Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core i5-12400 + AMD Radeon RX 6600

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a surprisingly capable Undisputed experience across all tested resolutions, though the data reveals a clear performance ceiling that shifts depending on where you set the graphical presets. At 1080p, this combination produces triple-digit frame rates on every preset except Ultra, while 4K remains playable only at Medium settings or lower. The benchmark results indicate a system that is well-balanced for 1440p gaming, with the CPU providing enough headroom for the GPU to flex its muscles at higher resolutions, but the RX 6600's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory interface become limiting factors when pushing 4K Ultra.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep but not uniform across settings, revealing where the bottleneck shifts. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 210 at 1920x1080 to 151 at 2560x1440, then to 96 at 3840x2160 — a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K. This scaling pattern suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU is the primary constraint, as the pixel count quadruples while frame rates only drop by roughly half. The CPU's six cores and twelve threads are clearly not the limiting factor here, as the i5-12400's 3dmark single-thread score of 910 and multi-thread score of 5890 indicate sufficient processing power for this sports title.

At Medium settings, the same resolution progression shows 151 FPS at 1080p, 109 FPS at 1440p, and 69 FPS at 4K, with minimum frame rates of 128, 93, and 59 respectively. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly telling: a 59% pixel increase results in a 37% frame rate drop, which points to memory bandwidth constraints. The RX 6600's 224.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB GDDR6 memory are being taxed heavily at 4K Medium, yet the system still maintains playable frame rates. The High preset shows a similar trend: 125 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p, and 57 FPS at 4K, with the 4K result dipping below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the baseline for smooth gameplay.

Ultra settings present the harshest scaling curve. The 1080p Ultra result of 80 FPS drops to 58 FPS at 1440p and collapses to 37 FPS at 4K. That 4K Ultra figure represents a 54% drop from 1080p Ultra, and it falls well below the playable threshold for a sports game where responsiveness matters. The data clearly shows that this combination is not designed for 4K Ultra gaming, and the GPU's 1792 shading units and 64 ROPs simply cannot handle the combined load of high resolution and maximum graphical fidelity. The limiting component at 4K Ultra is unequivocally the GPU, as the CPU's boost clock of 4.40 GHz and 18 MB of shared L3 cache provide more than enough throughput for the game's logic and physics at these frame rates.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 brings six cores and twelve threads to the table, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Alder Lake-S architecture chip, built on Intel's 10 nm process, demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989 and a single-core score of 2257. For Undisputed, a sports title that typically relies on a few heavily threaded tasks for game simulation and AI, these numbers suggest the CPU is rarely the bottleneck in this configuration. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 5873 and max-thread score of 5890 indicate that the processor scales well with additional threads, though the game's engine may not fully utilize all twelve threads.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 72 against all processors places it in the upper quartile, and its nearest rivals show just how competitive this chip remains. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697 on average, a mere 0.1% ahead of the i5-12400's 18683 average benchmark score, while the Intel Core i7-1355U is 0.3% behind at 18730. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 trails by 0.7% with an 18811 average, and the Intel Core i3-14100F is 0.9% behind at 18519. These tight margins in synthetic benchmarks translate to negligible differences in real-world gaming, meaning the i5-12400 provides consistent performance that does not hold back the RX 6600 in Undisputed.

Looking at the measured FPS data, the CPU's role becomes clearer when examining the scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution. At 1080p, the jump from Low (210 FPS) to Medium (151 FPS) represents a 28% reduction, while the drop from Medium to High (125 FPS) is 17%, and High to Ultra (80 FPS) is 36%. This nonlinear scaling suggests that as settings increase, the GPU becomes progressively more dominant in determining frame rates. The CPU's Passmark multi-thread score of 18747 and physics score of 1105 indicate it can handle the game's computational demands even at high frame rates, as evidenced by the 210 FPS Low setting result at 1080p. The 4.40 GHz boost clock ensures single-threaded tasks are executed swiftly, which is crucial for a sports game where input latency and frame pacing directly impact the player experience.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600, built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 23 chip, is the undisputed performance driver in this pairing. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth, and the GPU operates at a base clock of 1626 MHz with a boost clock of 2491 MHz. The game clock of 2044 MHz represents the sustained frequency under typical gaming loads, and the benchmark results show that this GPU is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Undisputed, but struggles at 4K with higher presets. The GPU's FP32 performance of 8.928 TFLOPS and texture rate of 279.0 GTexel/s are moderate figures that align with its 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs.

The RX 6600's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are tightly clustered, with the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 scoring 19030 (0% delta), the GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile at 19049 (0.1% ahead), and the Tesla K20m at 19089 (0.3% ahead). The RTX 2000 Ada Generation trails by 0.4% at 18954. This tight grouping suggests that the RX 6600 delivers performance consistent with mid-range expectations, and its 19036 average benchmark score positions it as a capable 1080p and 1440p card. In Undisputed specifically, the GPU's role is most evident in the 4K results, where the 8 GB VRAM capacity becomes a potential constraint at Ultra settings given the 37 FPS result.

