Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake family, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its performance profile, as indicated by the Cinebench R23 results, shows a multicore score of 15935 and a single-core score of 2249. In the broader context of all CPUs tested, this chip places in the 77th percentile. Its closest rivals in average benchmark score are the Intel Core i7-9700, which is 0.1% faster, and the Intel Core i7-8700, which is 0.2% slower; the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX trails by 0.4%, while the Intel Core i5-11600K leads by 0.4%.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, featuring the AD103 chip on the Ada Lovelace architecture and 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, provides the graphics muscle for this pairing. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed this GPU in Minimum, as evidenced by the measured frame rates across all settings. At 1080p, even the most demanding Ultra preset achieves a substantial average of 162.1 FPS, indicating that the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU at this resolution. The data suggests that the i5-12400's strong single-core performance, as shown by its R23 single-core score of 2249, is a key factor in maintaining high frame rates in this third-person shooter, which likely relies on single-threaded game logic.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for this combination in Minimum reveals a clear hierarchy across the four available presets. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers an average of 329 FPS, which is exceptionally high and suitable for competitive play on high-refresh-rate monitors. Moving up the quality ladder, the Medium preset yields 250.5 FPS, and the High preset drops to 213.2 FPS. The Ultra preset, while still offering a very playable 162.1 FPS average, represents a significant step down from High.

Given that the High preset at 1080p still averages 213.2 FPS, it provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. The jump from High to Ultra costs nearly 51 FPS (from 213.2 to 162.1), a 24% reduction, for what is likely a marginal visual improvement. At 1440p, this pattern holds. The High preset averages 136.1 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard and smooth for most displays. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 105.2 FPS, still playable but with a more pronounced performance hit.

At 4K, the situation becomes more nuanced. The High preset averages 75.5 FPS, which is good for a 60 Hz display but not ideal for higher refresh rates. The Medium preset at 4K averages 86.9 FPS, making it a better choice than High for 4K users seeking higher frame rates without a massive quality drop. The Ultra preset at 4K falls to 55.8 FPS, which can introduce noticeable stutter on displays with variable refresh rates. For the best overall experience, the data suggests using the High preset for 1080p and 1440p, and either Medium or High at 4K depending on whether frame rate or visual quality is prioritized. The Low preset, while offering the highest frame rates, is not recommended for general play as the visual compromise is unnecessary given the hardware's capability.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K illustrates the shifting load between the CPU and GPU. At the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 329 at 1080p to 214.1 at 1440p, a 35% decrease, and then further to 115.4 at 4K, a 46% decrease from 1440p. This steep decline at lower settings is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario, where the graphics card becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases. The CPU, with its high single-thread performance, has ample headroom to keep up, but the GPU's workload grows exponentially with resolution.

The scaling pattern changes at higher settings. At the Ultra preset, the FPS drops from 162.1 at 1080p to 105.2 at 1440p (a 35% decrease) and then to 55.8 at 4K (a 47% decrease from 1440p). This similar percentage drop across all presets suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in all scenarios for this game. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, with its 44.10 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 672.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, is being pushed hard at 4K Ultra, resulting in the sub-60 FPS average.

The fact that the FPS drops are proportionally similar regardless of the graphics settings indicates that the i5-12400 is not the limiting component at any resolution tested. The CPU's performance is sufficient to maintain the frame rates dictated by the GPU's rendering capabilities. This is further supported by the 1080p Low result of 329 FPS, which demonstrates the CPU's ability to handle a very high instruction throughput. The data confirms that this combo is GPU-bound in Minimum, with the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER being the component that determines the final frame rate at each resolution and settings combination.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested CPU and GPU combinations for Minimum, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER holds the rank of 175 out of 1733 combos. This places it in the top 10% of all tested systems, indicating a very high level of performance for this specific game. The rank reflects the combined capability of both components, and given the GPU-bound nature of the game at higher resolutions, this high ranking is largely attributable to the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's strong showing.

The GPU's performance percentile of 86 versus all other GPUs, combined with the CPU's 77th percentile standing, suggests that the graphics card is the stronger component in this pairing. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's average benchmark score of 48704 places it slightly ahead of the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, which is 0.7% faster, and significantly ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A2000, which is 1.6% slower. While the CPU is competent, its lower relative percentile compared to the GPU means that in a game like Minimum, which is heavily GPU-dependent, the overall combo rank is driven by the graphics card's performance.

The combo rank of 175 indicates that there are 174 other configurations that deliver higher average frame rates in this game. These are likely to include pairings with more powerful CPUs, such as those with higher core counts or faster single-thread performance, combined with top-tier GPUs. However, this specific combo's position in the top 10% underscores its capability to deliver a high-refresh-rate experience at 1080p and 1440p, and a solid 4K experience on High settings. The data shows that this is a well-balanced system for Minimum, with the GPU being the primary driver of its competitive ranking.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for this CPU and GPU combo at 1440p?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 provides an average of 136.1 FPS. This offers a strong balance between visual quality and high frame rate. The Ultra preset is also viable at 105.2 FPS, but the 31 FPS drop from High is substantial.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Minimum?*

A: Yes, it can. At 4K with the High preset, the average FPS is 75.5, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset is even smoother at 86.9 FPS. However, the Ultra preset drops to 55.8 FPS, which may be below preferred rates for some users.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are proportionally similar across all settings, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (2249 in Cinebench R23) allows it to keep pace with the GPU's output.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 175th out of 1733 tested combinations, placing it in the top 10% of all systems for Minimum. This is a strong result, indicating a high-performance pairing.

Q: What is the average FPS on the Ultra preset at 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 yields an average of 162.1 FPS. This is very high and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors, though lower than the High preset's 213.2 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 115.4 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 55.8 FPS. This represents a 59.6 FPS difference, showing the significant performance cost of the highest visual settings at this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the exact measured average FPS for the Intel Core i5-12400 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in Minimum.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | ------: |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 329.0 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 250.5 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 213.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 162.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 214.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 159.6 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 136.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 105.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 115.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 86.9 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 75.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 55.8 |

The data shows a consistent scaling pattern. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 166.9 FPS. At 1440p, that difference narrows to 108.9 FPS, and at 4K, it narrows further to 59.6 FPS. This is a direct consequence of the GPU becoming more saturated at higher resolutions, reducing the relative impact of the settings preset. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER demonstrates its capability by delivering over 100 FPS on the High preset at 1440p, and over 60 FPS on the same preset at 4K. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that dips below the 60 FPS mark, suggesting that users targeting 60 FPS at 4K should opt for the High or Medium presets for a more consistent experience.