Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers a commanding performance in Minimum, a 2014 Third-Person Shooter. Benchmark data shows this pairing is capable of running the game at maximum settings across all tested resolutions, with average frame rates far exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data confirms that at 4K, the combo maintains an average of 61 FPS on the Ultra preset, making it a definitive choice for high-refresh-rate and high-resolution play without compromise.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 61 FPS. This is a tight margin, but it clears the playable threshold. For users who prioritize a larger frame rate cushion, the High preset offers an average of 79 FPS, while Medium runs at 95 FPS. The Low preset pushes performance to 124 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, delivering a robust 112 FPS average. This leaves significant headroom for demanding scenes. The High preset reaches 148 FPS, Medium runs at 176 FPS, and Low scales up to 230 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the combo hits its stride. The Ultra preset runs at an impressive 174 FPS average, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset delivers 229 FPS, Medium reaches 273 FPS, and the Low preset achieves a staggering 356 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 246th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the top ~7% of all configurations tested, underscoring its high-end standing. The rank reflects the balance between the i5-12400’s strong single-threaded performance and the RTX 4080’s massive graphical throughput. While the CPU is a mid-range part, its performance percentile of 72 against all CPUs indicates it is not a bottleneck at the tested settings. The GPU, with a percentile of 86 against all GPUs, provides the dominant force, ensuring the combo lands near the top of the rankings. The data shows this is not just a playable combination, but one that sits in the upper echelon of tested systems for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of scaling across resolutions and presets.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average 124 FPS.
• Medium: Average 95 FPS, with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 109 FPS.
• High: Average 79 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 61 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average 230 FPS.
• Medium: Average 176 FPS, with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 202 FPS.
• High: Average 148 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 112 FPS.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average 356 FPS.
• Medium: Average 273 FPS, with a minimum of 232 FPS and a maximum of 313 FPS.
• High: Average 229 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 174 FPS.

The data shows a consistent pattern. Moving from Low to Ultra at any resolution results in a substantial performance hit. For instance, at 1080p, the drop from Low to Ultra is from 356 FPS to 174 FPS, a reduction of over 50%. The scaling between resolutions is also significant. At Ultra settings, the average frame rate falls from 174 FPS at 1080p to 112 FPS at 1440p, and further to 61 FPS at 4K. This indicates that the RTX 4080 is the primary driver of performance, with its workload increasing predictably as pixel count rises.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data provides nearest rivals for both components, offering insight into hardware that would perform similarly.

For the Intel Core i5-12400, the nearest rivals by average benchmark score include the AMD EPYC 7643 (deltaPct -0.1), the Intel Core i7-1355U (deltaPct -0.3), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (deltaPct -0.7), and the Intel Core i3-14100F (deltaPct 0.9). The data shows that the i5-12400 performs within 1% of these processors. In practical terms, swapping to any of these CPUs would yield nearly identical frame rates in Minimum. The Intel Core i3-14100F, with a deltaPct of 0.9, is the closest match and would be a direct alternative. The AMD EPYC 7643 and Intel Core i7-1355U are also within a negligible performance margin.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER (deltaPct 0.1), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (deltaPct -1.1), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (deltaPct -2.6), and the AMD Radeon 8060S (deltaPct -2.7). The RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest alternative, performing just 0.1% better on average. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is also very close, with a deltaPct of -1.1. These alternatives would produce nearly identical performance metrics in Minimum. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S are slightly further behind, with deltas of -2.6% and -2.7% respectively, but would still offer a comparable experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the dominant component in this pairing for Minimum. This is evident from the scaling between resolutions. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 174 at 1080p to 112 at 1440p and 61 at 4K. This significant performance decline as resolution increases is a classic sign of GPU-bound behavior. The RTX 4080 is doing the heavy lifting to render the higher pixel counts.

The CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings where the frame rates are extremely high. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 356 FPS. At this level, the CPU's ability to feed the GPU becomes more relevant. The i5-12400, with a strong single-thread score of 910 in 3DMark, is capable of handling these high frame rates without becoming a severe bottleneck. However, the data suggests that the GPU is still the limiting factor in most scenarios. For example, at 1440p Medium, the average is 176 FPS, which is still a very high load for the GPU.

The verdict data confirms that the Ultra preset is playable at all resolutions, meaning the GPU has enough headroom to handle the game's maximum settings. The CPU's performance is sufficient to support these frame rates. The data does not show a scenario where the CPU's performance is the primary constraint, as the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution. In summary, the RTX 4080 is the main driver of performance, while the i5-12400 provides ample support without limiting the experience.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run the game at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows an average of 61 FPS at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 2560x1440, with an average frame rate of 112 FPS.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 356 FPS on average, while the Ultra preset achieves 174 FPS. This represents a performance increase of over 100% when using the Low preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck for this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the dominant factor. This is shown by the significant frame rate drop when moving from 1080p to 4K, which is a characteristic of GPU-bound workloads. At Ultra settings, the average FPS falls from 174 at 1080p to 61 at 4K.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested configurations?

A: This CPU and GPU pairing ranks 246th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the top ~7% of all configurations.

Q: What are the closest GPU alternatives to the RTX 4080 in this context?

A: The nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, with a deltaPct of 0.1. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is also close, with a deltaPct of -1.1. These cards would produce nearly identical performance in this game.