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Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for the Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 in Minimum shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the combination delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 152.7 FPS, Medium averages 119.4 FPS, High averages 102.6 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset holds an average of 79 FPS. This is a smooth experience at every quality level for 1080p displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain respectable but begin to show the GPU's limits. Low settings average 99.5 FPS, Medium drops to 79.3 FPS, and High settles at 63.7 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The gap between Medium and High at this resolution is modest, roughly 15 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs over 16 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset introduces a significant rendering load.

At 3840x2160, performance drops considerably. Low settings average 55 FPS, which is close to playable but still under the 60 FPS mark. Medium averages 39.6 FPS, High averages 36.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 25.8 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows that this combination is not suited for 4K gaming in Minimum, as even the lowest settings fail to maintain a consistent 60 FPS average.

The min and max FPS fields are not recorded in the database for any resolution or preset, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The overall pattern indicates a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, while the CPU has ample headroom at 1080p, where even the Ultra preset stays well above 60 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 79 FPS. This is the optimal choice for users who want maximum visual quality without sacrificing playability. Every preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS line, so users can freely select based on preference.

For 2560x1440, the best setting is High, which averages 63.7 FPS. This is the highest quality preset that remains playable. Medium and Low also work, with averages of 79.3 FPS and 99.5 FPS respectively, but High offers the best visual fidelity while still staying above the threshold. Ultra at this resolution falls to 47 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

For 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The closest is Low at 55 FPS, which is technically playable but does not meet the database's 60 FPS criterion. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall further behind, with averages of 39.6 FPS, 36.9 FPS, and 25.8 FPS respectively. Users targeting 4K should expect to lower settings significantly or consider a different hardware configuration.

The verdict data confirms these findings: 1920x1080 supports all four presets, 2560x1440 supports three presets (excluding Ultra), and 3840x2160 supports none.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 79 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold. All four presets at this resolution are above 60 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset averages 63.7 FPS, making it the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS. Ultra at this resolution averages 47 FPS, which is below the threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: No. Even the Low preset at 3840x2160 averages only 55 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra average 39.6 FPS, 36.9 FPS, and 25.8 FPS respectively.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At High settings, the average drops from 102.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 63.7 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 39 FPS. At Low settings, the drop is from 152.7 FPS to 99.5 FPS, a reduction of about 53 FPS.

Q: Does the Ultra preset provide a playable experience at any resolution?

A: Only at 1920x1080, where it averages 79 FPS. At 2560x1440 it averages 47 FPS, and at 3840x2160 it averages 25.8 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best overall setting for a balanced experience?

A: At 1080p, High offers 102.6 FPS, which is a good balance of quality and performance. At 1440p, High averages 63.7 FPS, just above the threshold, so Medium at 79.3 FPS provides more headroom for demanding scenes.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination can run Minimum, but the experience depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with every preset from Low to Ultra clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 79 FPS, which is a strong result for a 2019 GPU paired with a 2022 mainstream CPU. This is the resolution where the combination shines.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable but with limitations. High settings average 63.7 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS line. Medium and Low offer more comfortable margins at 79.3 FPS and 99.5 FPS respectively. However, Ultra drops to 47 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. Users with 1440p monitors should stick to High or lower.

At 3840x2160, the system falls short. The best average is 55 FPS on Low settings, which is below the playable threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all average below 40 FPS, with Ultra dipping to 25.8 FPS. This combination is not recommended for 4K gaming in Minimum.

The verdict data lists 2560x1440 with High, Low, and Medium as playable settings, and 1920x1080 with all four settings as playable. No settings are playable at 3840x2160. The database's playable threshold is set at 60 FPS, and the measured averages confirm that 1080p is the ideal target, with 1440p as a secondary option for users who accept High or lower presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-12400F, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS posts an average benchmark score of 19047, which is essentially identical to the i5-12400F's 19039 average, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, just 0.1 percent higher. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, which is 0.3 percent lower, and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, also 0.3 percent lower. These CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, as the game's performance at the tested settings appears to be more dependent on the GPU than the processor.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, with an average score of 15283 versus the RTX 2060's 15290, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, 0.1 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, 0.6 percent lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, 0.8 percent lower. In practical terms, any of these GPUs would produce very similar FPS numbers in Minimum, though the RTX 2060 holds a slight edge over the RX 7600 and RTX 3050 OEM based on the recorded averages.

Users considering a swap to any of these alternatives should expect nearly indistinguishable performance in this title. The delta percentages are all within 1 percent, meaning the frame rate differences would be minimal, likely a few FPS at most. The CPU alternatives are also closely matched, so the overall gaming experience would be similar across these configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination ranks 2873 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, reflecting the GPU's age relative to newer hardware. The RTX 2060 sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs, while the i5-12400F is at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. The CPU is notably stronger than the GPU in this pairing, which means the RTX 2060 is the limiting factor for high-resolution performance.

The ranking suggests that while the combination handles 1080p and 1440p well in Minimum, it is outclassed by many newer systems, particularly at 4K. The 3712 tested combos include a wide range of hardware, and the 2873rd position indicates that a majority of configurations outperform this pairing. However, the actual gameplay data shows that for the target resolutions of 1080p and 1440p, the system delivers playable results, so the rank is more indicative of raw hardware capability than real-world usability for this specific game.

The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking is solid for a mainstream desktop processor, and it is not the bottleneck in this setup. The GPU's 58th percentile is lower, and that is where the performance ceiling lies. Users looking to improve Minimum performance would benefit most from a GPU upgrade, as the i5-12400F has enough headroom to support a faster graphics card.