Minimum

This performance analysis pairs the Intel Core i7-12700K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. The data below is drawn entirely from measured FPS results, benchmark scores, and comparison fields. The playable threshold is 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. On Low settings, the average FPS reaches 325.9. Moving to Medium produces an average of 249.8 FPS, while High settings yield 211.6 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still maintains an average of 157.6 FPS. No minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded for any resolution or setting, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 210.4 FPS. Medium settings drop to 163.4 FPS, and High settings average 133.7 FPS. Ultra settings, the heaviest load, still achieve an average of 103.7 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent reduction in frame rate, with the Ultra preset dropping from 157.6 to 103.7 FPS, a loss of approximately 34%.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes more dramatically. Low settings average 114.6 FPS, which remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 86.4 FPS, and High settings average 73.8 FPS. Ultra settings, however, fall below the playable threshold, averaging only 54.4 FPS. This is the only resolution and preset combination in the measured data where the average FPS dips under 60.

The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is notable: 114.6 FPS versus 54.4 FPS, a difference of 60.2 FPS. At 1440p, the same gap is 106.7 FPS (210.4 to 103.7), and at 1080p it is 168.3 FPS (325.9 to 157.6). This shows that the absolute cost of enabling Ultra settings grows as resolution decreases, because the CPU and GPU are less bound by pixel count at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of tested combinations for Minimum, this specific CPU-GPU pairing holds rank 509 out of 3712 combos. That places it in the top 13.7% of all tested systems. The percentile fields for the individual components reinforce this position: the Core i7-12700K sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, and the RTX 4070 Ti also sits at the 84th percentile among all GPUs. Both components are well above the median, and the combo rank reflects that balance.

The rank of 509 means there are 508 other tested combinations that produce higher average frame rates in this game. Given the measured FPS numbers, those higher-ranked combos would likely include more recent or higher-tier hardware, but the data does not specify which specific combos outrank this one. What is clear is that this pairing is not at the extreme top end, but it is firmly in the upper tier of all tested systems.

The data indicates that the combo is better suited to high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p play than to 4K Ultra. At 1080p Ultra, it averages 157.6 FPS, which is more than 2.5 times the playable threshold. At 4K Ultra, it falls short. The ranking of 509 out of 3712 should be interpreted with this in mind: the position is strong overall, but the weakest point is the 4K Ultra preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the balance shifts between the Intel Core i7-12700K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high, reaching 325.9 FPS on Low. Such numbers suggest the GPU is not the primary limitation at this resolution; instead, the CPU’s single-thread and multi-thread capabilities are likely the constraining factor. The Core i7-12700K has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz and scores 4013 on PassMark single-thread tests, which supports this interpretation.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop by roughly 35-40% across all presets. This reduction is consistent with the GPU taking on more work as pixel count increases. The RTX 4070 Ti, with 7680 shading units and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, is still able to push 103.7 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is not linear but proportional, indicating that the GPU is becoming more relevant, though the CPU is still contributing significantly.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s role becomes dominant. The drop from 1440p to 4K is steep: Ultra goes from 103.7 to 54.4 FPS, a reduction of 47.5%. This is a classic sign of GPU-bound rendering. The RTX 4070 Ti’s memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s and 12 GB of GDDR6X memory are being taxed heavily at 4K. The CPU, meanwhile, has less impact because the frame rate is limited by the GPU’s pixel throughput. The CPU’s 3DMark max-thread score of 9979 is irrelevant when the GPU cannot keep up with the pixel load.

The preset scaling further clarifies the roles. At 1080p, going from Low to Ultra reduces FPS from 325.9 to 157.6, a 51.7% drop. At 4K, the same preset change reduces FPS from 114.6 to 54.4, a 52.5% drop. The relative cost of Ultra settings is similar across resolutions, but the absolute frame rates at 4K are much lower, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i7-12700K provide context for CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i5-13600T has an average benchmark score of 35305, which is 0.1% lower than the i7-12700K’s 35287. The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365, 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403, 0.3% higher, and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, 0.4% higher. These deltas are all under half a percent, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum when paired with the same GPU. The 12700KF is the closest match, as it is the same chip without integrated graphics, so performance in a discrete-GPU setup would be indistinguishable.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, the nearest rivals are more varied. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile has an average score of 45152, which is 0.8% lower than the 4070 Ti’s 44795. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45384, 1.3% lower. The NVIDIA RTX A6000 scores 44075, which is 1.6% higher, and the Intel Arc A730M scores 45592, 1.7% lower. These differences are small, but they suggest that swapping the 4070 Ti for any of these GPUs would change FPS by only a few frames per second at most. The RTX A6000, despite being a workstation card, would perform within 1.6% of the 4070 Ti, making it a viable alternative for this game.

In practice, a system with the Core i5-13600T or Core i7-12700KF would behave almost identically to the tested combo, with frame rate differences likely under 1 FPS. Similarly, pairing the 4070 Ti with an RTX A6000 or RTX 5090 Mobile would yield results within a couple of frames per second.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K without dropping below 60 FPS?*

A: Yes, but not on Ultra settings. At 3840x2160, the combo averages 73.8 FPS on High, 86.4 FPS on Medium, and 114.6 FPS on Low. The Ultra preset averages 54.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is fully playable at 2560x1440, averaging 103.7 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at this resolution, so it is the recommended choice.

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

A: It ranks 509th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. Both the CPU and GPU are at the 84th percentile among their respective component categories.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high (up to 325.9 FPS on Low), indicating the CPU is the limiting factor. The RTX 4070 Ti has enough headroom at this resolution, so the Core i7-12700K’s single-thread performance becomes more relevant.

Q: Are there any GPUs that perform within 2% of the RTX 4070 Ti?

A: Yes. The RTX 5090 Mobile is 0.8% slower, the Radeon Pro 5500 XT is 1.3% slower, and the Arc A730M is 1.7% slower. The RTX A6000 is 1.6% faster. All of these would produce nearly identical FPS in this game.

Q: What is the average FPS on High settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 211.6 FPS. This is well above the playable threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum successfully across most resolutions and presets. The verdict data shows that at 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the lowest average being 157.6 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, the same is true: all presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 103.7 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the situation is mixed. The playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with averages of 73.8, 114.6, and 86.4 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset is not playable, averaging 54.4 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which delivers 73.8 FPS.

The overall verdict is positive. For most users, this combo will provide a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings. For 4K users, High settings are the ceiling for maintaining 60 FPS. The data does not include any minimum or maximum FPS values, so there is no information about frame time spikes or drops below the average.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 157.6 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 1080p, as it provides the highest visual quality while still offering more than double the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is also Ultra, averaging 103.7 FPS. This preset remains comfortably above 60 FPS and is the optimal choice for 1440p displays.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is High, with an average of 73.8 FPS. Ultra falls below 60 FPS, so High is the recommended setting for 4K. Users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity could choose Medium (86.4 FPS) or Low (114.6 FPS), but High offers the best balance of quality and performance within the playable range.