Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Undisputed, making it a top-tier combination for this sports title. The data shows this combo ranks 41st out of 2813 tested configurations, placing it in the top 1.5% of all hardware pairings for this game. This pairing leverages a high-end 32 GB GPU with a mid-range 6-core processor, and the benchmark results reveal a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions but shows signs of CPU limitation at 1080p. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, the roles of each component, and provides practical settings recommendations based solely on the available data.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Undisputed?*

A: The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 41st out of 2813 tested hardware configurations for this game. This places the pairing in the top percentile of all recorded combinations.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 5090 D than its closest rivals according to benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77712. It is 1.1% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (score 76904) and 1.6% slower than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (score 78940). It trails the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB by 2.1% and the 16 GB version by 2.4%.

Q: What is the performance difference between the i5-12400 and its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683. It is effectively tied with the AMD EPYC 7643 (18697, -0.1%) and the Intel Core i7-1355U (18730, -0.3%). It is 0.7% slower than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 and 0.9% faster than the Intel Core i3-14100F.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D have enough video memory for this game?

A: Yes, the RTX 5090 D comes with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus. This is an enormous amount of VRAM that far exceeds the requirements of Undisputed, ensuring that memory capacity is not a bottleneck at any resolution or settings level tested.

Q: What are the clock speeds of the CPU and GPU in this configuration?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D has a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz.

Q: Is this a good combo for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p?

A: Yes. The measured FPS at 2560x1440 ranges from a minimum of 160 FPS on Ultra settings to a maximum of 418 FPS on Low settings. Even at the highest quality preset, the average FPS of 160 is well above the standard 144 Hz refresh rate threshold for smooth gameplay.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this system for Undisputed, and its specifications show why. The GPU features 21760 shading units and 680 tensor cores, backed by a massive 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for the game's assets, meaning the GPU's raw compute power, rated at 104.8 TFLOPS FP32, is the primary driver of performance.

The GPU's clock speeds are also a key factor. With a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, the card maintains high throughput. This is reflected in its benchmark scores, where it achieved a Passmark G3D score of 44065 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14326. In the context of Undisputed, the data shows that the GPU's capability is so high that it can push frame rates to 540 FPS at 1080p Low settings.

However, its performance relative to its nearest rivals is surprisingly close. The benchmark data shows that the RTX 5090 D is only 1.1% faster than an AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT and actually 1.6% slower than an AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT in average benchmark scores. This suggests that while the RTX 5090 D is a powerful card, its actual performance in this specific game may be limited by other factors, such as the CPU or driver overhead, preventing it from fully stretching its legs compared to mobile-class GPUs in synthetic tests.

The GPU's role becomes more critical as resolution increases. At 4K, the demand on the GPU's pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s increases dramatically. The data confirms this, as the frame rate drops significantly from 1080p to 4K at every settings level, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The 32 GB VRAM capacity means that even at 4K Ultra, there is no risk of running out of memory, which is a common issue with lower-capacity cards in other titles.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K, which is classic evidence of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p, the average frame rates are exceptionally high, ranging from 222 FPS on Ultra to 540 FPS on Low. When moving to 1440p, these numbers drop significantly. For example, at High settings, the average FPS falls from 344 at 1080p to 249 at 1440p, a 27.6% decrease. At 4K, the drop is even more severe, with the High settings average falling to 157 FPS, which is a 54.4% decrease from the 1080p result.

This scaling pattern indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data at lower resolutions, but the GPU's workload increases exponentially with pixel count. The most dramatic example is at Low settings, where the frame rate drops from 540 FPS at 1080p to 418 FPS at 1440p (a 22.6% drop) and then to 264 FPS at 4K (a 51.1% drop from 1080p). The frame rate drop from 1440p to 4K at Low settings is 36.8%, which is a larger percentage drop than the drop from 1080p to 1440p, showing the increasing pressure on the GPU at higher resolutions.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the system may be partially CPU-limited, as the frame rates are extremely high but the scaling from 1080p to 1440p is not perfectly linear. At 4K, the GPU is undoubtedly the bottleneck, as the frame rates are still high but the percentage drop from lower resolutions is substantial. The fact that the RTX 5090 D, with its 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 compute power, cannot maintain a stable 4K Ultra experience at high refresh rates (101 FPS average) highlights the demanding nature of the game's Ultra preset. The scaling shows that for maximum frame rates, 1080p is the target, but for a balanced visual experience, 1440p offers a strong compromise between the high FPS of 1080p and the visual fidelity of 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data is directly measured for the Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination in Undisputed.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the configuration delivers its highest frame rates:

