Minimum

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a commanding performance profile for Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Benchmark data indicates this combination provides exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the only sub-60 FPS result occurring at 4K with Ultra settings. The data shows a clear scaling pattern where the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures headroom at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces outstanding results. Low settings yield an average of 312.5 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this combo at any resolution or settings level. Medium settings achieves 238.7 FPS, High settings reaches 200.7 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains 152.3 FPS. All of these figures are more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating that the system is heavily CPU-bound at this resolution, as the GPU is capable of rendering far more frames than the processor can feed.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain extremely high but show a noticeable drop from 1080p. Low settings average 197.3 FPS, which is still a massive result. Medium settings delivers 150.3 FPS, High settings produces 130.5 FPS, and Ultra settings maintains 97.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is exactly 100 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is beginning to take on more responsibility, yet even the heaviest preset clears the 60 FPS threshold by a substantial margin.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes more dramatically. Low settings still produce 107.4 FPS, which is comfortably above playable. Medium settings drops to 82.8 FPS, and High settings falls to 71.8 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, averages only 52.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to reach playable performance. The scaling from High to Ultra at 4K represents a 19.2 FPS drop, highlighting the significant cost of the Ultra preset at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the RTX 4070 SUPER. At 1920x1080, the frame rates across all settings are so high that the CPU's role is likely limiting the maximum output. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p only reduces the average from 312.5 FPS to 152.3 FPS, meaning the GPU is still capable of producing over 150 FPS even under maximum load. This suggests the i7-12700KF's 12 cores and 20 threads, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, are sufficient to keep the GPU well-fed even at the highest settings.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert more influence. The difference between Low and Ultra grows to 100 FPS, compared to a 160.2 FPS difference at 1080p. This indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is becoming the primary bottleneck as the pixel count increases, though the CPU still has enough headroom to maintain high frame rates. The 1440p results show that both components are working in balance, with neither fully saturating the other.

The 4K results demonstrate the most pronounced GPU dependency. The gap between Low and Ultra at 2160p is 54.8 FPS, which is smaller than at lower resolutions in absolute terms but represents a larger proportional drop. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are likely being taxed heavily at this resolution, particularly with the Ultra preset. The CPU's influence at 4K is minimal, as the GPU is clearly the limiting factor.

FAQ

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 4K with High settings?

A: Yes. The measured average at 3840x2160 with High settings is 71.8 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 11.8 FPS. The data confirms that High settings at 4K is playable, though Ultra settings at the same resolution falls short at 52.6 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 152.3. At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average drops to 97.3 FPS. This represents a 55 FPS reduction, which is a 36.1% decrease when moving from 1080p to 1440p at the highest preset.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER or the i7-12700KF more important for this game?

A: The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as frame rates exceed 300 FPS on Low settings. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, with Ultra settings dropping below 60 FPS. The scaling between resolutions indicates that the GPU's role increases significantly as resolution rises.

Q: Does the Ultra preset provide a worthwhile improvement over High at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings average 130.5 FPS while Ultra averages 97.3 FPS. The Ultra preset is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, so it is viable, but the 33.2 FPS cost may be significant depending on the visual improvements delivered.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Minimum?*

A: The combination of Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 632 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 17% of all systems tested for this game. This percentile rank of 85 for the CPU and 83 for the GPU indicates strong overall performance.

Q: What is the maximum playable settings at 4K?

A: The highest settings preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 3840x2160 is High, with an average of 71.8 FPS. Medium settings offers 82.8 FPS, and Low settings provides 107.4 FPS, but Ultra at 52.6 FPS is not playable.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at all tested resolutions and settings except one. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears 60 FPS, with the lowest result being 152.3 FPS at Ultra. At 2560x1440, all four presets also exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 97.3 FPS. The system is fully playable at both of these resolutions with maximum settings.

At 3840x2160, the verdict becomes more nuanced. High settings delivers 71.8 FPS, Medium produces 82.8 FPS, and Low reaches 107.4 FPS, all of which are playable. However, Ultra settings at 4K averages only 52.6 FPS, which is 7.4 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. Therefore, 4K gaming is possible, but users must avoid the Ultra preset or be prepared to accept frame rates below 60 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at all settings, while 4K is playable up to High settings. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that fails to meet the playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 152.3 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and the system has enormous headroom, as the frame rate is more than double the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings preset is also Ultra, producing an average of 97.3 FPS. This is comfortably above 60 FPS, leaving a 37.3 FPS margin. Players can enjoy the highest visual quality at this resolution without concern.

At 3840x2160, the best settings preset is High, with an average of 71.8 FPS. This provides an 11.8 FPS buffer above the playable threshold. Medium settings at 82.8 FPS and Low at 107.4 FPS are also viable options, but High offers the best visual quality while staying above 60 FPS. Ultra at 52.6 FPS is not recommended for a consistent 60 FPS experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 632 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places the system in the top 17% of all configurations tested, which is a strong result given the game's age and the high-end nature of both components.

The CPU's percentile rank of 85 among all tested processors indicates that the i7-12700KF is significantly above average, while the GPU's percentile rank of 83 shows similar standing. The combination of two above-average components results in a system that performs exceptionally well for this title. The rank of 632 suggests that there are 631 other combos that perform better, likely featuring newer or higher-tier hardware, but the overall position is still impressive for a 2021 CPU paired with a 2024 GPU.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the Intel Core i7-12700KF, the nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are a cluster of similarly performing processors. The Intel Core i7-13700T has an average score of 35403, which is 0.1% higher than the i7-12700KF's 35365. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, also a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287, which is 0.2% lower. All of these CPUs would behave nearly identically in Minimum, with performance deltas of less than a single percentage point.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, the nearest rivals show a similar pattern of very close scores. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4070 SUPER's 43223. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268, also 0.1% lower. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301, a 0.2% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, which is 1% higher. These GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, with the RTX 4090 Mobile being the only one with a slightly more noticeable performance advantage.