Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 580 combination delivers a playable but constrained experience in Undisputed, with benchmark results showing a system that is firmly GPU-limited at higher resolutions and settings. The data indicates a pairing where CPU headroom exists, but the graphics card's performance ceiling becomes the primary bottleneck as graphical load increases. This analysis examines the measured FPS data to determine the role each component plays, how the system scales across resolutions, and where it stands among tested configurations.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It operates within a 65W TDP and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus. In broader synthetic testing, this CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 19221, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs tested. Its closest rival in aggregate performance is the Intel Core i7-8700K, which scores 19210 — a negligible delta of 0.1% — indicating that the i5-12400F delivers essentially equivalent overall processing power to that older flagship. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 19364, putting it 0.7% ahead, while the AMD EPYC 7773X trails by 1.3% with a score of 18979.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 124.4 FPS, which is the highest measured result across all configurations. This suggests that at lower graphical loads, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently to reach high frame rates. However, the gap between this result and the 4K Low score of 57.6 FPS is substantial, indicating that resolution scaling, not CPU limitation, drives the performance drop. The processor's 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 12 threads provide ample resources for a sports title like Undisputed, which is unlikely to stress all cores heavily. The single-thread score of 3481 in Passmark and the 3DMark single-thread score of 909 further confirm that the CPU has solid per-core performance, which is beneficial for game logic and physics that rely on fewer threads. Given the data, the i5-12400F is not the limiting factor in this pairing; rather, it provides consistent headroom that the RX 580 cannot fully utilize at higher settings.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is built on the Polaris 20 chip with GCN 4.0 architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1257 MHz and a boost clock of 1340 MHz, with memory running at 2000 MHz (8 Gbps effective). Its compute capabilities include 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs, yielding a peak FP32 throughput of 6.175 TFLOPS. In aggregate benchmarks, the RX 580 scores 13559, placing it in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570, scores 13564 — a delta of 0.0% — showing nearly identical overall performance. The GeForce GTX 950 is 0.1% behind with 13549, while the AMD Radeon Pro 455 trails by 1.1% with 13416.

In Undisputed, the RX 580's performance characteristics become clear through the measured FPS data. At 1080p High, the system averages 73.2 FPS, which is respectable for a mid-range card. However, moving to Ultra at the same resolution drops the average to 44.3 FPS, a significant reduction of 28.9 FPS. This steep decline suggests that the GPU's 32 ROPs and 6.175 TFLOPS of compute are insufficient for the highest settings, where shading and fill-rate demands increase. The 8 GB VRAM is not the bottleneck at 1080p, as even Ultra settings do not appear to exceed the memory capacity based on the FPS data. At 4K Ultra, the card manages only 22.7 FPS, indicating that it is heavily strained by the pixel throughput required at that resolution. The GPU's 53rd percentile ranking and its near-tie with the GTX 570 from 2010 underscore its age, but in this game, it still delivers playable frame rates at 1080p Medium and below, where the average of 90.6 FPS provides a smooth experience.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At Low settings, the system produces 124.4 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p, and 57.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a drop of 33.4 FPS from 1080p to 1440p (a 26.8% reduction) and a further drop of 33.4 FPS from 1440p to 4K (a 36.7% reduction). The consistent halving of performance between each resolution step at Low settings indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter, as the CPU would typically maintain similar frame rates across resolutions if it were the bottleneck.

