Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400F pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER to form a combination that ranks 293rd out of 1733 tested setups in Minimum, placing it comfortably in the top 17% of all configurations. This is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 18 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 provide a solid foundation, yet the benchmark data reveals that in this specific game, the CPU is rarely the primary constraint—except at the lowest settings and resolutions where frame rates soar past 300 FPS.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The i5-12400F’s six physical cores and twelve threads are more than sufficient for Minimum, a third-person shooter originally released in 2014. The processor’s single-thread performance, measured at 909 in 3dmark_single_thread and 3481 in passmark_single_thread, suggests strong per-core capability, which matters for older game engines that often rely heavily on one or two threads. The multi-threaded scores, such as 16518 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 19433 in passmark_multithread, indicate the CPU can handle background tasks without choking game performance.

However, looking at the measured FPS across all settings, the CPU’s influence becomes apparent only at 1080p with Low settings, where the average frame rate hits 311.2 FPS. At that point, the 12 threads are likely being utilized to their fullest, but even then, the GPU still has headroom. The processor’s 77th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, alongside its nearest rival being the Intel Core i7-8700K with a deltaPct of 0.1%, shows that this chip is essentially on par with older high-end parts. In Minimum, this means the i5-12400F will not bottleneck the RTX 4070 SUPER at any reasonable setting, as the game’s engine is not demanding enough to saturate six Alder Lake cores.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, and the data confirms it. With 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, the card has ample resources for Minimum’s modest textures and geometry. The GPU’s boost clock of 2475 MHz and its 7168 shading units provide massive raw compute, reflected in its 84th percentile ranking versus all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, is only 0.2% behind in average benchmark score, underscoring how close this card sits to professional-tier hardware.

In practice, the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 50.4. This is not a memory capacity issue—12 GB is plenty—but rather a raw fill-rate and shader workload problem. The card’s pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s are taxed heavily at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. Conversely, at 1080p Low, the GPU is barely challenged, producing 311.2 FPS, which suggests the processor is doing more work per frame. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 220 W TDP and dual-slot design are easily managed by the suggested 550 W PSU, but the performance envelope is clearly GPU-bound at higher resolutions in this title.

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

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a textbook GPU-bound scenario. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 201.9 at 1920x1080 to 128.7 at 2560x1440, a drop of 36.2%. Continuing to 3840x2160, the FPS plummets to 68.2, a further 47% reduction from 1440p. This steep decline with each resolution increase is characteristic of a system where the graphics card is the bottleneck—if the CPU were limiting, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions.

The Low settings row tells a similar story but with a different slope. From 311.2 FPS at 1080p, it falls to 196.8 at 1440p (a 36.8% drop), then to 109.7 at 4K (a 44.3% drop). The relatively smaller absolute gap at 4K between Low and High (109.7 vs 68.2) suggests that at 4K, even the lowest settings still saturate the GPU’s pixel pipeline. Conversely, the massive 311.2 FPS at 1080p Low indicates the CPU is starting to approach its limits, but the i5-12400F’s 4.40 GHz boost clock keeps it from being a hard wall. The data implies that for this game, the RTX 4070 SUPER’s performance scales linearly with pixel count, while the CPU only becomes relevant at extreme frame rates above 300 FPS.

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

Examining the four measured presets across all three resolutions, the Medium settings emerge as the most balanced choice. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 236.5 FPS, which is 17.1% higher than High’s 201.9 FPS while still looking noticeably better than Low. The jump from Medium to High costs 34.6 FPS at 1080p, a 14.6% reduction, which is a meaningful visual upgrade for most players but not worth the frame loss on a high-refresh monitor.

At 2560x1440, Medium produces 152.1 FPS, which is above the 144 Hz threshold for many gaming displays, while High drops to 128.7 FPS and Ultra falls below 100 FPS at 98.7. For 4K, Medium’s 80.4 FPS is the only preset that stays above 60 FPS besides Low’s 109.7, but Low sacrifices too much visual fidelity. The Ultra preset is consistently the worst performer, with 155.2 FPS at 1080p, 98.7 at 1440p, and 50.4 at 4K—the latter being unplayable for smooth action. Therefore, Medium is the recommended preset for this combo, as it provides a 60+ FPS experience at 4K and a 150+ FPS experience at 1440p, with only a modest visual compromise compared to High.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings or lower. The measured data shows 80.4 FPS at 4K Medium and 109.7 FPS at 4K Low, while High drops to 68.2 FPS and Ultra falls to 50.4 FPS.

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

A: At 1080p Low, the CPU becomes a factor, with the average FPS reaching 311.2. At higher settings like High (201.9 FPS) and Ultra (155.2 FPS), the GPU takes over as the primary limiter.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At High settings, the FPS drops from 201.9 to 128.7, a 36.2% reduction. At Low settings, it falls from 311.2 to 196.8, a 36.8% reduction.

Q: What is the best preset for a 144 Hz monitor at 1440p?

A: Medium settings, which produce 152.1 FPS, is the only preset that stays above 144 FPS. High drops to 128.7 FPS and Ultra falls to 98.7 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its closest rival in raw benchmarks?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 42576, which is 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A6000’s 42653, but 1.4% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 580X’s 41991.

Q: Does the i5-12400F hold back the GPU in this game?

A: Not at standard settings. The CPU’s 77th percentile ranking and benchmark scores (e.g., 16518 in Cinebench R23 multicore) are sufficient to feed the GPU up to 4K Ultra, where the GPU is clearly the limiting component.

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

At 1920x1080, the i5-12400F and RTX 4070 SUPER deliver the following average frame rates: Low settings produce 311.2 FPS, Medium settings yield 236.5 FPS, High settings achieve 201.9 FPS, and Ultra settings generate 155.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 156.0 FPS, indicating a wide performance envelope.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS values are 196.8 for Low, 152.1 for Medium, 128.7 for High, and 98.7 for Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across presets, with Low losing 114.4 FPS, Medium losing 84.4 FPS, High losing 73.2 FPS, and Ultra losing 56.5 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the results are 109.7 FPS for Low, 80.4 FPS for Medium, 68.2 FPS for High, and 50.4 FPS for Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured frame rate below 60 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 59.3 FPS spread, which is narrower than at 1080p, confirming the GPU-bound nature at higher pixel counts.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 293rd out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the top 16.9% of all configurations. This rank is notable given the game’s age and modest requirements—many higher-ranked combos likely feature newer, more expensive CPUs and GPUs. The GPU’s 84th percentile versus all GPUs and the CPU’s 77th percentile versus all CPUs suggest this pairing is well-matched, with neither component drastically dragging down the overall score.

Compared to the nearest rival combos, the i5-12400F’s position is interesting: it sits just 0.1% above the Intel Core i7-8700K in average benchmark score, yet the combination ranking in-game indicates that other factors, such as memory configuration or driver optimization, may play a role. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 0.2% deficit to the RTX A6000 in raw GPU benchmarks does not translate to a significant in-game disadvantage, as the measured FPS data shows this combo can exceed 300 FPS at 1080p Low. The 293rd rank out of 1733 is a strong showing, indicating that this setup outperforms the majority of tested hardware in Minimum, and the data suggests that only a handful of top-tier combos with newer flagship GPUs would deliver meaningfully higher frame rates at 4K Ultra.