Minimum

The benchmark data for the Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 in Minimum reveals a system with substantial headroom at lower resolutions, but one that becomes increasingly constrained as pixel count climbs. The game, a Third-Person Shooter from 2014, responds strongly to both CPU and GPU resources, though the balance shifts decisively toward the graphics card at 4K. This analysis examines the measured frame rates, component roles, and practical settings for this combination.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains an average of 60 FPS or above at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 105 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes Ultra the most demanding setting that clears the bar, with High (137 FPS), Medium (164 FPS), and Low (214 FPS) all also exceeding it.

Q: Does the system achieve 60 FPS at 3840x2160, and if so, at what settings?

A: Yes, but only at the Low preset, which produces an average of 74 FPS. The Medium preset falls short with an average of 57 FPS (and a minimum of 48 FPS), while High averages 48 FPS and Ultra averages 36 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039. Its closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, scores 19047, a negligible 0% difference. The Intel Core 3 201E is 0.1% slower, while the Intel Core i5-1335U is 0.3% faster, indicating very tight grouping among these processors.

Q: What is the GPU's single most distinct performance gap among its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 370X, is 0.1% slower. The largest delta is with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which is 1.7% faster, while the AMD Radeon RX 9060 is 1% faster and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 is 1.1% slower.

Q: How does the system rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combination ranks 1717th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the upper half of all systems evaluated for Minimum. This percentile positioning suggests it performs better than a majority of setups, but it is not near the top tier.

Q: At which resolution does the jump from Low to Medium settings cause the largest relative frame rate drop?

A: At 3840x2160, dropping from Low (74 FPS) to Medium (57 FPS) represents a 23% reduction in average frame rate. This is a larger proportional drop than at 2560x1440 (138 to 106 FPS, a 23.2% drop) or 1920x1080 (214 to 164 FPS, a 23.4% drop), though all three show similar relative penalties.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i5-12400F and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 depending on resolution. At 1920x1080, the system appears heavily CPU-limited at lower presets, as evidenced by the enormous frame rates at Low settings. The Low preset hits 214 FPS average, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames far beyond what typical 60 Hz displays require. When moving to Medium, the average drops to 164 FPS, a 23.4% decrease, while High yields 137 FPS and Ultra 105 FPS. The scaling pattern here is nearly linear with each preset step, indicating the GPU begins to take over as the bottleneck once settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the CPU still has ample headroom, but the GPU load increases. Low settings produce 138 FPS average, which is 35.5% lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium drops to 106 FPS, High to 89 FPS, and Ultra to 68 FPS. The relative gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 50.7% (from 138 to 68), slightly larger than the 50.9% gap at 1080p (214 to 105). This suggests that while the GPU is becoming more stressed, the CPU is still not the limiting factor, as even the lowest settings show a substantial reduction from 1080p.

The picture changes dramatically at 3840x2160. Here, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. Low settings average 74 FPS, which is 46.4% lower than the 1440p Low result and 65.4% lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium drops to 57 FPS, High to 48 FPS, and Ultra to 36 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K represents a 51.4% reduction (74 to 36), which is consistent with the preset-to-preset steps seen at lower resolutions. Notably, the minimum frame rate at 4K Medium is 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that even the average is not the full story.

The CPU's role is most evident in the 1080p Low result, where the 214 FPS average is likely near the engine's or CPU's ceiling. As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the primary determinant of performance. For a 2014 title, this system demonstrates that the Core i5-12400F provides enough single-thread and multi-thread performance to avoid bottlenecking the RX 7700 at 1440p and below, but at 4K the GPU's raw throughput is the deciding factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance. Low settings produce an average of 214 FPS. Medium settings average 164 FPS, with a minimum of 139 FPS and a maximum of 188 FPS. High settings average 137 FPS, and Ultra settings average 105 FPS. All presets at this resolution exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin, making 1080p the most comfortable operating point.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but drops noticeably from 1080p. Low settings average 138 FPS. Medium settings average 106 FPS, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS. High settings average 89 FPS, and Ultra settings average 68 FPS. Every preset still clears the 60 FPS threshold, though Ultra's 68 FPS average is only 13.3% above the playable mark.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings average 74 FPS, which is the only preset above 60 FPS. Medium settings average 57 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS. High settings average 48 FPS, and Ultra settings average 36 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 48 FPS is significantly below the threshold, indicating potential stutter in demanding scenes. High and Ultra fall well short of playable performance, with averages 20% and 40% below 60 FPS respectively.

