Minimum

This combo of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB lands at rank 712 out of 1733 tested combinations in Minimum. That places it in the upper-middle tier of the database, meaning it outpaces roughly 59% of all recorded system pairings while remaining behind a substantial portion of high-end configurations. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is a severe outlier, but the data indicates the GPU is the primary constraint on overall performance in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The 712th position out of 1733 combos suggests this system delivers consistent, playable performance across most resolutions, but it does not break into the top tier. The CPU's percentile ranking against all processors is 77, which is strong, while the GPU's percentile is only 17, indicating the graphics card is the weaker link in this pairing. This disparity is visible in the measured frame rates: at 1080p Ultra the combo hits 115.9 FPS, but the CPU's single-thread score of 909 in 3DMark and multi-thread score of 5912 suggest it could push higher if the GPU were less restrictive. The nearest CPU rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-8700K with a 0.1% delta and the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS with a -0.7% delta, show that the i5-12400F is competitively positioned in processing power. However, the GPU's nearest rivals, including the NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M with a 0% delta and the GeForce GTX 860M with a -1.5% delta, highlight that the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is not an exceptional performer in this database context. The combo rank reflects this imbalance: the system is capable but leaves headroom on the CPU side, particularly at higher settings where the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is 2535 MHz, with a base of 2310 MHz, and it houses 4352 shading units alongside 136 texture mapping units and 48 ROPs. These specifications translate to a texture rate of 344.8 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 121.7 GPixel/s. In Minimum, the GPU's role is decisive at higher settings: at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 42.4, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, while at 4K High it reaches 54.9 FPS. The GPU's 22.06 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is substantial, but the 8 GB VRAM capacity and relatively narrow memory bus limit performance in this game's more demanding presets. The measured data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the GPU's workload scales disproportionately. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 235.8 FPS, but at 4K Ultra that figure falls by over 80%, demonstrating that the GPU is the limiting factor once settings and resolution are pushed. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2913, which places it at the 17th percentile, reinforces that this card is not a top-tier performer, and its rivals' scores—such as the GT 555M at 2913 and the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB at 2907—show minimal separation in synthetic tests.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide a clear hierarchy for optimizing the experience. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 235.8 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can show, while High achieves 151 FPS and Ultra reaches 115.9 FPS. The jump from Low to High costs 84.8 FPS, but the visual fidelity gain is significant; the data suggests High is the sweet spot at 1080p, as it maintains a comfortable margin above 144 Hz refresh rates while offering better image quality. At 1440p, High produces 98.8 FPS, which is still smooth for most users, but Ultra drops to 73.9 FPS—this is playable but begins to strain high-refresh monitors. For 4K, the situation shifts: High yields 54.9 FPS, which is borderline for 60 Hz displays, while Ultra falls to 42.4 FPS, which is not ideal for fast-paced third-person shooting. The Medium preset at 4K offers 63.6 FPS, which is the only 4K setting that clears the 60 FPS mark. Therefore, the recommended strategy is High at 1080p or 1440p for the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, and Medium at 4K if resolution is the priority. Low presets are only advisable for competitive play where maximum FPS outweighs graphics, as the 235.8 FPS at 1080p Low exceeds any practical refresh rate.

FAQ

*Q: How does this combo compare to the average tested system in Minimum?*

A: The combo ranks 712 out of 1733 tested combinations, placing it above the median but not in the top tier. This means it performs better than roughly 59% of all recorded pairings in this game.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 4K Ultra?

A: The data shows the GPU is the constraint at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS is 42.4. The CPU's multi-thread score of 5912 in 3DMark and its 77th percentile ranking suggest it has headroom, but the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth cannot sustain higher frame rates at this resolution and preset.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1440p High is 98.8, which is smooth for most displays. This drops to 73.9 FPS at Ultra, indicating that High is the better choice for maintaining a high refresh rate experience.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM limit performance in this game?

A: Yes, the 8 GB VRAM, paired with a 128-bit bus, is a likely contributor to the GPU's 17th percentile ranking. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate falls to 42.4 FPS, which suggests the memory capacity and bandwidth are insufficient for the highest settings at that resolution.

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

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

Q: What is the best preset for 4K gaming with this combo?

A: Medium is the only 4K preset that exceeds 60 FPS, with an average of 63.6. High falls to 54.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 42.4 FPS, so Medium is the recommended setting for 4K playability.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals the GPU as the limiting component. At High settings, the combo delivers 151 FPS at 1080p, 98.8 FPS at 1440p, and 54.9 FPS at 4K—a reduction of 34.6% from 1080p to 1440p and another 44.4% from 1440p to 4K. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the i5-12400F's processing power is sufficient to feed the graphics card at lower resolutions, but the RTX 4060 Ti's compute and memory bandwidth cannot keep pace as pixel count increases. At Low settings, the drop is even more pronounced: 235.8 FPS at 1080p falls to 153.2 FPS at 1440p and 82.1 FPS at 4K, indicating that even at minimal graphical load, the GPU's 288.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a hard ceiling. The Ultra preset shows the most severe scaling, with 115.9 FPS at 1080p dropping to 42.4 FPS at 4K—a 63.4% decrease. This data confirms that the GPU, with its 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus, is the primary bottleneck once resolution exceeds 1080p, while the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, clocked at up to 4.40 GHz boost, remain underutilized.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, based on the Alder Lake architecture. Its 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache support strong gaming performance, as evidenced by its 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs. In Minimum, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions and settings, where it can push frame rates well beyond GPU limits—for instance, 235.8 FPS at 1080p Low. The CPU's benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16518 and a single-core score of 2332, indicate it is not the limiting factor in this game. Compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-12400F's average score of 19221 is nearly identical to the i7-8700K (19210, 0.1% delta) and the Ryzen 5 7533HS (19364, -0.7% delta), showing it is competitive with older and newer mid-range parts. At 4K Ultra, the CPU's headroom is clear: the combo produces only 42.4 FPS, but the CPU's multi-thread capabilities suggest it could handle higher frame rates if the GPU were more powerful. The data indicates that for Minimum, the i5-12400F is more than adequate, and any performance shortfalls at high resolutions are attributable to the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB's limitations.