Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a decisive performance profile in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. Across the three tested resolutions, the combo demonstrates a clear scaling pattern: it obliterates 1080p, handles 1440p with headroom, and only struggles at 4K. The data shows a strong 10-core, 16-thread CPU (boosting to 4.90 GHz) working alongside an 8 GB GDDR7 GPU with 3840 shading units, resulting in frame rates that are generally far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces exceptional frame rates across all four settings. The Low preset hits an average of 212.9 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Medium delivers 165.2 FPS, High reaches 138 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains a robust 107.5 FPS average. Every 1080p configuration clears the playable threshold by a wide margin, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 105.4 FPS — indicating the GPU has ample headroom for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected resolution penalty. Low still delivers a very high 138.8 FPS average. Medium produces 106.5 FPS, which is notably close to the 1080p Ultra result. High settings yield 90.3 FPS, and Ultra rounds out the group at 68.1 FPS. The 1440p Ultra figure is significant because it remains above the 60 FPS threshold, meaning users can run the game at its highest preset at this resolution without compromise. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p represents a 70.7 FPS drop, a steeper curve than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes considerably. Only the Low preset achieves a playable frame rate, averaging 73.2 FPS. Medium falls to 58.2 FPS, just 1.8 FPS shy of the 60 FPS playable threshold. High drops further to 49.4 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 38.5 FPS. The 4K data reveals a clear bottleneck: the RTX 5060’s 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus struggle with the pixel throughput required at this resolution, particularly on higher presets. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is 34.7 FPS, a substantial reduction that makes Ultra impractical for competitive play.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the i5-12600KF’s single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 1016) never becomes the limiting factor, even at 1080p Low where the GPU is pushed to 212.9 FPS. The CPU’s 3dmark_max_threads score of 7952 provides ample multi-threaded headroom for Minimum’s engine.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440. The 1080p Ultra preset averages 107.5 FPS, while 1440p Ultra averages 68.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, Ultra drops to 38.5 FPS, which is far below the playable threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for maximum visual quality?

A: Based on the data, 2560x1440 with Ultra settings is the highest-quality configuration that remains playable, averaging 68.1 FPS. This is 39.4 FPS lower than 1080p Ultra but offers substantially more pixel detail.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 212.9 at 1080p to 73.2 at 4K, a 139.7 FPS reduction (65.6% lower). At Ultra settings, the drop is from 107.5 to 38.5 FPS, a 69 FPS reduction.

Q: Is the RTX 5060 GPU the bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The data suggests yes at 3840x2160, where even the Medium preset (58.2 FPS) fails to reach the 60 FPS threshold. The GPU’s 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB memory appear insufficient for 4K High and Ultra workloads.

Q: Does the i5-12600KF hold back the RTX 5060 in this game?

A: No. The CPU’s benchmark scores, including a cinebench r23 multicore of 23391 and a passmark_single_thread of 3925, indicate it can feed the GPU effectively. The 1080p Low result of 212.9 FPS demonstrates the CPU is not limiting frame delivery.

Q: What preset should be avoided entirely?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset (38.5 FPS) and High preset (49.4 FPS) should be avoided, as both fall well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium at 4K (58.2 FPS) is also borderline unplayable.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 107.5 FPS. This is the optimal configuration for full visual quality, as it clears the threshold by 47.5 FPS, leaving plenty of headroom for scene complexity or background tasks.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 68.1 FPS. While the margin above 60 FPS is slimmer than at 1080p (8.1 FPS), it remains comfortably playable. Choosing High (90.3 FPS) would provide more buffer, but Ultra is viable for those prioritizing image quality.

At 3840x2160, the only playable preset is Low, averaging 73.2 FPS. Medium (58.2 FPS) technically misses the threshold, so Low is the maximum settings option that ensures smooth gameplay. This represents a significant visual compromise compared to lower resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Intel Core i9-10900K scores an average of 27872 (deltaPct -0.3 from the i5-12600KF), meaning a system with that processor would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (avgScore 27896, deltaPct -0.3) is also effectively tied, offering the same multi-threaded capability. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (avgScore 27887, deltaPct -0.3) and AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (avgScore 27712, deltaPct 0.3) round out the group, all within 0.3% of the i5-12600KF’s average benchmark score of 27799. In practice, swapping to any of these CPUs would produce indistinguishable frame rates in Minimum, as the game’s engine does not appear to be CPU-sensitive beyond a certain threshold.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (avgScore 26011, deltaPct 1.2), which is 1.2% slower than the RTX 5060. This card would deliver nearly identical FPS in Minimum, including the same 4K limitations. The AMD Radeon 860M (avgScore 26401, deltaPct -0.3) and NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (avgScore 26421, deltaPct -0.3) are essentially tied with the RTX 5060 in average benchmark score, suggesting comparable rasterization performance. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (avgScore 26553, deltaPct -0.8) rounds out the list, slightly faster. Users with any of these GPUs should expect similar frame rates, particularly the same inability to maintain 60 FPS at 4K High settings.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-12600KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combo can definitively run Minimum, with the verdict depending heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, with averages ranging from 107.5 to 212.9 FPS. This is a fully playable configuration with no compromises. At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain playable, including Ultra at 68.1 FPS, making this the sweet spot for high-refresh monitors. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset (73.2 FPS) is playable; Medium (58.2) falls just short, and High (49.4) and Ultra (38.5) are not viable. The verdictByResolution data confirms this: 1080p and 1440p support Ultra, while 4K is limited to Low.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 1641 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the 44th percentile of all systems tested. This mid-pack ranking reflects the GPU’s 72nd percentile standing among all GPUs (avgBenchmarkScore 26331) combined with the CPU’s 79th percentile (avgBenchmarkScore 27799). The ranking suggests that while this combo is far from the top tier, it outperforms the majority of tested systems. The 1080p results (over 200 FPS on Low) are particularly strong for the price segment, but the 4K limitations drag the overall rank down relative to systems with more powerful GPUs. The 2071 combos ranked above this one likely feature higher-end graphics cards capable of maintaining 60 FPS at 4K Ultra, whereas this system’s ceiling is 4K Low. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, the rank undersells its performance, as the data shows it competes with much more expensive configurations at those resolutions.