Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a strong performance profile for Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Benchmark data indicates that this pairing handles 1080p and 1440p with headroom to spare, while 4K remains viable at high preset levels. The following analysis breaks down measured performance, component roles, and how this combo compares to other tested hardware.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, achieving an average of 136 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, with an average of 88 FPS. This remains well above the threshold, confirming that the hardware is not stressed at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, delivering an average of 62 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 47 FPS average, below the playability threshold. Medium at 4K yields 74 FPS average, but High is the optimal balance of quality and performance.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, at 4K the combination is playable on High, Low, and Medium presets. High settings produce an average of 62 FPS, while Medium averages 74 FPS. Ultra settings fall short, averaging only 47 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is fully playable with an average of 88 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and still provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 1440p?

A: For the Ultra preset, the average frame rate drops from 136 FPS at 1920x1080 to 88 FPS at 2560x1440, a decrease of 48 FPS. For High settings, the drop is from 179 FPS to 115 FPS, a decrease of 64 FPS.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate falls below 60 FPS?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. All other tested resolution and preset combinations remain above 60 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset?

A: For the Medium preset, the minimum FPS is 63 at 3840x2160, 117 at 2560x1440, and 181 at 1920x1080. These minimums indicate consistent performance above the threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4070's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 37648. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, scores 37628, a delta of 0.1%. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, a delta of 0.4%. The RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3% higher.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 278 FPS, Medium settings produce 213 FPS (minimum 181, maximum 245), High settings produce 179 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 136 FPS. All presets deliver frame rates far exceeding the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are: Low at 179 FPS, Medium at 137 FPS (minimum 117, maximum 158), High at 115 FPS, and Ultra at 88 FPS. The minimum FPS recorded at Medium remains above the threshold by a wide margin.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are: Low at 97 FPS, Medium at 74 FPS (minimum 63, maximum 85), High at 62 FPS, and Ultra at 47 FPS. The data shows that the High preset at 4K is the boundary case for the 60 FPS threshold, with the minimum FPS at Medium touching 63.

The Verdict

The benchmark results clearly indicate that this PC can run Minimum effectively. According to the verdict data, at 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the best preset being Ultra at 136 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra achieving 88 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, the data shows that High, Low, and Medium presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. The best playable setting is High with 62 FPS average. The Ultra preset at this resolution is not playable, averaging only 47 FPS. This suggests that for 4K gaming, users should cap visual quality at High to maintain smooth performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rival data for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047, a negligible delta of 0%. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, with a delta of -0.1%. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, a delta of 0.3%. These processors would likely produce similar frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has an average score of 37648. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628, a delta of 0.1%, indicating nearly identical performance. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, a delta of 0.4%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3% higher, suggesting slightly better performance. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, a delta of 1.3% lower. Hardware from these rival lists would behave similarly in Minimum, with the RTX 4080 Mobile potentially offering a small edge.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 885 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places the combo in the top 24% of all test configurations. The high ranking reflects the hardware's ability to maintain high frame rates across most resolution and preset combinations, with only the 4K Ultra setting falling below the playability threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals distinct scaling patterns that clarify the roles of the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the average FPS for Low settings is 278. This high frame rate suggests that at lower resolutions and settings, the GPU is not the primary bottleneck, as the CPU is able to feed frames efficiently. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop from 278 to 136 FPS, a reduction of 51%, indicating the GPU becomes more relevant as graphical load increases.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop consistently across all settings compared to 1080p. The Low preset falls from 278 to 179 FPS, a decrease of 36%. The Ultra preset falls from 136 to 88 FPS, a decrease of 35%. This proportional scaling suggests that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor, as the resolution increase directly impacts the pixel fill rate.

At 3840x2160, the impact of the GPU is even more pronounced. The Low preset drops to 97 FPS, a 45% reduction from 1440p. The Ultra preset drops to 47 FPS, a 47% reduction. The fact that the frame rate nearly halves from 1440p to 4K demonstrates that the RTX 4070's rendering capacity is the dominant constraint at this resolution. The CPU's role diminishes at 4K, as the GPU is tasked with a much heavier workload.

The data shows that for Minimum, the GPU is the critical component at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU is sufficient to drive very high frame rates, but the GPU still limits the maximum settings. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU's performance directly dictates the playable settings, with the CPU providing enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck.