Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a formidable combination for Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Benchmark data shows this system is not just capable of running the game, but it obliterates the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution tested. The most demanding preset at 4K, Ultra, dips below the threshold, but every other configuration delivers a fluid experience, making this a high-performance pairing for a title that is over a decade old.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent and powerful performance profile across all tested resolutions. At the demanding 4K resolution (3840x2160), the system demonstrates its strength. With High settings, the average frame rate is 75 FPS. Dropping to Medium yields an average of 89 FPS, with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS, showing impressive stability. The Low preset pushes the average to 116 FPS. The only preset that struggles is the most demanding Ultra setting, which brings the average down to 57 FPS, below the 60 FPS target.

The performance scales impressively as resolution decreases. At 2560x1440, the system breathes easily. The Ultra preset, which failed at 4K, now achieves a robust 106 FPS average. The High preset reaches 139 FPS, while Medium averages 166 FPS (with a minimum of 141 FPS and a maximum of 190 FPS). The Low preset is exceptionally fast, hitting an average of 216 FPS.

At the standard 1080p resolution, the frame rates are extremely high, likely pushing against CPU limits in some cases. The Ultra preset averages 164 FPS. The High preset nets 215 FPS, and the Medium preset delivers 257 FPS on average, with a minimum of 218 FPS and a maximum of 295 FPS. The Low preset is a near-uncapped sprint, averaging 335 FPS. The data shows a clear trend: the RTX 5070 Ti and i5-12400 combination is massively overqualified for this game at lower resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

The "best settings" are defined as the most demanding preset that still maintains an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The benchmark results show the system's headroom at each resolution.

• 3840x2160 (4K): The best setting is High, which achieves an average of 75 FPS. While Medium and Low are also playable, High offers the best visual quality while staying well above the 60 FPS line. The Ultra preset, at 57 FPS, is the only one that fails to meet the playability threshold.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): The system has enough power to run the game at its highest visual quality. The best setting is Ultra, with an average of 106 FPS. This is a significant jump over the 4K result and shows that 1440p is the ideal resolution for maximising visual fidelity without compromise.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Similar to 1440p, the best setting is Ultra, which achieves a very high average of 164 FPS. At this resolution, the combination of the i5-12400 and RTX 5070 Ti has more than enough power to run the game at its maximum settings with a frame rate more than double the playability target.

In summary, the system can handle Ultra settings at both 1440p and 1080p, but must be dialled back to High for a 60+ FPS experience at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data shows that the CPU and GPU roles shift depending on the resolution and settings. The massive scaling of frame rates between resolutions indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in most scenarios.

The most telling sign is the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 335 FPS. If the CPU were the primary limit, this number wouldn't be so high. However, this very high frame rate suggests the CPU can feed the GPU at this level. The real bottleneck becomes apparent at 4K. The GPU is heavily loaded, causing the average FPS to drop to 116 on Low and 75 on High. This dramatic reduction in performance as resolution increases confirms that the RTX 5070 Ti is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The CPU's role becomes more relevant at lower resolutions and higher frame rates. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high (over 200 FPS on most presets) that the i5-12400's performance is likely the limiting factor. The difference between High (215 FPS) and Ultra (164 FPS) is a 51 FPS drop, which is a larger relative drop than what is seen at 1440p (139 FPS to 106 FPS, a 33 FPS drop). This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is starting to struggle to keep up with the GPU's ability to render frames, making the CPU more of a factor. However, even in this scenario, the system far exceeds the playable threshold.

The data indicates that for a game like Minimum, the GPU is the dominant component. At 4K, the GPU is the sole bottleneck. At 1080p, the system is so fast that the CPU begins to become relevant, but it still doesn't prevent the system from delivering incredibly high frame rates. This combo is well-balanced, with the i5-12400 providing enough single-threaded performance to support the powerful RTX 5070 Ti.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: No, not at a playable frame rate. The benchmark data shows that at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest quality preset that maintains 60 FPS at 4K?

A: The High preset is the most demanding that stays above the threshold, with an average of 75 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 57 FPS.

Q: Is the Core i5-12400 a bottleneck for the RTX 5070 Ti in this game?

A: At 1080p, the CPU appears to become a factor, as frame rates are extremely high (e.g., 335 FPS on Low). However, at 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, as performance drops significantly (e.g., 75 FPS on High), indicating the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: What kind of performance can I expect at 1440p?

A: Excellent performance. The combination can run the game at Ultra settings with an average of 106 FPS. The Medium preset even shows a minimum of 141 FPS, indicating very consistent frame pacing.

Q: How does this system perform in the most demanding scenario, 4K Ultra?

A: It is the only configuration tested that fails the 60 FPS target, averaging 57 FPS. This shows that even a high-end GPU like the RTX 5070 Ti can be challenged by maximum settings at 4K, though this is a game from 2014.

Q: Are the frame rates stable, or are there big drops?

A: The data with min/max figures shows stability. At 4K Medium, the average is 89 FPS with a minimum of 76 FPS, showing minimal drops. Similarly, at 1440p Medium, the average is 166 FPS with a minimum of 141 FPS, which is a very tight range.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this specific pairing of an Intel Core i5-12400 and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 403rd out of 3712 combos. This places it in the top 11% of all tested systems, signifying that it is a high-performance configuration. The CPU itself sits in the 72nd percentile when compared against all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 86th percentile against all GPUs, confirming that both components are individually strong performers. The data suggests this is not just a mid-tier setup, but a genuinely high-end combination that outperforms the vast majority of systems tested for this game.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Minimum? Absolutely. The benchmark data shows it is an exceptionally capable system for this game. The verdict is clear across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system runs the game flawlessly at Ultra settings with an average of 164 FPS. At 2560x1440, it also handles Ultra settings with ease, averaging 106 FPS. The only challenge is at 3840x2160, where the highest playable setting is High, yielding 75 FPS. While the Ultra preset at 4K falls short of the 60 FPS target, every other combination of resolution and settings tested achieves a fluid, highly playable experience. This combination provides an enormous performance surplus for a game from 2014, guaranteeing a smooth experience at high refresh rates for the vast majority of playable configurations.