Minimum

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers a wide range of performance in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. The benchmark data shows that this combination is highly capable at standard resolutions, but begins to show its limits when pushed to 4K with higher presets. The measured frame rates indicate a system that can comfortably handle high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p, while still providing a smooth experience at 1440p with maximum settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data for this combo covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a clear picture of its scaling behavior. All figures are average FPS, as minimum and maximum frame time data was not captured in this dataset.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across the board. On the Low preset, the average frame rate reaches 204.1 FPS, which is more than triple the 60 FPS playability threshold. Moving to Medium drops the average to 159 FPS, still an extremely high level of fluidity. The High preset yields 128.9 FPS on average, which remains well above the threshold for competitive play. Finally, the Ultra preset produces an average of 103.1 FPS, demonstrating that even at maximum settings, the system has substantial headroom for high refresh rate displays.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected impact of additional pixel count. The Low preset averages 129.5 FPS, which is still far beyond the 60 FPS requirement. The Medium preset drops to 99.1 FPS on average, while High produces 85.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 62.7 FPS, which barely clears the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this is the upper boundary for maximum quality settings at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the system's limits become apparent. The Low preset averages 70.6 FPS, which is playable but with less headroom than lower resolutions. The Medium preset drops to 52.9 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS playability threshold. High averages 46 FPS, and Ultra produces just 35.4 FPS. These results clearly show that 4K gaming requires significant compromises in visual quality for this hardware combination.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for how other hardware would behave in this configuration. The Intel Core i3-12100F sits at the 68th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 13494. Its closest performance match is the Intel Core 3 N355, which scores 13492 (a 0% difference). The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452 ( 0.3% slower), while the Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594 (0.7% faster). The Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351 ( 1.1% slower). In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame pacing and minimum FPS characteristics in Minimum, meaning the choice between them would have negligible impact on the measured averages.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks at the 72nd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 27425. The closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile, which scores 27435 (a 0% difference). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 scores 27565 (0.5% faster), while the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell scores 27135 (1.1% slower). The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 scores 27839 (1.5% faster). These deltas are all within a narrow band, so swapping the RX 6700 XT for any of these alternatives would yield essentially identical frame rates at every resolution and preset tested. The practical takeaway is that the system's performance profile is well-established and not an outlier compared to its direct competitors.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 1970th out of 3712 total tested combos for Minimum. This places the system in the top 53% of all configurations tested, meaning it outperforms more than half of the hardware combinations in the database. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component acts as a severe bottleneck at the resolutions where the game is playable.

This mid-pack ranking is consistent with the measured frame rates. At 1080p and 1440p, the combo delivers performance that would satisfy most gamers, but it does not reach the upper echelon of results achieved by high-end modern CPUs paired with flagship GPUs. The ranking also indicates that while the RX 6700 XT is a strong GPU, it is not in the top tier of graphics cards, and the i3-12100F, while efficient, is a budget-oriented processor. The combination is greater than the sum of its parts at lower resolutions but falls behind more expensive setups at 4K.

The Verdict

Based on the verdict data by resolution, this PC can run Minimum at 60 FPS or higher under specific conditions. The playability threshold is set at 60 FPS for this analysis.

At 3840x2160, the only playable setting is Low, which averages 70.6 FPS. This clears the threshold but leaves minimal headroom for frame drops during intense action sequences. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS and are not recommended for a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable. The Ultra setting averages 62.7 FPS, which is the best visual quality available while staying above the threshold. This makes 1440p the sweet spot for this combo, as it allows for maximum settings with acceptable performance.

At 1920x1080, all presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging 103.1 FPS. This resolution provides the most comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, making it ideal for high refresh rate monitors.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling of frame rates across resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role, as the GPU is not fully saturated at lower pixel counts. The jump from Low to Ultra at this resolution reduces the average FPS from 204.1 to 103.1, a drop of approximately 49%. This indicates that the GPU is still the primary limiter, but the i3-12100F's four cores and eight threads are sufficient to feed the GPU without creating a bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more dominant. The performance drop from Low to Ultra is from 129.5 to 62.7 FPS, a reduction of roughly 52%. This slightly larger percentage drop suggests that the GPU's rendering workload is increasing faster than the CPU's ability to keep up, but the i3-12100F still holds its ground. The fact that Ultra remains playable at 62.7 FPS indicates that the CPU is not severely limiting the system at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The Ultra preset averages just 35.4 FPS, while Low reaches 70.6 FPS. The massive difference between presets is driven entirely by the GPU's pixel processing throughput. The CPU's influence diminishes at this resolution because the frame rate is so low that the processor has ample time to prepare frames. The data shows that the RX 6700 XT is the component that determines whether the game hits 60 FPS at 4K, while the i3-12100F becomes largely irrelevant at this extreme resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

The optimal settings are determined by the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, which achieves an average of 70.6 FPS. This is the only preset that clears the threshold, and it does so with a modest margin. Players at 4K will need to accept minimal visual quality to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, averaging 62.7 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available and it still meets the playability threshold, though the margin is thin. For those who prefer a more stable frame rate, dropping to High at 85.8 FPS would provide a much larger safety buffer.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, averaging 103.1 FPS. This provides both maximum visual quality and a frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the ideal configuration for most users. The high average also suggests that the system could handle even more demanding scenarios, such as multiplayer battles or scenes with heavy particle effects, without dropping below the playable threshold.