Undisputed

Undisputed is a sports title that scales heavily with both CPU and GPU, and the Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination delivers a wide range of frame rates depending on how you configure it. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K demands more careful settings selection. The measured results indicate this combo is best suited for competitive play at lower resolutions, but it still offers a playable experience at 4K with adjusted presets.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows clearly show that the Ultra preset is the most demanding, while the Low preset is the least demanding. For this specific combo, the sweet spot between visual quality and frame rate is the High preset. At 1920x1080, High delivers 212.6 FPS, which is more than enough for any high refresh rate monitor. At 2560x1440, High still produces a very smooth 152.6 FPS, making it the best choice for a balance of image quality and performance. The jump from Medium to High is relatively small in performance cost at 1080p (258.5 to 212.6 FPS), but the visual uplift is typically significant. If you prioritize maximum frame rates, the Low preset is the only way to break 300 FPS at 1080p, hitting 357.2 FPS. However, the Ultra preset is best avoided unless you have a 4K display and are willing to accept 65.2 FPS, which is below the 100 FPS threshold many players prefer. The data suggests that High is the most practical choice for a consistent, high-quality experience.

FAQ

Q: Can this CPU and GPU combo handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: Yes, but with limitations. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 yields an average of 65.2 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. Dropping to High at 4K increases the average to 98.5 FPS, which is a much more comfortable experience.

Q: What is the maximum frame rate this combo can achieve in Undisputed?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 357.2, which is achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This indicates the system is capable of extreme frame rates when the graphical load is minimal.

Q: How much performance is lost by moving from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 212.6 at 1080p to 152.6 at 1440p, a decrease of 60 FPS. This is a significant drop, but the 1440p result remains very high and playable.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 the limiting factor at 1080p with Low settings?

A: The data suggests it might not be. At 1080p Low, the system hits 357.2 FPS. Given the CPU's benchmark scores, it is likely that the Intel Core i5-12400 is nearing its limit at this point, as the GPU has plenty of headroom to render more frames.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to the Medium preset in terms of performance?

A: The Ultra preset is significantly more demanding. At 2560x1440, Ultra delivers 102.2 FPS, while Medium delivers 184.4 FPS. This represents a performance penalty of over 80 FPS for using the highest quality settings.

Q: What is a good target for a high refresh rate 1440p monitor?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440, which averages 152.6 FPS, is an excellent match. This will comfortably saturate a 144Hz or even a 165Hz monitor, providing a fluid experience.

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 results, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15935 and a single-core score of 2249, place it in the 77th percentile against all CPUs. This indicates strong overall performance. In Undisputed, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 357.2 FPS. This extremely high frame rate suggests the game is heavily CPU-bound in this scenario, as the RTX 3080 is more than capable of pushing far beyond this number. The processor's 18 MB of shared L3 cache and high single-thread performance help maintain high minimum frame rates in a sports game, where player physics and AI calculations are constantly being processed. The CPU's performance is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-9700, with a delta of 0.1%, indicating that in CPU-heavy scenes, this combo will perform on par with that alternative.

How This Combo Ranks

The data indicates this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 502nd out of 1580 tested combos for Undisputed. This places it in the top third of all possible pairings, which is a strong showing. The ranking reflects that this is a well-balanced pairing for this title, capable of delivering high frame rates without significant bottlenecks. The GPU, which sits in the 80th percentile of all GPUs, is a powerful component, but it is paired with a CPU that is also in the 77th percentile. This balance means that the system's overall performance is strong, but it is not at the very top tier that would be occupied by more expensive, higher-core-count processors paired with flagship GPUs. The combo's rank suggests it will handle Undisputed with ease at most settings, but it might not be the absolute best choice for those seeking the highest possible 4K Ultra frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and expected trend: performance degrades as resolution increases. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 212.6 at 1080p to 152.6 at 1440p, and further to 98.5 at 4K. This represents a 54% drop in frame rate from 1080p to 4K. This scaling pattern indicates that the game becomes more GPU-bound as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU is more likely to be the limiting factor, as the GPU is not being fully utilized. However, at 4K, the RTX 3080's workload increases dramatically, and its performance becomes the primary constraint. This is a classic sign of a balanced system where the CPU's limits are only reached at very high frame rates, while the GPU's limits are reached at high resolutions. The fact that the 4K High preset (98.5 FPS) is still playable shows that the RTX 3080 is a capable 4K card for this game, but you will need to sacrifice the Ultra preset to get a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Here is the complete set of measured average FPS results for this combo, organized by resolution and settings.

1920x1080:

• Low: 357.2 FPS
• Medium: 258.5 FPS
• High: 212.6 FPS
• Ultra: 136.0 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 259.8 FPS
• Medium: 184.4 FPS
• High: 152.6 FPS
• Ultra: 102.2 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 163.7 FPS
• Medium: 115.9 FPS
• High: 98.5 FPS
• Ultra: 65.2 FPS

Across all resolutions, the Low preset provides a significant performance lead over the Medium preset. For example, at 1440p, Low is 75.4 FPS faster than Medium. The gap between Medium and High is smaller but still noticeable, while the jump to Ultra comes with the largest performance penalty. At 4K, the Ultra preset is the only one that drops below 100 FPS, solidifying the High preset as the recommended choice for 4K gaming on this hardware.