Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX delivers a very strong performance profile for Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Benchmark data shows this combination provides a playable experience across all tested resolutions, with high frame rates at 1440p and 1080p, though 4K Ultra settings require some adjustment to maintain 60 FPS. The measured results indicate a clear hierarchy where lower resolutions yield dramatically higher average frame rates, and the system's overall rank places it in the upper tier of tested configurations.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, at 4K (3840x2160), the system achieves playable performance on High, Low, and Medium settings. The average FPS at High is 69.9, at Medium is 86.6, and at Low is 112.2. Ultra settings at this resolution drop to 53.0 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the maximum preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, all four tested presets are playable. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 100.5 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold. This makes Ultra the best settings choice at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683, placing it in the 72nd percentile among all CPUs. It is nearly identical in performance to the AMD EPYC 7643, which scores 18697 (a -0.1% difference), and the Intel Core i7-1355U at 18730 (-0.3%). It is slightly ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100F, which scores 18519 (a 0.9% delta).

Q: What is the GPU's performance ranking relative to other graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has an average benchmark score of 19410, placing it in the 64th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB, scores 19334, which is a 0.4% difference. The NVIDIA TITAN Xp scores 19177, putting it 1.2% behind the RX 7900 XTX.

Q: What are the best settings for 1080p gaming with this combo?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 160.0 FPS, which is the highest preset tested and remains far above the 60 FPS threshold. All lower presets (High, Medium, Low) also exceed 60 FPS, with Low reaching 322.4 FPS.

Q: How does this system rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX ranks 577th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the top 15.5% of all configurations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data for Minimum shows a clear pattern where the GPU is the primary driver of frame rate scaling across resolutions, but the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 162.4 FPS (322.4 vs 160.0), indicating that the graphics card is heavily utilized even at lower presets. The CPU's 12 threads and 6 cores, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, are sufficient to feed the GPU at these high frame rates, as evidenced by the system reaching 322.4 FPS at 1080p Low.

When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average frame rates across all presets drop by roughly 35% (e.g., Ultra goes from 160.0 to 100.5 FPS). This scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the RX 7900 XTX's 24 GB of GDDR6 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors. At 4K, the performance gap widens further: Ultra settings fall to 53.0 FPS, a 47% reduction from 1440p Ultra, while Low settings still manage 112.2 FPS. The data suggests that at 4K, the GPU's compute resources (61.39 TFLOPS FP32) are strained by the pixel count, whereas the CPU's role diminishes as frame rates drop below 120 FPS. Overall, the RX 7900 XTX is the dominant component for this game, with the i5-12400 providing adequate headroom at all tested settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, benchmark results show that the Intel Core i5-12400 is effectively matched by several other processors. The AMD EPYC 7643, a server-class chip, has an average score of 18697, which is within 0.1% of the i5-12400's 18683. The Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730, a 0.3% difference, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811, a 0.7% delta. The Intel Core i3-14100F trails slightly with a score of 18519, putting it 0.9% behind. In gaming scenarios for Minimum, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance, as the game's requirements are modest relative to their capabilities.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is closely matched by the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB, which has an average score of 19334, a 0.4% difference. The NVIDIA Quadro K5200 scores 19602 (1.0% higher), and the AMD FirePro D300 scores 19637 (1.2% higher). The NVIDIA TITAN Xp is the closest lower performer at 19177, which is 1.2% behind. While these rivals may have different memory capacities or architectures, their benchmark scores suggest they would produce very similar frame rates in Minimum at the same settings and resolutions. For practical purposes, a user moving from any of these GPUs to the RX 7900 XTX would see negligible performance changes in this specific title.

The Verdict

This PC can definitively run Minimum with playable frame rates at all tested resolutions, provided the right settings are selected. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra maintains an average FPS above 60, with Ultra hitting 160.0 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true: Ultra averages 100.5 FPS, and even the most demanding settings are comfortably playable. At 3840x2160, the system remains playable on High (69.9 FPS), Medium (86.6 FPS), and Low (112.2 FPS) presets. However, Ultra at 4K falls short of the 60 FPS threshold, averaging only 53.0 FPS. Therefore, the verdict is that this combo clears 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p across all presets, and at 4K it clears 60 FPS up to the High preset. The data confirms that this is a capable configuration for the game, with performance headroom at lower resolutions and a need for settings adjustments only at 4K Ultra.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 160.0 FPS. This is the recommended setting for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best choice, achieving an average of 100.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. For 3840x2160, the highest playable preset is High, with an average of 69.9 FPS. While Medium (86.6 FPS) and Low (112.2 FPS) offer higher frame rates, High provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance at 4K. It is notably dropping from High to Medium at 4K yields a 16.7 FPS increase, which may be preferable for users prioritizing frame rate stability over image quality. At 1080p, the jump from Ultra to High reduces the average FPS from 160.0 to 207.9, so Ultra is clearly the optimal setting for most users.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX combination ranks 577th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the top 15.5% of all configurations. This rank reflects the system's ability to handle the game's demands across multiple resolutions, with particularly strong performance at 1080p and 1440p. The CPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 64th percentile ranking among all graphics cards contribute to this solid overall position. The measured frame rates show that this combo outperforms the majority of tested systems, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU's high pixel throughput and the CPU's sufficient single-thread performance (single-core score of 910 in 3DMark) combine to produce excellent results. At 4K, the system still performs admirably, though the rank suggests that some other combinations may hold a slight edge in the most demanding scenarios, as indicated by the 4K Ultra setting falling below 60 FPS. Overall, this is a well-balanced pairing that delivers a smooth experience for Minimum across all common gaming resolutions.