At 1440p, the RX 6600 shows its strengths. The Medium preset delivers 109 FPS average with a minimum of 93 FPS, while High achieves 90 FPS. These are excellent figures for a resolution that demands significantly more pixel throughput than 1080p. The GPU's 112 texture mapping units and 64 ROPs handle the game's visual effects efficiently at these settings. However, the 4K results paint a different picture: Medium drops to 69 FPS, High falls to 57 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 37 FPS. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s is likely the limiting factor at 4K, as the larger frame buffer requirements strain the 128-bit interface. The 14 Gbps effective memory speed helps mitigate this, but it cannot overcome the fundamental bandwidth limitation at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for the optimal preset at each resolution. At 1080p, Medium settings deliver 151 FPS with a minimum of 128 FPS and maximum of 173 FPS, which is an exceptional experience for a sports game where high refresh rates matter. High settings at 125 FPS are also excellent, offering a 17% reduction in frame rate for presumably better visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 80 FPS is still playable, but the 36% drop from High suggests diminishing returns. For players with 144Hz or higher refresh rate monitors, Medium is the sweet spot at 1080p, as it maintains frame rates above 128 FPS even in the worst-case scenarios.

At 1440p, Medium settings provide 109 FPS average with a minimum of 93 FPS, making it the only preset that consistently stays above the 90 FPS threshold. High settings at 90 FPS are borderline acceptable, but the minimum frame rate data is not provided, which introduces uncertainty. Low settings at 151 FPS are overkill for most displays and suggest that players can afford to increase visual quality. The Ultra preset at 58 FPS is technically playable but hovers near the 60 FPS target that many consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. For 1440p, Medium is the recommended preset, as it balances the 93 FPS minimum with visual quality improvements over Low.

At 4K, the situation becomes more constrained. Medium settings at 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS is the only preset that approaches playable frame rates, but the minimum dipping below 60 FPS may cause noticeable stutters. Low settings at 96 FPS are the safest choice for a smooth 4K experience, though the visual compromise is significant. High at 57 FPS and Ultra at 37 FPS are not recommended for competitive play, as frame rates below 60 FPS can introduce input lag and inconsistent gameplay. The data indicates that 4K Medium is playable but not ideal, while 4K Low is the most reliable option for maintaining frame rate consistency.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination ranks 2893 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 22nd percentile of all system configurations. This ranking reflects the mid-range nature of both components, and the data suggests that while this combo delivers solid performance at 1080p and 1440p, it does not compete with high-end systems that feature more powerful CPUs and GPUs. The CPU's 72nd percentile ranking and the GPU's 63rd percentile ranking are respectable individually, but their combined placement in this game indicates that the GPU is the more limiting factor in this pairing.

The combo's position among 3718 tested configurations means there are 825 possible system combinations that perform better in Undisputed, likely featuring higher-end GPUs or CPUs with greater multi-threaded performance. However, this ranking should be interpreted in context: the combo still delivers playable frame rates at 4K Medium and excellent performance at 1080p and 1440p across most presets. The benchmark results indicate that the i5-12400's six cores are sufficient for this game, and the RX 6600's performance is competitive within its class, as evidenced by its tight clustering with rival GPUs in synthetic benchmarks. The ranking is a reflection of the hardware's absolute limits rather than a criticism of its efficiency within its price segment.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS ranges from 210 at Low settings to 80 at Ultra. Medium settings produce 151 FPS with a minimum of 128 FPS and maximum of 173 FPS, while High delivers 125 FPS. The 130 FPS spread between Low and Ultra demonstrates the significant impact of graphical settings on performance at this resolution. The gap between Medium and High is 26 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 45 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a disproportionately heavy load on the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS spans from 151 at Low to 58 at Ultra. Medium produces 109 FPS with a minimum of 93 FPS and maximum of 125 FPS, while High achieves 90 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 28% reduction at Low, 28% at Medium, 28% at High, and 28% at Ultra, demonstrating consistent scaling across all presets. The 51 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is smaller than the 130 FPS difference at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 96 at Low to 37 at Ultra. Medium produces 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and maximum of 79 FPS, while High delivers 57 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a 36% reduction at Low, 37% at Medium, 37% at High, and 36% at Ultra, indicating that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are consistently strained at 4K. The minimum frame rate of 59 FPS at Medium is particularly noteworthy, as it sits just below the 60 FPS target, and the 79 FPS maximum shows that the system can occasionally exceed this threshold. The 59 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is the smallest of all resolutions, reinforcing that the GPU is the definitive bottleneck at this resolution.