Undisputed

FAQ

Q: What is the measured performance of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combo in Undisputed at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo produces an average of 308 FPS on Low settings, 221 FPS on Medium, 183 FPS on High, and 118 FPS on Ultra. This indicates the system is heavily GPU-bound at this resolution, with the RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth being more than sufficient for the game's demands.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 17208, placing it 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (17083), 1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (17037), and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon HD 7970M (17019). It trails the NVIDIA Tesla K40c (17468) by 1.5%, though that card is not a direct gaming counterpart.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested combinations in Undisputed?

A: The combo ranks 1591 out of 3718 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. This percentile position reflects that while the RTX 3070 is a strong 1440p-class GPU, the i5-12400's 6 cores and 12 threads provide adequate but not exceptional CPU headroom for this title.

Q: What are the key clock specifications of the Intel Core i5-12400 and RTX 3070?

A: The i5-12400 has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with 6 cores and 12 threads. The RTX 3070 has a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1725 MHz, with 5888 shading units and 46 RT cores.

Q: How does performance scale when moving from 1080p to 1440p on High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 183 at 1080p to 132 at 1440p, a 27.9% reduction. This scaling suggests the GPU is becoming more stressed, but the RTX 3070 still maintains well above 60 FPS, indicating the combo remains viable for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming in Undisputed.

Q: What memory configuration does the RTX 3070 use and how does it impact 4K performance?

A: The RTX 3070 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 54 FPS, suggesting the 8 GB capacity is sufficient for this game's requirements at that resolution, but the GPU's compute throughput (20.31 TFLOPS FP32) becomes the limiting factor.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 serves as the primary rendering engine in this combo, and the measured FPS data across all settings clearly demonstrates its dominance in Undisputed. The GPU's Ampere architecture, built on Samsung's 8 nm process, packs 17,400 million transistors into a 392 mm² die. With 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, the RTX 3070 delivers a pixel rate of 165.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 317.4 GTexel/s. These specifications translate into raw throughput of 20.31 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, which is the primary metric for traditional rasterization workloads.

The memory subsystem of the RTX 3070 is a critical factor in its performance. The 8 GB GDDR6 frame buffer runs at an effective speed of 14 Gbps across a 256-bit bus, yielding 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. In Undisputed, this bandwidth proves adequate even at 4K resolutions. At 3840x2160, the combo achieves 84 FPS on High settings and 101 FPS on Medium, indicating the memory bandwidth is not a bottleneck at these settings. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 54 FPS, suggesting that the combination of increased shading complexity and memory pressure begins to strain the GPU's capabilities.

The RTX 3070's boost clock of 1725 MHz, up from a 1500 MHz base, allows the GPU to dynamically scale its performance based on thermal and power headroom. The 220 W TDP and dual-slot cooler design are consistent with this performance class. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support, including ray tracing and variable rate shading, is relevant for future titles but does not appear to be heavily utilized in Undisputed, given the sports genre's focus on character animations and arena rendering rather than complex lighting effects.

Benchmark data places the RTX 3070 at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 17208. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, scores 17083, a 0.7% difference that is within measurement noise. The GTX 690 and HD 7970M are within 1.1% but represent older architectures with significantly different feature sets. This competitive positioning explains why the RTX 3070 delivers such strong frame rates in Undisputed at 1080p and 1440p, where its 8 GB memory and 448 GB/s bandwidth are fully utilized.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 provides the computational foundation for this combo, and its 6-core, 12-thread configuration based on Alder Lake architecture is well-suited for a sports title like Undisputed. The CPU operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with the ability to scale across its 12 threads for multi-threaded workloads. The 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core ensure that game logic, physics calculations, and AI opponent decision-making have sufficient fast-access storage.

The i5-12400's benchmark results reveal its multi-threaded capabilities. In Cinebench R23, it scores 15989 in multi-core and 2257 in single-core tests. The single-core score is particularly relevant for Undisputed, where the game's main simulation thread may not fully utilize all 12 threads. The Passmark multithread score of 18747 and the 3DMark max threads score of 5890 indicate strong scaling across cores, but the 3DMark single-thread score of 910 shows that the CPU's per-core performance is more modest relative to higher-end desktop processors.

The CPU's memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5, with dual-channel configuration, provides flexibility for system builders, though the measured FPS data suggests that memory bandwidth is not a limiting factor in this game. The 65 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility make this a mainstream processor that pairs logically with the RTX 3070 in a mid-range gaming system.

In terms of competitive positioning, the i5-12400 sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18683. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697 (-0.1% delta), the Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730 (-0.3%), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811 (-0.7%), and the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519 (+0.9%). This tight grouping indicates that the i5-12400's performance is competitive with a range of both server and mobile processors, though its desktop-oriented 12-thread configuration provides consistent performance for gaming workloads.

At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 308 FPS, a figure that approaches the CPU's practical frame delivery limit. The CPU's 3DMark 2-thread score of 1692 and 4-thread score of 3012 suggest that Undisputed's primary threads are well-served by the i5-12400's architecture, allowing the RTX 3070 to operate at near-maximum utilization.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how this combo performs across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates. On Low settings, the average FPS reaches 308, which is more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate monitor. Medium settings reduce this to 221 FPS, with a minimum of 188 FPS and maximum of 255 FPS, indicating consistent frame pacing. High settings produce 183 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 118 FPS — still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, the increased pixel count begins to tax the GPU more significantly. Low settings yield 222 FPS average, Medium produces 160 FPS with a minimum of 136 FPS and maximum of 184 FPS, High delivers 132 FPS, and Ultra drops to 85 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1440p Ultra is the first configuration where the combo falls below the 100 FPS mark, though 85 FPS remains playable for most users.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 3070's 8 GB memory and 448 GB/s bandwidth are pushed harder. Low settings produce 141 FPS average, Medium achieves 101 FPS with a minimum of 86 FPS and maximum of 116 FPS, High drops to 84 FPS, and Ultra falls to 54 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 54 FPS is the only configuration in the entire dataset that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that users targeting 4K should stick to High settings or below.

