Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400 pairs with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT to deliver a balanced 1080p and 1440p experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The measured frame rates show that this combination is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s six cores and twelve threads provide enough headroom for high refresh rates at 1080p. The data indicates that the i5-12400, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19850. The RX 7800 XT, using the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a boost clock of 2430 MHz, holds the 76th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32619. This analysis explores how these components interact across resolutions and settings, using only the measured FPS data and benchmark scores from the fact pack.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, fabricated on a 10 nm process. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz can boost up to 4.40 GHz, and it carries 18 MB of shared L3 cache. In benchmark tests, the CPU achieves a single-thread score of 910 in 3dmark_single_thread and a max-thread score of 5890, while Cinebench R23 results show 2249 points single-core and 15935 points multi-core. These figures place the i5-12400 just 0.1% above the Intel Core i7-9700 (avg score 19831) and 0.4% above the Intel Core i5-11600K (avg score 19771), but 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-8700 (avg score 19894) and 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (avg score 19928).

For Minimum, the CPU’s role is most apparent at 1080p where frame rates exceed 250 FPS at Low settings. The 251.5 FPS average at 1920x1080 Low suggests the CPU can feed the GPU with enough draw calls to reach very high frame rates, but the GPU still determines the ceiling. At 1440p, the CPU’s influence diminishes as the GPU load increases; the gap between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440 is 83.5 FPS (from 161.6 to 78.1), which indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU’s 12 threads are sufficient for a game from 2014, as the measured data shows no signs of CPU bottlenecking even at the highest settings. The L3 cache of 18 MB shared across cores likely helps maintain consistent frame pacing, but the fact pack does not include per-core cache details for this game, so this remains qualitative.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve 60+ FPS on High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 High, the average FPS is 106.2, and at 3840x2160 High it drops to 58.6. The 1440p resolution comfortably exceeds 60 FPS, while 4K High falls just below that threshold.

Q: How much performance is gained by lowering settings from Ultra to Low at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 119.6 FPS, while Low averages 251.5 FPS. This represents a gain of 131.9 FPS, or roughly 110% higher frame rates when moving from Ultra to Low.

Q: Does the CPU limit the GPU at 1080p Low?

A: No, the data shows the GPU still delivers 251.5 FPS at 1080p Low, and the CPU’s max-thread benchmark score of 5890 suggests ample headroom. The measured FPS at 1080p Ultra (119.6) is higher than 4K Low (84), indicating the GPU scales consistently with resolution.

Q: What is the frame rate drop from 1440p to 4K at Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 Medium, the average FPS is 121.8, while at 3840x2160 Medium it is 63.4. This is a drop of 58.4 FPS, or a 47.9% reduction when moving from 1440p to 4K.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest frame rate at 4K?

A: Low settings at 3840x2160 yield an average of 84 FPS, which is the highest at that resolution. Medium follows at 63.4 FPS, High at 58.6, and Ultra at 40.7.

Q: How does the GPU’s percentile rank compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RX 7800 XT is in the 76th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 32619. It is 0.2% above the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (score 32540) and 0.7% above the AMD FirePro S10000 (score 32388), but 0.4% below the NVIDIA P104-100 (score 32747) and 0.7% below the NVIDIA T600 Mobile (score 32849).

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 251.5 FPS, but this drops to 161.6 FPS at 1440p Low (a 35.7% reduction) and further to 84 FPS at 4K Low (a 66.6% reduction from 1080p). At High settings, the progression is 161.3 FPS at 1080p, 106.2 FPS at 1440p, and 58.6 FPS at 4K — each step down represents a roughly 34-45% loss. The scaling at Ultra is similar: 119.6 FPS at 1080p, 78.1 FPS at 1440p, and 40.7 FPS at 4K.

