Minimum

Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers overwhelming performance in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. At 1080p, this combination produces frame rates that far exceed any practical display refresh rate, while even the most demanding 4K Ultra preset stays above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows a system that is never challenged by this title, with the RTX 4080's raw power (86th percentile among all GPUs) and the i5-12400F's solid mid-range standing (73rd percentile among CPUs) creating a pairing that eliminates any potential bottleneck at standard gaming resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern of performance that scales predictably with resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system achieves extraordinary frame rates across all presets. The Low preset delivers an average of 356 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Moving up the settings ladder, Medium produces 273 FPS average with minimum and maximum readings of 232 and 313 FPS respectively. High settings still yield 229 FPS average, while the Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration, maintains a robust 174 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the RTX 4080 is operating far below its maximum capability, with the CPU likely becoming the limiting factor at these extreme frame rates.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high, though the additional pixel count begins to shift more workload onto the GPU. The Low preset averages 230 FPS, while Medium drops to 176 FPS with a measured range of 149 to 202 FPS. High settings produce 148 FPS average, and Ultra still manages 112 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a reduction of roughly 35-40% across most presets, which is consistent with the increased rendering resolution demanding more from the graphics card.

At 3840x2160, the system finally encounters a resolution where the RTX 4080's capabilities are more fully utilized, though it still never approaches its performance ceiling. The Low preset averages 124 FPS, while Medium delivers 95 FPS with a range of 80 to 109 FPS. High settings produce 79 FPS average, and the Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration in the entire test matrix, maintains a 61 FPS average. This progression demonstrates that even at 4K with maximum settings, the system stays above the 60 FPS playable threshold, though with less headroom than at lower resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows a 61 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it still clears the playability bar.

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Minimum?*

A: According to the verdictByResolution data, all three tested resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160) support Ultra settings at or above 60 FPS. The highest average frame rate at Ultra is achieved at 1080p with 174 FPS, followed by 1440p at 112 FPS and 4K at 61 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The benchmark data shows the RTX 4080 has an average score of 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, giving the RTX 4080 a marginal 0.1% advantage. This difference is negligible in practical terms.

Q: Is the i5-12400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in this game?

A: At 1080p, the extreme frame rates suggest the CPU may be limiting performance, as the RTX 4080 is capable of far higher output. However, at 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary factor, and the i5-12400F's 12 threads provide sufficient processing power to maintain high averages.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The Low preset averages 230 FPS, while Ultra averages 112 FPS. This represents a performance drop of approximately 51% when moving from the least to most demanding settings, which is a significant but expected reduction given the increased visual workload.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations for Minimum?*

A: The comboRankInGame data places this pairing at rank 246 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 7% of all configurations tested for this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i5-12400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high that the CPU's processing capability becomes the primary constraint. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop from 356 FPS to 174 FPS, but even the lowest figure is far beyond what most displays can show. The i5-12400F's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, provide enough throughput to drive these extreme numbers, but the RTX 4080's 9728 shading units are not being fully exercised at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the additional pixel workload begins to engage the GPU more substantially. The performance reduction from 1080p is consistent across settings, averaging around 35-40%, which indicates that the RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are now handling a more demanding rendering load. The CPU still has headroom, as evidenced by the 230 FPS at Low settings, but the GPU is becoming the more significant factor in determining final frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The 4K resolution requires the RTX 4080 to process four times the pixels of 1080p, and the frame rates reflect this increased burden. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a reduction of roughly 45-50% across all presets, highlighting the GPU's central role at this resolution. The i5-12400F's performance is now sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output, meaning the RTX 4080 becomes the sole determinant of performance. The data indicates a system where CPU limitations appear only at the extreme low end of resolution scaling, while GPU capabilities define the experience at higher resolutions.

The Verdict

This PC can unquestionably run Minimum at all tested resolutions and settings. The verdictByResolution data confirms that every configuration—from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra—maintains an average frame rate above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 174 FPS, providing an enormous margin of safety above the playability standard. The 1440p Ultra configuration achieves 112 FPS, still more than 85% above the threshold. Even the most demanding scenario, 4K Ultra, produces a 61 FPS average, barely clearing the 60 FPS bar but doing so reliably.

The system's performance envelope suggests it was designed for high-refresh-rate gaming. At 1080p, even the most demanding settings produce frame rates that exceed 144 Hz displays, and the 1440p results are sufficient for 120 Hz or 144 Hz monitors. The 4K Ultra result of 61 FPS is the only configuration that approaches the threshold, but it still qualifies as playable. For users seeking maximum fidelity at 4K, the system delivers, though those wanting higher frame rates at this resolution should consider dropping to High settings, which produce 79 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 246th out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the top 6.6% of all configurations evaluated. This ranking reflects both the strength of the individual components and their effective pairing. The RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54247 places it in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, while the i5-12400F's average score of 19039 puts it in the 73rd percentile among CPUs. The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores virtually identically with a 0.1% delta, indicating that this tier of graphics hardware is well-established in the benchmark hierarchy.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which scores 19047 with a 0% delta, and the Intel Core 3 201E, which scores 19056 with a -0.1% delta. These near-identical scores suggest that the i5-12400F's performance is representative of a broad mid-range segment. The high rank of this combo in Minimum specifically indicates that the game is not particularly demanding on either component, allowing this pairing to excel relative to the wider field of tested configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering 174 FPS average. This is the most demanding setting available and it still provides frame rates that exceed any practical refresh rate, making it the clear recommendation for users with high-refresh monitors.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings again represent the optimal configuration, achieving 112 FPS average. This provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while delivering maximum visual quality. The performance headroom suggests that even more demanding scenarios, such as heavy action sequences, would not cause the frame rate to drop below playable levels.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset produces 61 FPS average, which just barely clears the 60 FPS threshold. While this is technically playable, the narrow margin means that frame rate drops during intense gameplay could push it below the threshold. For a more comfortable experience at 4K, the High preset at 79 FPS offers a safer buffer while still maintaining high visual fidelity. The data shows that Ultra at 4K is viable, but High provides more reliable performance for sustained gaming sessions.