Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT combination ranks 2422nd out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the 35th percentile of all tested systems — a mid-pack result that indicates a workable but not exceptional pairing for this title. The data shows this combo is firmly capable of running the game, with playable frame rates at every tested resolution, though the margin of safety varies dramatically depending on settings and resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2422 out of 3712 places this system in the lower-middle portion of all tested combinations. This position reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU — neither component is a top-tier performer, but together they clear the 60 FPS playable threshold at all three resolutions with at least one preset. The CPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU lands at the 65th percentile among all graphics cards, suggesting the pairing is well-matched for this game rather than being bottlenecked by one side.

Benchmark results indicate the CPU delivers an average benchmark score of 19039, with strong multi-threaded performance evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a single-core score of 1680. The GPU's average benchmark score of 19765 is close to the CPU's, which aligns with the balanced ranking. In game-specific measured data, the combo hits 177 FPS at 1080p Low settings, which is nearly three times the 60 FPS playable threshold, and remains above 60 FPS even at the most demanding 4K Ultra preset — though barely, at 30 FPS average.

The rank becomes more meaningful when considering that the data is measured, not estimated. This is a real-world result for this specific CPU-GPU pairing, not a projection. The 35th percentile position means roughly 65% of tested combos perform better in Minimum, but the playability verdict remains positive across all tested resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals show how close the performance landscape is at this tier. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS matches the i5-12400F with an average score of 19047 and a deltaPct of 0% — they are effectively identical in aggregate benchmarks. The Intel Core 3 201E sits just 0.1% behind at 19056, while the Intel Core i5-1335U is 0.3% ahead at 18982, and the AMD EPYC 7773X also sits 0.3% ahead at 18979. These deltaPct values are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning any of these processors would deliver nearly indistinguishable performance in Minimum when paired with the same GPU.

On the GPU side, the RX 6650 XT's nearest rivals are a more eclectic group. The NVIDIA Tesla K40m scores 19885, 0.6% higher, while the AMD FirePro D300 is 0.7% lower at 19637. The AMD FirePro W7000 sits 0.7% higher at 19905, and the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 is 0.8% lower at 19602. These are all workstation or professional cards rather than gaming GPUs, which is notable — the RX 6650 XT's closest benchmark neighbors are not typical gaming hardware. For practical purposes, swapping the RX 6650 XT for any of these would yield similar average scores in synthetic benchmarks, but the gaming-specific features and driver optimizations of the Radeon card likely matter more in Minimum than raw compute scores suggest.

The tight clustering of both the CPU and GPU rivals — all within 0.8% of each other — indicates that this performance tier is densely populated. Users with any of these near-identical alternatives should expect similar frame rates in Minimum, assuming other system components (memory, storage) are comparable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 177 FPS on Low settings, which is a CPU-friendly scenario — the GPU is not heavily taxed, and the i5-12400F's strong single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread score of 3481) carries the frame rate. Moving to 2560x1440 Low, the frame rate drops to 114 FPS, a 36% reduction, showing the GPU beginning to take on more responsibility. At 3840x2160 Low, the frame rate falls further to 61 FPS, a 46% drop from 1440p — this is clearly GPU-limited territory.

The scaling between presets reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p, the gap between Low (177 FPS) and Ultra (87 FPS) is 90 FPS, a 51% reduction. At 1440p, the same preset range spans 114 FPS to 56 FPS, a 51% drop. At 4K, Low yields 61 FPS while Ultra drops to 30 FPS, a 51% reduction. This consistent percentage scaling across resolutions suggests both components are being utilized in proportion — the CPU handles the upper frame rate ceiling at lower resolutions and presets, while the GPU defines the floor at higher settings.

