Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti ranks 2082nd out of 3712 tested combinations in Minimum. This places the combo in the middle of the database, indicating a balanced pairing where neither component is drastically holding back the other, though there is headroom for improvement on both sides. The rank reflects a system that is competent for the game's demands, but it is not near the top tier of tested hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2082 out of 3712 puts it in the 56th percentile of all tested combinations. This is a solidly mid-pack result, suggesting that this pairing delivers a playable experience without excelling in any particular area. The data indicates that the combination is well-matched for a game like Minimum, which is a third-person shooter from 2014, as the hardware is modern enough to handle the title's requirements with ease at most settings.

Benchmark results show the CPU performs near its direct rivals. The i5-12400F scores 19,039 in the average benchmark, placing it just behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19,047, 0% delta) and the Intel Core 3 201E (19,056, -0.1% delta), while slightly ahead of the Intel Core i5-1335U (18,982, 0.3% delta) and AMD EPYC 7773X (18,979, 0.3% delta). This clustering shows the i5-12400F is competitive within its immediate peer group, though the differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

For the GPU, the GTX 1080 Ti's average benchmark score of 15,548 places it close to the AMD Radeon R9 M380 (15,521, 0.2% delta) and AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15,679, -0.8% delta). It holds a slight edge over the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (15,290, 1.7% delta) and the GeForce GTX 580 (15,283, 1.7% delta). These margins are small, meaning the GPU is performing as expected for its class, with no anomalies in the data.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is built on the Pascal architecture with a 16 nm process node from TSMC. It houses 11 GB of GDDR5X memory on a 352-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 484.4 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1481 MHz, boosting to 1582 MHz, with memory running at 1376 MHz (11 Gbps effective). These specifications translate to a pixel rate of 139.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 354.4 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance at 11.34 TFLOPS.

In Minimum, the GPU's role is significant, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The 11 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for this title, which launched in 2014 and does not demand excessive memory. The data shows the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 33. At 1440p and 1080p, the GPU still carries the load for higher settings, but the CPU begins to play a larger role as resolution decreases.

The GTX 1080 Ti's DirectX 12 support (12_1) and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility ensure it can handle modern rendering paths, though Minimum likely uses older APIs given its release date. The GPU's percentile rank of 58 versus all GPUs indicates it sits above average in the database, but it is an end-of-life product (released March 2017), so its performance is fixed relative to newer hardware.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p, the combo delivers high frame rates across all settings: 192 FPS on Low, 147 FPS on Medium, 124 FPS on High, and 94 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, the averages drop to 124 FPS (Low), 95 FPS (Medium), 80 FPS (High), and 61 FPS (Ultra). At 4K, the numbers fall further to 67 FPS (Low), 51 FPS (Medium), 43 FPS (High), and 33 FPS (Ultra).

The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a reduction of approximately 65% on Low settings (192 to 67 FPS), 65% on Medium (147 to 51 FPS), 65% on High (124 to 43 FPS), and 65% on Ultra (94 to 33 FPS). The consistent percentage drop across settings indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor as resolution increases, with the CPU's performance ceiling not being reached until lower resolutions.

At 1080p Low, the 192 FPS average suggests the CPU has headroom, as the frame rate is high enough to avoid a CPU bottleneck. However, at 4K Ultra, the 33 FPS average is clearly GPU-bound, as the GTX 1080 Ti struggles to maintain playable rates. The data indicates that for competitive play at high refresh rates, 1080p is the sweet spot, while 4K is only viable on Low settings for a smooth experience.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1080p delivers the highest frame rates, with 192 FPS on Low and 124 FPS on High. For a balance of visuals and performance, 1440p High at 80 FPS is a viable option, while 4K is only playable on Low at 67 FPS.

Q: How does the GTX 1080 Ti compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The GTX 1080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 15,548, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon R9 M380 (15,521) and 0.8% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15,679). It is 1.7% ahead of both the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (15,290) and the GeForce GTX 580 (15,283).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 192, which is high enough to suggest the GPU is the primary limiter, but the CPU is not holding back performance. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 94 FPS, indicating the GPU is still the main constraint.

Q: What is the combo's rank out of all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2082nd out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the middle of the database. This suggests a balanced pairing that is neither top-tier nor bottom-tier.

*Q: Does the GTX 1080 Ti support modern APIs needed for Minimum?*

A: Yes, the GPU supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which are more than adequate for a 2014 title. The game likely uses older APIs, so compatibility is not an issue.

Q: How much VRAM does the GTX 1080 Ti have, and is it sufficient?

A: The GPU has 11 GB of GDDR5X memory. For Minimum, which was released in 2014, this is more than sufficient, as the game does not require high memory capacity even at 4K Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves an average of 192 FPS on Low settings. Medium settings yield 147 FPS with a minimum of 125 FPS and a maximum of 169 FPS. High settings produce 124 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 94 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p is fully playable at all settings, with even Ultra maintaining a high frame rate suitable for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the averages decrease: Low settings deliver 124 FPS, Medium settings produce 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS and a maximum of 109 FPS, High settings yield 80 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 61 FPS. The 1440p results show that the combo can handle high refresh rates on lower settings, but Ultra is only suitable for 60 Hz displays.

At 3840x2160, the performance is more constrained. Low settings average 67 FPS, Medium settings average 51 FPS with a minimum of 43 FPS and a maximum of 59 FPS, High settings average 43 FPS, and Ultra settings average 33 FPS. The 4K data reveals that only Low settings provide a consistently smooth experience, while Ultra is not recommended for competitive play.

The data shows a consistent progression: each step up in resolution reduces frame rates by roughly 35%, and each step up in settings (from Low to Ultra) reduces performance by approximately 20-30% at a given resolution. The Medium settings at each resolution provide a balanced middle ground, with 1080p Medium at 147 FPS, 1440p Medium at 95 FPS, and 4K Medium at 51 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Core 12th Gen series, based on the Alder Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, and its average benchmark score is 19,039, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs.

In Minimum, the CPU's role is less demanding than the GPU's, given the game's age. Benchmark results show the i5-12400F's single-thread performance is strong, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1680. Multi-threaded performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,380 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 9,472. These scores indicate the CPU can handle the game's physics and AI calculations without bottlenecking the GPU at most resolutions.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (avg score 19,047, 0% delta) and the Intel Core 3 201E (avg score 19,056, -0.1% delta). The i5-12400F is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-1335U (18,982) and the AMD EPYC 7773X (18,979). These small deltas show the CPU is well-positioned within its performance class, though it does not stand out as a leader.

At 1080p Low, the 192 FPS average suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor, as the frame rate is high enough to avoid a CPU bottleneck. At 4K Ultra, the 33 FPS average is clearly GPU-bound, meaning the CPU has ample headroom. The data indicates that the i5-12400F is more than adequate for Minimum, and the combo's overall rank is determined more by the GPU's limitations at high resolutions than by the CPU's capabilities.