Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT presents a compelling mid-range configuration for Minimum, a third-person shooter that clearly scales across resolutions and presets. The measured data shows a system that can comfortably handle 1080p and 1440p gaming, while 4K requires careful settings management. The combination ranks 2343 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of performance. This analysis breaks down the exact FPS figures, how this combo compares to nearby hardware, and what the data implies about the CPU/GPU balance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers consistently high frame rates. The Low preset produces an average of 179 FPS, which is the peak performance for this resolution. Medium settings yield an average of 137 FPS, with minimums of 116 FPS and maximums of 157 FPS. High settings average 115 FPS, while the Ultra preset still maintains an average of 88 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a significant margin, with even the most demanding Ultra setting holding a 46.7% headroom above the target.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops but remains strong. Low settings average 115 FPS, which is identical to the 1080p High result. Medium settings average 88 FPS, with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 101 FPS. High settings average 74 FPS, while Ultra falls to an average of 56 FPS, dipping just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows that 1440p Ultra is the first point of failure, while High, Medium, and Low all provide playable experiences.

At 3840x2160, the RX 7600 XT’s 16 GB memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are stretched. Low settings average 62 FPS, just clearing the threshold. Medium settings drop to an average of 48 FPS, with minimums of 40 FPS and maximums of 55 FPS. High settings average 40 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is steep: Ultra falls from 88 FPS at 1080p to 30 FPS at 4K, a 65.9% reduction. Low settings fare better proportionally, dropping from 179 FPS to 62 FPS, a 65.4% reduction.

The min/max data for Medium settings shows consistent frame pacing at each resolution. At 1080p, the 116-157 FPS range represents a 35.3% spread. At 1440p, the 75-101 FPS range is a 34.7% spread. At 4K, the 40-55 FPS range tightens to a 37.5% spread. This consistency suggests the bottleneck shifts smoothly between the CPU and GPU as resolution changes.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals show how close the i5-12400F sits to other processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047, a 0% delta from the i5-12400F’s average benchmark score of 19039. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, a -0.1% delta, meaning it performs essentially identically. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, a 0.3% delta, while the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, also a 0.3% delta. These rivals span laptop and server segments, indicating the i5-12400F’s desktop performance is comparable to mobile and enterprise parts within a 0.4% window.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690, which scores 17037 versus the RX 7600 XT’s 17083, a 0.3% delta. The AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019, a 0.4% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 scores 17208, a -0.7% delta, meaning the RTX 3070 is slightly faster despite being a different generation. The NVIDIA Tesla M4 scores 16932, a 0.9% delta. The GTX 690 is a dual-GPU card from 2012, yet its aggregate score nearly matches the RX 7600 XT, which highlights how synthetic benchmarks can mask real-world differences in modern titles.

In practical terms, a system with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS or Intel Core 3 201E would behave nearly identically to the i5-12400F in Minimum. On the GPU side, the GTX 690 or HD 7970M would produce similar average scores, though their driver support and VRAM limitations could alter actual gameplay. The RTX 3070’s -0.7% delta suggests it would deliver nearly the same FPS numbers as the RX 7600 XT in this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a balanced workload between the two components. At 1080p, the high FPS figures (179 FPS on Low) suggest the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently. The i5-12400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, provide adequate single-thread performance for this 2014 title. The 3dmark_single_thread score of 909 and passmark_single_thread score of 3481 indicate strong per-core capability.

As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The RX 7600 XT’s 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs handle the pixel workload, but the data shows a clear drop-off. At 4K Ultra, the 30 FPS average is likely GPU-bound, as the CPU’s workload per frame does not increase with resolution. The transition from 1080p Ultra (88 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (56 FPS) represents a 36.4% drop, while the transition from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra (30 FPS) is a 46.4% drop. This steepening curve indicates the GPU’s memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s becomes saturated.

