Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti pairing delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Undisputed, with the data showing that resolution scaling behaves almost exactly as expected for a mid-range setup. The measured frame rates reveal a system that is clearly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet retains enough headroom at 1080p to suggest the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, indicating a graphics-card-limited configuration. At High settings, the transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 reduces average frame rate from 138.8 FPS to 98.6 FPS, a 29% decline. Pushing further to 3840x2160 yields 60.7 FPS, which is 56% lower than the 1080p result. This scaling pattern—roughly halving performance from 1080p to 4K—is the signature of a GPU operating at its bandwidth and shading limits rather than a CPU bottleneck.

The Low settings row confirms this interpretation. At 1920x1080 with Low presets, the combo produces 226.9 FPS, while the same settings at 4K drop to 104.6 FPS. The fact that 4K Low still exceeds 100 FPS demonstrates that the RTX 3060 Ti has substantial compute headroom when pixel count is the primary constraint. However, the gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is enormous: 104.6 FPS versus 41 FPS. That 63.6 FPS difference suggests the game’s Ultra preset introduces effects that disproportionately tax the GPU’s 8 GB frame buffer and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth.

At 1440p, the scaling is more forgiving. Medium settings deliver 118.6 FPS, while High yields 98.6 FPS, and Ultra still manages 62.7 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is particularly telling—it sits just above the 4K High figure of 60.7 FPS, meaning the resolution jump costs more than the preset jump at this tier. The 1080p results show the CPU’s limits beginning to emerge: Low settings reach 226.9 FPS, but the jump from Low to Medium (164.7 FPS) is a 27% drop, while the jump from Medium to High (138.8 FPS) is only 16%. This diminishing penalty suggests the i5-12400’s six cores and twelve threads are starting to matter as frame rates climb past 150 FPS.

GPU Role

The RTX 3060 Ti’s specifications fully explain the measured behavior. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for 1440p High but strained by 4K Ultra. The 41 FPS average at 4K Ultra indicates the frame buffer is likely spilling over, forcing the GPU to manage memory pressure rather than raw shading work. The card’s 4864 shading units and 152 texture mapping units are well-suited to a sports title like Undisputed, which relies on character models and arena geometry rather than vast open worlds.

Clock behavior reinforces the GPU-bound narrative. The base clock of 1410 MHz and boost clock of 1665 MHz are modest by current standards, yet the card still achieves 226.9 FPS at 1080p Low. This suggests the Ampere architecture’s 16.20 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is more than sufficient for the game’s rendering load. The pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 253.1 GTexel/s are the metrics that matter most at 4K, and the scaling data shows they hit a wall between High and Ultra settings.

The GPU’s benchmark scores place it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 25120. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (25180, -0.2%), the AMD Radeon RX 6600 (25235, -0.5%), and the AMD Radeon 890M (25246, -0.5%). These deltas are negligible—all within 0.7% of the RTX 3060 Ti’s average—meaning the card is effectively tied with those competitors in synthetic workloads. In Undisputed specifically, the 1080p High result of 138.8 FPS shows the card can comfortably drive high-refresh displays at mainstream resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing ranks 1179 out of 1580 total combos for Undisputed. That places it in the bottom quarter of all tested systems, which might seem surprising given the strong absolute frame rates. The rank reflects the fact that many tested combos pair higher-end CPUs with more powerful GPUs, and the i5-12400’s 77th percentile CPU score (average benchmark 19850) is dragged down by the 69th percentile GPU score.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are telling. The Intel Core i7-9700 scores 19831 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-8700 scores 19894 (-0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 19928 (-0.4%). The deltaPct values are all under 0.5%, meaning the i5-12400 is statistically tied with these very different processors—some older, some far more expensive—in overall benchmark average. This indicates the 12400’s 18 MB shared L3 cache and 2.50 GHz base clock (4.40 GHz boost) provide enough single-thread performance to keep up with much pricier silicon in this game’s engine.

The combo rank of 1179 out of 1580 is more a reflection of the GPU’s mid-range status than any deficiency in the pairing. The RTX 3060 Ti’s end-of-life production status and 2020 release date mean it is outclassed by newer cards in the database, but within its own tier, the measured FPS results show it delivers playable performance at 4K and excellent performance at 1440p. The ranking also implies that roughly 25% of tested combos perform worse, which aligns with the 1080p Low result of 226.9 FPS—a figure that many older or lower-tier GPUs cannot reach.

Settings Recommendations

For 4K displays, High settings are the sweet spot. The measured 60.7 FPS average is right at the threshold for smooth gameplay in a sports title, and the jump to Ultra drops to 41 FPS, which is likely to feel stuttery during fast-paced boxing animations. Medium at 4K offers 76.3 FPS, providing a 26% improvement over High while sacrificing some visual fidelity—a reasonable trade for those who prioritize frame rate over shadows and reflections.

At 1440p, High is the clear recommendation. The 98.6 FPS average provides ample headroom above 60 FPS, and the visual upgrade from Medium (118.6 FPS) is noticeable in character detail and arena lighting. Ultra at 1440p yields 62.7 FPS, which is playable but leaves little margin for drops during intense gameplay. For 1080p users, High at 138.8 FPS is ideal for 144 Hz monitors, while Medium at 164.7 FPS suits 165 Hz panels. Low settings at 1080p (226.9 FPS) are only advisable for competitive play where maximum frame rate outweighs all visual considerations.

The data indicates that the RTX 3060 Ti cannot sustain Ultra at any resolution without dropping below 90 FPS. The 1080p Ultra result of 87.5 FPS is the only Ultra preset above 60 FPS, but it still falls short of the High preset’s 138.8 FPS. Given that the visual difference between High and Ultra in sports titles is often subtle, the performance cost is not justified. Stick with High for the best balance across all resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 4K?*

A: Yes, but only at High settings, which produce 60.7 FPS. Ultra at 4K drops to 41 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: 2560x1440 with High settings yields 98.6 FPS, offering a strong balance between visual quality and frame rate. The 1440p Medium setting provides 118.6 FPS if you prefer extra headroom.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400 a bottleneck in this game?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 226.9 FPS, suggesting the CPU is not a limiting factor until frame rates exceed 200 FPS. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as shown by the 60.7 FPS High result.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti compare to its closest rivals?

A: Its average benchmark score of 25120 is within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 (25235) and the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (25180), making them effectively equivalent in synthetic tests.

Q: What settings should I use for a 144 Hz monitor?

A: At 1080p, High settings deliver 138.8 FPS, close to 144 Hz. For a 1440p 144 Hz panel, you would need to use Low settings (164.4 FPS) to fully saturate the refresh rate.

Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: Yes, at 1080p and 1440p, all presets maintain playable frame rates. At 4K Ultra, the 41 FPS result suggests VRAM or bandwidth limitations, but 4K High (60.7 FPS) remains viable with 8 GB.