Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination delivers a solid, playable experience in Minimum, a 2014 title that scales well across modern hardware. The data shows a configuration that is clearly GPU-limited at higher resolutions and settings, but capable of high refresh rates at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, contextualizes the hardware's role, and provides clear settings guidance based solely on the benchmark data.

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

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. It carries 20 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance, scoring 23,444 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,344 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. Its single-thread performance is equally notable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,309 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3,925.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the i5-12600KF is effectively tied with the Intel Core i9-10900K, showing a deltaPct of 0. In practical terms, this means the CPU is not a limiting factor in Minimum's frame rates. The game, released in 2014, does not heavily tax modern multi-core processors. The benchmark results across all resolutions and settings show that the CPU's headroom is sufficient to feed the GPU. For instance, at 1080p Low, the combination achieves 171.4 FPS, which is far beyond what a CPU bottleneck would allow. The processor's 10 cores and 16 threads ensure that even the most demanding physics or AI scenarios in the game do not become a constraint, allowing the GPU to operate at its full potential. The data indicates that the CPU's role here is to provide a stable, high-bandwidth platform that never hinders the frame delivery, making the GPU the primary determinant of performance.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1470 MHz, with a boost clock of 1650 MHz. The card has 2,176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, with a pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s. Its FP32 compute is rated at 7.181 TFLOPS. In the Passmark G3D benchmark, it scores 16,462, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2,011.

The RTX 2060 SUPER sits in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, has a deltaPct of 0.3, indicating a near-identical average score. This positioning suggests the GPU is a mid-range performer by current standards, but for a game like Minimum, it proves to be the deciding factor in frame rates. The 8 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for this title, preventing any memory-related stuttering. The GPU's performance scaling is clear: at 1080p Ultra, it produces 83.4 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 30.9 FPS. This steep decline is attributed to the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth limits, not the CPU. The data shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the workhorse of this combo, with its performance directly dictating the playability at each resolution and settings preset.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent and predictable performance degradation as resolution increases, which strongly indicates a GPU bottleneck. Starting at 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 171.4 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 108.2 FPS, a 36.9% reduction. At 4K Low, it falls to 61.1 FPS, a further 43.5% drop from 1440p. This pattern holds across all settings presets.

For example, at High settings, the frame rate goes from 110.6 FPS at 1080p to 68.5 FPS at 1440p and then to 40.1 FPS at 4K. The most dramatic scaling is seen at Ultra settings, where the frame rate plummets from 83.4 FPS at 1080p to 53.3 FPS at 1440p and finally to 30.9 FPS at 4K. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU that is saturated by the increasing pixel count. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would remain relatively flat as resolution increases, since the CPU workload per frame is largely resolution-independent. The data clearly shows that this is not the case. The RTX 2060 SUPER's rendering throughput is the primary constraint, meaning that players seeking higher frame rates at 4K must lower settings, while 1080p and 1440p offer more headroom.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the comprehensive database of tested hardware combinations for Minimum, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1172 out of 1733 total combos. This position places it in the lower-mid tier of all tested systems, which is consistent with the GPU's 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs. The CPU's high percentile (84th) does not boost the combo's rank because the game's performance is overwhelmingly dictated by the GPU.

The combo rank indicates that while this system is capable of running Minimum smoothly at 1080p, it is outclassed by many other combinations that feature more powerful graphics cards. The data suggests that the i5-12600KF has significant untapped potential; its performance is effectively wasted in this configuration when paired with the RTX 2060 SUPER at higher resolutions. The rank of 1172 out of 1733 serves as a reference point, showing that approximately 68% of tested combos deliver better overall performance in this game. This is not a criticism of the combo's playability, but rather a statistical positioning that reflects the GPU's mid-range capabilities. For a game from 2014, this rank is acceptable, but it clearly shows where the bottleneck lies.

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

The measured frame rates provide a complete picture of the combo's capabilities across twelve distinct scenarios. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system excels. With Low settings, it achieves an average of 171.4 FPS, which is exceptionally high and ideal for competitive play. Medium settings yield 132.6 FPS, High settings produce 110.6 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 83.4 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, with all presets offering smooth, playable frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. Low settings average 108.2 FPS, Medium settings hit 87.1 FPS, and High settings reach 68.5 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 53.3 FPS, which is still playable but begins to approach the threshold where some users might prefer lower settings for higher refresh rates. At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed. Low settings produce an average of 61.1 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings yield 46.6 FPS, High settings drop to 40.1 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 30.9 FPS, which is on the edge of playability for a fast-paced third-person shooter. The data shows a clear linear progression of performance loss as resolution increases, with the most significant absolute drops occurring between 1080p and 1440p.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and the user's preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 83.4 FPS is the best choice for a visually rich experience, as it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the highest image quality. If a user has a 144Hz monitor, the High preset at 110.6 FPS offers a significant frame rate boost with only a minor visual compromise, while the Low preset at 171.4 FPS is optimal for maximum responsiveness.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 68.5 FPS is the recommended balance, offering a solid frame rate for most displays. The Medium preset at 87.1 FPS is preferable for those seeking smoother motion, while the Ultra preset at 53.3 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but may feel less responsive. For 3840x2160, the data suggests that only the Low preset at 61.1 FPS provides a consistently smooth experience. The Medium preset at 46.6 FPS is playable but noticeable less fluid, and the High and Ultra presets at 40.1 FPS and 30.9 FPS, respectively, are best avoided for action sequences. In summary, the data recommends High settings at 1080p and 1440p as the best overall experience, while 4K users should stick to Low settings to maintain playable frame rates.