Minimum

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers a split verdict for Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. At 1920x1080, the combination is overwhelmingly capable, pushing well past the 60 FPS threshold at every preset tested. At 2560x1440, it remains solidly playable across most settings, though the Ultra preset dips below the target. At 3840x2160, the system struggles, failing to maintain 60 FPS at any quality level, with the High preset averaging just 36.4 FPS and Ultra falling to 27.5 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the RTX 3060 Ti demonstrates substantial headroom. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 167.8 FPS, which is 107.8 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Stepping up to Medium yields 132.3 FPS, a 21.1% reduction from Low. High settings produce 106.8 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains 83.1 FPS. This means at 1080p, every settings configuration clears the playability bar by at least 23.1 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance curve remains strong but shows the expected cost of higher pixel counts. Low settings deliver 108 FPS, which is 35.7% lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 84 FPS, High settings reach 72.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 51.3 FPS. The transition from High to Ultra at this resolution represents a 21 FPS drop, the largest single-step decline in the entire dataset. For 1440p gaming, the High preset is the maximum playable configuration, sitting 12.3 FPS above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. The RTX 3060 Ti’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for consistent 4K performance. Low settings average 59.8 FPS, just 0.2 FPS below the 60 FPS mark. Medium drops to 48 FPS, High to 36.4 FPS, and Ultra to 27.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 32.3 FPS, showing that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases. Notably, no min or max FPS values were recorded, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates, which typically mask frame-time spikes.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 1920x1080 with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the system averages 83.1 FPS, which is 23.1 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The verdict data confirms 1080p Ultra as the best playable configuration.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: The High preset is the most demanding playable option at 1440p, delivering an average of 72.3 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 51.3 FPS, which is 8.7 FPS below the 60 FPS target.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable at any settings?

A: No. The verdictByResolution data lists no playable settings for 3840x2160. The closest result is Low settings at 59.8 FPS, which misses the 60 FPS threshold by 0.2 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti’s performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 16129. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, which is 0.7% lower, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 16351, 1.4% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT also scores 16361, 1.4% higher, and the AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, 1.7% lower.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the average is 106.8 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 72.3 FPS, a reduction of 34.5 FPS or roughly 32.3%. This indicates a significant GPU workload increase from the higher resolution.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more at lower resolutions?

A: The CPU’s benchmark results show strong single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 1043, passmark_single_thread score of 4013) and multi-thread capability (cinebench_r23_multicore score of 19784). At 1080p, the GPU still scales down from 167.8 FPS at Low to 83.1 FPS at Ultra, suggesting the GPU remains the primary constraint even at lower resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The interaction between the Intel Core i7-12700K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti changes character as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The frame rate drops from 167.8 FPS at Low to 83.1 FPS at Ultra, a 50.5% reduction purely from settings changes. The CPU, with its 12 cores and 20 threads across a 3.60 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost clock, provides ample headroom. Its 3dmark_max_threads score of 9979 and cinebench_r23_multicore score of 19784 indicate it is not the limiting factor at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU’s workload intensifies. The frame rate at Low settings drops from 167.8 FPS at 1080p to 108 FPS, a 35.7% decline. At Ultra, the drop is from 83.1 FPS to 51.3 FPS, a 38.3% decline. The CPU’s role diminishes further, as the GPU’s rendering pipeline becomes the bottleneck. The RTX 3060 Ti’s 4864 shading units and 16.20 TFLOPS FP32 performance are being taxed more heavily, while the CPU’s 25 MB shared L3 cache and 20 threads remain underutilized.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting component. The frame rate at High settings is 36.4 FPS, which is 49.6% lower than the 1440p High result of 72.3 FPS. The 4K resolution demands significantly more from the 8 GB memory buffer and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU’s performance is effectively irrelevant at this point; even with its strong passmark_physics score of 1790 and passmark_multithread score of 34404, it cannot compensate for the GPU’s inability to sustain 60 FPS. The scaling between resolutions shows a consistent pattern: each step from 1080p to 1440p to 2160p increases the GPU load proportionally more than the CPU load, confirming that for Minimum, the RTX 3060 Ti is the decisive component across all tested configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-12700K sits at the 84th percentile against all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 35287. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-13600T, which scores 35305, a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365, 0.2% higher, while the Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403, 0.3% higher. The Intel Core 5 213PE rounds out the group at 35428, 0.4% higher. These deltas are all within 0.4%, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, as the game’s performance is GPU-bound at most settings.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 16129 and sits at the 59th percentile against all GPUs. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, 0.7% lower, making it a close match for the 3060 Ti in synthetic tests. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 16351, 1.4% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16361, 1.4% higher. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, 1.7% lower. In practical terms, the RX 5700 XT would deliver marginally better frame rates in Minimum, while the R9 370X would be slightly slower. These differences are small enough that the gaming experience would be nearly indistinguishable, with all four alternatives falling within a 3.1% score band.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Minimum depends entirely on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the answer is a definitive yes. The benchmark data shows all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 83.1 FPS, providing 23.1 FPS of headroom above the playability mark. This is the recommended configuration for 1080p, as it offers the highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable, but with limitations. The High preset averages 72.3 FPS, which is 12.3 FPS above the threshold. Low and Medium also qualify, with 108 FPS and 84 FPS respectively. However, Ultra drops to 51.3 FPS, failing to meet the 60 FPS requirement. For 1440p, High is the best setting that maintains playability, delivering a solid experience with only a 12.3 FPS margin.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot run Minimum at playable frame rates. The verdictByResolution data lists no playable settings for 4K. The closest attempt, Low settings, averages 59.8 FPS—just 0.2 FPS short of the 60 FPS target. This marginal miss means the system is effectively at the edge of 4K capability, but it does not clear the bar. Users with 4K displays would need to reduce resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested CPU and GPU combinations in the benchmark database, this pairing ranks 2696 out of 3712 combos. This places it in the 72.6th percentile, meaning roughly 27.4% of tested configurations perform better. The rank reflects the RTX 3060 Ti’s mid-range standing (59th percentile among GPUs) combined with the i7-12700K’s strong but not top-tier position (84th percentile among CPUs). In the context of Minimum, a 2014 title, this rank is respectable but not exceptional. The GPU’s 8 GB memory and 256-bit bus are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results drag the overall ranking down. The combo’s performance is consistent with its component percentiles, showing no unusual bottleneck or synergy—neither the CPU nor the GPU dramatically boosts the other’s capabilities.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings preset is Ultra, which delivers an average of 83.1 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration that stays above 60 FPS, and it offers the highest visual fidelity without compromising playability.

At 2560x1440, the best settings preset is High, averaging 72.3 FPS. This is the most demanding playable option, as Ultra falls to 51.3 FPS, below the threshold. High provides a 12.3 FPS margin, ensuring smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, there is no best settings preset because no configuration reaches 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 59.8 FPS, which misses the target by 0.2 FPS. As such, 4K is not recommended for this combination, and users should opt for 1440p or 1080p for a playable experience.