Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake family, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. In this configuration, the CPU's role is to feed frames to the GPU, and the measured results suggest it does so without becoming a bottleneck. The processor's multi-threaded capability, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989, provides ample headroom for the game's simulation and physics logic, which typically scales with core count. While the single-thread score of 2257 in Cinebench R23 is solid, the game's engine appears to leverage the parallel throughput effectively, as frame rates scale dramatically with resolution and graphical load.

The i5-12400 sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18683. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7643, which scores 18697 and is only 0.1% faster, and the Intel Core i7-1355U at 18730, which is 0.3% faster. It also edges out the Intel Core i3-14100F, which scores 18519 and is 0.9% slower, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330, which is 0.7% faster at 18811. The performance deltas are minimal, indicating that the i5-12400 offers competitive processing power in its segment. In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache help maintain low latency for game logic, but the data indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences across settings and resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 7680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs, with a boost clock of 2610 MHz. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus delivers 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for high-resolution textures and effects. The GPU's raw compute power is substantial, with an FP32 throughput of 40.09 TFLOPS, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, making it well-suited for modern sports titles. The RTX 4070 Ti ranks at the 84th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44795.

The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher settings and resolutions. At 1080p Low, the average frame rate reaches 439 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 77 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU's rendering load increases significantly with resolution, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom. Compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4070 Ti is 0.8% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (score 45152) and 1.3% slower than the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (score 45384). It is 1.6% faster than the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (score 44075) and 1.7% faster than the Intel Arc A730M (score 45592). These deltas are small, confirming that the RTX 4070 Ti is a high-tier performer. Its 60 ray tracing cores and 240 tensor cores are present, but in this game, the standard rasterization performance, as measured by the Passmark G3D score of 31624, is what drives the high frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound workload. At 1080p with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 316 FPS, with a minimum of 269 and a maximum of 363. Moving to 1440p Medium, the average drops to 228 FPS, a 27.8% reduction, while the minimum falls to 194 and the maximum to 263. At 4K Medium, the average further declines to 144 FPS, with a minimum of 123 and a maximum of 166. This indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU's performance is sufficient to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K is more pronounced at higher settings. At High settings, the frame rate drops from 262 FPS at 1080p to 189 FPS at 1440p (a 27.9% decrease), and then to 120 FPS at 4K (a 36.5% decrease from 1440p). At Ultra settings, the drop is even steeper: from 168 FPS at 1080p to 122 FPS at 1440p (a 27.4% decrease), and then to 77 FPS at 4K (a 36.9% decrease). The Low setting shows the largest absolute numbers, with 439 FPS at 1080p, 317 FPS at 1440p, and 201 FPS at 4K, but the percentage drops are similar. The data suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti is the limiting component, as the CPU's frame delivery is not the constraint; otherwise, the frame rates would plateau regardless of resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results indicate that the Medium preset offers the best balance of performance and visual fidelity, as it provides a substantial frame rate boost over High settings while maintaining playable performance at all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the average frame rate is 316 FPS, which is 54 FPS higher than High and only 123 FPS lower than Low. This suggests that Medium settings are well-optimized for the engine, delivering a smooth experience without the steep performance cost of Ultra. At 1440p Medium, the average is 228 FPS, which is still well above the refresh rate of most monitors, and at 4K Medium, the average is 144 FPS, which is suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

For players seeking the highest visual quality, Ultra settings are viable at 1080p and 1440p, with average frame rates of 168 FPS and 122 FPS respectively. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 77 FPS, which may be below the target for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays. The High preset offers a middle ground, with 120 FPS at 4K, which is still smooth but shows a significant drop from Medium. The Low preset is only recommended for maximum frame rates, as it pushes the average to 439 FPS at 1080p, but the visual trade-offs are likely too severe for most users. Based on the measured rows, Medium is the recommended preset for a consistent experience across all resolutions, as it provides the best combination of frame rate and graphical quality.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: The average frame rate at 2560x1440 with High settings is 189 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded in the data.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A730M?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44795, which is 1.7% higher than the Intel Arc A730M's score of 45592, indicating the RTX 4070 Ti is slightly slower in this comparison.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 77 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400 a bottleneck at 1080p Low settings?

A: No, the data shows an average frame rate of 439 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating the CPU is not limiting performance, as the GPU is still able to render at very high speeds.

Q: What is the performance delta between the i5-12400 and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683, which is 0.7% slower than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330's score of 18811.

Q: What is the maximum frame rate recorded at 4K Medium settings?

A: The maximum frame rate at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 166 FPS, with an average of 144 FPS and a minimum of 123 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 439 FPS on Low, 316 FPS on Medium (min 269, max 363), 262 FPS on High, and 168 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows the only recorded variance at this resolution, with a 94 FPS spread between minimum and maximum. At 2560x1440, the averages are 317 FPS on Low, 228 FPS on Medium (min 194, max 263), 189 FPS on High, and 122 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset again shows a variance of 69 FPS, indicating some frame pacing inconsistency. At 3840x2160, the averages are 201 FPS on Low, 144 FPS on Medium (min 123, max 166), 120 FPS on High, and 77 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K has a 43 FPS variance, which is the smallest of the three resolutions, suggesting more stable performance at higher resolutions.

The data shows that the RTX 4070 Ti is capable of delivering high frame rates in Undisputed, with the 1080p Low setting achieving nearly 440 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent across resolutions, with Ultra settings typically reducing frame rates by about 60-70% compared to Low. For example, at 1080p, the drop from Low to Ultra is 271 FPS, while at 4K, it is 124 FPS. This indicates that the GPU's workload increases proportionally with settings, and the i5-12400 is not a limiting factor in any configuration tested. The frame rate data also reveals that the Medium preset provides a significant performance boost over High, with a 54 FPS increase at 1080p, a 39 FPS increase at 1440p, and a 24 FPS increase at 4K, making it the most efficient setting for this hardware combination.