Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a wide range of performance in Minimum, a 2014 Third-Person Shooter. The benchmark data shows this pairing is overwhelmingly capable, with the lowest tested average frame rate still landing above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The RTX 4070 SUPER, which sits in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, provides the bulk of the rendering power, while the i5-12400, in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, offers sufficient throughput to avoid major bottlenecks at most settings. The data suggests this combo is far more powerful than necessary for smooth play, with the only challenge appearing at the most demanding 4K Ultra preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four settings presets, revealing a consistent pattern of high performance with headroom to spare.

At 1920x1080, the results are exceptionally high. The Low preset produces an average of 310 FPS, while High reaches 199 FPS. The Medium preset shows an average of 237 FPS, with a minimum of 202 and a maximum of 273 FPS. Interestingly, the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still delivers an average of 152 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is rarely strained, and the frame rates are well beyond what any standard display can utilize.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust. The Low preset averages 200 FPS, and High comes in at 128 FPS. The Medium preset yields an average of 153 FPS, with a minimum of 130 and a maximum of 176 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 98 FPS, a substantial drop from its 1080p counterpart but still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a clear increase in rendering load, yet the combo maintains high frame rates across the board.

At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K resolution begin to show. The Low preset still manages an average of 108 FPS, and High delivers 69 FPS. The Medium preset averages 82 FPS, with a minimum of 70 and a maximum of 95 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only configuration that falls below the playable threshold, with an average of 53 FPS. This is the single data point where the combination's performance dips under the 60 FPS line, suggesting that 4K Ultra is beyond the comfortable reach of this hardware.

The data indicates a smooth, predictable performance curve. The gap between Low and Ultra presets widens as resolution increases, from a difference of 158 FPS at 1080p to 55 FPS at 4K. This is a classic sign of a GPU-bound workload, where higher resolutions and settings place more strain on the graphics card.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve?

A: The highest recorded average frame rate is 310 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset.

Q: Can this system handle the game at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, the system can handle 4K, but not at the maximum preset. The playable settings at 3840x2160 are High, Low, and Medium, with the High preset providing the best visual quality at an average of 69 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to an average of 53 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Based on the data, the Ultra preset is fully playable at 2560x1440, achieving an average of 98 FPS. This makes it the best choice for maximizing visual quality at this resolution.

Q: How does the combo's performance rank among other tested systems?

A: This specific combo ranks 644th out of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum, placing it in the top 17.4% of all tested systems for this game.

Q: Are the frame rates stable, or is there a risk of noticeable stuttering?

A: The data includes minimum and maximum FPS values for the Medium preset. At 1920x1080, the frame rate ranges from 202 to 273 FPS, and at 2560x1440, it ranges from 130 to 176 FPS. At 3840x2160, the range is 70 to 95 FPS. These ranges suggest stable performance with no severe dips.

Q: Is the 60 FPS threshold met at all resolutions?

A: No. The 60 FPS threshold is met at all resolutions except for the 3840x2160 Ultra preset, which averages 53 FPS. All other tested settings at all resolutions exceed 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 and RTX 4070 SUPER combination holds a rank of 644 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places the system in the upper echelon of performance, roughly in the top 17.4% of all configurations tested. This ranking is a direct reflection of the hardware's benchmark scores; the GPU's average benchmark score of 43223 puts it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU's average score of 18683 places it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs.

The rank indicates that while this combo is powerful, there are still many systems that outperform it, likely those with higher-tier GPUs like the RTX 4090 or newer generations. However, for the vast majority of tested systems, this combo would be significantly faster. The high percentile scores of both components suggest a balanced pairing, where neither part is drastically underpowered relative to the other, allowing the system to perform close to its theoretical maximum.

The deltaPct values for the CPU's nearest rivals are minimal, with the AMD EPYC 7643 scoring -0.1% lower, the Intel Core i7-1355U scoring -0.3% lower, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scoring -0.7% lower. The Intel Core i3-14100F is slightly ahead at +0.9%. This indicates the i5-12400's performance is clustered with these other processors, and swapping to any of them would yield very similar CPU-bound results. The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar pattern, with the Quadro M6000 24 GB at -0.1%, the RTX 5050 Mobile at -0.1%, and the Quadro M6000 at -0.2%, all performing nearly identically.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at all tested resolutions and settings, with one notable exception. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the Ultra preset achieving an average of 152 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 98 FPS. At 3840x2160, the High, Low, and Medium presets are playable, but the Ultra preset falls short.

The highest visual quality that maintains a 60 FPS average is the High preset, which delivers 69 FPS at 4K. The system is more than capable for 1080p and 1440p gaming, even at maximum settings. For 4K gaming, users will need to use the High preset or lower to ensure a smooth experience. The Ultra preset at 4K, with its 53 FPS average, is the only setting that fails to meet the playable threshold, indicating that the game's most demanding configuration is just beyond this hardware's reach.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals the division of labor between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the system is likely CPU-bound at lower settings. The jump from Low to Ultra decreases the average FPS from 310 to 152, a reduction of 158 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is not fully saturated at lower presets, and the CPU's frame generation capability is the limiting factor.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more prominent. The frame rate drop from Low to Ultra is now 102 FPS (from 200 to 98), which is a smaller absolute drop than at 1080p. This suggests the GPU is handling more of the load, but the CPU still has enough headroom to prevent a severe bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the workload is heavily GPU-bound. The frame rate difference between Low and Ultra is only 55 FPS (from 108 to 53). The performance is now primarily dictated by the GPU's rendering capabilities, as the CPU's influence on frame rate diminishes. The fact that the Ultra preset at 4K drops below 60 FPS while the same preset at 1440p reaches 98 FPS highlights how the resolution increase shifts the bottleneck entirely to the graphics card.

In summary, the CPU is the primary limiter at 1080p with lower presets, but the GPU takes over as the dominant factor at higher resolutions and settings. This is a typical pattern for a modern, fast CPU paired with a high-end GPU.

Best Settings per Resolution

The goal is to identify the most demanding preset that still maintains a 60 FPS average. The data provides a clear answer for each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 152 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available and it performs far above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 98 FPS. This allows for maximum visual fidelity at 1440p with a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, which delivers an average of 69 FPS. While the Medium preset also works, the High preset offers better graphics at a frame rate that is still above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as its 53 FPS average falls below the playable threshold.

These recommendations ensure the most visually impressive experience while guaranteeing smooth gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering this specific CPU and GPU pairing, the nearest rivals provide insight into hardware that would perform similarly. For the Intel Core i5-12400, the closest matches in terms of average benchmark score are the AMD EPYC 7643 (-0.1%), the Intel Core i7-1355U (-0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (-0.7%). The Intel Core i3-14100F is also very close, at +0.9% higher performance. Swapping the i5-12400 for any of these processors would result in nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (-0.1%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (-0.1%), and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (-0.2%). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is also close, at -1% lower performance. These GPUs would deliver essentially the same frame rates in Minimum, making them viable alternatives if the exact RTX 4070 SUPER model is unavailable.

In practical terms, a system built with any of these alternative CPUs or GPUs would behave almost identically to the tested combo. The performance deltas are all within 1%, meaning the gaming experience, particularly the measured FPS values, would be indistinguishable. This suggests that the specific model numbers matter less than the general performance tier of the components.