Minimum

The pairing of the Intel Core i5-12600KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 produces an exceptionally high-performance configuration for Minimum, with measured frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across every resolution and preset combination tested. Data from the benchmark suite indicates that this combo never dips below a 67.3 FPS average, even under the most demanding settings at 4K, making it a top-tier option for this third-person shooter.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system delivers a complete range of playable options. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 135.6 FPS, providing a massive headroom for high-refresh-rate 4K displays. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 107.2 FPS, still comfortably smooth. High settings yield an average of 86.8 FPS, maintaining excellent fluidity. The most demanding configuration, Ultra, produces an average of 67.3 FPS, which remains above the 60 FPS threshold, confirming that the hardware handles 4K with no compromises required.

Stepping down to 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance scales impressively. Low settings produce an average of 255.2 FPS, while Medium settings achieve 193.5 FPS. High settings deliver 164.8 FPS, and Ultra settings still maintain a robust 123.6 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1440p, the combination is largely CPU-bound at lower presets, with the GPU having ample capacity to push well beyond standard 144Hz refresh rates.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the results are staggering. Low settings hit an average of 392.5 FPS, Medium reaches 302.8 FPS, and High achieves 254.9 FPS. Even at Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 196 FPS. The data shows a clear trend: as resolution decreases, the frame rate scales almost linearly, suggesting that the Core i5-12600KF provides sufficient single-thread performance to feed the RTX 4090 effectively at lower resolutions without introducing a significant bottleneck.

All measured FPS values represent average frames per second, as the dataset does not include minimum or maximum frame rate figures. The absence of 1% low data means the analysis relies strictly on average performance, which for this title indicates a consistently smooth experience given the high headroom above the playability threshold.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 67.3, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data confirms Ultra is listed as a playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 1440p for the highest visual quality?

A: The best settings at 2560x1440 are Ultra, which achieves an average of 123.6 FPS. This is the most demanding preset tested, and it still maintains a frame rate more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

*Q: How does the RTX 4090's performance in Minimum compare to other GPUs?*

A: The GPU holds the 88th percentile among all GPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 60347. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, has a nearly identical average score of 60326, representing a 0% deltaPct, indicating virtually identical performance in synthetic tests.

Q: Is the Core i5-12600KF a limiting factor for this game at 1080p?

A: The data suggests not. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 392.5, and at Ultra it remains at 196. The CPU's single-thread score of 1016 in 3DMark and 3925 in Passmark indicates strong per-core performance that scales well with the high frame rates demanded at 1080p.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: The difference is 68.3 FPS. Low settings average 135.6 FPS, while Ultra settings average 67.3 FPS. This represents a performance drop of roughly 50% when moving from the lowest to the highest preset at 3840x2160.

Q: Does the system maintain playable frame rates across all tested resolutions?

A: Yes. The verdict by resolution shows that for 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080, all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are listed as playable, with the lowest average being 67.3 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which produces an average of 67.3 FPS. This allows users to enable all visual features without dropping below the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are also the best choice, delivering an average of 123.6 FPS. This provides substantial headroom over the 60 FPS requirement, ensuring smooth gameplay even in graphically intense scenes.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 196 FPS, making it the optimal selection for maximum visual fidelity. The performance headroom here is so large that users could potentially cap the frame rate to match a 144Hz or 165Hz monitor while still enjoying full graphics settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores, the Intel Core i9-10900K shows a deltaPct of -0.3%, meaning it scores slightly lower than the i5-12600KF. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D also exhibits a -0.3% deltaPct, placing it in the same performance tier. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U and AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE show deltas of -0.3% and +0.3%, respectively, indicating that all four alternatives would provide nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4090's nearest rival is the Intel Arc Pro A60, which has a 0% deltaPct, meaning their average benchmark scores are essentially equal. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 is 0.3% slower, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% faster. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 is 2.9% slower. These small deltas suggest that swapping the RTX 4090 for any of these alternatives would result in very similar frame rates in Minimum, with the W6600M potentially offering a marginal edge.

When considering a full system swap, pairing the i5-12600KF with the Intel Arc Pro A60 would likely produce nearly identical FPS numbers to the tested configuration, given the 0% deltaPct between the GPUs. Similarly, using an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D with the RTX 4090 would yield performance within 0.3% of the current setup, making it an equivalent choice for this game.

The Verdict

The data conclusively shows that this PC can run Minimum at all tested resolutions with every preset enabled. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset clears the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 67.3 FPS, while High, Medium, and Low all exceed that mark with averages of 86.8, 107.2, and 135.6 FPS, respectively. The 2560x1440 resolution provides even more headroom, with Ultra averaging 123.6 FPS and lower presets ranging from 164.8 to 255.2 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast, with Ultra averaging 196 FPS and Low reaching 392.5 FPS. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings presets are playable at every resolution, meaning there are no scenarios where the system falls below the 60 FPS threshold. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the 1080p and 1440p results offer sufficient performance to drive 144Hz or even 240Hz displays at lower settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of tested combinations for Minimum, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 117th out of 3712 combos. This places it in the top 3.2% of all tested configurations, reflecting the high-end nature of both components.

The rank is influenced by the RTX 4090's position in the 88th percentile among all GPUs, combined with the i5-12600KF's 79th percentile ranking among CPUs. While the CPU is not the absolute fastest available, its performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU in this title, as evidenced by the high frame rates recorded at 1080p where CPU load is typically highest. The combination of a top-tier GPU with a strong mid-high-range CPU proves effective for Minimum, resulting in a ranking that outperforms the vast majority of systems in the database.