Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination delivers a highly playable experience in Undisputed across most settings, with the data revealing a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, while at 4K, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint. This analysis breaks down the measured performance metrics from the FACT PACK to show exactly how this pairing behaves, where it stands relative to other tested combinations, and how users should configure the game for the best results.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable but steep decline in average frame rates as resolution scales from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, but the rate of decline is not uniform across all settings. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 224 at 1080p to 162 at 1440p, a reduction of 62 FPS, and then further to 102 at 4K, another 60 FPS drop. This linear progression suggests that at Low settings, the workload scales almost directly with pixel count, indicating that the system is not fully saturated at the lower resolution.

However, the scaling behavior shifts dramatically at higher settings. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 133 at 1080p to 96 at 1440p (a 37 FPS drop) and then to 61 at 4K (a 35 FPS drop). The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings is roughly 54%, which is less severe than the 54% drop seen at Low settings, but the absolute numbers are lower. This indicates that while the CPU can still push high frame rates at 1080p, the GPU becomes increasingly strained as resolution climbs.

The most telling data point is at Ultra settings, where the average FPS falls from 86 at 1080p to 62 at 1440p, and then plummets to 39 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold typically considered smooth for sports titles, indicating that this combination is not suitable for maxed-out 4K gameplay. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Ultra shows a 37% performance hit, which is the largest relative drop among all settings presets, confirming that the Radeon RX 5700 XT is the primary limiting component at this extreme resolution.

For 1440p, the data shows that this resolution is the sweet spot for the combo. At Medium settings, the average FPS is 116, which is well above the smooth-play threshold, and even High settings at 96 FPS offers a fluid experience. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Medium settings results in a 45 FPS loss, but the absolute performance remains strong, suggesting that users with 1440p monitors can comfortably use higher presets without sacrificing playability.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, operating at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores indicate strong single-thread performance, with a Passmark single-thread score of 3456 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 910. In Undisputed, a sports title that often relies on physics and AI calculations, this single-thread strength is critical for maintaining high frame rates at lower resolutions.

At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 224 FPS, which is a clear indicator that the CPU is not the bottleneck at this configuration. The measured data shows that the i5-12400 can feed the GPU effectively at this resolution, allowing the Radeon RX 5700 XT to operate near its maximum output. However, when the resolution is raised to 1440p, the FPS at Low settings drops to 162, which is still high but shows that the GPU is starting to take on a larger share of the workload.

The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities are also relevant. The processor scores 15,989 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 18,747 in Passmark multi-thread, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. This headroom means that even with background tasks or streaming software active, the i5-12400 is unlikely to cause frame stuttering in Undisputed at 1080p. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5,873 further confirms that the CPU can handle the game’s thread scheduling without becoming a limiting factor.

Comparing the i5-12400 to its nearest rivals, the benchmark data shows it is closely matched with the AMD EPYC 7643, trailing by only 0.1% in average score. It is also 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100F, which is a notable result given the latter is a newer budget part. This suggests that the i5-12400’s 6-core, 12-thread configuration is well-balanced for gaming workloads like Undisputed, providing sufficient parallel processing without sacrificing the high single-thread clocks needed for physics calculations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the data shows that even Ultra settings deliver an average of 86 FPS, which is smooth for most users. However, the Medium preset at 1080p offers a substantial performance boost to 161 FPS, with a minimum FPS of 137, ensuring that even the most demanding scenes remain fluid. Given that the difference between High (133 FPS) and Medium (161 FPS) is 28 FPS, the Medium preset is the recommended balance for 1080p, as it provides a significant margin above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining visual quality.

At 1440p, the Medium preset emerges as the clear winner. The measured average FPS is 116, with a minimum of 99 FPS, which means the game will rarely drop below the smooth-play threshold. The High preset at 1440p (96 FPS) is also viable, but the 20 FPS drop from Medium may be noticeable on high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 1440p (62 FPS) is borderline, and while it is technically playable, the margin for error is low, making it risky for competitive play.

For 4K users, the data suggests that Low settings (102 FPS) are the only viable option for maintaining high frame rates. The Medium preset at 4K (74 FPS) is acceptable for casual play, but the High preset (61 FPS) is right at the edge of the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K (39 FPS) should be avoided entirely, as the performance is too low for a smooth experience. Given the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, the Medium preset at 4K is the recommended maximum, as it balances visual fidelity with playable frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT ranks 2,753 out of 3,718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This rank reflects the GPU’s age and performance class, as the Radeon RX 5700 XT sits in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, which is a modest position for a card released in 2019. The CPU, by contrast, is in the 72nd percentile, showing that the processor has more headroom than the graphics card in this pairing.

