Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a formidable combination for Minimum, a third-person shooter released on 2014-06-25. The benchmark data shows this combo delivers playable frame rates at every tested resolution, with the most demanding settings requiring some adjustment only at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and optimal settings for each resolution.

FAQ

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

A: No, not at a playable level. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 53.3, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset at 4K achieves 69.3 FPS, making it the most demanding playable option at that resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p for this combo?

A: The Ultra preset is fully playable at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 104.1 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it comfortably clears the 60 FPS threshold without any need to compromise.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, scores 19047, which is a delta of 0%. The Intel Core 3 201E is 0.1% behind, while the Intel Core i5-1335U and AMD EPYC 7773X are both 0.3% ahead.

Q: Is the RX 7900 XTX a high-performing GPU according to the data?

A: The GPU has an average benchmark score of 19410, placing it in the 64th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB, scores 19334, which is 0.4% behind. The NVIDIA TITAN Xp is 1.2% behind, while the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 and AMD FirePro D300 are 1% and 1.2% ahead, respectively.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 319.5 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 158.4 FPS. This represents a drop of approximately 161 FPS when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings, yet both remain far above the playable threshold.

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

A: This specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 609th out of 3712 total tested combos, placing it in the top 16.4% of all configurations evaluated for Minimum.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU's role remains consistent. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings, ranging from 158.4 FPS at Ultra to 319.5 FPS at Low. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the system is largely GPU-bound at higher settings, but the sheer headroom indicates the CPU is providing ample instruction throughput.

When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by roughly 34-35% across all presets. For example, High settings fall from 206.5 FPS to 134.4 FPS, while Ultra drops from 158.4 FPS to 104.1 FPS. This scaling is consistent with a GPU-limited scenario where the additional pixel count directly impacts rendering load. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, maintains sufficient performance to avoid becoming the limiting factor at these resolutions.

At 4K, the GPU's role becomes even more dominant. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 53.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating the RX 7900 XTX is fully saturated at this resolution with maximum quality settings. The Low preset at 4K still achieves 110.1 FPS, showing that reducing settings can unlock substantial performance gains. The i5-12400F's single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 909 and passmark_single_thread score of 3481, ensures it does not create a bottleneck even at these high frame rates.

The data indicates that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU effectively, with the GPU being the primary determinant of performance. At 4K, the GPU is unquestionably the limiting factor, as evidenced by the sharp FPS drop at Ultra settings. For this older game, the CPU's 12 threads provide more than enough parallel processing capability, and the system's overall performance is governed by the graphics card's rendering throughput.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces extremely high frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 319.5 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings achieve 244.8 FPS, while High settings deliver 206.5 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still averages 158.4 FPS. All four presets at this resolution provide a substantial cushion above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust but shows a clear downward shift. Low settings average 209.2 FPS, Medium settings average 158.4 FPS, and High settings average 134.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p delivers 104.1 FPS, which is still well above the playable threshold and demonstrates that this combo can handle maximum quality at this resolution without issue.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more varied across presets. Low settings average 110.1 FPS, which is still very playable. Medium settings drop to 84.6 FPS, and High settings average 69.3 FPS, remaining above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset, however, falls to 53.3 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. This is the only configuration in the measured data that fails to maintain 60 FPS, highlighting the GPU's limits at 4K with maximum quality settings.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K is steepest at Ultra settings, where the frame rate drops from 158.4 FPS to 53.3 FPS, a reduction of approximately 66%. At Low settings, the same resolution change results in a drop from 319.5 FPS to 110.1 FPS, a reduction of approximately 66% as well. This consistent scaling across presets confirms that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining performance, with no evidence of CPU-induced bottlenecks at any resolution or setting.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Minimum at playable frame rates for the vast majority of configurations. According to the verdictByResolution data, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution with at least one settings preset. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the Ultra preset achieving 158.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra achieving 104.1 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the situation is slightly more nuanced. The High, Low, and Medium presets are all playable, with High being the best playable setting at an average of 69.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K falls short at 53.3 FPS, so users seeking maximum visual quality will need to either lower the resolution to 1440p or reduce settings to High. For a game released in 2014, this level of performance is exceptionally strong, and the combo handles the game with ease at mainstream resolutions.

The data confirms that the only scenario where this system fails to hit 60 FPS is 4K with Ultra settings. Every other combination of resolution and preset delivers frame rates that are not only playable but often far exceed what is necessary for a smooth experience. This makes the combo a reliable choice for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p and 1440p, and a capable 4K performer with slightly reduced settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 158.4 FPS. This is the maximum quality setting available, and it still provides more than double the playable threshold, making it the clear choice for 1080p gaming.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also delivers the best balance of quality and performance, averaging 104.1 FPS. This is comfortably above 60 FPS, allowing users to max out the game's settings without any performance concerns. The 1440p Ultra experience offers 104.1 FPS, which is a significant improvement over the 4K Ultra result.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS is High, with an average of 69.3 FPS. This provides a good balance between visual fidelity and smooth gameplay, though it falls short of the Ultra preset's 53.3 FPS. Users prioritizing frame rate over maximum quality should select High at 4K, while those willing to compromise on resolution can achieve Ultra at 1440p with 104.1 FPS.

For users who prefer even higher frame rates, the Medium preset at 4K offers 84.6 FPS, and the Low preset at 4K offers 110.1 FPS. However, for the best visual experience that still meets the playability threshold, High at 4K is the recommended choice.

How This Combo Ranks

This Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX combination ranks 609th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the top 16.4% of all configurations. This rank reflects the system's strong overall performance, particularly given the game's age and the CPU's mid-range positioning.

The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 73 indicates it outperforms nearly three-quarters of all processors in the database, while the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 64 shows it is above average among graphics cards. The combination of a strong but not top-tier CPU with a high-end GPU results in a well-balanced system that excels in this game.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-12400F's average benchmark score of 19039 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19047. The GPU's average score of 19410 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB's 19334, though the RX 7900 XTX is a much newer and more powerful part. The rank of 609 suggests that while this combo is not at the absolute top of the leaderboard, it offers excellent performance for this specific title, with only a relatively small number of more powerful or more balanced configurations outperforming it.

The high ranking is driven by the GPU's ability to push high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, combined with the CPU's adequate single-thread and multi-thread performance. The data shows that this combo is particularly well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, and it remains playable at 4K with settings tweaks, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of monitors and preferences.