Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination delivers a wide spread of performance in Minimum, depending on the resolution and quality preset selected. At 1080p, the pairing is thoroughly capable, maintaining an average above 85 FPS even at the highest settings. The experience becomes more constrained at higher resolutions, where the GPU becomes the dominant factor and frame rates drop below the 60 FPS playable threshold at Ultra settings. The data indicates that this is a system best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower quality presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each have a distinct set of performance neighbors, based on average benchmark scores. The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all tested CPUs. The closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which scores 19047, a negligible 0% difference. Following closely are the Intel Core 3 201E with a score of 19056, which is effectively 0.1% faster than the i5-12400F, and the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18982, which is 0.3% slower. The AMD EPYC 7773X, scoring 18979, is also within 0.3% of the i5-12400F. For practical purposes, any of these processors would deliver a nearly identical CPU-bound experience in Minimum.

On the graphics side, the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT holds an average benchmark score of 16361 and sits in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M, which scores 16351, a delta of 0.1% in favor of the RX 5700 XT. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell is listed as a rival with a score of 16408, meaning it is 0.3% faster. The AMD Radeon PRO W7500 scores 16415, also 0.3% faster, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 leads this small group with a score of 16504, which is 0.9% faster than the RX 5700 XT. These comparisons show that in raw compute terms, the RX 5700 XT is effectively matched with these alternatives, though actual gaming performance in Minimum will vary with driver and architecture differences.

CPU and GPU Roles

The balance of power between the Intel Core i5-12400F and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT shifts significantly as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more headroom to feed the GPU, and the measured frame rates show the system scaling cleanly with preset changes. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p is from 171.2 FPS down to 85.2 FPS, a reduction of 86 FPS as the GPU workload increases. This indicates that at this resolution, the GPU is the primary limiter when settings are raised.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. The average frame rate at Low is 106.1 FPS, which drops to 67.9 FPS at High and 53.9 FPS at Ultra. The reduction from Low to Ultra is 52.2 FPS, showing that the GPU is still managing the workload but with less headroom than at 1080p. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The average at Low is exactly 60 FPS, but this falls to 44.5 FPS at Medium, 39.4 FPS at High, and 26.6 FPS at Ultra. The scaling pattern across resolutions shows that the CPU is sufficient to keep up at 4K, as the frame rate differences between presets are entirely driven by the GPU's rendering limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides a complete picture of performance for this combination across three resolutions and four presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 171.2 FPS on Low settings. Medium settings produce an average of 128.3 FPS, High settings yield 108 FPS, and Ultra settings still hold an average of 85.2 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin, with the lowest average still 25.2 FPS above the mark.

At 2560x1440, the averages remain strong but begin to tighten. Low settings produce 106.1 FPS, Medium settings average 86.1 FPS, and High settings deliver 67.9 FPS. Ultra settings, however, drop to 53.9 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes Ultra the only non-playable preset at 1440p, while High, Medium, and Low all remain comfortably above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves the playable threshold, with an average of exactly 60 FPS. Medium settings drop to 44.5 FPS, High settings fall to 39.4 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 26.6 FPS. The data shows a clear 4K limitation for this combo: it can handle the game at Low settings, but any increase in quality significantly reduces the frame rate. The database does not record minimum or maximum frame times for any of these configurations, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS values.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT ranks 2698 out of 3712 total combos. This places it in the lower portion of the ranking, but the rank alone does not tell the full story. The 60 FPS playable threshold is met at every preset on 1080p, and at three of four presets on 1440p. The low rank reflects the overall performance ceiling of the GPU at higher resolutions, particularly at 4K, rather than a fundamental inability to run the game smoothly at common gaming resolutions.

The percentile standings of the individual components help contextualize this. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking is strong, while the GPU's 59th percentile is more modest. This gap explains why the system is so capable at 1080p, where the CPU is not the limiting factor, but struggles at 4K, where the GPU's relative weakness is exposed. The combo rank of 2698 suggests that many other systems in the database offer higher overall performance, but for a 1080p or 1440p gaming target, this combination remains competitive.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum successfully, but the experience depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the verdict is clear: all four presets are playable, with the best experience at Ultra settings, which averages 85.2 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for this resolution, as it delivers the highest visual quality while still maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system remains capable, with High settings providing the best playable experience at 67.9 FPS. Low and Medium presets are also playable, at 106.1 FPS and 86.1 FPS respectively, but Ultra settings fall short at 53.9 FPS. Players targeting 1440p should stick to High settings to stay above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the verdict is more restrictive: only the Low preset hits the 60 FPS target exactly. Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fall below the playable threshold, so 4K gaming is only viable with reduced quality settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combo at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra settings are the best choice at 1080p, delivering an average of 85.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Can this system run the game at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: Yes, High settings at 1440p produce an average of 67.9 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra settings, however, drop to 53.9 FPS and are not playable.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: At 3840x2160, only Low settings reach the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 60 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra presets average 44.5, 39.4, and 26.6 FPS respectively, all below the playable mark.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-12400F compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS?

A: The two processors have nearly identical average benchmark scores, with the i5-12400F at 19039 and the Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19047, a difference of 0%.

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT sits in the 59th percentile of all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 16361.

Q: How many total combinations does this setup rank among in the database for this game?

A: This combo ranks 2698 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it below the median but still capable of smooth play at common gaming resolutions.