The Medium preset’s min/max data provides insight into frame pacing. At 1080p, the 116-157 FPS range shows the CPU can maintain high throughput. At 1440p, the 75-101 FPS range still shows smooth delivery. At 4K, the 40-55 FPS range suggests the GPU is struggling to complete frames within the CPU’s delivery window. The i5-12400F’s 3dmark_16_threads score of 5895 and cinebench_r23_multicore score of 12380 indicate it has headroom remaining even at 4K, while the GPU’s passmark_g3d score of 17132 shows its limits.

FAQ

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

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 30 FPS, which is exactly half of the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data lists only Low as playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: High settings average 74 FPS, making it the most demanding playable preset. Medium averages 88 FPS and Low averages 115 FPS, but Ultra falls to 56 FPS, which is below the threshold.

Q: How does the RX 7600 XT compare to the RTX 3070 in this game?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average score of 17208 versus the RX 7600 XT’s 17083, a -0.7% delta. This means the RTX 3070 is slightly faster in synthetic benchmarks, but the difference is minimal and would translate to roughly 1-2 FPS differences in real gameplay.

Q: Is the i5-12400F a bottleneck for the RX 7600 XT at 1080p?

A: The data suggests not. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 179 FPS, and at Ultra it hits 88 FPS. The CPU’s 3dmark_single_thread score of 909 and passmark_single_thread score of 3481 indicate strong per-core performance that can keep up with the GPU’s output.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2343 out of 3712 tested combos. This places it in the upper third of all systems tested for Minimum, which aligns with its ability to handle 1080p and 1440p well but struggle at 4K Ultra.

Q: Does the 16 GB VRAM on the RX 7600 XT help at 4K?

A: Despite the 16 GB GDDR6 memory, the 4K results show limitations. The 128-bit bus width and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are the constraints. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 48, and at High it is 40, suggesting memory capacity is not the issue—bandwidth is.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 88 FPS, which is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS. This provides the maximum visual quality while maintaining a 46.7% buffer above the threshold. The High preset averages 115 FPS for users who prefer higher frame rates, and Medium averages 137 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 74 FPS, making it the best option for visual fidelity while staying playable. Medium averages 88 FPS and Low averages 115 FPS. Ultra at 56 FPS fails to meet the 60 FPS requirement, so it should be avoided if frame rate is the priority.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset averages 62 FPS, which is the sole playable setting. Medium drops to 48 FPS, High to 40 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS. The verdict data confirms Low is the best setting at 4K, with a slim 3.3% margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2343 out of 3712 tested configurations places it in the 63rd percentile of all tested systems. This means roughly 63% of tested combos perform worse, and 37% perform better. The i5-12400F holds a 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, indicating it is above average. The RX 7600 XT holds a 60th percentile among all GPUs, which is slightly lower but still respectable.

The rank suggests this combo is well-suited for 1080p gaming and capable at 1440p, but it is not a high-end 4K system. The gap between the CPU’s 73rd percentile and the GPU’s 60th percentile indicates the GPU is the weaker link. If paired with a stronger GPU, the i5-12400F could push higher scores, but as configured, the RX 7600 XT sets the ceiling.

The nearest rivals for both components reinforce this positioning. The CPU’s closest competitors are all within 0.3% of its score, meaning any of those would produce nearly identical results. The GPU’s closest rival, the RTX 3070, is only 0.7% faster, which would not meaningfully change the rank.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at 1080p with all presets exceeding 60 FPS, including Ultra at 88 FPS. At 1440p, High settings average 74 FPS, Medium 88 FPS, and Low 115 FPS, all clearing the threshold. At 4K, only Low settings achieve a playable 62 FPS average.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 3840x2160 is limited to Low settings, 2560x1440 supports up to High settings, and 1920x1080 supports Ultra settings. The combo’s rank of 2343 out of 3712 indicates it is a solid mid-range performer. The 60 FPS playable threshold is met at every resolution, but only with appropriate settings adjustments.

The data implies this is a capable 1080p/1440p machine that can handle 4K only at minimal quality. The i5-12400F provides ample CPU headroom, while the RX 7600 XT’s memory bandwidth becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. For the game Minimum, released in 2014, this hardware is more than sufficient for modern displays at mainstream resolutions, but 4K enthusiasts would need to compromise on visual fidelity to maintain smooth frame rates.