Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a benchmark profile that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold for Minimum across all tested resolutions, with the primary limitation appearing only at 4K Ultra settings. The dataset shows a 2014 third-person shooter that is highly responsive to both CPU and GPU scaling, though the performance headroom at lower resolutions is substantial, making the combination a strong candidate for high-refresh-rate displays.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU both occupy specific performance bands relative to their peers, which helps contextualize their behavior in Minimum. The Intel Core i5-12600KF sits in the 79th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27799. Its nearest rivals in aggregate performance are remarkably close: the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27896 (a 0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27887 (also 0.3% delta), the Intel Core i9-10900K scores 27872 (0.3% delta below), and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712 (0.3% delta above). The differences among these five parts are within statistical noise, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver essentially identical frame rates in Minimum. The i5-12600KF’s 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, provide strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3302) and robust multi-threaded capability (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23391), which is more than ample for a title from 2014.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 achieves an 82nd percentile ranking among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40377. Its nearest rivals in aggregate performance are the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (40318, 0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40063, 0.8% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (40870, 1.2% delta), and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (39568, 2.0% delta). These deltas are all under 2%, indicating that the RTX 5070’s raw compute performance is closely matched by those four workstation-oriented GPUs. The RTX 5070 brings 6144 shading units, 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, and 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which explains its ability to push high frame rates even at 4K. For Minimum, any of these five GPUs would deliver similar average FPS, though the RTX 5070’s driver optimizations for DirectX 12 (its passmark DirectX 12 score is 108) and Vulkan 1.4 support are relevant for a game released in 2014 that predates those APIs.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 786th out of 3712 tested combinations in the database for Minimum, placing it in the top 21% of all configurations. That rank reflects the combination’s ability to maintain high frame rates, but it is notably the rank is not higher because Minimum is a relatively lightweight title; many older or lower-end combos can also achieve playable performance. The 60 FPS playability threshold is cleared with substantial margin at every resolution except 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 51 FPS. The combo’s rank of 786 suggests that while this configuration is far from the fastest possible, it sits well above the median for this game, and the data indicates that the RTX 5070 is the dominant factor in pushing frame rates past 100 FPS at 1080p and 1440p. The CPU’s 79th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 82nd percentile ranking both contribute to this top-quartile position, but the GPU’s higher percentile and larger benchmark score (40377 vs 27799) mean the graphics card does proportionally more of the heavy lifting.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains 60 FPS at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers an average of 66 FPS, which is the most demanding playable setting. The Ultra preset falls below the threshold at 51 FPS average.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 5070 at 1080p Low compared to 4K Low?

A: The average frame rate at 1920x1080 Low is 297 FPS, while at 3840x2160 Low it drops to 103 FPS. That represents a 288% increase in frame rate when lowering resolution from 4K to 1080p at the Low preset.

Q: Does the i5-12600KF bottleneck the RTX 5070 in this game?

A: Benchmark results do not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The combo achieves 146 FPS average at 1080p Ultra and 94 FPS at 1440p Ultra, which are well above the 60 FPS threshold. The CPU’s single-thread score of 3302 in Cinebench R23 and multi-thread score of 23391 suggest ample headroom for a 2014 title.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p that stays above 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 produces an average of 94 FPS, which is the highest setting tested and remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1080p Medium in terms of minimum FPS?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the average is 228 FPS with a minimum of 193 FPS and a maximum of 262 FPS. The minimum frame rate is more than triple the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra setting unplayable with this hardware?

