Minimum

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 246th out of 3,712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the top 6.6% of all configurations. This is an exceptionally strong position, driven primarily by the GPU's 86th percentile standing among all graphics cards, while the CPU sits at the 79th percentile among all processors. The combination's rank indicates that it sits well above the median tested system, and the measured frame rates confirm that this pairing is far more capable than what the game's 2014 release date would suggest is necessary.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 27,799 places it within a tight cluster of comparable processors. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-10900K at 27,872 (only 0.3% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D at 27,896 (0.3% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U at 27,887 (0.3% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE at 27,712 (0.3% lower). The delta percentages are remarkably small, meaning that swapping this CPU for any of these alternatives would produce nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54,247 is closely matched by the RTX 4080 SUPER at 54,209 (just 0.1% higher). The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% higher at 54,828, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698 (2.6% higher) and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757 (2.7% higher). These are all within a narrow performance band, so any of these GPUs would deliver essentially equivalent frame rates in this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited at every resolution and preset combination tested. The scaling pattern between resolutions shows that the RTX 4080 is the primary determinant of performance, with the CPU providing ample headroom throughout.

At 1920x1080, the game runs at 356 FPS on Low settings, 273 FPS on Medium, 229 FPS on High, and 174 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, those figures drop to 230 FPS on Low, 176 FPS on Medium, 148 FPS on High, and 112 FPS on Ultra. The resolution scaling from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 35% across all settings, which is consistent with a GPU-bound workload where pixel throughput is the limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops further to 124 FPS on Low, 95 FPS on Medium, 79 FPS on High, and 61 FPS on Ultra. The transition from 1440p to 4K reduces frame rates by approximately 46% to 54% depending on the preset, again indicating that the GPU's rendering capacity is the bottleneck. The CPU's contribution is secondary; its 10 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for this title's demands, and the data shows no evidence of CPU limiting even at the highest frame rates.

The preset scaling reinforces this interpretation. At each resolution, moving from Low to Medium to High to Ultra produces consistent incremental frame rate reductions that track the GPU's workload. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 182 FPS (356 to 174), at 1440p it is 118 FPS (230 to 112), and at 4K it is 63 FPS (124 to 61). This progressive narrowing at higher resolutions is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario, where the absolute cost of each additional pixel overwhelms the relative cost of increased graphical fidelity.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 61 FPS. This is a marginal clearance above the 60 FPS threshold, but it is playable. The High preset runs at 79 FPS, Medium at 95 FPS, and Low at 124 FPS, all comfortably above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings run at 112 FPS average, which not only clears the 60 FPS threshold but does so with substantial margin. High runs at 148 FPS, Medium at 176 FPS, and Low at 230 FPS. Every preset at this resolution is far above the playability threshold.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver 174 FPS average, making this resolution the most forgiving for the RTX 4080. High runs at 229 FPS, Medium at 273 FPS, and Low at 356 FPS. The minimum measured frame rates, where available, also stay well above 60 FPS: Medium at 1080p has a minimum of 232 FPS, and Medium at 1440p has a minimum of 149 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 61 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset at the highest resolution, and it remains playable.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Minimum?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Ultra settings delivers 174 FPS average, while 2560x1440 with Ultra delivers 112 FPS average. Both are far above the 60 FPS threshold, so the choice depends on display capability rather than playability.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to the RTX 4080 SUPER in this game?

A: The RTX 4080 and RTX 4080 SUPER have nearly identical average benchmark scores, with the SUPER being just 0.1% higher. In Minimum, users should expect essentially the same frame rates from either card.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12600KF a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in Minimum?

A: No. The resolution scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K shows consistent frame rate drops that are characteristic of GPU-bound performance. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking and its close benchmark parity with rivals like the Core i9-10900K indicate it is not the limiting component.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 176 FPS, with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 202 FPS. This is far above the 60 FPS threshold and represents a smooth experience.

Q: Does the game run better at Low settings than at Ultra at 4K?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, Low settings run at 124 FPS average, which is more than double the 61 FPS average seen at Ultra. The frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 63 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates are 356 FPS on Low, 273 FPS on Medium, 229 FPS on High, and 174 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset has a minimum of 232 FPS and a maximum of 313 FPS. No minimum or maximum values are available for the Low, High, or Ultra presets at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are 230 FPS on Low, 176 FPS on Medium, 148 FPS on High, and 112 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 202 FPS. The other presets lack reported minimum and maximum values.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 124 FPS on Low, 95 FPS on Medium, 79 FPS on High, and 61 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset has a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 109 FPS. As with the other resolutions, only the Medium preset includes minimum and maximum data points.

Across all resolutions and presets, every measured average frame rate exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. The lowest average recorded is 61 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the highest is 356 FPS at 1080p Low. The Medium preset minimums — 232 FPS at 1080p, 149 FPS at 1440p, and 80 FPS at 4K — all remain above 60 FPS, indicating consistent frame pacing without severe dips.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 61 FPS. This is the only configuration that comes close to the 60 FPS threshold, but it still clears it. For users who prefer additional headroom, High settings at 4K provide 79 FPS average, and Medium provides 95 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings run at 112 FPS average, giving substantial margin above the playability threshold. Even the most demanding preset at this resolution is more than twice the minimum acceptable frame rate.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver 174 FPS average, making this resolution the most comfortable for high-refresh-rate displays. The data indicates that this combination is not challenged by Minimum at any resolution, and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking relative to all graphics cards means it is among the top tier of hardware for this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are clustered within 0.3% of the i5-12600KF's average benchmark score, meaning any of them would produce effectively identical CPU performance in Minimum. The Intel Core i9-10900K scores 27,872, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27,896, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27,887, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27,712. All of these processors sit within a 184-point spread, which is less than 1% of the total score. Swapping the i5-12600KF for any of these would not meaningfully change frame rates in this game, since the workload is GPU-bound.

For the GPU, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest match with a score of 54,209, just 0.1% below the RTX 4080's 54,247. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% higher at 54,828, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% higher at 55,698 and the AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.7% higher at 55,757. These deltas are small enough that in a GPU-bound game like Minimum, users would see essentially identical frame rates. The RTX 4080 SUPER, in particular, would be a direct replacement with no perceptible difference in performance. The AMD options, while slightly higher in raw benchmark scores, would also deliver comparable results in this title, given that the differences are all under 3%.