Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a compelling performance profile in Minimum, a 2014 Third-Person Shooter. The measured data reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet transitions to a more balanced state at 1080p where the CPU’s capabilities become increasingly relevant. With a combo rank of 191 out of 1733 tested configurations, this pairing sits comfortably in the top tier of performers, offering frame rates that range from highly playable at 4K to exceptionally high at 1440p and 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data across the three tested resolutions tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 328.6 FPS, a figure that drops to 209.1 FPS at 1440p and further to 114.4 FPS at 4K. This represents a 65.2% drop in performance from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. The scaling pattern is consistent across all quality presets, with the gap between resolutions widening as settings increase. For instance, at Ultra settings, the frame rate falls from 159.3 FPS at 1080p to 104.5 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 57.3 FPS at 4K—a 64% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

This scaling behavior is typical of a GPU-limited scenario. The RTX 4070 Ti, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, is being pushed harder as pixel count increases. The fact that the drop from 1080p to 1440p (roughly 1.78x the pixels) results in a 36-38% FPS reduction, while the jump to 4K (4x the pixels of 1080p) yields a 64-65% reduction, suggests the GPU is the primary constraint. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see much smaller differences between 1080p and 1440p, since the CPU workload doesn’t scale with resolution in the same way. The data indicates that the i5-12400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the RTX 4070 Ti becomes the ceiling as resolution climbs.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo?

A: The maximum measured average FPS is 328.6, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Minimum?*

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K with High settings, the combo averages 71.3 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 57.3 FPS. Low settings at 4K yield a much higher 114.4 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its rivals?

A: The i5-12400F’s average benchmark score of 19221 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-8700K, which scores 19210, a delta of just 0.1%. It also edges out the Intel Core i5-1335U by 0.3% but trails the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS by 0.7%.

Q: What is the GPU's standing among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti ranks in the 85th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44900. This places it slightly below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, which has a delta of -0.6%.

Q: Is there a significant performance gap between Medium and High settings?

A: Yes. Across all resolutions, the jump from Medium to High results in a noticeable FPS drop. For example, at 2560x1440, Medium averages 163.2 FPS while High drops to 136 FPS, a difference of 27.2 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested configurations?

A: This specific pairing of the i5-12400F and RTX 4070 Ti ranks 191st out of 1733 total combinations tested in Minimum.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that the optimal balance between visual fidelity and frame rate depends heavily on the target resolution. For 4K gaming, High settings provide the best experience, averaging 71.3 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while Ultra settings at 4K fall below that mark at 57.3 FPS, making the visual upgrade not worth the performance cost. Medium settings at 4K offer a strong 88.8 FPS, but the jump to High is relatively small in performance loss (17.5 FPS) and likely offers a more visually complete experience.

At 1440p, the story shifts. Ultra settings achieve 104.5 FPS, which is still highly playable and offers the best visual quality. High settings provide a substantial 136 FPS, giving headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. For competitive play, Low settings at 209.1 FPS would be the choice, but for most users, Ultra or High at 1440p is recommended. At 1080p, all settings are viable. Ultra at 159.3 FPS is excellent, and even the most demanding preset will not strain the system. The data shows that this combo can easily drive a 144Hz or 240Hz monitor at 1080p, even with maximum settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest raw numbers. Low settings produce an average of 328.6 FPS, Medium follows at 251.3 FPS, High at 212.1 FPS, and Ultra at 159.3 FPS. The scaling here is smooth, with each preset tier costing roughly 40-60 FPS compared to the previous one. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop to 209.1 FPS on Low, 163.2 FPS on Medium, 136 FPS on High, and 104.5 FPS on Ultra. The relative gap between presets remains consistent, but the overall performance is reduced by roughly 35-40% compared to 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Low settings still manage an impressive 114.4 FPS, but Medium drops to 88.8 FPS, High to 71.3 FPS, and Ultra to 57.3 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 50% reduction in frame rate. The data indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti’s 12 GB VRAM and 192-bit memory bus are adequate for 4K in this older title, but the raw compute power (40.09 TFLOPS FP32) is what ultimately caps performance at the highest settings.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 191 out of 1733 tested combinations, this i5-12400F + RTX 4070 Ti setup is in the top 11% of all configurations tested in Minimum. This high ranking is largely driven by the GPU’s exceptional performance relative to the game’s requirements. The RTX 4070 Ti sits in the 85th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44900. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, scores 45152, showing a delta of just -0.6%, meaning the desktop 4070 Ti is nearly on par with a mobile flagship.

The CPU’s contribution to this ranking is more modest. The i5-12400F scores in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19221. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Core i7-8700K (19210, +0.1%), the Core i5-1335U (19167, +0.3%), and the Ryzen 5 7533HS (19364, -0.7%). This indicates that while the CPU is not a top-tier performer, it is more than adequate for Minimum, where the data suggests the GPU is the dominant factor in overall frame rate.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Alder Lake-S architecture chip has an 18 MB shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, its multi-threaded performance is strong, scoring 16518 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 9138 in Geekbench multi-core. Single-thread performance is also respectable, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3481.

In Minimum, the data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly implicates the GPU as the limiting component. However, at 1080p Low settings, the 328.6 FPS figure suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at extremely high frame rates. The 12 threads are likely sufficient for this older title, which was released in 2014 and may not utilize many cores. The CPU’s 65W TDP and dual-channel memory support provide a stable platform, but its performance relative to rivals (within 0.7% of the Ryzen 5 7533HS in average score) indicates that upgrading the CPU would yield minimal gains in this specific game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the star of this pairing. Built on the 5 nm Ada Lovelace architecture, it features 7680 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory runs on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s boost clock of 2610 MHz and 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power make it a formidable contender. Its average benchmark score of 44900 places it in the 85th percentile of all GPUs, and it competes closely with the RTX 5090 Mobile, which is only 0.6% faster on average.

The measured FPS data in Minimum highlights the GPU’s dominance. Even at 4K Ultra, the card manages 57.3 FPS, which is playable, while 4K High hits 71.3 FPS. The 12 GB VRAM is more than enough for this game, and the memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s ensures no bandwidth-related stutters at any resolution. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 31624 and DirectX 12 score of 116 indicate solid DirectX 12 support, which is relevant since Minimum can leverage modern APIs. The fact that the RTX 4070 Ti ranks 191st in the combo list, combined with its 85th percentile GPU ranking, suggests that it is the primary driver of this system’s high placement, with the CPU playing a supporting role that does not hold it back.