Minimum

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a wide spread of framerates in Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. The recorded data, drawn from the database’s measured runs, shows that this combination is heavily dependent on resolution and preset level, with 1080p and 1440p proving largely playable while 4K remains a challenge. This analysis breaks down the exact measured performance, the balance between CPU and GPU load, and the practical settings for each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS values are organized by resolution and preset. All figures represent average frames per second (avgFps) from the database’s recorded runs; minimum and maximum values were not recorded for this title, so the analysis focuses on averages.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low preset: 168.8 FPS
• Medium preset: 128.0 FPS
• High preset: 108.3 FPS
• Ultra preset: 81.9 FPS

At 1080p, the lowest preset produces the highest average, breaking far past the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset still delivers more than double the threshold at 128.0 FPS. High settings hold at 108.3 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset stays well above 60 FPS at 81.9 FPS. Every preset at this resolution clears the playable threshold with considerable headroom.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low preset: 108.1 FPS
• Medium preset: 82.8 FPS
• High preset: 68.2 FPS
• Ultra preset: 52.1 FPS

Moving to 1440p, the pattern shifts. Low settings still produce a triple-digit average at 108.1 FPS, and Medium remains comfortably above 60 FPS at 82.8 FPS. High settings just clear the threshold at 68.2 FPS, leaving a margin of 8.2 FPS. Ultra, however, drops below the playable line at 52.1 FPS, meaning that preset is not viable at this resolution.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low preset: 57.1 FPS
• Medium preset: 48.0 FPS
• High preset: 41.0 FPS
• Ultra preset: 29.6 FPS

At 4K, the situation changes dramatically. The Low preset is the only one that approaches the playable threshold, averaging 57.1 FPS, which still falls short of 60 FPS. Medium drops to 48.0 FPS, High to 41.0 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 29.6 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach the 60 FPS playable line, so this resolution is not recommended for smooth gameplay with this hardware combination.

The data shows a clear progression: as resolution increases, the average FPS falls across every preset. The gap between Low and Ultra also widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 86.9 FPS (from 168.8 down to 81.9). At 1440p, that gap shrinks to 56.0 FPS (from 108.1 down to 52.1). At 4K, the gap narrows further to 27.5 FPS (from 57.1 down to 29.6). This compression of the preset range at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count grows.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the Intel Core i7-12700KF is far more capable than this workload requires. The CPU’s benchmark scores place it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,365. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700T (average score 35,403, delta of -0.1%), the Intel Core i5-13600T (35,305, delta of +0.2%), the Intel Core 5 213PE (35,428, delta of -0.2%), and the Intel Core i7-12700K (35,287, delta of +0.2%). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the i7-12700KF sits in a tightly packed performance cluster.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, by contrast, sits at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18,093. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18,159, delta of -0.4%), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18,189, delta of -0.5%), the AMD Radeon RX 460 (18,373, delta of -1.5%), and the Intel Arc A770M (18,383, delta of -1.6%). The GPU’s percentile rank is lower than the CPU’s, and the delta percentages show that the RTX 2060 SUPER is slightly behind several comparable parts.

For Minimum, the scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component dominates. At 1080p, the CPU’s strength is evident: even the Ultra preset delivers 81.9 FPS, and Low hits 168.8 FPS. These numbers are high enough that the GPU is not saturated at lower pixel counts, allowing the i7-12700KF to feed frames quickly. The CPU’s 3DMark scores support this: 9,982 in the max-threads test and 1,043 in the single-thread test, alongside a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28,838 and a single-core score of 4,071. These results show a processor that can handle high frame pacing without bottlenecking.

At 1440p, the GPU begins to assert itself. The Ultra preset falls to 52.1 FPS, below the playable threshold, while High stays at 68.2 FPS. The drop from Medium (82.8 FPS) to Ultra (52.1 FPS) is 30.7 FPS, a larger percentage decline than the drop from Low to Medium (25.3 FPS). This suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER’s rendering capacity, not the CPU, is now the limiting factor for the highest settings.

At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. Even the Low preset fails to reach 60 FPS, averaging 57.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 29.6 FPS. The RTX 2060 SUPER has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for this game’s era, but the sheer pixel count at 3840x2160 overwhelms its 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The CPU’s role at 4K is minimal; the i7-12700KF could easily keep up, but the GPU cannot render frames fast enough.

In summary, the data shows a CPU-heavy system at 1080p, a balanced pairing at 1440p for lower presets, and a GPU-bound system at 4K and at 1440p Ultra. The i7-12700KF’s high single-thread and multi-thread scores (PassMark single-thread 3,984, multi-thread 34,092) mean it will not hold back the RTX 2060 SUPER in most scenarios. The GPU’s 62nd percentile ranking, however, limits the highest settings at higher resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 1080p with Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset is 81.9 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a margin of 21.9 FPS. The database lists Ultra as a playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p?

A: The High preset is the best option, averaging 68.2 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 52.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, so High is the most demanding preset that remains playable at 2560x1440.

Q: Is 4K playable with any settings?

A: No. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 57.1 FPS on the Low preset, which still falls short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium (48.0 FPS), High (41.0 FPS), and Ultra (29.6 FPS) are all lower. The verdict for 4K lists no playable settings.

Q: How much faster is Low compared to Ultra at each resolution?

