Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination delivers a strong performance profile for Minimum, with the data indicating that the pairing is capable of high frame rates at mainstream resolutions. The benchmark results show a clear hierarchy across resolutions, with the system providing its most fluid experience at 1920x1080, where even the most demanding preset maintains a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The measured performance data underscores a system where the GPU becomes the primary scaling factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU's solid multi-threaded throughput ensures that even at lower settings, the frame rate remains consistently elevated. This analysis will break down the specific performance metrics, compare the components to their nearest rivals, and provide a definitive answer on what settings and resolutions are viable for this hardware configuration.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data for the Intel Core i5-12400 places it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 18683. The nearest rivals in terms of average score provide a picture of comparable computational capability. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697, a delta of -0.1%, indicating near-identical performance. The Intel Core i7-1355U is similarly close with a score of 18730 (-0.3%), suggesting that in synthetic workloads, the i5-12400 trades blows with a mobile-oriented chip. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811 (-0.7%), while the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519 (0.9%), showing that the i5-12400 sits in a tightly contested performance band where no single rival holds a decisive advantage.

Switching to the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT also occupies the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27425. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close in aggregate performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile matches the RX 6700 XT almost exactly with a score of 27435 (0% delta). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, a high-end desktop card, scores 27565 (-0.5%), which is a negligible difference in the data. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell scores 27135 (1.1%), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 scores 27839 (-1.5%). For the game Minimum, this means that users with any of these rival components would experience very similar frame rates, as the underlying compute performance is statistically equivalent.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data for Minimum reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the system exhibits a massive performance headroom. With Low settings, the average FPS is 205.4, which is 73.8 frames higher than the High preset's 131.6 FPS. This wide gap suggests that at 1080p, the GPU is not the primary constraint, and the CPU's capability is sufficient to push frame rates to very high levels. The scaling from Low to Medium (156.6 FPS) and then to High (131.6 FPS) shows a clear, but non-linear, drop as the GPU workload increases.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert its role more firmly. The Low preset yields 131 FPS, which is a 36% reduction from the 1080p Low result. The High preset drops to 82.8 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 63.5 FPS. This consistent decline across all settings indicates that the RX 6700 XT is the limiting factor at this resolution, with the CPU still providing enough throughput to avoid bottlenecking. The transition from 1440p to 3840x2160 further confirms this. At 4K, the Low preset produces 69.2 FPS, a 47% drop from the 1440p Low score. The High preset at 4K yields 42.5 FPS, and the Ultra preset only 38 FPS. This data points to the GPU being the dominant component for Minimum at higher resolutions, as the CPU's performance headroom is not fully utilized when the pixel count increases.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold for each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the only playable setting is Low, which achieves an average FPS of 69.2. All other presets—Medium (54.7 FPS), High (42.5 FPS), and Ultra (38 FPS)—fall below the 60 FPS target. This makes Low the definitive choice for 4K play.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable. The highest quality setting that stays above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 63.5 FPS. This provides a significant visual upgrade over the next step down, High, which runs at 82.8 FPS, but still offers a comfortable margin above the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system has ample performance to run the Ultra preset at an average of 102.9 FPS. This is the most demanding setting and it clears the 60 FPS target by a substantial margin, indicating that the CPU and GPU combination has significant headroom for this game at this resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K resolution with the highest settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 38 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable setting at this resolution is Low, which runs at 69.2 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 2560x1440 for a balance of quality and performance?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice, as it is the most demanding setting that still maintains a playable frame rate, averaging 63.5 FPS. This is just above the 60 FPS threshold, so it is the highest quality visual option available at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD EPYC 7643 in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683, while the AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697. This represents a negligible performance difference of -0.1%, indicating that the two processors are effectively tied in aggregate compute performance.

Q: At which resolution does the GPU become the main performance bottleneck?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at 2560x1440 and above. At 1920x1080, the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra is 102.5 FPS, showing huge headroom. At 3840x2160, the difference narrows to 31.2 FPS, indicating the GPU is saturated and the resolution scaling is the dominant factor in performance.

Q: How does the Radeon RX 6700 XT perform relative to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 in this context?

A: The RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 27425, while the RTX 3090 scores 27565. This is a delta of -0.5%, meaning the RX 6700 XT is nearly identical in performance to the RTX 3090 in the aggregate benchmark data.

Q: Is the 1920x1080 Ultra preset playable with this hardware?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 achieves an average FPS of 102.9, which is significantly above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the highest quality setting available and is fully playable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact measured average FPS for each resolution and settings preset combination.

3840x2160

• High: 42.5 FPS
• Low: 69.2 FPS
• Medium: 54.7 FPS
• Ultra: 38 FPS

2560x1440

• High: 82.8 FPS
• Low: 131 FPS
• Medium: 102.1 FPS
• Ultra: 63.5 FPS

1920x1080

• High: 131.6 FPS
• Low: 205.4 FPS
• Medium: 156.6 FPS
• Ultra: 102.9 FPS

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination at 1930 out of 3712 tested system configurations for Minimum. This places the combo in the top 52% of all tested systems, indicating a mid-to-upper tier standing. The ranking reflects the balance of the i5-12400 and RX 6700 XT, which together deliver a performance level that is sufficient for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and solid 1440p play, but not the top-tier performance required for 4K gaming at high settings. This position in the rankings is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows the system excels at lower resolutions but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with demanding presets.

The Verdict

The data from the verdictByResolution field provides a clear answer on the playability of Minimum with this hardware. At 3840x2160, the system can run the game, but only with the Low preset, which achieves an average FPS of 69.2. This clears the 60 FPS threshold, making it playable, but at the cost of visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the system is fully capable of running the game at the Ultra preset, with an average FPS of 63.5. This is the highest quality setting and it remains above the playable threshold, making this resolution the sweet spot for a high-quality experience.

At 1920x1080, the system performs exceptionally well. The Ultra preset runs at an average of 102.9 FPS, providing a smooth and highly responsive experience with maximum settings. In summary, this PC can run Minimum, with the best experience being at 1080p and 1440p with Ultra settings, while 4K is limited to Low settings for a playable frame rate.