Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the Intel Arc B580 presents a balanced mid-range combination, but the data for Minimum shows that its viability depends entirely on the resolution you choose. At 1920x1080, this combo is exceptionally strong, delivering high frame rates across all settings. Moving to 2560x1440, it remains very capable, though the highest preset dips below the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, however, the pair struggles to maintain playable performance, with even the lowest settings failing to reach a consistent 60 FPS. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance across every resolution and setting, explains the CPU and GPU roles, and provides a clear verdict based on the benchmark results.

Best Settings per Resolution

The benchmark data for Minimum reveals clear performance ceilings for each resolution. The most demanding preset that keeps the average frame rate at or above 60 FPS is identified below.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the playable threshold. The highest average frame rate achieved is 55.5 FPS at Low settings, which falls short of 60 FPS. High settings yield 36.3 FPS, Medium produces 44.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 30.8 FPS. Consequently, there is no "best" playable setting at this resolution, as every option leaves the system below the target.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves significantly. The best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 66.1 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that clears the threshold. For context, Low settings run at 106.6 FPS, and Medium runs at 82.1 FPS, both also surpassing 60 FPS. Ultra, however, drops to 53.2 FPS, making it unplayable by the 60 FPS standard.

At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably. The best settings that maintain 60 FPS or higher is Ultra, which achieves an average of 79.7 FPS. This means the highest visual quality preset is fully playable. The other settings also perform well: High runs at 107.9 FPS, Medium at 127.2 FPS, and Low at 162.6 FPS. All four presets exceed the 60 FPS target, making 1920x1080 the only resolution where the full range of settings is viable.

CPU and GPU Roles

Understanding which component limits performance in Minimum requires examining how frame rates scale across resolutions and settings. The data shows that the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases, while the CPU's role is more pronounced at lower resolutions and higher frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, ranging from 79.7 FPS at Ultra to 162.6 FPS at Low. The gap between Low and Ultra is 82.9 FPS, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed by graphical settings. However, even at the lowest setting, the CPU must keep up with over 160 FPS, which suggests a significant CPU workload. The Intel Core i5-12400, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears sufficient for this task, as the frame rates remain consistently high. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a clear GPU bottleneck at higher presets, but the CPU is not limiting at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease across all settings compared to 1080p. Low settings drop from 162.6 FPS to 106.6 FPS, a reduction of 56 FPS. Ultra drops from 79.7 FPS to 53.2 FPS, a reduction of 26.5 FPS. This pattern indicates that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as the pixel count increases. The CPU's influence diminishes because the GPU cannot render frames fast enough to saturate the CPU's capabilities. The transition from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a 53.4 FPS difference, which is smaller than at 1080p, further confirming the growing GPU bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the primary constraint. The frame rates plummet to between 30.8 FPS at Ultra and 55.5 FPS at Low. The difference between Low and Ultra is only 24.7 FPS, which is the smallest gap across all resolutions. This compressed scaling suggests that the Arc B580 is struggling to fill the massive number of pixels at 4K, regardless of the graphical preset. The CPU's role is minimal here, as it can easily feed frames to the GPU, but the GPU cannot keep up. The data indicates that for this combination, the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at 4K, while the CPU plays a more balanced role at 1080p.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this analysis. At Low settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by 34.4%, and from 1440p to 4K reduces it by another 47.9%. At Ultra settings, the same transitions show reductions of 33.2% and 42.1%, respectively. These consistent drops highlight that the GPU's rendering capacity is the key variable, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom even at the highest frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for Minimum provide a comprehensive view of the system's performance. Each resolution and setting combination was tested, and the average FPS values are presented below.

3840x2160 results are uniformly below the playable threshold. At Low settings, the average FPS is 55.5. Medium settings yield 44.4 FPS. High settings produce 36.3 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 30.8 FPS. The performance degradation from Low to Ultra is 24.7 FPS, showing that even the most demanding settings only moderately impact an already low baseline.

2560x1440 shows a wide range of outcomes. Low settings deliver 106.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target. Medium settings run at 82.1 FPS, still comfortably playable. High settings achieve 66.1 FPS, narrowly clearing the threshold. Ultra settings fall to 53.2 FPS, missing the mark by 6.8 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 53.4 FPS, indicating that the GPU is heavily influenced by graphical quality at this resolution.

1920x1080 offers the best performance across the board. Low settings hit 162.6 FPS, an exceptional result. Medium settings reach 127.2 FPS. High settings produce 107.9 FPS. Ultra settings, the most demanding, still achieve 79.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 82.9 FPS, demonstrating that the Arc B580 has ample headroom at 1080p to handle even the heaviest presets.

