Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a robust experience in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. The data shows this combination handles the game well across common resolutions, though the demands of 4K Ultra prove too steep. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and alternatives based strictly on the provided benchmark data.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold is Low, which achieves an average of 74 FPS. The Medium preset falls to 57 FPS, just below the threshold, while High averages 48 FPS and Ultra averages 36 FPS. For a smoother visual experience at this resolution, users would need to sacrifice fidelity for frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the data indicates that Ultra settings are the best choice, delivering an average of 68 FPS. This comfortably clears the 60 FPS line. The lower presets also perform well, with High at 89 FPS, Medium at 106 FPS, and Low at 138 FPS, but Ultra offers the highest visual quality while still maintaining playable performance.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is again the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS, with an average of 105 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this combo, providing high fidelity and substantial headroom. The High preset reaches 138 FPS, Medium 164 FPS, and Low 214 FPS, all far exceeding the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. The scaling from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 shows a significant drop in average FPS across all presets; for example, Ultra falls from 105 FPS to 68 FPS, a 35% decrease. This indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The scaling from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 is even more dramatic, with Ultra dropping from 68 FPS to 36 FPS, a 47% reduction. This steep decline confirms that the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the bottleneck at 4K. The gap between Low and Ultra settings also widens with resolution, from 109 FPS at 1080p to 38 FPS at 4K, further illustrating the GPU’s workload.

Conversely, the Intel Core i5-12600KF appears sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high (over 200 FPS on Low), suggesting that the CPU can handle the game’s logic and draw calls without becoming a limiting factor. The CPU’s benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23391 and a single-core score of 3302, support its capability for gaming workloads. However, the data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining performance at 1440p and above.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12600KF performs nearly identically to the Intel Core i9-10900K, with a deltaPct of -0.3%, meaning the i9 scores just 0.3% lower on average. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is also a close match, with a deltaPct of -0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U shows the same -0.3% delta, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is 0.3% higher. In practical terms, a system with any of these CPUs would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Minimum.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, with a deltaPct of 0.5%, meaning the RX 6750 XT scores 0.5% higher in average benchmarks. The AMD FirePro W7100 is 0.6% lower, and the AMD FirePro D700 is 0.7% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is the closest NVIDIA option, with a deltaPct of 1.1%. Users with these alternative GPUs should see very similar performance in this game, with the RX 6750 XT holding a slight edge over the FirePro options.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, but only on Low settings. The data shows an average of 74 FPS at 3840x2160 on Low, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS, with an average of 68 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while maintaining smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-10900K?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF and the Intel Core i9-10900K are extremely close in performance. The benchmark data shows a deltaPct of -0.3%, meaning the i9-10900K scores only 0.3% lower on average, making them effectively equal in gaming scenarios.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The minimum FPS data is only provided for the Medium preset. At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum is 139 FPS; at 2560x1440 Medium, it is 90 FPS; and at 3840x2160 Medium, it is 48 FPS. No minimum values are listed for other presets.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important for performance at 1920x1080?

A: The data suggests the GPU is still a major factor, but the CPU is not a bottleneck. Frame rates are very high, with Low hitting 214 FPS and Ultra hitting 105 FPS, indicating that the CPU can keep up and the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences between presets.

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

A: This combo ranks 1689 out of 3712 total tested combinations in Minimum. This places it in the upper half of all tested systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are consistently high. The Low preset achieves an average of 214 FPS, Medium averages 164 FPS with a minimum of 139 and maximum of 189, High averages 138 FPS, and Ultra averages 105 FPS. This resolution offers the best performance headroom.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but decreases. Low averages 138 FPS, Medium averages 106 FPS (minimum 90, maximum 122), High averages 89 FPS, and Ultra averages 68 FPS. All presets remain above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, performance drops significantly. Low averages 74 FPS, which is playable. Medium averages 57 FPS (minimum 48, maximum 66), which is below the threshold. High averages 48 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS, both of which are not playable at 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of an Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT holds a rank of 1689 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the 45th percentile, meaning it outperforms approximately 45% of all tested systems. While not a top-tier setup, this rank reflects a solid mid-range position. The CPU itself is in the 79th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 71st percentile, indicating both components are above average individually. The combo’s overall rank is lower than either component’s individual percentile, which is typical when paired with other high-end hardware in the test pool.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Minimum effectively, but the experience varies by resolution. At 1920x1080, the verdict is clear: all presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 105 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the optimal resolution for this hardware.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is also positive. All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with Ultra averaging 68 FPS. This provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is mixed. Only the Low preset is playable, with an average of 74 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the 60 FPS threshold, with averages of 57, 48, and 36 FPS respectively. For 4K gaming, users would need to lower settings to Low to achieve a smooth experience. In summary, this combo is a strong performer for 1080p and 1440p gaming, capable of running Minimum at maximum settings, but it is not suited for high-fidelity 4K play.