Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a dominant performance profile in Minimum, with the data showing that this combination is capable of running the game at playable frame rates across nearly all tested settings and resolutions. The only exception is the Ultra preset at 4K, where the average frame rate drops to 49.9 FPS, just below the 60 FPS playability threshold. At every other resolution and settings combination, this hardware clears the 60 FPS mark with substantial headroom, making it a top-tier choice for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high across the board. The Low preset achieves an average of 277.8 FPS, which is the highest recorded frame rate in the entire dataset. Moving up, Medium delivers 213.4 FPS, High reaches 176.4 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 138.1 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the CPU-GPU combination is rarely the limiting factor, with the game running far beyond what most displays can even refresh.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong, though the scaling becomes more pronounced. The Low preset hits an average of 180.6 FPS, Medium drops to 136.3 FPS, and High settles at 118.1 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution produces an average of 87.8 FPS, which is still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and indicates that this hardware can handle high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming in Minimum without compromise.

The most demanding scenario is 3840x2160 (4K), where the performance gap between presets widens significantly. The Low preset averages 95.9 FPS, which remains highly playable. Medium averages 73.4 FPS, and High averages 61.2 FPS, just barely clearing the playable threshold. However, the Ultra preset at 4K falls short, with an average of 49.9 FPS. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to maintain 60 FPS, making it the sole caveat for this otherwise exceptional performance profile.

It is notably the FACT PACK does not include min or max FPS values for any resolution or settings combination. The analysis is therefore based solely on average frame rates, which are consistently strong and indicate stable performance across the board.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination ranks 861st out of 3,712 tested combinations in Minimum. This places the combo in the top 23% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing for a game released in 2014. The percentile ranking of the individual components supports this: the CPU sits in the 79th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 83rd percentile against all GPUs.

The benchmark data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck in most scenarios. The i5-12600KF scores 23,391 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,302 in single-core, with a PassMark multithread score of 27,575. Meanwhile, the RTX 3080 Ti posts a PassMark G3D score of 26,896 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 192,697. These scores indicate that both components are well-matched for this title, though the GPU's percentile advantage is slightly higher, suggesting that the graphics card carries more of the load in Minimum.

Given the game's release date of 2014, this modern hardware configuration naturally overperforms relative to what the game was designed around. The rank of 861 out of 3,712 reflects that while many other combinations may also run this game well, this specific pairing is positioned favorably, with only a minority of tested systems delivering better overall performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS are Ultra, with an average of 138.1 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and the data shows it runs at more than double the playable threshold. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution, as even the maximum preset provides an exceptional frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, achieving an average of 87.8 FPS. This comfortably clears the 60 FPS threshold and leaves room for high-refresh-rate displays. The data indicates that the Ultra preset at 1440p is fully playable, making it the recommended choice for users with 1440p monitors.

For 3840x2160, the best settings that maintain 60 FPS are High, with an average of 61.2 FPS. This is a narrow margin, but it is definitively above the playable threshold. The Medium preset averages 73.4 FPS and the Low preset averages 95.9 FPS, both of which are also playable. The Ultra preset, however, falls to 49.9 FPS and is not recommended for 4K gaming in Minimum if the 60 FPS target is a strict requirement.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i9-10900K has an average benchmark score of 27,872, which is only 0.3% lower than the i5-12600KF's 27,799. This means the i9-10900K would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum when paired with the same GPU. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27,896, also 0.3% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27,887, 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27,712, 0.3% lower. All four of these CPUs are within a 0.3% performance delta of the i5-12600KF, meaning that swapping to any of them would produce virtually indistinguishable results in this game.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, which has an average score of 40,377, 2% higher than the RTX 3080 Ti's 41,187. This indicates that the RTX 5070 would deliver roughly 2% higher frame rates in Minimum, a negligible difference in practical terms. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40,870, 0.8% higher, and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB scores 41,707, 1.2% lower. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 scores 41,897, 1.7% lower. These alternatives would all perform within a narrow band of the RTX 3080 Ti, making them suitable substitutes if the exact GPU is unavailable.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K with the Ultra preset?*

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 49.9 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset at 4K averages 61.2 FPS and is the best playable option at that resolution.

*Q: What is the highest frame rate this combination achieves in Minimum?*

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 277.8, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. Even the Ultra preset at 1080p maintains an average of 138.1 FPS.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rival in performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27,799. The closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, scores 27,896, a difference of only 0.3%. This means the frame rates in Minimum would be statistically identical between these two CPUs.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 Ti significantly faster than the RTX 5070 in this game?

A: No. The RTX 3080 Ti has an average score of 41,187, while the RTX 5070 scores 40,377, which is 2% lower. This translates to a very small performance difference in Minimum, well within the margin of error for playability.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 87.8 FPS, which is the most demanding setting that still clears the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets at 1440p are playable.

Q: How many total combinations does this setup rank against?

A: This CPU-GPU combination ranks 861st out of 3,712 tested combinations in Minimum, placing it in the top 23% of all systems tested.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination can definitively run Minimum at playable frame rates for the vast majority of configurations. The data shows that all presets at both 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 maintain averages well above the 60 FPS threshold, with the highest preset at 1440p achieving 87.8 FPS and the highest preset at 1080p reaching 138.1 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the situation is slightly more nuanced. The High, Medium, and Low presets all clear 60 FPS, with averages of 61.2, 73.4, and 95.9 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset falls short at 49.9 FPS, meaning 4K users must accept High settings as the maximum for a consistent 60 FPS experience.

In summary, this is a highly capable combination for Minimum. The only scenario where it fails to meet the 60 FPS target is 4K Ultra, which is an extreme setting for a game of this era. For all other resolutions and settings, the performance is more than sufficient, and the combo ranks in the top 23% of all tested systems. This hardware delivers a confident, high-refresh-rate experience across the board, with the single caveat being the most demanding 4K preset.