The rank indicates that this combo is outclassed by many newer systems, but the measured FPS data shows that it is still capable of delivering a good experience at 1080p and 1440p. The GPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (0.1% faster) and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (0.3% slower), which shows that the RX 5700 XT is competitive with professional-grade cards in raw compute, but its gaming performance is limited by its RDNA 1.0 architecture.

In the context of the full database, this rank suggests that users should not expect to run Undisputed at maximum settings on 4K displays. However, the data confirms that the combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can outperform many newer budget cards due to its 256-bit memory bus and 9.754 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The 3,718 total combos include many high-end systems, so the 2,753 rank is a reflection of the GPU’s position in the market rather than a condemnation of its gaming ability.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is built on the RDNA 1.0 architecture using a 7 nm process, featuring 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory operates at 14 Gbps effective on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications are directly relevant to Undisputed, as the game’s textures and effects at High and Ultra settings require substantial memory bandwidth and fill rate.

The GPU’s boost clock of 1905 MHz and game clock of 1755 MHz are relatively high for the era, and the measured performance shows that the card can deliver strong frame rates at 1080p. At 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 161 FPS, which is likely near the GPU’s maximum output for that settings level. The fact that the 1080p High preset (133 FPS) is only 17% slower than Medium suggests that the GPU has enough headroom to handle increased graphical load without a massive performance penalty.

At 1440p High, the GPU’s limitations become more apparent. The average FPS drops to 96, a 28% reduction from the 1080p High result. This is consistent with the GPU’s pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 304.8 GTexel/s, which are adequate for 1080p but stretched at higher resolutions. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 9.754 TFLOPS is sufficient for the game’s shader complexity, but the 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS shows that the card is overwhelmed by the pixel count at maximum settings.

The GPU’s VRAM capacity of 8 GB is also a factor. At 4K Ultra, the game likely requires close to 8 GB of VRAM for textures, and the measured performance drop to 39 FPS suggests that the card may be hitting memory capacity limits or suffering from reduced effective bandwidth. In contrast, the 4K Low result of 102 FPS indicates that when texture quality is reduced, the GPU has ample bandwidth to maintain high frame rates. The GPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Radeon PRO W7500 (0.3% faster), do not show significantly better performance, confirming that the RX 5700 XT is a consistent performer within its class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 Resolution: The data shows a clear progression across settings. At Low settings, the average FPS is 224, which is the highest recorded for this combo. Medium settings yield 161 FPS on average, with a minimum of 137 and maximum of 185 FPS, indicating good frame pacing. High settings drop to 133 FPS on average, while Ultra settings bring the average down to 86 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 138 FPS, showing that the CPU is capable of driving very high frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck.

2560x1440 Resolution: At 1440p, the average FPS at Low settings is 162, which is still exceptionally high. Medium settings average 116 FPS, with a minimum of 99 and maximum of 134 FPS, making this the most balanced setting for 1440p. High settings average 96 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 62 FPS. The performance gap between Medium and Ultra is 54 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant load on the GPU.

3840x2160 Resolution: At 4K, the Low settings preset delivers an average of 102 FPS, which is surprisingly playable. Medium settings average 74 FPS, with a minimum of 63 and maximum of 85 FPS, putting it just above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings average 61 FPS, which is borderline, and Ultra settings plummet to 39 FPS on average. The 4K results confirm that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU’s performance headroom cannot compensate for the GPU’s inability to render at 4K Ultra.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS in Undisputed?*

A: The data shows that 1440p Medium (116 FPS average) and 1080p Ultra (86 FPS average) both exceed 60 FPS. For 4K, only Low (102 FPS) and Medium (74 FPS) settings achieve this threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18,683, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD EPYC 7643 and 0.7% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330. It is 0.9% higher than the Intel Core i3-14100F.

Q: Is the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Yes, the measured data shows that 1080p Ultra yields an average of 86 FPS, indicating that 8 GB VRAM is adequate for this resolution and settings level.

Q: What is the frame time consistency at 1440p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS is 99 and the maximum is 134, with an average of 116. This 35 FPS spread suggests stable frame delivery with no major stutters.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested combinations?

A: It ranks 2,753 out of 3,718 combos, placing it in the lower-middle percentile of the database.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more at 4K High settings?

A: The GPU is the primary limiter, as the average FPS drops from 96 at 1440p High to 61 at 4K High, a 36% reduction that is consistent with GPU-bound rendering.