Minimum

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a decisive performance profile for Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. The measured data shows this combination clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution, with the most demanding preset at 4K still maintaining a comfortable margin. The following analysis breaks down the benchmark results by resolution, component scaling, and comparative positioning within the database.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which produces an average of 63 FPS. This is the critical result, as it demonstrates that maximum visual fidelity is achievable at 4K without dropping below the playable threshold. The High preset at this resolution averages 82 FPS, while Medium reaches 98 FPS and Low climbs to 128 FPS. The gap between Ultra (63 FPS) and High (82 FPS) is 19 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant load on the GPU, yet the RTX 5080 still handles it.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, delivering an average of 117 FPS. This is nearly double the 4K Ultra result, showing that resolution scaling is substantial. The High preset at 1440p averages 153 FPS, Medium reaches 182 FPS, and Low hits 238 FPS. All presets at this resolution are far above the 60 FPS floor, with the lowest average still being 117 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 181 FPS, making it the clear recommendation for maximum quality. The High preset reaches 237 FPS, Medium averages 283 FPS, and Low produces 369 FPS. The jump from 1440p Ultra (117 FPS) to 1080p Ultra (181 FPS) is 64 FPS, which is a substantial gain and indicates that the CPU is not limiting performance at lower resolutions. Across all three resolutions, the Ultra preset remains playable, meaning there is no need to compromise on settings for this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear pattern of GPU dominance at higher resolutions, with CPU influence becoming more apparent as resolution drops. At 3840x2160, the scaling from Low (128 FPS) to Ultra (63 FPS) shows a 65 FPS reduction, which is a 50.8% drop. This substantial decrease indicates that the RTX 5080 is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the GPU workload increases dramatically with each preset level. The CPU, an Intel Core i7-12700KF with 12 cores and 20 threads, has ample headroom at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the scaling from Low (238 FPS) to Ultra (117 FPS) is a 121 FPS reduction, or a 50.8% drop relative to Low. This mirrors the 4K scaling percentage, which suggests that the GPU is still the limiting factor at 1440p. However, the absolute FPS values are higher, indicating that the GPU is not as saturated as at 4K. The difference between 1440p and 4K at the same preset is notable: at Ultra, 1440p (117 FPS) is 85.7% faster than 4K (63 FPS). This large delta underscores how resolution impacts GPU load more than preset changes.

At 1920x1080, the scaling from Low (369 FPS) to Ultra (181 FPS) is a 188 FPS reduction, or a 50.9% drop. The consistency of this percentage across all three resolutions (50.8%, 50.8%, 50.9%) is striking, suggesting that the preset scaling is uniform regardless of resolution. The key difference is that at 1080p, the CPU begins to play a more significant role. The 1080p Ultra result of 181 FPS is 54.7% higher than the 1440p Ultra result of 117 FPS, and 187.3% higher than the 4K Ultra result of 63 FPS. While the GPU is still the main driver, the CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1043 and multi-thread score of 9983 indicate it can sustain high frame rates at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p, the frame rates approach the range where CPU overhead could become relevant, but the measured 369 FPS at Low suggests the i7-12700KF is more than sufficient.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K with the highest settings?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the average FPS is 63, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it remains playable.

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

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average FPS is 181, while at 2560x1440 Ultra, it is 117. This represents a 64 FPS difference, or a 54.7% higher frame rate at 1080p.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its nearest GPU rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56083. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon 8060S, scores 55757, which is a 0.6% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367, which is 2.2% higher than the RTX 5080.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded across all tested settings and resolutions?

A: The lowest average FPS is 63, recorded at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset. This is the only result that is close to the 60 FPS threshold, and it still exceeds it.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary factor. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra settings is nearly identical across all resolutions (50.8% to 50.9%), which shows that the GPU workload scales consistently. The CPU, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28838, is not a limiting factor at any resolution tested.

Q: How does the i7-12700KF compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700T, scores 35403, which is a 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287, which is 0.2% lower than the i7-12700KF.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-12700KF sits in a tight cluster of processors with nearly identical average benchmark scores. The closest rival is the Intel Core i7-13700T, which scores 35403, a negligible 0.1% difference from the i7-12700KF’s 35365. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, which is 0.2% lower, and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287, also 0.2% lower. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minimum, as the performance delta is within 0.2%. The i7-12700KF’s 3DMark max-thread score of 9983 and single-thread score of 1043 further confirm that these rivals would behave similarly in both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads.

For the GPU, the RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56083, placing it among a set of comparable cards. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, which is 0.6% lower, meaning it would produce nearly identical FPS in Minimum. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, a 0.7% difference, and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 2.3% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367, which is 2.2% higher than the RTX 5080. In game performance, these GPUs would all land within a few FPS of each other. For instance, at 4K Ultra, the RTX 5080 averages 63 FPS; a GPU that is 2.3% slower might average around 62 FPS, while one that is 2.2% faster could reach 64 FPS. None of these differences would change the playability verdict.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 209th out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the top 5.6% of all configurations in the database. The high rank is consistent with the measured FPS results, which show this system delivering 181 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 63 FPS at 4K Ultra. The percentile ranking of the CPU (85th percentile) and GPU (87th percentile) further supports this position, as both components are in the upper echelon of their respective categories. The combination’s rank indicates that it outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, with only 208 combos achieving higher scores in this specific game. Given that the game is from 2014, this modern hardware is likely overkill, but the rank confirms that no other common pairing would offer significantly better performance.

The Verdict

This PC can definitively run Minimum with all tested settings and resolutions exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict by resolution is clear:

• 3840x2160: The Ultra preset is playable with an average of 63 FPS. High (82 FPS), Medium (98 FPS), and Low (128 FPS) are also playable, but Ultra is the best choice for visual quality.
• 2560x1440: The Ultra preset averages 117 FPS, which is far above the threshold. All other presets (High at 153 FPS, Medium at 182 FPS, Low at 238 FPS) are also playable.
• 1920x1080: The Ultra preset averages 181 FPS, making it the recommended setting. High (237 FPS), Medium (283 FPS), and Low (369 FPS) all provide extremely high frame rates.

There is no scenario where this combination fails to reach 60 FPS. The only result close to the threshold is 4K Ultra at 63 FPS, but it still clears the bar. Users can confidently enable maximum settings at any resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS values recorded for each resolution and settings combination. Minimum and maximum FPS are only available for the Medium preset at each resolution.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 82 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 128 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 98 | 83 | 113 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 63 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 153 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 238 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 182 | 155 | 210 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 117 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 237 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 369 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 283 | 240 | 325 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 181 | - | - |

The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS, indicating a 30 FPS variance. At 1440p, the Medium preset ranges from 155 to 210 FPS, a 55 FPS spread. At 1080p, the Medium preset varies between 240 and 325 FPS, a 85 FPS range. This increasing variance at lower resolutions suggests that the CPU is introducing some frame time inconsistency, but the average FPS remains high. The 4K Ultra result of 63 FPS is the only metric that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, and the data shows it stays above it.