Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers a dominant performance profile for Minimum, a 2014 Third-Person Shooter. Benchmark data confirms this combo clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at all tested resolutions, with the only exception being the Ultra preset at 4K, which falls to 45.3 FPS. The system scales exceptionally well, offering over 270 FPS at 1080p Low and maintaining solid playability even at 4K High.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 135.7 FPS, far exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the best settings option at this resolution, indicating the hardware is not stressed.

Q: How does the system perform at 1440p?

A: The data shows excellent results at 2560x1440. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with average frame rates ranging from 86.4 FPS (Ultra) to 175.8 FPS (Low). The Ultra preset is the recommended best settings option here.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this configuration?

A: The verdict is conditional. At 3840x2160, the combo is playable on Low (93.4 FPS), Medium (76 FPS), and High (61.7 FPS) presets. However, the Ultra preset averages only 45.3 FPS, which does not meet the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the performance gap between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rate drops from 93.4 FPS on Low to 45.3 FPS on Ultra. This represents a significant reduction in performance, showing that the Ultra preset demands roughly double the graphical workload.

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

A: The combo ranks 958th out of 3712 tested combinations. This places it in the top 26% of all tested systems, indicating strong overall performance for Minimum.

Q: Which component is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions?

A: The scaling pattern suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K. While the CPU handles the 1080p and 1440p loads easily, the frame rate drops sharply when moving to 3840x2160 Ultra (45.3 FPS), indicating the GPU is saturated by the higher pixel count and settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data, the Intel Core i5-12400F performs almost identically to three other processors, with score deltas of less than 1%. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS matches the i5-12400F exactly with a 0% deltaPct. The Intel Core 3 201E is 0.1% slower, while the Intel Core i5-1335U and AMD EPYC 7773X are both 0.3% faster. These rivals would offer nearly indistinguishable CPU-bound performance in Minimum, making them viable alternatives if the i5-12400F is unavailable.

For the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is bracketed by significantly older and less powerful hardware according to the avgScore metric. The AMD Radeon HD 7770M is only 0.1% slower, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 is 0.2% slower. The NVIDIA P106-090 trails by 0.5%, and the AMD Radeon Pro 555 is 1% slower. These rival GPUs would produce similar average benchmark scores, but the measured FPS results for Minimum would likely be lower due to architectural differences and driver optimizations not captured in the aggregate score.

The data indicates that the RX 9070 XT's nearest rivals are much older cards, which suggests the GPU is massively overqualified for this title. In practice, a user swapping the RX 9070 XT for any of these rivals would likely see a substantial frame rate drop, despite the similar avgScore figures. The percentileVsAllGpus ranking of 55 confirms the RX 9070 XT is mid-pack overall, but its performance in this specific game is dictated by the measured FPS data, not the aggregate benchmarks.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. All figures are average FPS, as the data does not include min or max frame times.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across the board. Low settings produce an average of 279.2 FPS, which drops to 214.6 FPS on Medium. High settings yield 180 FPS, while Ultra still manages a very high 135.7 FPS. Every preset at this resolution more than doubles the 60 FPS threshold, indicating the system is heavily CPU-bound or engine-limited at this resolution.

The 2560x1440 results show a predictable scaling pattern. Low settings average 175.8 FPS, Medium drops to 135.2 FPS, and High comes in at 117.6 FPS. Ultra remains smooth at 86.4 FPS, which is still well above the playable threshold. The step from Low to Ultra represents a 51% reduction in frame rate, but all presets remain comfortably playable.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens considerably. Low settings average 93.4 FPS, which is still highly playable. Medium drops to 76 FPS, and High edges closer to the threshold at 61.7 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 45.3 FPS, which is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to reach 60 FPS. This shows a clear GPU bottleneck at 4K Ultra, where the pixel count and graphical effects overwhelm the RX 9070 XT.

The scaling between 1080p and 4K is substantial. At Low settings, frame rates drop from 279.2 FPS to 93.4 FPS, a 66.5% reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 135.7 FPS to 45.3 FPS, a 66.6% reduction. This consistent scaling indicates that the game's graphical workload scales linearly with resolution, and the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K.

The Verdict

The benchmark results are unambiguous: this PC can run Minimum successfully at all resolutions, with one exception. At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 135.7 FPS. The system is so powerful at this resolution that the playable threshold is never threatened. At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain playable, with Ultra at 86.4 FPS providing the best visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The system is playable on Low (93.4 FPS), Medium (76 FPS), and High (61.7 FPS) presets. The High preset is the recommended best setting, as it averages 61.7 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold. However, the Ultra preset at 4K averages only 45.3 FPS, which fails the playable threshold. Users wanting to play at 4K should stick to High settings or below for a consistent experience.

The overall picture is that this combo is overkill for 1080p and 1440p gaming, offering headroom for future games or higher refresh rate monitors. At 4K, the system is capable but not maxed out, requiring a settings compromise to maintain 60 FPS. The data suggests this is a high-performance pairing that handles the game effortlessly at all but the most demanding configuration.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals distinct roles for each component. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, ranging from 135.7 FPS (Ultra) to 279.2 FPS (Low). The small difference between presets (a 2.06x gap between Low and Ultra) suggests the CPU is the primary limiting factor at this resolution, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames quickly.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on more responsibility. The gap between Low (175.8 FPS) and Ultra (86.4 FPS) widens to a 2.03x difference, showing that the GPU is working harder to fill the extra pixels. However, the CPU still keeps pace, as even Ultra settings maintain 86.4 FPS, which is well above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The frame rate drops significantly across all presets, with Low at 93.4 FPS and Ultra at 45.3 FPS. The 2.06x gap between Low and Ultra remains consistent, but the absolute numbers show the GPU struggling with the 4K workload. The CPU's role diminishes at this resolution, as it can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them.

The data indicates that the Intel Core i5-12400F is sufficient for this game at all resolutions, even with the powerful RX 9070 XT. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, provide ample processing power for the game's engine. The GPU, with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 4096 shading units, is the determining factor for performance at 4K, but it excels at 1080p and 1440p where it can push frame rates to extreme levels.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 958 out of 3712 tested combinations places it in the 74th percentile of all systems tested for Minimum. This is a strong showing, indicating that the i5-12400F + RX 9070 XT outperforms roughly three-quarters of all other tested configurations. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 73 confirms it is a solid mid-to-high-range processor, while the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 55 suggests it is more of an average performer in the aggregate benchmark pool.

However, the rank must be interpreted in context. The game is from 2014, meaning many modern high-end GPUs will easily clear the 60 FPS threshold. The rank of 958 suggests that while the combo is capable, it is not at the absolute top tier. The measured FPS data shows the system is playable at 4K on High settings, which is a respectable achievement, but the Ultra preset at 4K fails to reach 60 FPS, which would push the rank lower than if it were fully playable at max settings.

Ultimately, the combo ranks in the top 26% of all tested systems, which is a positive result. The i5-12400F provides solid CPU performance without bottlenecking the GPU, and the RX 9070 XT delivers adequate frame rates for the game's demands. For a 2014 title, this combination offers more than enough power for high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K playable at reduced settings. The rank reflects a balanced system that is neither overkill nor underpowered for Minimum.