The Verdict

The verdict is clear: this system can run Minimum well at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, but only marginally at 3840x2160. According to the verdict by resolution, 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at all presets. At 1080p, the best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 105 FPS. At 1440p, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 68 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 4K, the system is playable only at Low settings, which produce an average of 74 FPS. This is the only preset at 3840x2160 that clears the 60 FPS mark. Medium falls short at 57 FPS, and High and Ultra are not viable at 48 FPS and 36 FPS respectively. For a 2014 title, this is a surprising result, as the GPU's 16 GB of memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are not sufficient to overcome the raw compute demands at 4K with higher settings.

The practical takeaway is that users should target 1440p Ultra for the best visual quality while maintaining smooth performance, or 4K Low if resolution is the priority. The system's 1717th rank out of 3712 combos indicates it is a mid-tier performer, not a top-tier one, but it comfortably handles the game at standard high-refresh 1440p monitors.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, 0% delta), Intel Core 3 201E (19056, -0.1%), Intel Core i5-1335U (18982, 0.3%), and AMD EPYC 7773X (18979, 0.3%). These processors would behave nearly identically to the Core i5-12400F in Minimum, meaning the frame rates at 1080p Low would likely be similar, and the GPU would still be the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The GPU's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, -0.1%), AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014, -1%), AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679, 1.1%), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129, -1.7%). The RTX 3060 Ti is the fastest of these, being 1.7% ahead, which would translate to roughly 1-2 FPS difference at 4K Medium (e.g., 58 FPS instead of 57). The R9 370X would be nearly identical, while the RX 9060 would be about 1% faster, potentially pushing 4K Medium to 58 FPS.

For users considering alternatives, swapping the CPU to any of these rivals would produce imperceptible changes in frame rates. Swapping the GPU to the RTX 3060 Ti might barely improve 4K performance, but it would not be enough to make High settings playable at that resolution. The RX 9060's 1% advantage could occasionally push a 57 FPS average to 58 FPS, but it would still fall short of 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination ranks 1717th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the 53.8th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly 54% of all tested systems. This is a moderate ranking, suggesting that while the hardware is capable, there are many faster combinations available.

The ranking implies that the system is not a top-tier performer for this game, despite the GPU's 16 GB of VRAM and modern RDNA 3.0 architecture. The bottleneck is likely the GPU's raw compute performance, as the CPU is relatively strong for a 12th-gen part. The game's age and engine characteristics may also limit how well the hardware scales, as evidenced by the steep performance drops at 4K.

Compared to the nearest rival components, the ranking is consistent with the deltaPct values. The system sits just below the median of tested combos, which aligns with the GPU's 58th percentile among all GPUs and the CPU's 73rd percentile among all CPUs. The combination is better than a majority of systems, but it is not exceptional.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which achieve an average of 105 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, and it provides a significant margin above the threshold. High (137 FPS) and Medium (164 FPS) are also excellent choices if higher frame rates are desired.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 68 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by 13.3%, making it a viable option for users who prioritize visual quality over raw frame rate. High (89 FPS) and Medium (106 FPS) offer more headroom for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, with an average of 74 FPS. This is the only preset that maintains playable performance. Medium (57 FPS) falls below the threshold, so it is not recommended. High (48 FPS) and Ultra (36 FPS) are not playable at this resolution.

For a 2014 title, these results show that the system's 16 GB of VRAM is not the limiting factor; rather, the GPU's compute throughput at 4K is insufficient for higher presets. Users with 4K displays should accept Low settings or consider reducing resolution to 1440p for a much better experience. The data clearly indicates that 1440p Ultra is the sweet spot for this combination, balancing visual fidelity with smooth, above-60 FPS performance.