A: The average frame rate at 3840x2160 Ultra is 51 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. However, all other settings at 4K, including High at 66 FPS average, are playable.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at 60 FPS or higher in the vast majority of tested configurations. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low (297 FPS) to Ultra (146 FPS) clears the threshold with massive headroom, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 2560x1440, the same is true: Ultra settings average 94 FPS, and even the most demanding preset is far above the 60 FPS requirement. At 3840x2160, the situation is slightly more nuanced. The High preset averages 66 FPS, which is playable, as are Medium (79 FPS) and Low (103 FPS). The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 51 FPS, which fails the 60 FPS threshold. Based on the verdict data, the recommended settings per resolution are: High at 4K (66 FPS average), Ultra at 1440p (94 FPS average), and Ultra at 1080p (146 FPS average). For the most demanding playable experience, 4K High is the ceiling; for maximum visual fidelity while staying above 60 FPS, 1440p Ultra is the sweet spot.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling data across resolutions reveals how the CPU and GPU share the workload in Minimum. At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes relatively more important because the GPU has excess capacity. The jump from Low (297 FPS) to Ultra (146 FPS) at 1080p represents a 51% reduction in frame rate, which is driven primarily by GPU load increases. However, the i5-12600KF’s strong single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 1016, Passmark single-thread score of 3925) ensures that even at 1080p Ultra, the CPU can feed the GPU enough data to sustain 146 FPS. At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take a more dominant role. The difference between Low (192 FPS) and Ultra (94 FPS) is again a 51% drop, but the absolute frame rates are lower than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is working harder. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The Ultra preset drops to 51 FPS, while High recovers to 66 FPS and Low reaches 103 FPS. The scaling from 1080p Low (297 FPS) to 4K Low (103 FPS) shows a 65% reduction purely due to resolution, which is a GPU-bound effect. The CPU’s role is consistent across all resolutions; its 16 threads and 4.90 GHz boost clock are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking even at the highest frame rates. The data suggests that for Minimum, the RTX 5070 is the primary determinant of performance at 1440p and 4K, while the i5-12600KF provides ample support at 1080p without introducing frame pacing issues.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the optimal setting is the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the High preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 66 FPS. While Medium (79 FPS) and Low (103 FPS) are also playable, High offers the best visual quality that remains above the threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves 94 FPS average, which is the highest quality setting tested and clears the 60 FPS requirement by a wide margin. This is the recommended configuration for players who prioritize visuals without sacrificing smoothness. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 146 FPS, which is the most demanding option and still provides nearly 2.5 times the playability threshold. Every setting at 1080p is playable, so Ultra is the clear recommendation. The measured FPS data also shows minimum frame rates for the Medium presets: at 4K Medium, the minimum is 67 FPS; at 1440p Medium, the minimum is 125 FPS; at 1080p Medium, the minimum is 193 FPS. These minimums confirm that the recommended settings maintain smooth performance throughout gameplay, not just on average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combo is as follows:

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 103 FPS. The Medium preset averages 79 FPS, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS. The High preset averages 66 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded. The Ultra preset averages 51 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 192 FPS. The Medium preset averages 147 FPS, with a minimum of 125 FPS and a maximum of 169 FPS. The High preset averages 123 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 94 FPS, which is the best playable setting at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 297 FPS, the highest frame rate of any tested configuration. The Medium preset averages 228 FPS, with a minimum of 193 FPS and a maximum of 262 FPS. The High preset averages 191 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 146 FPS, which remains well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

The pattern across all resolutions shows that the Medium preset consistently provides the only recorded minimum and maximum values, suggesting the benchmark captured a full frame-time distribution for that setting. The delta between Medium and High at each resolution is consistent: at 4K, 79 vs 66 FPS; at 1440p, 147 vs 123 FPS; at 1080p, 228 vs 191 FPS. This represents a roughly 16-17% drop from Medium to High, while the drop from High to Ultra is more pronounced: 66 to 51 FPS at 4K (23% reduction), 123 to 94 FPS at 1440p (24% reduction), and 191 to 146 FPS at 1080p (24% reduction). The data indicates that Ultra settings impose a consistent 20-25% performance penalty over High settings, which is a typical cost for the highest-quality effects in a 2014 title. Overall, this combo provides a playable experience at every resolution except 4K Ultra, with the RTX 5070 delivering exceptional frame rates at 1080p and strong performance at 1440p, while the i5-12600KF ensures the CPU is never the bottleneck.