Minimum

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers overwhelming performance in Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. Benchmark data confirms that this combination clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and preset tested, from 1920x1080 Low at 356.7 FPS to 3840x2160 Ultra at 61.7 FPS. The GPU’s 86th percentile ranking among all tested GPUs and the CPU’s 84th percentile ranking suggest a well-matched pairing, though the data reveals that the graphics card is the primary driver of performance scaling across settings.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 61.7 FPS, which sits just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo, but it remains playable.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves?

A: The highest recorded average is 356.7 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is more than five times the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the RTX 4080 non-SUPER?

A: According to nearestRivals data, the RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247. The delta is -0.1%, meaning the two GPUs are effectively identical in overall benchmark performance.

Q: Is the Core i7-12700K significantly faster than the Core i7-12700KF?

A: No. The nearestRivals data shows the i7-12700K has an average score of 35287, while the i7-12700KF scores 35365. The delta is -0.2%, indicating near-identical CPU performance.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank among tested systems?

A: This CPU-GPU combination ranks 297th out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the top 8% of all tested configurations.

Q: Does the game prefer CPU or GPU performance at lower resolutions?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080, dropping from Ultra to Low increases FPS from 175.1 to 356.7, a 181.6 FPS swing. This large scaling indicates the GPU is the bottleneck, even at lower resolutions, since the CPU appears capable of feeding frames well above 300 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern: the RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant factor in determining frame rates across all settings, while the Core i7-12700K provides ample headroom. At 1920x1080, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is 181.6 FPS (356.7 vs 175.1), which represents a 103.7% performance increase from the lowest to highest preset. This massive scaling range indicates that the GPU is fully utilized across the spectrum, with the CPU never becoming a limiting factor at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with compressed absolute numbers. Low settings produce 230.6 FPS, while Ultra drops to 113 FPS, a 117.6 FPS difference. The relative scaling is slightly smaller (104% increase from Ultra to Low), suggesting the GPU is still the primary constraint. At 3840x2160, the scaling becomes more pronounced in percentage terms: Low delivers 122.1 FPS, while Ultra falls to 61.7 FPS, a 97.9% difference. The fact that even 4K Ultra stays above 60 FPS demonstrates that the GPU has sufficient headroom for this 2014 title.

The CPU’s role is best illustrated by the absence of CPU-bound behavior. Even at the lowest resolution and preset combination (1920x1080 Low, 356.7 FPS), the frame rate does not plateau, suggesting the i7-12700K’s 12 cores and 20 threads are more than adequate. The CPU’s benchmark scores reinforce this: its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19784 and single-core score of 1850.5 are strong indicators of sustained high-frequency performance. The 3DMark max-threads score of 9979 further confirms the CPU can handle the game’s threading demands without becoming a bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 356.7 FPS, which drops to 272.7 FPS at Medium, 226.7 FPS at High, and 175.1 FPS at Ultra. The step-down from Low to Medium is the largest single-preset drop at 84 FPS, while the move from High to Ultra costs 51.6 FPS. All four presets exceed 170 FPS, making this resolution entirely GPU-bound with no risk of dropping below 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains remarkably high. Low settings average 230.6 FPS, Medium hits 174.8 FPS, High reaches 148.8 FPS, and Ultra settles at 113 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 51.7% reduction in frame rate, which is a moderate penalty for the higher preset quality. Even the Ultra preset at this resolution provides nearly double the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates become more demanding but remain playable. Low averages 122.1 FPS, Medium drops to 91.5 FPS, High manages 78.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 61.7 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 13.2 FPS, while the High-to-Ultra transition costs 16.6 FPS. This resolution is the only one where the Ultra preset approaches the 60 FPS threshold, but it does not cross it.

The data contains no minimum or maximum FPS values, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. Across all 12 measured configurations, the lowest average is 61.7 FPS (4K Ultra) and the highest is 356.7 FPS (1080p Low). The median average across all configurations is approximately 149.95 FPS, indicating that most settings combinations deliver well over double the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 297th out of 3712 tested combinations in Minimum, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all tested systems. This is a strong result, though not top-tier, which is consistent with the individual component rankings: the CPU sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The gap between the combo’s percentile and the component percentiles suggests that other factors, such as memory configuration or driver overhead, may play a minor role.

Given that the data is measured rather than estimated, the rank reflects actual in-game performance. The 297th position among 3712 means that roughly 296 other combos outperform this setup, but the vast majority (3415) perform worse. For a 2014 title, this places the i7-12700K + RTX 4080 SUPER in the upper echelon of tested hardware, though not at the absolute top. The GPU’s nearest rival, the RTX 4080, has a delta of -0.1%, meaning the SUPER variant is virtually indistinguishable in benchmark terms.

The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13600T (delta -0.1%), Core i7-12700KF (delta -0.2%), and Core i7-13700T (delta -0.3%). These minuscule deltas indicate that CPU choice within this performance tier has negligible impact on overall benchmark scores. Similarly, the GPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (delta -1.1%) and AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (delta -2.7%), showing that the RTX 4080 SUPER is closely matched by several other high-end cards.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearestRivals data indicates that the Intel Core i5-13600T, Intel Core i7-12700KF, Intel Core i7-13700T, and Intel Core 5 213PE all deliver average benchmark scores within 0.4% of the i7-12700K’s 35287. The i7-12700KF is the most direct alternative, as it is the same chip with integrated graphics disabled, yet its score of 35365 is only 0.2% higher. The i5-13600T scores 35305, which is 0.1% lower, suggesting that a lower-tier CPU with newer architecture can match the i7-12700K in general benchmarks. The i7-13700T scores 35403, 0.3% higher, making it a marginally faster option if available.

For the GPU, the RTX 4080 is the closest rival with a score of 54247, just 0.1% above the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 54209. This means users with a standard RTX 4080 should expect virtually identical frame rates in Minimum. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, 2.7% higher. These AMD cards offer slightly higher average benchmark scores, but the deltas are small enough that real-world gaming performance would likely fall within the same range.

It is important to note that these alternatives are based on aggregate benchmark scores, not directly measured FPS in Minimum. The combo’s in-game rank of 297 out of 3712 suggests that any of these near-identical components would produce similar results, but the measured FPS data applies strictly to the i7-12700K + RTX 4080 SUPER configuration.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Minimum, and it does so with authority at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdictByResolution data confirms that all four settings at each of the three resolutions—3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080—clear the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the best settings for maximum visual quality without dropping below 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 61.7 FPS. This is a narrow margin, but it is above the threshold. For users who prioritize frame rate over visuals, the Low preset at 122.1 FPS offers a smoother experience with more than double the headroom. The High preset at 78.3 FPS provides a balanced middle ground.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 113 FPS, which is 88% above the playable threshold. This makes 1440p Ultra the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors, as the frame rate is high enough to take advantage of 100Hz+ displays. The Low preset at 230.6 FPS approaches the limits of most 240Hz displays.

At 1920x1080, every preset exceeds 170 FPS, with Ultra at 175.1 FPS and Low at 356.7 FPS. This resolution is ideal for competitive play or extremely high refresh rate monitors, as even the most demanding preset delivers nearly three times the playable threshold.

The verdict is unambiguous: the Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER form a combination that not only meets but vastly exceeds the requirements of Minimum. The data shows no configuration that fails to reach 60 FPS, making this a system that can handle the game at maximum quality on any resolution up to 4K.