Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p experience in Undisputed, but the data shows that the 4K Ultra setting is where this combination struggles, dropping below 60 FPS. The benchmark results indicate a system that is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate play at lower resolutions, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck as resolution and graphical fidelity increase.

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, 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, featuring 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration places it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19039. In the context of Undisputed, a sports title that typically relies on physics and AI calculations, the processor's multi-threaded capabilities are relevant. The data shows a 3DMark max threads score of 5912 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380, indicating solid parallel processing headroom.

The benchmark results suggest the i5-12400F is not the limiting factor in this pairing. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves an average of 238 FPS, a figure that far exceeds the demands of most displays. The single-thread performance, measured at 909 in 3DMark and 1680 in Cinebench R23, is sufficient to feed the GPU at these high frame rates. Compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-12400F's average score of 19039 is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047), showing a 0% delta, and it is only 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982). This indicates that the 12th Gen processor provides a stable, mid-range foundation. The 65W TDP and dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 further define its role as a mainstream desktop part, but the measured FPS data confirms that in Undisputed, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than capable of maintaining high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck, especially when compared to the GPU's performance scaling.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 23 chip, manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 280.3 GB/s. The GPU's game clock is 2410 MHz, with a boost clock of 2635 MHz. With 2048 shading units and 32 ray accelerators, it offers 10.79 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. This hardware places the GPU in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19765.

The GPU's role is clearly defined by the resolution scaling in the measured FPS data. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game's demands, as evidenced by the frame rates achieved. However, the performance limits are visible at higher settings. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 42, while at 1080p Ultra, it reaches 91 FPS. This suggests that the GPU's compute capabilities, rather than VRAM capacity, are the primary constraint at maximum settings. The 128-bit memory bus, while providing adequate bandwidth for 1080p and 1440p, becomes a limiting factor at 4K, where the pixel throughput demands are significantly higher. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla K40m, which has a slightly higher average score of 19885 (a -0.6% delta for the RX 6650 XT), and the AMD FirePro D300 with a score of 19637 (a 0.7% delta). The data indicates that the RX 6650 XT is a capable mid-range card, but its performance in Undisputed at 4K Ultra shows that it is best suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p gaming, where it can leverage its clock speeds and shading units to maximum effect.

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 performance degradation as resolution increases, which is a classic indicator of GPU-bound scenarios. At 1080p High settings, the system produces an average of 142 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the average drops by 28.2% to 102 FPS. At 4K High, the average further decreases to 65 FPS, a 36.3% drop from 1440p. This consistent scaling demonstrates that the RX 6650 XT is the primary limiting component as resolution increases.

The data shows a similar trend for Low settings, where the system achieves 238 FPS at 1080p, 172 FPS at 1440p, and 109 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 27.7% from 1080p to 1440p and 36.6% from 1440p to 4K. This scaling pattern is remarkably consistent, indicating that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are being saturated. The Ultra settings tell a more dramatic story, with a 65 FPS average at 1440p, which then plummets to 42 FPS at 4K, a 35.4% drop. This is the largest absolute reduction in the dataset and confirms that the GPU is heavily taxed at 4K Ultra. The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal, as the i5-12400F is capable of maintaining high frame rates in less demanding scenarios, such as the 238 FPS at 1080p Low. The bottleneck shifts entirely to the RX 6650 XT at higher resolutions, where its 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus are insufficient to maintain smooth performance at the highest settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT ranks 2432 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the 65.4th percentile of all configurations, meaning it performs better than roughly two-thirds of the tested systems. This ranking reflects the balance of the pairing, as the CPU and GPU are well-matched for the game's requirements at mainstream resolutions.

The ranking is influenced by the GPU's performance at higher settings, where the RX 6650 XT's limitations are exposed. While the combo excels at 1080p and 1440p, its 4K Ultra performance is a significant drag on its overall position. The data suggests that combos with more powerful GPUs would rank higher, primarily due to their ability to maintain higher frame rates at 4K. The i5-12400F's 73rd percentile CPU ranking is higher than the GPU's 65th percentile, which further reinforces that the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing. The combo’s rank of 2432 indicates that while it is a solid mid-tier option, it is not a top-tier performer. For a sports game like Undisputed, this ranking suggests that the system is more than adequate for competitive play at 1080p, but users seeking 4K Ultra performance would need to look at higher-end GPU configurations. The delta between the CPU and GPU percentiles (73 vs 65) is a clear indicator that the upgrade path for this system lies in the graphics card, not the processor.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Medium settings for this combo?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the system achieves an average of 171 FPS, with a minimum of 146 FPS and a maximum of 197 FPS.

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

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K High settings, it averages 65 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it averages 78 FPS. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 42 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the i5-12400F compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-1335U?

A: The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-1335U's score of 18982. This indicates nearly identical performance in general benchmarks.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 280.3 GB/s.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p High and 1440p High?

A: At 1080p High, the average FPS is 142. At 1440p High, the average FPS drops to 102, representing a 28.2% decrease in performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra. The CPU is capable of higher frame rates, as shown by the 238 FPS at 1080p Low, but the GPU's performance drops to 42 FPS at 4K Ultra, demonstrating a clear GPU bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following data presents the exact measured average FPS for the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT combination in Undisputed, organized by resolution and settings.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 238 FPS average.
• Medium: 171 FPS average, with a minimum of 146 FPS and a maximum of 197 FPS.
• High: 142 FPS average.
• Ultra: 91 FPS average.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 172 FPS average.
• Medium: 124 FPS average, with a minimum of 105 FPS and a maximum of 142 FPS.
• High: 102 FPS average.
• Ultra: 66 FPS average.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 109 FPS average.
• Medium: 78 FPS average, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 90 FPS.
• High: 65 FPS average.
• Ultra: 42 FPS average.

The data shows a clear progression: the system is highly capable at 1080p, with all settings except Ultra exceeding 140 FPS. At 1440p, the system remains playable, with High settings yielding 102 FPS and Ultra yielding 66 FPS. At 4K, only Low and Medium settings exceed 60 FPS, while High and Ultra dip below that threshold. This breakdown confirms that the RX 6650 XT is best utilized at 1080p and 1440p, where it can provide a smooth and responsive experience in Undisputed.