The medium preset data includes min and max FPS figures, which shed light on frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the range is 115 to 156 FPS with an average of 135 — a tight 41 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 74 to 100 FPS with an average of 87, a 26 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the range is 40 to 54 FPS with an average of 47, a 14 FPS spread. The shrinking spread at higher resolutions indicates the GPU becomes the consistent limiting factor, while at 1080p the CPU allows more variance in frame delivery.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Minimum at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The measured data shows 87 FPS average at 1920x1080 Ultra settings, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by 27 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 4K gameplay?

A: Low settings at 3840x2160 is the only playable option, delivering 61 FPS average. Medium drops to 47 FPS, High falls to 39 FPS, and Ultra sits at 30 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS matches it with a deltaPct of 0% and a score of 19047, making them functionally equivalent in aggregate performance.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the medium preset delivers 87 FPS average with a min of 74 and max of 100. The 51% drop from Low to Ultra settings indicates the GPU is the primary scaling factor at this resolution.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p Medium?

A: The measured average is 135 FPS, with a minimum of 115 FPS and maximum of 156 FPS. This preset provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the data include minimum frame rate information?

A: Only for Medium settings. At 1080p Medium the min is 115 FPS, at 1440p Medium it is 74 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 40 FPS. Other presets have null min FPS values in the data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combo is as follows:

At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers an average of 39 FPS. Low settings reach 61 FPS average. Medium settings produce 47 FPS average with a minimum of 40 and maximum of 54. The Ultra preset drops to 30 FPS average. Only Low clears the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, High settings achieve 73 FPS average. Low settings reach 114 FPS average. Medium produces 87 FPS average with a minimum of 74 and maximum of 100. Ultra sits at 56 FPS average, just below the playable threshold. High, Low, and Medium all clear 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, High settings deliver 114 FPS average. Low settings reach 177 FPS average. Medium produces 135 FPS average with a minimum of 115 and maximum of 156. Ultra achieves 87 FPS average. All four presets exceed the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra providing the highest visual quality while maintaining a 27 FPS margin.

The pattern across resolutions shows the combo scales predictably. From 1080p to 1440p, average frame rates drop by roughly 35-40% across presets. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is steeper at 45-50%, reflecting the GPU's memory bandwidth constraint at 280.3 GB/s and 8 GB capacity.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 61 FPS. This is the only playable option at 4K — Medium at 47 FPS, High at 39 FPS, and Ultra at 30 FPS all fall short of the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, achieving 73 FPS average. Medium at 87 FPS and Low at 114 FPS also clear 60 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while maintaining a 13 FPS margin above the threshold. Ultra at 56 FPS is not playable.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the most demanding playable preset, delivering 87 FPS average. This provides a 27 FPS buffer over the 60 FPS threshold. High at 114 FPS, Medium at 135 FPS, and Low at 177 FPS all offer even larger margins, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum visual fidelity.

The verdictByResolution data confirms these findings: at 4K only Low is listed as playable, at 1440p the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, and at 1080p all four presets are playable with Ultra being the best.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Minimum. The data shows clear playable performance at every tested resolution, with the 60 FPS threshold being exceeded in at least one preset at each resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets including Ultra run above 60 FPS — Ultra at 87 FPS, High at 114 FPS, Medium at 135 FPS, and Low at 177 FPS. This resolution is the sweet spot, offering maximum visual quality with a comfortable performance margin.

At 2560x1440, three of four presets clear 60 FPS: High at 73 FPS, Medium at 87 FPS, and Low at 114 FPS. The Ultra preset falls just short at 56 FPS, so users seeking 1440p Ultra would need to accept a frame rate below the playable threshold or reduce to High settings. At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve 61 FPS, making 4K gaming possible but only at the lowest visual quality preset.

The overall verdict is positive: this is a capable 1080p and 1440p gaming system for Minimum, with 4K available only at reduced settings. The rank of 2422 out of 3712 combos suggests many systems outperform it, but the measured data proves it meets the playable standard across the board. For users targeting 1080p Ultra or 1440p High, this combo delivers a smooth experience with room to spare. For 4K enthusiasts, the Low preset is the only viable option, and the 61 FPS average leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.