Minimum

This page analyzes the measured performance of the Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 in the 2014 third-person shooter Minimum. The data is based on direct measurement of this specific combination, not on theoretical estimates. The core question is straightforward: can this configuration deliver a smooth 60 FPS experience, and at what visual settings does it achieve that goal?

The benchmark results show a wide performance envelope across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo is overwhelmingly powerful, delivering frame rates far beyond the 60 FPS threshold even at the highest settings. Moving to 2560x1440, the system remains highly capable, still clearing the threshold at all tested settings. The challenge emerges at 3840x2160 (4K), where the most demanding preset falls below the playable line. This pattern indicates a system that is well-balanced for mainstream and high-refresh-rate gaming, but which requires careful settings management at 4K.

The following sections break down the measured FPS data, answer common questions about the pairing, and provide a clear verdict on its playability at different resolutions and presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 2560x1440 that maintains at least 60 FPS?

A: The data shows that all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold at 2560x1440. The best settings, meaning the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, is Ultra, which produces an average of 85.6 FPS.

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 nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, scores 19047, a delta of 0%. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, showing a delta of -0.1% relative to the i5. This indicates the i5-12400F is statistically tied with these processors in overall average benchmark performance.

Q: What is the single most demanding setting tested at 4K, and what FPS does it yield?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 is the most demanding configuration tested. The measured average frame rate for this preset is 44.7 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is the RX 9070’s performance closer to the RTX 2080 SUPER or the RTX 3080 Mobile?

A: Based on the average benchmark scores, the RX 9070 (score 23877) is 1.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (score 23628) and 1.2% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (score 24170). The data places the RX 9070 nearly equidistant between these two rivals, with a slight edge in favor of the RTX 2080 SUPER.

Q: Can this system run the game at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS for the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 is 127.3. This is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating a very comfortable margin for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: What is the ranking of this specific CPU/GPU combination among all tested combos for this game?

A: The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 1148 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the top 31% of all tested systems.

Best Settings per Resolution

The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS. The most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is identified for each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system performs exceptionally well. The Ultra preset, the most demanding setting tested, achieves an average of 127.3 FPS. This is the recommended setting as it provides the highest visual quality while still delivering a frame rate that is more than double the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system continues to impress. The Ultra preset remains playable, with an average of 85.6 FPS. This is the best settings choice for this resolution, as it offers the full visual experience while keeping the average frame rate well above the 60 FPS target.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 44.7 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. The High preset also falls short at 58.5 FPS. The most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 69.2 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 4K, as it balances visual fidelity with playability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern regarding the roles of the CPU and GPU across different resolutions. The performance scaling is primarily driven by the GPU's workload, which increases with resolution.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets. The difference between Low (260.7 FPS) and Ultra (127.3 FPS) is significant, showing a 133.4 FPS drop as the GPU load increases with visual complexity. This suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to reach these very high frame rates, and the GPU is the limiting factor when transitioning to higher settings.

At 2560x1440, the pattern is similar but the magnitude of the drop is more pronounced. The frame rate goes from 167.6 FPS on Low to 85.6 FPS on Ultra. The GPU is clearly the dominant factor here, as the increased pixel count significantly impacts performance. The CPU's role is less prominent, as it is likely not the bottleneck at these frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance becomes even more evident. The frame rate drops from 91.4 FPS on Low to 44.7 FPS on Ultra. The high pixel count at 4K places an immense load on the GPU, making it the sole determinant of performance. The CPU's influence is minimal, as the frame rates are low enough that the processor has ample headroom to handle the game logic.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this. For the Ultra preset, the frame rate drops from 127.3 FPS at 1080p to 85.6 FPS at 1440p (a 32.8% decrease), and then to 44.7 FPS at 4K (a 47.8% decrease from 1440p). This escalating drop-off is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario, where the GPU's rendering capabilities are the primary constraint. The CPU, the Intel Core i5-12400F, is a capable partner, but its performance is not the limiting factor in this game for this combination.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination holds a rank of 1148 out of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum. This places the system in the upper third of all tested configurations.

This rank indicates that while it is not an absolute top-tier performer, it is significantly more powerful than the majority of systems tested. The data suggests that this combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, where its performance is far above average. Its rank is likely held back by its performance at 4K, where the GPU struggles with the most demanding settings.

The percentile data for the individual components supports this. The CPU is in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. This suggests a balanced pairing of above-average components. The overall combo rank, being in the top 31%, reflects the combination of these two solid performers.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The components in this system have close rivals that would produce similar performance characteristics, based on their average benchmark scores.

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12400F’s nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and the Intel Core 3 201E. The Ryzen 5 7535HS has an average score of 19047, a 0% delta from the i5-12400F. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, a -0.1% delta. These processors would likely deliver nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i5-1335U and AMD EPYC 7773X are also close, with deltas of 0.3%, meaning they are statistically equivalent in this metric.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 9070’s closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z, which has a score of 23736, a 0.6% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 6800S is -0.8% behind the RX 9070, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is 1.1% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is 1.2% ahead. Any of these GPUs would result in very similar gaming performance to the RX 9070, with differences of only a few percent in average benchmark scores.

A system with any of these CPU or GPU alternatives would fall into a very similar performance tier. The frame rates in Minimum would be nearly identical, with differences likely within the margin of error.

The Verdict

The measured data provides a clear verdict on whether this PC can run Minimum.

At 1920x1080, the answer is a definitive yes. The system can run the game at the Ultra preset with an average of 127.3 FPS, which is far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the answer is also yes. The system can run the game at the Ultra preset with an average of 85.6 FPS, maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS target.

At 3840x2160, the answer is a conditional yes. The system cannot run the game at the Ultra preset, which averages 44.7 FPS. It also falls short on High, averaging 58.5 FPS. However, it can run the game at the Medium preset, which achieves an average of 69.2 FPS, clearing the playable threshold. For a 4K experience, users must select the Medium preset to ensure playability.

In summary, this system is a very capable gaming machine. It can handle Minimum at maximum settings for 1080p and 1440p gaming. For 4K, it requires a slight reduction in visual settings from Ultra to Medium to maintain smooth performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average frame rates measured for each resolution and settings preset.

3840x2160:

• Low: 91.4 FPS
• Medium: 69.2 FPS
• High: 58.5 FPS
• Ultra: 44.7 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 167.6 FPS
• Medium: 128.9 FPS
• High: 111.3 FPS
• Ultra: 85.6 FPS

1920x1080:

• Low: 260.7 FPS
• Medium: 201.3 FPS
• High: 167 FPS
• Ultra: 127.3 FPS

The data clearly shows a consistent scaling pattern. As resolution increases, the average FPS decreases for every preset. Similarly, as settings move from Low to Ultra, the average FPS decreases. The performance gap between Low and Ultra widens with increasing resolution, from a 133.4 FPS difference at 1080p to a 46.7 FPS difference at 4K. This underscores the GPU's growing influence on performance as the rendering workload increases.