The consistent percentage drops across settings indicate that the RX 7800 XT’s pixel throughput is the primary constraint. The GPU’s pixel rate of 233.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 583.2 GTexel/s are fixed hardware limits; as resolution increases, the number of pixels to process grows, and the frame rate falls proportionally. The CPU’s contribution is negligible at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the fact that the gap between 1440p and 4K at Low settings (77.6 FPS) is nearly identical to the gap at High settings (47.6 FPS) when normalized to percentage. This suggests the CPU is not the bottleneck — if it were, the frame rate would plateau regardless of resolution. Instead, the data shows a smooth, predictable decline tied to pixel count, which is the hallmark of a GPU-limited scenario.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 251.5 FPS at Low settings, 189 FPS at Medium, 161.3 FPS at High, and 119.6 FPS at Ultra. The jump from Low to Medium costs 62.5 FPS, while the step from Medium to High costs 27.7 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 41.7 FPS. These frame rates all exceed 100 FPS, making 1080p ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are 161.6 FPS at Low, 121.8 FPS at Medium, 106.2 FPS at High, and 78.1 FPS at Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 83.5 FPS, and even the lowest setting at this resolution stays above 150 FPS. The difference between Medium and High is 15.6 FPS, while High to Ultra is 28.1 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the results are 84 FPS at Low, 63.4 FPS at Medium, 58.6 FPS at High, and 40.7 FPS at Ultra. Only Low and Medium settings maintain playable frame rates above 60 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 20.6 FPS, Medium to High is 4.8 FPS, and High to Ultra is 17.9 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 40.7 FPS is the only measured configuration that falls below 60 FPS, indicating that this preset is too demanding for the GPU at that resolution.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock is 1295 MHz, with a boost clock of 2430 MHz and a game clock of 2124 MHz. Its memory clock runs at 2438 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective). These specifications support the measured frame rates: the high bandwidth ensures texture streaming is not a bottleneck, and the 16 GB capacity far exceeds the demands of a 2014 title. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 37.32 TFLOPS and texture rate of 583.2 GTexel/s explain why the 4K Ultra preset struggles — rendering at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings requires more pixel and texture work than the hardware can sustain at 60 FPS.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reinforce this interpretation. In 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12, it scores 4157, and in PassMark G3D it scores 24176. The GPU’s percentile rank of 76 places it in the upper quarter of all GPUs, but the nearest rival comparisons show tight competition: it is 0.2% faster than the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (32540) but 0.4% slower than the NVIDIA P104-100 (32747). This tight grouping suggests the RX 7800 XT is a mid-to-high-tier card whose performance is sufficient for 1440p gaming but not for 4K Ultra in this title. The 84 FPS at 4K Low versus 40.7 FPS at 4K Ultra demonstrates that the GPU has enough raw compute for moderate settings at 4K, but the highest preset exceeds its capabilities.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver above 119 FPS, so Ultra is the best choice for maximum visual quality without compromising frame rate — 119.6 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, High settings at 106.2 FPS provide a strong balance, as Ultra drops to 78.1 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for frame-time spikes. Medium at 121.8 FPS is also viable if the user prefers higher frame rates over visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the choice narrows significantly. Low settings at 84 FPS is the only preset that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS, while Medium at 63.4 FPS barely crosses the line. High at 58.6 FPS and Ultra at 40.7 FPS are below 60 FPS, making them less suitable for smooth gameplay. The data suggests that for 4K, Low or Medium is the practical choice, with Medium offering a 20.6 FPS penalty over Low but presumably better visual quality. For a 2014 third-person shooter, the recommendation is to prioritize frame rate: 1440p High is the best overall experience, delivering 106.2 FPS while retaining high visual settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT ranks 672nd out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the 61.2nd percentile of all combos, meaning it outperforms roughly 61% of the tested configurations. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU: the i5-12400 is in the 77th percentile of CPUs (avg score 19850), and the RX 7800 XT is in the 76th percentile of GPUs (avg score 32619), so both components are above average, but neither is top-tier. The ranking suggests that while this combo handles 1080p and 1440p very well, it does not reach the upper echelon of results, likely because higher-end GPUs would push 4K Ultra past 60 FPS. The measured data confirms this: at 4K Ultra, the combo only achieves 40.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target that many higher-ranked combos would hit.

The combo’s rank of 672 out of 1733 indicates solid mid-pack performance. It is not a top-100 contender, but it is far from the bottom. The CPU and GPU percentile scores are closely matched (77 vs 76), suggesting no severe bottleneck in either direction. For a game from 2014, this hardware is more than adequate, and the rank reflects that — it sits above the median but below the elite configurations that would use flagship CPUs and GPUs. The data implies that this combo is a sensible pairing for 1440p high-refresh gaming, with the ability to dip into 4K at lower settings, but it does not excel at 4K Ultra.