The absence of minimum and maximum FPS values in the data means that the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. This provides a stable indicator of performance but does not capture potential frame-time spikes or drops. The average FPS figures, however, are consistent with the expected scaling patterns across resolutions and settings.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Minimum has a nuanced answer based on the benchmark results. The verdict depends on the resolution and preset, as summarized by the data.

At 1920x1080, the system runs the game with no reservations. All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—achieve average FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. The best settings, Ultra, delivers 79.7 FPS, which is 19.7 FPS above the playable threshold. This resolution is fully playable at maximum quality.

At 2560x1440, the system is largely playable but with a caveat. The playable settings include Low (106.6 FPS), Medium (82.1 FPS), and High (66.1 FPS). High is the best playable setting, exceeding 60 FPS by 6.1 FPS. Ultra, however, falls to 53.2 FPS, which is below the threshold. For a smooth experience, users should stick to High or lower at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot maintain 60 FPS at any setting. The lowest setting, Low, achieves 55.5 FPS, which is 4.5 FPS short of the target. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall further behind, with 44.4, 36.3, and 30.8 FPS, respectively. No playable settings exist at 4K, meaning the game is not suitable for this resolution with this combo.

The verdict is clear: this PC runs Minimum exceptionally well at 1920x1080, including at Ultra settings. It also handles 2560x1440 well, provided the Ultra preset is avoided. At 4K, the system falls short of the 60 FPS standard, making it unsuitable for that resolution. The data indicates a capable 1080p and 1440p machine that is not designed for 4K gaming in this title.

FAQ

Q: Can the Intel Core i5-12400 + Intel Arc B580 run Minimum at 4K?

A: No. The data shows that at 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 55.5 at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. All other settings—Medium, High, and Ultra—produce lower frame rates, ranging from 44.4 FPS down to 30.8 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The best playable setting at 2560x1440 is High, which achieves an average of 66.1 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. Low and Medium also clear the threshold, but Ultra does not, with 53.2 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, which delivers an average of 79.7 FPS. All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—exceed the 60 FPS threshold, with Low reaching as high as 162.6 FPS.

Q: Which component is the main bottleneck at 3840x2160?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck at 3840x2160. The frame rates are low across all settings, with a narrow gap between Low (55.5 FPS) and Ultra (30.8 FPS). This compressed scaling indicates that the Intel Arc B580 is unable to render enough pixels at 4K, regardless of the CPU's performance.

Q: How much faster is 1920x1080 Low compared to 3840x2160 Low?

A: At Low settings, 1920x1080 achieves 162.6 FPS, while 3840x2160 achieves 55.5 FPS. This represents a difference of 107.1 FPS, with the 1080p result being roughly 2.9 times higher.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-12400 limit performance at 1920x1080?

A: The data does not indicate a significant CPU limitation at 1920x1080. The frame rates are high across all settings, with Low reaching 162.6 FPS and Ultra at 79.7 FPS. The scaling between settings suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher presets, while the CPU handles the frame delivery effectively.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, the Intel Core i5-12400 + Intel Arc B580 combination ranks 2787 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the lower half of all configurations tested for this game, which is notable given its strong performance at 1080p. The rank reflects the combo's overall performance across all resolutions, including the weak 4K results.

The CPU itself, the Intel Core i5-12400, sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18683. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7643, which scores 18697 (0.1% higher), and the Intel Core i7-1355U, which scores 18730 (0.3% higher). The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is 0.7% ahead, while the Intel Core i3-14100F trails by 0.9%. These close margins show that the i5-12400 is competitively positioned in its class.

The GPU, the Intel Arc B580, ranks at the 68th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, which scores 23061 (0.2% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, which trails by 0.6%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is 0.7% ahead, and the NVIDIA P106-100 is 1% ahead. These figures indicate that the Arc B580 performs on par with older high-end cards, which aligns with its observed behavior in Minimum.

The combo rank of 2787 out of 3712 suggests that many other CPU-GPU pairings deliver better overall performance in this game. However, this ranking aggregates results across all resolutions, where the 4K performance drags down the overall standing. At 1920x1080, the combo's performance is notably strong, with Ultra settings running at 79.7 FPS. The ranking is a holistic measure, and users targeting 1080p or 1440p should weigh the resolution-specific data more heavily than the single aggregate rank. The data confirms that this combination is a solid choice for 1080p gaming in Minimum, a competent option for 1440p with adjusted settings, and a poor fit for 4K.