Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers a commanding performance profile in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Benchmark data shows this combo handles the game with substantial headroom at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K Ultra remains the only configuration that dips below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The measured frame rates indicate a system that is primarily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, though the CPU's strong multi-threaded scores ensure it never becomes a limiting factor.

FAQ

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

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset achieves an average of 60.9 FPS, making it the most demanding playable setting. The Ultra preset falls short at 45.7 FPS average.

Q: Can this system run the game at 1440p with all settings maxed out?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 88.9 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27,799. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-10900K, scores 27,872, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27,896, also 0.3% higher than the i5.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT sits in the 55th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 13,543, placing it near the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (13,515, 0.2% higher) and the AMD Radeon Pro 555 (13,407, 1% higher).

Q: What frame rate does the system achieve at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 215 FPS. This is more than three times the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating massive headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How many total combinations does this combo rank among in the game's database?

A: This CPU-GPU combination ranks 959th out of 3,712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the upper portion of all tested systems.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear shift in workload distribution. At 1920x1080, the system produces 276.5 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 134.6 FPS on Ultra. This 51% reduction from Low to Ultra at 1080p suggests the GPU is handling the increased graphical load, but the CPU still has ample resources to feed it. The Core i5-12600KF's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,391 and single-core score of 3,302 indicate strong per-thread performance that prevents bottlenecks at lower resolutions.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset yields 88.9 FPS, while Low produces 181.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows compared to 1080p, as the GPU becomes more saturated. At 3840x2160, the trend intensifies: Ultra drops to 45.7 FPS, while Low still manages 95.2 FPS. The 4K Ultra result being below 60 FPS while 1440p Ultra stays above 88 FPS demonstrates that the RX 9070 XT's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for most settings, but the sheer pixel count at 4K with maximum effects overwhelms the GPU's 48.66 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput.

The CPU's role is most evident in the Low preset scaling. At 1080p Low, the system hits 276.5 FPS, which is nearly double the 1440p Low figure of 181.1 FPS. This 95.4 FPS difference shows that at lower graphical loads, the CPU's performance ceiling (with a 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.90 GHz boost) becomes more relevant. However, even at 4K Low (95.2 FPS), the i5-12600KF's 10 cores and 16 threads provide enough throughput to keep average frame rates far above playable levels. The data indicates that for this 2014 title, the GPU is the dominant factor at all resolutions except the lowest settings at 1080p, where both components are operating near their limits.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 134.6 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and remains far above the 60 FPS threshold. For players with high-refresh-rate displays, even the Medium preset at 215 FPS offers a viable alternative, but Ultra provides the full visual experience without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again takes the top spot with 88.9 FPS average. This represents a 34% performance drop from the 1080p Ultra result, but still leaves substantial margin above the playable threshold. The High preset at 113.7 FPS is an option for those prioritizing higher frame rates, though Ultra's visual benefits are attainable without compromise.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding playable option, achieving an average of 60.9 FPS. This barely clears the 60 FPS threshold, making it a marginal choice. The Medium preset at 75.3 FPS provides a more comfortable buffer, while Low at 95.2 FPS offers the highest frame rates at this resolution. Ultra at 45.7 FPS is not recommended, as it falls 14.3 FPS short of the playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum across all tested resolutions, with the single exception of 4K Ultra. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest result being 134.6 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, the same holds true, with Ultra at 88.9 FPS and all other presets ranging from 113.7 FPS (High) to 181.1 FPS (Low). At 3840x2160, the High, Medium, and Low presets are playable, with averages of 60.9, 75.3, and 95.2 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset at 45.7 FPS is the only configuration that fails to meet the 60 FPS standard.

The verdict data confirms that the system is fully capable of running the game at high quality settings for the vast majority of use cases. For 4K gaming, users should stick to High or Medium settings to maintain smooth frame rates. The 959th rank out of 3,712 combos places this system in the 74th percentile of tested configurations, indicating it outperforms most systems in the database for this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

From the CPU's nearest rivals, the Intel Core i9-10900K (average score 27,872, 0.3% higher) would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (27,896, 0.3% higher) offers the same negligible performance delta, making it a direct substitute. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (27,712, 0.3% lower) and AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27,887, 0.3% higher) also fall within a fraction of a percent of the i5-12600KF's score, meaning any of these CPUs would produce virtually indistinguishable frame rates in this game.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon HD 7770M (13,536, 0.1% higher) and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (13,515, 0.2% higher) are the closest matches to the RX 9070 XT's average benchmark score of 13,543. The NVIDIA P106-090 (13,470, 0.5% lower) and AMD Radeon Pro 555 (13,407, 1% lower) also fall within a narrow performance band. In practice, these GPUs would produce similar average frame rates in Minimum, though the RX 9070 XT's modern architecture (RDNA 4.0, 4 nm process) may offer better driver optimizations for newer titles.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12600KF + AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT combination ranks 959th out of 3,712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the top 25.8% of all systems evaluated for this game. The ranking reflects the strong 1080p performance (134.6 FPS on Ultra) and capable 1440p results (88.9 FPS on Ultra), while the 4K Ultra shortfall prevents a higher position. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 55th percentile ranking among all graphics cards combine to produce a system that excels at lower resolutions but shows its limitations at 4K with maximum settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 276.5 FPS average
• Medium: 215 FPS average
• High: 175.8 FPS average
• Ultra: 134.6 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 181.1 FPS average
• Medium: 138 FPS average
• High: 113.7 FPS average
• Ultra: 88.9 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 95.2 FPS average
• Medium: 75.3 FPS average
• High: 60.9 FPS average
• Ultra: 45.7 FPS average

The frame rate progression across resolutions follows an expected pattern: each step from 1080p to 1440p to 4K reduces performance by roughly 35-45% for the same preset. The gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases, from a 141.9 FPS difference at 1080p to a 49.5 FPS difference at 4K. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU's rendering workload becomes the primary constraint, while at 1080p, the CPU's ability to feed frames allows the GPU to stretch its legs. No minimum or maximum FPS data was recorded, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates, which consistently show playable performance for all settings except 4K Ultra.