Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 is a combination built around a strong modern processor and a well-established graphics card. For a 2014 third-person shooter like Minimum, the data shows this pairing is highly dependent on resolution and graphics presets. The recorded measurements reveal a system that can deliver smooth gameplay at standard 1080p, but struggles significantly at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination covers three resolutions and four quality presets. At 3840x2160 (4K), performance is consistently below playable thresholds. The High preset averages 20 FPS, while Low reaches only 32 FPS. Medium achieves an average of 24 FPS with a minimum of 21 FPS and a maximum of 28 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 15 FPS. None of these figures approach the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating that 4K is not a viable option for this hardware in this title.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results improve but still fall short of the 60 FPS target. The Low preset comes closest with an average of 59 FPS, just one frame shy of the playable mark. High averages 38 FPS, Medium averages 45 FPS with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. The data clearly shows that while 1440p is more playable than 4K, this combination cannot maintain a consistent 60 FPS at this resolution under any preset.

At 1920x1080, the picture changes dramatically. The Low preset delivers an average of 91 FPS, providing a significant margin above the playable threshold. Medium averages 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS, making it the highest preset that consistently holds at or near 60 FPS. High averages 58 FPS, just below the threshold, while Ultra averages 45 FPS. The 1080p results show a clear progression where Medium is the sweet spot for smooth gameplay, with Low offering even more headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database rankings for Minimum, this specific combo holds position 3383 out of 3712 tested combinations. This places it in the lower percentile of all tested systems, reflecting its age and mid-range positioning. The rank of 3383 out of 3712 means that approximately 91 percent of tested combos perform better in this game. This is a direct consequence of the RX 580's age and its performance ceiling in a title that, while from 2014, still demands consistent frame rates for a smooth third-person shooter experience.

The CPU itself, the Intel Core i5-12400, ranks in the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, indicating it is a strong processor by modern standards. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD EPYC 7643 with an average score 0.1 percent lower, the Intel Core i7-1355U at 0.3 percent lower, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 at 0.7 percent lower, and the Intel Core i3-14100F at 0.9 percent higher. These benchmark scores demonstrate that the i5-12400 sits in a competitive performance band, with no single rival being more than 1 percent different in either direction.

The GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 580, ranks in the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, placing it squarely in the middle of the pack. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile at 0.1 percent lower, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER at 0.4 percent lower, the AMD Radeon 740M at 0.5 percent higher, and the AMD FirePro W5100 at 0.6 percent higher. This tight clustering around the 1 percent mark shows that the RX 580's performance is highly comparable to several other mid-range options, with none of them representing a significant step up or down.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the CPU and GPU in this game becomes clear when examining the FPS scaling across resolutions and presets. At 4K, the RX 580 is clearly the limiting factor. The difference between Low and Ultra presets is significant, from 32 FPS down to 15 FPS, which indicates that pixel throughput and fill rate are the dominant constraints. The i5-12400, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is more than capable of feeding the GPU at this resolution, so the bottleneck rests entirely on the graphics card.

At 1440p, the same pattern holds. The FPS ranges from 59 at Low to 29 at Ultra, a spread of 30 FPS that underscores how heavily the GPU is taxed by higher quality settings. The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions, where the frame rate ceiling is higher and the processor must work harder to keep up. At 1080p Low, the average of 91 FPS shows that the RX 580 can produce high frame rates when the graphical load is light, and the i5-12400's strong single-thread and multi-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 scores of 2257 single-core and 15989 multi-core, ensures it does not hold the system back.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this interpretation. Dropping from 4K to 1440p at Medium improves the average from 24 FPS to 45 FPS, and dropping further to 1080p Medium raises it to 70 FPS. This consistent improvement as resolution decreases points to the GPU as the primary performance driver. The i5-12400, with its 18 MB of shared L3 cache and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, provides ample headroom for this game, meaning that any FPS shortfall below 60 at higher resolutions is attributable to the RX 580, not the processor.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Minimum is answered clearly by the verdict data. At 1920x1080, the answer is yes, with the Low and Medium presets both qualifying as playable. The best settings at this resolution are Medium, which achieves an average of 70 FPS. This gives the player a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold while still offering improved visual quality over Low.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is no. There are no playable settings at this resolution, as even the Low preset falls one frame short with an average of 59 FPS. The lack of any playable configuration means that users with 1440p monitors would need to lower their resolution to achieve smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is also no, with no playable settings available. The highest average FPS at 4K is 32 at Low, which is far below the 60 FPS target. This combination is simply not suitable for 4K gaming in this title.

For a user targeting 1080p, this system is fully capable of running Minimum smoothly. The data supports Medium as the recommended preset, delivering an average of 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS, ensuring that even the most demanding scenes stay close to the playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering alternative hardware, the nearest rivals in the database provide useful reference points. On the CPU side, the Intel Core i3-14100F performs 0.9 percent better than the i5-12400, making it a marginally stronger option in synthetic benchmarks. The AMD EPYC 7643 is 0.1 percent slower, the Intel Core i7-1355U is 0.3 percent slower, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is 0.7 percent slower. These differences are small enough that in real-world gaming, particularly in a title like Minimum where the GPU is the limiting factor, the choice between these processors would have minimal impact on the final frame rate.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is 0.1 percent faster than the RX 580, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is 0.4 percent faster. The AMD Radeon 740M is 0.5 percent slower, and the AMD FirePro W5100 is 0.6 percent slower. The GTX 1660 SUPER, being a desktop card with a similar performance profile, would behave almost identically to the RX 580 in this game. The RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, despite being a mobile part, also sits within 1 percent of the RX 580's performance, suggesting that users upgrading from any of these cards would see very little difference in Minimum.

Best Settings per Resolution

The optimal settings for each resolution, based on the measured data, are straightforward. At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which delivers an average of 70 FPS. This provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, with the minimum FPS of 59 ensuring that the experience remains smooth throughout. Low is also playable at 91 FPS, offering a higher frame rate for users who prioritize responsiveness over visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, no preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold. The closest is Low at 59 FPS, which is technically below the playable threshold but very close. Users at this resolution would likely need to drop to 1080p to get a fully playable experience, as Medium and High at 1440p average 45 FPS and 38 FPS respectively, which are noticeably less smooth.

At 3840x2160, there is no viable preset. The best option, Low, averages only 32 FPS, which is well below the threshold for comfortable third-person shooter gameplay. The data indicates that this combination is not intended for 4K gaming, and users should not expect playable performance at this resolution.

In summary, the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 580 combination is a capable 1080p gaming system for Minimum, with Medium settings providing an average of 70 FPS. The CPU is more than sufficient for this game, and the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. Users with 1440p or 4K displays should plan on running at 1080p to achieve a smooth experience.