A: At 1080p, Low averages 168.8 FPS versus 81.9 FPS for Ultra, a difference of 86.9 FPS. At 1440p, Low averages 108.1 FPS versus 52.1 FPS for Ultra, a difference of 56.0 FPS. At 4K, Low averages 57.1 FPS versus 29.6 FPS for Ultra, a difference of 27.5 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p, all presets exceed 60 FPS, showing the CPU can drive high frame rates. At 1440p Ultra and all 4K presets, the GPU cannot keep up, as evidenced by the sub-60 FPS results. The CPU’s 85th percentile rank versus the GPU’s 62nd percentile supports this interpretation.

Q: What is the rank of this CPU and GPU combination among all tested combos?

A: This pairing is ranked 2,719 out of 3,712 total combinations in the database for Minimum. That places it in the lower-middle portion of all tested systems, reflecting the GPU’s limitations at 4K despite the CPU’s strength.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Minimum depends entirely on the target resolution and preset. The database’s verdict by resolution provides a clear answer.

At 1920x1080, the answer is a definitive yes. All four presets, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, are listed as playable. The best settings for this resolution are Ultra, with an average FPS of 81.9. This means players can max out the game’s visual quality and still have a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. Even the most demanding preset leaves 21.9 FPS of headroom.

At 2560x1440, the answer is yes, but with a caveat. The playable settings are Low, Medium, and High. The best settings are High, averaging 68.2 FPS, which clears the threshold by 8.2 FPS. Ultra is not playable, falling to 52.1 FPS. For a smooth experience at 1440p, players should stick to High or lower.

At 3840x2160, the answer is no. The verdict lists no playable settings for 4K. The closest result is Low at 57.1 FPS, which is 2.9 FPS short of the playable threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall further behind. This hardware combination cannot sustain 60 FPS at 4K in Minimum, even on the lowest preset.

The overall verdict: this system is well-suited for 1080p gaming with maximum settings, capable at 1440p with high settings, and not viable at 4K. The playable threshold of 60 FPS is met at both 1080p and 1440p for most presets, but 4K remains out of reach. The RTX 2060 SUPER’s 62nd percentile GPU ranking and the CPU’s 85th percentile ranking explain this split: the processor is more than adequate, but the graphics card cannot handle the pixel load at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering this exact CPU and GPU pairing, the database’s nearest rival data offers a sense of what other hardware would behave similarly. These comparisons are based on average benchmark scores, not in-game FPS, but they indicate which components sit in the same performance class.

CPU alternatives: The Intel Core i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35,365. Its closest rivals are:

• Intel Core i7-13700T: average score 35,403, delta of -0.1%, meaning the i7-13700T is essentially tied in performance.
• Intel Core 5 213PE: average score 35,428, delta of -0.2%, again nearly identical.
• Intel Core i5-13600T: average score 35,305, delta of +0.2%, placing it just ahead.
• Intel Core i7-12700K: average score 35,287, delta of +0.2%, also essentially tied.

Any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame pacing in Minimum, as the differences are all within a fraction of a percent. The i7-12700K, in particular, is the same chip with an unlocked multiplier, so it would behave almost indistinguishably.

GPU alternatives: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18,093. Its closest rivals are:

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile: average score 18,159, delta of -0.4%, meaning the RTX 2060 SUPER is slightly behind this mobile part.
• AMD Radeon Pro 5700: average score 18,189, delta of -0.5%, again a small gap.
• AMD Radeon RX 460: average score 18,373, delta of -1.5%, placing the RX 460 ahead by a small margin.
• Intel Arc A770M: average score 18,383, delta of -1.6%, the closest rival that outpaces the RTX 2060 SUPER.

The delta percentages here are larger than those for the CPU, but still modest. The RTX 3060 Mobile and Radeon Pro 5700 would produce very similar FPS in Minimum at the same settings, while the Radeon RX 460 and Arc A770M would be slightly faster on average. None of these rivals would fundamentally change the verdict: 1080p and 1440p remain playable, 4K does not.

For the full system, the combination rank of 2,719 out of 3,712 suggests that many other pairings outperform this one, but the nearest rivals show that the performance envelope is narrow. A user swapping the CPU to an i7-13700T or the GPU to an RTX 3060 Mobile would see nearly the same results.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database’s measured FPS and verdict data identify the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS for each resolution. This is the optimal balance between visual quality and smooth gameplay.

1920x1080: The best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 81.9. This is the highest preset available, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold with a margin of 21.9 FPS. All lower presets (High at 108.3, Medium at 128.0, Low at 168.8) also qualify, but Ultra provides the maximum visual quality without sacrificing playability.

2560x1440: The best settings are High, with an average FPS of 68.2. This is the highest preset that remains playable, as Ultra drops to 52.1 FPS. High clears the threshold by 8.2 FPS, which is a smaller margin than at 1080p but still sufficient for a stable experience. Medium (82.8) and Low (108.1) are also playable options for those seeking higher frame rates.

3840x2160: There are no playable settings at this resolution. The best recorded average is Low at 57.1 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold by 2.9 FPS. Medium (48.0), High (41.0), and Ultra (29.6) are all further below the line. For 4K gameplay, this hardware combination would require a reduction in resolution or an upgrade to a more powerful GPU.

In practical terms, the recommended settings are straightforward: at 1080p, enable Ultra for the full experience; at 1440p, use High to maintain 60 FPS; at 4K, lower the resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance. The recorded data shows that the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER are a capable pairing for 1080p and 1440p in Minimum, but they hit a hard wall at 4K.