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This pairing of an Intel Core i3-12100F with an AMD Radeon RX 9070 produces a wide spread of frame rates, depending heavily on resolution and settings. The data shows the GPU is the dominant factor, but the CPU’s four cores can still deliver high frame rates. At 1080p, this combo is overwhelmingly fast, while at 4K, users will need to manage settings carefully; the RX 9070’s raw power is clear, but the 16 GB frame buffer and RDNA 4.0 architecture are put to good use here.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets. All figures are average FPS, with no minimum or maximum frame data provided.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results show a steep performance curve as settings increase. On the Low preset, the combo averages 90.3 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Moving to Medium drops the average to 70.5 FPS, still playable but with less headroom. The High preset averages 56.8 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS line, and the Ultra preset dips further to 41.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 48.5 FPS, indicating that at 4K, the most demanding settings are not viable for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the situation improves dramatically. The Low preset averages 167.7 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. The Medium preset delivers 129.1 FPS, while High still manages 109.2 FPS. Even the Ultra preset stays above the line with 84.9 FPS. From Low to Ultra, the drop is 82.8 FPS, but every setting clears the 60 FPS mark, making 1440p a sweet spot for this combo.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the numbers are exceptionally high. The Low preset reaches 259.7 FPS, which is over four times the playable threshold. The Medium preset averages 202.6 FPS, and High delivers 171.8 FPS. The Ultra preset still produces 126.9 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS requirement. The spread from Low to Ultra is 132.8 FPS, but even the lowest result here is far beyond what is needed for smooth gameplay.

In summary, the data indicates that this system is most consistent at 1440p and 1080p, where all presets are playable. At 4K, only Low and Medium settings meet the 60 FPS threshold, with High and Ultra falling short.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K with the High preset?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 56.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. You would need to drop to Medium (70.5 FPS) or Low (90.3 FPS) to stay above that line.

Q: What is the best 1440p preset for this combo?

A: The Ultra preset is the best option at 2560x1440, as it delivers 84.9 FPS average. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, and the data shows that all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the RX 9070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in this context?

A: The RX 9070’s average benchmark score is 23877. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z, scores 23736, which is 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6800S scores 24063, which is 0.8% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile scores 23628, which is 1.1% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170, which is 1.2% higher.

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

A: The benchmark data does not show a bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, the combo averages 126.9 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score is 893, and its max-thread score is 4023, indicating it can handle the load without holding back the GPU in this game.

Q: What is the playable threshold and how does it apply to this game?

A: The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium settings meet this requirement. At 2560x1440 and 1920x1080, all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) meet or exceed this threshold.

Q: How many total combos does this system rank against?

A: This combo ranks 1150 out of 3712 total combos tested for this game. This places it in the top 31% of all tested configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide a sense of what other hardware would behave similarly in this system. For the Intel Core i3-12100F, the closest matches by average benchmark score are the Intel Core 3 N355 with a score of 13492 and a delta of 0%, and the Intel Core i5-9500 with a score of 13452 and a delta of 0.3%. The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, which is -0.7% different, and the Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351, which is 1.1% different. These processors would likely produce similar CPU-bound results, though the Core i3-12100F’s Alder Lake architecture and 4.30 GHz boost clock give it a specific edge in single-threaded tasks, as seen in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1674.

For the AMD Radeon RX 9070, the nearest GPU rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z with a score of 23736 and a delta of 0.6%, and the AMD Radeon RX 6800S with a score of 24063 and a delta of -0.8%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile scores 23628, which is 1.1% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170, which is -1.2% different. In practice, swapping the RX 9070 for one of these cards would yield similar FPS numbers within a small margin, though the RX 9070’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth provide more headroom for high-resolution textures.

If you were to build a similar system, pairing the Core i3-12100F with a GPU in the RX 6800S or RTX 2080 SUPER performance class would produce comparable results. The ranking data shows this combo sits at 1150 of 3712, meaning there is a wide field of systems that perform similarly.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Minimum at all three tested resolutions, but the settings ceiling varies. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with the best playable preset being Medium at 70.5 FPS average. High and Ultra are not playable, as they fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system is fully playable across all presets. The best setting is Ultra, which delivers 84.9 FPS average. This is the highest quality preset that still clears the 60 FPS line, and the data shows there is no need to compromise at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system is also fully playable across all presets. The best setting is Ultra, which averages 126.9 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold, so users can max out the game without any concerns.

In short, the verdict is clear: for a 60 FPS experience, this combo works at 4K with reduced settings, and it works at 1440p and 1080p with everything maxed out.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank in game is 1150 out of 3712 total tested combos. This places the Intel Core i3-12100F + AMD Radeon RX 9070 in the upper third of all configurations tested for Minimum. The percentile data for the individual components supports this: the CPU sits at the 68th percentile against all CPUs, and the GPU sits at the 69th percentile against all GPUs. These are closely matched percentile positions, suggesting a balanced pairing where neither component drastically outperforms the other in this benchmark context.

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 13494, while the GPU’s average benchmark score is 23877. The GPU is clearly the stronger component in raw compute, which aligns with the FPS results showing that resolution and settings have a larger impact on frame rates than CPU load. The rank of 1150 means that roughly 2562 other combos performed worse, while 1150 performed better, giving this system a solid mid-to-upper tier standing for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

For users targeting a stable 60 FPS, the best settings per resolution are as follows:

• 3840x2160 (4K): The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which averages 70.5 FPS. This provides a 10.5 FPS buffer over the threshold. The Low preset is also playable at 90.3 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality while still maintaining smooth performance.

• 2560x1440 (1440p): The most demanding playable preset is Ultra, which averages 84.9 FPS. This gives a 24.9 FPS buffer over the threshold, and since all presets are playable here, there is no reason to dial down from Ultra.

• 1920x1080 (1080p): The most demanding playable preset is Ultra, which averages 126.9 FPS. This provides a 66.9 FPS buffer, making it the clear choice for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing frame rate.

In all cases, the data shows that the system has enough headroom at 1440p and 1080p to run the game at its highest settings, while 4K requires a step down to Medium for a consistent 60 FPS experience.