Undisputed

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Undisputed with the Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B370 shows a clear and steep performance drop as resolution climbs. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 115 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 83 FPS, a 32 FPS reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 52 FPS. This pattern indicates that the graphics workload scales aggressively with pixel count, which is expected for a sports title with detailed character models and ring environments.

Looking at the High preset, the scaling is equally pronounced. At 1080p High, the average is 68 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 49 FPS. At 4K High, it bottoms out at 31 FPS. The delta between 1080p and 1440p is 19 FPS, and between 1440p and 4K is another 18 FPS. This near-linear decline suggests that the system is not CPU-limited at these settings; instead, the GPU is the primary constraint.

The Medium preset tells a similar story. At 1080p Medium, the average is 83 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average is 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 38 FPS, with a minimum of 32 FPS and a maximum of 43 FPS. The consistency of the minimum-to-maximum spread at each resolution suggests stable frame pacing, but the averages themselves show that 4K is a heavy lift for this hardware.

Ultra settings are the most demanding. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 44 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 32 FPS. At 4K Ultra, it falls to 20 FPS. These numbers indicate that Ultra is not playable at 4K, and even at 1440p it hovers near the edge of acceptable performance. The data suggests that the limiting component at 4K is unequivocally the GPU, as the CPU has ample headroom based on its multi-threaded scores. At 1080p Low, the 115 FPS result shows the CPU can push high frame rates when the GPU is less burdened, but the rapid falloff with resolution confirms the GPU is the bottleneck for this pairing.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process. It has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units, along with 10 ray tracing cores. The base clock is 300 MHz, with a boost clock of 2400 MHz. Its memory is system shared, meaning it draws from the main system RAM, with bandwidth described as system dependent. This is a fundamental limitation for high-resolution gaming, as shared memory bandwidth is typically far below what discrete GPUs offer.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role is evident from the measured FPS. At 1080p Low, the 115 FPS average shows the GPU can handle the game when texture and shading demands are minimized. However, at 4K Ultra, the 20 FPS average indicates the GPU is overwhelmed. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, but these theoretical figures do not translate to playable 4K performance in this title. The FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS, which places it in a very low percentile among all GPUs — the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1184, putting it in the 5th percentile. This is a stark indicator of its limited raw compute power.

The GPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores are older, low-end parts: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with an average score of 1186 (0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 1190 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 1192 (0.7% higher). The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% lower. These comparisons underscore that the Arc B370 is not a gaming-oriented part; it is an integrated graphics unit designed for basic display output, not for heavy rendering loads.

The 25 W TDP and IGP slot width confirm this is not a discrete card. In Undisputed, the GPU role is to provide a baseline experience at lower resolutions and settings. The data shows that at 1080p Low, it achieves a smooth 115 FPS, which is adequate for a sports game. But at 4K, every preset falls below 60 FPS, with Ultra dropping to 20 FPS. The shared memory architecture is likely a contributing factor, as the system-dependent bandwidth cannot keep up with the data demands of 4K textures and geometry.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank for this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B370 in Undisputed is 2592 out of 2813 tested combinations. This places it in the bottom 8% of all combos tested for this game. The rank reflects the GPU's severe limitation; the CPU is a capable mid-range part, but the integrated graphics drag the overall performance down significantly.

To put this in context, the CPU itself performs well in general benchmarks. The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks include the AMD EPYC 7643 with an average score of 18697 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-1355U at 18730 (0.3% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 at 18811 (0.7% higher), and the Intel Core i3-14100F at 18519 (0.9% lower). This shows the CPU is a solid performer for its class. However, the GPU's percentile is only 5th, meaning 95% of GPUs tested perform better in synthetic benchmarks. This mismatch is reflected in the combo rank.

The fact that this combo ranks so low despite a decent CPU indicates that the game's performance is almost entirely GPU-bound. The data supports this: the FPS numbers scale almost linearly with resolution and settings, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see diminishing returns at higher resolutions, but instead we see consistent proportional drops. The combo rank of 2592 out of 2813 is a warning to any potential user that this configuration is not suitable for Undisputed beyond the most modest settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo in Undisputed is at 1080p with Low settings. The average of 115 FPS provides a smooth, responsive experience that is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum FPS is not listed for Low, but the average is high enough that frame drops are unlikely to be noticeable in a sports title where pacing is important.

