Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 produces a combination that ranks near the bottom of the tested database for Minimum, landing at 1621st out of 1733 combos. The data indicates that this system is fundamentally GPU-limited at higher resolutions, but the CPU provides a solid enough foundation for playable frame rates at 1080p on lower presets. The benchmark results show a clear ceiling imposed by the graphics card, particularly at 4K, where even Low settings struggle to maintain a smooth experience.

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

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It features a 65 W TDP and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16518 and a single-core score of 2332, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 9138 and a single-core score of 2221. The processor’s 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core contribute to its responsiveness in gaming workloads.

The CPU’s performance percentile sits at 77, meaning it outperforms the majority of all tested processors. Its nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scores include the Intel Core i7-8700K, which scores 19210 with a delta of 0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, which scores 19364 with a delta of -0.7%. The i5-12400F’s average benchmark score of 19221 places it in a competitive position, but in Minimum, the data shows that this processing power is rarely the bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 90.3 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. This suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions and settings.

However, the CPU’s role becomes more apparent when examining the scaling from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p Ultra, the frame rate drops to 42.7 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it falls to 17.8 FPS. The delta between these resolutions is more than 24 FPS, indicating that the GPU is being overwhelmed rather than the CPU being unable to keep up. The 3DMark scores for the CPU, such as 909 in single-thread and 5912 in max threads, reinforce that its compute capabilities are not the limiting factor in this game’s measured performance. The Pascal-era GPU is simply outclassed by the demands of Minimum at higher settings.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is a Polaris 20 chip built on a 14 nm process, featuring 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus with a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1257 MHz with a boost clock of 1340 MHz, and the memory runs at 2000 MHz (8 Gbps effective). The GPU has 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, delivering a pixel rate of 42.88 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 193.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 6.175 TFLOPS.

In the benchmark database, the RX 580 holds a percentile rank of 53 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13559. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570, which scores 13564 with a delta of 0%, and the GeForce GTX 950, which scores 13549 with a delta of 0.1%. This places the RX 580 in a mid-to-low tier for modern gaming, and the measured FPS in Minimum reflects that positioning. At 1080p High, the card produces 59.6 FPS, which is just under the 60 FPS threshold often considered smooth. At 1080p Medium, it reaches 69.4 FPS, and at Low it hits 90.3 FPS.

The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor in this title, as even at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 17.8 FPS, which is more indicative of compute and fill-rate limits than memory capacity. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1005 and Passmark G3D score of 8813 illustrate the card’s raw capabilities, but they are insufficient for high-refresh or high-resolution gaming in this title. The data shows that the RX 580 is the primary constraint on performance, especially when settings are raised above Low.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a steep decline as resolution increases, confirming the GPU as the dominant bottleneck. At High settings, the system delivers 59.6 FPS at 1080p, 40.2 FPS at 1440p, and 18.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a 32.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 53.7% drop from 1440p to 4K. Such a pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the pixel throughput requirements outpace the RX 580’s fill-rate capabilities.

At Low settings, the scaling is more linear but still steep: 90.3 FPS at 1080p, 60 FPS at 1440p, and 32.1 FPS at 4K. The 1080p result is playable, but 1440p barely maintains 60 FPS, and 4K drops to roughly one-third of the 1080p figure. This suggests that even at the lowest quality preset, the GPU cannot sustain high frame rates at higher resolutions. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 14.3 FPS (32.1 vs 17.8), which is smaller than the difference at 1080p, where Low and Ultra are separated by 47.6 FPS (90.3 vs 42.7). This compression at 4K indicates that the GPU is hitting its absolute limits regardless of settings adjustments.

The data implies that the CPU is not the limiting factor, as the 1080p Low result of 90.3 FPS shows headroom. If the CPU were a constraint, the frame rates would plateau or drop uniformly across resolutions. Instead, the consistent decline with resolution points directly to the RX 580’s inability to handle the pixel workload of Minimum at 1440p and above.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Minimum?*

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only resolution where playable frame rates are consistently achieved. At 1080p Low, the system hits 90.3 FPS, and at Medium it reaches 69.4 FPS, while 1440p only exceeds 60 FPS on Low (60 FPS exactly).