At High settings, the pattern is similar but more compressed: 73.2 FPS at 1080p, 55.3 FPS at 1440p, and 33.9 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 17.9 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 21.4 FPS. This suggests that as settings increase, the GPU's workload grows faster than the resolution scaling alone would imply, further confirming that the RX 580 is the limiting component. At Ultra settings, the 1080p result of 44.3 FPS falls to 33.8 FPS at 1440p (a 23.7% drop) and then to 22.7 FPS at 4K (a 32.8% drop). The fact that 4K Ultra produces sub-30 FPS performance highlights that the GPU is overwhelmed, while the CPU likely remains underutilized. The data consistently shows that resolution scaling has a profound impact on frame rates, which is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck. If the CPU were limiting, we would expect to see similar FPS across different resolutions, but that is not the case here.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the overall ranking of tested CPU-GPU combinations for Undisputed, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 1451 out of 1580 total combos. This places it in the bottom 8.2% of all tested configurations, which is consistent with the GPU's modest performance profile. The low ranking is driven primarily by the RX 580's age and performance ceiling, as the CPU's 77th percentile ranking suggests it is capable of more. The combo's rank indicates that the vast majority of other tested pairings deliver higher average frame rates across the measured settings.

However, the ranking does not tell the whole story. At 1080p Low, this combo achieves 124.4 FPS, which would likely rank much higher in that specific configuration, but the average across all resolutions and settings drags it down. At 4K Ultra, the 22.7 FPS result is a significant outlier that contributes to the low overall rank. The combo's 1451st position reflects the GPU's inability to maintain high frame rates at higher resolutions and settings, while the CPU's potential remains untapped. For users who prioritize 1080p gaming with medium to high settings, this combo performs adequately, but its placement among 1580 combos shows that it is not a competitive high-end configuration.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the Medium preset provides an average of 90.6 FPS, which is within the range of smooth gameplay for a sports title. This represents a good balance between visual quality and performance, as it is only 33.8 FPS lower than Low (124.4 FPS) but offers noticeably better graphics. The High preset at 1080p yields 73.2 FPS, which is still playable, but the drop from Medium suggests that the GPU is starting to struggle with the increased shading load. Ultra at 1080p produces 44.3 FPS, which may be acceptable for some players but is below the 60 FPS threshold often considered ideal for fast-paced action.

At 1440p, the Low preset delivers 91 FPS, which is the only setting that exceeds 60 FPS at this resolution. Medium drops to 66.6 FPS, which is still playable, while High falls to 55.3 FPS, and Ultra is at 33.8 FPS. For 1440p users, Low or Medium is recommended, with Medium offering a better visual experience at a modest performance cost. At 4K, all settings are below 60 FPS, with Low being the only option above 57.6 FPS. Medium at 4K drops to 40.1 FPS, High to 33.9 FPS, and Ultra to 22.7 FPS. Given that 4K Ultra is nearly unplayable, the data suggests that 4K gaming is not viable with this combo beyond Low settings. Overall, the 1080p Medium preset offers the best experience per the measured rows, providing a high frame rate without sacrificing too much visual fidelity.

FAQ

*Q: Does the Intel Core i5-12400F bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 580 in Undisputed?*

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 124.4 FPS, and the performance drops consistently with resolution increases, which is characteristic of a GPU limitation. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking suggests it has more headroom than the GPU can use.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo based on the measured data?

A: 1080p is the most viable resolution, with Medium settings providing 90.6 FPS and High settings at 73.2 FPS. At 1440p, only Low (91 FPS) and Medium (66.6 FPS) exceed 60 FPS, while 4K is not recommended as even Low settings yield only 57.6 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to its nearest rivals in aggregate performance?

A: The RX 580 scores 13559 in average benchmarks, which is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 at 13564 (0.0% delta). The GeForce GTX 950 is 0.1% behind with 13549, while the AMD Radeon Pro 455 is 1.1% behind with 13416.

Q: What is the maximum FPS measured for this combo, and at what settings?

A: The highest average FPS is 124.4, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest measured result is 22.7 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

*Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM on the RX 580 sufficient for Undisputed?*

A: Based on the FPS data, there is no evidence of VRAM-related performance drops. The gradual FPS decline from Low to Ultra settings across all resolutions suggests that compute and fill-rate limits, not memory capacity, are the primary constraints.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Undisputed?*

A: This pairing ranks 1451 out of 1580 tested combos. The low rank is primarily due to the GPU's performance ceiling, as the CPU ranks in the 77th percentile of all processors, indicating a significant mismatch in capability.