Minimum

# FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combo capable of in Minimum?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo delivers between 148.1 FPS (Ultra) and 303.2 FPS (Low). At 2560x1440, average framerates range from 95.9 FPS (Ultra) to 193.4 FPS (Low). Even at 3840x2160, the system maintains 53.3 FPS at Ultra settings and 67 FPS at High settings.

Q: Which settings are playable at 4K?

A: According to the measured data, High, Low, and Medium presets all clear the 60 FPS threshold at 3840x2160. The High preset delivers 67 FPS average, Medium provides 82.4 FPS, and Low reaches 106.9 FPS. Ultra falls short at 53.3 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5070's average benchmark score is 40377, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. It scores 0.1% above the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (40318), 0.8% above the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40063), and 2% above the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (39568). The Radeon Pro 5300 edges it out by 1.2% with a score of 40870.

Q: How does the i5-12400F stack up against rival CPUs?

A: The i5-12400F's average benchmark score is 19039, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. It is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, 0% delta), scores 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982), and matches the AMD EPYC 7773X (18979, 0.3% delta). The Intel Core 3 201E edges it slightly at 19056 (-0.1% delta).

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings are fully playable at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 95.9 FPS. This is the highest preset available, and it remains well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Does the combo rank highly among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 691st out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 18.6% of all systems evaluated for Minimum. This indicates strong overall performance relative to the broader test pool.

# CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Minimum reveals a clear pattern: the GPU is the dominant performance driver at every resolution, but its influence becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. This is evident from the scaling behavior across the four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is substantial — 303.2 FPS versus 148.1 FPS — representing a 155.1 FPS spread. The CPU's role is more prominent at this resolution, as the lower pixel count allows the RTX 5070 to operate closer to its maximum output, potentially exposing any processor limitations. The i5-12400F's 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 4.40 GHz boost clock appears well-suited to this workload, as evidenced by the high framerates even at Ultra settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU's influence strengthens. The spread between Low (193.4 FPS) and Ultra (95.9 FPS) narrows to 97.5 FPS, but the absolute numbers remain high. The increased pixel count places more demand on the GPU's 672.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus proves adequate, as the system maintains 60+ FPS across all presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance becomes unmistakable. The Ultra preset drops to 53.3 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS threshold, while High settings maintain 67 FPS. The scaling from 2560x1440 Ultra (95.9 FPS) to 3840x2160 Ultra (53.3 FPS) represents a 44.4% performance reduction, which is consistent with the 2.25x increase in pixel count. This dramatic falloff demonstrates that the RTX 5070's rendering capabilities — including its 201.0 GPixel/s pixel rate — are the binding constraint at 4K, rather than the CPU.

The data indicates that for 1080p and 1440p gaming, the i5-12400F and RTX 5070 form a balanced pairing where both components contribute meaningfully to overall performance. At 4K, however, the GPU becomes the sole limiting factor, and the CPU's headroom goes largely unused. The i5-12400F's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380 and single-core score of 1680 suggest it has ample processing power to feed the RTX 5070 at lower resolutions, but at 4K the GPU's workload dominates.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080

At the most common gaming resolution, the combo delivers exceptional performance. Low settings produce an average of 303.2 FPS, Medium settings reach 231.5 FPS, and High settings maintain 191.1 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration, still achieves 148.1 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, with even the lowest-performing Ultra setting delivering more than double the playability threshold.

2560x1440

At 1440p, performance remains strong across all presets. Low settings average 193.4 FPS, Medium settings deliver 151.1 FPS, and High settings maintain 122.2 FPS. The Ultra preset produces 95.9 FPS, which remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent reduction in framerates — roughly 36% fewer FPS for Low settings (303.2 to 193.4) and 35% fewer for Ultra (148.1 to 95.9) — reflecting the increased pixel workload.

3840x2160

At 4K, the system begins to show its limits at the highest preset. Low settings still deliver a strong 106.9 FPS average, Medium settings achieve 82.4 FPS, and High settings maintain 67 FPS — all above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset, however, falls to 53.3 FPS, missing the playability mark by 6.7 FPS. This represents a 44.4% drop from the High preset (67 FPS) and a 44.3% drop from 1440p Ultra (95.9 FPS), indicating that the RTX 5070's compute resources — its 6144 shading units and 80 ROPs — are heavily taxed at this resolution.

