Minimum

This analysis examines the Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER in the 2014 third-person shooter Minimum. The data shows a combination capable of delivering extremely high frame rates, even at demanding resolutions. The component pairing exhibits a strong balance, with the GPU handling the bulk of the rendering load while the CPU provides ample support for high-refresh-rate gaming.

Settings Recommendations

For this specific combo, the measured performance data points to a clear best choice for most scenarios: the High preset. At 3840x2160, High yields an average of 78.7 FPS, which is a solidly playable frame rate for a fast-paced third-person shooter. Moving to Medium at this resolution only nets an increase to 91.4 FPS, a marginal gain of just over 12 FPS, while Ultra drops the experience to 60.4 FPS, which is noticeably less fluid.

The advantages of the High preset become even more apparent at lower resolutions. At 2560x1440, the High setting achieves an average of 148.2 FPS, comfortably exceeding the 144Hz refresh rate common on many monitors. The Low preset pushes this to 231.1 FPS, but the visual fidelity loss is substantial for a game where environmental awareness matters. For players with 1080p displays, the High preset delivers an exceptional 226.6 FPS, which is more than enough to take full advantage of any high-refresh-rate monitor without compromising image quality.

For competitive play where every millisecond counts, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is a viable alternative, offering 177.1 FPS. However, the data suggests that the High preset provides the best overall balance. It maintains frame rates well above playable thresholds at every resolution tested, while presumably offering better visual clarity than the Low or Medium settings. The Ultra preset is only recommended for players with 4K displays who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate smoothness, as it produces the lowest average FPS across all tested configurations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing. Its specifications include 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. The GPU also operates with a boost clock of 2550 MHz. These specifications position the card at the 88th percentile among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score is 53610.

The data shows this GPU is the primary driver of frame rates in Minimum. At 4K with the High preset, the RTX 4080 SUPER produces 78.7 FPS, a figure that highlights its raw power. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is substantial; for instance, at High settings, the frame rate drops from 148.2 FPS to 78.7 FPS. This indicates that the game is heavily reliant on GPU throughput. The VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for this game, ensuring no memory bottlenecks will occur at any tested setting. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, has an average score that is 0.2% higher, a negligible difference that places them in the same performance tier.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and setting combination for a smooth 60 FPS experience?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers 78.7 FPS, and the Ultra preset delivers 60.4 FPS. Both are above the 60 FPS threshold, but High offers a significant margin for smoother gameplay.

Q: Can this setup handle high refresh rate gaming at 1440p?

A: Yes. The data shows that at 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 148.2 FPS, and the Medium preset achieves 177.1 FPS, both exceeding the 144 Hz refresh rate target.

Q: How does performance scale between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: The difference is substantial. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 354.1 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 171.7 FPS. This represents a large performance gap, but even the Ultra preset is exceptionally fast.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB VRAM a limiting factor for this game?

A: No benchmark data suggests a VRAM limitation. The measured frame rates are consistently high across all settings, indicating that the 16 GB capacity is not a bottleneck in Minimum.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, in general compute performance?

A: The average benchmark score for the RTX 4080 SUPER is 53610, while the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT's average score is 53489. The RTX 4080 SUPER is effectively at parity, with the RX 6900 XT scoring a negligible 0.2% lower.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a rank of 115 out of 1733 tested combos for Minimum. This places the pairing in the top 6.6% of all configurations tested. This is a strong result, reflecting the high performance of the RTX 4080 SUPER. The data indicates that this combination is positioned well ahead of the vast majority of systems. The high ranking is primarily a signal of the GPU's capabilities, as the CPU, while competent, does not have the same level of relative dominance in the overall market.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The CPU's 18 MB of shared L3 cache and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory provide a solid foundation for gaming. Its average benchmark score is 19850, placing it at the 77th percentile of all CPUs. In synthetic tests, it scores 15935 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2249 in single-core.

In Minimum, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data. The extremely high frame rates at 1080p, such as 354.1 FPS on Low settings, demonstrate that the CPU is capable of processing game logic and draw calls at a very high rate. The performance gap between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p (354.1 FPS vs 171.7 FPS) shows that the GPU is still the primary limiter even at this resolution. The CPU's performance is closely matched with its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i7-9700, which has an average score 0.1% higher. This ensures that the CPU will not bottleneck the RTX 4080 SUPER in most scenarios, allowing the graphics card to operate near its full potential.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data was measured for the Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combo.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Ultra: 171.7 FPS average
• High: 226.6 FPS average
• Medium: 272.5 FPS average
• Low: 354.1 FPS average

At 1080p, all settings produce frame rates well above 170 FPS. The scaling from Ultra to Low is substantial, with the Low preset delivering more than double the frame rate of the Ultra preset. This indicates that the GPU is the main performance driver, and even at its most demanding settings, the CPU is not a bottleneck.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Ultra: 111.6 FPS average
• High: 148.2 FPS average
• Medium: 177.1 FPS average
• Low: 231.1 FPS average

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates remain excellent. The High preset stays above the 144 FPS mark, and even the Ultra preset maintains a smooth 111.6 FPS. The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable, but the system still offers a high-refresh-rate experience on all but the most demanding preset.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Ultra: 60.4 FPS average
• High: 78.7 FPS average
• Medium: 91.4 FPS average
• Low: 124.3 FPS average

At 4K, the system remains playable. The High preset provides a good balance at 78.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset hits a minimum of 60.4 FPS. This demonstrates the RTX 4080 SUPER's capability to handle 4K gaming in this title, though users may need to select the High or Medium preset to achieve their preferred frame rate target. The data confirms that this combination is a powerful pairing for Minimum, capable of delivering high performance across a wide range of settings and resolutions.