Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB combination delivers a playable experience in Minimum, but the data reveals a significant performance ceiling at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the combo is exceptionally strong, achieving 233 FPS on Low settings, but this drops by more than half to 81 FPS at 4K on the same preset. The scaling pattern indicates that while the CPU is more than capable of pushing high frame rates, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, particularly at 4K where even Medium settings only yield 62 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 233 FPS at 1920x1080 to 150 FPS at 2560x1440, a 36% reduction, and then further down to 81 FPS at 3840x2160, representing a 65% total decrease from 1080p. This pattern strongly suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the workload shifts from CPU-bound to GPU-bound.

At Medium settings, the same trend is visible: 178 FPS at 1080p, 115 FPS at 1440p, and 62 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium result includes a minimum frame rate of 53 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS, indicating some frame-time variance but still maintaining playable performance. For High settings, the figures are 149 FPS at 1080p, 96 FPS at 1440p, and 52 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, starting at 114 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 73 FPS at 1440p, and bottoming out at 40 FPS at 4K.

The resolution scaling data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming. At 4K, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus appear insufficient to maintain high frame rates, as even the Low preset struggles to reach 81 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 41 FPS (81 vs 40), which is narrower than the gap at 1080p (119 FPS difference between 233 and 114), suggesting that at 4K the GPU is so heavily taxed that settings changes have diminishing returns.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB is the primary performance limiter at higher resolutions. Its memory configuration includes 8 GB of GDDR7 on a 128-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2407 MHz and a boost clock of 2572 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). These specifications are modest for 4K gaming, and the benchmark results reflect this limitation.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 4901, placing it in the 29th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD FirePro W5130M (scoring 4904, a 0.1% difference), the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 (scoring 4893, 0.2% higher), and the AMD Radeon R7 M265 (scoring 4929, 0.6% lower). These comparisons highlight that the RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB occupies a performance tier that is not designed for demanding 4K workloads.

In Minimum, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity is likely sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at most settings, but at 4K the combination of high pixel count and texture demands may exceed the available memory. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is also constrained, which explains why the 4K Low preset (81 FPS) is only 31% faster than 4K High (52 FPS), despite the significant reduction in graphical complexity. The GPU's 36 RT cores and 144 tensor cores are present but do not appear to provide a substantial advantage in this title, as the frame rates are primarily limited by raw rasterization performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 provides strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance that prevents CPU bottlenecking at most settings. This processor features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its Alder Lake architecture on a 10 nm process includes 18 MB of shared L3 cache, which contributes to its solid gaming performance.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-12400 achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989 and a single-core score of 2257. Its Geekbench results show 8564 multi-core and 1848 single-core. The CPU's average benchmark score is 18683, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7643 (scoring 18697, 0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-1355U (scoring 18730, 0.3% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (scoring 18811, 0.7% higher), with the Intel Core i3-14100F (scoring 18519, 0.9% lower) as the closest competitor below.

The CPU's performance is more than adequate for Minimum, as evidenced by the 233 FPS at 1080p Low settings. Even at 4K, the CPU is not the limiting factor; the frame rate drops are almost entirely attributable to GPU constraints. The i5-12400's 12 threads provide enough parallelism for the game's engine, and its high single-thread score of 3456 in PassMark ensures responsive gameplay. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though the dual-channel bus width (128-bit) is standard and does not introduce a bottleneck.

The data shows that the CPU has substantial headroom remaining, as the 4K Ultra preset (40 FPS) is likely constrained by the GPU's inability to process frames fast enough rather than any CPU limitation. The i5-12400's 65 W TDP and 163 mm² die size indicate an efficient design that maintains high clock speeds without excessive power draw, which is beneficial for sustained gaming sessions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, delivering 178 FPS with a minimum of 151 FPS and a maximum of 205 FPS. This provides a smooth experience well above the 60 FPS threshold, with only a 24% performance penalty compared to Low settings (233 FPS) while offering significantly better visuals.

For 1440p, the High preset is the recommended choice, achieving 96 FPS on average. This is a 17% reduction from Medium (115 FPS) but provides superior image quality. The Medium preset at 1440p also remains viable with 115 FPS and a minimum of 98 FPS, making it a good choice for players who prioritize frame rates over visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 1440p (73 FPS) is playable but may not justify the performance cost over High.

At 4K, the Medium preset is the only reasonable option, delivering 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS. This is just above the 60 FPS target but may experience occasional dips below it. The Low preset at 4K offers 81 FPS but sacrifices significant visual quality. The High preset at 4K (52 FPS) and Ultra preset (40 FPS) are below the 60 FPS threshold and are not recommended for a consistently smooth experience. Players seeking 4K gaming should consider lowering resolution scaling or accepting lower settings.

The measured data does not include any upscaling or frame generation metrics, so the recommendation is based solely on native rendering performance. For players with high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p, the Low preset (233 FPS) can take advantage of 240 Hz displays, while the Medium preset (178 FPS) still supports 165 Hz monitors. The High preset at 1080p (149 FPS) is also viable for 144 Hz displays.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB ranks 1113 out of 2939 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the 62nd percentile of all tested configurations, indicating that it performs better than most combinations in this game. However, the ranking is not exceptional, suggesting that many other combos deliver higher frame rates or better resolution scaling.

The combo's ranking is likely influenced by the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions. While the CPU is in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, the GPU is only in the 29th percentile, which drags down the overall performance. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD FirePro W5130M and NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450, are significantly older and less capable, but their presence in the comparison underscores the RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB's modest positioning in the GPU hierarchy.

The rank of 1113 out of 2939 suggests that this combo is a mid-tier performer in Minimum. It handles 1080p and 1440p gaming well, but struggles at 4K, which likely reduces its overall ranking compared to combos with more powerful GPUs. For players targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo offers strong performance, but for 4K gaming, it falls short of the top-tier configurations.

FAQ

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with this combo?

A: At 1920x1080 resolution, the combo achieves 233 FPS on Low settings, 178 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 151 FPS), 149 FPS on High, and 114 FPS on Ultra settings.

Q: Is this combo suitable for 4K gaming?

A: The data shows limited 4K performance. At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 81 FPS, Medium delivers 62 FPS (with a minimum of 53 FPS), High delivers 52 FPS, and Ultra delivers 40 FPS. Only Low and Medium are consistently playable.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD EPYC 7643 (18697), 0.3% lower than the Intel Core i7-1355U (18730), and 0.7% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (18811). It outperforms the Intel Core i3-14100F (18519) by 0.9%.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB is in the 29th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 4901. Its nearest rival, the AMD FirePro W5130M, scores 4904, a 0.1% difference.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset offers 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 FPS, while the High preset delivers 96 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 73 FPS. The Medium preset provides the best balance of frame rate and visual quality.

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

A: This combo ranks 1113 out of 2939 tested combinations in Minimum, placing it in the upper half of all tested configurations but not among the top performers.