Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a mainstream desktop combination that lands in the lower half of the tested combos for Minimum, ranking 1390th out of 1733 total combinations. That position places it in the 20th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 80% of combos in the database deliver higher average frame rates in this specific third-person shooter. The ranking is not a condemnation; it merely reflects that this hardware pairing is built for 1080p play, where it excels, rather than for chasing high refresh rates at higher resolutions. The data shows a system that is balanced enough to avoid severe bottlenecks, but the GPU is clearly the limiting factor when pushing past Full HD.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 1733 tested CPU-GPU combinations, this pairing sits at rank 1390, which places it firmly in the bottom quarter of the field. The percentile position implies that most competing builds—particularly those with newer or higher-tier components—will outperform it in Minimum's average FPS. However, context matters: the game is from 2014, and this combo is not designed for esports-level 500 Hz monitors. The rank reflects a system that can handle the game comfortably at standard resolutions, but it will not top any leaderboards. The CPU itself is a strong performer relative to other processors, holding the 77th percentile among all CPUs, but the GPU's 58th percentile standing drags the overall combo down. In practical terms, the i5-12400F is not the weak link; the RTX 2060 is what holds this pairing back from climbing higher in the rankings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the component that dictates this combo's performance ceiling. It comes with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for a 2014 title but not generous by modern standards. Its base clock runs at 1365 MHz, boosting to 1680 MHz, and the card is built on the Turing architecture with 1920 shading units. In the benchmark data, the GPU's average score of 16074 places it at the 58th percentile of all GPUs, sitting close to rivals like the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (0.5% ahead) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (1.7% behind). For Minimum, the GPU's role is straightforward: it handles the rendering load, and the measured FPS numbers show that it does so capably at 1080p, but struggles to maintain playable rates at 4K Ultra. The 6 GB frame buffer is sufficient for this game's textures at all tested settings, but the card's raw compute power—6.451 TFLOPS FP32—limits how far it can push high pixel counts.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400F a bottleneck for the RTX 2060 in this game?

A: The data suggests no. The CPU's average benchmark score of 19221 is within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-8700K and 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, indicating strong processing power. The measured FPS drops are consistent with GPU limitations, not CPU ones.

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K?*

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 55, which is playable. At 4K High, it drops to 36.9 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 25.8 FPS, making the higher presets less enjoyable.

Q: What is the best resolution for a smooth 60 FPS experience?

A: At 1080p, all presets except Ultra exceed 60 FPS, with High hitting 102.6 FPS and Low reaching 152.7 FPS. At 1440p, Medium delivers 79.3 FPS and High manages 63.7 FPS, so 1440p High is viable for 60 FPS.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 2060 than its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 16074 is 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600S and 1.8% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro W5500, but 1.7% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro 5700. These are marginal differences in synthetic tests.

Q: Does the CPU's 6-core, 12-thread configuration matter for this game?

A: The i5-12400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. In the context of Minimum, a 2014 release, this is more than sufficient; the CPU's single-thread score of 2332 in Cinebench R23 indicates it handles the game's logic without issue.

Q: What is the combo's rank percentile?

A: It ranks 1390th out of 1733 combos, placing it in the bottom 20% of tested systems. This is driven primarily by the GPU's mid-range position rather than the CPU's performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of what to expect. At 1080p, the combo delivers excellent performance: Low settings average 152.7 FPS, Medium hits 119.4 FPS, High reaches 102.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 79 FPS. These numbers confirm that 1080p is the sweet spot, with even Ultra settings maintaining well above 60 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the averages fall: Low runs at 99.5 FPS, Medium at 79.3 FPS, High at 63.7 FPS, and Ultra at 47 FPS. The 1440p High preset barely stays above the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra becomes noticeably less fluid. At 4K, the performance drops significantly: Low averages 55 FPS, Medium 39.6 FPS, High 36.9 FPS, and Ultra 25.8 FPS. These numbers show that 4K is only viable at Low settings for a decent experience, and even then, it is marginal.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a GPU-bound system. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 102.6 at 1080p to 63.7 at 1440p, a 38% reduction, and then to 36.9 at 4K, a further 42% drop from 1440p. The pattern is consistent across presets: Low settings go from 152.7 FPS at 1080p to 99.5 at 1440p (35% drop) and then to 55 at 4K (45% drop). This steep decline with resolution is characteristic of a GPU that runs out of pixel-pushing power, not a CPU that is overwhelmed. The CPU's performance headroom is evident because the FPS drops align closely with the increase in pixel count, which is a GPU workload. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the 1080p numbers would not scale as cleanly; instead, they would plateau earlier. The data indicates that the i5-12400F has ample headroom, and the RTX 2060 is the component that determines the frame rate at each resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and smooth gameplay, the 1080p High preset is the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 102.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves room for demanding scenes. The jump from High to Ultra at 1080p costs 23.6 FPS (from 102.6 to 79), which is a significant drop for marginal visual gains in a game from 2014. If you prefer maximum fluidity, 1080p Low at 152.7 FPS is the fastest option, but High offers a better visual experience without sacrificing smoothness. At 1440p, Medium is the pragmatic pick, hitting 79.3 FPS, while High at 63.7 FPS is acceptable if you have a 60 Hz monitor. For 4K, only Low is playable at 55 FPS; Medium at 39.6 FPS and above are not recommended for a comfortable experience. The data strongly favors 1080p High as the default setting, with 1440p Medium as a viable alternative for users with higher-resolution displays who are willing to dial back quality.