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The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is an overwhelmingly capable combination for Minimum, delivering far more performance than the game demands at every tested resolution. Benchmark data confirms that this setup clears the 60 FPS playability threshold even at 4K with Ultra settings, where it produces an average of 69 FPS. The data indicates this is a top-tier pairing for the title, ranking 80th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 2.2% of all configurations. At lower resolutions, the frame rates scale dramatically, reaching 197 FPS at 1080p Ultra, which suggests the system is heavily GPU-bound at higher settings but still provides exceptional headroom for future titles or higher refresh rate displays.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset this combo can run at 4K while maintaining at least 60 FPS?

A: At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 69 FPS. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 79842. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, scores 79605, which is 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, a 1.1% deficit, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, which is 1.4% higher.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers an average of 260 FPS, while the Ultra preset delivers an average of 127 FPS. This represents a 133 FPS drop when moving from the least to most demanding preset.

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

A: No, the difference is negligible. The Core i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35287, while the Core i7-12700KF scores 35365. The delta is only -0.2%, meaning the KF variant is marginally faster in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS recorded is 262, with an average of 309 FPS and a maximum of 355 FPS. This indicates the combo never drops below 262 FPS at this resolution and preset.

Q: Does the RTX 5090's percentile ranking exceed the CPU's?

A: Yes, the RTX 5090 sits at the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, while the Core i7-12700K sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs. Both are high-ranking components, but the GPU is relatively more dominant in its respective field.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data shows a clear pattern of GPU scaling across resolutions, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck at lower settings. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra presets is substantial: 140 FPS on Low versus 69 FPS on Ultra, a 71 FPS gap. This indicates the GPU is the primary performance driver at this resolution, as increasing graphical load has a direct and significant impact on frame rates. The CPU's role at 4K is to feed the GPU enough data to maintain these high frame rates, which it does effectively given the 140 FPS result on Low settings.

Moving to 1440p, the scaling pattern intensifies. The Low preset achieves 260 FPS, while Ultra drops to 127 FPS, a 133 FPS difference. This larger gap compared to 4K suggests the GPU is still the limiting factor, but the CPU's performance becomes more relevant as resolution decreases. At 1080p, the trend continues with Low hitting 403 FPS and Ultra reaching 197 FPS, a 206 FPS difference. The fact that the Low preset at 1080p exceeds 400 FPS demonstrates that the Core i7-12700K is capable of driving extremely high frame rates, but the RTX 5090's performance ceiling is what ultimately caps the Ultra preset at 197 FPS.

The data suggests that the GPU becomes progressively more important as resolution and settings increase, while the CPU's influence is most visible at lower resolutions and less demanding presets. At 1080p Low, the system is likely CPU-bound to some degree, but the 403 FPS result indicates this is not a practical limitation. At 4K Ultra, the system is clearly GPU-bound, as the 69 FPS average is far below what the CPU could theoretically support. The verdict is straightforward: the RTX 5090 determines performance at higher resolutions and settings, while the Core i7-12700K ensures the system never becomes a bottleneck at lower settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the optimal choice, delivering an average of 69 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that maintains at least 60 FPS, and it clears the threshold by 9 FPS. The High preset offers 90 FPS, Medium provides 107 FPS, and Low reaches 140 FPS, but Ultra is recommended for maximum visual quality without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again provides the best experience, with an average of 127 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, offering smooth gameplay with significant headroom for demanding scenes. The High preset achieves 167 FPS, Medium hits 199 FPS, and Low reaches 260 FPS, but Ultra remains the clear choice for visual fidelity.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an impressive 197 FPS on average, far exceeding the playability threshold. This makes Ultra the unequivocal recommendation at this resolution. The High preset reaches 259 FPS, Medium hits 309 FPS, and Low peaks at 403 FPS, but all of these are excessive for standard 60 Hz displays, making Ultra the most sensible option for those with high refresh rate monitors.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Core i7-12700K's nearest rivals in average benchmark score are all within 0.4% of its performance. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, just 0.1% lower, while the Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365, a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403, 0.3% higher, and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, 0.4% higher. These processors would behave nearly identically in Minimum, with no perceptible difference in frame rates.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB is the closest match with a score of 79605, only 0.3% lower than the RTX 5090. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, a 0.6% deficit, while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, 1.1% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, which is 1.4% higher. These alternatives would produce nearly identical FPS results, with differences well within the margin of error for real-world gaming performance. The data indicates that any of these GPUs paired with the Core i7-12700K would deliver effectively the same experience in Minimum.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination ranks 80th out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the top 2.2% of all configurations. This is an exceptional ranking that reflects the high-end nature of both components. The RTX 5090's 92nd percentile among GPUs and the Core i7-12700K's 84th percentile among CPUs contribute to this strong overall position. The combo's rank suggests it outperforms the vast majority of systems tested with this game, making it one of the most capable configurations available for this title.

The ranking also indicates that this pairing is well-balanced for Minimum, with neither component significantly holding back the other. The 80th rank out of 3712 combos means there are only 79 configurations that perform better, likely featuring even more powerful CPUs or GPUs. For practical purposes, this combo sits at the upper echelon of performance, with headroom to spare for any conceivable gaming scenario in this title.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Minimum at all tested resolutions and presets, with performance far exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 69 FPS, clearing the threshold by 9 FPS, while High, Medium, and Low all exceed 90 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra delivers 127 FPS, and at 1920x1080, Ultra reaches 197 FPS. The verdict is clear: every resolution and preset combination tested is playable, with the Ultra preset being the recommended choice at each resolution for maximum visual quality.

The data shows that this combo is not just capable of running the game, but it does so with substantial performance headroom. At 1080p, even the most demanding Ultra preset produces nearly 200 FPS, which is more than three times the playability threshold. At 4K, the system maintains playable frame rates at all settings, including Ultra. The only limitation is the display's refresh rate, as the system can output far more frames than most monitors can display at lower resolutions. This configuration represents a definitive answer to whether it can run the game: unequivocally yes, with performance to spare at every setting and resolution.