Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a remarkably strong performance profile for Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. Benchmark data shows this combination ranks 1995th out of 3712 tested combos for this specific game, placing it in the upper half of all systems tested. The measured frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets indicate that this hardware handles the game with considerable headroom, particularly at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a more conservative settings approach to maintain playable performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1920x1080 that maintains at least 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 delivers an average of 97.4 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets—Low at 204.2 FPS, Medium at 155 FPS, High at 132.8 FPS, and Ultra at 97.4 FPS—are playable at this resolution.

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 3840x2160 resolution?

A: Only the Low preset at 4K reaches a playable average of 70.3 FPS. The Medium preset falls to 53.3 FPS, High drops to 46.6 FPS, and Ultra dips to 31.6 FPS, all below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

*Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested combinations for Minimum?*

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 1995th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the 54th percentile of all systems tested for this game.

Q: Which component is more influential for performance at 2560x1440?

A: The data shows that at 1440p, the GPU is the primary performance driver. The frame rate scaling from Low (129.4 FPS) to Ultra (64.9 FPS) represents a 50% reduction in average FPS, with the Ultra preset still clearing the 60 FPS threshold, indicating the RTX 4060 handles the resolution well.

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the RTX 4060 compared to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, which is only 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, representing a 0.3% difference.

Q: What is the FPS difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1920x1080?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset averages 204.2 FPS while the Ultra preset averages 97.4 FPS, representing a 107 FPS difference. Both presets provide substantial headroom above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 achieves a rank of 1995 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the upper-middle portion of all systems evaluated. This ranking reflects the balanced performance of the CPU and GPU pairing in this specific game, which is a 2014 release with modest hardware demands by modern standards.

The CPU itself, the Intel Core i5-12400F, holds a percentile rank of 73 against all CPUs, indicating it performs better than 73% of all processors in the database. Its average benchmark score is 19039, with a multi-threaded PassMark score of 19433. The GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, holds a percentile rank of 61 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639 and a PassMark G3D score of 19545. These individual percentile rankings suggest that the CPU outperforms the GPU relative to their respective peer groups.

The measured FPS data confirms this ranking is justified. At 1920x1080, the system delivers playable frame rates across all presets, with the lowest setting producing 204.2 FPS and the highest producing 97.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 64.9 FPS. The 4K resolution is where the combo shows its limits, as only the Low preset maintains a playable average of 70.3 FPS.

The rank of 1995 out of 3712 means roughly 46% of tested combinations perform better in this game. This is a solid result considering the RTX 4060 is positioned as a mid-range GPU and the i5-12400F as a mainstream six-core processor. The data suggests this pairing is well-suited for Minimum at standard gaming resolutions, with the primary limitation appearing only at 4K with higher quality presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047, a delta of 0%—essentially identical performance. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, which is 0.1% lower than the i5-12400F. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, representing a 0.3% difference, and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, also a 0.3% difference. These CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Minimum when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, a 0.3% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, representing a 0.5% difference, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, a 0.7% difference. These GPUs would produce frame rates very close to those measured with the RTX 4060.

In practical terms, a system using any of these rival CPUs with the RTX 4060 would likely produce nearly identical FPS numbers in Minimum. Similarly, swapping the RTX 4060 for any of its nearest rival GPUs while keeping the i5-12400F would yield similar performance. The delta percentages are all within 0.7%, meaning the differences are negligible for real-world gameplay. Users with these alternative components can reasonably expect the same playability profile: excellent performance at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K limited to lower presets.

The Verdict

Based on the measured FPS data, this PC can run Minimum at all three tested resolutions, but with varying levels of settings headroom. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—deliver average frame rates well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset averages 97.4 FPS, providing a comfortable margin for consistent gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the system also clears 60 FPS on every preset. The Ultra preset averages 64.9 FPS, which is just above the playable threshold. The High preset averages 81.7 FPS, Medium averages 101.1 FPS, and Low averages 129.4 FPS. This resolution offers a wide range of playable options, making it the sweet spot for quality versus performance.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset maintains a playable average of 70.3 FPS. The Medium preset falls to 53.3 FPS, High to 46.6 FPS, and Ultra to 31.6 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold. For 4K gaming, the system requires reduced quality settings to stay playable. The verdict is clear: this PC delivers strong 1080p and 1440p performance, while 4K demands a Low preset for smooth gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU plays the more significant role in determining Minimum performance, especially as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the frame rate scaling from Low (204.2 FPS) to Ultra (97.4 FPS) shows a 52% reduction, which is substantial but still leaves plenty of headroom. At this resolution, the CPU likely has less impact since the game is not particularly demanding by modern standards.

At 2560x1440, the scaling becomes more pronounced. Low averages 129.4 FPS while Ultra averages 64.9 FPS, a reduction of exactly 50%. The fact that Ultra still clears 60 FPS indicates the GPU has sufficient bandwidth and compute power for this resolution. The RTX 4060’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for the game’s requirements.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The Ultra preset drops to 31.6 FPS, which is only 24% of the 1080p Ultra performance. This dramatic scaling demonstrates that the GPU’s rendering capacity is the limiting factor at 4K. The CPU’s role is likely less critical at this resolution since the GPU is constrained by pixel throughput, not by the CPU’s ability to feed it instructions.

The CPU’s benchmark scores support its sufficiency for this game. The i5-12400F achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a single-core score of 1680, indicating strong per-thread performance. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 19545 and 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance provide the raw compute needed for higher resolutions. In summary, the GPU is the dominant factor at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU provides enough performance to avoid becoming a bottleneck even at lower resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 97.4 FPS. This provides the best visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. Users can run the game at maximum settings without concern for frame rate drops.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 64.9 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold but with less margin. This is the most demanding playable setting at this resolution. For additional headroom, the High preset averages 81.7 FPS, offering a good balance between visual fidelity and performance stability.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only playable option, averaging 70.3 FPS. This setting provides 60 FPS performance but sacrifices visual quality. The Medium preset at 53.3 FPS is below the threshold and not recommended for smooth gameplay. For 4K users, the Low preset is the optimal choice to maintain a playable frame rate.

The recommended settings per resolution are as follows: 1080p Ultra at 97.4 FPS, 1440p Ultra at 64.9 FPS, and 4K Low at 70.3 FPS. These represent the highest quality settings that remain playable, with 1080p offering the best combination of visuals and performance, 1440p requiring a slight compromise on settings, and 4K demanding significant quality reductions to stay above 60 FPS.