• Low: Average FPS of 540.
• Medium: Average FPS of 416, with a minimum of 354 and a maximum of 478.
• High: Average FPS of 344.
• Ultra: Average FPS of 222.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance remains very high but drops from the 1080p figures:

• Low: Average FPS of 418.
• Medium: Average FPS of 301, with a minimum of 256 and a maximum of 346.
• High: Average FPS of 249.
• Ultra: Average FPS of 160.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the GPU is pushed hardest, but the frame rates are still playable:

• Low: Average FPS of 264.
• Medium: Average FPS of 190, with a minimum of 162 and a maximum of 219.
• High: Average FPS of 157.
• Ultra: Average FPS of 101.

The data shows a consistent performance hierarchy across all resolutions: Low > Medium > High > Ultra. The gap between settings is notable. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 163 FPS, showing a massive performance cost for the highest visual quality. The Medium preset, for which we have min/max data, shows the most consistent frame times, with a 57 FPS spread at 1080p, a 90 FPS spread at 1440p, and a 57 FPS spread at 4K. This indicates that the Medium preset provides a stable experience without the extreme performance hit of the Ultra preset. The High preset offers a middle ground, with solid average FPS at all resolutions, but the lack of min/max data makes it harder to assess frame time consistency.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the High settings preset offers the best overall experience for this hardware combination. It provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining very high frame rates. At 1440p, the High preset averages 249 FPS, which is more than enough for any high-refresh-rate monitor. At 4K, the High preset averages 157 FPS, which is still above the 144 Hz threshold and provides a smooth, high-fidelity experience. The jump from Medium to High costs some performance, but the resulting average FPS at 1440p (249) and 4K (157) are both excellent.

For players who prioritize the absolute highest visual fidelity, the Ultra preset is an option, but it comes with a significant performance cost. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops the average FPS to 101, which is still playable but may not be ideal for competitive or fast-paced play. At 1440p, the Ultra preset delivers 160 FPS, which is a better target for high-refresh-rate gaming. The data suggests that the Ultra preset is best suited for 1440p gaming, where it can still push past the 144 FPS mark.

The Medium preset is the most conservative recommendation for those who want to ensure maximum frame rates. At 1080p, it averages 416 FPS, and at 1440p, it averages 301 FPS. The min/max data for the Medium preset shows a stable frame time distribution, making it a reliable choice for competitive play where every millisecond counts. The Low preset offers the highest possible frame rates (540 FPS at 1080p, 418 FPS at 1440p), but the visual quality is likely too poor for most players to enjoy. The sweet spot for this system is the High preset at 1440p, which balances the large visual improvements over Medium with the high frame rates that the components can deliver.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It has a 65 W TDP and features 18 MB of shared L3 cache. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989 and a single-core score of 2257, place it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-14100F, is only 0.9% slower, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is 0.7% faster, indicating that the i5-12400 is a solid mid-range performer.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's role is to feed the RTX 5090 D with draw calls and game logic. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 540 FPS, which is an exceptionally high frame rate. This suggests that the CPU's single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 910 and Passmark single-thread score of 3456, is strong enough to handle the game's physics and AI calculations at high speed. However, the scaling pattern from 1080p to 1440p and 4K indicates that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

At 1080p, the frame rate is so high that it is plausible the CPU is nearing its limit. The fact that the RTX 5090 D is only 1.1% faster than an AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT in synthetic benchmarks, yet delivers 540 FPS at 1080p Low, suggests that the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's demands. The CPU's 12 threads and 4.40 GHz boost clock are sufficient for the game's multi-threaded aspects, as indicated by its 3dmark_16_threads score of 5873. However, the 0.7% deficit to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 and the 0.3% deficit to the Intel Core i7-1355U suggest that there are slightly faster options, but the difference is negligible in real-world gaming, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU dominates. The CPU's performance is adequate to avoid being a major limiting factor in this configuration, as the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings is exceptionally high.