Minimum

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 pairing delivers a dominant performance in Minimum, placing at rank 209 out of 3712 tested combos, which puts it in the top percentile of all configurations. The data indicates that this system is heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions, but the CPU's strong multi-threaded capabilities ensure it never becomes a bottleneck, even when frame rates exceed 350 FPS.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

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. It features 20 MB of shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU scores 22,604 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,191 in single-core, with a PassMark multithread score of 25,032. Its average benchmark score of 25,292 places it at the 77th percentile of all CPUs, indicating solid mainstream performance.

The 3DMark thread scaling results show the CPU's capability curve: it scores 1,880 with 2 threads, 3,459 with 4 threads, 5,591 with 8 threads, and 7,307 with max threads. This scaling pattern suggests that while the processor has ample headroom for multi-threaded workloads, its performance gains plateau beyond 8 threads, which is typical for a 10-core design with 16 threads. For Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014, the game's engine likely leverages only a handful of threads, meaning the i5-13400F's strong single-thread performance (3,191 in Cinebench R23 single-core) is what matters most for maintaining high frame rates.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with a deltaPct of 0, the Intel Core 5 120 at -0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D also at -0.3%. This means the i5-13400F performs essentially identically to these alternatives in aggregate CPU benchmarks. However, in Minimum, the measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 369 FPS average, which is well beyond what a GPU-bound scenario would produce. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 63 FPS, indicating the CPU can easily feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

The processor's 65W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 platform are modest specifications, yet the benchmark results prove it delivers performance that rivals higher-power alternatives. The data shows no signs of CPU bottlenecking in Minimum, as even the most demanding CPU scenario (1080p Low) produces frame rates that exceed typical display refresh rates by a wide margin.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU built on a 5 nm process, featuring 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus with 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is 2617 MHz, and it packs 10,752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units. The GPU's raw compute capability is 56.28 TFLOPS FP32, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,637 and a PassMark G3D score of 36,565. This places it at the 87th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 56,083.

In the Minimum measured results, the RTX 5080 demonstrates clear scaling with settings. At 4K resolution, average FPS moves from 63 on Ultra to 82 on High, 98 on Medium, and 128 on Low. This represents a 103% improvement from Ultra to Low at 4K, showing that the GPU's rendering load varies significantly with graphical fidelity. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 8060S with a deltaPct of 0.6%, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 0.7%, and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 2.3%. The RTX 5080 performs within 2.2% of the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE, which is its closest competitor in aggregate benchmarks.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for Minimum, a game from 2014 that would not stress modern memory pools. The memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and high-resolution rendering are not hindered, which is evident from the smooth performance at 4K. The GPU's 84 ray tracing cores and 336 tensor cores are irrelevant for this title, as Minimum predates widespread ray tracing adoption, but they contribute to the card's overall benchmark scores. The data shows that at 1440p, the RTX 5080 easily exceeds 100 FPS on all settings, with Low settings hitting 238 FPS and Ultra still maintaining 117 FPS.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear resolution scaling pattern that identifies the GPU as the primary bottleneck in Minimum. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 369 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 238 FPS, a 35.5% reduction, and at 4K Low it falls to 128 FPS, a 65.3% reduction from 1080p. This steep decline with resolution is characteristic of GPU-bound performance, where the graphics card must render exponentially more pixels.

For High settings, the progression is 237 FPS at 1080p, 153 FPS at 1440p, and 82 FPS at 4K. This represents a 35.4% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 65.4% drop from 1080p to 4K. The consistency of these percentage drops across settings confirms that the scaling is resolution-driven rather than settings-driven. At Medium settings, the same pattern emerges: 283 FPS at 1080p, 182 FPS at 1440p, and 98 FPS at 4K, with drops of 35.7% and 65.4% respectively.

The Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling: 181 FPS at 1080p, 117 FPS at 1440p, and 63 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 35.4%, and the 1080p to 4K drop is 65.2%. The uniformity of these percentage drops across all four settings is striking and points directly to the GPU as the limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would remain relatively constant regardless of resolution, which is clearly not the case here.

At 1080p Low, the 369 FPS figure suggests the CPU is still capable of pushing even higher frame rates, but the GPU's rendering limits are being approached. The data does not include minimum FPS values for most settings, but the Medium setting shows 240 FPS minimum at 1080p, 155 FPS at 1440p, and 83 FPS at 4K, indicating that frame pacing remains stable even under load. The resolution scaling analysis conclusively shows that the RTX 5080 is the limiting component in this combo for Minimum, while the i5-13400F provides ample CPU headroom.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 achieves a combo rank of 209 out of 3,712 tested configurations in Minimum. This places it in the top 5.6% of all tested combos, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank indicates that this system outperforms the vast majority of alternatives, though there are 208 combos that achieve higher frame rates.

The ranking suggests that the combination is well-balanced for this game, as the CPU does not hold back the GPU's performance. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU's average score of 25,292 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with deltas of 0% to 0.4% compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, Intel Core 5 120, and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H. The GPU's average score of 56,083 is also closely matched with its rivals, showing deltas of -2.2% to 2.3% against the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE and other cards.

The combo's rank of 209 implies that there are configurations with faster CPUs or GPUs that can achieve higher frame rates in Minimum, but the measured FPS data shows this combo already exceeds 60 FPS at 4K Ultra and 369 FPS at 1080p Low. The gap between this combo and higher-ranked ones is likely due to CPU differences at very high frame rates, as the i5-13400F's single-thread score of 3,191 in Cinebench R23 may be slightly lower than top-tier processors. However, in practical terms, the performance difference is negligible for most users, as the frame rates are already well above playable thresholds.

The data indicates that this combo sits in the upper echelon of tested systems, with the GPU's 87th percentile ranking and CPU's 77th percentile ranking combining to produce a top-tier gaming experience in Minimum. The 3712 total combos include a wide range of hardware, from budget to enthusiast, and this pairing clearly sits on the higher end of the spectrum.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the Ultra preset at 1440p provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, delivering 117 FPS average. This frame rate is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the Ultra settings ensure maximum visual fidelity. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to 63 FPS, which is still playable but may not be ideal for competitive play where higher frame rates are preferred.

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p offers 369 FPS, which is suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 1440p yields 182 FPS, providing a good middle ground between quality and speed. At 4K, the High preset delivers 82 FPS, which is a reasonable compromise for users who want 4K resolution without sacrificing too much performance.

The data shows that the Medium preset at 1440p, with an average of 182 FPS and a minimum of 155 FPS, offers the most consistent frame pacing among the measured configurations. The minimum FPS values are only recorded for Medium settings, but the 155 FPS minimum at 1440p and 83 FPS minimum at 4K indicate stable performance without major frame drops. For the best experience per the measured rows, 1440p Ultra at 117 FPS is recommended, as it provides high visual quality with frame rates that exceed most displays' refresh rates. Alternatively, 1080p High at 237 FPS is excellent for competitive play, offering a significant frame rate advantage over Ultra settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves in Minimum?*

A: The highest average FPS is 369, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 63 on Ultra settings to 128 on Low settings, with High at 82 FPS and Medium at 98 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the consistent ~65% FPS drop from 1080p to 4K across all settings, which is characteristic of GPU-bound performance.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 209th out of 3,712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the top 5.6% of all tested systems.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers 117 FPS average, providing the best visual quality while maintaining high frame rates.

Q: How does the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 237 at 1080p to 153 at 1440p (a 35.4% reduction) and then to 82 at 4K (a 65.4% reduction from 1080p).