Undisputed

The data for Undisputed, measured with the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT, reveals a configuration that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions but shows surprising CPU limitations at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, the CPU's role, and how this specific combination ranks among the 1,580 tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and pronounced scaling pattern as resolution increases. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 240.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 173.3 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 109.9 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a substantial 54.3% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the rendering load is scaling heavily with pixel count.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the frame rate falls from 400.4 FPS at 1080p to 291.3 FPS at 1440p, and then to 185.4 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 292 FPS at 1080p, 213.2 FPS at 1440p, and 134.4 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, drops from 156.8 FPS at 1080p to 112.8 FPS at 1440p and 69.1 FPS at 4K.

The frame rate drops between 1440p and 4K are particularly steep. For High settings, the drop is from 173.3 to 109.9 FPS, a 36.6% reduction. This steep decline strongly suggests that the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the primary limiting component at 4K resolutions. The GPU's 20 GB of GDDR6 memory and 800.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely being saturated by the increased pixel workload, which is a typical bottleneck for high-end cards at 4K.

Conversely, the relatively smaller percentage drops between 1080p and 1440p, such as the 27.4% reduction on Low settings (400.4 to 291.3 FPS), hint that the CPU might be starting to cap performance at the lower resolution. The fact that the GPU is unable to scale its output linearly with pixel count at 1080p indicates the Intel Core i5-12400 is providing a frame-time floor that prevents the RX 7900 XT from reaching its full potential. The data suggests that for optimal utilization of this GPU, a resolution of 1440p or higher is recommended.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores indicate a solid mid-range performer; it achieves a 3DMark max threads score of 5890 and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15935. The single-thread performance is also respectable, with a 3DMark single thread score of 910 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2249.

In the context of Undisputed, a sports game, the CPU's role is to manage game logic, physics, and AI. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the frame rate reaches 400.4 FPS. This incredibly high number is likely beyond what the CPU can consistently feed to the GPU. The data indicates that the CPU becomes a bottleneck at 1080p, as the frame rate does not scale proportionally with the GPU's raw power. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 29009 and its 51.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance are far in excess of what would be needed to achieve 400 FPS at 1080p in most scenarios, but the CPU cannot keep up.

However, as the resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU workload becomes more dominant. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads appear sufficient to keep the GPU well-fed at these higher resolutions. The frame rates are still very high, with 291.3 FPS at 1440p Low and 185.4 FPS at 4K Low, which shows that the CPU is not presenting a significant constraint at these settings. The data suggests that the CPU is capable of maintaining high frame delivery, but its limits are visible only when the GPU is underutilized at 1080p.

The processor's 18 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support likely contribute to its ability to handle the game's data streaming. The benchmark results show it is within 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-11600K and 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-9700 in average score, indicating it is a well-balanced performer for gaming workloads. For this specific game, the CPU's role is more about avoiding being a bottleneck at high refresh rates than about providing raw compute power, which is where the 6-core/12-thread configuration proves adequate.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how different settings presets impact performance. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields an average of 69.1 FPS. While this is playable, it is the lowest frame rate measured. The High preset at 4K provides a substantial jump to 109.9 FPS, a 59% improvement over Ultra. Given the visual fidelity of sports games, the High preset appears to be the sweet spot for 4K, offering a significant performance boost with presumably minimal visual degradation.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 173.3 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 1440p still provides a very smooth 112.8 FPS. For users with 144Hz or 165Hz displays, the High preset is recommended to fully utilize the display's capabilities. The Medium preset, at 213.2 FPS, is also a viable option for those seeking maximum frame rates, though the jump from High to Medium is not as critical as the jump from Ultra to High.

At 1920x1080, all presets deliver exceptionally high frame rates, with Low hitting 400.4 FPS and High at 240.6 FPS. Even the Ultra preset produces a very high 156.8 FPS. In this resolution, the choice of settings can be based purely on visual preference, as the CPU bottleneck mentioned earlier ensures that even the highest settings will be playable. However, the data suggests that the Ultra preset at 1080p might not be the best use of the GPU's power, as the frame rate is well above the refresh rate of most monitors.

The performance difference between Ultra and High is the most significant across all resolutions. The data shows a 37% drop in performance from High to Ultra at 4K (109.9 to 69.1 FPS), and a 35% drop at 1440p (173.3 to 112.8 FPS). This indicates that the Ultra preset likely enables demanding effects that disproportionately tax the GPU. For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset is the clear recommendation across all resolutions, as it maintains frame rates above 100 FPS up to 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific configuration of the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT ranks 337 out of 1,580 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the top 21.3% of all tested systems, indicating a high-performing combination. The rank reflects the overall capability of this pairing to run the game, and the strong FPS numbers at all resolutions support this position.

The GPU is a major contributor to this ranking. The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT has a percentile vs. all GPUs of 82, and its Passmark G3D score of 29009 is very strong. It sits within 0.6% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile and 0.4% of the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 in average benchmark score, showing that it is a top-tier graphics card. The CPU, with a percentile vs. all CPUs of 77, is also a solid performer, though it is not the absolute top of the range.

The ranking of 337 suggests that while this combo is powerful, there are many combinations that perform better. This is likely due to the CPU being a slight bottleneck at 1080p, as previously discussed. Combos with more powerful CPUs, such as those with higher core counts or faster single-thread performance, would likely achieve higher rankings by pushing the GPU harder at lower resolutions. However, the overall rank is very respectable, and the data shows that this combo is well-suited for high-resolution gaming.

The deltaPct values for the CPU's nearest rivals show it is very closely matched with the Intel Core i7-9700 (0.1% difference), the Intel Core i7-8700 (-0.2%), and the Intel Core i5-11600K (0.4%). This indicates that the CPU is not a weak link in the system, but rather a consistent mid-range performer. The combination's rank confirms the GPU's power, which is able to deliver high frame rates even when paired with a 6-core processor.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS measured for this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 400.4 FPS, achieved on the Low settings preset.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming?

A: Yes, the data shows it is capable. At 3840x2160, it achieves 109.9 FPS on High settings and 69.1 FPS on Ultra settings.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best performance at 1440p?

A: The Low preset provides the highest average FPS at 291.3. However, the High preset at 173.3 FPS is likely the best balance for visual quality and high refresh rates.

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

A: This combo ranks 337 out of 1,580 tested combinations, placing it in the top 21.3% of all tested systems.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra at 4K?

A: The High preset averages 109.9 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 69.1 FPS. This is a 40.8 FPS difference, representing a 37% drop in performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is the main bottleneck at 1080p, as the frame rates are extremely high (up to 400.4 FPS) but do not scale linearly with the GPU's power, indicating a CPU-imposed limit.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS measurements for each resolution and settings preset.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|:--------- |:------- | ------: |

| 3840x2160 | High | 109.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 185.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 134.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 69.1 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 173.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 291.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 213.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 112.8 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 240.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 400.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 292.0 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 156.8 |

These numbers show that the combo is capable of exceeding 60 FPS at 4K on all presets, and exceeding 100 FPS at 1440p on all presets. The data also highlights the large performance gap between the Ultra and High presets, which is consistent across all resolutions. The 1080p results are exceptionally high, demonstrating the GPU's power when not heavily constrained by resolution. The measurements confirm that this system is a high-end performer for Undisputed, with the main trade-off being between the visual fidelity of the Ultra preset and the higher frame rates of the High preset.