Undisputed

Undisputed is a demanding boxing sim, and the data for the Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combo shows a wide performance gulf between resolution presets. At 1080p, the system is clearly CPU-bound at lower settings, with frame rates scaling dramatically. Moving from Low to Ultra at 1920x2160 drops the average from 288.5 FPS to 108.6 FPS, a massive 62% reduction. This indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is rarely the limiting factor, especially on Low, where the headroom suggests the processor is doing most of the heavy lifting.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the pattern continues but the GPU begins to assert itself more. The Low preset still delivers a very high 206.3 FPS, but the gap between Low and Ultra narrows to a 61% drop (from 206.3 to 79.6 FPS). This is still a CPU-heavy scenario, but the 1440p resolution is starting to load the RTX 5060's rendering pipeline. The High preset at 1440p (123.6 FPS) shows a more balanced workload, suggesting that the combination of resolution and settings is beginning to scale more predictably.

At the demanding 3840x2160 resolution, the data reveals the true nature of the bottleneck. The Low preset still manages a respectable 130.3 FPS, which is impressive, but the Ultra preset collapses to just 52.4 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is nearly a 60% drop from the 1080p Ultra score, demonstrating that the GPU's memory bandwidth and fill rate are the primary constraints at this extreme setting. The frame rate curve from 1080p to 4K is not linear; it's a steep cliff, indicating that the RTX 5060's 8 GB VRAM buffer is being saturated at 4K Ultra, causing a significant performance penalty.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data shows a clear inflection point. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS on the High preset only drops from 173.9 to 123.6, a 28.9% decrease. This is a typical scaling pattern for a system where the CPU is still providing enough throughput. However, the jump from 1440p to 4K on High is more severe, falling from 123.6 to 79 FPS, a 36% decrease. This steeper decline is the signature of the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count quadruples.

Looking at the Low preset, the scaling is even more dramatic. From 1080p Low (288.5 FPS) to 1440p Low (206.3 FPS), the drop is 28.5%, which is similar to High. But from 1440p Low to 4K Low (130.3 FPS), the drop is 36.8%. This suggests that even at Low settings, the 4K resolution is pushing the GPU's limits, as the data shows the RTX 5060's 128-bit memory bus is being taxed. The Ultra preset tells a more sobering story: 108.6 FPS at 1080p, 79.6 FPS at 1440p, and 52.4 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is below 60 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth competitive play on this hardware.

The data indicates that this combo is best suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p gaming. The 4K results are playable at Medium (96.3 FPS) and Low, but the Ultra preset is clearly beyond the GPU's capability. The limiting component at 4K Ultra is the graphics card, specifically its VRAM capacity and bandwidth, as the CPU still shows strong headroom in lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the star of this show, but it has clear limits. Its 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a moderate amount of bandwidth for a 2025 GPU, and the data suggests it is the primary constraint at 4K Ultra. The 52.4 FPS result at 4K Ultra likely reflects the card struggling to manage texture data within its 8 GB frame buffer.

Clock speeds are competitive, with a boost clock of 2497 MHz. The card's 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is substantial, but the 48 ROPS and 120 TMUs are relatively low for a modern card, which could explain the steep drop-off at higher resolutions where pixel throughput is critical. The GPU's percentile ranking of 73rd places it in the upper mid-range, and its average benchmark score of 30109 puts it neck-and-neck with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, which has a deltaPct of 0. This indicates that in synthetic tests, the RTX 5060 is a solid performer for its class.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the card is never fully utilized, as evidenced by the 288.5 FPS Low result. But at 4K, the card's memory subsystem and render output units are clearly the limiting factor. The 60% performance drop from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra (108.6 down to 52.4 FPS) is a direct consequence of the GPU's 8 GB VRAM being insufficient for Ultra textures at that resolution. This is not a CPU limitation; it's a graphics card limitation.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. With a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, it provides strong single-threaded performance, which is crucial for many sports titles. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2249 and multi-core score of 15935 confirm it is a capable processor. The data shows that at 1080p, this CPU is rarely the bottleneck, as frame rates are exceptionally high even on Low settings.