The Medium preset consistently provides the most stable frame delivery across all resolutions, as evidenced by the minimum FPS data. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 188 FPS represents a 14.9% drop from the average of 221 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 136 FPS is a 15% drop from the 160 FPS average. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 86 FPS is a 14.9% drop from the 101 FPS average. This consistent variance pattern suggests that the Medium preset avoids the extreme frame time spikes that can occur on Low or Ultra settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important information about which component limits performance in Undisputed. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 183 at 1080p to 132 at 1440p (a 27.9% reduction) and then to 84 at 4K (a 36.4% reduction from 1440p). This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the number of pixels being rendered directly impacts frame rate. The RTX 3070's 20.31 TFLOPS compute throughput and 448 GB/s memory bandwidth are the determining factors here.

At Low settings, the scaling is more dramatic. The FPS drops from 308 at 1080p to 222 at 1440p (a 27.9% reduction) and then to 141 at 4K (a 36.5% reduction from 1440p). The percentage drops are nearly identical to High settings, which is unusual — typically, lower settings show a different scaling curve because the CPU becomes a larger factor at low resolutions. The fact that the scaling percentages align so closely across Low and High settings suggests that Undisputed's rendering pipeline is consistently GPU-limited even at 1080p Low.

The Medium preset, which includes minimum FPS data, provides additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the average is 221 FPS with a minimum of 188 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 160 FPS with a minimum of 136 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 101 FPS with a minimum of 86 FPS. The minimum FPS values scale proportionally with the averages, maintaining a consistent 85-86% ratio of minimum to average across all resolutions. This consistency suggests that the frame time distribution is stable, with no unexpected stuttering introduced by resolution changes.

Ultra settings show the steepest absolute drops: from 118 FPS at 1080p to 85 FPS at 1440p (a 28.0% reduction) and then to 54 FPS at 4K (a 36.5% reduction from 1440p). The 4K Ultra result of 54 FPS represents a 54.2% reduction from 1080p Ultra, which is the largest relative drop in the entire dataset. This indicates that the RTX 3070's 8 GB memory capacity may be approaching its limit at 4K Ultra, as the increased texture detail and shading complexity require more frame buffer space.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for most scenarios. At 1080p Medium, the combo delivers 221 FPS average with a minimum of 188 FPS, which is more than enough for even the most demanding high-refresh-rate displays. The 15% drop from average to minimum FPS is acceptable and indicates consistent frame delivery. At 1440p Medium, the 160 FPS average and 136 FPS minimum provide a smooth experience on 144Hz monitors, while the 4K Medium result of 101 FPS average and 86 FPS minimum remains playable on 60Hz displays.

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, Low settings at 1080p (308 FPS) or 1440p (222 FPS) are the clear choices. These configurations are ideal for competitive play, where every millisecond of input latency matters. The Low preset at 4K (141 FPS) also provides an excellent experience for users with 4K high-refresh-rate displays, though the visual compromise may be noticeable.

High settings represent a middle ground that most users will find appealing. At 1080p High, the 183 FPS average comfortably exceeds 144Hz refresh rates. At 1440p High, the 132 FPS average is suitable for 120Hz displays. At 4K High, the 84 FPS average works well for 60Hz monitors with some headroom. The High preset at 4K is the recommended configuration for users who want better visual quality without sacrificing the 60 FPS threshold.

Ultra settings should only be used at 1080p or 1440p, where the 118 FPS and 85 FPS averages respectively remain playable. At 4K Ultra, the 54 FPS average falls below the 60 FPS threshold, which can result in noticeable frame pacing issues on standard displays. Users with G-Sync or FreeSync monitors may find 4K Ultra acceptable, but for most setups, High or Medium at 4K provides a better experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combo ranks 1591 out of 3718 tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the 57th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing: the RTX 3070's strong GPU performance is matched with the i5-12400's capable 6-core, 12-thread processing power, but neither component is top-tier in its respective category.

The CPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs combine to produce a system that is stronger in CPU performance than GPU performance relative to the broader hardware landscape. This asymmetry is evident in the measured FPS data, where the combo achieves excellent results at 1080p and 1440p but struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The combo's ranking of 1591 out of 3718 indicates that there are 1590 tested combinations that perform better in Undisputed, and 2127 that perform worse. This places the combo in the upper-middle range of the database, which is consistent with the RTX 3070's position as a previous-generation high-end GPU rather than a current flagship. The i5-12400's launch MSRP of $199 and the RTX 3070's launch MSRP of 499 USD position this as a mid-range to upper-mid-range system by historical pricing standards.

Systems ranked above this combo likely feature more powerful GPUs such as the RTX 3080 or RTX 3090, or newer GPUs with better raw performance. Systems ranked below this combo may have older GPUs or CPUs with fewer cores and lower clock speeds. The tight clustering of the CPU's nearest rivals — all within 1% of the i5-12400's average benchmark score — suggests that the specific CPU choice has minimal impact on the combo's ranking, with the GPU being the primary differentiator in Undisputed's performance.