The measured FPS data shows no minimum or maximum framerate values, only averages. This means the analysis relies on mean performance, which can mask occasional stutters or frame-time spikes. However, the substantial headroom above 60 FPS at most settings suggests that even with variance, the playable presets should maintain smooth experiences.

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 691st out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the 81.4th percentile of all systems evaluated. This is a strong position, indicating that the pairing performs better than roughly four out of five tested configurations for this game.

The CPU component itself sits in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19039. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, 0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E (19056, -0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982, 0.3% delta), and the AMD EPYC 7773X (18979, 0.3% delta). This grouping suggests the i5-12400F's processing power is well within the expected range for its class, neither significantly ahead nor behind its direct competitors.

The GPU component ranks in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40377. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (40318, 0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40063, 0.8% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (40870, -1.2% delta), and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (39568, 2% delta). The RTX 5070's position here shows it is competitive with professional-grade workstation GPUs, though the margins are narrow — within 2% of its closest competitors.

The combination of a 73rd-percentile CPU and 82nd-percentile GPU results in a system that ranks in the top 18.6% of all tested combos. This suggests that the synergy between the i5-12400F and RTX 5070 is effective for Minimum, with the GPU's stronger relative standing compensating for the CPU's more modest position. The rank of 691 out of 3712 indicates that while there are faster configurations, this pairing represents a solid, well-balanced choice for this title.

# The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Minimum. The data shows clear playability at 1080p and 1440p across all four presets, and at 4K for High, Medium, and Low settings.

At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with overwhelming margin. The Ultra preset delivers 148.1 FPS, which is 88.1 FPS above the playability threshold. Every other preset — High (191.1 FPS), Medium (231.5 FPS), and Low (303.2 FPS) — offers performance that far exceeds what is needed for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is equally positive. The Ultra preset achieves 95.9 FPS, remaining 35.9 FPS above the threshold. High settings (122.2 FPS), Medium (151.1 FPS), and Low (193.4 FPS) all provide excellent headroom. Gamers at this resolution can select any preset without concern for dips below 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced. High settings (67 FPS), Medium (82.4 FPS), and Low (106.9 FPS) all remain playable, with High being the most demanding preset that maintains 60+ FPS. The Ultra preset, however, drops to 53.3 FPS, which falls 6.7 FPS short of the playability threshold. This means 4K gamers must choose between High settings for smooth performance or Ultra settings and accept framerates below the 60 FPS mark.

The verdict by resolution confirms this analysis: 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 both list all four presets as playable, with Ultra as the best setting at 148.1 FPS and 95.9 FPS respectively. For 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High as the best option at 67 FPS.

# Best Settings per Resolution

1920x1080 — Ultra (148.1 FPS)

At 1080p, the Ultra preset is the clear choice. It delivers 148.1 FPS average, which is 88.1 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. This provides both maximum visual fidelity and smooth performance, with no need to compromise on settings. The headroom is sufficient to handle demanding scenes without dropping below playability.

2560x1440 — Ultra (95.9 FPS)

At 1440p, Ultra settings remain the optimal selection. The 95.9 FPS average is 35.9 FPS above the threshold, offering a comfortable margin for gameplay. While this is lower than the 1080p result, it still provides a fluid experience at maximum visual quality. The 35.9 FPS of headroom should absorb most framerate fluctuations during intense sequences.

3840x2160 — High (67 FPS)

At 4K, High settings represent the best balance of visual quality and performance. The 67 FPS average clears the 60 FPS threshold by 7 FPS, which is a modest but sufficient margin. Medium settings (82.4 FPS) offer more headroom but with reduced visual fidelity, while Low (106.9 FPS) provides maximum performance at the cost of image quality. Ultra at 53.3 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the playability mark.

The recommended approach for 4K gaming is to prioritize High settings, accepting the 7 FPS margin as the tradeoff for enhanced visuals. Should framerates dip in demanding moments, dropping to Medium provides a 22.4 FPS improvement (82.4 FPS) as a fallback option.