Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX delivers a potent combination for Minimum, a 2014 Third-Person Shooter that remains demanding at high resolutions. The data shows this pairing achieves playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra, while dominating at lower resolutions. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU contributions, the combo’s standing among tested systems, and the exact measured performance across settings.

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 from the Core 12th Gen series, built on the Alder Lake architecture using a 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The chip features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration places the CPU in the 77th percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 19221.

In synthetic tests, the i5-12400F shows strong single-thread performance with a 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2332. Multi-threaded results are equally solid: Cinebench R23 multi-core reaches 16518, while Geekbench multi-core hits 9138. These scores suggest the CPU can handle the game’s logic and physics without becoming a bottleneck, especially at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-12400F is nearly identical in average score to the Intel Core i7-8700K, with a deltaPct of just 0.1%. It edges out the Intel Core i5-1335U by 0.3% and the AMD EPYC 7773X by 1.3%, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS by 0.7%. This means the CPU’s processing power is well within the range of its peers, providing consistent performance across different workloads. For Minimum, the 6-core/12-thread design is more than sufficient to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the high frame rates observed in the measured data.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the powerhouse of this pairing, featuring the Navi 31 chip on a 5 nm process with RDNA 3.0 architecture. It comes equipped with 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 1929 MHz, with a boost clock of 2498 MHz and a game clock of 2365 MHz. Memory runs at 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective). The card has 6144 shading units, 384 TMUs, 192 ROPs, and 96 ray-tracing cores, with a pixel rate of 479.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 959.2 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is rated at 61.39 TFLOPS.

In the GPU benchmark hierarchy, the RX 7900 XTX sits in the 85th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44019. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 580, which is 0.4% faster, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, which is 2% faster. The RX 7900 XTX outperforms the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile by 0.8% and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 by 1.6%. This level of performance ensures that the GPU is the primary driver of Minimum’s frame rates, especially at 4K where the 24 GB VRAM and high bandwidth prevent any memory-related stutters.

The GPU’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) aligns well with the game’s requirements, and its high fill rates allow for smooth rendering even at Ultra settings. The measured FPS data confirms that the GPU is fully utilized, with frame rates scaling predictably as resolution and settings change.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX achieves a rank of 267 out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum. This places the pairing in the top 15.4% of all systems tested, indicating a high-performance setup. The rank reflects the synergy between the CPU and GPU, where the i5-12400F provides enough processing power to avoid bottlenecking the RX 7900 XTX, even at high frame rates.

This ranking is particularly strong given that the CPU is a mid-range part, while the GPU is a flagship. The data suggests that for Minimum, the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes more relevant at 1080p where frame rates exceed 300 FPS. The combo’s position among 1733 systems demonstrates that this pairing is competitive with many higher-end configurations, though it falls short of the absolute top-tier combos that likely feature more powerful CPUs.

The rank of 267 also indicates that while the RX 7900 XTX is a top-tier GPU, the i5-12400F’s performance holds the pair back slightly in the overall standings. However, the measured FPS shows that this limitation is minimal, as the system still delivers excellent playability across all tested settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 3840x2160 (4K), the combo delivers a wide range of frame rates depending on settings. With Low settings, the average FPS is 110.1, which is smooth for most displays. Medium settings drop to 84.6 FPS, while High settings yield 69.3 FPS. Ultra settings bring the average down to 53.3 FPS, which is still playable but may require a VRR display for optimal smoothness. The delta between Low and Ultra is 56.8 FPS, showing a significant impact of graphical fidelity on performance.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), performance improves substantially. Low settings hit an average of 209.2 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings produce 158.4 FPS, High settings reach 134.4 FPS, and Ultra settings still manage 104.1 FPS. The scaling here is more linear, with a 105.1 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, indicating that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the resolution increase without major drops.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combo becomes extremely fast. Low settings deliver an average of 319.5 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play. Medium settings hit 244.8 FPS, High settings reach 206.5 FPS, and Ultra settings still produce 158.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 161.1 FPS, showing that the CPU begins to play a larger role at this resolution, but the overall performance remains outstanding.

Notably, the 1080p Ultra average of 158.4 FPS is identical to the 1440p Medium average, suggesting that the GPU’s workload is similar at these two points. Overall, the data shows that this combo is capable of high refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and 1080p, with 4K performance being acceptable for less demanding settings.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX achieve a rank of 267 out of 1733 tested combos, placing it in the top 15.4% of all systems.

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

A: The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19221, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-8700K, 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-1335U, and 1.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 7773X. It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS by 0.7%.

Q: What is the best performance at 4K with this combo?

A: At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS is 110.1. Ultra settings drop to 53.3 FPS, which is the lowest recorded average across all resolutions and settings.

Q: Can this combo handle 1440p at high refresh rates?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 134.4, while Low settings reach 209.2 FPS. Ultra settings still produce 104.1 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has an average benchmark score of 44019, which is 2% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti’s score of 44900.

Q: What are the CPU's core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz.