Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers an exceptionally strong performance profile for Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. Benchmark data confirms that this combination far exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution tested, with the most demanding preset at 4K still maintaining a comfortable margin above the target. The measured frame rates indicate that this system is not merely playable but provides a high-refresh-rate experience at lower resolutions, making it a versatile choice for various display configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, achieving an average of 66.2 FPS. This is a significant accomplishment, as it means the system can run the game at maximum visual quality on a 4K display without dropping below the playable threshold. The High preset yields 85.6 FPS, Medium 101.2 FPS, and Low 129.6 FPS, all of which are well above 60 FPS, but Ultra represents the optimal balance of visual fidelity and performance.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the best preset that clears 60 FPS is also Ultra, with an average of 118.9 FPS. This is nearly double the playable threshold, providing a smooth and responsive experience even at the highest settings. The High preset reaches 155.9 FPS, Medium 184.5 FPS, and Low 245.2 FPS, showing that the system has ample headroom at this resolution for even higher refresh rate monitors.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), Ultra remains the best preset, delivering 183.2 FPS on average. This is more than triple the 60 FPS threshold, making the system ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming. High settings produce 239.9 FPS, Medium 289.2 FPS, and Low 374.2 FPS, demonstrating that the CPU-GPU combo can drive frame rates far beyond what most displays can show.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear pattern of GPU scaling as resolution increases, while the CPU remains a consistent performer. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, indicating that the system is not heavily CPU-limited; the Intel Core i5-12400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides enough processing power to keep up with the RTX 5080's output at this resolution. The gap between Low (374.2 FPS) and Ultra (183.2 FPS) at 1080p is substantial, a 191 FPS difference, which reflects the GPU's workload increasing with graphical settings.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates drop but remain very high. The difference between Low (245.2 FPS) and Ultra (118.9 FPS) is 126.3 FPS, showing that the GPU is still the dominant factor in performance scaling. The CPU's role becomes less prominent as resolution increases, since the GPU takes on more of the rendering burden. This is typical for a modern high-end GPU pairing with a mid-range CPU.

At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the frame rates drop to 129.6 FPS on Low and 66.2 FPS on Ultra. The CPU's contribution is relatively constant, with its benchmark scores (e.g., Cinebench R23 multi-core 12380 and single-core 1680) indicating it is not a bottleneck at this resolution. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra (from 183.2 FPS to 66.2 FPS) is a 117 FPS reduction, a 63.9% drop, which is consistent with the GPU's pixel throughput limitations. The RTX 5080's 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are the primary drivers of this scaling.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combo ranks 190th out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 5.1% of all systems tested for this game. This high ranking is driven by the RTX 5080's exceptional performance, as the GPU alone is in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. The combination of a strong GPU with a capable mid-range CPU results in a system that outperforms the vast majority of other configurations.

The rank indicates that this combo is among the elite for running Minimum, and it is likely to handle any future titles at high settings as well. The data shows that the system's performance is primarily GPU-bound, so any upgrade path would involve a more powerful GPU rather than a CPU change.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (avg score 19047, delta 0%), the Intel Core 3 201E (avg score 19056, delta -0.1%), the Intel Core i5-1335U (avg score 18982, delta 0.3%), and the AMD EPYC 7773X (avg score 18979, delta 0.3%). These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum, meaning that swapping the i5-12400F for any of these would result in a negligible change in frame rates, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU is the bottleneck.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 8060S (avg score 55757, delta 0.6%), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (avg score 55698, delta 0.7%), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (avg score 54828, delta 2.3%), and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (avg score 57367, delta -2.2%). The RX 9070 GRE is slightly faster, while the others are slightly slower, but all are within a 2.3% performance band. This means that any of these GPUs would produce frame rates very close to those measured for the RTX 5080, with the RX 9070 GRE potentially delivering a few more FPS and the others a few less.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average FPS are as follows: Low 129.6, Medium 101.2, High 85.6, and Ultra 66.2. All settings clear the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Ultra being the most demanding preset that still maintains a comfortable margin.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS are: Low 245.2, Medium 184.5, High 155.9, and Ultra 118.9. The performance at this resolution is exceptionally high, with even the Ultra preset delivering nearly double the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the average FPS are: Low 374.2, Medium 289.2, High 239.9, and Ultra 183.2. These numbers indicate that the system is capable of driving high refresh rate displays (e.g., 240Hz) at the highest settings, with the Low preset even exceeding 360 FPS.

The data does not include min or max FPS values, but the average FPS are consistently high, suggesting a stable frame delivery across all tested configurations.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 66.2, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers 118.9 FPS, making it the best choice for maximum visual quality while maintaining a high frame rate.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 190th out of 3712 combos, placing it in the top 5.1% of all tested configurations for Minimum.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the GPU is the dominant factor, as frame rates scale significantly with settings (from 374.2 FPS on Low to 183.2 FPS on Ultra). The CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid being a bottleneck.

Q: Are there any similar-performing GPUs to the RTX 5080?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is slightly faster with a delta of -2.2%, while the AMD Radeon 8060S and RX 6750 GRE 12 GB are within 0.7% of its average benchmark score.

Q: What is the highest FPS achievable with this system?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 374.2 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Minimum. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, all presets from Low to Ultra are playable, with the best setting being Ultra at 66.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, the best setting is Ultra at 118.9 FPS, and at 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra at 183.2 FPS. In every case, the most demanding preset clears the 60 FPS threshold with a substantial margin. The system is not just playable; it is overqualified for the game, providing a high-refresh-rate experience even at 4K. This combination of a mid-range CPU and a high-end GPU proves to be an excellent match for Minimum, and the data suggests it would handle more modern titles with ease. The only limitation is the GPU's power draw of 360 W and the suggested 750 W PSU, but these are hardware requirements, not performance constraints. For any gamer looking to play Minimum at maximum settings on a high-resolution display, this combo delivers a flawless experience.