Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is an exceptionally high-performing combination for Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The benchmark data shows this system delivers frame rates far above the 60 FPS playable threshold across all tested resolutions and settings, making it capable of running the game at its highest visual quality without compromise.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 67 FPS. This is the maximum quality setting available in the benchmark, and the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with a small but comfortable margin. Lower settings at this resolution deliver substantially higher frame rates: High averages 88 FPS, Medium averages 105 FPS, and Low averages 137 FPS.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 124 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, indicating significant headroom. The frame rate scaling from 4K to 1440p is steep: Ultra improves from 67 FPS to 124 FPS, a gain of 57 FPS. Medium at this resolution averages 194 FPS, High averages 163 FPS, and Low reaches 254 FPS.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the best settings are Ultra with an average of 193 FPS. The system is heavily GPU-bound at this resolution, yet still delivers nearly three times the playable threshold. The data shows a clear pattern: at every resolution, the Ultra preset is playable, and the system has enough performance to run the most demanding settings without dropping below 60 FPS. The lowest average FPS recorded across all tests is 67 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still above the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the dominant component driving performance in Minimum, particularly at lower resolutions. The scaling between resolutions shows how the GPU's workload changes: at 1080p Ultra, the system averages 193 FPS, while at 4K Ultra, it averages 67 FPS. This represents a 65% reduction in frame rate as resolution increases, which is consistent with GPU-bound rendering.

The Intel Core i5-12400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides sufficient processing power to keep the RTX 4090 fed. At 1080p, where CPU overhead is typically more significant, the system still achieves 372 FPS on Low settings and 301 FPS on Medium. These high frame rates suggest the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution. The CPU's single-thread performance, as indicated by its 3DMark single-thread score of 909, supports this conclusion.

At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes increasingly important. The frame rate drop from 1080p Ultra (193 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (124 FPS) is 36%, and from 1440p to 4K Ultra is another 46%. This steep scaling curve is typical of a game where the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth dominate performance. The RTX 4090's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for high-resolution textures.

The data shows that for this game, the GPU matters more than the CPU at every resolution. The RTX 4090's performance ceiling is the primary constraint, while the i5-12400F's 12 threads handle the game's logic and physics without bottlenecking. This is evident from the consistent frame rates across settings at each resolution, where the CPU's contribution remains stable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings achieve 137 FPS, Medium achieves 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS, High achieves 88 FPS, and Ultra achieves 67 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded min/max values, showing a 31 FPS range between its minimum and maximum, which indicates some frame time variance but remains well above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance improves significantly. Low settings average 254 FPS, Medium averages 194 FPS with a minimum of 165 FPS and a maximum of 223 FPS, High averages 163 FPS, and Ultra averages 124 FPS. The Medium preset again shows a 58 FPS range between minimum and maximum, which is proportionally larger than at 4K, suggesting the higher frame rates introduce more variance.

At 1920x1080, the system reaches its highest frame rates. Low settings average 372 FPS, Medium averages 301 FPS with a minimum of 256 FPS and a maximum of 347 FPS, High averages 253 FPS, and Ultra averages 193 FPS. The Medium preset shows a 91 FPS range, which is the largest absolute difference in the data, but this is consistent with the higher overall frame rates at this resolution.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each settings tier at a given resolution delivers a predictable frame rate. For example, at 1080p, going from Low to Medium reduces the average FPS by 19%, from Medium to High by 16%, and from High to Ultra by 24%. At 4K, the reductions are 23% from Low to Medium, 16% from Medium to High, and 24% from High to Ultra. This consistency suggests the game's rendering pipeline scales predictably with settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12400F's nearest rivals in benchmark scores are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, Intel Core 3 201E, Intel Core i5-1335U, and AMD EPYC 7773X. The Ryzen 5 7535HS has an average score of 19047, which is essentially identical to the i5-12400F's 19039, showing a 0% delta. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, a -0.1% delta, meaning it performs nearly the same. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, a 0.3% delta in favor of the i5-12400F, and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, also a 0.3% delta. These CPUs would likely deliver similar gameplay performance in Minimum, as the game is not heavily CPU-dependent based on the measured FPS data.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090's nearest rivals are the Intel Arc Pro A60, AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48, AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, and AMD Radeon PRO V710. The Arc Pro A60 has an average score of 60326, a 0% delta from the RTX 4090's 60347. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, a 0.3% delta, while the Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, a -2.5% delta meaning it is slightly faster. The Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, a 2.9% delta in favor of the RTX 4090. These GPUs would produce similar frame rates in Minimum, though the RTX 4090's specific architecture and driver optimizations may yield slightly different results in practice.

The data suggests that users with these rival components could expect comparable performance, but the RTX 4090's position at the 88th percentile of all GPUs indicates it is among the top-tier options for this game.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 67 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest frame rate this combo achieves in Minimum?

A: The highest recorded average is 372 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU is the dominant factor. Frame rates scale strongly with resolution, dropping from 193 FPS at 1080p Ultra to 67 FPS at 4K Ultra, indicating GPU-bound performance.

Q: What are the recorded minimum and maximum FPS values?

A: The only settings with min/max data are Medium presets. At 4K Medium, the range is 89-120 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 165-223 FPS; at 1080p Medium, it is 256-347 FPS.

Q: Does this system ever drop below 60 FPS?

A: No. The lowest average FPS recorded is 67 FPS at 4K Ultra, and no minimum FPS values below 60 FPS were measured in the data.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 153rd out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 4% of systems tested for Minimum.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination ranks 153rd out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places the system in the top 4.1% of all tested configurations. The high rank is driven almost entirely by the GPU, which sits at the 88th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 60347. The CPU, at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 19039, is a solid mid-to-high-range part but is not the primary reason for the system's strong performance.

The rank suggests that while this is not the absolute fastest combination for Minimum, it is among a small group of systems capable of running the game at maximum settings across all resolutions. The gap between this combo and the top-ranked systems is likely due to more powerful CPUs that can further reduce frame times at 1080p, where the i5-12400F may introduce slight overhead. However, the measured data shows no practical impact on playability, as the lowest average FPS is still 67 FPS.

Given the data, this combination is far more capable than needed for Minimum. The game's 2014 release date and relatively simple rendering demands mean that even mid-range hardware can handle it, but this high-end pairing ensures no compromises in visual quality or frame rate.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Minimum? Based on the measured FPS data, the answer is a definitive yes at every resolution and settings combination tested. The verdict by resolution confirms this:

• 3840x2160 (4K): All four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable above 60 FPS. The best settings are Ultra with an average of 67 FPS.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): All four settings are playable. The best settings are Ultra with an average of 124 FPS.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): All four settings are playable. The best settings are Ultra with an average of 193 FPS.

The system does not merely meet the 60 FPS threshold; it exceeds it by a significant margin at every resolution. At 4K Ultra, the lowest playable configuration, the system maintains an average of 67 FPS, which provides a smooth experience. At 1440p and 1080p, the frame rates are high enough to support high-refresh-rate monitors, with Ultra settings delivering 124 FPS and 193 FPS respectively.

The only consideration is that the RTX 4090 is a current-generation flagship GPU, while the i5-12400F is a mid-range CPU from the same era. This pairing creates a slight imbalance, as the CPU may limit the GPU's potential in CPU-bound scenarios. However, for Minimum specifically, the benchmark data shows no such limitation, as the game's demands are well within the CPU's capabilities. Users who want to maximize performance at 1080p for competitive play can achieve 372 FPS on Low settings, which is far beyond any display's refresh rate. For the best visual experience, Ultra settings at 4K deliver 67 FPS, which is the recommended configuration for this system.