Minimum

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter that remains demanding at high resolutions. The data shows that this combination ranks in the 93rd percentile of all tested combos, placing it at rank 246 out of 3712. The measured FPS reveals a system that can push beyond 350 frames per second at 1080p on Low settings, yet still maintains a solid 61 FPS at 4K Ultra, highlighting a performance curve that is clearly dominated by the graphics card as resolution increases.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and tells a clear story about which component is the limiting factor. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 229 FPS at 1920x1080 to 148 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 81 FPS, and then down to 79 FPS at 3840x2160, another drop of 69 FPS. This continuous decline with each resolution step indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the workload on the graphics card increases exponentially with pixel count.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the game runs at 356 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 230 FPS at 1440p, and further to 124 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the same trend: 174 FPS at 1080p, 112 FPS at 1440p, and 61 FPS at 4K. The fact that even at the lowest settings the 4K frame rate is less than half of the 1080p frame rate strongly suggests that the RTX 4080's rendering pipeline is saturated, while the CPU has ample headroom to feed it frames.

What is particularly interesting is the relative performance drop between 1440p and 4K. For High settings, the drop is 69 FPS, which is slightly less than the 81 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p. This suggests that while the GPU is the bottleneck, it is not hitting a hard wall; the performance degradation is gradual and predictable, indicating a well-balanced system where the CPU does not suddenly become a limiting factor at lower resolutions. The data implies that for players targeting 4K, the RTX 4080 is doing the heavy lifting, and the i5-13400F is more than capable of keeping up.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its benchmark scores are respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 and a single-core score of 3191. The processor also achieves a Passmark multithread score of 25032 and a Geekbench multicore score of 11068, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs.

In the context of Minimum, the CPU's role appears to be secondary, as the FPS scaling with resolution is almost entirely GPU-bound. At 1080p Low, the game hits 356 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that could potentially stress CPU single-thread performance. However, the i5-13400F's single-core scores, such as 960 in 3DMark single-thread and 3634 in Passmark single-thread, suggest it has the necessary horsepower to handle high frame rates without bottlenecking.

The CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache are ample for a game from 2014, which likely does not require extensive cache hierarchies. The data shows that the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 182 FPS (356 vs 174), which is a significant gap, but this is more attributable to the GPU's workload than the CPU. The processor's 16 threads are likely underutilized, as older games like Minimum typically scale well with only a few cores. The benchmark results indicate that the i5-13400F is not the limiting component in this configuration, as the FPS remains high even at lower resolutions where the CPU would typically be the bottleneck.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the clear star of this combination, with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock of 2505 MHz and 9728 shading units deliver a massive 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The GPU's benchmark scores are equally impressive, with a Passmark G3D score of 34457 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 263779, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's role in Minimum is to handle the increasing pixel counts as resolution scales. The data shows that at 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor, as the frame rates drop significantly compared to 1080p. At 4K High, the RTX 4080 averages 79 FPS, which is a solid result for a demanding resolution. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, as even at 4K Ultra, there is no indication of memory-related stuttering or frame drops, with the average staying at 61 FPS.

The RTX 4080's performance in this title is also reflected in its nearest rival comparisons. It scores within 0.1% of the RTX 4080 SUPER, indicating that the extra performance headroom of the SUPER variant is minimal in this scenario. The GPU also outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X by 1.1%, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 2.6%, and the AMD Radeon 8060S by 2.7%, according to the average benchmark scores. This suggests that the RTX 4080 is a high-end card that is well-suited for 4K gaming, even in a title from 2014 that may not be fully optimized for modern hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 246th out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the top 6.6% of all systems tested, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank is likely driven by the GPU's dominance, as the CPU's percentile of 77 is lower than the GPU's 86, but the combination still performs exceptionally well.

The data suggests that this pairing is well-balanced for the game, as the CPU is not holding back the GPU at any resolution. The performance is consistent across settings, with the system maintaining a playable frame rate even at 4K Ultra. The rank of 246 out of 3712 is particularly impressive when considering that many other combos might use higher-end CPUs but with lower-tier GPUs, which would result in lower FPS at high resolutions. This combo's strength lies in its ability to maintain high frame rates across all settings, making it a versatile choice for players who want to enjoy Minimum at any resolution without compromising on visual quality.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 174 FPS, which is more than enough for a smooth experience on a high-refresh-rate monitor. The Low preset at 1080p reaches 356 FPS, which is excessive for most displays, but it shows the system's capability. For players with 1440p monitors, the High preset at 148 FPS is a sweet spot, offering a good balance between visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 112 FPS, which is still playable but may not be ideal for competitive play.

At 4K, the choices are more constrained. The High preset averages 79 FPS, which is smooth enough for most players. The Medium preset at 4K delivers 95 FPS, with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 109 FPS, making it the best option for those who want a higher frame rate without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 61 FPS, which is still playable but may feel less fluid in fast-paced action sequences. The Low preset at 4K offers 124 FPS, but the visual quality is severely reduced. For the best overall experience, the Medium preset at 4K or the High preset at 1440p are recommended, as they provide high frame rates without pushing the system to its limits.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 174 FPS, with no minimum or maximum values recorded.

Q: Does this combo maintain a playable frame rate at 4K?

A: Yes, the data shows playable frame rates at 4K, with the Low preset averaging 124 FPS, Medium averaging 95 FPS, High averaging 79 FPS, and Ultra averaging 61 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER's score of 54209, indicating they perform nearly identically.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance score?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F achieves a Passmark single-thread score of 3634 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 960.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only minimum FPS values recorded are at Medium settings, with 232 FPS at 1080p, 149 FPS at 1440p, and 80 FPS at 4K.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s, supported by 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo is comprehensive, covering three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 356 FPS, the Medium preset averages 273 FPS with a minimum of 232 and a maximum of 313, the High preset averages 229 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 174 FPS. This shows a clear progression from Low to Ultra, with the frame rate dropping by 182 FPS from the lowest to the highest settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 230 FPS, the Medium preset averages 176 FPS with a minimum of 149 and a maximum of 202, the High preset averages 148 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 112 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across all settings, with the Low preset losing 126 FPS, Medium losing 97 FPS, High losing 81 FPS, and Ultra losing 62 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 124 FPS, the Medium preset averages 95 FPS with a minimum of 80 and a maximum of 109, the High preset averages 79 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 61 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is again consistent, with Low losing 106 FPS, Medium losing 81 FPS, High losing 69 FPS, and Ultra losing 51 FPS. The data shows that the system can handle 4K at playable frame rates across all settings, though the Ultra preset at 61 FPS is the most demanding. The Medium preset at 4K offers a good balance, with an average of 95 FPS and a minimum of 80 FPS, ensuring a stable experience.