Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers a wide spread of performance in Minimum, ranging from a playable 32 FPS at 4K Ultra to a fluid 188 FPS at 1080p Low. The data reveals a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s six performance cores provide ample headroom for high frame rates at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS rows to understand exactly where this combo excels and where it struggles.

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 18 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU achieves a single-thread score of 909 in 3DMark and 1680 in Cinebench R23, while its multi-threaded capabilities are shown by a 3DMark max-threads score of 5912 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380.

In the context of Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014, the CPU’s single-thread performance is likely the more critical factor for maintaining high frame rates. The game’s engine, being from that era, typically relies heavily on one or two main threads for game logic and draw calls. The i5-12400F’s strong single-core boost clock of 4.40 GHz helps ensure that these primary threads are not the limiting factor, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU is less taxed. The data supports this; at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 188 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU well beyond typical 60 Hz refresh rates.

The CPU’s overall percentile ranking is 73 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19039. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core i5-1335U, have average scores within 0.3% of this chip, indicating that its compute potential is consistent with other modern mid-range processors. For Minimum, this means the i5-12400F provides a solid foundation that will not generally bottleneck the RTX 2070 SUPER, except perhaps in the most extreme low-resolution, high-FPS scenarios where the GPU’s frame output outpaces the CPU’s ability to issue draw commands. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU’s role is to maintain stability and high ceilings, allowing the GPU to be the performance arbiter.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU104 chip, featuring 2560 shading units and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz. The GPU’s compute power is rated at 9.062 TFLOPS for FP32 operations. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 18169 in Passmark G3D and 1651 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs.

The data from Minimum clearly shows that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the dominant factor in determining performance, particularly as resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 32, which is a steep decline from the 92 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This pattern is classic GPU-bound behavior: the higher pixel count and more demanding settings increase the workload on the shading units and memory subsystem. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for a 2014 title even at 4K, as the game’s texture sizes are not likely to exceed that limit, but the raw compute throughput of the TU104 chip becomes the limiting factor.

The GPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Arc B570 and Arc A750, have average scores within 1.5% of the RTX 2070 SUPER, suggesting that its performance level is comparable to those newer cards. In Minimum, the GPU’s role is to scale the visual fidelity; the measured FPS shows that dropping from Ultra to High settings at 4K yields a 10 FPS improvement (from 32 to 42), while dropping from High to Medium yields a further 8 FPS gain (from 42 to 50). This indicates that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and shader throughput are the primary levers for adjusting performance, with the CPU remaining relatively idle in comparison.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a 60 FPS average in Minimum?*

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 78 FPS. At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average drops to 50 FPS, so 1440p is the highest resolution where High settings comfortably exceed 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER perform relative to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc B570, scores 20556, which is 1.3% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, which is 1% higher, while the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, which is 1.5% higher.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 188 FPS. This high frame rate suggests the GPU is still the primary bottleneck, as the i5-12400F’s single-thread score of 909 in 3DMark is high enough to support frame rates above 200 in a game from 2014, but the GPU’s output caps it at 188.

Q: What is the performance penalty for enabling Ultra settings over High at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings produce an average of 78 FPS, while Ultra settings produce an average of 59 FPS. This represents a 19 FPS drop, or roughly 24% lower performance, for the visual upgrade.

*Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM of the RTX 2070 SUPER sufficient for Minimum at 4K?*

A: Yes, the data shows that the game runs at 4K with an average of 42 FPS on High settings and 32 FPS on Ultra. Since the game is from 2014, its VRAM usage is unlikely to exceed 8 GB, and the performance drop at 4K is more attributable to compute limitations rather than memory capacity.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Minimum?*

A: The combo ranks 2142 out of 3712 tested combinations. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the rankings, indicating that while it can run the game, many other combinations offer higher average frame rates.

