Undisputed

The benchmark data for Undisputed with the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT reveals a pairing that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions but shows signs of CPU limitation at 1080p. The combination’s rank of 455 out of 1580 tested combos places it in the upper third of all systems, with the data suggesting that the Radeon RX 9070 XT is the primary driver of performance in most scenarios. The measured FPS values across the three resolutions and four settings presets provide a clear picture of how this hardware scales under load, with the only exception being the 4K Ultra preset, which remains playable but demands significant graphical compromise.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, but the pattern is not uniform across all settings presets. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 220.9 FPS at 1920x1080 to 161.2 FPS at 2560x1440, then down to 99.3 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 55% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is a steep decline that clearly indicates the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The scaling at Low settings tells a different story: 375.4 FPS at 1080p drops to 268.6 FPS at 1440p and 173.5 FPS at 4K, a 54% total reduction, but the absolute numbers are so high that the frame rate remains exceptionally smooth even at 4K.

The Medium preset shows a similar trend, with 267.9 FPS at 1080p dropping to 194 FPS at 1440p and 124.4 FPS at 4K, a 54% reduction. Interestingly, the Ultra preset has the smallest relative drop of 53% (from 141.8 FPS to 67 FPS), but it also starts from the lowest baseline. The data suggests that resolution scaling is nearly linear for this combo, with each step up in resolution costing roughly 25-30% of the frame rate. However, the 1080p to 1440p transition at High settings (220.9 to 161.2 FPS, a 27% drop) is slightly steeper than the 1440p to 4K transition (161.2 to 99.3 FPS, a 38% drop), indicating that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and shading capabilities are being taxed more aggressively as pixel count increases. The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth appear sufficient for 4K, but the 48.66 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the clear bottleneck at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 455 out of 1580 tested combinations places it in the 71st percentile of all systems tested for Undisputed. This is a strong showing, but the rank is notably lower than what the GPU’s individual percentile would suggest. The Radeon RX 9070 XT sits at the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, while the Core i5-12400 is at the 77th percentile among all CPUs. The delta between the combo rank and the GPU’s percentile implies that the CPU is holding back the system in some scenarios, particularly at lower resolutions where the frame rates exceed 200 FPS.

The data shows that the combo outperforms a significant majority of tested systems, but it does not crack the top 25% of all combinations. This is likely due to the i5-12400’s position in the CPU hierarchy; its average benchmark score of 19850 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-9700 (19831, a 0.1% delta) and just 0.2% behind the Core i7-8700. The i5-12400’s 6 cores and 12 threads are adequate for a sports title like Undisputed, but the 3DMark 16-thread score of 5873 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15935 indicate that it cannot fully feed the RX 9070 XT at 1080p. At 4K, the combo’s rank would likely improve, as the GPU becomes the dominant factor, but the overall rank reflects the average across all tested resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the star of this pairing, and its specifications explain why it drives such high frame rates. With a boost clock of 2970 MHz and a game clock of 2400 MHz, the GPU’s RDNA 4.0 architecture delivers 48.66 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for Undisputed’s textures and geometry at 4K. The 4096 shading units and 128 ROPs are well-matched to the game’s rendering demands, as evidenced by the 380.2 GPixel/s pixel rate.

The GPU’s benchmark results further contextualize its performance. A Passmark G3D score of 26795 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 7260 place it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. However, its nearest rivals are surprisingly modest: the AMD Radeon Pro 575 (39703 average score, a -0.1% delta) and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (39568, a 0.2% delta). This suggests that the RX 9070 XT is a specialized performer, excelling in gaming workloads but not necessarily in compute-heavy tasks. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 160317 and Vulkan score of 184026 are strong, but the Passmark DirectX 12 score of just 78 is notably low, which may indicate driver overhead or architectural quirks that affect certain workloads.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves in Undisputed?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 375.4, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with any settings preset?

A: Yes, all four presets at 3840x2160 exceed 60 FPS, with High at 99.3 FPS, Medium at 124.4 FPS, Low at 173.5 FPS, and even Ultra at 67 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in multi-threaded performance?

A: The Core i5-12400’s average benchmark score of 19850 is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-9700 and 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-8700.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth and how does it affect 4K performance?

A: The Radeon RX 9070 XT has a memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s from its 16 GB GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, which supports the 99.3 FPS average at 4K High.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the CPU becomes more relevant, as the i5-12400’s 6 cores and 12 threads may limit frame rates, though the GPU still delivers 220.9 FPS at High settings.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank among tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 455 out of 1580 tested combinations for Undisputed, placing it in the upper third of all systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all configurations. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 220.9 FPS on High, 267.9 FPS on Medium, 375.4 FPS on Low, and 141.8 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, these figures become 161.2 FPS on High, 194 FPS on Medium, 268.6 FPS on Low, and 101.7 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the averages are 99.3 FPS on High, 124.4 FPS on Medium, 173.5 FPS on Low, and 67 FPS on Ultra.

The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows a consistent pattern: Low is roughly 70% faster than Ultra at 1080p (375.4 vs 141.8 FPS), 64% faster at 1440p (268.6 vs 101.7 FPS), and 61% faster at 4K (173.5 vs 67 FPS). This narrowing gap at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, while at 1080p, the CPU’s ability to feed frames becomes more apparent. The High preset sits between Medium and Ultra, offering a balanced 99.3 FPS at 4K, which is the most demanding scenario that still exceeds 90 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core are typical for a mid-range desktop CPU, and its 65 W TDP makes it an efficient choice. Benchmark results show a single-thread score of 910 in 3DMark and 2249 in Cinebench R23, which are respectable but not exceptional. The multi-threaded scores are stronger, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15935 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 18747.

The CPU’s role in Undisputed is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. At 1080p, the 375.4 FPS Low preset suggests the CPU is working near its limits, as the frame rate cannot scale linearly with the GPU’s capabilities. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 4745 indicates that the 12 threads are well-utilized, but the 2-thread score of 1692 shows that single-thread performance is not a bottleneck. The CPU’s 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs is consistent with its performance in this game, where it is adequate but not dominant. The nearest rival comparison shows a 0.1% advantage over the Core i7-9700, which has two fewer cores but higher clocks, suggesting that the i5-12400’s architecture compensates for its lower core count.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, the High preset at 2560x1440 is the sweet spot, delivering 161.2 FPS while maintaining strong visual fidelity. At 4K, the High preset at 99.3 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a smooth experience above 90 FPS without the visual sacrifices of Medium or Low. Players with 1080p displays should consider the Ultra preset at 141.8 FPS, which offers the highest visual quality while still exceeding 140 FPS.

For competitive play or high refresh rate monitors, the Medium preset at 1080p delivers 267.9 FPS, which is close to the peak of most 240 Hz displays. The Low preset is only recommended for extreme frame rate targets, as it provides 375.4 FPS at 1080p and 173.5 FPS at 4K, but the visual downgrade is significant. The Ultra preset at 4K, at 67 FPS, is playable but does not take full advantage of the GPU’s capabilities, making High the better choice for 4K owners. The data clearly shows that the High preset is the most balanced option across all resolutions, with the 1440p High configuration being the best overall experience.