Minimum

Can Intel Core i7-12700K + AMD Radeon RX 580 run Minimum? The recorded data shows this combination is viable for 1080p gameplay, delivering a 60.4 FPS average at High settings, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. At higher resolutions, the frame rates drop below the threshold across all settings, making 1440p and 4K unsuitable for smooth play. The database places this combo at rank 3417 out of 3712 tested configurations for this game, indicating it sits in the lower portion of the performance spectrum, though it still meets the basic requirement at standard resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the benchmark results show a clear progression of performance across the four settings presets. Low settings produce an average of 91.1 FPS, which is the highest recorded value for this combination at any resolution. Medium settings yield 70.5 FPS, and High settings deliver 60.4 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 42.4 FPS, falling short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, with the Low preset outperforming Ultra by roughly 48.7 FPS, indicating that the RX 580 has limited headroom for the most demanding visual options at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance declines significantly across all presets. Low settings record 57.3 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 44.4 FPS, High settings average 36 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 28.5 FPS. None of these values reach the playable threshold, so this resolution is not viable for consistent 60 FPS gameplay regardless of the settings chosen. The decline from 1080p to 1440p is steep, with the High preset dropping from 60.4 FPS to 36 FPS, a reduction of 24.4 FPS, which highlights the GPU's limitations as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the results are the weakest in the dataset. Low settings average 33.4 FPS, Medium settings average 24.3 FPS, High settings average 21.5 FPS, and Ultra settings average 15.1 FPS. These numbers are far below the 60 FPS threshold, and even the best case at Low settings cannot approach playable frame rates. The data indicates that 4K is entirely out of reach for this hardware combination in Minimum, with the Ultra preset delivering less than a quarter of the required frame rate.

The measured FPS values lack separate min and max figures in the database, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. All recorded averages are consistent with the expected scaling pattern: lower settings yield higher FPS, and higher resolutions reduce performance across the board. For 1080p, the playable presets are Low, Medium, and High, with High being the highest quality option that still clears 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p, along with every preset at 1440p and 4K, falls below the threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 1080p with High settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 60.4 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the best settings preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest resolution this combination can handle at 60 FPS?

A: Only 1920x1080 is playable. At 2560x1440, the best recorded average is 57.3 FPS on Low settings, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, all averages are below 34 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 42.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra is not recommended for this combination at any resolution.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 91.1, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only preset that exceeds 90 FPS in the dataset.

Q: Is the RX 580 the limiting factor in this combination?

A: The data shows the GPU sits at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 12928. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, scores 12986, a 0.4% difference. The CPU, meanwhile, ranks at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, suggesting the GPU is the weaker component for gaming workloads.

Q: Are there any playable settings at 1440p?

A: No. Every preset at 2560x1440 falls below 60 FPS, with Low being the closest at 57.3 FPS. The playable settings list for this resolution is empty in the database.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the AMD Radeon RX 580, the nearest rivals in the database are closely matched in average benchmark score. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile scores 12940, which is 0.1% behind the RX 580. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12986, 0.4% behind. The AMD Radeon 740M scores 12870, 0.5% ahead, and the AMD FirePro W5100 scores 12847, 0.6% ahead. These differences are negligible, meaning any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum. A builder with a GTX 1660 SUPER or an RTX 3050 Ti Mobile would expect the same 1080p performance profile, including the 60.4 FPS average at High settings.

For the Intel Core i7-12700K, the closest rivals are all within 0.4% of its average benchmark score of 35287. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, 0.1% behind. The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365, 0.2% behind. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403, 0.3% behind, and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, 0.4% behind. Swapping the i7-12700K for any of these CPUs would not meaningfully change the gaming results, as the differences are well under 1%. The CPU has ample headroom for this game, so the performance ceiling is dictated by the GPU.

The combination of a high-percentile CPU with a mid-range GPU means that upgrading the GPU alone would yield the largest performance gains. The CPU ranks at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 53rd percentile, so the RX 580 is clearly the bottleneck in this pairing. A user with one of the rival GPUs listed above would see effectively the same frame rates, confirming that the GPU tier, not the specific model, defines the experience in Minimum.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 3417 out of 3712 tested combinations in the database for Minimum. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations, indicating that it is far from a high-performance pairing. The low rank is driven primarily by the GPU, which is an older architecture with modest benchmark scores. The CPU, in contrast, is a strong performer that would not be the reason for this low ranking.

The rank of 3417 means the majority of tested combos outperform this setup. For a game released in 2014, this level of performance is adequate for 1080p play, but it cannot handle higher resolutions. The frame rate data supports this: only three presets across all resolutions clear the 60 FPS threshold, all of them at 1080p. The 1440p and 4K results are consistently below 60 FPS, which is consistent with the low overall rank.

The percentile data for the individual components helps contextualize the combo rank. The CPU is at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, a strong position, while the GPU is at the 53rd percentile, a middling position. When paired together, the weaker component determines the gaming outcome, and the RX 580 holds the combination back relative to what the CPU alone could support. The combo rank of 3417 out of 3712 reflects this imbalance.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum, but only at 1920x1080. The database lists High, Low, and Medium as playable settings at this resolution, with High being the best option at 60.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, no settings are playable, as the best average is 57.3 FPS on Low, just below the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, all settings are far below playable, with the best average at 33.4 FPS on Low.

For a 1080p display, this combination delivers a smooth experience across Low, Medium, and High presets. The High preset is the recommended choice for visual quality while maintaining 60 FPS. Ultra should be avoided, as it drops to 42.4 FPS. For 1440p or 4K displays, the user should either lower the resolution to 1080p or upgrade the GPU, since the RX 580 cannot sustain 60 FPS at those resolutions in this game.

The verdict by resolution is clear: playable at 1920x1080 with High, Low, or Medium settings, and not playable at 2560x1440 or 3840x2160. The best settings at 1080p are High, with an average FPS of 60.4.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average FPS of 60.4. Low settings achieve 91.1 FPS and Medium achieves 70.5 FPS, both also playable, but High offers the best visual quality among the playable options. Ultra falls short at 42.4 FPS and is not recommended.

At 2560x1440, there is no playable preset. The closest is Low at 57.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra record 44.4, 36, and 28.5 FPS respectively, all unplayable. The database confirms that the playable settings list for this resolution is empty.

At 3840x2160, no preset is playable. Low settings average 33.4 FPS, Medium 24.3 FPS, High 21.5 FPS, and Ultra 15.1 FPS. The best option at this resolution, Low, still delivers less than 60% of the required frame rate. Users targeting 4K would need significantly stronger hardware than the RX 580 provides.