Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a profoundly overqualified combination for Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Benchmark data shows this combo delivers playable frame rates at every tested resolution and preset, with the only sub-60 FPS result occurring at 4K Ultra. This pairing ranks 390th out of 3,712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 11% of all configurations, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold with substantial headroom at 1440p and 1080p even on the most demanding settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 76 FPS, which is the most demanding playable setting. The Ultra preset drops to 55.6 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Can this combo run the game at 1440p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 108.2 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19,039. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, scores 19,047, a delta of 0%. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19,056, which is 0.1% higher.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49,957. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64, scores 50,001, a delta of -0.1%.

Q: Which component is the stronger performer in synthetic tests?

A: The GPU dominates. The RTX 5070 Ti scores 32,974 in Passmark G3D and 212,363 in Geekbench OpenCL, while the CPU's best multi-threaded result is 19,433 in Passmark Multithread and 12,380 in Cinebench R23 Multi-Core.

Q: Is the 1080p Ultra preset the highest frame rate achieved?

A: No. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 339.4 FPS, which is the highest average frame rate recorded. The Ultra preset averages 168 FPS, still far above the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the data shows the High preset is the optimal choice, delivering an average of 76 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that stays above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset averages 92.2 FPS and Low averages 117.6 FPS, both playable, but High provides the best visual quality without compromising frame rate. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 55.6 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, making it unsuitable.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is fully playable with an average of 108.2 FPS. This represents the best visual fidelity available at this resolution. The High preset averages 143.1 FPS, Medium averages 167.1 FPS, and Low averages 216.7 FPS, all significantly above the 60 FPS threshold. There is no reason to sacrifice settings at 1440p, as even the most demanding preset maintains nearly double the playable frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 168 FPS, making it the recommended choice for maximum quality. The High preset averages 218.2 FPS, Medium averages 259.5 FPS, and Low averages 339.4 FPS. Every preset at 1080p is dramatically above the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest recorded average still nearly three times the playable minimum. The Ultra preset is the clear choice for this resolution, offering the best visuals with no frame rate concerns.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU is the overwhelmingly dominant component in Minimum, with the CPU providing ample headroom at all resolutions. The frame rate scaling across resolutions shows a classic GPU-bound pattern: at 1080p Ultra, the combo averages 168 FPS, while at 1440p Ultra it averages 108.2 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 55.6 FPS. This scaling pattern—a roughly 36% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further 49% reduction from 1440p to 4K—is characteristic of a system where the graphics card is the limiting factor.

The CPU's performance metrics support this interpretation. The Intel Core i5-12400F has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,380 and a single-core score of 1,680, placing it at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. It ranks in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. With 6 cores and 12 threads, this processor is more than sufficient for a 2014 title, and its benchmark scores indicate it is unlikely to bottleneck the RTX 5070 Ti at any resolution.

Evidence for the GPU-bound nature of the game becomes clearer when examining the 4K results. The Ultra preset at 4K falls to 55.6 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, while the CPU's performance is unchanged regardless of resolution. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 32,974 and its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory with 896.0 GB/s bandwidth are the specifications that determine whether the game runs at 4K Ultra, not the CPU's capabilities.

The RTX 5070 Ti's 43.94 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 70 RT cores are far beyond what a 2014 title requires, but the frame rate data confirms that even this powerful GPU cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra. This suggests the game's Ultra preset at 4K is exceptionally demanding, not that the CPU is holding the system back. The CPU's role is effectively constant across all settings, while the GPU's workload scales with resolution and preset quality.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at every resolution and preset combination except 4K Ultra. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Medium, and Low, with High being the best at 76 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 55.6 FPS, missing the 60 FPS playable threshold by a narrow margin.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra achieving 108.2 FPS. This is the recommended resolution for this combo, as it delivers the full visual experience with substantial frame rate headroom. The 1440p Ultra result of 108.2 FPS is more than 80% above the playable threshold, indicating this system has significant performance reserves.

At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 168 FPS. The performance at 1080p is exceptionally high, with even the most demanding preset running at nearly triple the 60 FPS threshold. For players targeting high refresh rate monitors, the Low preset at 339.4 FPS or Medium at 259.5 FPS would provide the frame rates necessary for 240 Hz displays.

The data shows this is a system optimized for high refresh rate gaming at 1440p and 1080p, with 4K Ultra being the only scenario that exceeds its capabilities. Players who prioritize 4K gaming should use the High preset, which maintains 76 FPS, or consider reducing resolution to 1440p for the Ultra experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score are closely matched. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19,047, a 0% delta from the i5-12400F's 19,039. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19,056, a -0.1% delta. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18,982, a 0.3% delta, and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18,979, also a 0.3% delta. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU performance in Minimum, though the i5-12400F's desktop-oriented design with 6 cores and 12 threads provides more consistent sustained performance than mobile or embedded variants.

For the GPU, the nearest rival by average score is the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64, which scores 50,001 compared to the RTX 5070 Ti's 49,957, a -0.1% delta. The Intel Arc A550M scores 49,737, a 0.4% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT scores 50,951, a -2% delta, meaning it is slightly faster on average. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT scores 48,477, a 3.1% delta, meaning the RTX 5070 Ti is about 3% faster on average.

These GPU rivals would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum. The RX 6900 XT might push 4K Ultra closer to the 60 FPS threshold given its 2% higher average score, but the difference would be marginal. The RX 6800 XT, being 3.1% slower, would likely still achieve playable frame rates at 4K High but might struggle more at Ultra. All of these alternatives would deliver the same overall experience at 1440p and 1080p, where the frame rates are so high that minor performance differences are imperceptible.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination ranks 390th out of 3,712 tested combos in Minimum. This places the system in the top 10.5% of all configurations tested, a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU.

This ranking reflects the GPU's dominance in this title. The RTX 5070 Ti's 86th percentile standing among all GPUs is the primary driver of the combo's high placement. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU, but it does not boost the combo's standing beyond what the graphics card achieves on its own.

The rank of 390 out of 3,712 means there are 3,322 tested combinations that perform worse than this system. This places the combo firmly in the upper tier of configurations, though not at the very top. The gap between this system and the highest-ranked combos likely comes from more powerful CPUs paired with equally strong or stronger GPUs, though the frame rate data shows this combo already exceeds playable thresholds at all but one setting combination.

For a 2014 third-person shooter, this ranking is more than adequate. The game's age means modern hardware is dramatically overqualified, and the 390th rank reflects a system that can handle the game at high frame rates across nearly all settings. Players with this combo will experience smooth, high-performance gameplay at 1440p and 1080p, with 4K requiring a modest settings reduction.