of 288 and DirectX 12 score of 116 reflect the GPU's capability in legacy APIs. The 208.8 GPixel/s pixel rate and 626.4 GTexel/s texture rate are the raw throughput numbers that translate into the measured frame rates, with the 4K High result of 73 FPS being a direct consequence of these fill rates at 8.3 million pixels per frame.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings produce 326 FPS average, which is more than enough for any high-refresh-rate monitor. Medium settings yield 250 FPS with a minimum of 212 FPS and maximum of 287 FPS, showing tight frame pacing. High settings drop to 210 FPS average, while Ultra still maintains 160 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the i5-13400F's single-thread performance (960 in 3dmark single-thread, 3,634 in Passmark single-thread) is sufficient to keep the GPU well-fed, with no obvious CPU bottleneck.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the GPU starting to work harder. Low settings produce 211 FPS average, Medium hits 161 FPS (min 137, max 185), High achieves 135 FPS, and Ultra falls to 103 FPS. The 1440p results are all above 100 FPS except for Ultra, which still clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent at roughly 36% across all presets, confirming that the GPU is the scaling factor.

At 3840x2160, the limitations of the RTX 4070 Ti become apparent. Low settings yield 113 FPS average, which is playable but not ideal for high-refresh displays. Medium settings produce 87 FPS (min 74, max 100), High drops to 73 FPS, and Ultra falls to 56 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only sub-60 FPS measurement in the entire dataset, making it the weakest configuration tested. The 4K Medium result with its documented min/max range of 74-100 FPS shows variability that could be noticeable in gameplay, while the High preset at 73 FPS offers a more stable experience despite the lack of min/max data.

Settings Recommendations

For 1440p displays, the High preset at 135 FPS average is the sweet spot, offering a significant visual upgrade over Medium (161 FPS) while maintaining a frame rate well above the 100 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 103 FPS is also viable if visual fidelity is prioritized, but the 32 FPS difference between Ultra and High may not justify the quality bump in a third-person shooter where responsiveness matters.

For 4K displays, the Medium preset at 87 FPS provides the best balance, with the documented minimum of 74 FPS ensuring that frame drops stay above the 60 FPS baseline. The High preset at 73 FPS is acceptable for less demanding play, but the lack of min/max data makes it harder to recommend over Medium. The Ultra preset at 56 FPS should be avoided, as it falls below the 60 FPS target that most players consider the minimum for a smooth experience. The Low preset at 113 FPS is an option for competitive play, but the visual compromise in a game from 2014 may be too severe for many users.

At 1080p, the Ultra preset at 160 FPS is the clear recommendation, as the system has ample headroom and the visual quality is worth the FPS cost. The Medium preset at 250 FPS is unnecessary unless targeting a 240 Hz monitor, and Low at 326 FPS is only relevant for esports-style play where maximum frame rate is paramount.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p High at 135 FPS average is the optimal balance, with 4K Medium at 87 FPS being the best 4K option. 1080p Ultra at 160 FPS is recommended for those prioritizing visual quality over resolution.

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

A: Yes, but with limitations. The 4K Medium preset delivers 87 FPS average (min 74, max 100), which is playable. The 4K High preset at 73 FPS is also viable, but 4K Ultra at 56 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU is the limiting factor based on the consistent FPS drops across resolutions. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as the i5-13400F's strong single-thread score of 3,634 in Passmark is not the constraint.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 511th out of 3,712 combinations, placing it in the top 14% of all tested configurations. The CPU is at the 77th percentile and the GPU at the 84th percentile among their respective components.

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

A: The difference is 166 FPS, with Low producing 326 FPS average and Ultra producing 160 FPS average. This represents a 51% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to highest quality preset.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB VRAM cause issues at 4K in this game?

A: The 4K results suggest memory bandwidth (504.2 GB/s) is sufficient for Medium and High presets, but the 4K Ultra result of 56 FPS indicates the 12 GB frame buffer may be stressed at the highest settings, producing the only sub-60 FPS measurement in the dataset.