Minimum

The Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination delivers a robust performance profile for Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. The data indicates that this pairing ranks in the 1218th position out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of all configurations. This is a decisive result: the system is not merely adequate, but offers substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate gaming at standard resolutions, with the primary limitation appearing only at maximum settings in 4K. The benchmark results, which are measured rather than estimated, confirm that this hardware can comfortably handle the game across most modern display configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1218 out of 3712 tested combinations places it in the 67th percentile of all systems evaluated for this title. This is a strong showing, indicating that the i7-12700K and RX 6800 XT together outperform roughly two-thirds of all other tested configurations for Minimum. The data suggests this is a high-performing pairing, but not an absolute top-tier one, as there are over a thousand combos that achieve higher average frame rates. The percentile rankings of the individual components corroborate this: the CPU sits at the 84th percentile against all processors, while the GPU is at the 85th percentile against all graphics cards. Both components are well above average, contributing to the system’s overall strong position. The measured frame rates show that the primary constraint is the GPU at extreme settings, but the overall rank reflects a balanced system capable of high performance. In practical terms, this rank means the combo is in the top third of all systems tested, a position that will translate to smooth gameplay in nearly all scenarios, with only the most demanding settings at 4K resolution posing a challenge.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provides insight into what other hardware would behave similarly. The Intel Core i7-12700K’s closest competitor is the Intel Core i5-13600T, which has an average benchmark score of 35305, a mere 0.1% difference from the i7-12700K’s score. This indicates that these two processors would deliver virtually identical performance in CPU-bound scenarios. Other close rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700KF with a 0.2% delta, the Intel Core i7-13700T with a 0.3% delta, and the Intel Core 5 213PE with a 0.4% delta. All of these processors are within a fraction of a percent of the i7-12700K’s average benchmark score, meaning any of them would provide nearly indistinguishable performance in Minimum.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT’s nearest rival is the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile, which has an average score of 47743, a 1.5% difference from the RX 6800 XT’s score of 48477. This is a slightly larger gap than the CPU’s rivals, but still indicates very similar performance. The Intel Arc A550M is 2.5% behind, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 are both 3% behind. These deltas suggest that the RX 6800 XT is at the top of its immediate performance cluster, with all listed rivals trailing by a small margin. For a user with this combo, swapping to any of these alternatives would result in a negligible change in frame rates, likely within the margin of error for most measurements. The data shows that this specific CPU and GPU pairing is positioned at the upper edge of its performance peer group.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck depending on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames quickly. This is evident in the frame rate scaling: at Low settings, the system achieves 256 FPS, which is a massive 53% increase over the High setting’s 167.1 FPS. This large jump suggests that at lower settings, the CPU is better able to feed the GPU, and the frame rate is not heavily constrained by the graphics card. As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU’s load increases, but the CPU still holds up well. The scaling from Low to High at 1440p shows a 55% drop, from 164.7 FPS to 105.9 FPS, which is a similar pattern to 1080p, indicating the GPU is becoming more of a factor but is not yet the sole bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The frame rate at Low settings is 90.4 FPS, but at Ultra settings, it falls to 41.4 FPS, a dramatic 54% reduction. This steep decline is typical of a GPU-bound scenario at high resolution and maximum detail. The CPU’s performance is less impactful at 4K, as the GPU’s raw compute power to fill 8.3 million pixels is the limiting factor. The data shows that the i7-12700K is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RX 6800 XT at all resolutions, but the GPU’s workload scales directly with resolution and preset. The verdict data confirms this: at 4K, only Low and Medium settings are playable, with Medium achieving 70.9 FPS, while at 1440p and 1080p, all settings including Ultra are playable. This indicates a balanced system where the GPU is the primary performance lever at high resolutions, while the CPU is more relevant at lower resolutions where high frame rates are achievable.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum with high fidelity across most configurations. The verdict by resolution is clear and definitive. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, with the Ultra setting achieving an average of 124.5 FPS. This makes the combo ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p. At 2560x1440, performance remains excellent, with all settings, including Ultra, maintaining an average of 79 FPS, well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This resolution offers a sweet spot for visual quality and speed. At 3840x2160, the system is still capable, but with a caveat. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 41.4 FPS, which is below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. However, the Medium preset achieves 70.9 FPS, and the Low preset reaches 90.4 FPS. The verdict data lists Low and Medium as the playable settings at 4K, with Medium being the best choice. Therefore, for a 4K display, users should avoid the Ultra preset to maintain smooth gameplay, but can enjoy the game at High visual quality with a solid frame rate. In summary, the system is fully capable of running the game at 60 FPS or higher at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K with medium settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at performance across all resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 41.4 FPS for Ultra, 59.3 FPS for High, 70.9 FPS for Medium, and 90.4 FPS for Low. This shows a clear progression, with the Ultra setting failing to reach the 60 FPS target, while the High setting is just barely below it. The Medium and Low settings provide comfortable margins above the threshold. At 2560x1440, the results are significantly higher: Ultra averages 79 FPS, High averages 105.9 FPS, Medium averages 129 FPS, and Low averages 164.7 FPS. All settings at 1440p are well above the 60 FPS playable mark, with even the most demanding preset offering a substantial performance buffer. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are the highest of all: Ultra averages 124.5 FPS, High averages 167.1 FPS, Medium averages 197.9 FPS, and Low averages 256 FPS. These numbers indicate that the combo is exceptionally powerful for 1080p gaming, capable of pushing well beyond standard refresh rates. The data does not include minimum or maximum FPS values, so the analysis is based on average performance, but the averages are consistently high enough to suggest stable and smooth gameplay in most scenarios.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is identified by the verdict data. At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, with an average frame rate of 124.5 FPS. This is the highest visual quality setting, and it still provides more than double the 60 FPS threshold, leaving ample headroom for any demanding scenes. At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is also Ultra, achieving an average of 79 FPS. This is a strong result, confirming that the system can handle maximum detail at this resolution without dropping below the playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Medium, which averages 70.9 FPS. The High setting, at 59.3 FPS, is just under the 60 FPS target, and the Ultra setting is far below at 41.4 FPS. Therefore, for 4K gaming, Medium is the recommended choice for the highest visual quality while maintaining a smooth experience. The data shows a clear boundary: at 1080p and 1440p, users can max out the game’s settings, while at 4K, they must step down to Medium to maintain 60 FPS. This provides a straightforward guide for users looking to optimize their experience with this hardware.