Minimum

Minimum with Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a pairing that spans two very different performance eras, and the measured frame rates across three resolutions show exactly where that tension appears. At 1080p, the combination is capable of triple-digit frame rates at every preset, with the Low setting pushing past 300 FPS. At 4K, the same combination drops to a 57 FPS average on Ultra, which is a 74% reduction from the 1080p Ultra result. This scaling pattern is remarkably consistent—the data shows that as resolution rises, the frame rate falls at a nearly linear rate, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound workload at higher pixel counts. The RTX 5070 Ti, with its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is clearly the dominant factor in this equation, but the i5-12400's six cores and 12 threads are sufficient to keep pace at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling curve for this combination. At 1080p with Low settings, the average frame rate is 335 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 216 FPS, a 35.5% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 116 FPS, which is 65.4% lower than the 1080p Low result. This is not a linear progression—the drop from 1440p to 4K is steeper (46.3% reduction) than the drop from 1080p to 1440p (35.5%), indicating that the GPU is increasingly the limiting factor as pixel count grows.

The Ultra preset tells a similar story with even more dramatic swings. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 164 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 106 FPS, a 35.4% reduction. At 4K Ultra, the average is 57 FPS, which is 65.2% lower than 1080p Ultra. The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and Ultra presets is notable—it suggests that the resolution scaling behavior is independent of the graphics settings, which is a strong indicator that the bottleneck remains the GPU at all settings and resolutions tested.

For the Medium preset, the data includes both minimum and maximum frame rates, providing a more complete picture. At 1080p Medium, the average is 257 FPS with a minimum of 218 FPS and a maximum of 295 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 166 FPS, with a minimum of 141 FPS and a maximum of 190 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 89 FPS, with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS. The spread between minimum and maximum frame rates remains relatively consistent across resolutions, suggesting that frame pacing remains stable even as the average frame rate declines.

The High preset, which is often the most balanced setting, shows averages of 215 FPS at 1080p, 139 FPS at 1440p, and 75 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result is particularly interesting—it is only 18 FPS higher than the 4K Ultra result, while at 1080p the gap between High and Ultra is 51 FPS. This compression of performance differences at 4K further confirms that the GPU is fully saturated at that resolution, with settings changes having diminishing returns.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. In benchmark tests, it scores 15,989 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,257 in single-core, which places it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs tested. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD EPYC 7643 (0.1% behind), Intel Core i7-1355U (0.3% behind), and AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (0.7% behind), with the Intel Core i3-14100F being 0.9% ahead.

In this game, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p Low, where the 335 FPS average suggests that the processor is still able to feed the GPU efficiently even at very high frame rates. The single-thread performance, as measured by the 3DMark single-thread score of 910 and Geekbench single-core score of 1,848, is sufficient to prevent a CPU bottleneck in most scenarios. However, the data does not show any settings where the CPU becomes the limiting factor—even at 1080p Low, the frame rate scales consistently with resolution, which would not happen if the CPU were the bottleneck.

The multi-threaded capabilities of the i5-12400, reflected in its 8,564 Geekbench multi-core score and 18,747 PassMark multi-thread score, provide enough headroom for background tasks and game engine threads, but the 65W TDP and 10nm process node suggest that this is not a processor designed for extreme overclocking. The measured results indicate that the i5-12400 is a capable partner for the RTX 5070 Ti in this title, but it is not the component driving the frame rate differences between resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the clear performance driver in this combination. With 8,960 shading units, 280 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, it delivers 43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. Its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth, and its base clock of 2295 MHz boosts to 2452 MHz. In benchmark tests, it scores 32,974 in PassMark G3D and 212,363 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score are the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (0.1% behind), Intel Arc A550M (0.4% ahead), AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (2% behind), and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (3.1% ahead). The measured frame rates in this game show that the RTX 5070 Ti is heavily utilized at all resolutions, but particularly at 4K where the 57 FPS Ultra average indicates the GPU is working near its limits.

