Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is a formidable combination for Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. This combo ranks in the 55th percentile of all tested combinations, sitting at rank 1689 out of 3712 combos. The data indicates this is a solidly capable pairing for the game, with the measured performance suggesting that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates at higher settings, while the CPU holds its own even at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU pairing achieves a combo rank of 1689 out of 3712 tested combinations. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all possible pairings, indicating that while it is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, it comfortably outperforms a majority of tested systems. The CPU itself is no slouch; the Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7643 (avg score 18697, delta -0.1%), the Intel Core i7-1355U (avg score 18730, delta -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (avg score 18811, delta -0.7%). The Core i5-12400 also slightly edges out the Intel Core i3-14100F (avg score 18519, delta +0.9%). This shows the i5-12400 is a well-balanced performer, with its 6 cores and 12 threads providing strong multi-threaded capabilities.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT holds an average benchmark score of 26011, ranking in the 71st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all older or mobile parts, including the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (avg score 25891, delta +0.5%), AMD FirePro W7100 (avg score 25856, delta +0.6%), and AMD FirePro D700 (avg score 25842, delta +0.7%). It also leads the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (avg score 25740, delta +1.1%). This suggests the RX 6750 XT, with its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 2560 shading units, offers substantial rasterization power that is more than sufficient for a 2014 title like Minimum. The combination of a top-72nd-percentile CPU and a top-71st-percentile GPU results in a system that is well-matched for 1080p and 1440p gaming, as the measured FPS data confirms.

CPU and GPU Roles

Benchmark results show a clear shift in bottleneck behavior depending on resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the game is heavily CPU-bound at lower settings. The average FPS jumps from 214 at Low settings to 164 at Medium, a 23% drop, and then to 138 at High, another 16% drop. However, the jump from High to Ultra is only 24% (from 138 to 105 FPS), suggesting the GPU starts to become more relevant at the highest preset. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 910) is critical here to maintain those high frame rates. The i5-12400's 12 threads ensure that even at 1080p Low, where the CPU is doing most of the work, frame pacing remains stable.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts. The average FPS at Low is 138, which drops to 106 at Medium (-23%), 89 at High (-16%), and 68 at Ultra (-24%). The consistent percentage drops across each preset step indicate that both the CPU and GPU are working in tandem, with the GPU beginning to take on a more significant load. The GPU's 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 166.4 GPixel/s pixel rate become more important as the resolution increases. The data shows that the RX 6750 XT is still the limiting factor at 1440p Ultra, but the CPU is no longer the primary constraint.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the dominant component. The average FPS at Low is 74, dropping to 57 at Medium (-23%), 48 at High (-16%), and 36 at Ultra (-25%). The scaling is almost purely GPU-driven; the CPU's role is minimized. The RX 6750 XT's 13.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is being fully utilized here, and the 12 GB frame buffer is sufficient to handle the higher memory demands of 4K textures. In this scenario, the i5-12400 has more than enough headroom, and the frame rate is dictated almost entirely by the GPU's fill rate and shading power.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Low settings is 74 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. At Medium settings, the average drops to 57 FPS, and at High and Ultra, it falls to 48 FPS and 36 FPS, respectively.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming with this hardware?

A: The data shows that all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at 2560x1440. The best settings are Ultra, which delivers an average of 68 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the recommended choice for maximum visual quality.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between 1080p and 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 138. When moving to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average drops to 89 FPS. This represents a 35.5% performance decrease, which is a significant but acceptable trade-off for the increase in resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU is the more critical component, especially at Low and Medium settings. The frame rate scales from 214 FPS at Low to 164 FPS at Medium, which is a 50 FPS difference. The i5-12400's strong single-thread performance is essential to achieve these high numbers, as the GPU is not being fully taxed at this resolution.

Q: What are the minimum FPS numbers recorded for this combo?

A: The measured FPS data only includes minimum FPS values for Medium settings. At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum is 139 FPS; at 2560x1440 Medium, it is 90 FPS; and at 3840x2160 Medium, it is 48 FPS. No minimum FPS data is available for Low, High, or Ultra presets.

Q: How does this combo's GPU compare to its nearest rival in terms of benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score of 26011. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, scores 25891, which is 0.5% lower. This indicates the RX 6750 XT is slightly faster overall, but the difference is negligible in real-world gaming.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can absolutely run Minimum. The benchmark data is clear: the combination of an Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers playable frame rates at all tested resolutions, with the caveat that 4K requires a reduction in settings. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 105 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true; even Ultra settings maintain an average of 68 FPS, well above the playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the system is only playable at Low settings, where it averages 74 FPS. Medium settings at 4K dip to 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

For a game released in 2014, this hardware is overkill for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The verdict by resolution is straightforward: 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at maximum settings, while 4K is playable only at Low settings. The 12 GB of VRAM on the RX 6750 XT ensures there is plenty of memory headroom, and the i5-12400's 6 cores and 12 threads provide more than enough processing power for this title. The only scenario where a user would need to compromise is if they insist on 4K with higher than Low settings, which this combo cannot sustain above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how this combo performs across resolutions and presets. All measurements were taken with the game's built-in benchmark, and the data is marked as measured, not estimated.

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptional across the board. The Low preset delivers an average of 214 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this combo. Medium settings reduce this to 164 FPS, with a minimum of 139 FPS and a maximum of 189 FPS. High settings produce an average of 138 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 105 FPS. The wide gap between Low and Ultra (109 FPS) demonstrates the scaling of the game's graphical demands.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decrease. Low settings average 138 FPS, which is identical to the 1080p High result. Medium settings average 106 FPS, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 122 FPS. High settings produce 89 FPS, and Ultra settings average 68 FPS. The minimum FPS at 1440p Medium is 90, which is still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly, as expected. Low settings are the only playable option, averaging 74 FPS. Medium settings average 57 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 66 FPS. High settings average 48 FPS, and Ultra settings average 36 FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern: each increase in preset level reduces the average FPS by roughly 15-20%, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the goal is to find the most demanding preset that still maintains an average of at least 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear winner. It delivers an average of 105 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This means users can enable all graphical features without any concerns about playability. The High preset at 138 FPS and Medium at 164 FPS are also viable, but Ultra offers the best visual experience without sacrificing performance.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the best choice. It averages 68 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the sweet spot for 1440p, as it provides the highest visual fidelity while still maintaining smooth gameplay. The High preset at 89 FPS is a safer option if users prefer extra headroom, but Ultra is technically playable per the data.

At 3840x2160, the situation is different. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which averages 74 FPS. Medium settings drop to 57 FPS, which is below the threshold. Therefore, the best settings for 4K are Low, as it is the only preset that delivers a playable frame rate. Users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate could opt for Medium, but they would have to accept an average of 57 FPS.