Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a decisive performance tier for Minimum, a 2014-released Third-Person Shooter. Benchmark results show this combination ranks 644th out of 3,712 tested combos, placing it comfortably in the top quintile of systems. The measured frame rates are consistently high across all resolutions, with the combo clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold at every preset tested, from Low to Ultra, at 1080p and 1440p, and at all but the most demanding setting at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this combination in the 82.6th percentile of all tested system configurations, with a rank of 644 out of 3,712. This is a strong showing that indicates the pairing is well above average for running Minimum. The CPU's own benchmark percentile sits at 79th against all processors, and its average benchmark score of 27,799 places it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals. The Intel Core i9-10900K scores 27,872 (a 0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27,896 (a 0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27,887 (a 0.3% delta), meaning the i5-12600KF is statistically neck-and-neck with these high-end options in synthetic CPU tests. The GPU is similarly well-positioned, with its average score of 43,223 putting it just 0.1% behind the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB and 1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile, which scores 43,667. The 83rd percentile ranking for the GPU confirms it is a top-tier performer in the database.

Within the game itself, the rank of 644 out of 3,712 means that roughly 83% of all tested systems deliver lower performance. This is not a marginal setup; it is one that provides a significant performance buffer. The combination of a 10-core, 16-thread Alder Lake processor with a 12 GB GDDR6X GPU creates a platform that does not struggle with Minimum. The data indicates that the system is not just playable but offers headroom for high refresh-rate displays at 1440p, and even at 4K it can maintain playable frame rates on High settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear shift in system bottleneck behavior as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the limiting factor, but the CPU is more than capable of feeding it. The frame rate drops dramatically when moving from Low to Ultra settings: from 310 FPS at Low down to 152 FPS at Ultra. This 158 FPS spread at 1080p is almost entirely driven by GPU workload, as the CPU has ample headroom with its 16 threads. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,016 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,302, ensures it is not a constraint at this resolution.

When scaling to 2560x1440, the GPU load increases, and the frame rates drop accordingly. The spread between Low (200 FPS) and Ultra (98 FPS) is 102 FPS, showing that the GPU is still the primary driver of performance differences between presets. At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed. The average frame rate at Ultra drops to 53 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold, while High settings yield 69 FPS. This 4K Ultra result is the only data point in the entire set that fails to reach 60 FPS, highlighting that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the decisive component at this resolution. The CPU's role becomes less impactful at 4K, as the GPU's raw throughput—measured at 35.48 TFLOPS FP32—is the determining factor for whether the game can maintain fluid motion.

The role of the CPU is more pronounced in the low-resolution, high-refresh-rate scenario. At 1080p Low, the system produces 310 FPS, which reflects the i5-12600KF's ability to process game logic and draw calls quickly. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 27,575 and 3DMark 16-thread score of 7,956 indicate robust multi-core capability, but for a game like Minimum from 2014, the single-thread performance is likely more critical. The CPU's boost clock of 4.90 GHz and its Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1,386 suggest it has the per-core speed necessary to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at these extreme frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but not at the maximum preset. The data shows playable frame rates at 4K on High (69 FPS average), Medium (82 FPS average), and Low (108 FPS average). The Ultra preset falls short at 53 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest quality setting that maintains 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: The system can run the game at Ultra settings with an average of 98 FPS. This is the most demanding preset tested at this resolution, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold with a significant margin.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27,799, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D's score of 27,896. The performance difference is negligible in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER a better performer than the RTX 4090 Mobile?

A: The desktop RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43,223, which is 1% higher than the RTX 4090 Mobile's score of 43,667. This indicates the desktop card holds a slight edge in the database's aggregate performance metric.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The average frame rate is 237 FPS, with a minimum of 202 FPS and a maximum of 273 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold and suitable for high refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS in the measured data?

A: Yes, the only instance is at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, where the average frame rate is 53 FPS. All other resolution and settings combinations in the data maintain an average above 60 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Minimum with exceptional performance. The verdict from the data is unambiguous: at 1920x1080, all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the Ultra preset achieving 152 FPS average. At 2560x1440, the system also runs all presets smoothly, including Ultra at 98 FPS average. The only caveat appears at 3840x2160, where the Ultra preset falls to 53 FPS average, but High settings still deliver 69 FPS average, keeping the game fully playable. The system's rank of 644 out of 3,712 confirms that this is a high-end configuration by the standards of the database. For a game from 2014, this hardware is overkill, providing frame rates that are several times higher than the 60 FPS playable threshold at most settings. The data shows that gamers can prioritize visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness, and at 1080p and 1440p, they can even target high refresh rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the data shows a clear hierarchy. Low settings produce an average of 108 FPS. Medium settings yield 82 FPS average, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS. High settings produce an average of 69 FPS. Ultra settings drop to an average of 53 FPS, which is the only sub-60 FPS result in the entire dataset.

At 2560x1440, performance is strong across the board. Low settings average 200 FPS. Medium settings average 153 FPS, with a minimum of 130 FPS and a maximum of 176 FPS. High settings average 128 FPS. Ultra settings average 98 FPS, maintaining a high level of fluidity.

At 1920x1080, the system exhibits extreme performance. Low settings average 310 FPS. Medium settings average 237 FPS, with a minimum of 202 FPS and a maximum of 273 FPS. High settings average 199 FPS. Ultra settings average 152 FPS. These numbers indicate that the CPU-GPU combination is not stressed by this game at this resolution, providing frame rates that exceed the refresh rate of most monitors.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which achieves an average of 69 FPS. While Medium and Low also clear the threshold, High offers the best visual quality without compromising the playable frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is Ultra, with an average of 98 FPS. This preset provides the maximum visual fidelity tested while maintaining a frame rate that is 63% higher than the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is also Ultra, with an average of 152 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available in the data, and it delivers a frame rate that is more than double the playable threshold, making it ideal for competitive play or high refresh-rate displays.