Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT combination delivers a wide range of performance in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. Benchmark results show this pairing is capable of clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested resolution, though the margin of headroom shrinks considerably at 4K. At 1920x1080, the combo produces frame rates from 124.7 FPS on Ultra to 246.7 FPS on Low; at 2560x1440, it ranges from 80.7 FPS on Ultra to 162.5 FPS on Low; and at 3840x2160, it drops from 67 FPS on Medium to 42 FPS on Ultra. The data indicates a system that is overwhelmingly fast for 1080p and 1440p gaming, while 4K requires careful settings selection to maintain smooth motion.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data for the Intel Core i5-12600KF places it in a tight cluster of processors with nearly identical average benchmark scores. The CPU’s avgBenchmarkScore is 27799, which sits between the Intel Core i9-10900K at 27872 (deltaPct -0.3) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE at 27712 (deltaPct 0.3). The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27887 (deltaPct -0.3), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27896 (deltaPct -0.3). These deltaPct values are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning that swapping the i5-12600KF for any of these rivals would produce virtually indistinguishable CPU-bound behavior in Minimum. The i9-10900K and Ryzen 7 5800X3D are particularly notable as higher-tier alternatives that would not change the gaming experience in any measurable way according to the aggregate data.

For the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT has an avgBenchmarkScore of 11627, with its nearest rivals spanning a similar narrow band. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 scores 11680 (deltaPct -0.5), the AMD Radeon Pro 5500M scores 11528 (deltaPct 0.9), the NVIDIA Tesla K20c scores 11479 (deltaPct 1.3), and the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT scores 11842 (deltaPct -1.8). These deltaPct values, ranging from -1.8 to 1.3, indicate that the RX 7800 XT’s average benchmark performance is closely matched by all four rivals. In practical terms for Minimum, a system built with a GTX 1660 or RX 6500 XT would likely produce frame rates within a few percent of the RX 7800 XT across the tested settings, assuming the CPU remains constant. The RX 7800 XT’s percentileVsAllGpus of 51 places it near the median of all tested GPUs, while the i5-12600KF’s percentileVsAllCpus of 79 shows the processor sits comfortably above the majority of CPUs in the database.

What this means for the combo is that the CPU is considerably stronger relative to its peers than the GPU. The processor’s nearest rivals are all high-end desktop or mobile parts with similar multi-threaded capabilities, while the GPU’s nearest rivals include older and lower-tier cards. In Minimum, this imbalance suggests that the RX 7800 XT is more likely to be the limiting factor at higher resolutions, whereas the i5-12600KF has sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking even at 1080p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data across resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibility in Minimum. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings: 246.7 FPS on Low, 190.2 FPS on Medium, 160 FPS on High, and 124.7 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop of approximately 122 FPS, which indicates that the GPU is handling the bulk of the graphical workload as settings increase. The CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.90, provide enough single-thread and multi-thread performance to feed the GPU at these high frame rates, as evidenced by the 3dmark_single_thread score of 1016 and the passmark_single_thread score of 3925.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show more sensitivity to settings. Low yields 162.5 FPS, Medium drops to 125.8 FPS, High produces 103.4 FPS, and Ultra still manages 80.7 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is roughly 82 FPS, which is smaller than the 1080p delta. This compression suggests that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as pixel count increases, but the CPU still has ample capacity to maintain high minimum frame rates. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 7956 and cinebench_r23_multicore score of 23391 indicate that the i5-12600KF can sustain heavy multi-threaded loads without becoming a bottleneck, even when the GPU is pushing 80+ FPS at 1440p Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. The frame rates are 86.7 FPS on Low, 67 FPS on Medium, 58.2 FPS on High, and 42 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is only about 45 FPS, which is the smallest delta of any resolution. This compression, combined with the absolute frame rates falling below the 60 FPS threshold at High and Ultra, strongly indicates that the GPU is the dominant constraint at 4K. The RX 7800 XT’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s assets, but its raw compute throughput (37.32 TFLOPS FP32) is not enough to maintain 60 FPS at the highest presets in this resolution. The CPU’s role at 4K is reduced, as the frame rates are low enough that the i5-12600KF’s single-core performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 1016) is unlikely to be the limiting factor.

