Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination delivers a highly capable experience in Undisputed, with measured frame rates that comfortably exceed the 60 FPS threshold at 1440p on high settings and approach the limits of high-refresh-rate displays at 1080p. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy across settings, with the GPU acting as the primary scaling factor as resolution increases, while the six-core processor provides sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking in most scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for this combo reveals a distinct sweet spot at Medium settings across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium produces an average of 207 FPS with a minimum of 176 FPS, which is only 21 FPS lower than the Low preset's 288 FPS average but offers substantially better visual fidelity. The High preset at 1080p drops to 171 FPS average, still excellent for competitive play, but the jump from Medium to High costs 36 FPS while the jump from Low to Medium costs 81 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at the upper end.

At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 150 FPS average with a 127 FPS minimum, which is the ideal balance for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. The High preset at this resolution produces 124 FPS average, still smooth but with less headroom for demanding scenes. The Low preset at 1440p reaches 208 FPS, but this sacrifices too much visual quality for a game where character models and arena details matter. Ultra at 1440p falls to 80 FPS average, which is playable but misses the high-refresh-rate target.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset is the clear recommendation, producing 95 FPS average with an 80 FPS minimum. This is the only 4K preset that maintains a stable 60+ FPS experience without compromising too heavily on visuals. High at 4K drops to 78 FPS average, which is still playable but leaves less margin for demanding sequences. Ultra at 4K falls to 50 FPS average, below the smoothness threshold for most players. The Low preset at 4K hits 132 FPS, but the graphical downgrade is severe enough that Medium remains the better choice for visual quality per frame.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?*

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings, where the measured average is 95 FPS with a minimum of 80 FPS. High settings at 4K deliver 78 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 50 FPS, which is below the ideal smoothness threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for competitive play at 1080p?

A: Medium settings provide the best balance, delivering 207 FPS average with a 176 FPS minimum. This maintains high refresh rates while preserving visual detail compared to Low, which reaches 288 FPS but with significantly reduced graphical quality.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 171 at 1080p to 124 at 1440p, representing a 47 FPS reduction. This indicates a GPU-heavy workload where the RX 7700's rendering capabilities become the limiting factor rather than the CPU.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400 sufficient for this game?

A: Yes. The processor's 6 cores and 12 threads provide enough processing power to keep frame rates high. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 288 FPS, demonstrating the CPU can feed the GPU effectively even at extreme frame rates.

Q: Does the Ultra preset provide any benefit over High?

A: Not in terms of frame rate stability. Ultra at 1440p drops to 80 FPS average compared to High's 124 FPS, a 44 FPS penalty. At 1080p, Ultra reaches 110 FPS versus High's 171 FPS, making Ultra a poor trade-off for the visual improvements.

Q: What frame rate can players expect with V-sync enabled at 1440p?

A: At Medium settings, the 150 FPS average and 127 FPS minimum ensure the game can maintain a locked 120 FPS V-sync target without drops. High settings at 124 FPS average also support 120 FPS V-sync but with less headroom for demanding scenes.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 brings 6 cores and 12 threads to this combination, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Alder Lake processor, built on Intel's 10 nm process, features an 18 MB shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The benchmark data shows strong single-thread performance, which is critical for sports titles like Undisputed that rely on physics and AI calculations.

The CPU's 3DMark scores reveal its capability: 910 in single-thread tests and 5,890 in max-thread tests. These scores place the i5-12400 in the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18,683. The Cinebench R23 results show 2,257 in single-core and 15,989 in multi-core, indicating that the processor can handle both the primary game thread and background tasks without causing frame rate dips.

In the context of this game's measured results, the CPU's role becomes apparent when examining frame rates across settings. At 1080p Low, where the GPU has minimal work, the combo achieves 288 FPS. This extreme frame rate demonstrates that the i5-12400 can process game logic fast enough to not become a bottleneck even at very high refresh rates. The processor's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7643 with a 0.1% lower average score and the Intel Core i7-1355U with a 0.3% lower score, confirming the i5-12400's competitive position.

The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5,873 and 8-thread score of 4,745 show that the processor scales well with increased thread utilization. In Undisputed, where opponent AI and physics simulations run concurrently, this multi-threaded capability ensures consistent frame pacing. The PassMark multi-thread score of 18,747 further reinforces the CPU's ability to handle demanding workloads without compromising gaming performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination ranks 1,284 out of 2,813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all possible configurations. This percentile position is notable given the hardware's individual specifications: the CPU ranks in the 72nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 58th percentile among all graphics cards.

