Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a mid-range desktop combination that delivers playable performance in Minimum at 1080p and 1440p, but falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. The measured data indicates that this combo ranks 2703rd out of 3712 tested combinations for this specific title, placing it in the lower-mid tier of overall system performance. The CPU holds a 72nd percentile ranking among all tested processors, while the GPU sits at the 59th percentile, suggesting a reasonably balanced pairing where the graphics card is likely the primary limiter at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the Intel Core i5-12400, benchmark results place it within a tight cluster of competing processors. The nearest rival is the AMD EPYC 7643, which posts an average score of 18697, a negligible 0.1 percent difference from the i5-12400’s 18683 average. The Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730, trailing by 0.3 percent, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 reaches 18811, a 0.7 percent gap. On the other side, the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519, which is 0.9 percent lower. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, with differences far below the margin of perceptible smoothness.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, the GPU’s average benchmark score of 16129 is closely matched by several alternatives. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, a 0.7 percent difference, meaning it would perform almost indistinguishably in this game. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 16351, which is 1.4 percent higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT also scores 16361, another 1.4 percent advantage. The AMD Radeon R9 370X trails with 15862, a 1.7 percent deficit. When selecting a comparable GPU, users can expect the RTX 3060 Ti and these rivals to land within roughly two percent of each other, so swapping between them would not meaningfully alter the measured FPS figures at any resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: The Ultra preset achieves an average of 82.2 FPS at 1080p, making it the most demanding setting that clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. Lower presets also qualify, with High at 111.8 FPS, Medium at 131.4 FPS, and Low at 169 FPS.

Q: Can this combination handle 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 1440p High is 68.7, which exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. This is the best playable preset at that resolution, as Ultra drops to 52.2 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: No, none of the tested presets at 3840x2160 reach the 60 FPS threshold. The closest is Low at 58.9 FPS, followed by Medium at 42.8 FPS, High at 40.9 FPS, and Ultra at 26.7 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival in multi-threaded performance?

A: The i5-12400 scores 18683 on average, while the AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697, a difference of only 0.1 percent. This indicates virtually identical performance for this workload.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti sits at the 59th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly 59 percent of all GPUs in the benchmark database.

Q: What frame rate does the Low preset produce at 1920x1080?

A: The Low preset yields an average of 169 FPS, which is the highest measured FPS across all resolution and preset combinations in the data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 3060 Ti delivers substantial headroom above the 60 FPS target across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 169 FPS, while Medium reaches 131.4 FPS and High achieves 111.8 FPS. The Ultra preset still maintains a comfortable 82.2 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 51.4 percent reduction in frame rate, indicating that the GPU is handling the increased load without collapsing below playable levels.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance gap narrows but remains playable for most presets. Low settings produce 108.7 FPS, Medium drops to 83.4 FPS, and High settles at 68.7 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the threshold at 52.2 FPS, a 23.9 percent decrease from High. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at High settings reduces FPS from 111.8 to 68.7, a 38.6 percent loss, which is consistent with the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the combination struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings yield 58.9 FPS, just shy of the 60 FPS mark. Medium drops to 42.8 FPS, High falls to 40.9 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 26.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 32.2 FPS, showing that the GPU’s rendering capacity is severely taxed at this resolution. Notably, the gap between 1440p High and 4K High is 27.8 FPS, reinforcing that resolution scaling has a pronounced impact on this hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination ranks 2703rd out of 3712 tested system configurations for Minimum. This places the pair in the 27.2nd percentile of all combos, meaning roughly 73 percent of tested systems deliver higher average frame rates in this game. Given that the CPU ranks in the 72nd percentile and the GPU in the 59th percentile, the combo’s overall ranking is dragged down by the graphics card’s relatively lower standing. The data suggests that while the processor is capable of feeding the GPU, the RTX 3060 Ti becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions, particularly at 4K where no preset achieves 60 FPS.

The Verdict

The verdict is clear: this PC can run Minimum at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K with the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with the best being Ultra at 82.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, three presets are playable: High at 68.7 FPS, Medium at 83.4 FPS, and Low at 108.7 FPS; the best playable setting is High. At 3840x2160, no preset clears 60 FPS, with the closest being Low at 58.9 FPS. For users prioritizing frame rate, 1080p is the recommended resolution, offering headroom even on the most demanding preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 82.2 FPS. This provides a 22.2 FPS margin above the threshold, allowing for consistent smoothness even during intense scenes. At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, averaging 68.7 FPS. This leaves an 8.7 FPS buffer, which is adequate but less forgiving than the 1080p result. At 3840x2160, there is no playable preset; the highest average FPS is 58.9 at Low, which falls 1.1 FPS short of the target. Users seeking 4K would need to reduce resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component importance as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s role is more prominent, as the GPU can render frames quickly enough that processor throughput can influence the final FPS. The i5-12400’s single-thread score of 910 in 3DMark and its 2257 Cinebench R23 single-core result indicate strong per-core performance, which helps maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions where the GPU is less burdened. The 169 FPS at Low settings suggests the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s output at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the GPU’s workload increases, and the RTX 3060 Ti becomes the limiting factor. The FPS drop from Low to High is 40.3 FPS, whereas the drop from 1080p to 1440p at High is 43.1 FPS. This indicates that resolution scaling has a larger impact than preset scaling, pointing to GPU-bound performance. The CPU’s influence diminishes as the GPU takes longer to render each frame, allowing the processor to stay ahead of the demand.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the bottleneck. The performance collapse from 1440p to 4K at High settings, a 27.8 FPS loss, is steeper than the 1440p to 1080p drop of 43.1 FPS. The RTX 3060 Ti’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are simply insufficient to maintain 60 FPS at this resolution, regardless of preset. The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities, such as its 15989 Cinebench R23 multicore score, are irrelevant when the GPU cannot produce frames fast enough. Across all resolutions, the scaling pattern confirms that the RTX 3060 Ti governs playability, while the i5-12400 provides ample headroom to avoid CPU-induced stutters.