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Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, this combination delivers strong performance across every preset. Low settings produce an average of 158.2 FPS, Medium reaches 121.4 FPS, High hits 102.3 FPS, and even Ultra stays comfortably above 60 FPS at 78.9 FPS average. This is the resolution where the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combo shows its full capability, with no preset dipping below the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain solid but the gap between presets widens. Low settings average 99.8 FPS, Medium drops to 76.3 FPS, and High manages 64.1 FPS. Ultra, however, falls below the 60 FPS playable mark with an average of 50.7 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is significant: High loses about 38 FPS, and Ultra loses roughly 28 FPS, showing that pixel count heavily influences the GPU load.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 clearly struggles. Low settings average 55.9 FPS, which is just under the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 41.6 FPS, High falls to 37.8 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 24.9 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach a playable average, making this resolution unsuitable for smooth gameplay with this hardware.

The measured data includes no minimum or maximum frame time values, so all analysis relies on average FPS. The pattern across resolutions is consistent: each step up in resolution costs a substantial percentage of performance, and each preset increase at a given resolution adds a similar penalty.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU has enough headroom to keep up at lower settings. The Intel Core i5-12400 ranks in the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18683. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7643 (0.1% lower score), Intel Core i7-1355U (0.3% lower), AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (0.7% lower), and Intel Core i3-14100F (0.9% higher). This places the i5-12400 in a solid mid-to-high tier position for gaming workloads.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 sits in the 58th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15290. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (0% difference), AMD Radeon 680M (0.1% higher), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (0.6% higher), and AMD Radeon RX 7600 (0.8% higher). This GPU is a mid-range part, and its performance ceiling becomes visible when resolution increases.

The resolution scaling tells the story clearly. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is about 79 FPS (158.2 vs 78.9), which is roughly a 50% performance drop. At 2560x1440, the same preset range spans from 99.8 FPS down to 50.7 FPS, a similar proportional drop. At 3840x2160, the range is much narrower in absolute terms (55.9 to 24.9 FPS), suggesting the GPU is hitting a hard computational wall.

The CPU's role becomes more important at lower resolutions where frame rates are higher. At 1080p Low, the system produces 158.2 FPS, which requires the CPU to feed frames quickly enough. The i5-12400's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, are sufficient for this task based on the measured results. At 4K, the GPU dominates the workload, and the CPU's performance headroom is less relevant.

The preset scaling at each resolution shows that Ultra settings impose a heavy penalty that the RTX 2060 cannot absorb at higher pixel counts. The data suggests that for this game, the GPU is the limiting factor at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU is adequate throughout.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 78.9 FPS. This is the best visual quality available while remaining comfortably above the playable threshold. High settings at 1080p average 102.3 FPS, Medium hits 121.4 FPS, and Low reaches 158.2 FPS, but Ultra is the clear choice for maximum fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, averaging 64.1 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold with a small margin. Medium averages 76.3 FPS and Low reaches 99.8 FPS, but these trade visual quality for additional headroom. Ultra at 1440p averages 50.7 FPS, which falls short of playable, so High is the recommended ceiling for this resolution.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. Low averages 55.9 FPS, Medium 41.6 FPS, High 37.8 FPS, and Ultra 24.9 FPS. The database records no playable settings for 4K with this hardware, so users targeting this resolution would need to consider lower resolutions or accept sub-60 FPS performance.

The verdict data confirms these recommendations: 1920x1080 lists all four presets as playable with Ultra as the best, 2560x1440 lists High, Low, and Medium as playable with High as the best, and 3840x2160 lists no playable settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12400's nearest rivals in average benchmark score are all within 1% of its performance. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697, just 0.1% lower. The Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730, 0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811, 0.7% lower. The Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519, 0.9% higher. Any of these processors would behave nearly identically to the i5-12400 in this game, assuming the GPU remains the same.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060's nearest rivals are also tightly clustered. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 averages 15283, a 0% difference. The AMD Radeon 680M averages 15270, 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM averages 15199, 0.6% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 averages 15171, 0.8% higher. Swapping the RTX 2060 for any of these would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, with differences well within measurement noise.

When considering an alternative system, pairing any of these CPUs with any of these GPUs would yield similar results to the measured data. The i3-14100F, despite being a lower-tier part, scores 0.9% higher than the i5-12400 on average, so it would not be a downgrade in this context. Similarly, the RX 7600 and RTX 3050 OEM are statistically indistinguishable from the RTX 2060 in average GPU score.

The practical takeaway is that this performance profile is representative of a broad range of mid-range hardware from the same era. Users with any of these near-identical parts can expect the same FPS patterns across resolutions and presets.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Minimum? The answer depends entirely on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, with Ultra averaging 78.9 FPS. This is a fully playable experience at maximum settings. At 2560x1440, High settings average 64.1 FPS, which is playable, but Ultra falls to 50.7 FPS and should be avoided. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS, with the best option being Low at 55.9 FPS, which is still below the playable threshold.

The database ranks this combination at 2849 out of 3712 tested combos for this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of all possible pairings. This reflects the RTX 2060's age and mid-range positioning rather than any CPU deficiency.

For the intended question about running Minimum, the answer is yes at 1080p and 1440p with appropriate settings. At 1080p, the user can enable Ultra and enjoy smooth gameplay. At 1440p, High is the recommended ceiling. At 4K, the hardware is not sufficient for 60 FPS gameplay on any preset.

The RTX 2060's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for this game's demands at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results show the GPU running out of computational headroom. The i5-12400, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not the limiting factor in any of the measured scenarios.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Minimum at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 78.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: High settings average 64.1 FPS at 1440p, which is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. Ultra drops to 50.7 FPS and is not playable at this resolution.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even Low settings average only 55.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The database records no playable settings at 4K for this combination.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 averages 15290 in GPU benchmarks. The GTX 580 is 0% different, the Radeon 680M is 0.1% higher, the RTX 3050 OEM is 0.6% higher, and the RX 7600 is 0.8% higher. All are statistically similar.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU is the limiting factor, especially at higher presets. The i5-12400 ranks in the 72nd percentile among CPUs and provides sufficient performance. At 4K, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed, as shown by the steep FPS drop.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: Low averages 158.2 FPS, while Ultra averages 78.9 FPS. This is a difference of approximately 79 FPS, roughly a 50% reduction for maximum visual quality.