Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014. The measured data shows this combination is not merely capable of running the game, but thoroughly dominates it across all tested resolutions and presets. The benchmark results indicate a system with massive headroom, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all tested GPUs and the CPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs create a balanced pairing that never appears to bottleneck in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The performance data for this combination is robust, with average frame rates that frequently exceed the refresh rates of most monitors. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system produces staggering numbers. The Low preset averages 354.1 FPS, while the Medium preset reaches 272.5 FPS. Moving to High, the average drops to 226.6 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 171.7 FPS. These figures suggest the CPU is the limiting factor at this resolution, as the frame rates are high enough to stress the 6-core/12-thread i5-12400.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptional, with the GPU beginning to take on more responsibility. The Low preset averages 231.1 FPS, dropping to 177.1 FPS on Medium. High settings still yield 148.2 FPS, while Ultra averages 111.6 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent reduction of roughly 35% across presets, indicating the RTX 4080 SUPER has ample bandwidth and processing power to handle the increased pixel count without a dramatic performance cliff.

The 3840x2160 (4K) results demonstrate the true capability of the RTX 4080 SUPER. The Low preset averages 124.3 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium yields 91.4 FPS, and High produces 78.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, which places the maximum load on the GPU, averages 60.4 FPS, landing just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows that even at 4K with all settings maxed, this combination does not drop below the playable threshold, though it has far less headroom than at lower resolutions.

The gap between presets at each resolution is consistent. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 63.9 FPS, representing a 51% reduction in performance. At 1440p, that gap widens to 119.5 FPS, and at 1080p, it expands to 182.4 FPS. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences at lower resolutions, while the CPU becomes more relevant as resolution decreases.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the data identifies the most demanding preset that still maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 171.7 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom for frame rate dips and ensures a smooth experience on any 144Hz or even 165Hz monitor.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again qualifies as the best settings, with an average of 111.6 FPS. This comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold and provides enough performance for high-refresh-rate 1440p displays, though it would not fully saturate a 240Hz panel.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset also achieves playable performance, averaging 60.4 FPS. This is the most demanding scenario tested, and the data shows it clears the 60 FPS bar by a slim margin. For users who prioritize frame rate stability over absolute visual quality, the High preset at 78.7 FPS would offer a more comfortable buffer, but Ultra remains technically playable.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows the combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves an average of 60.4 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for maximum frame rates?

A: The 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings produces the highest average frame rate at 354.1 FPS. Even at 1080p Ultra, the system maintains 171.7 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming.

Q: How does the i5-12400 perform relative to other CPUs?

A: The i5-12400 ranks in the 72nd percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 18683 places it within 0.1% of the AMD EPYC 7643 and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100F, indicating strong multi-threaded performance for a desktop processor.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER significantly better than the standard RTX 4080?

A: Benchmark results show the RTX 4080 SUPER has an average score of 54209, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080's 54247. The performance difference between the two cards is negligible in this context.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the system averages 148.2 FPS. This provides an excellent experience for high-refresh-rate monitors and leaves significant performance headroom.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS in the tested scenarios?

A: No. Every resolution and preset combination tested maintains an average frame rate above 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 60.4 FPS at 4K Ultra, which still meets the playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Minimum with exceptional performance. The verdict by resolution confirms that at 3840x2160, all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable, with the best setting being Ultra at an average of 60.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are playable, and Ultra achieves 111.6 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 171.7 FPS, making it the best choice for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays.

The data shows that the RTX 4080 SUPER provides enough graphics horsepower to handle this 2014 title at maximum settings even at 4K, though the margin is thin. The i5-12400, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, does not appear to bottleneck the GPU at any resolution, as evidenced by the linear scaling of frame rates across resolutions. For users targeting 1440p or 1080p, this combination offers far more performance than necessary, making it a future-proof choice for more demanding titles.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12400's performance is closely matched by 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 scores 18811, placing it 0.7% ahead, while the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519, which is 0.9% behind. These processors would produce nearly identical results in Minimum given the same GPU.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER's nearest rival is the standard RTX 4080, which averages 54247, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, coming in 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, which is 2.7% higher. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, placing it 2.8% ahead. These alternatives would deliver similar frame rates in Minimum, with differences likely within a few frames per second.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 304th out of 3712 combinations. This places it in the top 8.2% of all tested systems, confirming its status as a high-performance configuration. The rank reflects the system's ability to maintain high frame rates across all resolution and settings combinations, with the only limitation being the 4K Ultra preset's close proximity to the 60 FPS threshold. The high ranking is consistent with the individual hardware's percentiles, with the CPU at 72nd percentile and the GPU at 86th percentile, indicating a well-matched pairing that excels in this title.