Minimum

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the Intel Core i7-12700KF with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 in Minimum?

A: This combination ranks 3581 out of 3712 tested combos in the game Minimum, placing it in the bottom percentile of all tested systems.

Q: How does the GTX 1650 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A310?

A: The GTX 1650 has an average benchmark score of 7472, which is 1% lower than the Intel Arc A310’s average score of 7550, according to the deltaPct of -1.

Q: What is the best average FPS achieved by this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 81 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Does the GTX 1650 outperform the AMD Radeon R7 350?

A: Yes, the GTX 1650’s average score of 7472 is 0.6% higher than the AMD Radeon R7 350’s average score of 7425.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS is 14, observed at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: How many threads does the i7-12700KF support?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF has 12 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the primary rendering component in this combination, and its specifications directly shape the measured frame rates in Minimum. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1485 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, paired with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. This memory configuration is modest by modern standards, and the data shows that it becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings.

In Minimum, the GTX 1650’s compute capabilities—896 shading units, 56 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs—produce a peak FP32 throughput of 2.984 TFLOPS. This level of rasterization power is adequate for 1080p gaming at lower presets, where the measured average FPS ranges from 40 at Ultra to 81 at Low. However, the GPU’s 4 GB VRAM capacity is likely a constraint when settings demand larger frame buffers, particularly at 4K where average FPS falls to between 14 and 28 across all presets.

The GTX 1650’s average benchmark score of 7472 places it in the 40th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival—the Intel Arc A310—scores 7550, a 1% difference. The data suggests that the GPU is the performance ceiling for this pairing, as the CPU’s capabilities far exceed what the GTX 1650 can utilize in most gaming scenarios. The GPU’s DirectX 12 (12_1) support and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility are sufficient for Minimum, but the measured FPS values indicate that the card is best suited for modest resolutions and quality settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance drop as resolution increases, indicating that the GTX 1650 is the dominant bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 81 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings, the average drops to 52 FPS—a 36% reduction. At 3840x2160, the average falls further to 28 FPS, which is a 65% decrease from the 1080p result.

This scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. For High settings, the average FPS goes from 52 at 1080p to 34 at 1440p and then to 18 at 4K. The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 62 FPS at 1080p, 40 FPS at 1440p, and 22 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings yield 40 FPS at 1080p, 26 FPS at 1440p, and just 14 FPS at 4K.

The magnitude of these drops—roughly 35-40% when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another 45-50% from 1440p to 4K—points to a GPU-bound scenario. The i7-12700KF, with its 12 cores and 20 threads, has ample headroom for this game, but the GTX 1650’s limited memory bandwidth and 4 GB VRAM are insufficient for higher pixel counts. The data shows that 1080p is the only resolution where this combo delivers consistently playable frame rates across all presets, while 4K results are uniformly below 30 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 ranks 3581 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the bottom 4% of all systems measured. This low ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU, which sits in the 40th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 7472. In contrast, the i7-12700KF is a high-end CPU that ranks in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35365.

The CPU’s nearest rivals—the Intel Core i7-13700T (avg score 35403, deltaPct -0.1%), Intel Core i5-13600T (avg score 35305, deltaPct 0.2%), and Intel Core i7-12700K (avg score 35287, deltaPct 0.2%)—all perform within 0.2% of the i7-12700KF, confirming that the processor is not the limiting factor. Meanwhile, the GTX 1650’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 8850M (avg score 7447, deltaPct 0.3%) and Intel UHD Graphics 750 (avg score 7441, deltaPct 0.4%), which are much older or integrated solutions, highlighting the GTX 1650’s position near the entry-level segment.

This rank disparity between the CPU and GPU components means the combo is heavily imbalanced. The i7-12700KF could theoretically drive far more powerful graphics cards, but in this configuration, the GTX 1650 caps performance. Benchmark results indicate that the combo’s rank in Minimum is almost entirely a function of GPU capabilities, as the game is not CPU-intensive enough to benefit from the i7-12700KF’s multi-threaded strengths.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how this combo performs across resolutions and settings in Minimum. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings produce an average of 81 FPS, Medium yields 62 FPS (with a minimum of 53 and maximum of 72), High achieves 52 FPS, and Ultra drops to 40 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 41 FPS, indicating that GPU load scales significantly with quality preset.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 52 FPS, Medium 40 FPS (min 34, max 46), High 34 FPS, and Ultra 26 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 26 FPS, a narrower gap than at 1080p, suggesting that resolution is starting to dominate over settings. At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low 28 FPS, Medium 22 FPS (min 18, max 25), High 18 FPS, and Ultra 14 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra spread is just 14 FPS, meaning that at 4K, the GPU is so saturated that changing settings has less impact.

The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values at each resolution, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the range is 53-72 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it’s 34-46 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it’s 18-25 FPS. These ranges show that frame pacing remains relatively stable even as resolution increases, but the overall performance level drops below playable thresholds at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the average FPS of 81 provides the smoothest gameplay. This preset offers a substantial margin above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring consistent performance even in demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 1080p is also viable, with an average of 62 FPS and a minimum of 53 FPS, which should maintain playability in most situations.

For users who prioritize visual quality, the High preset at 1080p yields an average of 52 FPS, which is acceptable for a third-person shooter but leaves less headroom for frame drops. The Ultra preset at 1080p, averaging 40 FPS, is likely too demanding for smooth play and is not recommended for this GPU. At 1440p, the Low preset (52 FPS average) is the only setting that approaches playable levels, while Medium (40 FPS) and above fall short of the 60 FPS target. At 4K, none of the presets achieve even 30 FPS on average, making this resolution impractical for the GTX 1650.

The data suggests that the best balance between visual fidelity and performance is the Medium preset at 1080p, which delivers 62 FPS average with a minimum of 53 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin over the 30 FPS playability floor while offering better texture and effect quality than Low. For competitive play where frame rate is paramount, the Low preset at 1080p is the safest choice.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 25 MB shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU scores 9983 in 3DMark with max threads, 28838 in Cinebench R23 multicore, and 4071 in Cinebench R23 single-core, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs.

In the context of Minimum, the CPU’s role is largely secondary to the GPU. The game, released in 2014, is not particularly demanding on modern multi-core processors, and the measured FPS data shows that the GTX 1650 is the clear bottleneck at all resolutions. The i7-12700KF’s single-thread performance—evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1043 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2255—is more than sufficient for this title’s game logic and physics.

The CPU’s nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i7-13700T (deltaPct -0.1%) and Intel Core i5-13600T (deltaPct 0.2%), all perform within 0.2% of the i7-12700KF, confirming that this processor is not a differentiator in Minimum. The data indicates that even a significantly weaker CPU would produce nearly identical frame rates when paired with the GTX 1650, as the GPU’s 4 GB VRAM and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth are the primary constraints. The i7-12700KF’s 20 threads and 5.00 GHz boost clock are essentially idle headroom in this configuration, making the CPU a non-factor in the measured results.