Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a robust gaming experience in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. Benchmark data measured across three resolutions and four quality presets shows that this combination is capable of high refresh rate gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a modest reduction in settings to maintain smooth performance. The data set includes average FPS figures for every preset at each resolution, with the 60 FPS playable threshold serving as the primary reference point for the analysis below.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces exceptional frame rates across all settings. The Low preset leads with an average of 251.5 FPS, followed by Medium at 189 FPS and High at 161.3 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still achieves an average of 119.6 FPS. These results indicate that the system is heavily GPU-limited at this resolution, with the CPU providing ample headroom for the RX 7800 XT to operate at its full potential.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows a predictable decline due to the increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 161.6 FPS, Medium drops to 121.8 FPS, and High settles at 106.2 FPS. The Ultra preset produces an average of 78.1 FPS, which still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows roughly a 35-40% reduction in average FPS across presets, consistent with the 78% increase in pixel count.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more demanding. The Low preset averages 84 FPS, Medium averages 63.4 FPS, and High averages 58.6 FPS, which falls just short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset averages 40.7 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay at this resolution. The transition from 1440p to 4K represents a 2.25x increase in pixels, and the frame rate data reflects this pressure, with even the Medium preset barely maintaining playability.

The min and max FPS values are not provided in the data, so this analysis relies exclusively on average frame rates. The absence of these metrics means that frame pacing and stutter behavior cannot be assessed, but the average figures alone demonstrate a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data for the CPU and GPU provides context for how this combo compares to other hardware configurations. The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD EPYC 7643, scores 18697 with a deltaPct of -0.1%, meaning the i5-12400 is effectively tied with this server-class chip. The Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730 with a deltaPct of -0.3%, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811 with a deltaPct of -0.7%. The Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519 with a deltaPct of 0.9%, indicating the i5-12400 is slightly ahead of this lower-tier desktop part.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT has an average benchmark score of 11627, placing it in the 51st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, which scores 11680 with a deltaPct of -0.5%, meaning the RX 7800 XT trails this older card by a negligible margin in aggregate benchmarks. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500M scores 11528 with a deltaPct of 0.9%, placing it slightly behind. The NVIDIA Tesla K20c scores 11479 with a deltaPct of 1.3%, while the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT scores 11842 with a deltaPct of -1.8%, indicating the RX 7800 XT is slightly behind this entry-level card in the average score metric.

These rival comparisons are based on synthetic benchmark averages rather than in-game performance, so actual Minimum frame rates may differ. However, the data suggests that the CPU has ample computational headroom, while the GPU sits in a mid-pack position relative to its immediate competitors.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU remains largely secondary throughout. At 1920x1080, the frame rate differences between presets are substantial — from 251.5 FPS at Low to 119.6 FPS at Ultra — which reflects the GPU's workload scaling with visual complexity. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, provide sufficient processing power to avoid limiting these frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the scaling pattern continues: Low averages 161.6 FPS, Medium 121.8 FPS, High 106.2 FPS, and Ultra 78.1 FPS. The proportional drop from Low to Ultra is approximately 52%, which is consistent with the GPU handling the majority of the rendering load. The CPU's role diminishes further, as the higher resolution reduces the number of frames the CPU needs to prepare per second.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance becomes even more pronounced. The Low preset averages 84 FPS, Medium 63.4 FPS, High 58.6 FPS, and Ultra 40.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is now 43.3 FPS, and the inability of even High to sustain 60 FPS demonstrates that the RX 7800 XT's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed to their limits. The CPU's contribution is negligible at this resolution, as the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the sole limiting factor.

The scaling between resolutions and presets confirms that this is a GPU-bound configuration for Minimum. The CPU's benchmark scores — such as the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15989 and single-core score of 2257 — indicate it is more than capable of feeding the GPU at all tested settings.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Minimum effectively, but the playable settings vary by resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset achieves 119.6 FPS, providing a fully playable experience with maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain playable. The Ultra preset averages 78.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for high-detail gameplay at this resolution without compromise.

At 3840x2160, only the Low and Medium presets are playable. The Medium preset averages 63.4 FPS, which narrowly clears the threshold, while High drops to 58.6 FPS and Ultra falls to 40.7 FPS. For 4K gaming, users must accept Medium settings to maintain smooth performance.

The verdictByResolution data explicitly lists the playable settings for each resolution, confirming that the system can handle the game at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, while 4K requires a reduction to Medium. The 60 FPS playable threshold is met in all but the most demanding 4K configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 119.6 FPS. This provides the highest visual fidelity while maintaining a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold, offering a substantial margin for dips in demanding scenes.

For 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra with an average of 78.1 FPS. This configuration delivers the full feature set of the game while keeping frame rates comfortably above 60 FPS. The 18.1 FPS margin ensures that most gameplay remains smooth, though heavy action sequences may occasionally approach the threshold.

For 3840x2160, the best settings are Medium with an average of 63.4 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable, but the margin above 60 FPS is only 3.4 FPS, leaving little room for frame rate fluctuation. Users seeking a more stable 4K experience may prefer the Low preset at 84 FPS, which offers a larger safety margin.

The best settings per resolution reflect the GPU's limitations at 4K, where the RX 7800 XT cannot sustain high-end presets. At lower resolutions, the hardware is sufficiently powerful to run the game at maximum quality.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database for Minimum, this combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT ranks 1298 out of 3712 tested combos. This places it in roughly the 65th percentile of all configurations tested for this game, indicating that it outperforms the majority of systems while not being among the absolute top performers.

The ranking reflects the balanced nature of this pairing. The CPU's 72nd percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 51st percentile among all graphics cards combine to produce a system that handles the game well at mainstream resolutions. The rank of 1298 suggests that many higher-end configurations — likely featuring more powerful GPUs — achieve better results, particularly at 4K where the RX 7800 XT's mid-pack position becomes evident.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: No. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the system averages 40.7 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable 4K preset is Medium, which averages 63.4 FPS.

Q: What is the performance at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, the system averages 119.6 FPS. This is the highest playable settings configuration at this resolution and provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683, which is within 0.9% of its closest rivals. It trails the AMD EPYC 7643 by 0.1% and the Intel Core i7-1355U by 0.3%, while leading the Intel Core i3-14100F by 0.9%.

Q: Is the GPU a bottleneck at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, even the Ultra preset averages 78.1 FPS, so the GPU is not a limiting factor for playability. However, the frame rate difference between Low (161.6 FPS) and Ultra (78.1 FPS) indicates the GPU is heavily utilized at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 is the best choice, averaging 78.1 FPS. This provides maximum visual quality while remaining above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the GPU rank among all tested graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT has a percentile ranking of 51 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 11627. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, scores 11680, a delta of -0.5%.