Minimum

This combo places 549th out of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum, putting it in the top 15% of all systems evaluated. That rank reflects a pairing where the GPU is overwhelmingly dominant—the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX sits in the 64th percentile of all GPUs, while the Intel Core i3-12100F lands in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. The result is a system that never dips below the 60 FPS playability threshold at any resolution or preset tested, with the only exception being 4K Ultra, which averages 55 FPS.

The data indicates a heavily GPU-bound configuration. At 1080p, the gap between Low (325 FPS) and Ultra (159 FPS) is 166 FPS, while at 4K the same preset swing goes from 113 FPS to 55 FPS. The CPU’s four cores and eight threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at all tested settings, as evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p Low—the most CPU-demanding scenario in terms of frame rate—the system still produces 325 FPS average. This suggests the i3-12100F is not a bottleneck, though the GPU’s enormous headroom means the CPU is effectively the limiting factor only at the very highest frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 549 out of 3712 combos, this system outperforms roughly 85% of all tested configurations for Minimum. The percentile standings of the individual components—68th for the CPU and 64th for the GPU—are close, but the measured FPS data reveals the GPU carries the load. At 1080p Medium, the combo averages 249 FPS with a minimum of 211 FPS; at 4K Medium, it still holds 86 FPS average with a 73 FPS minimum. These numbers place the system well above the 60 FPS playable threshold in every scenario except 4K Ultra.

The ranking becomes more meaningful when considering the GPU’s nearest rivals. The RX 7900 XTX scores 19410 on average, nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB (19334, +0.4%), the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (19602, -1%), and the AMD FirePro D300 (19637, -1.2%). Despite the RX 7900 XTX being a modern flagship, its benchmark average places it in the same performance band as these older or lower-tier cards—a signal of how Minimum’s engine scales with raw throughput rather than modern features. The CPU, meanwhile, sits within 1.1% of the Intel Core i7-1250U and within 0.7% of the Intel Core 5 120UL, confirming that the i3-12100F’s 4-core/8-thread design is adequate for this title’s demands.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals by average benchmark score are the Intel Core 3 N355 (13492, 0% delta), Intel Core i5-9500 (13452, +0.3%), Intel Core 5 120UL (13594, -0.7%), and Intel Core i7-1250U (13351, +1.1%). Any of these processors would deliver near-identical frame rates in Minimum when paired with the same GPU, as the game’s CPU load is modest. The i5-9500, despite being older, matches the i3-12100F within 0.3%—meaning users upgrading from that chip would see no measurable difference.

On the GPU side, the RX 7900 XTX’s nearest rivals are the GTX 1060 3 GB (+0.4%), Quadro K5200 (-1%), FirePro D300 (-1.2%), and NVIDIA TITAN Xp (+1.2%). The TITAN Xp is the closest high-end alternative, and it would produce nearly identical FPS in Minimum. The GTX 1060 3 GB, despite having only 3 GB of VRAM, scores within 0.4% of the RX 7900 XTX in average benchmarks—though the 24 GB of GDDR6 on the AMD card provides far more headroom for texture-heavy scenes, which may not be captured by the aggregate score. For practical purposes, any of these GPUs would deliver playable frame rates, but the RX 7900 XTX’s 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 61.39 TFLOPS FP32 performance give it a clear edge in sustained load scenarios.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear resolution-dependent shift in which component matters more. At 1920x1080, the GPU is so powerful that the CPU becomes the constraint: scaling from Low (325 FPS) to Ultra (159 FPS) produces a 166 FPS drop, but even at Ultra the system delivers 159 FPS. The i3-12100F’s single-thread score of 893 in 3dmark and 1674 in Cinebench R23 is sufficient to drive these frame rates, but the 4-core limit means the CPU cannot push beyond roughly 325 FPS in this title.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert dominance. Low runs at 209 FPS, Medium at 160 FPS, and Ultra at 103 FPS—a 106 FPS spread across presets. The CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases, since each frame requires more GPU work. At 3840x2160, the GPU is entirely the bottleneck: Low (113 FPS), Medium (86 FPS), and High (72 FPS) all stay above 60 FPS, but Ultra drops to 55 FPS. The 4K results show only a 58 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, indicating the GPU is saturated regardless of preset.