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 580’s average benchmark score of 13559 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (13564, delta 0%) and GTX 950 (13549, delta 0.1%). It is slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 455 (13416, delta 1.1%) but behind the NVIDIA P106-090 (13716, delta -1.1%).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the measured frame rates?

A: The GPU is the limiting component. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 90.3 FPS, but at 4K Low, it drops to 32.1 FPS. The CPU’s performance (77th percentile) is sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the RX 580 cannot maintain frame rates as resolution increases.

Q: What settings preset should be avoided at 4K?

A: Ultra settings at 3840x2160 produce only 17.8 FPS, which is unplayable. High (18.6 FPS) and Medium (21.6 FPS) are also far below acceptable thresholds, leaving Low (32.1 FPS) as the only option, though still marginal.

Q: Does the CPU’s boost clock affect gaming performance in this title?

A: The CPU’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz contributes to its strong single-thread score of 2332 in Cinebench R23, but the measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the bottleneck. The 1080p Low result of 90.3 FPS indicates the CPU is not holding back performance at that setting.

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

A: The combo ranks 1621st out of 1733 tested combinations in Minimum, placing it in the bottom 6.5% of all systems. This low rank is driven by the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F + AMD Radeon RX 580 combination ranks 1621st out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the bottom 6.5% of all systems. This low ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU, which holds only the 53rd percentile among all graphics cards. The CPU, by contrast, sits in the 77th percentile, suggesting that the processor is capable of supporting a more powerful graphics card if paired differently.

The ranking indicates that this system is not competitive for high-end gaming in this title. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (17.8 FPS) and even 1440p Ultra (28.5 FPS) are far below the smooth experience that higher-ranked combos would deliver. At 1080p Medium, the system produces 69.4 FPS, which is a solid result for a 60 Hz monitor, but the overall rank reflects the inability to scale to higher resolutions. The delta between the CPU’s high performance percentile and the GPU’s mid-tier percentile highlights the imbalance in this pairing, with the GPU clearly dragging down the overall ranking.

Settings Recommendations

For this combo, the data suggests that 1080p is the only resolution where a satisfying experience is possible. At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the system achieves 69.4 FPS, which is the best balance between visual quality and performance. High settings at 1080p produce 59.6 FPS, which is playable but slightly below the 60 FPS target. Low settings at 1080p reach 90.3 FPS, offering the highest headroom for fast-paced action, but with reduced visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the system can only manage 60 FPS on Low settings, which is a hard pass for most users. Medium at 1440p drops to 42.4 FPS, and High falls to 40.2 FPS, both of which are below acceptable thresholds for a third-person shooter. At 4K, no setting is recommended, as even Low produces only 32.1 FPS. The most practical configuration is 1080p Medium, as it provides a 10 FPS margin over High while maintaining decent visuals. For those prioritizing frame rate, 1080p Low is the only setting that exceeds 90 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers 90.3 FPS on Low, 69.4 FPS on Medium, 59.6 FPS on High, and 42.7 FPS on Ultra. This shows a clear progression where each step up in settings costs roughly 10-15 FPS, with the largest drop occurring between High and Ultra (16.9 FPS). The 1080p results are the only ones where any preset exceeds 60 FPS, with Low and Medium both clearing that bar.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates fall to 60 FPS on Low, 42.4 FPS on Medium, 40.2 FPS on High, and 28.5 FPS on Ultra. The difference between Low and Medium is 17.6 FPS, while High and Ultra are separated by 11.7 FPS. The 1440p data shows that the GPU struggles to maintain smooth performance, with only Low achieving a 60 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, the results are 32.1 FPS on Low, 21.6 FPS on Medium, 18.6 FPS on High, and 17.8 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is 10.5 FPS, while High and Ultra are nearly identical, differing by only 0.8 FPS. This compression at 4K indicates that the RX 580 is fully saturated, and settings adjustments have diminishing returns. The overall pattern across all resolutions confirms that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with Medium settings offering the optimal compromise between quality and performance.