The VRAM capacity of 16 GB is more than sufficient for this game, as the measured data does not show any signs of memory-related performance degradation. The GDDR7 memory type and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for texture streaming and high-resolution assets. The GPU's 300W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with its performance class, and the 700W suggested PSU indicates that this is a power-hungry component that requires a robust system power supply.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 335 FPS, Medium averages 257 FPS (with a minimum of 218 FPS and maximum of 295 FPS), High averages 215 FPS, and Ultra averages 164 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 171 FPS, which represents a 51% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest settings.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show clear GPU scaling. Low settings average 216 FPS, Medium averages 166 FPS (minimum 141 FPS, maximum 190 FPS), High averages 139 FPS, and Ultra averages 106 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 110 FPS, a 51% reduction that mirrors the 1080p scaling pattern.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Low settings average 116 FPS, Medium averages 89 FPS (minimum 76 FPS, maximum 103 FPS), High averages 75 FPS, and Ultra averages 57 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 59 FPS, again a 51% reduction. The consistency of this 51% reduction across all three resolutions is a strong indicator that the game's settings scaling is uniform, and the absolute frame rate at each resolution is determined primarily by the GPU's pixel throughput.

The Medium preset is the only setting that provides minimum and maximum frame rate data at all three resolutions. At 1080p, the range from minimum to maximum is 77 FPS; at 1440p, it is 49 FPS; and at 4K, it is 27 FPS. This narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates that frame time variance decreases as the GPU becomes more saturated, which is typical behavior for a GPU-bound scenario.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combination at 1080p?

A: The highest average frame rate is 335 FPS, achieved with Low settings at 1920x1080.

Q: Is the RTX 5070 Ti the bottleneck at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes, the 57 FPS average at 4K Ultra, combined with the consistent 51% performance drop from Low to Ultra across all resolutions, indicates that the GPU is the limiting component.

Q: How does the i5-12400 compare to its nearest CPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The i5-12400's average benchmark score is 18,683. It is 0.1% behind the AMD EPYC 7643, 0.3% behind the Intel Core i7-1355U, 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330, and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100F.

Q: What is the frame rate range for Medium settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 166 FPS, with a minimum of 141 FPS and a maximum of 190 FPS.

Q: Does the 16 GB VRAM on the RTX 5070 Ti cause any performance issues in this game?

A: The measured data shows no signs of VRAM-related performance degradation. Frame rates scale consistently with resolution and settings, indicating that the 16 GB of GDDR7 memory is sufficient for this game.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 49,957, which is 2% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT's score of 50,951.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of how each preset performs at each resolution, and the optimal choice depends on the target frame rate and display refresh rate. For 1080p users, the Ultra preset at 164 FPS average is the best choice for maximum visual quality while still maintaining frame rates well above the 144 Hz refresh rate that many monitors support. If a higher refresh rate is the priority, the High preset at 215 FPS average offers a 31% performance improvement over Ultra with a modest visual quality reduction.

At 1440p, the High preset at 139 FPS average is the recommended starting point, as it provides a good balance between visual fidelity and performance. The Ultra preset at 106 FPS average is still playable, but the 33 FPS difference between High and Ultra may not justify the visual gains for most users. The Medium preset at 166 FPS average is the best option for those with 165 Hz or higher refresh rate displays, as it maintains a frame rate above 160 FPS while sacrificing some visual quality.

At 4K, the performance landscape is more constrained. The Ultra preset at 57 FPS average is borderline for smooth gameplay, and the High preset at 75 FPS average is a better choice for maintaining a consistent 60+ FPS experience. The Medium preset at 89 FPS average provides the best balance for 4K gaming, offering a 56% performance improvement over Ultra while still delivering respectable visual quality. The Low preset at 116 FPS average is the only way to exceed 100 FPS at 4K, but the visual trade-off is significant. For the best overall experience at 4K, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers a frame rate that is high enough for smooth gameplay while retaining enough graphical detail to justify the 4K resolution.