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The AMD Radeon RX 9070 paired with the Intel Core i5-12400 delivers a performance profile that is heavily dependent on resolution and graphics preset, with the data showing a clear ceiling at 4K Ultra where the combo falls short of the 60 FPS playability threshold. Across the 12 measured configurations, the system demonstrates exceptional headroom at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires preset adjustments to maintain smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its strongest results across all presets. The Low preset delivers an average of 260.6 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combination. Moving to Medium yields 204 FPS, while High drops to 169.7 FPS. The Ultra preset still maintains a robust 131.1 FPS average. All four 1080p configurations clear the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, with the lowest recorded value (Ultra) still being more than double the playability requirement.

At 2560x1440, performance remains very strong but shows expected scaling pressure. Low settings produce 169.5 FPS average, Medium reaches 130 FPS, and High delivers 110.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p records an 81 FPS average, which is approximately 38% lower than the 1080p Ultra result. Every 1440p preset stays comfortably above 60 FPS, with even the most demanding configuration (Ultra) retaining a 35% buffer over the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes significantly. The Low preset records an 88.6 FPS average, which is playable but represents a substantial drop from lower resolutions. Medium follows at 73 FPS, still above 60 FPS. However, High drops to 56.1 FPS, falling below the playability threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K records just 43 FPS, which is the weakest result in the entire dataset and roughly one-sixth of the 1080p Low score. This 4K Ultra result is 47% below the 4K Medium score, illustrating the steep cost of the highest preset at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a system that becomes progressively more GPU-bound as resolution increases, but the CPU still plays a meaningful role at lower settings. At 1080p, the scaling from Low to Ultra (260.6 to 131.1 FPS) shows a 2x performance spread, which indicates that both the CPU and GPU are being exercised heavily. The i5-12400, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides sufficient throughput to keep the RX 9070 feeding frames at these high rates.

At 1440p, the performance drop from 1080p is moderate. The Low preset falls from 260.6 to 169.5 FPS (a 35% reduction), while Ultra falls from 131.1 to 81 FPS (a 38% reduction). This relatively uniform scaling across presets suggests that the GPU is becoming the primary limiter, but the CPU still has enough headroom to maintain high frame rates. The 1440p Ultra score of 81 FPS indicates the GPU is doing most of the heavy lifting at this resolution.

At 4K, the GPU clearly dominates the performance equation. The drop from 1440p to 4K is steep across all presets: Low falls from 169.5 to 88.6 FPS (48% reduction), Medium from 130 to 73 FPS (44% reduction), High from 110.5 to 56.1 FPS (49% reduction), and Ultra from 81 to 43 FPS (47% reduction). This consistent ~45-49% scaling penalty strongly indicates that the RX 9070's rendering throughput is the bottleneck at 4K, with the i5-12400 contributing little to the performance differences between presets at this resolution.

The preset scaling within each resolution further clarifies the GPU's role. At 4K, the jump from Low to Ultra (88.6 to 43 FPS) represents a 51% performance loss, which is a larger relative penalty than at 1440p (169.5 to 81 FPS, a 52% loss) or 1080p (260.6 to 131.1 FPS, a 50% loss). These similar percentages across resolutions indicate that the graphics preset has a consistent multiplicative effect on frame rate, independent of resolution, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data for the GPU, the RX 9070's average benchmark score of 23877 places it within a tight cluster of comparable graphics hardware. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z scores 23736, which is just 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6800S scores 24063, 0.8% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile records 23628, 1.1% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170, 1.2% higher. These four rivals all fall within a 2.3% performance band centered on the RX 9070, meaning any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum at the same settings and resolution.

For the CPU, the i5-12400's average benchmark score of 18683 is flanked by several near-identical performers. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730 (0.3% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811 (0.7% higher), and the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519 (0.9% lower). These four CPUs would deliver virtually indistinguishable frame pacing in this game, particularly at 4K where the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p with Low settings, the CPU differences could become slightly more noticeable, but the deltaPct values suggest the impact would remain under 1% in aggregate benchmark terms.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers the question of whether this PC can run Minimum. At 1920x1080, all four presets are fully playable, with the Ultra preset maintaining a 131.1 FPS average — more than double the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear the threshold, with Ultra delivering 81 FPS and Low reaching 169.5 FPS. The 1440p results show that this combo has substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is conditional. The Low preset (88.6 FPS) and Medium preset (73 FPS) are playable. However, the High preset drops below 60 FPS at 56.1 FPS, and Ultra falls further to 43 FPS. The 4K playable settings are therefore limited to Low and Medium, with Medium being the highest preset that maintains playability at this resolution. For 4K gaming, users must choose between visual fidelity and frame rate, and the data shows that High and Ultra are not viable options for consistent 60 FPS gameplay.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400 + AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination capable of running Minimum at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, at 1080p and 1440p all presets exceed 60 FPS. At 4K, only Low (88.6 FPS) and Medium (73 FPS) meet the threshold; High (56.1 FPS) and Ultra (43 FPS) do not.

Q: What is the best preset for 4K gaming with this combo?

A: Medium is the highest playable preset at 3840x2160, delivering a 73 FPS average. Ultra at 4K produces only 43 FPS, which is 28% below the playability threshold.

Q: How much performance does the Ultra preset cost compared to Low at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Ultra (131.1 FPS) is 50% slower than Low (260.6 FPS). This represents the largest preset penalty within any single resolution in the dataset.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more at 1440p?

A: The GPU is the primary limiter. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 35-38% frame rate reduction across presets, which is consistent with increased GPU rendering load rather than CPU saturation.

Q: What graphics cards perform similarly to the RX 9070 in this system?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (1.2% higher score), AMD Radeon RX 6800S (0.8% higher), NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (0.6% lower), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (1.1% lower) all fall within a 2.3% performance band.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K Ultra settings in Minimum?

A: No. The 4K Ultra preset records 43 FPS, which is 28% below the 60 FPS threshold. Users seeking 4K must use Medium or Low settings to maintain playability.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks at 1116 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the 70th percentile of all configurations in the database. This ranking reflects the strong 1080p and 1440p performance, but the 4K Ultra result of 43 FPS pulls the overall standing down from what the GPU's raw potential might suggest. The rank of 1116 indicates that roughly 30% of tested combinations perform better, while 70% perform worse. Given that the RX 9070's GPU percentile is 69 and the i5-12400's CPU percentile is 72, the combo's overall rank is consistent with both components being slightly above average individually, but not top-tier in aggregate.

The large gap between the 1080p Low result (260.6 FPS) and the 4K Ultra result (43 FPS) shows that this combo's ranking varies substantially depending on the target resolution and settings. At 1080p, the performance would likely rank much higher than 1116, while at 4K Ultra it would rank considerably lower. The measured data suggests that the combo is best suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p gaming, where it can leverage its full potential.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering a 131.1 FPS average. This is the highest quality setting that remains well above 60 FPS, providing a 118% buffer over the threshold. The Low preset offers 260.6 FPS for competitive play, but Ultra provides the best balance of visual quality and performance.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also delivers the best experience at 81 FPS. This is 35% above the 60 FPS threshold, leaving enough headroom for minor frame time spikes without dropping below playability. The Medium preset offers 130 FPS for users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, but Ultra maintains both quality and smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, with a 73 FPS average. This provides a 22% buffer over the threshold. The Low preset at 88.6 FPS is available for users who want additional headroom, but Medium offers the best visual quality while maintaining playability. The High and Ultra presets at 4K are not recommended, as they fall below the 60 FPS threshold at 56.1 and 43 FPS respectively.