Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a wide range of performance across resolutions and presets in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Benchmark data shows the system is highly capable at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a careful preset selection to maintain fluid gameplay. Measured FPS values, settings analysis, and hardware comparisons below are drawn directly from the provided dataset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces exceptional frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 202 FPS, while Medium averages 155 FPS with a minimum of 131 FPS and a maximum of 178 FPS. High averages 130 FPS, and Ultra still delivers a robust 99 FPS average. This resolution shows the RTX 4060 is far from being a bottleneck, with even the most demanding preset keeping well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but scales down predictably. The Low preset averages 130 FPS, Medium averages 100 FPS (min 85 FPS, max 115 FPS), High averages 84 FPS, and Ultra averages 64 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 66 FPS, indicating that the GPU’s load increases significantly with each quality tier. All presets at this resolution remain above the 60 FPS threshold, but Ultra’s 64 FPS average leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. The Low preset averages 70 FPS, which is the only setting that clears the 60 FPS line. Medium averages 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS, meaning it dips below the playable threshold during intense moments. High averages 45 FPS, and Ultra drops to 34 FPS. The performance cliff between Low and Medium at 4K (70 vs 54 FPS) suggests a sharp increase in shading and texture workload that the RTX 4060’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth cannot fully sustain.

The data shows a consistent scaling pattern: each resolution step down (from 4K to 1440p, and from 1440p to 1080p) yields roughly a 1.5x to 1.8x improvement in average FPS for the same preset. For example, Ultra goes from 34 FPS at 4K to 64 FPS at 1440p to 99 FPS at 1080p. This indicates the GPU is the primary performance driver, with the CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads providing ample headroom even at lower resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 99 FPS. This means users can enable the highest visual quality without any concern for playability, as the 99 FPS average provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 64 FPS. This is a close call, as the average is only 4 FPS above the playable threshold. However, the data does not list a minimum FPS for Ultra at this resolution, so the average of 64 FPS is the only metric available. Given that Medium shows a minimum of 85 FPS, Ultra’s average suggests it stays playable, but users seeking consistent frame pacing might prefer High (84 FPS) for extra security.

For 3840x2160, the only playable preset is Low, which averages 70 FPS. Medium falls below 60 FPS with a 54 FPS average and a 46 FPS minimum, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The verdict is clear: at 4K, users must sacrifice visual fidelity to the lowest settings to maintain fluid motion.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core i9-10900K (avg score 27872, deltaPct -0.3), the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (avg score 27712, deltaPct 0.3), the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (avg score 27887, deltaPct -0.3), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (avg score 27896, deltaPct -0.3). The i5-12600KF’s own average benchmark score is 27799, placing it within 0.3% of these parts. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, since the game’s engine is unlikely to stress more than a few threads at 1080p. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s additional cache might help in CPU-bound scenarios, but the delta is negligible.

For the GPU, the RTX 4060’s nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (avg score 17666, deltaPct -0.2), the AMD Radeon 780M (avg score 17588, deltaPct 0.3), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (avg score 17551, deltaPct 0.5), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (avg score 17509, deltaPct 0.7). The RTX 4060’s average benchmark score is 17639, so these alternatives would perform within 0.7% of it. In Minimum, a Radeon 780M (integrated graphics) or a Radeon Pro 560 would produce nearly identical FPS numbers, though the RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM gives it an edge at 4K where memory capacity becomes a factor. The HD 7790 is a much older part, but its score suggests it could match the RTX 4060 in this specific title, likely due to the game’s age and simpler rendering demands.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum effectively at most resolutions and presets, with clear limitations at 4K. At 1920x1080, all presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering 99 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also remain above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 64 FPS being the most demanding but still playable. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves 70 FPS; Medium (54 FPS), High (45 FPS), and Ultra (34 FPS) all fall short of the playable threshold.

The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: 1080p and 1440p users can enable any settings, while 4K users must stick to Low. The RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Medium preset’s 46 FPS minimum reveals a memory bandwidth bottleneck. For a game released in 2014, this is still a strong showing, but it is not a 4K-capable system for this title at higher presets.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 60 FPS on Ultra at 1920x1080?*

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 99 FPS, well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: The Low preset is the only one that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 70 FPS. Medium averages 54 FPS and is not playable.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest GPU rival in terms of benchmark score?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639. The closest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, a delta of -0.2%, meaning they are effectively equal.

Q: What is the CPU’s average benchmark score, and how does it compare to the Ryzen 7 5800X3D?

A: The i5-12600KF scores 27799 on average. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27896, which is -0.3% different, indicating near-identical performance.

Q: Does the Medium preset at 2560x1440 ever drop below 60 FPS?

A: No. The Medium preset at 2560x1440 has a minimum FPS of 85 and an average of 100 FPS, so it stays comfortably above the threshold.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1920x1080?

A: Low averages 202 FPS, while Ultra averages 99 FPS. The difference is 103 FPS, showing the significant cost of higher visual quality.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12600KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 2000 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the upper half of all systems, but not near the top. Given that the game is from 2014, many newer and more powerful GPUs (like those from the GeForce 50 series, which is the successor to the 40 series) would rank higher. However, the 2000th position out of 3712 suggests that this combo outperforms a majority of tested systems, likely due to the CPU’s strong multi-threaded score (23391 in Cinebench R23 multicore) and the GPU’s solid 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 throughput. The ranking reflects that while this is not a top-tier 4K machine, it is a very capable 1080p and 1440p performer for this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 4060, as evidenced by the 202 FPS average on Low. The CPU’s single-thread performance (1016 in 3dmark single-thread) is more than adequate for a 2014 game engine, which typically relies on one or two main threads.

At 2560x1440, the GPU load increases, but the CPU still has headroom. The FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 30-35% across presets (e.g., Ultra from 99 to 64 FPS), which aligns with the increase in pixel count. This indicates the GPU is now the primary bottleneck, as the CPU’s frame generation capability remains constant.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limitations become stark. The 4K Medium preset’s minimum FPS of 46 shows that the RTX 4060’s memory bandwidth (272.0 GB/s) and 8 GB VRAM cannot handle the increased texture and shading demands. The CPU’s role diminishes further, as the GPU’s render time dominates. The sharp drop from Low (70 FPS) to Medium (54 FPS) at 4K suggests that the Medium preset introduces effects (like higher-resolution shadows or post-processing) that disproportionately tax the GPU.

In summary, the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution for Minimum, given its high benchmark scores (e.g., 27575 in Passmark multithread). The GPU is the determining factor for playability, especially at 1440p and 4K, where its 8 GB memory capacity and 128-bit bus width limit high-preset performance. For users targeting 60 FPS, the sweet spot is 1440p Ultra or 1080p Ultra, with 4K reserved for Low settings only.