Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a high-performance combination for playing Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. Benchmark data shows this system delivers playable frame rates across all tested resolutions, from 1080p to 4K, with the most demanding settings at lower resolutions easily cleared. The analysis below details the measured performance, comparative standing against similar hardware, and optimal settings per resolution, based exclusively on the provided benchmark results.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The measured performance of the Intel Core i5-12600KF places it in a tightly contested group of processors. Its average benchmark score is 27,799, which is effectively identical to several rivals. The Intel Core i9-10900K scores 27,872, a negligible 0.3% difference in favor of the older i9. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27,896, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27,887, a 0.3% advantage, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27,712, which is 0.3% lower than the i5-12600KF. In practice, a system builder choosing between these CPUs would see near-identical performance in Minimum, meaning the i5-12600KF sits at the center of a cluster of comparable alternatives.

For the GPU, the situation is similar, though the rival hardware is more varied. The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT has an average benchmark score of 13,745. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon 660M, which scores 13,812, a 0.5% difference. The NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile scores 13,821, also 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 570X scores 13,871, which is 0.9% higher. Interestingly, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT scores 13,543, which is 1.5% lower than the RX 7900 XT. This data indicates that despite being a high-end card, the RX 7900 XT's performance profile in this benchmark is closely matched by a range of mobile and lower-tier desktop parts, suggesting that frame rates in Minimum would be very similar with any of these GPUs.

CPU and GPU Roles

For Minimum, the relative importance of the CPU versus the GPU shifts with resolution. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the system is clearly able to produce very high frame rates. The average FPS at 1080p Low is 298.3, which scales to 227.4 at Medium and 190.4 at High. The jump to Ultra drops the average to 150.0. This pattern shows that as settings increase, the GPU workload grows substantially, but the CPU still delivers enough headroom to keep up.

At 2560x1440, the GPU load increases further. The average FPS at 1440p Low is 190.5, falling to 147.6 at Medium and 126.4 at High. At Ultra, the average is 95.0. The frame rate deltas between presets remain consistent, indicating the GPU is still the dominant factor, but the CPU is starting to show more influence as the overall frame rate ceiling lowers.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the definitive limiting factor. The average FPS at 4K Low is 105.0, which drops to 79.3 at Medium and 66.8 at High. The most demanding preset, Ultra, yields only 49.9 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a significant reduction in performance across all settings, confirming that the RX 7900 XT is fully saturated at this resolution. The data indicates that for this game, the CPU is sufficient to drive high frame rates at lower resolutions, but the GPU dictates the playable settings at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured average FPS data for the Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT combination is as follows. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces an average of 298.3 FPS. The Medium preset yields 227.4 FPS. The High preset delivers 190.4 FPS. The Ultra preset results in 150.0 FPS. All of these are well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 190.5 FPS. The Medium preset averages 147.6 FPS. The High preset reaches 126.4 FPS. The Ultra preset maintains 95.0 FPS. Every preset at this resolution also clears the 60 FPS threshold with substantial margin.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops are more pronounced. The Low preset averages 105.0 FPS. The Medium preset averages 79.3 FPS. The High preset averages 66.8 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the playable threshold, averaging 49.9 FPS. No minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded in the data, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Minimum at all tested resolutions, but the settings ceiling varies by resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable at every preset. The Ultra setting, the most demanding, achieves an average of 150.0 FPS, which is 90 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system also clears 60 FPS on all presets. The Ultra setting averages 95.0 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the threshold. This resolution is ideal for high refresh rate monitors, as even the most demanding preset offers smooth performance.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The High preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 66.8 FPS. The Low and Medium presets also clear the threshold, with averages of 105.0 FPS and 79.3 FPS respectively. However, the Ultra preset drops to 49.9 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. Therefore, the system can run the game at 4K, but users must avoid the Ultra preset to maintain consistent playability.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT combination ranks 776th out of 3,712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the top 21% of all configurations tested for this game. Given the high frame rates observed, this rank is expected; the system outperforms the vast majority of combinations, which likely includes lower-end CPUs and GPUs that struggle to maintain 60 FPS at 1080p or higher resolutions. The rank reflects a very capable system for this specific title, though it is not at the absolute top of the list, likely due to the CPU's mid-range positioning relative to flagship processors.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is the optimal choice. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best setting, achieving an average of 150.0 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while still delivering frame rates more than double the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best setting, with an average of 95.0 FPS. This allows for maximum graphical fidelity at a high resolution with a significant frame rate buffer.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding playable option. It averages 66.8 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. While lower than the frame rates at other resolutions, this still provides a smooth experience for a 4K display. The Ultra preset is not recommended at this resolution, as its 49.9 FPS average falls below the playable standard.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 49.9, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable setting at this resolution is High, which averages 66.8 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS at 2560x1440, with an average of 95.0 FPS. All other presets (High, Medium, Low) also exceed 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27,799, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27,896. The 5800X3D is 0.3% faster, a difference that is effectively negligible for gaming performance.

Q: Which GPU is a close rival to the RX 7900 XT in this data?

A: The AMD Radeon 660M has an average score of 13,812, which is 0.5% higher than the RX 7900 XT's 13,745. The NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile is also close, with a score of 13,821, 0.5% higher.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system achieves an average of 190.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How many total combinations were ranked for this game?

A: The data shows that this combo ranks 776th out of 3,712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 21% of all tested systems for Minimum.