Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a measured performance profile in Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. The combo ranks 674th out of 1,733 tested combinations, placing it in the upper third of the database. The CPU sits at the 77th percentile of all processors, while the GPU is at the 76th percentile of all graphics cards. The CPU's launch MSRP is $174, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 499 USD.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 674 out of 1,733 means it outperforms roughly 61% of all tested CPU-GPU pairings in this game. This is a solid mid-to-upper tier result, consistent with the individual component percentiles: the i5-12400F is better than 77% of all CPUs, and the RX 7800 XT is better than 76% of all GPUs. The pairing is well balanced, with neither component dramatically dragging the other down.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the i5-12400F's average benchmark score of 19,221 is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-8700K's 19,210, and 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-1335U's 19,167. It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS by 0.7% (19,364 vs. 19,221) and leads the AMD EPYC 7773X by 1.3% (18,979 vs. 19,221). These margins are small, indicating that the i5-12400F sits in a tightly contested performance band.

For the GPU, the RX 7800 XT's average score of 32,619 is 0.2% above the AMD FirePro S9300 X2's 32,540 and 0.7% above the AMD FirePro S10000's 32,388. It falls 0.4% behind the NVIDIA P104-100 (32,747) and 0.7% behind the NVIDIA T600 Mobile (32,849). Again, the differences are minor, placing the RX 7800 XT in a cluster of similar-performing graphics cards.

In-game, the combo's rank is driven by the measured FPS across resolutions and settings. The data shows that at 1080p, the system can exceed 250 FPS on Low settings, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 39.3 FPS. This wide spread indicates that the GPU is the primary scaling factor, but the CPU's strong single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 909, Cinebench R23 single-core of 2,332) keeps frame rates high at lower resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Minimum?*

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F + AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT ranks 674th out of 1,733 tested combos, which places it in the upper 61% of all pairings.

Q: How does the i5-12400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-12400F's average benchmark score of 19,221 is 0.1% higher than the i7-8700K, 0.3% higher than the i5-1335U, 0.7% lower than the Ryzen 5 7533HS, and 1.3% higher than the EPYC 7773X.

Q: How does the RX 7800 XT compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 7800 XT's average score of 32,619 is 0.2% higher than the FirePro S9300 X2, 0.7% higher than the FirePro S10000, 0.4% lower than the P104-100, and 0.7% lower than the T600 Mobile.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: At 1440p, the combo delivers 101.3 FPS on High and 78.8 FPS on Ultra, both comfortably above 60 FPS. At 4K, only Medium (64.6 FPS) and Low (85 FPS) exceed 60 FPS, so 1440p is the sweet spot for high-quality play.

Q: Which settings preset gives the best experience?

A: For 4K, Medium is the highest preset that maintains 60+ FPS (64.6). For 1440p, High offers 101.3 FPS with a large headroom over Ultra's 78.8. At 1080p, Ultra runs at 121.3 FPS, making it fully playable.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS shows a consistent pattern of scaling from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 163.9 at 1080p to 101.3 at 1440p (a 38% reduction) and then to 55 at 4K (a further 46% reduction). Low settings follow a similar trajectory: 251.8 → 161.6 → 85, with drops of 36% and 47% respectively. Medium settings go from 188.5 → 123.8 → 64.6, a 34% drop to 1440p and a 48% drop to 4K. Ultra settings show the steepest 4K decline: 121.3 → 78.8 → 39.3, with a 35% drop to 1440p and a 50% drop to 4K.

The larger percentage loss between 1440p and 4K compared to 1080p to 1440p indicates that the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck as resolution increases. At 1080p, the i5-12400F's strong single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread 909, Cinebench R23 single-core 2,332) allows the RX 7800 XT to reach very high frame rates, especially on Low (251.8 FPS). The scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound workload at higher resolutions, while the CPU still has headroom at 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear guide for optimal settings. At 4K, the only preset that maintains a 60+ FPS average is Medium (64.6 FPS). High drops to 55 FPS, and Ultra falls to 39.3 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold. For players targeting 4K, Medium is the recommended preset, as it balances visual quality with playable frame rates.

At 1440p, High delivers 101.3 FPS, which is well above 60 and leaves room for demanding scenes. Ultra runs at 78.8 FPS, still smooth, but High offers a 22.5 FPS advantage. Low reaches 161.6 FPS, but that sacrifices visual fidelity unnecessarily. For 1440p, High is the best choice, with Ultra as a viable alternative if visual quality is prioritized.

At 1080p, all presets exceed 60 FPS. Ultra runs at 121.3 FPS, which is more than sufficient for a third-person shooter. Medium (188.5 FPS) and High (163.9 FPS) provide even higher headroom, but Ultra's 121.3 FPS is already well above the playable threshold. The data suggests that 1080p Ultra is the best experience, as it offers the highest quality without compromising frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists all measured average FPS values for the Intel Core i5-12400F + AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT in Minimum.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 55.0 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 85.0 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 64.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 39.3 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 101.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 161.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 123.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 78.8 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 163.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 251.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 188.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 121.3 |

The data shows a clear progression: at 1080p, the combo is capable of very high frame rates, with Low exceeding 250 FPS. At 1440p, the system remains strong, with all presets above 78 FPS. At 4K, only Low and Medium stay above 60 FPS, while High and Ultra fall below. This breakdown confirms that the RX 7800 XT is the limiting factor at 4K, while the i5-12400F provides ample CPU performance for lower resolutions.