Minimum

The benchmark data for Minimum with the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 shows a combination that decisively exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and preset. The measured results indicate a system with substantial headroom, even at the most demanding settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces extremely high frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 408.3 FPS, which is the highest recorded value in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 314.3 FPS, while High still maintains a robust 262.4 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still averages 200.6 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a performance reduction of roughly 51%, yet the absolute numbers remain far above any practical display refresh rate.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high. The Low preset averages 263.7 FPS, followed by Medium at 199.6 FPS and High at 169.1 FPS. The Ultra preset delivers 126.7 FPS. The delta between resolutions is clear: moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra reduces performance by approximately 37%, from 200.6 FPS to 126.7 FPS. The data shows that even at the highest quality setting, the system has more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance profile scales as expected. The Low preset averages 142.9 FPS, while Medium delivers 105.9 FPS and High achieves 93.6 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration tested, averages 66.5 FPS. This is the only scenario where the system approaches the 60 FPS playability threshold, though it still clears it comfortably. The reduction from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra is substantial, dropping from 126.7 FPS to 66.5 FPS, a 47.5% decrease.

The data shows no minimum or maximum FPS values recorded, meaning only average frame rates are available for analysis. The absence of min/max data suggests that frame pacing consistency cannot be assessed from this dataset, but the average scores across all configurations remain well above playable levels.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, all four presets exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Ultra preset averages 66.5 FPS, while High delivers 93.6 FPS, Medium 105.9 FPS, and Low 142.9 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is fully playable at this resolution, averaging 126.7 FPS. All tested settings, from Low at 263.7 FPS to High at 169.1 FPS, clear the 60 FPS threshold with significant margin.

Q: How does the 1920x1080 performance compare to higher resolutions?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset reaches 408.3 FPS, which is 2.9 times faster than the same preset at 4K (142.9 FPS). The Ultra preset at 1080p (200.6 FPS) is 3.0 times faster than 4K Ultra (66.5 FPS).

Q: Is the RTX 5090 the limiting factor at 4K Ultra?

A: The 4K Ultra result of 66.5 FPS is the lowest score in the dataset, indicating the GPU is the primary constraint at this configuration. The CPU's headroom is evident in the 1080p Low result of 408.3 FPS, which suggests the processor can feed frames much faster than the GPU can render them at higher resolutions.

Q: Does the game support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6. This indicates the hardware is capable of running the latest graphics APIs, though the game's specific API usage is not detailed in the data.

Q: What is the overall ranking of this combo among tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 69th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 2% of all configurations evaluated for this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals distinct roles for the CPU and GPU depending on resolution and preset. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS of 408.3 indicates the CPU is the primary driver, as the GPU is not yet saturated. The Intel Core i5-12600KF, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, provides enough processing power to generate extremely high frame rates when the GPU load is light.

As resolution increases, the GPU becomes progressively more dominant. The scaling from 1080p Low (408.3 FPS) to 1440p Low (263.7 FPS) shows a 35.4% reduction, while the same transition at Ultra (200.6 FPS to 126.7 FPS) shows a 36.8% reduction. This consistent scaling pattern suggests that the RTX 5090's rendering capacity is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, regardless of quality settings.

The most telling data point is at 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 66.5 FPS. This is the only configuration where the system approaches the 60 FPS threshold, and it clearly represents a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's capability is demonstrated by the fact that at 1080p Low, the system can produce over 400 FPS, meaning the processor is not a bottleneck in any of the tested scenarios.

The preset scaling within each resolution further illustrates the GPU's role. At 4K, moving from Low to Ultra reduces performance from 142.9 FPS to 66.5 FPS, a 53.5% drop. This is comparable to the 1080p drop from Low to Ultra (408.3 FPS to 200.6 FPS, a 50.9% reduction), indicating that the GPU's workload scaling is consistent across resolutions. The CPU's influence is most visible at low resolutions and settings, where the frame rates exceed what the GPU can render, but it never becomes a limiting factor in the tested configurations.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows that this system can run Minimum at every tested resolution and preset with average frame rates above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the verdict indicates that High, Low, Medium, and Ultra are all playable, with Ultra averaging 66.5 FPS. This means the system can run the game at maximum quality at 4K with a playable frame rate.

At 2560x1440, all settings are playable, with Ultra averaging 126.7 FPS. The system has substantial headroom at this resolution, allowing for high refresh rate displays to be fully utilized. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 200.6 FPS, making this the most demanding setting that remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

The verdictByResolution data confirms that Ultra is the best setting at all three resolutions, with average FPS of 66.5 at 4K, 126.7 at 1440p, and 200.6 at 1080p. The system never drops below 60 FPS in any configuration tested, indicating that it can handle the game's maximum visual fidelity without compromise.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, provide context for similar processing performance. The Intel Core i9-10900K scores 27872, which is 0.3% lower than the i5-12600KF's average score of 27799. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712, a 0.3% difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27887, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27896, representing a 0.3% advantage.

These rivals would likely produce similar frame rates in Minimum when paired with the RTX 5090, as the CPU is not a bottleneck in the tested scenarios. The differences between these processors are within 0.3% of each other, suggesting that any of them would deliver nearly identical performance in this game.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals to the RTX 5090 include the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, which scores 79605 (0.3% lower), and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB at 79396 (0.6% lower). The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940 (1.1% lower), while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959 (1.4% higher). These alternatives would produce slightly different frame rates, with the Pro Vega 64X potentially offering marginally better performance and the RX 6850M XT potentially being slightly slower.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 66.5 FPS. This is the best possible setting at this resolution, as the system clears the threshold with 6.5 FPS of headroom.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best setting, averaging 126.7 FPS. This provides more than double the playability threshold, making it an excellent choice for high refresh rate monitors.

At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 200.6 FPS, which is the best setting available. The system has enormous headroom at this resolution, allowing for maximum quality settings with frame rates far exceeding any display's refresh rate capabilities.

The data shows that Ultra is the optimal setting at every resolution, with the system never falling below 60 FPS even at the most demanding 4K configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination ranks 69th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places the system in the top 1.9% of all configurations evaluated. The high ranking reflects the GPU's exceptional performance, which is in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU sits in the 79th percentile among all CPUs.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 79842 is notably higher than its nearest rivals, with the closest competitor being the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X at 80959, which is 1.4% higher. The CPU's average score of 27799 is closely matched by its rivals, with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scoring 0.3% higher.

The combination's ranking is driven primarily by the GPU's dominance, as the CPU's performance is adequate but not exceptional. The measured FPS data confirms this, showing that the system's performance scales primarily with GPU load across resolutions and presets. The 69th rank out of 3712 indicates that only 68 other combinations perform better, making this a top-tier configuration for Minimum.