Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers a benchmark profile that is decisively above the 60 FPS playable threshold for Minimum across most of the tested configuration space. Measured data shows the combination producing triple-digit average frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K Ultra being the only preset that dips below the playable line. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS by resolution and settings, examines the CPU/GPU balance, and contextualizes the combo's standing among 3,712 tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 5070 Ti with the i5-12600KF produces exceptionally high frame rates across all four settings. The Low preset averages 335 FPS, which is the highest recorded average for this combo at any resolution. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 257 FPS with a minimum of 218 FPS and a maximum of 295 FPS. The High preset yields 215 FPS average, while the most demanding Ultra setting still maintains a robust 164 FPS average. None of the 1080p presets approach the 60 FPS threshold; the gap between the lowest average (Ultra at 164 FPS) and the playable threshold is over 100 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the scaling pattern follows expectations but retains high headroom. The Low preset averages 216 FPS, nearly matching the 1080p High result. Medium delivers 166 FPS average with a minimum of 141 FPS and a maximum of 190 FPS. High comes in at 139 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 106 FPS average. Even at the lowest point—Ultra at 1440p—the average is 46 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating substantial spare capacity for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens considerably. The Low preset averages 116 FPS, which is still nearly double the playable threshold. Medium averages 89 FPS with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS—the minimum stays above the 60 FPS line. High averages 75 FPS, maintaining a 15 FPS buffer over the threshold. The Ultra preset, however, averages 57 FPS, falling 3 FPS short of the playable threshold. This is the only configuration in the entire measured set that fails to clear 60 FPS on average.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between the i5-12600KF and the RTX 5070 Ti. At 1080p, the GPU is not the limiting factor; the 335 FPS Low result and 164 FPS Ultra result show that the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads are capable of feeding the GPU at high frame rates, but the diminishing returns from Low to Ultra (a 171 FPS drop) indicate that the GPU's rendering workload becomes more significant as settings increase.

The 1440p results show a more balanced interaction. From Low to Ultra, the average FPS drops from 216 to 106, a 110 FPS reduction. This is proportionally similar to the 1080p scaling (a 171 FPS drop from Low to Ultra), but the absolute numbers are lower, suggesting the GPU is beginning to take a larger role. The i5-12600KF's single-thread score of 1016 in 3dmark and multi-thread score of 7956 in 3dmark_16_threads indicate strong per-core performance that prevents CPU bottlenecks at these settings.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The difference between Low (116 FPS) and Ultra (57 FPS) is 59 FPS, with the Ultra preset dropping below the 60 FPS threshold. The RTX 5070 Ti's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth are taxed heavily at 3840x2160, particularly at Ultra settings where the pixel rate of 235.4 GPixel/s becomes the limiting factor. The CPU's role diminishes at this resolution; the 116 FPS Low result shows that even with reduced GPU load, the frame rate does not approach the 1080p Low figure of 335 FPS, confirming that the GPU's fillrate and shading capacity—8960 shading units—are the primary determinants at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 403rd out of 3,712 tested combinations in Minimum, placing it in the top 11% of all configurations. This rank reflects the strength of both components: the CPU sits in the 79th percentile among all tested CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The combination of a top-quartile CPU and a top-quartile GPU yields a system that handles the game's demands with significant headroom at most settings.

The measured data shows that the combo's rank is consistent with its individual component percentiles. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking aligns with the 4K results, where the RTX 5070 Ti's capabilities are most visible—it still manages 75 FPS average at 4K High, which is above the threshold. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking at 1080p, where the 335 FPS Low result demonstrates that the i5-12600KF can drive the GPU to very high frame rates without becoming the limiting factor.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Minimum at all tested resolutions, with one caveat at 4K Ultra. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the worst-case Ultra preset averaging 164 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four settings also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 106 FPS. At 3840x2160, three of the four settings clear 60 FPS: Low averages 116 FPS, Medium averages 89 FPS, and High averages 75 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 57 FPS, falling below the playable threshold.

For users targeting 60 FPS, the practical ceiling is 4K High, which provides a 75 FPS average with a 15 FPS buffer. At 1440p and below, Ultra settings are playable, with the 1440p Ultra average of 106 FPS offering substantial margin. The 1080p results are so far above the threshold that any preset is viable, even with future driver overhead or background tasks.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core i9-10900K, which scores 0.3% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, which scores 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U and AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE are also within 0.3% of the i5-12600KF's average benchmark score of 27799. These processors would behave nearly identically in Minimum at all resolutions, meaning the GPU would remain the primary performance determinant.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 0.1% lower, while the Intel Arc A550M scores 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is 2% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is 3.1% slower. Swapping the RTX 5070 Ti for any of these GPUs would shift the 4K results most noticeably—the RX 6800 XT, being 3.1% slower, might push the 4K Ultra average below 57 FPS, while the RX 6900 XT would likely keep it above the threshold. At 1080p and 1440p, the differences would be minimal, as the CPU and game engine would absorb the small performance deltas.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 164 FPS. This is the recommended setting for maximum visual quality at this resolution. At 2560x1440, Ultra also qualifies, averaging 106 FPS—this provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance headroom. At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that clears 60 FPS is High, averaging 75 FPS. The Medium preset averages 89 FPS and also qualifies, but High offers better visual quality while maintaining a 15 FPS buffer over the threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 57 FPS, so it should be avoided if 60 FPS is a hard requirement.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K with the highest settings?*

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 57, which is 3 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 75 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p?

A: Ultra is the best setting at 2560x1440, averaging 106 FPS. All four settings at this resolution clear the 60 FPS threshold, so Ultra provides the highest visual quality without compromising playability.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to the RX 6800 XT in this game?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 49957, while the RX 6800 XT scores 48477, making the RTX 5070 Ti 3.1% faster. This difference would be most noticeable at 4K Ultra, where the RTX 5070 Ti averages 57 FPS; the RX 6800 XT would likely fall further below the threshold.

Q: Is the i5-12600KF a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo averages 335 FPS, and with Ultra settings it averages 164 FPS. The CPU's 3dmark single-thread score of 1016 and multi-thread score of 7956 indicate sufficient headroom to keep the GPU fed at these frame rates.

Q: What is the worst-performing preset for this combo?

A: The worst-performing preset is 3840x2160 Ultra, which averages 57 FPS. This is the only measured configuration that falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 403rd out of 3,712 combinations tested for Minimum, placing it in the top 11% of all configurations. The CPU is in the 79th percentile and the GPU is in the 86th percentile among their respective component categories.