The practical takeaway: at 1080p, the i3-12100F limits peak frame rates; at 1440p and 4K, the RX 7900 XTX determines performance. For users targeting 1080p high-refresh monitors, a stronger CPU would unlock higher FPS, but for 1440p or 4K gaming, the current CPU is more than adequate.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Minimum at playable frame rates across nearly all tested configurations. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous:

• 3840x2160: High (72 FPS), Medium (86 FPS), and Low (113 FPS) all clear the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra falls short at 55 FPS average.
• 2560x1440: All four presets—Ultra (103 FPS), High (135 FPS), Medium (160 FPS), and Low (209 FPS)—are comfortably above 60 FPS.
• 1920x1080: Every preset exceeds 60 FPS by a wide margin, from Ultra (159 FPS) to Low (325 FPS).

The only non-playable configuration is 4K Ultra, which averages 55 FPS—just 5 FPS below the threshold. Given that High at 4K delivers 72 FPS, users can achieve smooth gameplay at 4K by dropping one preset level. The system is otherwise capable of max settings at 1440p and 1080p, making it a strong choice for high-resolution gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 113 FPS average
• Medium: 86 FPS average, 73 FPS minimum, 99 FPS maximum
• High: 72 FPS average
• Ultra: 55 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 209 FPS average
• Medium: 160 FPS average, 136 FPS minimum, 184 FPS maximum
• High: 135 FPS average
• Ultra: 103 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 325 FPS average
• Medium: 249 FPS average, 211 FPS minimum, 286 FPS maximum
• High: 209 FPS average
• Ultra: 159 FPS average

The minimum FPS data is only provided for Medium settings, but those figures (73 FPS at 4K, 136 FPS at 1440p, 211 FPS at 1080p) indicate the system maintains consistent frame pacing without severe dips. The absence of min/max data for other presets suggests the benchmark harness recorded only averages, but the Medium values demonstrate headroom above the 60 FPS floor even in worst-case frames.

Best Settings per Resolution

• 3840x2160: High is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 72 FPS. Medium (86 FPS) is also viable, but High offers better visual quality while remaining playable.
• 2560x1440: Ultra is fully playable at 103 FPS average, making it the best choice for maximum visual fidelity.
• 1920x1080: Ultra runs at 159 FPS average, providing the highest settings without any performance compromise.

At 4K, users must choose between High (72 FPS) and Medium (86 FPS); Ultra is not playable. At 1440p and below, Ultra is the recommended preset, as the system maintains well above 60 FPS even at maximum settings.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K Ultra?*

A: No. The 4K Ultra preset averages 55 FPS, which is 5 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable 4K setting is High at 72 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system?

A: At 2560x1440, the system runs Ultra at 103 FPS average, offering the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1920x1080, Ultra reaches 159 FPS, but the CPU limits peak frame rates.

Q: How does the RX 7900 XTX compare to its nearest GPU rival in this game?

A: The RX 7900 XTX (average score 19410) performs within 1.2% of the NVIDIA TITAN Xp (19177) and within 0.4% of the GTX 1060 3 GB (19334). All three would produce nearly identical FPS in Minimum.

Q: Is the Intel Core i3-12100F a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the system achieves 325 FPS, which suggests the CPU is the limiting factor at extreme frame rates. However, at 1080p Ultra (159 FPS), the GPU is more constrained, so the CPU is not a practical bottleneck for typical settings.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p Medium?

A: The system averages 160 FPS at 1440p Medium, with a minimum of 136 FPS and a maximum of 184 FPS, based on the measured data.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS?

A: Only at 4K Ultra (55 FPS average). All other tested combinations—across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K at Low, Medium, and High—maintain averages above 60 FPS. The lowest recorded minimum is 73 FPS at 4K Medium.