Minimum

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT delivers a performance profile that is heavily dependent on resolution and graphics preset for the 2014 third-person shooter Minimum. The data indicates that this combination is highly capable at mainstream resolutions, but it begins to struggle when pushed to 4K. Benchmark results show the combo achieving a rank of 2406 out of 3712 tested configurations, placing it in the 65th percentile of all tested GPU setups. The system's CPU holds an 85th percentile ranking among all tested processors, while the GPU sits at the 65th percentile, suggesting the graphics card is the primary constraint in demanding scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a commanding performance across all settings, with average frame rates that never dip below the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still produces an average of 84.4 FPS, providing a comfortable margin over the playable threshold. Dropping to High increases the average to 114.8 FPS, while the Medium preset yields 137 FPS. The Low preset achieves a remarkably high 176.7 FPS average, indicating that the CPU and GPU combination has substantial headroom at this resolution. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a reduction of approximately 52% in average frame rate, from 176.7 down to 84.4 FPS, which is a typical demand curve for a title of this era.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but the headroom narrows. The Ultra preset averages 59.1 FPS, which sits just below the 60 FPS playable threshold, making it a borderline case. The High preset, however, comfortably clears the bar with an average of 74.3 FPS. Medium produces 85.4 FPS, and Low reaches 111.8 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at High settings shows a frame rate drop from 114.8 to 74.3 FPS, a decrease of roughly 35%, which is consistent with the increased pixel count. The data shows that at 1440p, the system is best utilized with High or lower presets to maintain a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the combination struggles to maintain playable frame rates. The High preset averages 39.8 FPS, while Medium drops to 48.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 32.1 FPS. Only the Low preset approaches the 60 FPS threshold, achieving an average of 59 FPS. None of the presets at this resolution are classified as playable according to the verdict data, which requires a minimum of 60 FPS. The performance cliff between 1440p High (74.3 FPS) and 4K High (39.8 FPS) is steep, representing a 46% reduction in average frame rate, clearly indicating that the RX 6650 XT's 8 GB of memory and 128-bit bus are insufficient for the pixel workload at 4K in this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data, the Intel Core i7-12700KF is closely matched by several other processors within a very tight performance band. The Intel Core i7-13700T has an average score of 35403, which is 0.1% lower than the i7-12700KF's 35365 average. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, sitting 0.2% higher than the i7-12700KF. The Intel Core 5 213PE averages 35428, a 0.2% difference, while the Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287, also 0.2% higher. These deltas are negligible, meaning a user with any of these CPUs would experience virtually identical frame pacing in Minimum, as the processor is not the bottleneck at most settings.

For the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT's nearest rivals are a mix of professional and older workstation cards. The NVIDIA Tesla K40m posts an average score of 19885, which is 0.6% lower than the RX 6650 XT's 19765 average. The AMD FirePro D300 scores 19637, a 0.7% difference, while the AMD FirePro W7000 averages 19905, 0.7% lower. The NVIDIA Quadro K5200 is the closest competitor with a score of 19602, representing a 0.8% delta. While these cards are not typical gaming hardware, their benchmark scores indicate that the RX 6650 XT's raw compute performance is comparable to these professional offerings, though gaming-specific features like the 32 ray accelerators on the RDNA 2 architecture may alter real-world behavior in titles that use them.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 1080p with the Ultra preset?*

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 84.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data lists Ultra as a playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 74.3 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short, averaging 59.1 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this CPU and GPU combination?

A: No. At 3840x2160, all presets fail to reach the 60 FPS threshold. The best result is the Low preset at 59 FPS average, while High and Ultra average 39.8 FPS and 32.1 FPS respectively. The verdict data lists no playable settings at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700T?

A: The i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365, while the i7-13700T scores 35403. This represents a delta of -0.1%, meaning the i7-13700T is marginally faster by a negligible margin. In gaming, this difference is imperceptible.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 111.8 FPS, while Ultra averages 59.1 FPS. This is a difference of 52.7 FPS, or approximately a 47% reduction in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

Q: Does the GPU's benchmark score suggest it is a strong performer?

A: The RX 6650 XT has an average benchmark score of 19765 and sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. It performs within 0.8% of the NVIDIA Quadro K5200, indicating it is a mid-to-upper tier card, though it is clearly outclassed by higher-end models for 4K gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT holds a rank of 2406 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places the system in the middle-upper tier of all configurations tested, which aligns with the measured FPS data showing solid 1080p and 1440p performance but weak 4K capability. The rank reflects that while the CPU is in the top 15% of all processors, the GPU's 65th percentile standing drags the overall combo down in scenarios where the graphics card is the limiting factor. The data suggests that this combo outperforms roughly 35% of tested systems, making it a competent but not top-tier solution for this title. The gap between the CPU and GPU percentiles indicates a slight imbalance, where the processor has more headroom than the graphics card can utilize at higher resolutions.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum comfortably at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, but it is not suitable for 3840x2160 gaming. At 1080p, the verdict data shows that all four presets (High, Low, Medium, Ultra) are playable, with the best average FPS at Ultra being 84.4 FPS. At 1440p, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best preset at 74.3 FPS average; Ultra is not playable as it averages 59.1 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, no settings are playable, as even the Low preset averages 59 FPS, failing to meet the playable threshold. The system clearly meets the 60 FPS goal for the majority of gaming scenarios, but users targeting 4K would need to lower resolution or upgrade the GPU.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with a measured average of 84.4 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while still offering a 24.4 FPS buffer above the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, which averages 74.3 FPS, giving a 14.3 FPS margin over the threshold. The Ultra preset at this resolution is not recommended, as its 59.1 FPS average falls short of the 60 FPS requirement. For 3840x2160, there is no recommended preset, as all settings fail to reach the 60 FPS average; the closest is Low at 59 FPS, but this still does not meet the playable standard.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the CPU is the more robust component in this pairing, with an 85th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 65th percentile. In Minimum, this means the RX 6650 XT becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU's high single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 1043) and multi-thread capability (cinebench_r23_multicore score of 28838) allow the GPU to stretch its legs, producing high frame rates across all presets. The scaling from Low (176.7 FPS) to Ultra (84.4 FPS) at 1080p shows a 52% drop, which is a typical GPU-bound curve, indicating the processor is not holding back the graphics card.

At 1440p, the GPU's workload increases, and the frame rates drop proportionally. The High preset averages 74.3 FPS, which is 35% lower than the 1080p High result of 114.8 FPS. This scaling is consistent with the GPU being the primary driver, as the CPU's performance headroom remains largely unused. At 4K, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed, with the High preset dropping to 39.8 FPS. The difference between 1440p High and 4K High is a 46% reduction, while the 1080p to 1440p drop was only 35%. This non-linear scaling suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth of 280.3 GB/s and 8 GB frame buffer are insufficient for the 4K workload, making the graphics card the definitive bottleneck. The CPU's role diminishes at higher resolutions, as the frame rate becomes entirely dependent on the GPU's ability to fill pixels.