The resolution scaling data shows that the CPU matters most at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 150 FPS on most settings, and the GPU matters most at 4K, where even Low settings only reach 86.7 FPS. At 1440p, the system strikes a balance, with both components contributing to the overall performance envelope.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 124.7 FPS. This is the highest preset tested, and the frame rate is more than double the playable threshold, providing substantial headroom for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays. Low reaches 246.7 FPS, Medium hits 190.2 FPS, and High produces 160 FPS, all of which far exceed the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 80.7 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by a healthy margin, and the next-highest preset, High, delivers 103.4 FPS. Medium runs at 125.8 FPS and Low at 162.5 FPS, all above the playable threshold. The verdictByResolution data confirms that all four presets at 1440p are playable, with Ultra being the recommended choice for maximum visual quality.

The 3840x2160 resolution presents a more constrained situation. The best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS are Medium, which averages 67 FPS. Low runs at 86.7 FPS, but Medium is the highest preset that clears the threshold. High falls to 58.2 FPS, just below 60, and Ultra drops to 42 FPS. The verdictByResolution data lists Low and Medium as playable settings at 4K, with Medium being the best option for those seeking a balance between visual fidelity and smooth performance.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at all three tested resolutions, but the playable settings vary significantly. At 1920x1080, the verdictByResolution indicates that all four presets—High, Low, Medium, and Ultra—are playable, with Ultra achieving 124.7 FPS. This resolution offers the most flexibility, allowing users to max out the game’s visual settings while still maintaining frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the same four presets are playable, with Ultra reaching 80.7 FPS. This is the sweet spot for the combination, offering a substantial visual upgrade over 1080p while retaining enough performance for smooth gameplay on the highest settings. The data shows a clear yes for 1440p Ultra, with a margin of 20.7 FPS above the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium are playable, with Medium being the best setting at 67 FPS. High and Ultra both fall below 60 FPS, at 58.2 and 42 FPS respectively, so users targeting 4K must sacrifice some visual fidelity to maintain playable frame rates. The verdict for 4K is conditional: the system can run the game, but only on lower presets. The overall picture is that this combo is excellent for 1080p and 1440p gaming, while 4K requires settings management to stay above the playable threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measuredFps data provides a complete picture of performance across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the lowest preset tested is Low, which produces an average of 246.7 FPS. Medium increases the graphical load and reduces the average to 190.2 FPS. High further reduces performance to 160 FPS, and Ultra brings the average down to 124.7 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a consistent step-down of roughly 50-60 FPS per preset level, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload at high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are lower across the board but still substantial. Low averages 162.5 FPS, Medium drops to 125.8 FPS, High produces 103.4 FPS, and Ultra manages 80.7 FPS. The step-down from Low to Medium is about 37 FPS, from Medium to High is about 22 FPS, and from High to Ultra is about 23 FPS. This pattern indicates that each preset increment has a diminishing but noticeable impact on performance, with the GPU handling the increased pixel load without the CPU becoming a bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are the lowest of any resolution. Low averages 86.7 FPS, Medium drops to 67 FPS, High falls to 58.2 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 42 FPS. The step-down from Low to Medium is about 20 FPS, from Medium to High is about 9 FPS, and from High to Ultra is about 16 FPS. The 4K data shows that the GPU’s compute resources are heavily taxed, especially at High and Ultra where the frame rates dip below the 60 FPS threshold. The min and max FPS fields are null for all measurements, so only average frame rates are available for analysis.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame data places this Intel Core i5-12600KF + AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT combination at rank 1272 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This rank of 1272 puts the system in the upper third of all combinations tested, meaning it outperforms roughly 66% of the hardware pairings in the database for this specific game. The rank reflects the combined performance of both components, and given the CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus of 79 and the GPU’s percentileVsAllGpus of 51, the overall ranking is consistent with a system where the CPU is stronger relative to its peers than the GPU.

The fact that this combo ranks at 1272 out of 3712 indicates that while it is not among the top-tier systems, it is well above the median. The GPU’s relatively lower percentile (51) compared to the CPU (79) suggests that many of the higher-ranked combos likely pair a similarly strong CPU with a more powerful GPU. Conversely, the i5-12600KF’s high CPU percentile helps this combo outperform systems with weaker processors, even if they have comparable or slightly better GPUs. The rank of 1272 is a solid result for a mid-to-high-end pairing, and the measured FPS data supports this position: at 1440p and 1080p, the system delivers frame rates that are competitive with much more expensive configurations, while at 4K it requires preset compromises that are typical of this performance tier.