Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is an exceptionally potent combination for Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. Benchmark data shows this combo delivers high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with the data clearly indicating that this system is not merely playable but vastly overqualified for the game's demands. The analysis below breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and how this configuration stacks against others.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 172.4 FPS, which is significantly above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data confirms that all four tested settings presets at this resolution are playable.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440 that maintains at least 60 FPS?

A: Ultra is the best playable preset at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 110.2 FPS. This is well above the playable threshold, and the data shows High, Medium, and Low presets also all exceed 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: Does the system reach 60 FPS at 3840x2160 (4K) on the highest possible settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 58.9 FPS. However, the High preset is the best playable option at this resolution, achieving an average of 81.3 FPS, with Medium and Low also remaining above 60 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested combinations?

A: The combination ranks 341st out of 3712 tested combos in the database for this game. This places it in the top 9.2% of all tested systems, indicating a very high level of performance relative to the broader pool of hardware.

Q: What is the performance difference between the CPU and its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF's average benchmark score is 27799. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i9-10900K, has an average score of 27872, which is a negligible 0.3% difference. This indicates that the i5-12600KF offers performance nearly identical to that of the i9-10900K.

Q: What is the performance delta between the GPU and the RTX 4080?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209. Its nearest rival, the standard NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, scores 54247, a difference of just -0.1%. This shows the SUPER variant is essentially on par with the non-SUPER version in synthetic benchmarks.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data reveals a clear pattern regarding component roles. At 1920x1080, the system is heavily GPU-bound, as evidenced by the massive frame rates achieved. The average FPS scales from 172.4 at Ultra to 352.6 at Low, a difference of 180.2 FPS. This wide gap indicates that as the graphical load decreases, the GPU is able to render frames much faster, suggesting the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution. The CPU's high single-thread performance, with a Passmark single-thread score of 3925, is sufficient to feed the RTX 4080 SUPER without bottlenecking.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates still remain very high but the scaling between presets tightens slightly. The difference between Low (227.7 FPS) and Ultra (110.2 FPS) is 117.5 FPS. This reduction in scaling, compared to 1080p, indicates that the GPU is starting to work harder and the relative impact of CPU performance diminishes. The workload is transitioning from a CPU-limited scenario to a more balanced one, but the CPU still has ample headroom.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The frame rates drop significantly across all settings, with Ultra falling to 58.9 FPS and Low at 124.2 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is now 65.3 FPS. This demonstrates that at 4K, the rendering resolution places a much heavier load on the GPU, and the CPU's role becomes less critical for overall performance. The data implies that for this game, the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions, while the CPU is more than adequate even at lower resolutions where its performance ceiling is rarely tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 341st out of 3712 tested combinations in the database for Minimum. This is a strong result, placing the system in the top percentile of tested hardware. The rank confirms the high performance of both components. The RTX 4080 SUPER, which sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, is the primary driver of this high ranking. Its average benchmark score of 54209 is exceptionally high, and the data shows it is only -0.1% behind the RTX 4080 and -1.1% behind the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X.

The CPU, while not as dominant as the GPU, still contributes positively to the ranking. The i5-12600KF is in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, and its average score of 27799 is nearly identical to that of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, which scores 27896 (a delta of -0.3%). This suggests that the CPU provides a solid foundation that does not hold back the GPU. The combination of a top-tier GPU and a high-performing mid-range CPU results in a system that is capable of delivering the high frame rates seen in the data, justifying its strong rank among thousands of other configurations.

The Verdict

Based on the measured FPS data, this PC can absolutely run Minimum, and it does so with exceptional performance. The verdict by resolution is clear:

• 3840x2160: The system is playable at High, Medium, and Low settings. The best preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, with an average of 81.3 FPS. Ultra settings are not playable at this resolution, as the average FPS of 58.9 falls just below the 60 FPS threshold.
• 2560x1440: All four settings presets are playable. The best preset is Ultra, delivering a smooth average of 110.2 FPS. This resolution offers a great balance of visual fidelity and performance.
• 1920x1080: Every tested setting preset is playable, including Ultra at 172.4 FPS. This resolution produces extraordinarily high frame rates that would satisfy even the most demanding high-refresh-rate monitor.

In summary, the system is overkill for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Minimum, and it can even handle 4K at High settings with ease. The only scenario where it fails to hit 60 FPS is at 4K with Ultra settings, where it misses the mark by a small margin.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the benchmark data shows that the Intel Core i5-12600KF performs almost identically to three other processors. The Intel Core i9-10900K has an average score just 0.3% higher, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is also 0.3% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U is 0.3% lower. This indicates that a system with any of these CPUs would yield very similar frame rates in Minimum. Additionally, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE, which is 0.3% slower, would also behave nearly the same. Gamers with any of these processors can expect comparable performance to the i5-12600KF in this title.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER is closely matched by the standard RTX 4080, with a negligible performance difference of -0.1%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% slower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S are 2.7% and 2.8% slower, respectively. These deltaPct values suggest that all of these GPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, making them viable alternatives if the RTX 4080 SUPER is not available. The small performance deltas mean that users would not perceive a meaningful difference in gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data identifies the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS for each resolution:

• 3840x2160: The best settings are High, which yields an average of 81.3 FPS. This provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (94.8 FPS) while still maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.
• 2560x1440: The best settings are Ultra, with an average of 110.2 FPS. This allows for maximum graphical fidelity at this resolution without any concern for performance.
• 1920x1080: The best settings are Ultra, achieving a very high average of 172.4 FPS. This ensures a buttery-smooth experience with all graphical features enabled.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS measurements for every tested configuration.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|:--------- |:------- | ------: |

| 3840x2160 | High | 81.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 124.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 94.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 58.9 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 143.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 227.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 174.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 110.2 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 229.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 352.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 269.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 172.4 |

The data demonstrates a clear and predictable scaling pattern. As resolution increases, frame rates decrease across all settings. As settings increase at a fixed resolution, frame rates also decrease. The system shows remarkable strength at 1080p, where even the lowest preset produces over 350 FPS, and maintains high playability at 1440p. The only point of concern is 4K Ultra, which dips just below the 60 FPS target, but all other configurations provide a highly responsive gaming experience.