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

The measured FPS data for this combo in Minimum provides a clear picture of its scaling behavior. At 1920x1080, the performance is as follows: Low settings yield an average of 188 FPS, Medium settings yield 144 FPS with a minimum of 122 and a maximum of 165, High settings yield 121 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 92 FPS. This shows a smooth degradation as settings increase, with the largest single drop occurring between Low and Medium (44 FPS), suggesting that Medium settings introduce significant visual effects that tax the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 121 FPS, Medium at 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 and a maximum of 106, High at 78 FPS, and Ultra at 59 FPS. The pattern is consistent with 1080p, but the absolute values are lower due to the increased pixel count. The gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is 19 FPS, which is larger than the 29 FPS gap at 1080p, indicating that Ultra settings at 1440p push the GPU harder.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 65 FPS, Medium at 50 FPS with a minimum of 42 and a maximum of 57, High at 42 FPS, and Ultra at 32 FPS. This is where the GPU’s limitations become stark. The drop from 1440p to 4K at High settings is 36 FPS (from 78 to 42), which is a 46% reduction, highlighting the massive computational load of 4K rendering. The only settings at 4K that approach playable frame rates are Low and Medium, with 65 and 50 FPS respectively.

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

The resolution scaling data shows a clear and predictable pattern: as resolution increases, FPS decreases, but the rate of decrease is not linear. From 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average FPS drops from 121 to 78, a 35% reduction. From 1440p to 4K at High settings, the average drops from 78 to 42, a 46% reduction. This accelerating decline is a classic indication of a GPU-bound scenario.

The fact that the FPS drops more steeply at higher resolutions means the RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the FPS to remain relatively flat across resolutions, as the CPU’s workload does not change significantly with pixel count. Instead, the GPU’s shading units and memory bandwidth are saturated at 4K, causing the frame rate to plummet. The data suggests that the i5-12400F has enough headroom to handle the game’s logic at all resolutions, but the RTX 2070 SUPER cannot keep up with the pixel fill rate demands of 4K.

This is further confirmed by the performance at Low settings. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 188 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s maximum frame output. At 4K Low, it drops to 65 FPS, a 65% reduction. This massive drop at Low settings, where the GPU’s visual workload is minimal, underscores that the GPU’s raw throughput is the primary constraint. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, while substantial for a 2019 card, is insufficient for 4K in a modern driver, but for a 2014 game, the compute units are the main factor.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For a 60 FPS target, the data shows that 1080p Ultra (92 FPS) and 1440p High (78 FPS) both exceed this threshold, making them viable choices. However, 1440p High offers a significant resolution upgrade over 1080p Ultra with only a 14 FPS penalty, making it the best balance of visual quality and performance at 60 FPS.

For users with a 144 Hz monitor, the choices are more constrained. At 1080p, only Low (188 FPS) and Medium (144 FPS) achieve or exceed 144 FPS. High settings at 1080p (121 FPS) fall short of the 144 FPS target. At 1440p, no settings reach 144 FPS, with Low being the closest at 121 FPS. Therefore, for high refresh rate gaming, 1080p Medium is the recommended preset, as it offers a 144 FPS average with a minimum of 122 FPS, providing a smooth experience with better visual fidelity than Low.

At 4K, the data shows that only Low (65 FPS) and Medium (50 FPS) are playable, with Ultra (32 FPS) being too slow for a smooth experience. For a cinematic 30 FPS target, 4K Ultra is technically playable but not recommended. For a 60 FPS target at 4K, Low settings are the only option, and even then, the 65 FPS average is close to the edge. The best experience at 4K is to use Medium settings, which provides a 50 FPS average with a minimum of 42 FPS, balancing visual quality with playability.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination ranks 2142 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the 42nd percentile of all configurations. This ranking is lower than what the individual component benchmarks might suggest, given that the CPU is in the 73rd percentile and the GPU is in the 65th percentile. The discrepancy indicates that in this specific game, the combination does not synergize optimally, or that the game’s engine is more demanding on certain hardware aspects.

The ranking implies that while this combo can run the game, a significant portion of other tested setups deliver higher average frame rates. The data from the measured FPS shows that the combo’s performance is heavily skewed by the GPU’s 4K limitations, which drag down the overall average when considering all resolutions. For example, the 32 FPS at 4K Ultra is a notable outlier that lowers the geometric mean of the scores.

In comparison to its nearest rivals, the RTX 2070 SUPER performs within 1.5% of the Intel Arc B570 and A750, but the combo’s rank suggests that the CPU-GPU pairing is not as effective as other pairings in the database. This could be due to the i5-12400F’s lack of an integrated GPU or its specific memory bandwidth characteristics, but the data does not specify the exact cause. The rank of 2142 indicates that users seeking higher performance in Minimum would likely need to upgrade either the CPU or GPU to move significantly up the rankings, as the current combo sits in the lower half of the tested field.