The CPU's 3dmark single-thread score of 910 and 16-thread score of 5873 indicate a well-balanced processor. In Undisputed, the game's engine appears to be well-optimized for the 6-core/12-thread layout, as the frame rates scale well with resolution until the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The 1080p Low result of 288.5 FPS is a clear sign that the CPU is not holding back the GPU in this scenario.

However, the CPU does have a role to play. The difference between 1080p Low (288.5 FPS) and 1080p Medium (206.6 FPS) shows that the game's simulation logic is still demanding. The CPU's passmark multithread score of 18747 and its percentile rank of 77th against all CPUs place it in the upper-middle tier, meaning it is more than sufficient for this game. The nearest rival for the CPU is the Intel Core i7-9700, which has a deltaPct of 0.1, indicating they perform nearly identically in synthetic loads. In practice, the i5-12400's newer architecture likely gives it an edge in game-specific physics and AI, but the data shows it is never the primary limiter at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience on this combo, the measured data points to a clear sweet spot. At 1920x1080, the High preset (173.9 FPS) is the optimal choice, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (206.6 FPS) while maintaining a frame rate well above any high-refresh-rate display's capabilities. The Ultra preset (108.6 FPS) is playable but offers diminishing returns for the performance hit.

At 2560x1440, the High preset (123.6 FPS) is the recommended starting point. It delivers a smooth experience on standard 144Hz monitors and looks significantly better than Medium (148.3 FPS). The Low preset (206.3 FPS) is only necessary for the most competitive players seeking maximum responsiveness, but the visual compromise is severe. The Ultra preset (79.6 FPS) is just above the 60 FPS threshold, making it viable for those who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate stability.

For 4K, the data suggests the Medium preset (96.3 FPS) is the best balance. It provides a playable frame rate that is well above the console experience, while the Low preset (130.3 FPS) is too visually degraded for a modern title. The High preset (79 FPS) is borderline, and the Ultra preset (52.4 FPS) should be avoided entirely, as the sub-60 FPS average will cause noticeable stutter in a fast-paced sports game. The recommendation is to stick to 1080p or 1440p for this GPU, as the 4K Ultra option is clearly beyond its design point.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 795th out of 1580 combos for Undisputed. This places it in the 50th percentile, meaning it is a strictly average performer for this game. The rank reflects a balance of CPU and GPU capabilities, and the data suggests that the GPU's 8 GB VRAM limit holds the combo back from higher rankings.

The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, has a deltaPct of 0, meaning it is a direct competitor. However, the 7700 XT typically has more VRAM, which would likely push its combo ranking higher in this game. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-9700, is also within 0.1% in synthetic benchmarks, but the i5-12400's newer architecture likely provides better in-game performance. Overall, this combo is a solid mid-range option, but it is not a top-tier performer in Undisputed due to the GPU's memory constraints.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 4K with high settings?

A: The data shows an average of 79 FPS at 4K High, which is playable but not ideal. 4K Ultra is not recommended, as it drops to 52.4 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system?

A: Based on the measured frames, 2560x1440 at High settings (123.6 FPS) offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. 1080p is also excellent, with High reaching 173.9 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 288.5, which is extremely high. This indicates the CPU is the limiting factor at this resolution, as the GPU has ample headroom.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its closest rival in this game?

A: The RTX 5060 has a deltaPct of 0 compared to the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT in synthetic benchmarks, meaning they are matched. However, the 5060's 8 GB VRAM may hurt it in 4K Ultra scenarios.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Medium averages 148.3 FPS, while Ultra averages 79.6 FPS. This is a 46% performance drop for the higher preset.

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

A: The data shows that 4K Ultra (52.4 FPS) is the only preset where performance collapses, suggesting the 8 GB frame buffer is exhausted. At lower resolutions and settings, 8 GB is sufficient.