Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is an extreme pairing of a mid-range 12th Gen CPU with a flagship Blackwell GPU. In the 2014 third-person shooter Minimum, this combination delivers massive frame rates, with the RTX 5090 clearly dominating the performance picture. The i5-12400 holds its own without bottlenecking the GPU at these settings, as evidenced by the measured FPS data. The result is a system that can push even 4K Ultra well past the 60 FPS playable threshold, making it a viable choice for high-refresh-rate gaming at any resolution this title supports.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database, the Intel Core i5-12400's average benchmark score of 18,683 places it in a tight cluster with several other processors. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18,697, a negligible 0.1% difference. This server-grade chip offers essentially identical CPU-bound performance in gaming workloads. Similarly, the Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18,730, which is 0.3% higher, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18,811, 0.7% higher. The Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18,519, which is 0.9% lower. For practical purposes, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, as the game is clearly GPU-limited at the settings tested.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090's average benchmark score of 79,842 puts it in a peculiar group of rivals. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79,605, just 0.3% lower, while the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79,396, 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940, 1.1% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80,959, 1.4% higher. These are professional and workstation-class products, not gaming cards, but the data suggests they would produce very similar raw frame rates in this title. However, the RTX 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are far beyond what those rivals offer, which could matter for other workloads even if it doesn't affect Minimum's frame rates.

The RTX 5090 sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, while the i5-12400 sits in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. This gap indicates the GPU is the star of this show, and swapping the CPU for one of its nearest rivals would change very little in this game. The data shows the i5-12400 is more than sufficient to feed this GPU in Minimum.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 69.2 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold with a comfortable margin. The High preset runs at 92.1 FPS, Medium at 106.9 FPS, and Low at 138.4 FPS, but Ultra is the best choice for visual quality while maintaining playability.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 132.1 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold, so there is no reason to drop below Ultra for a competitive advantage. High runs at 169 FPS, Medium at 202 FPS, and Low at 261.7 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Ultra again is the best setting, producing an average of 202.5 FPS. This is well beyond any high-refresh-rate display's needs, and the lower presets only push the frame rate higher: High at 263.1 FPS, Medium at 313.8 FPS, and Low at 370.7 FPS. For 1080p esports-style play, the data shows you can max everything out and still have absurd headroom.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 69.2 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest FPS achievable at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 370.7. Even at Ultra settings, the average is 202.5 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400 a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 in this game?

A: Benchmark results indicate not. The CPU scores 18,683 on average and sits in the 72nd percentile, while the GPU scores 79,842 in the 92nd percentile. The measured FPS at 1080p Ultra (202.5 FPS) suggests the GPU is doing the heavy lifting, but the CPU keeps up.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 compare to its nearest rivals in raw score?

A: The RTX 5090's average score of 79,842 is 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, 0.6% higher than the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB, 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, and 1.4% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X.

Q: What settings should I use for a 144 Hz 1440p monitor?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 132.1 FPS, which is below 144 Hz. To fully saturate a 144 Hz display, you would need to drop to High settings, which average 169 FPS.

*Q: What is the combo rank for this CPU and GPU pairing in Minimum?*

A: This combination ranks 93rd out of 3,712 tested combos in the game, placing it in the top 2.5% of all configurations tested.

The Verdict

The data is unequivocal: this PC can run Minimum at every resolution and preset combination tested. At 3840x2160, all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with Ultra being the best choice at 69.2 FPS. The verdict for 4K is clear: you can max the game out and stay above 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra runs at 132.1 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold and ideal for 120 Hz panels. At 1920x1080, Ultra hits 202.5 FPS, which is perfect for 144 Hz or even 200 Hz displays. There is no scenario where this combo fails to clear the 60 FPS threshold. The RTX 5090's raw power is more than enough for a 2014 title, and the i5-12400 does not hold it back at any resolution tested. If you own this hardware, you can confidently enable maximum settings everywhere.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average FPS scales predictably with settings. Low runs at 138.4 FPS, Medium at 106.9 FPS, High at 92.1 FPS, and Ultra at 69.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 69.2 FPS, showing a significant but expected performance cost for higher visual fidelity. No minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded, so only the averages are available for analysis.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates jump substantially. Low runs at 261.7 FPS, Medium at 202 FPS, High at 169 FPS, and Ultra at 132.1 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra here is 129.6 FPS, which means the GPU has ample headroom even at the highest settings. The step-down from Low to Medium costs 59.7 FPS, while Medium to High costs 33 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 36.9 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extraordinary. Low runs at 370.7 FPS, Medium at 313.8 FPS, High at 263.1 FPS, and Ultra at 202.5 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 168.2 FPS, yet even the lowest setting is far beyond any conventional display's refresh rate. For competitive play, the Low preset's 370.7 FPS average would be the pick, but for visual quality, Ultra at 202.5 FPS is still exceptionally smooth.

Across all resolutions, the scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a drop from 202.5 FPS to 69.2 FPS, which is a 65.8% reduction. This is consistent with the 4x pixel count increase from 1080p to 4K, indicating the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, while the CPU remains capable throughout.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, the Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 93rd out of 3,712 total combos. This places it in the top 2.5% of all configurations tested, which is an exceptional result. The rank reflects the GPU's 92nd percentile performance and the CPU's 72nd percentile performance, but the game's age and the GPU's dominance mean the CPU's lower relative standing does not hurt the final outcome. The combo's average FPS across all tested settings and resolutions is consistently high, and the rank confirms that very few other systems would outperform it in this specific title. The data shows that this pairing is overkill for Minimum, but for a system that also handles modern AAA games, the RTX 5090's 32 GB of VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth provide future-proofing that this 2014 game cannot even begin to stress.