Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a strong showing in Minimum, a third-person shooter released on 2014-06-25. Across the three tested resolutions, the combo's measured average frame rates range from a low of 50.4 FPS at 4K Ultra to a high of 311.2 FPS at 1080p Low. The data indicates that this system comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold at most settings, with the only exception being 4K Ultra, where the average dips below that mark.

FAQ

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

A: The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 4K is High, achieving an average of 68.2 FPS. Medium reaches 80.4 FPS, and Low hits 109.7 FPS, but Ultra falls short at 50.4 FPS.

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 2560x1440 with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. At 1440p, the Ultra preset produces an average of 98.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at this resolution.

*Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations for Minimum?*

A: The combo ranks 642nd out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 17.3% of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1920x1080 on Low settings?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the system delivers an average of 311.2 FPS, the highest frame rate recorded across all resolution and settings combinations in the measured data.

Q: Which component is more critical at 1080p, the CPU or the GPU?

A: At 1080p, the GPU appears to be the limiting factor, as evidenced by the performance scaling. The average FPS drops from 311.2 at Low to 155.2 at Ultra, a reduction of 156.0 FPS, indicating that the graphics card's workload is the primary constraint as settings increase.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER's performance close to any other GPU in the database?

A: According to the nearest rivals data, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB is its closest competitor with a score of 43262, a delta of -0.1%, followed by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile at 43268 (-0.1%).

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 642 out of 3712 tested combinations places it in the upper tier of systems evaluated for Minimum. This position is largely driven by the GPU's high percentile ranking, which sits at 83rd among all GPUs, compared to the CPU's 73rd percentile among all CPUs. The data suggests a balanced pairing where the GPU's strength is sufficient to push frame rates high at lower resolutions, while the CPU provides adequate support to prevent bottlenecking at higher settings.

The measured frame rates confirm this ranking. At 1080p, the combo produces an average of 155.2 FPS on Ultra, which is substantial for a game from 2014. Even at the demanding 4K resolution, the system maintains an average of 68.2 FPS on High settings. This performance profile indicates the combo is well-positioned to handle the game's requirements with significant headroom.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear pattern where the GPU's role becomes more dominant as resolution increases, while the CPU's influence is more noticeable at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the scaling between Low and Ultra settings shows a drop from 311.2 FPS to 155.2 FPS. This 50.1% reduction in average frame rate is primarily attributable to the GPU's increased workload at higher presets, suggesting the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of performance at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same trend continues but with a narrower gap. The average FPS ranges from 196.8 at Low to 98.7 at Ultra, a 49.8% decrease. At 3840x2160, the pattern shifts further. The difference between Low (109.7 FPS) and Ultra (50.4 FPS) represents a 54.1% reduction. This larger percentage drop at 4K indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and processing power are under greater strain, making it the definitive bottleneck at this resolution.

The CPU's role is best understood by examining the 1080p Low result of 311.2 FPS. This exceptionally high frame rate suggests that the Core i5-12400F is capable of feeding the GPU efficiently at lower graphical loads. However, the lack of min/max FPS data prevents a deeper analysis of frame time consistency, so the CPU's impact on 1% lows cannot be quantified here.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (score 19047, delta 0%), the Intel Core 3 201E (19056, -0.1%), the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982, 0.3%), and the AMD EPYC 7773X (18979, 0.3%). These processors all produce aggregate benchmark scores within 0.3% of the Core i5-12400F's 19039 average, indicating that in synthetic tests, they would deliver comparable CPU-bound performance in Minimum.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 SUPER's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262, -0.1%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268, -0.1%), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43301, -0.2%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (43667, -1%). The small deltas here suggest that in raw compute benchmarks, these GPUs would behave similarly. For Minimum specifically, the RTX 4090 Mobile's 1% lower score implies it would produce slightly lower frame rates, while the Quadro M6000 variants would be nearly indistinguishable in practice.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the highest preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 68.2 FPS. The data shows that Low (109.7 FPS) and Medium (80.4 FPS) are also playable, but Ultra is not, as it falls to 50.4 FPS.

For 2560x1440, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. The most demanding setting, Ultra, averages 98.7 FPS, making it the recommended choice for maximum visual quality. Lower presets provide diminishing returns: High averages 128.7 FPS, Medium 152.1 FPS, and Low 196.8 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system can handle Ultra settings with ease, producing an average of 155.2 FPS. This is the best choice for players seeking the highest fidelity. The other presets offer even higher frame rates: High at 201.9 FPS, Medium at 236.5 FPS, and Low at 311.2 FPS.

The Verdict

The benchmark results indicate that this PC can run Minimum successfully across most configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 155.2 FPS, which is 95.2 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. Similarly, at 2560x1440, every preset is playable, including Ultra at 98.7 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced. The verdict data lists High, Low, and Medium as playable settings, with High being the best at 68.2 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only configuration that fails to clear the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 50.4 FPS. Therefore, while the system is capable of running the game at 4K, users must be willing to dial back from Ultra to High settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are as follows: Low produces 311.2 FPS, Medium produces 236.5 FPS, High produces 201.9 FPS, and Ultra produces 155.2 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 156.0 FPS, demonstrating significant scaling with graphical intensity.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are: Low at 196.8 FPS, Medium at 152.1 FPS, High at 128.7 FPS, and Ultra at 98.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 98.1 FPS, showing a narrower but still substantial performance range compared to 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 109.7 FPS, Medium at 80.4 FPS, High at 68.2 FPS, and Ultra at 50.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 59.3 FPS reduction, with the Ultra preset being the only one that dips below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data contains no min or max FPS values, so the analysis relies solely on these average figures, which consistently indicate that the RTX 4070 SUPER and Core i5-12400F combination delivers a strong performance in Minimum, particularly at 1080p and 1440p.