Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination delivers a substantial performance envelope for Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. Benchmark data indicates this pairing is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at standard resolutions, with performance scaling predictably as resolution and graphical demands increase. The measured FPS data shows the system clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at all tested settings in both 1080p and 1440p, while 4K Ultra remains the only configuration that dips below the target. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, compares the hardware to its nearest benchmark rivals, and provides specific settings recommendations based on the data.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each occupy specific performance tiers relative to other tested hardware. The Intel Core i5-12400F sits in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 19039. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which posts an average score of 19047, representing a negligible 0% delta. The Intel Core 3 201E is essentially tied as well, scoring 19056 with a -0.1% delta, while the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982 at a +0.3% delta. The AMD EPYC 7773X also falls in this immediate cluster at 18979, again with a +0.3% delta. For practical purposes, any of these processors would deliver nearly indistinguishable CPU-bound performance in Minimum, as the benchmark deltas are all within a fraction of a percent.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 holds a 68th percentile ranking among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 23172. Its nearest rivals show a similar pattern of near-identical performance. The NVIDIA P106-100 leads the pack with an average score of 23249, a -0.3% delta relative to the RTX 3080. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250 (-0.3%), the AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273 (-0.4%), and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276 (-0.4%). These deltas are so small that in real-world gaming scenarios, frame rate differences would be imperceptible. A user swapping the RTX 3080 for any of these alternatives would expect essentially identical GPU-bound performance in Minimum, assuming other system components remain constant.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the balance of CPU and GPU workload shifts across resolutions for this title. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 264.9 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low, the average drops to 171 FPS, a reduction of roughly 35%. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls further to 92.2 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that even at the lowest settings, the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases, since the frame rate drops proportionally with the increase in pixel count.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution highlights the GPU's role. At 1080p, the spread between Low (264.9 FPS) and Ultra (128.9 FPS) is 136 FPS, showing that graphical settings have a massive impact on frame rate at this resolution. At 1440p, the spread narrows to 85.8 FPS (171 FPS Low vs 85.2 FPS Ultra). At 4K, the spread shrinks further to 44.5 FPS (92.2 FPS Low vs 47.7 FPS Ultra). This pattern suggests that at 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU even at Low settings, and the frame rate is largely dictated by GPU workload. As resolution climbs, the GPU workload increases non-linearly, compressing the frame rate range between settings. The 4K Ultra result of 47.7 FPS confirms that the RTX 3080 is the primary bottleneck at the highest resolution, as even the relatively modest CPU requirements of a 2014 title cannot compensate for the pixel throughput demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 264.9 FPS, Medium yields 206.3 FPS, High reaches 172.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 128.9 FPS. All settings at this resolution are far above the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but scales down. Low averages 171 FPS, Medium hits 131.9 FPS, High achieves 107.7 FPS, and Ultra maintains 85.2 FPS. Every preset at 1440p clears the playability threshold, with Ultra still offering a comfortable 25 FPS margin above 60.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Low averages 92.2 FPS, Medium reaches 71.2 FPS, High drops to 58.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 47.7 FPS. High and Ultra both miss the 60 FPS target, while Low and Medium remain playable. The 4K Medium result of 71.2 FPS is the best playable configuration at this resolution, but it represents a significant step down from the 1440p Ultra experience.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested CPU and GPU combinations in the benchmark database, this pairing ranks 1083rd out of 3712 combos for Minimum. This places it in the top 29% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing for a mainstream mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank reflects the balance between the i5-12400F's 73rd percentile CPU performance and the RTX 3080's 68th percentile GPU performance. The combination does not reach the top tier of results, which would require a higher-end CPU to pair with the RTX 3080, but it comfortably outperforms the median tested system. The rank of 1083 out of 3712 indicates that roughly 29% of tested combos deliver better measured performance in Minimum, while the remaining 71% fall short of this combo's frame rates.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Minimum at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 Ultra is 128.9, which is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: Medium is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 4K, with an average of 71.2 FPS. High at 4K drops to 58.5 FPS, which falls below the threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-12400F compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The i5-12400F scores 19039 on average, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047, a 0% delta. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056 (-0.1%), and the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982 (+0.3%). All four CPUs are effectively identical in benchmark performance.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 significantly faster than its nearest GPU rivals?

A: No. The RTX 3080's average score of 23172 is within 0.4% of the NVIDIA P106-100 (23249), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (23250), AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23273), and AMD Radeon R9 M290X (23276). The performance differences are negligible.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: The measured average is 107.7 FPS, which provides a 47.7 FPS margin above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with any settings?

A: Yes, Low settings average 92.2 FPS and Medium settings average 71.2 FPS at 3840x2160. High (58.5 FPS) and Ultra (47.7 FPS) do not meet the threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 128.9 FPS. This provides a substantial 68.9 FPS buffer above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra also remains playable, averaging 85.2 FPS. This is the highest preset available and exceeds the 60 FPS target by 25.2 FPS.

At 3840x2160, Medium is the most demanding playable preset, averaging 71.2 FPS. High falls to 58.5 FPS, missing the 60 FPS target by 1.5 FPS, so Medium represents the upper limit for smooth play at 4K.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum, and it does so with considerable authority at most resolutions. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all presets from Low to Ultra clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra hitting 128.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true—every preset is playable, and Ultra maintains 85.2 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low (92.2 FPS) and Medium (71.2 FPS) are playable; High (58.5 FPS) and Ultra (47.7 FPS) fall short. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p gaming, this system offers a flawless experience with headroom for high refresh rates. For 4K, the system is playable but requires dropping to Medium settings to stay above 60 FPS. The combination of the i5-12400F and RTX 3080 is well-balanced for this title, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor only at 4K Ultra.