Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination delivers a remarkably balanced performance profile in Undisputed, with the data showing that the CPU's six-core architecture is more than sufficient to feed the GPU at every tested resolution. The processor, based on the Alder Lake architecture, operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, providing 12 threads across its 6 cores. This configuration places the CPU in the 77th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 19,221. In synthetic testing, the chip demonstrates strong scaling from 1,699 points in the 2-thread test to 5,912 points at max threads, indicating that its multi-threaded headroom is substantial for a game of this genre.

The relationship between the CPU and the game's performance becomes clear when examining the measured frame rates. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 209.3 FPS, a figure that suggests the processor is not the limiting factor even in the most CPU-light scenarios. When the resolution increases to 4K at Low settings, the frame rate drops to 97.5 FPS, a decline of over 50%, which points directly to the GPU taking over as the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts. The CPU's single-thread performance, measured at 909 points in the 3DMark single-thread test and 3,481 in PassMark, is sufficient to avoid stalling the rendering pipeline, as evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p Ultra, the system still produces 80.4 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 serves as the decisive component in this pairing, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's clock speeds are particularly relevant: a base clock of 1626 MHz, a game clock of 2044 MHz, and a boost clock of 2491 MHz. The 1,792 shading units and 64 ROPs handle the rendering workload, and the 28 ray accelerators indicate the architecture is prepared for more demanding visual effects, though the game's measured results show that traditional rasterization dominates the performance profile.

The GPU's synthetic benchmark standing places it in the 69th percentile of all graphics cards, with an average score of 25,235. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon 890M, which scores 25,246 for a delta of 0%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 25,120 for a delta of 0.5%. These margins are negligible, meaning the RX 6600 sits in a tightly contested performance tier. However, the measured FPS in Undisputed reveals that this GPU is the dominant factor in scaling behavior. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings reduces the frame rate from 128 FPS to 90.9 FPS, a 29% decrease, while the jump from 1440p to 4K at the same settings cuts performance from 90.9 FPS to 56.4 FPS, a 38% drop. This pattern of degradation is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the processor's role diminishes as pixel count rises.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data provides a clear narrative about which component limits performance in Undisputed. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 209.3 FPS, which drops to 154.5 FPS at 1440p and then to 97.5 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 26.2%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 36.9%. This accelerating decline with each resolution step is the hallmark of a GPU-limited configuration; if the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions once the GPU could no longer keep up.

The Ultra preset amplifies this trend. At 1080p, the system manages 80.4 FPS, but this falls to 55.5 FPS at 1440p and plummets to 38.2 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling: the 38.2 FPS average is only 47.5% of the 1080p Ultra figure, showing that the RX 6600's compute resources are overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and maximum settings. Conversely, the Low preset at 4K still achieves 97.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the GPU can handle 4K when the visual load is reduced. The data suggests that the i5-12400F has ample headroom in this game, as the CPU's performance ceiling is never approached, even at the lowest resolution and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Undisputed, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks 1,266 out of 1,580 total combos, placing it in the lower third of the field. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning rather than any deficiency in the CPU. The processor's percentile standing of 77% against all CPUs is notably higher than the GPU's 69% percentile against all GPUs, which suggests that the graphics card is the weaker link in this pairing and likely drags the combo ranking down relative to configurations with more powerful GPUs.

The benchmark data for the CPU shows it performs nearly identically to its nearest rivals, with a delta of just 0.1% against the Intel Core i7-8700K and 0.3% against the Intel Core i5-1335U. Similarly, the GPU's delta of 0.2% against the AMD Radeon RX 6700M indicates that swapping in a slightly different graphics solution would not materially change the combo's standing. The ranking of 1,266 out of 1,580 means that roughly 80% of tested combos outperform this one, but this is contextualized by the sheer number of high-end configurations in the database. For a mid-range pairing, the measured performance in Undisputed is respectable, with the system capable of exceeding 100 FPS at 1080p Medium.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates reveal a consistent pattern across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 209.3 FPS, Medium drops to 149.9 FPS, High further reduces to 128 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 80.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p represents a 61.6% reduction in performance, which is substantial but expected given the increased graphical load. At 2560x1440, the same progression yields 154.5 FPS on Low, 110.3 FPS on Medium, 90.9 FPS on High, and 55.5 FPS on Ultra. The Ultra setting at 1440p falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it marginal for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the results show the GPU's limits clearly. Low settings produce 97.5 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium drops to 68.6 FPS, High to 56.4 FPS, and Ultra to 38.2 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at 4K is 17.8%, while the gap between High and Ultra is 32.3%, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a disproportionately heavy load. Across all resolutions, the Low preset maintains the highest frame rates, with the 4K Low result of 97.5 FPS being particularly impressive given the pixel count. The data shows no minimum or maximum FPS values recorded, so the averages are the sole basis for analysis, but they provide a clear picture of the combo's capabilities.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Undisputed?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 209.3, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?*

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The 4K Low preset delivers 97.5 FPS, while 4K Medium drops to 68.6 FPS. The 4K High and Ultra presets fall below 60 FPS, at 56.4 and 38.2 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19,221, which is just 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-8700K's score of 19,210.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor in this pairing?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's percentile ranking of 77% is higher than the GPU's 69%, and frame rates drop significantly with resolution increases, indicating GPU-bound performance.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1,266 out of 1,580 total tested combinations in Undisputed.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 has a memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s, provided by 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data points to the Medium preset as the optimal balance between visual quality and performance for this combo. At 1080p, Medium delivers 149.9 FPS, which is 28.3% higher than High's 128 FPS and only 28.4% lower than Low's 209.3 FPS. The visual fidelity gains from Medium over Low are significant in a sports title where character models and arena details matter. At 1440p, Medium produces 110.3 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and still 17.6% faster than High's 90.9 FPS. For users with 4K displays, the Medium preset at 68.6 FPS is the highest settings level that remains playable, making it the recommended choice for that resolution.

The High preset is viable for 1080p and 1440p, with 128 FPS and 90.9 FPS respectively, but the Ultra preset should be avoided at all resolutions. At 1080p, Ultra achieves 80.4 FPS, which is playable, but the drop to 55.5 FPS at 1440p and 38.2 FPS at 4K makes it unsuitable for those resolutions. The Low preset is the only option that maintains high frame rates at 4K, with 97.5 FPS, but it sacrifices too much visual detail for most users. Given the data, the Medium preset offers the best experience across the board, providing frame rates above 60 FPS at all resolutions while retaining a reasonable level of graphical fidelity. The system's 8 GB of VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Medium settings at any resolution tested, as the performance degradation from Low to Medium is consistent and manageable.