The ranking suggests that the combination performs better than the sum of its parts might indicate. The GPU's average benchmark score of 15,852 places it near the AMD Radeon R9 370X with a 0.1% lower score and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 with a 1.1% higher score. The CPU's average score of 18,683 sits close to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 with a 0.7% lower score. Together, these components achieve a combo ranking that exceeds expectations for their individual percentiles.

The rank of 1,284 out of 2,813 means this combo outperforms approximately 54% of all tested configurations in Undisputed. This is a strong result for a mid-range desktop setup, indicating that the 6-core CPU and RX 7700 GPU are well-matched for this game's engine. The data suggests that higher-ranked combos likely feature more powerful GPUs, as the game appears to scale heavily with GPU performance based on the resolution scaling patterns.

For users considering this combo, the ranking provides confidence that it delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Undisputed. The 4K performance at Medium settings also justifies the combo's position, as many higher-ranked configurations may not offer significantly better 4K frame rates without substantial GPU upgrades.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 171 FPS at 1080p to 124 FPS at 1440p and further to 78 FPS at 4K. This represents a 47 FPS reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 46 FPS reduction from 1440p to 4K, demonstrating a consistent performance degradation tied to pixel count.

The Low settings preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 288 FPS at 1080p, 208 FPS at 1440p, and 132 FPS at 4K. The 80 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is the largest absolute decrease across all presets, indicating that at lower graphical workloads, the GPU's raw pixel throughput becomes the primary constraint. This pattern confirms that the RX 7700's rendering pipeline is the limiting component at higher resolutions, not the CPU.

Medium settings exhibit the most stable scaling behavior: 207 FPS at 1080p, 150 FPS at 1440p, and 95 FPS at 4K. The consistent 57 FPS and 55 FPS drops respectively suggest a balanced workload where both CPU and GPU contribute. The minimum FPS values at Medium settings follow the same trend: 176 at 1080p, 127 at 1440p, and 80 at 4K, maintaining a proportional relationship with the averages.

Ultra settings show the steepest relative decline: 110 FPS at 1080p, 80 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K. The 30 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p and 30 FPS drop from 1440p to 4K indicate that Ultra settings push the GPU to its limits, with the core clock of 1900 MHz and boost clock of 2459 MHz struggling to maintain high frame rates at higher resolutions. This scaling pattern is typical for a GPU with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, where bandwidth is sufficient but shading throughput becomes the bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 288 FPS, the maximum measured in this dataset, indicating the CPU can drive frame rates well beyond typical display refresh rates. Medium settings achieve 207 FPS average with a minimum of 176 FPS and maximum of 238 FPS, providing excellent smoothness. High settings reach 171 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 110 FPS average. The spread of 178 FPS between Low and Ultra at 1080p demonstrates the GPU's ability to scale performance dramatically based on graphical demands.

At 2560x1440, the performance profile shifts downward but remains strong. Low settings deliver 208 FPS average, still sufficient for 240Hz displays. Medium settings produce 150 FPS average with a minimum of 127 FPS and maximum of 172 FPS, offering a robust high-refresh-rate experience. High settings maintain 124 FPS average, suitable for 120Hz monitors. Ultra falls to 80 FPS average, which is playable but represents a significant compromise from the lower presets.

At 3840x2160, 4K resolution reveals the GPU's limits. Low settings achieve 132 FPS average, providing a playable experience with reduced visual quality. Medium settings deliver 95 FPS average with a minimum of 80 FPS and maximum of 109 FPS, making this the recommended 4K preset for balanced performance. High settings reach 78 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but lacks headroom. Ultra drops to 50 FPS average, below the smoothness standard for most players and the only preset in the dataset that fails to maintain 60 FPS.

The complete dataset shows that Medium settings provide the most consistent experience across all resolutions, with minimum frame rates that never drop below 80 FPS even at 4K. The RX 7700's 16 GB memory capacity ensures no texture-related stuttering at higher resolutions, while the i5-12400's 6 cores and 12 threads maintain stable frame pacing throughout. The measured values confirm that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gameplay, with 4K viable only at Medium settings or below for a smooth experience.