If the user insists on higher visual fidelity, 1080p Medium is a viable option with an average of 83 FPS and a minimum of 70 FPS. This still maintains a playable frame rate, and the minimum of 70 FPS ensures no significant stutter during intense gameplay moments. The 1080p High preset drops to 68 FPS average, which is acceptable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

At 1440p, the only advisable option is Low settings, which delivers 83 FPS average. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 60 FPS, but the minimum of 51 FPS suggests occasional dips below the threshold for smooth play. The High preset at 1440p averages 49 FPS, which is borderline, and Ultra drops to 32 FPS, which is not recommended.

At 4K, no preset is truly playable. The Low preset averages 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, and the Medium preset averages 38 FPS with a minimum of 32 FPS. High and Ultra at 4K average 31 FPS and 20 FPS respectively, which are not suitable for a competitive or immersive experience. The data clearly indicates that 4K should be avoided entirely with this combo.

The best experience per the measured rows is 1080p Low, as it provides the highest average FPS and the smoothest gameplay. For users who prioritize visuals over raw frame rate, 1080p Medium is the second-best choice, offering a balanced trade-off with a minimum of 70 FPS. No preset at 1440p or 4K can match the smoothness of 1080p Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

• Low: 115 FPS average
• Medium: 83 FPS average, 70 FPS minimum, 95 FPS maximum
• High: 68 FPS average
• Ultra: 44 FPS average

The 1080p Low result is the highest FPS recorded for this combo in any configuration, showing that the CPU can drive high frame rates when the GPU is not overburdened. The Medium preset shows a spread of 25 FPS between minimum and maximum, indicating some variability but still within an acceptable range. The High preset drops to 68 FPS, and Ultra falls to 44 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold.

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 83 FPS average
• Medium: 60 FPS average, 51 FPS minimum, 69 FPS maximum
• High: 49 FPS average
• Ultra: 32 FPS average

The 1440p Low result matches the 1080p Medium average, showing that the resolution increase demands a similar performance cost to raising settings. The Medium preset at 1440p has a minimum of 51 FPS, which is close to the edge of acceptable. The High preset at 49 FPS is marginal, and Ultra at 32 FPS is not playable.

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 52 FPS average
• Medium: 38 FPS average, 32 FPS minimum, 43 FPS maximum
• High: 31 FPS average
• Ultra: 20 FPS average

The 4K results are uniformly poor. The Low preset at 52 FPS is the only one above 50, but it is still below the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset has a minimum of 32 FPS, which will cause noticeable hitches. High and Ultra are effectively unplayable.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each increase in resolution or settings tier reduces the average FPS by a proportional amount. This is the hallmark of a GPU-bound system, where the integrated graphics cannot keep up with the pixel and shading demands.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It is built on the Alder Lake architecture, using a 10 nm process. The cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and has 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. This is a capable mid-range CPU for gaming, as evidenced by its benchmark scores.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and AI, while the GPU handles rendering. The measured FPS data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 115 FPS, which is a high frame rate that would require a reasonably strong CPU. The single-thread performance is solid, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 910 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2257. The multi-threaded performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 8564.

The CPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD EPYC 7643 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-1355U (0.3% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (0.7% higher), and the Intel Core i3-14100F (0.9% lower). These are all within a narrow band, showing that the i5-12400 is a solid performer relative to its peers. The 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs further confirms its capability.

However, in this specific combo, the CPU's performance is wasted due to the GPU bottleneck. The data shows that at 4K, the FPS drops to 20 at Ultra, which is far below what the CPU could theoretically drive. If the GPU were more powerful, the CPU could likely sustain higher frame rates at 1080p, as the 115 FPS Low result indicates. The CPU has 12 threads, which is sufficient for modern sports games that typically use fewer than 8 threads, and the boost clock of 4.40 GHz provides strong single-thread performance for game logic.

In summary, the CPU is more than adequate for Undisputed, but the integrated GPU holds the system back. The measured FPS at 1080p Low demonstrates the CPU's potential, but the overall experience is constrained by the GPU's 5th percentile performance. For users considering this combo, the CPU is a strong foundation, but the GPU is the clear weak link.